Our numbers
Derived metrics
Computed by aircraft.fyi from the core specification — see how we calculate these.
Range per tonne#15 of 65
111.2 km/t maximum range ÷ MTOW in tonnes
Span-to-length ratio#49 of 68
0.74 wingspan ÷ fuselage length
Weight per metre#50 of 68
1.64 t/m MTOW ÷ fuselage length
Range in hours#54 of 65
1.7 h maximum range ÷ cruise speed
Sense of scale
How big is it, really?
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet's wingspan, against things you already know the size of.
Specification
The numbers
| Length | 18.31 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.62 m |
| Height | 4.88 m |
| MTOW | 29,937 kg |
| Max speed | 1,915 km/h |
| Range | 3,330 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1995 |
| Built | 600 |
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The story
What makes it different
A substantially larger redesign of the original Hornet. The canted intakes and leading-edge extensions give it excellent low-speed handling.
Against a 13.62 m wingspan the Hornet carries 29,937 kg at maximum takeoff weight and reaches 1,915 km/h. First flight was 1995, and 600 were built.
Common questions
Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet — the short answers
How fast is the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet?
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet cruises at about 1,915 km/h — roughly 1034 knots, or 1,190 mph.
How far can the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fly?
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet has a maximum range of about 3,330 km (1,798 nautical miles, 2,070 miles). At its cruise speed that is roughly 1.7 hours in the air.
Is the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet still in production?
Status: In production — in service. The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet first flew in 1995, and about 600 have been built.
How big is the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet?
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is 18.31 m long with a wingspan of 13.62 m and a height of 4.88 m. Its maximum takeoff weight is 29,937 kg.
Variants
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet line
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