During her speech, she stated that Finland might consider providing
What is known
We are talking about F / A-18 Hornet aircraft of the companyBoeing. The Finnish Air Force has more than 60 fighter-bombers in C and D configurations, but a replacement has already been selected for them. The F/A-18D is a two-seat exercise aircraft, while the single-seat F/A-18C features improved avionics.
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From 2025, Finland will begin to withdraw from serviceF / A-18 aircraft, and since by 2026 Lockheed Martin must complete the delivery of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters in the amount of 64 units. The contract was signed more than two years ago, and the cost was €10 billion.
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service in 1983.Since then, he has taken part in several military conflicts, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The fighter-bomber is capable of speeds of 1,915 km/h (Mach 1.8) at an altitude of more than 12 km and 1,475 km/h (Mach 1.2) when flying close to the ground. The cruising speed is 1060 km/h.
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F / A-18 Hornet can climb to a height of more than15 km. The combat radius of the aircraft is 720 km. The fighter is armed with a 20 mm M61A1 cannon. Hornet also has nine hardpoints and is capable of launching AGM-88 HARM and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. The first ones are already in service with the Ukrainian army. The issue of AMRAAM integration on Soviet fighters will be more difficult to resolve.