Kinetic 48121 1/48 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA(AW)-242 "Bats"

Model Aircraft Kit

Kinetic’s 1/48 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA(AW)-242 “Bats” captures the all-weather strike fighter operated by one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ most distinguished aviation units. This detailed kit recreates the two-seat F/A-18D with finely engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit, accurate landing gear, and the squadron-specific markings of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 242, the “Bats.” The F/A-18D serves as a versatile platform for strike, reconnaissance, and forward air control missions, providing the Marine Corps with a capable aircraft for operations in all weather conditions. VMFA(AW)-242 has a proud combat history dating back to World War II and has operated across multiple conflicts, carrying its distinctive bat insignia into the modern era.