CF-188 Hornet
The CF-188 Hornet, commonly called the CF-18, is a multi-role fighter aircraft. It is used for air defence, air superiority, ground attack, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation.
The Hornet is a fast, light and manoeuvrable aircraft. Because of its power, speed and target-tracking capabilities, it has had great success in many military operations in Canada and around the world.
| Length | 17.07 m |
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| Wingspan | 12.31 m |
| Height | 4.66 m |
| Empty weight | 10,455 kg |
| Maximum standard thrust per engine | 4,850 kg |
| Maximum afterburner thrust per engine | 7,290 kg |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 |
| Range | 3,700 km |
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| This aircraft is used for | Fighter Air demonstration |
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