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F/A-18C Hornet Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr130–150 ktsRotation (weight dep.)
Vapp (PA)145 ktsApproach (no stores)
On-Speed AoA8.1°Optimum approach AoA
Corner Speed330 ktsBest turn rate
Mil Power Climb300 ktsMilitary power climb
Bingo2,000 lbsMin fuel RTB

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Takeoff (catapult)MIL → AB in burner
Takeoff (field)AB (Zone 5)
ClimbMIL (100% N2)
Cruise80–85% N2
ApproachOn-speed / AoA bracket
Bolter / WOMIL → AB

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
AUTOAnyNormal flight
HALF≤ 250 ktsTakeoff / approach
FULL≤ 200 ktsLanding

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max ITT (MIL)1,025 °C
Max ITT (AB)1,060 °C
Idle RPM63–70% N2
Oil Pressure45–105 PSI
Nozzle (MIL)~50%
Nozzle (AB)~95–100%

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Internal Fuel10,860 lbs
Bingo Fuel2,000 lbs
Combat Radius290 nmi (hi-lo-hi)
Max G (clean)+7.5 / −3.0
Max G (stores)+5.5
Pattern Altitude600 ft
Break Speed350 kts
Hook Speed≤ 150 kts