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F/A-18D

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The F/A-18 "Hornet" is a single- and two-seat, twin engine, multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases. The F/A-18 fills a variety of roles: air superiority, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep air support, and day and night strike missions. The F/A-18 Hornet replaced the F-4 Phantom II fighter and A-7 Corsair II light attack jet, and also replaced the A-6 Intruder as these aircraft were retired during the 1990s.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.3ft (12.9m)
  • Length 59.3ft (18.1m)
  • Height 15.6ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 14,614lbs (6,629kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,372lbs (6,972kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.461
  • Wing Loading 31.2lbs/ft2 (152.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 492.6ft2 (45.8m2)
  • Drag Points 9885

Parts

  • Number of Parts 113
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 449