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The F-18 is an all weather attack aircraft.The single seat F/A-18 Hornet is the nation's first strike-fighter.It was designed for traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air support without compromising its fighter capabilities, the F/A-18 at the same time increases strike mission survivability and supplements the F-14 Tomcat in fleet air defense. F/A-18 Hornets are currently operating in 37 tactical squadronsfrom air stations world-wide, and from 10 aircraft carriers. It is proudly flown by the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstartion Squadron.
General Characteristics, E and F models Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft Contractor: McDonnell Douglas Unit Cost: $35 million Propulsion: Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines Thrust: 22,000 pounds (9,997 kg) static thrust per engine Length: 60.3 feet (18.5 meters) Height: 16 feet (4.87 meters) Maximum Take Off Fross Weight: 66,000 pounds (29,932 kg) Wingspan: 44.9 feet (13.68 meters) Ceiling: 50,000+feet Speed: Mach 1.8+ Crew:A,C and E models: one B,D and F models: two Armament: one 20mm MK-61A1 Vulcan cannon; External Payload: AIM 9 Sidewinder, AIM 7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAMM, Harpoon, Harm, Shrike, SLAM, SLAM-ER, Walleye, Maverick missles; Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Direct Attack Munition (JDAM); various general pupose bombs, mines and rockets.
