More than 200 T-45s, a variant of the British Aerospace Hawk, are in use with the U.S. Navy as carrier-landing capable trainers, having replaced the T-2 and T-4 trainers. It is part of an integrated training system for Navy pilot candidates, and has been used since 1991. This model is painstakingly painted in U.S. Navy colors, and its quality means that it will be highly valued by any enthusiast. About Toys and Models Corporation Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you"ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. * U.S. carrier-capable trainer * Jet engine aircraft, single engine * Painted wood construction * Scale: 1/32 * Operators: U.S. Navy * Time in operation: 1991-present * Post-World War II era * Manufacturers: BAE Systems (primary), McDonnell Douglas, Boeing * Length: 14 inches * Wingspan: 12 inches