{"product_id":"2200-hasegawa-d8-fa-18c-hornet-172","title":"Hasegawa D8 F\/A-18C HORNET 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHasegawa D8 F\/A-18C HORNET 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Hasegawa D8 F\/A-18C HORNET in 1\/72 scale is a precisely reproduced plastic model kit representing the modern American multirole combat aircraft F\/A-18C Hornet. This model is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking a realistic replica of one of the most famous US Navy fighter jets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-quality polystyrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Hasegawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePackaging does not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe F\/A-18C Hornet was designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop, and entered service with the United States in the mid-1980s. The aircraft has been widely used since the late Cold War era up to modern times. Key combat operations include the Gulf War (1990-1991), Operation Iraqi Freedom, and numerous NATO missions in the Balkans. As a multirole aircraft, it acted both as a fighter and as an attack aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed fuselage and cockpit construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClearly defined panel lines and surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLoadout includes F\/A-18C specific ordnance such as AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, and Paveway missiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRealistic decals with US Navy markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOption for folded wings for carrier display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Period and Operators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: From the late Cold War (1983-1989) to present day\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry: United States (US Navy, US Marine Corps), Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHasegawa D8 F\/A-18C HORNET is recommended for enthusiasts of modern fighters and collectors of aircraft models. We recommend it for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3\/5) who value accurate detail reproduction and are looking for a rewarding modeling experience. The kit is perfect both as a standalone display piece and as a part of a larger aviation diorama or a collection of US Navy aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719713018190,"sku":"HAD08","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/41318d86bad36850b8ba25bbe13214c6.jpg?v=1755479357","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/2200-hasegawa-d8-fa-18c-hornet-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}