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

08 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

VMFA-112 is a Reserve Marine Corps squadron. The aircraft is in typical low-visibility tactical paint, displaying '07' modex and the tail code 'MA'.

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Aircraft

F/A-18C Hornet F/A-18C

US Marine Corps standard low-visibility gray tactical paint scheme

Airline

United States Marine Corps (VMFA-112 'Cowboys')

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

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Insights

Aviation History

The F/A-18C Hornet is a multi-role combat jet used by the US Navy and Marine Corps since the 1980s; notable for its carrier operations and versatility.

Fleet Rarity

Being replaced by F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and F-35, but still in some service—fewer than several hundred active in US military.

Record Flights

Used in combat operations including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom; also famously part of the Blue Angels demonstration team.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat sorties; generally a safe and reliable design though some lost to combat and operational accidents.

Future Outlook

Gradually being retired and stored as F-35 and Super Hornet deliveries progress.

Specifications

2 x General Electric F404-GE-402 turbofans

Engine

11.4 meters

Wingspan

17.1 meters

Length

2,346 kilometers (clean, ferry range)

Range

1,060 km/h (Mach 0.85, high subsonic cruise); max Mach 1.8

Speed

Single pilot (can be two in D version); external stores: up to 6,215 kg ordnance

Capacity

23,400 kilograms

MTOW

4.7 meters

Height

Each engine: 78 kN (17,700 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Military jets not rated under civil ICAO noise; generally 130+ dB at takeoff

Noise

No visible registration/serial. Some features shared with F/A-18A/B/C/D variants.