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EF-18M Hornet

SpainBoeingCaza Multifunciónأول طيران:1986
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The EF-18M is Spain's designation for the F/A-18A/B Hornet multirole fighter, operated by the Ejército del Aire since 1986. The fleet is being progressively retired as Eurofighter Typhoon numbers grow.

EF-18M Hornet
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EF-18M Hornet - McDonnell Douglas / Boeing (USA)
المزايا
  • Proven and reliable platform with decades of Spanish service since 1986
  • Twin-engine reliability for overwater Mediterranean operations
  • Full NATO weapons integration
  • APG-73 radar provides adequate BVR capability
العيوب
  • 1980s airframes approaching structural limits
  • Being retired progressively as Eurofighter fleet grows
  • No AESA radar; sensor suite outdated
  • High maintenance costs for aging fleet
  • No confirmed replacement timeline for fleet gap between retirement and FCAS
المواصفات التقنية
CREW1 Or 2
TYPESingle/Twin-Seat Twin-Engine Multirole Fighter
FLEET~60 Remaining (Being Phased Out)
RADARAN/APG-73 Pulse-Doppler
ARMAMENTM61A1 20mm Vulcan; AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9X; AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-84 Harpoon, Bombs
AVIONICSJHMCS; Link 16
MAX SPEEDMach 1.8
COMBAT RADIUS~540 Km
عائلة الأسلحة4 نسخ
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