SKU: MM-LS-012 | Brand: Meng | Product: Meng 1/48 Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Plastic Model Kit The Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet functions as a twin-engine multirole carrier-based fighter, an enlarged and extensively upgraded evolution of the F/A-18C. Developed as a replacement for the cancelled A-12 stealth platform and the retired F-14 Tomcat, the Super Hornet increased overall dimensions by 30% and maximum take-off weight by 6 tons. It serves as the foundation of U.S. Navy carrier air operations and will remain operational alongside the F-35 platform. McDonnell Douglas designed and initially produced the airframe, with the first flight occurring in 1995. MENG offers this newly tooled LS-012 kit under official Boeing Company license. The completed model measures 377.9mm in length and 273.4mm in width.