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Welcome to the Unofficial Canadian Air Force web site.
Equipment
: CF-18 Hornet
Images courtesy of DND.
The CF-18 Hornet is a interceptor and ground attack fighter.
The Hornet's primary roles include the air defense of North America, training with our allies, and responding to situations anywhere in the world. Note: The CF-18 will under go a major, 13 stand-alone projects for a total cost of approximately \$1.2 billion, the projects will start beyond the Year 2000.If you need any or more information on the Hornets just
e-mail me and all see what I can do.Facts and Figures:
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Length: 17.07 m |
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Wingspan: 12.31 m |
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Height: 4.66 m |
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Weight: 10,455 kg |
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Power: 2 General Electric F404 low bypass turbojets |
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Speed: Mach 1.8 |
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Ceiling: 15,000 m |
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Range: 3,704 (more with air-to-air refueling) |
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Armament: Sidewinder and Sparrow air-to-air missiles, Maverick air-to-ground missile, conventional bombs and precision-guided bombs, rockets, and M-61 20mm cannon |
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Crew: 1 pilot (CF-18A), 2 pilots (CF-18B) |
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Year(s) procured: 1982 to 1988 |
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Quantity in CF: 122 (60 operational/62 fighter training, testing and rotation) |
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Location(s): 3 Wing Bagotville, Que. 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta. |
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