Hasegawa 02424 F/A-18E SUPER HORNET VX-31 DUST DEVILS 1/72 – plastic model airplane kit

Hasegawa 02424 F/A-18E SUPER HORNET VX-31 DUST DEVILS 1/72 is a precisely reproduced plastic model kit depicting one of the most advanced machines in modern military aviation—the F/A-18E Super Hornet in the special livery of the US Navy test squadron VX-31 Dust Devils. This kit allows you to build a faithful replica of this legendary multirole fighter in the popular 1/72 scale, which corresponds to a length of approximately 25 cm when assembled.

Historical Information and Application

• Operator Country: United States of America
• Squadron: VX-31 Dust Devils, US Navy Test and Evaluation Squadron
• Service Period: Modern era – from the 1990s to present
• Purpose: testing and evaluation of new technologies, tactics, and naval aviation armament

The F/A-18E Super Hornet is a multirole fighter that has been a mainstay of US Navy carrier aviation since the 1990s. The version presented in this kit belongs to the VX-31 Dust Devils squadron, specializing in testing and implementing modern solutions such as advanced avionics, new weaponry, and combat tactics. Aircraft of this unit stand out not only for their technology but also for their striking paint schemes and unique markings.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/72 – perfect for modern aircraft model collections
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Contents: detailed sprues with parts, VX-31 decals, clear instructions
• Add-ons: realistic panel details, cockpit with control elements, optional ordnance, and finely engraved panel lines
• Set does not include: glue, paints, or modeling tools
• Category: plastic model kit

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

The Hasegawa 02424 F/A-18E SUPER HORNET VX-31 DUST DEVILS kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5). Thanks to its numerous details and quality of execution, it provides both great satisfaction during assembly and an excellent finished result on the shelf. It’s ideal for enhancing dioramas, collections of naval aviation aircraft, and as a great starting point for your own modifications or weathering effects.

This kit will meet the expectations of modern fighter enthusiasts, collectors of 1/72 scale aircraft models, and fans of US naval aviation history.