HBB80321 - Hobbyboss - 1/48 F/A-18C Hornet

During the late Cold War and into modern conflicts, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet became one of the most versatile carrier-based multirole fighters in service with the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Designed for both air-to-air combat and precision ground attack, the F/A-18C combined agility, advanced avionics, and carrier compatibility, making it a core asset in naval aviation operations from the 1980s onward.

This HobbyBoss 1/48 F/A-18C Hornet (80321) is a detailed plastic model kit of this iconic modern fighter jet. The kit accurately reproduces the Hornet’s sleek twin-engine design, leading-edge extensions, and carrier-capable airframe. It includes a finely detailed cockpit with instrument panel and ejection seat, as well as carefully molded fuselage, wings, and engine intake sections.

External stores such as fuel tanks, missiles, and bombs are included (depending on configuration), allowing modelers to build either a clean air superiority setup or a fully armed strike aircraft. A clear canopy is provided to showcase cockpit detail and enhance realism.

Box Contents:

• Plastic model kit parts for one F/A-18C Hornet
• Detailed single-seat cockpit assembly
• Ejection seat and instrument panel parts
• Fuselage, wings, and twin-engine intake components
• Landing gear assemblies
• Optional external fuel tanks and weapons
• Clear canopy parts
• Decal sheet with squadron markings
• Illustrated instruction manual