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A US Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet (VMFA-112 'Cowboys') on the ramp at dusk with scenic mountains in the background.
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Spotter's notes
VMFA-112 is a Reserve Marine Corps squadron. The aircraft is in typical low-visibility tactical paint, displaying '07' modex and the tail code 'MA'.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F/A-18C
Model
F/A-18C Hornet
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
Airline
United States Marine Corps (VMFA-112 'Cowboys')
Livery
US Marine Corps standard low-visibility gray tactical paint scheme
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 x General Electric F404-GE-402 turbofans
Thrust
Each engine: 78 kN (17,700 lbf) with afterburner
Wingspan
11.4 meters
Length
17.1 meters
Height
4.7 meters
MTOW
23,400 kilograms
Range
2,346 kilometers (clean, ferry range)
Capacity
Single pilot (can be two in D version); external stores: up to 6,215 kg ordnance
Cruise Speed
1,060 km/h (Mach 0.85, high subsonic cruise); max Mach 1.8
Noise Rating
Military jets not rated under civil ICAO noise; generally 130+ dB at takeoff