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F-18 (Blue Angels)

14.9k MrWarPac  9.1 years ago

Simple Version Of F/A-18/E Super Hornet

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (F/A designation for Fighter/Attack). Designed by McDonnell Douglas 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. The U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, has used the Hornet since 1986.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 39.6ft (12.1m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 6,404lbs (2,904kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,437lbs (6,548kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.556
  • Wing Loading 26.5lbs/ft2 (129.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 543.9ft2 (50.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1888

Parts

  • Number of Parts 51
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 251