1:72 F/A-18F Super Hornet - 03834 Revell

The McDonnell-Douglas / Northrop F/A-18 Hornet is a carrier-capable fighter and attack aircraft capable of operating in all weather conditions. The roots of the F/A-18 go back to 1974 and the F-17 prototype, which attracted the interest of the US Navy command. The contract for the serial construction of the aircraft was concluded in 1976. To expedite the work, Northrop entered into a partnership with McDonnell-Douglas. As a result, on November 18, 1978, the prototype's test flight took place, and a year later, successful landings on the aircraft carrier were conducted.

• Since 1982, the aircraft has been delivered to line units with General Electric F404-GE-402 engines as the propulsion unit.
• The airplane is produced in various versions.
• The first were the F-18A (fighter) and F-18B (training).
• Foreign orders from Spain, Canada, and Australia quickly appeared.