{"product_id":"kinetic-1-48-f-a-18a-hornet-operation-okra-k48158-royal-australian-air-force-fighter-aircraft-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"Kinetic 1\/48 F\/A-18A+ Hornet Operation Okra K48158 Royal Australian Air Force Fighter Aircraft Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/48 scale F\/A-18A+ Hornet “Operation Okra” plastic model kit by Kinetic (Kit No. K48158)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F\/A-18A+ Hornet deployed during Operation Okra\u003cbr\u003e• Features an Australian military aviation subject associated with modern combat operations in the Middle East\u003cbr\u003e• Operation Okra was Australia's contribution to the international military campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria\u003cbr\u003e• RAAF F\/A-18 Hornets conducted air-to-ground strike and coalition support missions during the campaign\u003cbr\u003e• The F\/A-18A+ represents an upgraded configuration of Australia's original single-seat Hornet fleet\u003cbr\u003e• Captures the distinctive twin-engine, twin-tail configuration of the classic McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18 Hornet\u003cbr\u003e• Features the characteristic leading-edge extensions, swept wings and streamlined fighter fuselage\u003cbr\u003e• Powered in service by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with the internal 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon\u003cbr\u003e• Capable of carrying precision-guided weapons, conventional bombs, air-to-air missiles and external fuel tanks\u003cbr\u003e• The upgraded Australian Hornet fleet incorporated improvements to avionics, radar and weapons capabilities throughout its service life\u003cbr\u003e• Australian Hornets served in both air defence and multirole strike operations\u003cbr\u003e• The RAAF operated the classic F\/A-18A\/B Hornet family from 1985 until 2021\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/48 scale provides excellent display presence and allows detailed finishing of the aircraft's external features\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of RAAF aircraft, Australian military aviation and modern combat jets\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to RAAF F\/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II models\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for modern military airbase, deployment and operational flight-line dioramas\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for realistic low-visibility grey camouflage, panel shading, exhaust staining and operational weathering\u003cbr\u003e• A distinctive Australian-operated version of the classic Hornet, ideal for modern coalition aviation collections\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kinetic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784357282038,"sku":"48158","price":125.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3227\/7238\/files\/48158.jpg?v=1791102490","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginefleet.co.nz\/products\/kinetic-1-48-f-a-18a-hornet-operation-okra-k48158-royal-australian-air-force-fighter-aircraft-model-kit-nz-stock","provider":"Imaginefleet Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}