• 1/48 scale F/A-18A+ Hornet “Operation Okra” plastic model kit by Kinetic (Kit No. K48158)
• Represents the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18A+ Hornet deployed during Operation Okra
• Features an Australian military aviation subject associated with modern combat operations in the Middle East
• Operation Okra was Australia's contribution to the international military campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
• RAAF F/A-18 Hornets conducted air-to-ground strike and coalition support missions during the campaign
• The F/A-18A+ represents an upgraded configuration of Australia's original single-seat Hornet fleet
• Captures the distinctive twin-engine, twin-tail configuration of the classic McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
• Features the characteristic leading-edge extensions, swept wings and streamlined fighter fuselage
• Powered in service by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines
• Equipped with the internal 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon
• Capable of carrying precision-guided weapons, conventional bombs, air-to-air missiles and external fuel tanks
• The upgraded Australian Hornet fleet incorporated improvements to avionics, radar and weapons capabilities throughout its service life
• Australian Hornets served in both air defence and multirole strike operations
• The RAAF operated the classic F/A-18A/B Hornet family from 1985 until 2021
• 1/48 scale provides excellent display presence and allows detailed finishing of the aircraft's external features
• Ideal for collectors of RAAF aircraft, Australian military aviation and modern combat jets
• Excellent companion to RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II models
• Suitable for modern military airbase, deployment and operational flight-line dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for realistic low-visibility grey camouflage, panel shading, exhaust staining and operational weathering
• A distinctive Australian-operated version of the classic Hornet, ideal for modern coalition aviation collections
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
