Aires 7148 SJU-5/6A Ejection Seats for F/A-18C 1/72

Aires 7148 is an exceptional detail set dedicated to F/A-18C Hornet models in the popular 1:72 scale. The product is manufactured by the renowned Aires brand, known for its extremely detailed modeling accessories that complement standard plastic model kits. This set features two SJU-5/6A ejection seats, faithfully recreated based on real seats used in F/A-18C fighter jets operated primarily by the United States Navy, as well as by other countries that operate the Hornet, such as Australia, Switzerland, and Finland.

The SJU-5/6A seat was used in F/A-18C aircraft from the late 1980s up to the present day, playing a key role in pilot safety systems during numerous combat missions, including Operation Desert Storm and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The seats in the Aires 7148 set have been replicated with astonishing precision, both in terms of shape and details such as harnesses, headrests, equipment, and the characteristic textures of the fabrics and materials. The components are made from high-quality resin that ensures sharp details—hard to achieve in standard plastic kits—and allows for a highly realistic finish in the final model.

This product belongs to the following category: 1/72 scale detail upgrades — resin seats for assembly and painting. The package contains two complete seats and an assembly instruction sheet. Thanks to the use of resin, this product provides a level of realism far exceeding plastic equivalents. Aires 7148 is ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers, especially those looking to enhance the level of cockpit detail in their F/A-18C Hornet models. The product requires skill in working with and fitting resin components; therefore, the difficulty level is rated as 3 on a 1-5 scale.

• scale: 1/72
• material: high-quality resin
• set includes: 2 SJU-5/6A ejection seats, assembly instructions
• designed for: F/A-18C Hornet cockpit detailing
• period of use: from the 1980s to the present day
• category: resin detail accessory
• difficulty level: 3/5

We recommend Aires 7148 to any modeler who expects maximum fidelity of detail and wishes to give their model a professional appearance. An excellent choice for dioramas, competition models, and realistic F/A-18C aircraft recreations.