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 43.2ft (13.2m)
- Length 54.2ft (16.5m)
- Height 14.5ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 13,451lbs (6,101kg)
- Loaded Weight 27,731lbs (12,578kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.431
- Wing Loading 24.7lbs/ft2 (120.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,123.2ft2 (104.3m2)
- Drag Points 6818
Parts
- Number of Parts 93
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 673
