F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18C Hornet
Multi-Role Fighters
Basic Information
Name
F/A-18C Hornet
Designation
F/A-18C Hornet
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Multi-Role Fighters
Manufacturer
Boeing
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The F/A-18C Hornet is an improved model of the single seat F/A-18A incorporating provisions for employing updated missiles and jamming devices. The C model also has improved night attack capability, more powerful engines and a new radar. Some of these features were introduced in late production F/A-18C/D aircraft. The US Navy and USMC plan to replace their F/A-18C/D aircraft with the F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter between the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Max Speed
2149.2 km/h
Range
2554.0 km
Service Ceiling
15250 m
Wingspan
12.30 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Multi-Role Fighters
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Boeing
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1987
Total Production
?
Unitary Cost
USD $29 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
1
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
35,400 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
23,541 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
15,250 meter
Performance — Max Range
2,554 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
597 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120A AMRAAM
Item 2
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120B AMRAAM
Item 3
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-7M Sparrow
Item 4
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-7P Sparrow
Item 5
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-9M Sidewinder
Item 6
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-9M-9 Sidewinder
Item 7
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-9X Sidewinder
Item 8
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88A HARM
Item 9
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88B HARM
Item 10
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88C HARM
Item 11
Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88D HARM
Item 12
Anti-Ship Missiles: AGM-84D Harpoon
Item 13
Bombs: GBU-10 Paveway II
Item 14
Bombs: GBU-12 Paveway II
Item 15
Bombs: GBU-16 Paveway II
Item 16
Cruise Missiles: AGM-84H SLAM ER
Item 17
Radar Systems: AN/APG-65 (1)
Item 18
Radar Systems: AN/APG-73 (1)
Item 19
Standoff Weapons: AGM-65F Maverick
Item 20
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
23541 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (4)
United States
Finland
Kuwait
Switzerland
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