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