An F-18 waits on Deck
In its dual fighter / attack role, the F-18 Hornet is the cutting edge warplane in Operation Desert Storm. Its advanced features include small afterburning engines, large internal fuel capacity, and avionics. The F-18 here is poised on deck, ready for take-off.
Armament: M-61 gun; tip-mounted Sidewinders
Maximum Speed: 1,190 mph
Range: 461 mi
Contractor: McDonnell Aircraft Co.