EF-18 Hornet
The EADS Military Air Systems site in Getafe is also responsible for depot inspections of the EF-18A Hornets in service with the Spanish Air Force. The extensive maintenance programme includes work on the engines and fuel supply systems, the installation of a new VOR/ILS unit and various repair tasks. In addition, an upgrade programme for the EF-18 Hornet is under way at this site.
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After development work on the prototypes was completed, at the end of December 2003 the Spanish Air Force and EADS Military Air Systems signed a contract for the midlife upgrade of the F-18 aircraft. Over the course of the next four years, 65 aircraft will be equipped with new avionic, navigation and communication systems.
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Technical Data
| Max. speed: | M 1.8 |
| Max. takeoff weight: | 25.401 t |
| Engines: | 2 x GE F404 - GE 400 |
| Overall length: | 17.07 m |
| Wingspan: | 12.30 m |
| Overall height: | 4.67 m |
