F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet family
The F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet line on this site has two variants. Length runs from the Hornet to the Super Hornet, a spread of 4.1 ft (7.3%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. Maximum takeoff weight grows by 17.9% from the lightest variant to the heaviest. All share Design Group I and Approach Category C.
The Hornet has the 4th-highest maximum takeoff weight in Design Group I (162 types, 154 with a published figure). The Hornet has the 5th-lowest wingspan-to-length ratio in Design Group I (162 types). The Super Hornet has the 3rd-greatest length in Design Group I (162 types).
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet | 40.4 ft | 56.0 ft | 15.4 ft | 56,000 lb | I-C |
| Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet | 44.7 ft | 60.1 ft | 16.0 ft | 66,000 lb | I-C |
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.