F/A-18F Super Hornet U.S. Navy Spec.Colors 1/48 Italeri Aircraft

1/48 scale F/A-18F Super Hornet model from Italeri reference 2823.

The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is a modern single-seat twin-engine carrier-based fighter directly derived from the original McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet project. Wider and heavier than its predecessor, it features significantly improved performance and combat capabilities. Recognizable by the shape of the wings, which provide great maneuverability, the air intakes and the enlarged fins, it entered service with the U.S. Navy in the early 2000s to replace the F-14 Tomcat and carry out air defense missions for the fleet. With a long range and significantly improved avionics, it is armed with a 20mm M61 cannon and can carry an air-to-air and air-to-ground offensive payload. Two versions were produced, the single-seat F/A-18E and the two-seat F/A-18F. The aircraft's high operational flexibility allows it to effectively carry out fleet air defense, ground attack, close support, and interdiction missions.

Mock-up to paint and assemble.
Paints and glue not included.

Recommended paints:

I4677AP Matte Aluminum
I4768AP Matte Black
I4681AP Matte Steel Grey
I4762AP Light Ghost Gray matte
I4765AP Light Gray matt
I4678AP Shiny Silver
I4728AP Olive Drab US Army Matte
I4769AP Matte White

Dimensions: 381 mm
Difficulty: 3 (1=easy, 2=intermediate, 3=difficult, 4=very difficult, 5=expert).