{"product_id":"1-72-f-a-18d-hornet-m45-02-tudm","title":"1\/72 F\/A18D Hornet M4502 TUDM","description":"\u003cp\u003eHobby Master - 1\/72 F\/A-18D Hornet M45-02, TUDM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early 1997 the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM - Tentera Udara DiRaja Malaysia) received the first four F\/A-18Ds followed by four more in August 1997. Malaysia is the first Southeast Asian nation to receive the F\/A-18D. These aircraft would equip the newly formed No. 18 Squadron (Hornets) stationed at the former RAF Butterworth AB. Since the F\/A-18Ds are multi-role aircraft they would be used for ground and maritime strikes as well as air-to-air missions. Ironically the aircraft first arrived with the Malaysian national insignia painted incorrectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat, the F\/A-18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier-capable, supersonic, all-weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F\/A-18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch converts it from fighter to strike mode. During Operation Desert Storm, the F\/A-18 proved that, on a single mission, one aircraft could serve as both fighter and a bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Scale 1:72\u003cbr\u003e- Length: 9.25\" Width: 6.25\"\u003cbr\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.\u003cbr\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear.\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003cbr\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41265163665564,"sku":"HA3541","price":164.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HA3541.jpg?v=1644249218","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-f-a-18d-hornet-m45-02-tudm","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}