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Spotter's notes
Duluth MN Airshow. July, 2023
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F/A-18F
Model
F/A-18F Super Hornet
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United States Navy (VX-9)
Livery
VX-9 Vampires Test Squadron, U.S. Navy, XE tail code
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans
Thrust
44,000 lbf (196 kN) total
Wingspan
13.62 m
Length
18.31 m
Height
4.88 m
MTOW
29,937 kg
Range
2,346 km (clean/configured for ferry flight)
Capacity
Pilot Weapons Systems Officer (2 crew); up to 8,050 kg external stores
Cruise Speed
1,062 km/h
Noise Rating
Typically around 140 dB on takeoff (no civilian ICAO noise rating, military only)
Location
Airport Code
DLH/KDLH
Airport Name
Duluth International Airport