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The McDonnell Douglas F-18A Hornet is an American made single-seat 
combat/strike aircraft. 
Wing span:                 11,43 m.
Length:                    17,07 m.
Height:                    4,66 m.
Max. speed:                Mach 1.8 (1915 km/h, 1190 mph.)
Empty weight:              21,830 lbs.(9900 kg.)
Max. weight:               48,250 lbs.(21886 kg.)
Powerplant:                two General Electric F404-GE-400 
                           afterburning turbofans
Thrust:                    9,230 lbs.(4186 kg.) (each)
With Afterburner:          16,000 lbs.(7257 kg.) (each)