BuNo 163124 was originally designed as an F/A-18A, and later converted to an F/A-18A++. 163124 served with distinction, flying with the VFA-15 “Valions”, the VMFA-312 “Checkerboards,” and the VMFA-115 “Silver Eagles”. MotoArt acquired the derelict aircraft in 2024.
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather multirole fighter jet. Designed for both air superiority and strike missions, it is equipped with an array of weapons and avionics enabling it to perform air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack operations. Serving as a cornerstone of the U.S. Military's carrier-based air power, the F-18 has proven its versatility and reliability across countless missions globally, inspiring awe with every flight.
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F/A-18A++ Hornet 163124
Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
- Model: F/A-18A++-21-MC
- BuNo: 163124
- Crew: 1
- Wing Span: 40 Ft 4 In W/AIM-9 Sidewinders On Wingtips
- Length: 56 ft 1 in
- Height: 15 ft 5 in
- Armament: 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan, 9x Hardpoints W/17,000lb Capacity And Various Loadout Configurations
Performance:
- Combat Range: 460 Mi W/Air-Air Mission Loadout
- Cruise Speed: 570 kts
- Ceiling: 50,000 ft
- Empty Weight: 23,000 lb
- Max Takeoff: 51,900 lb
- Rate of Climb: 50,000 ft / min
- Engine: 2x General Electric F404-Ge400 After-Burning Turbofans
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