1/72 Hobby Boss Jet Aircraft

Build iconic modern fighters in 1/72 scale with Hobby Boss jet aircraft kits featuring the F-14A Tomcat, F-15C Eagle, F-16A Fighting Falcon, and A-10A Thunderbolt II. These precision kits deliver exceptional molding quality with detailed cockpits and authentic weapons from our 1/72 aircraft collection.

1/72 Hobby Boss Jet Aircraft

Modern Jet Fighters in 1/72 Scale from Hobby Boss

This comprehensive collection showcases Hobby Boss' exceptional range of 1/72 scale jet aircraft model kits featuring iconic modern military aviation subjects from the Cold War through contemporary conflicts. As a Chinese manufacturer renowned for engineering excellence, innovative molding techniques, and competitive pricing, Hobby Boss delivers kits that combine exceptional detail with builder-friendly assembly, making them ideal for intermediate to advanced modelers seeking accurate representations of legendary fighters, attack aircraft, and specialized jets that have defined air combat over the past seven decades.

American Air Superiority Fighters: F-14 Tomcat Family

Build the legendary swing-wing fleet defender with Hobby Boss' comprehensive F-14 Tomcat series. The F-14A Tomcat represents the initial production variant with Pratt & Whitney TF30 engines that served as the U.S. Navy's primary fleet air defense fighter from 1974 through 2006, featuring variable-geometry wings that sweep from 20 to 68 degrees, powerful AN/AWG-9 radar capable of tracking 24 targets simultaneously, Phoenix long-range air-to-air missiles for beyond-visual-range combat, and the distinctive twin-tail configuration. The F-14B Tomcat captures the improved variant with General Electric F110 engines providing enhanced thrust and reliability, while the F-14D Super Tomcat represents the ultimate development with upgraded avionics, digital displays, and improved weapons systems. These kits feature working wing sweep mechanism, detailed cockpit with tandem seating for pilot and radar intercept officer, comprehensive weapons loadouts including Phoenix, Sparrow, and Sidewinder missiles, optional position landing gear and speed brakes, and authentic U.S. Navy squadron markings.

Air Superiority Excellence: F-15 Eagle Series

Experience the undefeated air superiority fighter with the F-15C Eagle, representing the single-seat air superiority variant that has achieved over 100 aerial victories without a single loss in air-to-air combat. The F-15C features twin Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines providing exceptional thrust-to-weight ratio, advanced AN/APG-63 pulse-Doppler radar, comprehensive avionics suite for all-weather operations, armament of one M61 Vulcan cannon plus eight air-to-air missiles, and the distinctive twin vertical stabilizers and large wing area. The F-15E Strike Eagle delivers the two-seat multi-role variant optimized for precision ground attack with LANTIRN targeting pods, conformal fuel tanks, and comprehensive air-to-ground weapons capability while retaining full air-to-air effectiveness. These kits showcase finely engraved panel lines, detailed cockpit interiors with instrument panels and ejection seats, optional position canopies and speed brakes, comprehensive weapons including AMRAAM, Sidewinder, and bombs, and authentic USAF squadron markings.

Multi-Role Fighter: F-16 Fighting Falcon Variants

Build the world's most numerous modern fighter with Hobby Boss' comprehensive F-16 Fighting Falcon series. The F-16A Fighting Falcon represents the initial single-seat production variant featuring the distinctive bubble canopy providing 360-degree visibility, fly-by-wire flight control system, side-mounted control stick, and multi-role capability for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. The F-16B Fighting Falcon captures the two-seat trainer variant, while the F-16C Fighting Falcon and F-16D Fighting Falcon represent the improved Block variants with enhanced avionics and weapons capability. These kits feature detailed cockpit with authentic instrument layout, optional position canopy and landing gear, comprehensive weapons loadouts including Sidewinder, AMRAAM, and precision-guided bombs, underwing fuel tanks and targeting pods, and markings for multiple air forces worldwide.

Close Air Support: A-10 Thunderbolt II

Build the legendary tank killer with the A-10A Thunderbolt II, representing the specialized close air support aircraft designed around the massive GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm rotary cannon. The A-10 features distinctive twin-engine configuration mounted high on the fuselage, straight wings optimized for low-speed maneuverability and weapons carriage, titanium armor bathtub protecting the pilot, redundant flight control systems for survivability, and comprehensive weapons stations carrying Maverick missiles, bombs, and rockets. This kit captures the A-10's unique appearance with detailed GAU-8 cannon installation, optional position landing gear and canopy, comprehensive weapons loadouts, and authentic USAF tactical air command markings.

Carrier-Based Strike Fighters

Experience naval aviation with the F/A-18A Hornet, representing the multi-role fighter that replaced both the F-4 Phantom II and A-7 Corsair II in U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service. The Hornet features twin General Electric F404 turbofan engines, leading edge root extensions (LERX) for enhanced maneuverability, comprehensive avionics for both fighter and attack missions, and carrier-capable landing gear with arresting hook. Attack aircraft include the A-4F Sky Hawk representing the compact carrier-based attack jet and the A-7E Corsair II subsonic attack aircraft.

Early Jet Fighters and Korean War Aircraft

Build classic early jets with the F-86F-30 Sabre representing the legendary swept-wing fighter that dominated MiG Alley during the Korean War, the F-84G Thunderjet Fighter straight-wing fighter-bomber, and early carrier jets including the F9F-2 Panther and F9F-3 Panther. Soviet opposition includes the Mig-15bis Fagot and MiG-15UTI Midget trainer variant.

Advanced Fighters and Specialized Aircraft

Build cutting-edge designs with the F-22A Raptor fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter, the EF-2000A Eurofighter Typhoon European multi-role fighter, the F-5E Tiger II Fighter lightweight fighter, and the experimental Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut with forward-swept wings. World War II jets include the Me262A-2A Easy Assembly. Specialized aircraft include the U-2A Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.

Hobby Boss Engineering Excellence

These kits showcase Hobby Boss' commitment to quality and value through advanced slide-molding technology creating complex shapes without unsightly seams, finely engraved panel lines with authentic rivet detail, detailed cockpit interiors with instrument panels and ejection seats, optional position components including canopies, landing gear, and weapons bay doors, comprehensive weapons loadouts with missiles, bombs, and fuel tanks, extensive decal sheets providing markings for multiple squadrons and air forces, and clear instruction sheets with detailed assembly sequences and painting guides. The precision engineering ensures excellent fit and straightforward assembly.

Complete Your Hobby Boss Collection

Complement your jet builds with propeller aircraft from our 1/72 Hobby Boss Prop Aircraft collection. Explore larger scale subjects in our 1/48 Hobby Boss Jet Aircraft collection. Discover additional 1/72 scale jets from our 1/72 Tamiya Jet Aircraft, 1/72 Eduard Jet Aircraft, and 1/72 Modelsvit Jet Aircraft collections. Enhance your models with aftermarket parts from our 1/72 Eduard Aftermarket Parts and 1/72 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts collections. Discover Hobby Boss' complete range of scale model kits at Hobby Boss' official website.