U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 F/A-18D refuels from KC-135 - Nordic Response 24

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  • Опубліковано 16 бер 2024
  • U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Williams, a native of Oslo, Norway, and an F/A-18 Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts fixed-wing air-to-air refueling during Exercise Nordic Response 24 over Finland, March 11, 2024. The Marine Corps says: "Exercise Nordic Response is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting scenarios under challenging arctic conditions, while providing U.S. Marines unique opportunities to train alongside NATO allies and partners." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)
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    GoPro footage of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Williams flying an F/A-18D Hornet,
    GoPro footage of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Williams conducting fixed-wing air-to-air refueling in an F/A-18D Hornet.
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    General Characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet, A-D models Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft. Contractor: Prime: McDonnell Douglas; Major Subcontractor: Northrop. Date Deployed: November 1978. Operational - October 1983 (A/B models); September 1987 (C/D models). Unit Cost: $29 million Propulsion: Two F404-GE-402 enhanced performance turbofan engines. 17,700 pounds static thrust per engine. Length: 56 feet (16.8 meters) Height: 15 feet 4 inches (4.6 meters) Wingspan: 40 feet 5 inches (13.5 meters) Weight: Maximum Take Off Gross Weight is 51,900 pounds (23,537 kg). Airspeed: Mach 1.7+ Ceiling: 50,000+ feet Range: Combat: 1,089 nautical miles (1252.4 miles/2,003 km), clean plus two AIM-9s Ferry: 1,546 nautical miles (1777.9 miles/2,844 km), two AIM-9s plus three 330 gallon tanks. Crew: A, C and E models: One B, D and F models: Two Armament: One M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon; AIM 9 Sidewinder, AIM 7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAAM, Harpoon, Harm, SLAM, SLAM-ER, Maverick missiles; Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW); Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM); various general purpose bombs, mines and rockets.
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