McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) CF-18B Hornet

05 Feb 2026 · © @Justinflight859

The two-seat CF-18B is used mainly for training. Aircraft number 188102, operated by 410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron.

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Aircraft

CF-18B Hornet CF18

Royal Canadian Air Force Standard Grey Tactical Livery

188102

Registration

Airline

Royal Canadian Air Force

CFC

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

Location

Regina International Airport

YQR/CYQR

50.4319, -104.6610

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Regina International Airport YQR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The CF-18 Hornet is the Canadian variant of the F/A-18 Hornet, serving as the RCAF's main fighter since 1982.

Fleet Rarity

Canada operates fewer than 80 CF-18s; the B (two-seat) is less common than the single-seat CF-18A.

Record Flights

Has participated in Arctic sovereignty patrols, NATO exercises, and NORAD missions.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in combat sorties over Libya, Kosovo, and Iraq; has appeared at numerous airshows.

Future Outlook

Planned for replacement by the F-35A in the late 2020s, many will be retired or sent for training/conversion use.

Specifications

2 × General Electric F404-GE-400

Engine

12.3 m

Wingspan

17.1 m

Length

3,700 km (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

1,062 km/h (Mach 0.88, cruise); max: Mach 1.8 (2,200 km/h)

Speed

2 (pilots)

Capacity

23,400 kg

MTOW

4.7 m

Height

7,258 kgf (71.2 kN, 16,000 lbf) each with afterburner

Thrust

Varies (not rated for ICAO commercial standards), typically 130 dB near engine

Noise

CF-18 variant identification matches based on visible twin-seat canopy and markings.