Pacific Aircraft Models 24/50
Wingspan: 11"
Fuselage Length: 17"
Model Collectors and Military Enthusiasts Will Marvel The Quality of Our F-18 Hornet Blue Angels Model Airplane
The F-18 Hornet Blue Angels 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 Blue Angels. 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 Blue Angels model airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual airplane.
The F18 Hornet Blue Angels model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The F18 Hornet Blue Angels model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each F18 Hornet Blue Angels 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.
F18 Hornet Blue Angels History:
The McDonnell Douglas F/A18 Hornet is one of the cornerstones in the US Navy fleets. Designed to combine an effective aerial platform for both fleet defense and anti ground target work.
Powered with twin General Electric turbofans the aircraft has a performance in excess of mach 1.8 and can operate at altitudes above 50,000 ft. Hornets in common with other modern US military planes feature a fly by wire control system.
The prototype Hornet made its initial flight was in November 1978, during the following year the aircraft underwent it's carrier trials. Operational status for the aircraft was reached in the later half of 1983. The aircraft is in service not only with the USN and Marine Corp but also with Canada's forces together with Australia, Malaysia, Spain, Kuwait Switzerland and Finland.
The F/A-18 Hornet is also used by the US Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. The US Navy elite aerobatics team currently (2004) uses F/A18 Hornets in their displays. Known as the Blue Angels they started flying the aircraft in late 1986 replacing the Skyhawk they had used since 74. The aircrafts precision and ease of control are proven by the displays the Blue Angels take to the public.
