McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet

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A preserved two-seat F/A-18D Hornet in U.S. military gray, displayed beneath a bright blue sky.

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Aircraft

F/A-18D Hornet F18

U.S. military low-visibility gray

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Crisp detail and sharp focus; the static outdoor display and background cars mildly reduce impact.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Aviation History

The F/A-18 Hornet introduced a versatile carrier-capable multirole fighter design that has served U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation since the 1980s.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static outdoor display.

Specifications

General Electric F404-GE-402

Engine

12.31 m

Wingspan

17.07 m

Length

3,330 km (ferry range)

Range

2 crew

Capacity

23,541 kg

MTOW

4.66 m

Height

79 kN (17,700 lbf) per engine

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