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Hobby Master Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet Multirole Fighters

The F/A-18C is the single-seat variant and the F/A-18D is the two-seat variant. The D-model can be configured for training or as an all-weather strike craft. The "missionized" D model's rear seat is configured for a Marine Corps Naval Flight Officer who functions as a Weapons and Sensors Officer to assist in operating the weapons systems. The F/A-18D is primarily operated by the U.S. Marine Corps in the night attack and Forward Air Controller (Airborne) (FAC(A)) roles.

The F/A-18C and D models are the result of a block upgrade in 1987[18] incorporating upgraded radar, avionics, and the capacity to carry new missiles such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile and AGM-65 Maverick[8] and AGM-84 Harpoon air-to-surface missiles. Other upgrades include the Martin-Baker NACES (Navy Aircrew Common ejection seat), and a self-protection jammer. A synthetic aperture ground mapping radar enables the pilot to locate targets in poor visibility conditions. C and D models delivered since 1989 also have improved night attack abilities, consisting of the Hughes AN/AAR-50 thermal navigation pod, the Loral AN/AAS-38 NITE Hawk FLIR (forward looking infrared array) targeting pod, night vision goggles, and two full-color (formerly monochrome) multi-function display (MFDs) and a color moving map.

In addition, 60 D-model Hornets are configured as the night attack F/A-18D (RC) with ability for reconnaissance. These could be outfitted with the ATARS electro-optical sensor package that includes a sensor pod and equipment mounted in the place of the M61 cannon.

Beginning in 1992, the F404-GE-402 enhanced performance engine, providing approximately 10% more maximum static thrust became the standard Hornet engine. Since 1993, the AAS-38A NITE Hawk added a designator/ranger laser, allowing it to self-mark targets. The later AAS-38B added the ability to strike targets designated by lasers from other aircraft.

Production of the C- and D- models ended in 2000. The last F/A-18C was assembled in Finland and delivered to the Finnish Air Force in August 2000. The last F/A-18D was delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps in August 2000.

In April 2018, the US Navy announced the retirement of the F/A-18C from combat roles after a final deployment that had ended the month prior.

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USN Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-81 "Sunliners," USS Saratoga (CV-60), January 1991 [Low Vis Scheme] USN Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-81 "Sunliners," USS Saratoga (CV-60), January 1991 [Low Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - Lt. Cdr. Mark Fox, VFA-81 Sunliners, USS Saratoga (CV-60), 1991 Operation Desert Storm [Low-Vis Scheme] US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - Lt. Cdr. Mark Fox, VFA-81 "Sunliners", USS Saratoga (CV-60), 1991 "Operation Desert Storm" [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA(AW)-242 "Bats", Miramar, CA, 2003 USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA(AW)-242 "Bats", Miramar, CA, 2003 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-122 "Flying Eagles," NAS Lemoore, CA., February 2011 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-122 "Flying Eagles," NAS Lemoore, CA., February 2011 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-86 Sidewinders, MCAS Beaufort, NC, January 2011 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-86 "Sidewinders", MCAS Beaufort, NC, January 2011 (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - BuNo.164967, VMFA(AW)-332 Moonlighters, February 2007 [Low-Vis Scheme] USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA(AW)-332 'Moonlighters', Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, February 2007 [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - CAG, VFA-192 "Golden Dragons," USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), 2011 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - CAG, VFA-192 "Golden Dragons," USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), 2011 (1:72 Scale)

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Kuwaiti Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - 9th Squadron, Kuwait, 1990s [Low-Vis Scheme] Kuwaiti Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - 9th Squadron, Kuwait, 1990s [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-25 "Fist of the Fleet," USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Northern Arabian Gulf, April 2003 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-25 "Fist of the Fleet," USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Northern Arabian Gulf, April 2003 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - BuNo 164048, VFA-94 "Mighty Shrikes", Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - BuNo 164048, VFA-94 "Mighty Shrikes", Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - 165187/AJ 400, VFA-37 "Ragin' Bulls", USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - 165187/AJ 400, VFA-37 "Ragin' Bulls", USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-82 "Marauders", "CAG", USS America (CV-66), 2005 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-82 "Marauders", "CAG", USS America (CV-66), 2005 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-113 "Stingers," USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), 2005 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-113 "Stingers," USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), 2005 (1:72 Scale)

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USN Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - Naval Air Depot, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, 2008 USN Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - Naval Air Depot, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, 2008 (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - BuNo. 164699, VMFA(AW)-224 "Bengals", Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, 2009 USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - BuNo. 164699, VMFA(AW)-224 "Bengals", Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, 2009 (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - 164685, VMFA(AW)-121 "Green Knights", Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, 2004 USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - 164685, VMFA(AW)-121 "Green Knights", Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, 2004 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18+ Hornet Strike Fighter - 162841, VFC-12 "Fighting Omars", NAS Oceana, Virginia, 2018 [Aggressor Scheme] US Navy Boeing F/A-18+ Hornet Strike Fighter - 162841, VFC-12 "Fighting Omars", NAS Oceana, Virginia, 2018 [Aggressor Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

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Swiss Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - J-5011, Fliegerstaffel 11, Meiringen Air Base, Switzerland, 2020 Swiss Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - J-5011, Fliegerstaffel 11, Meiringen Air Base, Switzerland, 2020 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-83 "Rampagers," Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, 2005 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VFA-83 "Rampagers," Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, 2005 (1:72 Scale)

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RAAF Boeing F/A-18A Hornet Strike Fighter - A21-26, No.75 Squadron, "20 years F/A-18", Tindal, Australia, 2005 [Anniversary Scheme] RAAF Boeing F/A-18A Hornet Strike Fighter - A21-26, No.75 Squadron, "20 years F/A-18", Tindal, Australia, 2005 [Anniversary Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - 165685, VMFA(AW)-242 "Bats", Yokota AB, Tokyo, Japan, 2020 USMC Boeing F/A-18D Hornet Strike Fighter - 165685, VMFA(AW)-242 "Bats", Yokota AB, Tokyo, Japan, 2020 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - CAG Bird, "Chippy Ho," VFA-195 "Dambusters," 2010 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - CAG Bird, "Chippy Ho," VFA-195 "Dambusters," 2010 (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - 165220, VMFA-323 "Death Rattlers", San Diego, California, 2021 USMC Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - 165220, VMFA-323 "Death Rattlers", San Diego, California, 2021 (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18D ATARS Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA(AW)-224 "Bengals," MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, 2009 USMC Boeing F/A-18D ATARS Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA(AW)-224 "Bengals," MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, 2009 (1:72 Scale)

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US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - 165217/NE-400, VFA-34 "Blue Blasters", USS George Washington (CVN-73), 2015 US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - 165217/NE-400, VFA-34 "Blue Blasters", USS George Washington (CVN-73), 2015 (1:72 Scale)

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USMC Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA-112 "Cowboys", Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (JRB), Texas, 2020 USMC Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter - VMFA-112 "Cowboys", Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (JRB), Texas, 2020 (1:72 Scale)

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