Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit

F/A-18C Hornet (1/72) 00438

This 1/72 scale plastic model kit from Hasegawa represents the F/A-18C Hornet, a versatile multirole fighter operated extensively by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Designed for both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions, the Hornet has been a mainstay of carrier aviation since the 1980s.

The kit captures the compact twin-engine layout, mid-mounted swept wings, and distinctive leading-edge extensions that give the Hornet its agile handling characteristics. Finely engraved surface detail and well-defined cockpit components allow for an accurate representation of the single-seat F/A-18C variant in 1/72 scale.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit
• F/A-18C Hornet
• Single-seat multirole fighter configuration
• Finely engraved surface detail
• Accurate twin-engine airframe
• Supplied unpainted and requires assembly

History

The F/A-18 Hornet entered U.S. service in the early 1980s, replacing older aircraft such as the F-4 Phantom II and A-7 Corsair II. Its combination of reliability, agility, and multirole capability made it well suited to carrier operations.

The F/A-18C variant introduced upgraded avionics and improved combat systems, enabling it to perform effectively in both air superiority and strike missions. The Hornet has seen service in numerous operations worldwide and remains one of the most recognisable modern naval fighters.