The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet had several forms before reaching the design we see today. It was based on the late 1960s design of a twin engine multimission fighter called the Northrop Cobra. This design was originally sold to outside buyers before being improved upon by the U.S. Navy. .
b. Congress requests new airplane to replace the A-7 and USMC F-4.
After rejecting several proposals for Navy Air Combat protypes and not having enough money to start from scratch on a whole new design, Congress directed the Navy in 1975 to begin modifications on the Cobra and selected McDonnell Douglas to work with Northrop as the prime contractors. .
e. A final design is selected.
After major redesigns and improvements to the Cobra's combat radius, radar powers and aircraft carrier compatability, it was assigned the designation F-18A. .
d. Even more improvements.
With the addition of digital computer systems and new display and control capabilities leads us to the F/A-18 Hornet, named for its dual function, we see today. .
e. Usage Today.
Besides the United States, the Hornet is used by Australia, Canada, Spain, Finland, Kuwait and Switzerland.
2. Specifications .
a. Cost.
The unit cost of a Hornet is $24 million dollars. .
b. Dimensions .
The Hornet weighs roughly 35-60 thousand lbs depending on which type of mission it is performing. It stands over fifteen feet off the ground and is over fifty-five feet long. It can reach speeds upwards of 1,300 miles per hour and has a wingspan of 37 feet 5 inches.
c. Range.
It has a range between a 400-575 nautical mile radius.
d. Power.
The Hornet is powered by two enhanced performance turbofan engines.
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e. Crew.
Depending on configuration and model the crew of the Hornet is either one or two. In the case of two, one pilot and one weapons and sensors officer, also known as the WSO.
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