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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet Specifications


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Data for AircraftMcDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Year Introduced1983
Number Built1480
Rotor Diameter
Wingspan40 ft (12.3 m) -- with AIM-9 Sidewinders
Aspect Ratio
Disc Loading
Height15 ft 4 in (4.7 m)
Wing Area400 ft² (38 m²)
Wing Loading93 lb/ft² (454 kg/m²)
Length56 ft (17.1 m)
Lift-to-Drag Ratio
Engine TypeGeneral Electric F404-GE-402, 11,000 lbf (48.9 kN)
Country of OriginUSA
Empty Weight23,000 lb (10,400 kg)
Max Landing Weight
Max Ramp Weight51,900 lb (23,500 kg)
Useful Load28,900 lb
Seats1
CrewF/A-18C: 1, F/A-18D: 2 (pilot and weapons system officer)
Power Loading
Thrust to Weight
Cockpit Length
Cockpit Width
Cockpit Height
Load Limit Negative
Load Limit Positive
Fuel Capacity
Oil Capacity