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.