F/A-18C "Red Devils" 165222, VMFA-232, Nov 2014
Features
- Model is approximately 9.25" long with a 6.25" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
The F/A-18C Hornet is a versatile, carrier-capable multirole fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in the 1980s, the F/A-18C was designed to perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. Powered by two General Electric F404 engines, it has a top speed of over Mach 1.8 and a combat radius of approximately 400 nautical miles. The aircraft's advanced avionics and weapons systems allow it to carry a wide array of missiles, bombs, and rockets. It is equipped with a M61 Vulcan cannon for close-range combat. The F/A-18C is highly maneuverable and can operate from small aircraft carriers, making it an essential asset in naval operations. It has seen action in numerous conflicts, including the Gulf War and the War on Terror, and remains a backbone of U.S. carrier air wings.
