MilitaryF/A-18A/C/D
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. It serves as the backbone of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation, with A, C, and D variants representing single-seat fighter/attack and two-seat trainer/strike configurations respectively.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Introduced | 1983 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,915 km/h |
| Range | 3,330 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 23.5 t |
History
Developed by McDonnell Douglas in the United States, the initial F/A-18A entered service in 1983 and has seen extensive combat in various conflicts.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 132 | confirmed |
| Spain | 12 | confirmed |
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