Pacific Aircraft Models 4/9
Wingspan: 14"
Fuselage Length: 20"
The F-18 Hornet USMC Model Airplane is a Fantastic Piece for Exhibits
The F-18 Hornet USMC model airplane's paint scheme and markings are extremely accurate and precise, depicting the real plane. Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted model airplanes just like the F-18 Hornet USMC. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish. Our F-18 Hornet USMC model airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual airplane.
The USMC F-18 Hornet model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The USMC F-18 Hornet model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each USMC F-18 Hornet model plane will surely be appreciated by aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the original plane.
F-18 Hornet USMC History:
The F-18 Hornet is based on the earlier Northrop YF-17 Cobra. The YF-17 had been developed to compete with the F-16 in the US Air Force's Lightweight Fighter Competition of the 1970s. Though the USAF eventually selected the F-16, the US Navy felt that Northrop's concept offered greater potential as a replacement for the aging A-7 Corsair attack fighter. Northrop and McDonnell Douglas agreed to jointly produce an F-18 fighter version for the Navy and an A-18 attack variant for the Marines, but the two missions were later combined. The result was the multi-mission F/A-18 Hornet.
In keeping with its multi-role designation, at the heart of the F-18 is a multi-mode Hughes radar that is equally effective in air-to-air and air-to ground missions. Combined with an advanced array of avionics, cockpit displays, powerful engines, excellent high angle-of attack aerodynamics, and a wide range of weaponry, the F-18 exceeded expectations in terms of accuracy, maneuverabiity, and overall effectiveness. The F-18 successfully entered service with both the Navy and Marine Corps during the mid-1980s as a replacement for the A-7 and F-4 Phantom II.
The F/A-18 Hornet is equipped for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat and capable of speeds in excess of Mach 1. It is equipped with precision-guided missles and bombs, 20mm nose cannnon is capable of firing 4,00 rounds per minute, and sophisticated onboard computer systems.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
