The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (official military designation CF-188) is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) variant of the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft.

The CF-188 Hornet, commonly called the CF-18, is a multi-role fighter aircraft. It is used for air defence, air superiority, ground attack, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and …

Jan 13, 2025 · The CF-18, a variant of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, was initially tailored to meet Canada’s requirements for air defense, interdiction, and reconnaissance. While …

Dec 19, 2010 · The Boeing CF-18 Hornet (military designation: CF-188) is a multi-role combat aircraft designed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas which is currently part of Boeing …

Canada’s fighter force and the supersonic CF-18 Hornet play a significant role in NORAD to help protect and safeguard North American skies against airborne threats. The CF-18 Hornet …

Mar 21, 2011 · The CF-18 Hornet was commissioned in 1980 by the Canadian military, which in 1977 issued a call for tender for the manufacture of 130 to 150 new fighter jets in order to …

Sep 6, 2016 · When the Canadian government decided on buying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, it was largely assumed by the Canadian public that the Hornets procured for the air …

In 2011, eight CF-18s flew missions over Libya with NATO. The CF-18 was the only Canadian Armed Forces asset able to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya to protect civilians.

The CF-18, officially known as the CF-188 Hornet, is a powerful multi-role fighter aircraft used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The CF-18 has been an important part of the RCAF …

Jul 6, 2020 · The CF-18 / CF-188 "Hornet" is the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) equivalent of the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" single-seat, carrier-based 4th Generation …