Hasegawa PT3 F-18D Night Hornet US Marine Corps (1/48) – plastic model kit

Hasegawa PT3 F-18D Night Hornet US Marine Corps in 1/48 scale is an advanced plastic model kit that faithfully reproduces the American multirole combat aircraft McDonnell Douglas F-18D Hornet. This model is dedicated to military aviation enthusiasts who wish to build a miniature of an icon of the modern United States Armed Forces.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: United States of America
• Period of use: from the late 1980s to present day (Cold War, post-1990 conflicts)
• Variant: F-18D "Night Attack" – two-seater, designed primarily for the US Marine Corps for night operations and tactical support missions
• Application: USMC expeditionary operations, combat missions in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Additional elements: Accurate decals for historical paint schemes, richly detailed cockpit interior, finely detailed fuselage with engraved panel lines
• Category: plastic model kit
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers

The F-18D Hornet is an evolution of the popular F/A-18 design, created for both air-to-air combat and ground attack missions. The renowned "Night Attack" variant was equipped with advanced avionics and a range of sensors, making it capable of operations at any time of day. These aircraft were frequently used by the US Marine Corps during operations such as Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, where they proved themselves as versatile combat machines.

The Hasegawa PT3 F-18D Night Hornet model is characterized by precision-engineered details (including a realistic cockpit, pylons, and variable armament), allowing for an accurate representation of the USMC aircraft. Thanks to the use of high-quality plastic, the model is perfect for model paints and easy to work with. The kit does not include glue or paints – we recommend purchasing them separately.

We recommend this model to advanced aviation modeling enthusiasts who value historical authenticity and the opportunity to faithfully recreate a legend of the modern US Air Force. The Hasegawa PT3 F-18D is perfect for those seeking a satisfying modeling project, rich in detail and with historical context.