McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet

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A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet climbing aggressively in full afterburner, demonstrating its agility and power.

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Aircraft

F/A-18 Hornet F/A-18

Military low-visibility grey tactical paint scheme

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Insights

Aviation History

The F/A-18 Hornet is a renowned multi-role combat jet, notable for its service with the US Navy and Marine Corps and several allied nations. It\'s prominent in carrier-based aviation and air shows.

Fleet Rarity

More than 1,400 Hornets built; retired from US Navy but still active in several foreign air forces and the USMC.

Record Flights

F/A-18s have performed record carrier landings, extended overseas deployments, and various demonstrations at airshows.

Safety & Events

Numerous, including extensive operations in the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and many public airshow demonstration flights.

Future Outlook

Gradually being replaced by newer jets (F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-35B/C); continued legacy with allied air forces.

Specifications

2 × General Electric F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofans

Engine

11.43 meters

Wingspan

17.07 meters

Length

2,000 kilometers (combat radius, varies by loadout)

Range

1,040 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Pilot optional Weapons Systems Officer (W/2-seat variants)

Capacity

23,400 kilograms

MTOW

4.66 meters

Height

71.2 kN (16,000 lbf) each with afterburner

Thrust

120 dB (typical military jet, not ICAO rated for civil ops)

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