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RAAF F/A-18 Specifications

Australian F/A-18 Photo
Type:Single seat twin engine land and carrier based fighter and attack plane.Tandem Seat for Training.

Manufactured by:McDonnell Douglas

Entered Service:1987

Accomodation:Single and tandem seat models in Australia

Powerplant:Two General Electric F404-GE-400 turbofans.16,000 lb thrust.

Performance:

  • Max speed =Mach 1.8+(1,188+ mph) at 40,000ft(12,190m)
  • Initial Climb rate=45,000 ft/min
  • Service ceiling=50,000ft+
  • Attack radius=662 miles(1,965km)
  • Thrust-weight ratio=1:1

    Dimensions:

  • Span=37ft 6in(11.43m)
  • length=56ft(17.07m)
  • Height=15ft 3.5in(4.66m)
  • Wing area=400 sq ft(37.16m^2)

    Armament:

  • M61A1; 6 barrel 20mm gun
  • 6 AIM-9L/M; Sidewinder Air-Air Missile
  • 4 AIM-7F/M; Sparrow Air-Air Missile
  • 10 Mk.82; Various Configurations
  • 4 Mk.84;
  • 2 Mk.84; Laser Guided
  • 4 AGM-84C/D; Harpoon Anti-Shipping Missile
  • 3 Drop tanks; 300 gallon
  • Notes:
  • And lots more to come

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