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The legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet on display, showcasing its iconic blue and gold livery.
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Spotter's notes
This Hornet is preserved indoors at a museum, likely the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum annex), among an impressive collection of historic military aircraft.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F18
Model
F/A-18 Hornet
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
Airline
Blue Angels (U.S. Navy demonstration team)
Livery
U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration team
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
General Electric F404 turbofans
Thrust
7,258 kgf (71.2 kN, 16,000 lbf) per engine with afterburner
Wingspan
13.62 meters
Length
17.07 meters
Height
4.66 meters
MTOW
23,400 kilograms
Range
2,346 kilometers (ferry range, internal fuel)
Capacity
Single/tandem seat (fighter, attacker) — no passengers
Cruise Speed
1,045 km/h
Noise Rating
120+ dB at takeoff (military jets not certified under civil ICAO noise standards)