The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop, the F/A-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The Hornet is also used by the air forces of several other nations, and since 1986, by the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 29.8ft (9.1m)
- Length 39.3ft (12.0m)
- Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 16,782lbs (7,612kg)
- Loaded Weight 25,126lbs (11,397kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.683
- Wing Loading 85.9lbs/ft2 (419.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 292.4ft2 (27.2m2)
- Drag Points 3124
Parts
- Number of Parts 51
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 381
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