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The Hornet: A Familiar Brother
F/A-18 is a common term for us. Switzerland already possesses 30 of them. The latest model has been given steroids, just as Glumanda became Glurak, the F/A-18 has evolved into the Super Hornet. With this advancement, its wingspan is now 25 percent larger, and the two engines provide 35 percent more thrust. Also noteworthy is the 33 percent increase in fuel capacity, which benefits the range of the Super Hornet. This is an essential factor in Switzerland.
Country of Origin: USA
Type: Multirole Combat Aircraft
Length: 18.32 m
Wingspan: 13.63 m
Wing Area: 46.45 m²
Height: 4.88 m
Crew: 1 Pilot
Weight: 13,864 kg
Fuel Capacity: 6,532 kg
Maximum Speed: Mach 1.8
Minimum Speed: N/A
Maximum Altitude: 15,240 m
Maximum Rate of Climb: 229 m/s
Payload: 8,030 kg
Engines: 2 General Electric F414-GE-400 Turbofans
Takeoff Distance: N/A
Landing Distance: N/A
First Flight: November 29, 1995
Total Units: 608.