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Joint Strike Fighter Program
Joint Strike Fighter Program
JSF development is being principally funded by the United States, with the United Kingdom and other partner governments providing additional funding. The partner nations are either NATO members or close U.S. allies. JSF program designed to replace the United States military F-16, A-10, F/A-18 and AV-8B tactical fighter jet aircraft.
F 18 Fighter Jet
Crew: F/A-18C: 1, F/A-18D: 2
Length: 56 ft (17.1 m)
Wingspan: 40 ft (12.3 m)
Height: 15 ft 4 in (4.7 m)
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph, 1,915 km/h)
Combat radius: 330 mi (290 NM, 537 km)
Ferry range: 2,070 mi (1,800 NM, 3,330 km)
Service ceiling 50,000 ft (15,000 m)
Rate of climb: 50,000 ft/min (254 m/s)
Multi role fighter JET
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas / Boeing, Northrop
First flight: 18 November 1978
Introduction: 7 January 1983
Primary users: United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, Royal Australian Air Force, Spanish Air Force
Number built: ;1,458
Unit cost: US $29-57 million (2006)
Developed from: Northrop YF-17
Variants: CF-18 Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, High Alpha Research Vehicle
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