F/A-18E Super Hornet, VFA-14 "Tophatters" (1:72)

1/72 F/A-18E Super Hornet, VFA-14 "Tophatters", USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

Main Features:
- Accurate F/A-18E mold approved by Boeing
- True to 1/72 scale
- High quality diecast metal
- Accurate markings and paint scheme
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpit
- Opening Canopy
- Moving Wing Flaps
- Pre-assembled
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included)

About VFA-14:
The U.S. Navy’s oldest continuously active fighter squadron is VF-14 (since renamed VFA-14 in December 2001), established way back in 1919. Indeed, the “Tophatters” were the pioneers of carrier operations when they began training aboard the USA’s first ever aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, in 1926. Based at NAS Lemoore, this fighter attack squadron now flies the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

About the F/A-18E:
The multi-mission F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" strike fighter is an upgrade of the combat-proven night strike F/A-18C/D. The Super Hornet will provide the battle group commander with a platform that has range, endurance, and ordnance carriage capabilities comparable to the A-6 which have been retired.

How is it different than the F/A-18C/D?:
- 90% Common F/A-18C/D Avionics: Avionics and software have a 90 percent commonality with current F/A-18C/Ds. However, the F/A-18E/F cockpit features a touch-sensitive, upfront control display; a larger, liquid crystal multipurpose color display; and a new engine fuel display.

- 34 in. Fuselage Extension: The fuselage is slightly longer - the result of a 34-inch extension.

- Two Additional Multi-Mission Weapons Stations: Super Hornet has two additional weapons stations, bringing the total to 11. For aircraft carrier operations, about three times more payload can be brought back to the ship.

- 25% Larger Wing: A full 25 percent bigger than its predecessor, Super Hornet has nearly half as many parts.

- 35% Higher Thrust Engines: Increased engine power comes from the F414-GE-400, an advanced derivative of the Hornet's current F404 engine family. The F414 produces 35 percent more thrust and improves overall mission performance. Enlarged air inlets provide increased airflow to the engines.

- 33% Additional Internal Fuel: Structural changes to the airframe increase internal fuel capacity by 3,600 pounds, or about 33 percent. This extends the Hornet's mission radius by up to 40 percent.