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| The F/A -18 HORNET is a multimission tactical aircraft,a single and dual-seat,
twin engine designed to carry out both air-to-air and air-to-ground mission.The F/A- 18 HORNET
replaced the F-4 Phantom II fighter, Corsair II light attack jet and is also replacing the A-6 Intruder
as those aircrafts are retired . Today the F/A- 18 is the Core of US Navy and Marine Corp Tactical aviation.
The aircraft can be coverted from fighter to strike mode as easy as flipping the switch. The F/A -18
has a variety of roles: air superiority,fighter essort, suppression of enermy air defences, reconnaissance,
forward air control, close air support, day and night strike mission. The F/A-18 has prove to be the
most versatile combat aiscraft in service. The F/A-18 uses a variety of systems and technologies to increase its likelihood of reaching the target undetected and escape unhurt if detected. The F/A-18 has been upgrade regulary since entering service in 1983. In Nov. 1989 equipped with night strike capability. In 1991 delivered with F404-GE-402 engine ,it produce up to 20% more thrust than previous engines. In May 1994 has been equipped with upgrade radar to APG-73, more speed and memory. Today Hornet have a laser target designator enables the aircraft to deliver precision laser guided boms with pin point accuracy. Industries team that built F/A-18 are: Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, and Raytheon . | ||
| SPECIFICATIONS F/A-18 HORNET | ||
| Power Plant (Engine) | General Electric | F404-GE-402 |
| Number of Engine | 2 | |
| Engine Thrust | 8,145 kg | 18,000 lbs |
| Wing Span | 12.3 m. | 40.4 ft. |
| Length | 17.1 m | 56 ft. |
| Speed | 1.8 mach | |
| Range(combat raduis) | 500+ nm. | 900+ km |
| Takeoff Weight | 23,484 kg | 51,900 lbs |
| Ceiling | 15,250 m | 50,000 ft. |
| Crew | F/A-18C=1 pilot | F/A-18D=1 pilot ,and 1 weapons and sensor officer |
| Armament | ||
| Up to 13,700 lbs(6,227 kgs) external ordnance nine weapon stations; | including two wing tips sidewinder and others 7 stations | Internal Nose mounted Vulean Cannon 20 mm. M61A1 |
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cockpit F-18 Hornet | |
| 1 nm.(nautical mile) = 1.15155 miles, 1 kt (knot) = 1.15155 mile / hr. 1 mach = 761 mph.(SL,ISA) |
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