Hornet CF188 (CF-18), B Model
McDonnell-Douglas (Boeing)
Tail #: 188911
Dimensions: 12.31m (with missiles), Length: 17.07m, Height: 4.66m
Max Weight: 22,387 kg
Max Speed: Mach 1.8 (2,200 km/h at sea level)
Crew: 2 pilots
Role: Fighter/Trainer
In service: since 1983
The Hornet at the National Air Force Museum of Canada entered service in 1982. It was used as a training aircraft, and thus carries two pilots, by 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron in Cold Lake, Alberta, which is the home of all F-18 training in Canada. The aircraft was presented to the Museum in 2009, in commemoration of the 100 Years of Flight anniversary.
Here are some videos of the F18 Hornet in Action
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