Day 12
Today's Featured Aircraft:
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are supersonic twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft variants derived from the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet series. The F/A-18E single-seat and F/A-18F tandem-seat variants are larger and more advanced versions of the F/A-18C and D Hornet.The Super Hornet has an internal 20mm M61A2 rotary cannon and can carry air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface and a variety of other weapons. Additional fuel can be carried in up to five external fuel tanks and the aircraft can be configured as an airborne tanker by adding an external air-to-air refueling system.
Other Facts
- Manufacturers: McDonnell Douglas (1995–1997), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–present)
- Primary users: United States Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Kuwait Air Force
- Wingspan: 45 ft. 0 in.
- Top speed: 1,190 mph
- Engine types: General Electric F414
- Range: 2,069 mi
- Number of seats: 1 or 2
- Weight: 32,080 lbs
- First Flight: 29 November 1995