3432 x 2264 px | 29,1 x 19,2 cm | 11,4 x 7,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
28 maggio 2016
Ubicazione:
Salute to Veterans Airshow, Columbia, Missouri USA
Altre informazioni:
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole fighter jet, designed to dogfight and attack ground targets (F/A for Fighter/Attack). The F/A-18 has a top speed of Mach 1.8. It can carry a wide variety of bombs and missiles, including air-to-air and air-to-ground, supplemented by the 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon. It is powered by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines, which give the aircraft a high thrust-to-weight ratio. The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, primarily attributed to its leading edge extensions. The fighter's primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, air interdiction, close air support and aerial reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset. Max takeoff weight: 51, 900 lb. Max speed: 1, 190 mph (Mach 1.8+).
