{"product_id":"4967834014398","title":"1\/72 F\/A-18D Hornet USMC","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n The F\/A-18 Hornet is a carrier-based fighter and attack aircraft developed by the United States Navy and Marine Corps as a successor to the F-4 Phantom and A-7 Corsair carrier attack aircraft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1974, the United States Navy announced a plan to develop the next generation of carrier-based fighter-attack aircraft. \u003cbr\u003e The candidates for this plan were General Dynamics' YF-16 and Northrop's YF-17 light fighter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The United States Navy requested that the aircraft be equipped with semi-active radar-guided AAM Sparrow, and that a fire control system be introduced to operate it, as well as various modifications for operating aircraft carriers. \u003cbr\u003e As a result of the evaluation, it was decided to make a major redesign of the large, twin-engine YF-17 as the prototype, and McDonnell Douglas was selected as the prime contractor to develop it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first aircraft was completed on September 13, 1978, and successfully made its maiden flight in November of the same year. \u003cbr\u003eUnlike previous fighter jets, the F\/A-18 can perform both fighter and attack missions with a single aircraft. \u003cbr\u003eThis led the U.S. Navy to establish Fighter Attack Squadrons (VFAs) that combine the missions of both fighter and attack squadrons, and the Marine Corps operates it as a successor to the Phantom in VMFAs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A model was the first mass-produced model, and the B model is a two-seat trainer version with a rear seat added without extending the fuselage. \u003cbr\u003eThe C model and the D model are both improved versions of the A and B models, respectively, with particularly improved night attack capabilities. \u003cbr\u003eThe F\/A-18 Hornet has been adopted by many countries other than the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, including Australia and Canada. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 《Data》\u003cbr\u003eCrew: 1\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 11.43m\u003cbr\u003eLength: 17.07m\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4.66m\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Takeoff Weight: 22,328kg\u003cbr\u003eEngine: GE\/F404-GE-400\u003cbr\u003eThrust: 4,990kg, (with afterburner: 7,983kg) x 2\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Speed: Mach 1.8\/11,000m\u003cbr\u003eFixed Armament: M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon x 1\u003cbr\u003eFirst Flight: 1986.9.3. (F\/A-18C\/D)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Hasegawa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: D9\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4967834014398\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408606384286,"sku":"4967834014398","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4967834014398.jpg?v=1768599003","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4967834014398","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}