Plane Spotting - McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) CF-18 Hornet (CF-188)

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F18 demo team Canada.

Registration 188774

ICAO Type CF18

Model CF-18 Hornet (CF-188)

Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

Airline Royal Canadian Air Force

Livery Royal Canadian Air Force – commemorative/heritage livery

Military Military

Engine 2 × General Electric F404-GE-400

Thrust 7,258 kgf (71.2 kN; 16,000 lbf) each with afterburner

Wingspan 11.43 m

Length 17.07 m

Height 4.66 m

MTOW 23,400 kg

Range 3,700 km (ferry); 2,089 km (combat)

Capacity Single-seat or two-seat (trainer); combat only, no passengers; cargo negligible

Cruise Speed 1,063 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Noise Rating Not rated for ICAO civil noise standard (military use)