F/A-18D Hornet
Type: Multirole Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
First Deployed: 1997
Overview
Malaysia operates 8 F/A-18D Hornet two-seat multirole fighters delivered in 1997. Approaching ~30 years in service with urgent replacement needed.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 2 (tandem) |
|---|---|
| Type | Twin-Engine Multirole Fighter |
| Radar | AN/APG-73 |
| Length | 17.07 m |
| Engines | 2x GE F404-GE-402 (78.7 kN AB each) |
| Armament | 1x 20mm M61A1; AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9, JDAM, Harpoon |
| Wingspan | 12.31 m |
| Max Speed | Mach 1.8 |
| Combat Radius | 1,065 km |
| Service Ceiling | 15,240 m |
Operators
- Kuwait
- Malaysia
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