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Cf-18
One of the best Fighter Bombers in the world.
The Hornet's primary roles include the air defense of North America, training with our allies, and responding to situations anywhere in the world.
During the Gulf War, 24 CF-18s were sent to Qatar to participate in the American-led Desert Shield and Desert Storm campaigns. Canadian pilots flew more than 5,700 hours — about 2,700 combat air patrol missions — to protect Canadian naval forces in the Gulf.
Two years ago, CF-18s were equipped with infra-red sensors and laser designators for precision-guided weapons. Each aircraft carries a pod which incorporates a forward-looking infra-red sensor that allows pilots to see targets at night. It also has a laser designator to guide precision bombing.
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 17.07 m
Wingspan: 12.31 m
Height: 4.66 m
Weight: 10,455 kg
Power: 2 General Electric F404 low bypass turbojets
Speed: Mach 1.8
Ceiling: 15,000 m
Range: 3,704 km(more with air-to-air refueling)
Armament: The Hornet can carry more than 13,700 pounds (6,199 kg) of external load on nine
stations. It has an all-weather air-to-air radar and a control system for accurate
delivery of conventional or guided weapons. There are two wing tip stations, two inboard
wing stations for fuel tanks or air-to-ground weapons, two nacelle fuselage stations for
Sparrows or sensor pods, and one centerline station for fuel or air-to-ground
weapons.Sidewinder and Sparrow air-to-air missiles, Maverick air-to-ground missile,
conventional bombs and precision-guided bombs, rockets, and M-61 20mm cannon
Crew: 1 pilot (CF-18A), 2 pilots (CF-18B)
Year(s) procured: 1982 to 1988
Quantity in CF: 122 (60 operational/62 fighter training, testing and rotation)
Location(s): 3 Wing Bagotville, Que. 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta.
