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 |
| Locations: | Bagotville, Que. Cold Lake, Alta. |