McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

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A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet on display aboard the USS Midway, shown from a dramatic low angle with its nose, cockpit, and stores prominent against a bright sky.

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Aircraft

F/A-18 Hornet F18

U.S. Navy low-visibility gray with national insignia and tactical number 33

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

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Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Strong clarity and color, but the ropes and signs clutter the ground around the jet, reducing impact.

Location

San Diego International Airport

SAN/KSAN

32.7138, -117.1770

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San Diego International Airport SAN

Airport

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Aviation History

The F/A-18 Hornet was among the first combat aircraft designed from the outset for both fighter and attack missions, and became a mainstay of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps carrier aviation.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static display aboard the USS Midway Museum.

Specifications

12.31 m

Wingspan

17.07 m

Length

23,541 kg

MTOW

4.66 m

Height