{"product_id":"raaf-f-a-18c-hornet-1-48-model-kit-by-hobby-boss","title":"RAAF F\/A-18C Hornet 1:48 Model Kit by Hobby Boss","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 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F\/A-18C Hornet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit with realistic instrument panel and Martin-Baker ejection seat\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 twin-engine air intakes and exhaust nozzles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate landing gear and detailed wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes external fuel tanks and a comprehensive selection of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles included\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 authentic Royal Australian Air Force 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 military aviation collections, RAAF displays, or multinational coalition 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 Hobby Boss\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 McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18C Hornet (RAAF)\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 Suitable for intermediate modellers\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 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 240\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 353.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 253.8mm\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-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional air-to-ground ordnance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with RAAF markings\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\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F\/A-18C Hornet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e served as the backbone of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fighter force for more than three decades. Selected to replace the ageing Dassault Mirage III, the Hornet provided Australia with a modern multirole combat aircraft capable of defending the nation's vast airspace while also conducting precision strike, maritime attack, and close air support missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia ordered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 F\/A-18A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e single-seat fighters and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 F\/A-18B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two-seat operational conversion aircraft during the early 1980s. While the RAAF did not operate the factory-built \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\/A-18C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, many Australian Hornets received extensive avionics and systems upgrades throughout their service lives that brought their capabilities close to the later C-model standard. Consequently, some model kits are marketed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAAF F\/A-18C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e versions while representing upgraded Australian aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo General Electric F404 afterburning turbofan engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Hornet could exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMach 1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while carrying a wide range of modern weapons. Its digital fly-by-wire flight controls, advanced radar, and excellent manoeuvrability made it one of the world's most capable multirole fighters during its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAAF Hornets participated in numerous international operations, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Falconer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the Iraq War in 2003, where they flew combat air patrol and escort missions. They later took part in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Okra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, conducting precision strike missions against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria. Throughout their service, Australian Hornets earned an excellent reputation for reliability, professionalism, and operational effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmed with an internal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Hornet could carry \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-84 Harpoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGM-65 Maverick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, laser-guided bombs, JDAM precision-guided bombs, and other advanced munitions. This versatility allowed the aircraft to perform virtually every tactical combat mission required by the RAAF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the introduction of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-35A Lightning II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Australia's Classic Hornets were gradually retired between 2019 and 2021, with many aircraft transferred to Canada to continue operational service. The Hornet remains one of the most respected and successful fighter aircraft ever to serve with the Royal Australian Air Force.\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 Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service (RAAF):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 McDonnell Douglas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Australian Air Force\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 F404-GE-402 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 M61A1 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 AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM, AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-84 Harpoon, laser-guided bombs, JDAMs, 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 2,000 km (1,243 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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