Overview
Larger and longer-ranged than the original Hornet, the Super Hornet flies from aircraft carriers and can also refuel other jets in flight. The EA-18G Growler electronic-warfare aircraft is based on it.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 18.31 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.62 m |
| Height | 4.88 m |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 14,552 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 29,937 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,915 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.80 |
| Range | 2,346 km |
| Ferry range | 3,330 km |
| Combat radius | 722 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Rate of climb | 228.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 11 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | General Electric F414-GE-400 |
| Thrust (each) | 62.3 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 97.9 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Kevin T. Murray Jr. / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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