Trumpeter 06221 F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/350 – plastic model kit

Trumpeter 06221 F/A-18E Super Hornet in 1/350 scale is an excellent set designed for aviation modeling enthusiasts and warship diorama collectors. The F/A-18E Super Hornet is a modern multirole fighter produced by Boeing, representing an evolution of the Hornet line. These aircraft are one of the mainstays of the modern US Navy aviation fleet. This kit precisely reproduces the silhouette of the original with special attention to detail, despite its small size – length 46 mm, wingspan 33 mm.

Short historical overview

The F/A-18E Super Hornet is an American carrier-based combat aircraft, introduced into service in 1999 with the United States Navy. It saw its first combat operations during the Persian Gulf conflict and during aerial campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. The model belongs to the "modern era" and is still in use today aboard contemporary Nimitz and Ford class aircraft carriers.

Technical data of the Trumpeter 06221 F/A-18E Super Hornet model

• Scale: 1/350 – perfect for building realistic aircraft carrier dioramas
• User country: United States of America
• Era: modern days (after 1999)
• Material: high-quality plastic, ensuring durability and easy processing
• Number of parts: 12 per aircraft, 6 aircraft total in one kit (6 sprues)
• Built model length: 46 mm, wingspan: 33 mm

Product category

This is a static plastic model kit – an excellent choice for those building large dioramas or expanding a collection of 1/350 scale ships.

Why choose Trumpeter 06221 F/A-18E Super Hornet?

Trumpeter 06221 F/A-18E Super Hornet is recommended particularly for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to recreate an aircraft group for a warship or are looking for realistic accessories for their projects. Precise details, high quality workmanship, and the option to assemble several models in one kit make it an ideal choice for expanding dioramas and aircraft collections. The model's construction is not complicated – I rate the difficulty as 2/5, thanks to the small number of parts and clear assembly instructions. It may also appeal to beginners who want to start working with aircraft models in a very small scale.

Without a doubt, Trumpeter 06221 F/A-18E Super Hornet is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of American military aviation and 1/350 scale diorama modelers.