The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (official military designation CF-188) is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) variant of the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft.

The CF-188 Hornet, commonly called the CF-18, is a multi-role fighter aircraft. It is used for air defence, air superiority, ground attack, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation. The Hornet is a fast, light and manoeuvrable aircraft.

2010年12月19日 · The Boeing CF-18 Hornet (military designation: CF-188) is a multi-role combat aircraft designed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas which is currently part of Boeing Integrated and Defence System (BIDS), US.

2025年1月13日 · The CF-18, a variant of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, was initially tailored to meet Canada’s requirements for air defense, interdiction, and reconnaissance. While advanced in its day, its capabilities now pale in comparison to modern fighters.

2016年9月6日 · These aircraft, known as “Q jets” form the RCAF’s quick response teams – small elements of fighters configured for air-to-air operations in the event that an airspace incursion needs to be addressed (i.e. a Russian Tu-95 flying near or in Canadian airspace).

Canada’s fighter force and the supersonic CF-18 Hornet play a significant role in NORAD to help protect and safeguard North American skies against airborne threats. The CF-18 Hornet replaced the CF-104 Starfighters and the CF-101 Voodoos starting in 1982.

2023年1月20日 · The CF-188 Hornet, commonly called the CF-18, is a multi-role fighter aircraft. It is used for air defence, air superiority, ground attack, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation.

The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (official military designation CF-188) is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) (formerly Canadian Forces Air Command) fighter aircraft, based on the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter. In 1980, the F/A-18 was selected as the winner of the New Fighter Aircraft competition, and a production order was ...

The CF-18, officially known as the CF-188 Hornet, is a powerful multi-role fighter aircraft used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The CF-18 has been an important part of the RCAF and Canada’s air defence capabilities.

Derived from the F/A-18 Hornet, the CF-18 incorporates several modifications to enhance its performance in Canadian operational environments. The CF-18 is powered by two General Electric F404-GE-400 turbofan engines, each producing 16,000 pounds (71.2 kN) of thrust.