F/A-18B Hornet
F/A-18B Hornet
Multi-Role Fighters
Basic Information
Name
F/A-18B Hornet
Designation
F/A-18B Hornet
Alternate Designation
CF-18B (Canadian Air Force version), EF-18B (Spanish Air Force version)
Equipment Type
Multi-Role Fighters
Manufacturer
Boeing
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The F/A-18B is a dual seat aircraft designed to provide training for the F/A-18 platform with less fuel capacity than the A model. It achieved operational capability in 1983 and retains full capability for air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. This aircraft has been ordered by the US Navy and USMC as well as by the air forces operating the F/A-18A aircraft.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
2149.2 km/h
Range
2470.0 km
Service Ceiling
15250 m
Wingspan
12.30 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Multi-Role Fighters
Status
Active
Also Known As
CF-18B (Canadian Air Force version), EF-18B (Spanish Air Force version)
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Boeing
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1983
Total Production
?
Unitary Cost
USD $29 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
2
Dimensions — Height
4.7 meter
Dimensions — Length
17.1 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
20 millimeter
Dimensions — Wingspan
12.3 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust
32,000 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
21,320 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
15,250 meter
Performance — Max Range
2,470 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
597 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120A AMRAAM (2)
Item 2
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120B AMRAAM (2)
Item 3
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-7M Sparrow (2)
Item 4
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-7P Sparrow (2)
Item 5
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88A HARM
Item 6
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88B HARM
Item 7
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88C HARM
Item 8
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88D HARM
Item 9
Anti-Ship Missiles: AGM-84D Harpoon
Item 10
Bombs: GBU-10 Paveway II
Item 11
Bombs: GBU-12 Paveway II
Item 12
Bombs: GBU-16 Paveway II
Item 13
Cruise Missiles: AGM-84H SLAM ER
Item 14
Standoff Weapons: AGM-65F Maverick
Item 15
Standoff Weapons: AGM-84E SLAM
Variants
Variant 1
F/A-18A Hornet
Variant 2
F/A-18B Hornet
Variant 3
F/A-18C Hornet
Variant 4
F/A-18D Hornet
Variant 5
F/A-18E Super Hornet
Variant 6
F/A-18F Super Hornet
Variant 7
EA-18G Growler
Variant 8
F/A-18XT Advanced Super Hornet
Variant 9
F/A-18E Block III Super Hornet
Variant 10
F/A-18F Block III Super Hornet
Variant 11
EA-18G Block III
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Multirole Aircraft
Air > Multirole Aircraft
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000542
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17.1 m
Width
12.3 m
Height
4.7 m
Weight
21320 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (4)
United States
Spain
Australia
Canada
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