Wingspan: 9"
Model length: 12"
Code: AM07013

F-18F Hornet VFA-41  

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a larger and more advanced development of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. Slated to replace the F-14D Tomcat, the F-18F is a new design. It carries 33% more internal fuel, increasing mission range by 41% and endurance by 50% over the "Legacy" Hornet. Its design incorporates a combination of stealth, advanced electronic-warfare capabilities, reduced ballistic vulnerability, the use of standoff weapons, and innovative tactics that cumulatively and collectively enhance the safety of the plane and crew.  

In Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, VFA-14, VFA-41 and VFA-115 flew Close Air Support, strike, escort SEAD and aerial refueling. Two F/A-18Es from VFA-14 and two F/A-18Fs from VFA-41 were forward deployed to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).  

Weaponry: 

1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1/A2 Vulcan cannon
11 Hardpoints with a capacity of 17,750 lb (8,050 kg),with provisions to carry combinations of:

* Missiles:

o 2× AIM-9 Sidewinder on wingtips
o AIM-120 AMRAAM
o AIM-7 Sparrow
o AGM-84 Harpoon
o AGM-88 HARM
o AGM-65 Maverick missiles

* Bombs:

o AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon
o Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
o Paveway laser guided bombs
o Mk 80 series general-purpose bombs
o Mk-20 Rockeye II and CBU-series cluster bombs

This F-18F Hornet VFA-41 hand-carved mahogany display model plane is done by highly experienced craftsmen, a work of art hand-painted with great concern for details and accuracy.