Trumpeter 1/ 32 RAAF Super Hornet Fighter F/A-18F

• Item Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Code: #TR 03205
• Material: Plastic
• Colour: Unpainted [Multicoloured]
• Theme: Aviation
• Model Dimensions: 
  • Length: 570.55 mm 
  • Wingspan: 425 mm
• Total Parts: 761 [Sprues: 54]
• Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
• Ages: 12+
• Model includes: Plastic sprue, Photoetched fret, Decal Sheets, Cable, Vinyl

The Trumpeter 1/32 Super Hornet Model Kit is an exciting reproduction of the historic Boeing fighter aircraft, designed for enthusiasts and model builders.

The model comes with detailed Australian decals to showcase the operational service of the Super Hornet 18F in the RAAF. These include:

• Royal Australian Air Force 6 Squadron F/A-18F + Super Hornet Operation OKRA 2015

• Royal Australian Air Force 1 Squadron F/A-18F + Super Hornet Operation OKRA 2015

Additionally, the F-18 Super Hornet 3D model kit also comes with standard US Navy marking options including “BOUNTY HUNTERS” USS Abraham Lincoln, “JOLLY ROGERS” USS Dwight D Eisenhower and “DIAMONDBACKS” USS Kitty Hawk.

There are detailed painting instructions for model builders to achieve a realistic representation of the original fighter jet. Make sure to only use plastic cement and hobby paints for completing this model. You will also need additional tools such as sprue cutters, long nose pliers, modelling knife, file, tweezers, pin vise and scissors.

Boeing FA-18F Super Hornet Fighter Jet

The Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet is an upgraded version of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. The Hornets were based on early versions of McDonald Douglas’ Hornet 2000 from the 1980s. The Super Hornets 18F along with the 18E are considered multi-role jet fighters with twin engines. This means they can be used for various military purposes including strike missions and reconnaissance. With a larger airframe and fuselage, the jet fighter is able to carry more fuel, and also stock both air to air and air to ground weapons.

• F/A-18E/F airframe extended 860 mm [the increase in space to accommodate the improved avionics and carry more fuel] 
• Wing area increased by 25%
• GE's F414 engine use gives 35% thrust increase
• F/A-18E/F “Back” Capacity of up to 4,100 kg
• Super Hornet brought into the U.S. Navy in 1999 and since 2006 has replaced F-14 “Tomcat” Fighters

Initially made by Boeing for the US Navy, the Hornet was acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force to replace its ageing strike aircrafts. The RAAF F-18 Super Hornets received Financial Operational Capability in December 2012 and are based at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland at Number 1 Squadron.