Boeing CF-18 Hornet

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:canard-delta_wing
twin-engine
high maneuverability
fighter-bomber
high thrust-to-weight ratio
high-mounted wings
fly-by-wire control system
designed for carrier operations
precision strike capabilities
still in service with some air forces
CF-18A,_CF-18B,_CF-18D
based_on_F/A-18_Hornet
F/A-18_Hornet_family
gptkbp:armament various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles
gptkbp:avionics advanced radar and targeting systems
gptkbp:built 1,480
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:colors various camouflage patterns
gptkbp:countermeasures electronic warfare systems
gptkbp:crew 1 or 2
gptkbp:crew_size gptkb:Martin-Baker_Mk._14
gptkbp:design gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas
gptkbp:electronic_warfare 1991 Gulf War
gptkbp:engine 2 × General Electric F404
gptkbp:firstFlight November 18, 1978
gptkbp:firstMatch capable
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 450 mi (724 km)
gptkbp:headlights twin vertical stabilizers
gptkbp:height 15 ft 3 in (4.65 m)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boeing CF-18 Hornet
gptkbp:introduced 1982
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle type
gptkbp:length 56 ft 0 in (17.07 m)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:maximum_speed 1,190 mph (1,915 km/h)
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 51,000 lb (23,000 kg)
gptkbp:missions close air support
air defense
air patrols
integrated avionics
interdiction
intelligence,_surveillance,_and_reconnaissance_(ISR)
gptkbp:nickname Hornet
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,250 mi (2,000 km)
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:produces $29 million (1998)
gptkbp:range 2,250 mi (3,620 km)
gptkbp:retired 2020 (Canadian Forces)
gptkbp:role multirole combat aircraft
gptkbp:safety_features limited radar cross-section
gptkbp:service_ceiling 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
gptkbp:successor Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
gptkbp:supportRole training
reconnaissance
air superiority
ground attack
gptkbp:tourism various modernization programs
gptkbp:trainTypes CF-18B
gptkbp:variant gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas_F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:wingspan 40 ft 0 in (12.19 m)