1/144 F/A-18F Super Hornet, VFA-213 "Blacklions" Air Tanker (Twin Pack)
Main Features:
- A/A42R-IARS refueling system pod NEW TOOLING
- Cockpit for F/A-18F rear pilot
- Rear pilot instrument panel
- F/A-18F transparent two-seater canopy
- F/A-18 lower fuselage section is made with slide molds
- F/A-18 wings can be modeled in either flying or storage modes include AIM-120 missiles
- F/A-18 landing gear has crisp details
- Various ordnance options available
- Refueling pod is included
About F/A-18F VFA-213:
Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) was formed in 1955, and is currently based at NAS Oceana. Also known as the “Blacklions,” VFA-213 began converting from the F-14 Tomcat to the F/A-18F Super Hornet in April 2006. The squadron became fully operationally with its AESA-equipped F/A-18 fighters in October of that year.
This model kit is a tanker version of the F/A-18F. It is fitted with a large fuel pod under the fuselage that is used for aerial refueling. The F/A-18 fills this tactical airborne tanker role that was left vacant with the retirement of the U.S. Navy’s KA-6D tankers. It performs a vital function, since the F/A-18 has a more limited range than the F-14 Tomcat it replaced.
Used with permission, ©2007, Dragon Models USA, Inc.
