Celebrate one of the most eye-catching military aircraft paint schemes ever applied with the Italeri 1/72 F/A-18 Hornet Tiger Meet 2016 Special Color Aircraft Plastic Model Kit. This special edition recreates the Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornet from Fliegerstaffel 11, finished in its spectacular tiger-themed livery created for the 2016 NATO Tiger Meet held in Zaragoza, Spain. The striking black, yellow, and orange artwork makes this Hornet a standout addition to any modern aircraft collection.

Italeri's 1/72 scale kit faithfully captures the sleek lines of the F/A-18 Hornet with finely recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit, realistic landing gear, and external stores. The kit includes decals for the impressive Tiger Meet 2016 special markings, allowing modelers to recreate one of the most photographed Hornets to participate in this famous international exercise. Whether you're a fan of modern military aviation or unique commemorative paint schemes, this kit offers an enjoyable and rewarding build.

Key Features

• Highly detailed 1/72 scale plastic model kit
• Authentic Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornet
• Special Tiger Meet 2016 commemorative markings
• Fliegerstaffel 11 aircraft
• Finely engraved panel lines and recessed surface detail
• Detailed cockpit and landing gear
• External fuel tanks and ordnance included
• Full-color painting guide included
• Excellent platform for painting and display
• Assembly required
• Paint and cement sold separately

Historical Background

The NATO Tiger Meet is an annual multinational exercise bringing together squadrons with tiger-themed emblems to strengthen cooperation and flying skills among allied air forces. In 2016, the Swiss Air Force's Fliegerstaffel 11, based at Meiringen Air Base, participated with specially painted F/A-18C Hornets featuring dramatic tiger artwork across the aircraft's fuselage and tail. These unique liveries have become highly sought after by aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers, showcasing both artistic creativity and international military cooperation.