BuNo. 162435

The F/A-18 Hornet has become the workhorse ofthe US Navy and Marine Corps aviation. Thiscarrier-based all weather strike/fighter has serveda multitude of roles since entering service in1983. The Hornet's first combat missions werestrikes against Libya in 1986, and OperationDesert Storm in 1991. Technological upgrades(and introduction of the two-seat Super Hornet)have allowed the Hornet to replace many legendaryaircraft; such as the F-4 Phantom II, A-7 Corsair II,A-6 Intruder, F-14 Tomcat, and S-3 Viking. One basicaircraft type performing multi-missions allowsthe Navy to streamline maintenance and training.The Blue Angels have flown Hornets since 1986.

Manufacturer : McDonnell- Douglas (later Boing)
Type: carrier-based strike fighter
Crew : pilot
Powerplant: two 16,000 lb (7,257.5 kg) static thrustGeneral Electric F404-GE- 400 turbofans
Wingspan: 37ft 6 in (11.43 m)
Length: 56 ft (17.06 m)
Height: 15 ft 4 in (4.66 m)
Weight: 23,000 lbs (10,433 kg) empty; 52,000 lbs(23,587 kg) maximum
Armament: one 20mm Vulcan multi-barrel cannon,two Sidewinder (short range), air-to-air missles, (wingtips); up to 15,000 lbs (6,818 kg) external ordnance
Maximum speed: 1,127 mph (1,814 km/h)
Combat radius: 460 miles (740 kilometers)fighter; 660 miles (1,062 kilometers ) attack
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)

This aircraft on loan from the National Museumof Naval Aviation at Pensacola, Florida

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