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Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
The F/A-18E is a single-seat and the F a two-seat multirole attack and fighter aircraft, flown from carriers. Two General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans of 22,000 pounds of thrust each power it to Mach 1.8 and a ceiling above 50,000 feet. The Navy quotes a combat range of 1,275 nautical miles, clean with two AIM-9 missiles, and a ferry range of 1,660 nautical miles with three 480-gallon tanks, which is the figure used here. First flight was in November 1995, and VFA-115 reached initial operational capability in September 2001. Block III adds a 10,000-hour airframe life.
- Range
- 1,910 miles (1,660 nm, 3,070 km) unrefueled
- Engines
- Two General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans in the fuselage
- Max takeoff weight
- 66,000 lb (29,932 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 60 ft 4 in (18.38 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44 ft 11 in (13.68 m) |
| Height | 16 ft 0 in (4.87 m) |
| Ceiling | 50,000 ft (15,200 m) |
| First flight | November 1995 |
| Entry into service | September 2001 |
| Status | In service |
| Type codes | ICAO F18S |
Who flies it
- US Navy
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