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Air Hogs F18 Hornet Specs

The Air Hogs F18 Hornet is a remote controlled replica of a fighter airplane, designed to be easy to use and sold at a budget price range. The iconic F18 Hornet from McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, which is owned by Boeing, is a single- and two-seat, carrier-based jet fighter that saw its first flight in 1978. It is able to achieve a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 (1,360 mph) and is equipped with up to 13,700 lbs. of explosives. In addition to fighter plane and other aircraft models, Air Hogs manufactures diverse remote controlled vehicles including trucks, ATVs, cars and motorcycles.

Key Features
- The F18 Hornet by Air Hogs is a licensed replica model airplane. It possesses simple landing gear so that it can land relatively gently, without sustaining any serious damage, if handled correctly. The F18 Hornet comes with a fully functional remote control and is ideal for flying in any spacious park, as well as along the beach, provided it is not landed on the water.
Key Components
- The Air Hog F18 Hornet kit comes with several key components, including a radio controlled F18 Hornet fighter plane; a radio controller and a charger; a radio controller antenna; an instruction sheet; nose and main landing gear; and two spare propellers just in case the equipped one is damaged during landing.
Battery Specs and Controls
- The F18 Hornet remote controlled fighter plane requires six AA-sized batteries to operate. Its item model number is 6010470. The manufacturer recommends that the F18 Hornet be used by children of 8 years and older, but it can still make an enjoyable gift for children in their teens, and even the occasional adult. The F18 Hornet is simple to control. To accelerate the fighter jet, the user must press the left toggle forward, and to decrease speed must pull it back. Right and left turns are accomplished by pushing the direction toggle right and left respectively.
Dimensions
- The F18 Hornet has a height of 4 inches, a length of 14.8 inches, and a width of 14.5 inches. In addition, it possesses a shipping weight of 1.3 lbs.

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