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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18c HORNET

Type:McDonnell Dougles F/A-18C is a single-seat carrierborne and land-based multi-role Fighter and attack aeroplanes.

Engine two 16,000-hp (7,257-kg) afterburning thrust General Electric F404-GE-400 turbofans.

Performance: maximum speed 1,189+ mph (1,913+ km/h) or Mach 1.8+ at optimum altitude; initial climb rate 45,000 ft (13,715 m) per minute; service ceiling about 50,000 ft (15,240 m); radius 460+ miles (740+ km)on hi-hi-hi interception mission.

Weights: empty 23,050 lb (10,455 kg); maximum take-off 49.224 lb (22,328 kg).

Armament: one 20-mm rotary-barrel cannon, and up to 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)of disposable stores on nine hardpoints.

 

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