BOEING F/A-18 HORNET
REFERENCE INFORMATION
For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft
Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.
Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel | 56,000 lbs |
Speeds below assume aircraft weight as flown | 35,000 lbs |
NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and
Load.
Refueling Probe Speed (extend/retract) | 300 KIAS |
Refueling Probe Speed (extended) | 400 KIAS |
VS - Stall Speed (MIL/all configurations) | MAX AOA |
VLE - Landing Gear Extension Speed | 92 KIAS |
Canopy Open | 60 KIAS |
Maximum Flap Placard Speeds
Flaps Extension Speed |
KIAS |
HALF or FULL |
250 |
VREF - Landing Approach Speed gear down
35,000 lbs (flaps full, land) | 125KIAS |
35,000 lbs (flaps full, carrier) | 131KIAS |
NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.