Friday 20 December 2013

F/A-18 Hornet

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Role ---Multirole fighter
National origin ---United States
Manufacturer ---McDonnell Douglas / Boeing Northrop
First flight ---18 November 1978
Introduction ---7 January 1983
Status ---Active
Number built ---F/A-18A–D: 1,480
Unit cost ---US$29–57 million (2006)
Developed from ---Northrop YF-17
Variants --McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet
High Alpha Research Vehicle
X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing
Developed into ---Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.


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