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**Data for each of these
characteristics can be
obtained by contacting
the EICO
Aviation Specialist
at the NAVFAC Criteria
Office.
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 All-weather
fighter and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18 Hornet is the nation's
first strike-fighter. It was designed for traditional strike applications
such as interdiction and close air support without compromising its
fighter capabilities.
The F/A-18 is a twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft.
The F/A-18A and C are single seat aircraft. The F/A-18B and D are dual-seaters.
The B model is used primarily for training, while the D model is the
current Navy aircraft for attack, tactical air control, forward air
control and reconnaissance squadrons.
The F/A-18C and D models are the result of a block upgrade in 1987 incorporating
provisions for employing updated missiles and jamming devices against enemy ordnance. C
and D models delivered since 1989 also include an improved night attack capability.
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Aircraft Type |
Fixed Wing Fighter |
|
Aircraft Manufacturer
|
Boeing
& Northrop
Grumman
|
Engine Manufacturer |
General
Electric
|
Engine Number |
F404-GE-400
|
Type of Landing Gear |
Single Tricycle |
Design Gear Load |
21,000 lbs. Main; 10,152 Nose
|
Design Tire Pressure |
200 psi |
Pass/Cov Ratio Channelized |
8.22 |
pass/Cov Ratio Unchannelized |
16.44 |
|
|
Wingspan |
37.5 ft
|
Length (Overall) |
56.0 ft
|
Height (Overall) |
15.3 ft |
Wheelbase |
10.2 ft |
Nose to centerline of main gear |
32.2 ft
|
|
Wheel track (tread) Main
|
14.5 in
|
|
Wheel track (tread) Nose
|
10.0 in
|
Vertical clearance of wingtip at
maximum weight |
7.8 ft |
Centerline of fuselage to
approximate pivot point based on maximum
steering angle or locked wheels |
5.6 ft |
Height of jet engine on
centerline of fuselage |
5.9 ft
|
|
|
Minimum turning radius |
36.5 ft
|
Engine operating danger areas -
idle |
50 fps @
65' Aft |
Ground clearance |
** |
Electrical Service |
• Maximum kVa by aircraft
for 400Hz distribution |
18.5 kVa
|
Mechanical Service |
• Air starting system |
132.00
lb/min - 45psig |
• Preconditioned air |
50.00
lb/min - 3psig |
• Environmental control air |
110.00
lb/min - 45psig |
|
|
Min takeoff weight |
37 klbs
|
Min takeoff distance with min
takeoff weight |
2,300 ft
|
Min takeoff distance with min
takeoff weight with abort distance |
** |
Max takeoff weight at peace-time |
51.9 klbs
|
Max takeoff weight at war-time |
51.9 klbs
|
Min takeoff distance with max
takeoff weight |
4,500 ft
|
Min landing weight |
** |
Max landing weight |
72 klbs
|
• Corner |
33 klbs
|
• Field |
39 klbs
|
Min landing distance at min
landing weight |
3,300 ft
|
Min landing distance at max
landing weight |
4,300 ft
|
Peace-time weight used for
pavement evaluation |
** |
View / Sort aircraft on Spreadsheet.
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