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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

Military
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

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The F/A-18 Hornet defined naval aviation with twin engines and single-pilot multirole flexibility. At 17.1 meters long with a 12.3-meter span, it achieved 1,299 km/h while maintaining agility for dogfighting and bomb runs from carrier decks.

Specifications

Role
Multirole fighter
Origin
United States
Crew
1
Engines
2
Length
17.1 m
Wingspan
12.3 m
Max speed
1,299 km/h