Witty Sky Guardians (Series 1) AV72018-01
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet Diecast Model
RAAF No.1 Sqn, A44-224, RAAF Amberley, Australia, 2011 | Limited Edition
480
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet | | 10" | | 7.5" |
In May 2007, the Australian Government signed a contract to acquire 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets for the Royal Australian Air Force, as an interim replacement for the aging F-111. The order resulted from concern that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) would not be operational by the time the F-111s were retired. The RAAF's first five Super Hornets arrived at their home base, RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, on March 26th 2010, with a second batch of six arriving on July 6th and a third batch of four aircraft arriving on December 7th. The remaining aircraft (Serial numbers A44-216 - A44-224) are planned for delivery in 2011.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as a replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier-capable, supersonic, all-weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F/A-18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch converts it from fighter to strike mode. During Operation Desert Storm, the F/A-18 proved that, on a single mission, one aircraft could serve as both fighter and a bomber. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Witty's 1:72 scale F/A-18 series includes the single-seat F/A-18C, the two-seat F/A-18D Hornet and the more modern single-seat F/A-18E and two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. Witty's has taken steps to make this model one of the finest on the market, and one of this mold's highlights is a correct hydraulic actuator, which supports a canopy that is made of very clear, thin plastic. Other details include movable elevators, a deployable speed brake that can be held open with the hinged hydraulic actuator, detailed landing gear struts, doors and wells, and independently hinged stabilators and rudders that remain firmly in place when adjusted.
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The Witty "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Witty have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box.
Witty "Wings" (Series 1) 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
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