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COBI Boeing F/A - 18C Hornet Fighter Jet - 538 pieces (Armed Forces)

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Product Overview

  • Build Your Own F/A-18C Hornet: Bring the American supersonic fighter to life with this 1:48 scale, 538-piece COBI set!
  • Features Moving Components: Wing flaps can be adjusted and cockpit opens
  • Model Dimensions: 14.2” long, 11.8” high, and 4.3” wide
  • Block Compatibility: Fully compatible with other brands of building blocks
COBI Boeing F/A - 18C Hornet Fighter Jet - 538 pieces (Armed Forces)

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Piece together your own Boeing F/A-18C Hornet with this 538-piece COBI building block set! Part of COBI’s Armed Forces Collection, this set contains all the blocks needed to construct the supersonic American aircraft.

The F/A-18C Hornet is an American supersonic multirole combat aircraft popularly known for its use by the Blue Angels, the US Navy’s flight demonstration squadron. The Hornet is extremely versatile, being used for fighter escort, air defense, close air support, and reconnaissance. It also has fighter and attack capabilities, which is where the “F/A” part of its name comes from. The Hornet fought in the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War and is still in active service today. It boasts a top speed of 1,190 miles per hour and features a 20mm 6-barrel rotary cannon as well as a powerful arsenal of missiles, bombs, and rockets.

This 1:48 scale model features movable wing flaps, a cockpit that opens, and a display stand. Perfect for aviation and military enthusiasts ages 7+, this set brings the F/A-18C Hornet to life in incredible detail! Dimensions are 14.2” long, 11.8” high, and 4.3” wide. ~Alex

Publisher's Description of COBI Boeing F/A - 18C Hornet Fighter Jet - 538 pieces (Armed Forces)

The F/A-18C Hornet ™ is a unique model of a multi-role fighter in the colors of the famous US Navy fighter squadron. The set was prepared in a 1:48 scale model with the use of 538 COBI construction blocks. The set includes high-quality prints imitating the painting of the original aircraft. The model is equipped with a folding undercarriage and rotating wheels. There are high-quality prints on the blocks. There are no stickers here! Under the wings is a large arsenal of weapons. You can place a special pilot figure in the cabin. The set also includes a block display stand and a plate with the name of the aircraft. This exclusive, licensed set is aimed at everyone, regardless of age, including aviation and military fans. The plane also looks equally attractive in an office or in a teenager's room.

Boeing F/A-18C Hornet ™ is an American supersonic multi-role US Navy aircraft, which has been in production since 1978. It is one of the most modern US Navy aircraft.

The F/A-18 planes were used for the first time in combat in 1986 during an air raid on Libya. Operation "Desert Storm" in Iraq in 1991 was an opportunity for wider combat use of the Hornets.

Category Description for COBI World War 2 Historical Series

The COBI World War II Historical Series sets feature tanks, aircraft, ships, and other vehicles of both sides of combat. Each set includes one or more characters which match the theme and ranking of the vehicle. Depending on the model, individual sets each feature various moving components such as gun barrels, turrets, tracks, wings, propellers, engine compartments, and more.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:3-AD
Brand:COBI
EAN/UPC:5902251058104
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:17.75
Height in Inches:2.5
Weight in Pounds:1.7
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