F18 from Hornet to Super Hornet | Part 2 Evolution of a fighter

In case you missed it, check out part 1 here: https://youtu.be/VltKVhTorJc

The Super Hornet is an evolution of the Hornet, and just like the Hornet the Super Hornet is a multirole, twin engine, supersonic carrier capable fighter AND attack aircraft. Also similar to the Hornet, the Super Hornet’s notable features include: twin tails, folding wings, a tail section that has vertical stabilizers forward of the elevators, a unique extended wing design, Leading Edge Extensions or LEX, reinforced landing gear for carrier operations, and wingtip missile racks. However unlike the Hornet, the Super Hornet has rectangular intake ramps, a larger “sawtooth” wing, and is about 20% larger than the Hornet.

With its larger wing, more powerful engines, and extended combat radius, Super Hornets are used as fleet defenders, air superiority fighters, long range strike aircraf twith precision guided weapons, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air defenses,close air support, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and even tanker missions. Essentially the Super Hornet is capable of performing every mission type in the tactical spectrum, making it the embodiment of a multirole fighter.

Specifications:

Length: 60 ft 1¼ in (18.31 m)
Height: 16 ft (4.88 m)
Wingspan: 44 ft 8½ in (13.62 m)

Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph, 1,915 km/h) at 40,000 ft (12,190 m)

Empty weight: 32,081 lb (14,552 kg)
Loaded weight: 47,000 lb place under lbs (fighter configuration)
Max. takeoff weight: 66,000 lb (29,937 kg)

Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans
Dry thrust: 13,000 lbf (62.3 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: 22,000 lbf (97.9 kN) each


Thrust/weight: 0.93 (1.1 with loaded weight & 50% internal fuel)

Engine Thrust Class: 36,000 lbs total for 2 engines
Thrust/weight: 0.96 (1.13 with loaded weight at 50% internal fuel)
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