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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Nimitz-class
yes
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gptkbp:armament
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various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles
air-to-air missiles
air-to-ground missiles
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gptkbp:avionics
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gptkb:AN/_ALE-47_countermeasures_dispenser_system
gptkb:AN/_ASQ-214
gptkb:AN/_APG-65_radar
gptkb:AN/_ALR-67_radar_warning_receiver
gptkb:AN/_ASQ-228_ATFLIR
advanced radar and targeting systems
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gptkbp:cockpit
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glass cockpit
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gptkbp:combat_experience
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gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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740 km
450 mi (724 km)
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gptkbp:compatibility
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advanced support systems for maintenance
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gptkbp:crew
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2
1 or 2
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gptkbp:design
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multirole
twin-engine
supersonic
carrier-capable
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gptkbp:development
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Mc Donnell Douglas and Northrop
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:General_Electric_F404
2 × General Electric F404
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gptkbp:exported_to
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several countries
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1978
November 18, 1978
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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13,500 lb (6,100 kg)
3,200 L
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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composite materials
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gptkbp:has_airport
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highly capable air-to-air combat capabilities
versatile air-to-ground strike capabilities
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gptkbp:height
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15 ft 3 in (4.65 m)
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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significant role in modern naval aviation.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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F-18 Hornet
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle type
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gptkbp:length
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17.1 m
56 ft 0 in (17.07 m)
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gptkbp:length_with_refueling_probe
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18.3 m
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gptkbp:maintenance
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relatively low maintenance costs
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
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gptkbp:max_speed
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1,190 km/h
1,190 mph (1,915 km/h)
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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27,000 kg
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gptkbp:membership
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gptkb:Green_Lantern
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gptkbp:mission
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networked mission systems
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Green_Lantern
gptkb:Super_Hornet
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Kuwait_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Spanish_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:Canadian_Forces
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gptkbp:operational_range
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2,250 km
extended operational range with external tanks
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gptkbp:primary_function
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air superiority
ground attack
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:Kuwait_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkb:Canadian_Forces
gptkb:Swiss_Air_Force
gptkb:Spanish_Air_Force
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gptkbp:range
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2,250 mi (3,620 km)
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:2020
still in service
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gptkbp:role
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multirole combat aircraft
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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gptkb:Martin-Baker_Mk._14
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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15,240 m
50,000 ft (15,240 m)
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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limited radar cross-section
limited stealth capabilities
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:F-35_Lightning_II
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gptkbp:tail_type
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twin vertical stabilizers
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:F/_A-18_A/_B
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gptkbp:training_programs
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extensive training programs for pilots
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gptkbp:upgrades
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continuous upgrades throughout service life
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:F/_A-18_A
gptkb:F/_A-18_B
gptkb:F/_A-18_C
gptkb:F/_A-18_D
F/ A-18 A, F/ A-18 B, F/ A-18 C, F/ A-18 D, F/ A-18 E, F/ A-18 F
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gptkbp:wing_area
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460 m²
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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high-mounted wings
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gptkbp:wingspan
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12.3 m
40 ft 0 in (12.19 m)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Smithsonian_National_Air_and_Space_Museum
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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