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Spotter's notes
Grand Forks AFB airshow. High winds and an unusual dust storm hampered the show. Real bummer
Edit: I just noticed that this squadron is named “Dust Devils “. Very fitting for the weather that day.
Aircraft identity
Registration
165669
ICAO Type
F18F
Model
F/A-18F Super Hornet
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United States Navy
Livery
U.S. Navy VX-31 "Dust Devils" test squadron
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans
Thrust
22,000 lbf (98 kN) each with afterburner
Wingspan
13.62 meters
Length
18.31 meters
Height
4.88 meters
MTOW
29,937 kg
Range
2,346 km
Capacity
2 (crew; pilot and WSO)
Cruise Speed
1,046 km/h
Noise Rating
Typically 120 dB (no ICAO rating as this is military)
Location
Airport Code
RDR/KRDR
Airport Name
Grand Forks Air Force Base