Italeri – 083 – F/A-18E SUPER HORNET

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F/A – 18E SUPER HORNET

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of an U.S. carrier capable multi-role fighter aircraft F/A-18E SUPER HORNET, a development from F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, introduced in 1999. E Variant is a single seat version.

Super hornets are larger and heavier than original F/A-18, with an increased fuel capacity and range, it’s capable to refuel other aircrafts in flight, using a tank below fuselage and two tanks on wings extreme. Aesthetically are very noticeable the bigger leading edge extensions as well as engine air intakes, which are squared instead of ovall as on F/A-18.