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Aircraft

F/A-18 Super Hornet F18

U.S. Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team

Airline

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Manufacturer

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 76.0

You captured the Blue Angel sharply, but heavy tarmac and cones in the foreground distract from the subject's impact.

Location

FBO

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3362, -94.3607

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic as one of the world’s most famous jet demonstration squadrons, the Blue Angels switched from Legacy Hornets to Super Hornets in 2021.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 11 F/A-18E/F aircraft currently used by the Blue Angels (rare variant due to unique modifications for demonstration).

Record Flights

Perform famous tight-formation and precision aerobatics at airshows.

Safety & Events

The Blue Angels have a history of safe but high-profile performances, with a few non-fatal aircraft-related incidents in the team\'s history.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in Blue Angels service for years as the current display mount.

Specifications

2 x General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans

Engine

13.62 meters

Wingspan

18.31 meters

Length

2,346 kilometers

Range

Approximately 1,062 km/h

Speed

2 (crew); usually single-pilot for Blue Angels routines

Capacity

29,937 kg

MTOW

4.88 meters

Height

2 x 22,000 lbf (98 kN)

Thrust

Approximately 140 dB at full afterburner (no civilian ICAO noise rating, as military)

Noise