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The '''McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet''' is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. The Hornet is used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. |
The '''McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet''' is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. The Hornet is used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. |
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− | During the [[War of 1996]], the F/A-18 was used by the VMFA-314 " |
+ | During the [[War of 1996]], the F/A-18 was used by the [[VMFA-314|VMFA-314 "Black Knights"]] during their assault on a [[City Destroyer]] in [[Los Angeles]]. The Black Knights were severely defeated in a one-sided dogfight by the aliens' [[Attackers]] in which nearly all the Hornets, along with their pilots, are destroyed. |
F/A-18's later participated in the more successful [[July 4 counterattack|July 4th counterattack]] during a [[Battle of Area 51|battle over]] [[Area 51]]. |
F/A-18's later participated in the more successful [[July 4 counterattack|July 4th counterattack]] during a [[Battle of Area 51|battle over]] [[Area 51]]. |
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*All the F/A-18s depicted in the film were either models, digital creations or full-scale wooden mockups. |
*All the F/A-18s depicted in the film were either models, digital creations or full-scale wooden mockups. |
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+ | *[[Steven Hiller]]'s F/A-18 is shown to have a deployable braking parachute. In reality, the F/A-18, being a carrier based aircraft, does not actually possess a braking parachute, relying on an arrestor hook for carrier landings and a dorsal airbrake when landing on a runway. Neither does it maneuver through a canyon, as depicted in the film. |
*F/A-18s are depicted with the IAF Stars of David in the "Iraqi Desert" scene. In real life, the [[Israeli Air Force]] does not operate F/A-18's. The F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-15 Eagle would have been a more accurate choice. |
*F/A-18s are depicted with the IAF Stars of David in the "Iraqi Desert" scene. In real life, the [[Israeli Air Force]] does not operate F/A-18's. The F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-15 Eagle would have been a more accurate choice. |
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Revision as of 04:22, 2 August 2019
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. The Hornet is used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
During the War of 1996, the F/A-18 was used by the VMFA-314 "Black Knights" during their assault on a City Destroyer in Los Angeles. The Black Knights were severely defeated in a one-sided dogfight by the aliens' Attackers in which nearly all the Hornets, along with their pilots, are destroyed.
F/A-18's later participated in the more successful July 4th counterattack during a battle over Area 51.
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Behind the Scenes
- All the F/A-18s depicted in the film were either models, digital creations or full-scale wooden mockups.
- Steven Hiller's F/A-18 is shown to have a deployable braking parachute. In reality, the F/A-18, being a carrier based aircraft, does not actually possess a braking parachute, relying on an arrestor hook for carrier landings and a dorsal airbrake when landing on a runway. Neither does it maneuver through a canyon, as depicted in the film.
- F/A-18s are depicted with the IAF Stars of David in the "Iraqi Desert" scene. In real life, the Israeli Air Force does not operate F/A-18's. The F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-15 Eagle would have been a more accurate choice.
- In one scene set in Area 51, a Hornet is seen with 'AIR FORCE' on its side; the U.S. Air Force does not operate F/A-18s, and actual U.S.A.F. fighter aircraft do not have these words written on the side of the aircraft.
- The missile-firing shots from the Hornets are miniature missiles that were attached to the F/A-18 models and launched using Estes model rocket engines. Other shots were achieved in-camera with large-scale fighter wing models shot on a smoke-blown stage. Wider shots then incorporated digital smoke trails.
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