Platz 1/72 US Navy Carrier Fighter F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-27 Royal Maces 2024 japan NEW

Plastic model [Scale] 1/72 [Size] when completed] Approx. 253mm in length [Features] Reproduction of F/A-18E Super Hornet in 1/72 scale. Markings are selected from the aircraft of the latest VFA-27 Royal Mace in 2024. Finished length is 253mm. Decals are made by Cartograf. The familiar Super Hornet stationed in Iwakuni, Japan is now available in 1/72 from Platz! [About the aircraft] The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was developed as a development of the F/A-18C/D Hornet, and deployment began in 1999. It is equipped with two F414-GE400 turbofan engines. In addition to a fixed armament of one 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, the larger fuselage has 11 additional hardpoints that can be used for air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-120A, air-to-surface missiles such as the AGM-65E, bombs, and most of the armaments operated by the United States. The U.S. Navy's VFA-27 attack squadron, established in 1967, has operated the F/A-18E since 2004. The F/A-18E has been deployed to the Iwakuni Air Base in Japan and has become a familiar sight in Japan. [About the model] This plastic model assembly kit reproduces the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the US Navy's ship-based fighter in 1/72 scale. The model is a single-seat F/A-18E. The finished length is 253mm and sharp parts reproduce the appearance of the current aircraft in detail. The fuselage shape as well as the panel lines are well represented. The mechanical legs and detailed cockpit interior are also not to be missed. The set also includes a wealth of armaments such as missiles mounted under the wings. The set also includes a wide variety of armaments such as missiles mounted under the wings for a powerful finish. Markings are from the aircraft belonging to the U.S. Navy Attack Squadron VFA-27 Royal Marines stationed at the Iwakuni Air Base in Japan. The markings on the tail and other parts of the fuselage as of 2024 are reproduced with decals made by Cartograf of Italy. Of course, the instruction manual and packaging are Platz's original Japanese instruction manual. This kit is not to be missed by airplane fans.