Italeri 0016 - 1/72 F/A-18 Wild Weasel C/D Scale Display Kit  [IT-0016S]

Overview and highlights of the Italeri 1/72 F/A-18 Wild Weasel C/D

This Italeri 1/72 kit recreates the F/A-18 Wild Weasel C/D's profile with attention to proportion and surface detail. The Hornet has proven useful across air superiority and strike roles and this small scale kit captures its characteristic form for model builders who favour realistic display pieces.

Combat background

Deployed widely from the 1990s onward, the F/A-18 proved its worth during operations such as the Gulf War, demonstrating advanced avionics and mission flexibility that helped replace legacy jets in several forces.

Build notes and finished dimensions

The kit is well suited to modellers who want a detailed 1/72 subject without excessive complexity. Finished length is about 24 cm, offering a satisfying size for stands or diorama scenes while remaining space friendly.