{"product_id":"f-a-18e-super-hornet-1-48-model-kit-by-revell","title":"F\/A-18E Super Hornet 1:48 Model Kit by Revell","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:48 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Boeing F\/A-18E Super Hornet carrier-based multirole fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit with ejection seat and instrument panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and authentic surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed landing gear and wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix underwing pylons and centreline pylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes external fuel tanks, AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, GBU-31 JDAMs, and Mk.83 bombs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed twin-engine exhaust nozzles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy with excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with US Navy markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for modern naval aviation collections, US Navy displays, or carrier flight deck diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Revell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boeing F\/A-18E Super Hornet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Level 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 161\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 382mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 284mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal fuel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAIM-9X Sidewinder missiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGBU-31 JDAM bombs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMk.83 bombs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoeing F\/A-18E Super Hornet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the principal carrier-based multirole fighter of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and one of the most capable combat aircraft operating today. Developed from the earlier F\/A-18 Hornet, the Super Hornet is substantially larger than its predecessor, with greater range, increased payload capacity, improved survivability, and more advanced avionics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe programme began during the early 1990s as the U.S. Navy sought a single aircraft capable of replacing several ageing types, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-14 Tomcat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-6 Intruder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and older F\/A-18C\/D Hornets. The F\/A-18E first flew in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and entered operational service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, quickly becoming the backbone of U.S. Navy carrier air wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofan engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Super Hornet is capable of speeds approaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMach 1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while carrying an extensive range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. Its digital fly-by-wire flight controls, advanced radar systems, and modern electronic warfare suite provide exceptional flexibility across a wide variety of combat missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F\/A-18E is designed to perform numerous roles, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eair superiority, fleet air defence, precision strike, close air support, suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD), maritime strike, reconnaissance, and aerial refuelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can carry a wide selection of weapons including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAIM-9 Sidewinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAIM-120 AMRAAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGM-88 HARM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGM-84 Harpoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJDAM precision-guided bombs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, laser-guided bombs, and unguided munitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Super Hornet has seen extensive operational service in conflicts including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Enduring Freedom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Iraqi Freedom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, operations against ISIS, and numerous carrier deployments around the world. Its reliability, versatility, and combat effectiveness have made it one of the world's leading naval strike fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-35C Lightning II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is gradually entering U.S. Navy service, the F\/A-18E Super Hornet continues to play a central role in carrier aviation and is expected to remain in frontline service for many years through ongoing upgrades and modernisation programmes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29 November 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carrier-Based Multirole Fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boeing Defense, Space \u0026amp; Security\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofan engines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One 20mm M61A2 Vulcan rotary cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Air-to-air missiles, precision-guided bombs, anti-ship missiles, rockets, and external fuel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately Mach 1.8 (1,915 km\/h \/ 1,190 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2,340 km (1,455 miles)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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