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Panavia Aircraft Tornado ADV Military
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerPanavia AircraftMcDonnell Douglas
TypeFighters & multiroleFighters & multirole
Origin —🇺🇸 United States
First flight19791978
StatusRetiredIn service
Units built2181,480
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length18.06 m17.10 m
Wingspan13.90 m12.30 m
Height—4.70 m
Wing area—37.2 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight—10,400 kg
Max. take-off weight—23,400 kg
Performance
Max. speed—1,915 km/h
Max. Mach—Mach 1.80
Ferry range—3,330 km
Combat radius—740 km
Service ceiling—15,240 m
Rate of climb—254.0 m/s
Crew & capacity
Crew—1–2
Hardpoints—9
Powerplant
Engines—2
Engine type——
Engine model—GE F404-GE-402
Thrust (each)—48.9 kN
Thrust with afterburner (each)—79.2 kN

At a glance

Wingspan

Panavia Aircraft Tornado ADV
14 m
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet
12 m

Length

Panavia Aircraft Tornado ADV
18 m
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet
17 m

Units built

Panavia Aircraft Tornado ADV
218
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet
1,480

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.