Hasegawa 7238AU 1/48 F/A-18F Super Hornet with RAAF Decals

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is an advanced successor to the F/A-18C/D. Additional
fuel tanks were added to increase range. The fuselage was extended by 86 cm, and fuel was also loaded into the vertical stabilizer. The resulting weight increase was compensated for by engines with increased thrust, and the engine changes also resulted in larger intakes. The angular parallelogram-shaped intakes are one of the aircraft's distinctive external features. The aircraft's structure was significantly altered, with the wings extended and the wing area increased to increase lift. Other than that, only some electronics and power systems were updated, and the aircraft is shared with the F/A-18C/D.

Features

• The kit features a well-constructed part configuration that is satisfying to assemble and sharp panel lines.
• The underside of the main wings includes four drop tanks, two AIM-9Xs,
  two AMRAAMs, and a targeting pod.

Decals (markings)

• 103rd Fighter Attack Squadron "Jolly Rogers" Squadron Leader "AA103"
• 102nd Fighter Attack Squadron "Diamondbacks" Squadron Leader "NF102"