Role: Multi-role attack and fighter
Crew: F/A-18E x 1 / F/A-18F x 2
Dimensions
Length: 60.3 ft (18.5 m)
Height: 16 ft (4.87 m)
Wingspan: 44.9 ft (13.68 m)
Weight: Maximum Gross Take-off 66,000 lbs (29,932 kg)
Performance
Power Plant: 2 x F414-GE-400 turbofans
Thrust (Static): 22,000 lbs (9,977kg) per engine
Ceiling : 50,000 ft +
Speed: Mach 1.8 +
Armament: 1 x M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon (internal)
Possible External Payload: AIM 7 Sparrow
AIM-120 AMRAAM
Harpoon
HARM
Shrike
SLAM
SLAM-ER
Walleye
Maverick
JSOW (Joint-Stand-Off Weapon)
JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munitions
An assortment of bombs, mines and rocket