The F-18 was based on the YF-17 (the aircraft that "lost" the USAF LWF [Lightweight Fighter Program] ). The YF-17 was a development of the P-530 Cobra (which, in turn, was a roundabout development of the F-5 Freedom Fighter).
All of these aircraft were a product of Northrop, with McDonnell-Douglas providing much input at the stage between YF-17 and F-18 as completed.
The agreement between the two firms was that MDD would produce the naval variants (F-18, which became the F/A-18) and Northrop would produce the land-based versions (F-18L). Unfortunately for Northrop there were no orders for the F-18L.
3.89087654 lb per hr
Messerschmitt AG invented the first fighter jet.
About $30-60 million US Dollars depending on what variant you choose.
Messerschmitt AG invented the first fighter jet.
The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, it is both a fighter and attack bomber
it was indented in 1999b.c
The F-15 fighter jet was not invented. It was designed and built in the US.
No, the jet engine had not been invented yet, so there were no "fighter jets"
Depends what type of fighter jet it is
Internally, an F-18 jet can hold 14,400lbs of fuel.
A fighter jet can be faster than the speed of sound.
A Lightning jet fighter