Two US Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets in an iconic opposing inverted pass maneuver during an airshow.
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Two US Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets in an iconic opposing inverted pass maneuver during an airshow.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F/A-18 Hornet
Model
F/A-18 Hornet (Blue Angels variant)
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
Airline
US Navy (Blue Angels)
Livery
US Navy Blue Angels display team
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
General Electric F404-GE-402
Thrust
79 kN (17,700 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
13.7 m
Length
17.1 m
Height
4.7 m
MTOW
23,400 kg
Range
2,346 km
Capacity
1 (pilot)
Cruise Speed
1,062 km/h
Location
Airport Code
NPA/KNPA
Airport Name
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field