Pacific Aircraft Models 47/82
Wingspan: 10.25"
Fuselage Length: 14"
Model Collectors and Military Enthusiasts Will Marvel The Quality of Our F18 Hornet Blue Angels Model Airplane
Our F18 Hornet Blue Angels model airplane is delicately handcrafted and made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Painstakingly and passionately worked by our master craftsmen on the F18 Hornet Blue Angels model airplane's details, ensuring exactness and precision based on the original airplane.
Our museum-quality Hornet F18 Blue Angels model plane is truly unique and not constructed from kits. The Hornet F18 Blue Angels model plane comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod or you can have our variable pitch wall mount accessory, allowing your to be displayed either hanging on the wall or the ceiling for an added effect. This top-quality Hornet F18 Blue Angels model plane will surely be appreciated by anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.
F18 Hornet Blue Angels History:
The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, multi-role, tactical fighter jet designed to attack both ground and air targets. The F-18, initially known as McDonnell Douglas Model 267, was drastically modified from the YF-17 while retaining the same basic configuration. For carrier operations, the airframe, undercarriage, and arrestor hook were strengthened, folding wings and catapult attachments were added, and the landing gear widened. Its first flight took place on November 18, 1978.
The F/A-18's primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), interdiction, close air support and reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have been proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticized due to its lack of range and payload compared to its contemporaries.
The Hornet has been the aerial demonstration aircraft for the US Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, since 1986. The US Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron switched to the F/A-18 Hornet in 1986, when it replaced the A-4 Skyhawk. The Blue Angels perform in F/A-18A and B models at air shows and other special events across the US and worldwide. Blue Angels pilots must have 1,350 hours and an aircraft carrier certification. The two-seat B-model is typically used to give rides to VIPs, but can also fill in for other aircraft in the squadron in a normal show if the need arises.
*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.
