F-18 Hornet Blue Angels Model Airplane

It's time to reward yourself with a beautifully-crafted F-18 Hornet Blue Angels model plane!

About the F-18 Hornet Blue Angels

The F/A-18 Hornet is a single seat or a tandem seat aircraft designed for the US Navy and US Marine Corps. The F/A-18 Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases. The F/A-18 Hornet aircraft had diverse roles, such as a fighter escort, suppressing enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep air support and day and night strike missions. Since 1986, the F/A-18 Hornet was used for the aerial demonstration for the Blue Eagles. The versatility of the aircraft proved that the F/A-18 Hornet is a valuable asset.

The F/A-18 Hornet aircraft has many features like a digital control by wire flight control system and a solid thrust to weight ratio and superior turn characteristics with energy sustainability. Moreover, the F/A-18 Hornet was also considered as the Navy's first tactical jet aircraft to integrate a digital MUX bus architecture for the entire system's avionics suite. The F/A-18 Hornet is said to be the first tactical aircraft designed to carry out both air to air and air to ground missions. It was used by the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and the Air Forces of Canada, Australia, Spain, Kuwait, Finland, Switzerland and Malaysia.

The Blue Angels flying team is the crown jewel and symbol of excellence in Naval aviation. It has awed countless millions of spectators with daring precision aerobatics. The F-18 Hornet has been with the Blue Angels since 1987.

Get this F-18 Hornet Blue Angels  model plane exclusive at Warplanes! This F/A-18 Hornet model aircraft is modeled using various high-quality grade materials by our master craftsmen. It is carved from solid mahogany and entirely hand painted, designed to match the original aircraft. A coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish.