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Dragon 1:72 Warbirds 50296 F/A-18E Super Hornet Diecast Model USN VFA-105 Gunslingers, AC403, USS Nimitz 1:72 Scale     Length     Width McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet     10"     7.5" The carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, entered U.S. Navy service in 1999. It’s a very different aircraft to its predecessor the F/A-18 Hornet, being larger and more advanced. All the Navy’s F-14 Tomcat squadrons have now converted to the Super Hornet, with operational versions being the F/A-18E single-seater or F/A-18F two-seater. One squadron that flies the former is VFA-105 “Gunslingers”, which is based at NAS Oceana in Virginia. In fact it was the first East Coast squadron to transition to the Super Hornet, this taking place in July 2006. The “Gunslingers” also has the distinction of being the first operational Navy strike fighter squadron to be commanded by a female, when Commander Sara Joyner took command in March 2007. Collectors are enjoying a glut of F/A-18E models to be released in the Dragon Warbirds range, and yet another one has arrived to whet appetites even further! This 1/72 scale item shows a highly detailed and accurately formed Super Hornet in the colorful markings of VFA-105. It looks simply stunning in its black, green and yellow markings, along with the unit’s emblem of a “skeletal gunslinger”. All the relevant markings such as the “AC” tail code have been accurately incorporated into this masterpiece of miniature aircraft design. Collectors will have to be very quick on the draw to get their hands on this excellent model F/A-18E! Dragon 1:72 Warbirds The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces. Optional extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. [See more Dragon 1:72 Warbirds products] McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet Designed by Northrop as a smaller, naval derivative of the YF-17 Air Combat Fighter prototype, the F18 was first flown on November 18th, 1978. [See more McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet products]