Deck fighter-bomber F/A-18 "hornet" today is one of the most successful modern combat aircraft and the main combat aircraft of the US Navy. The Aircraft is made according to the normal aerodynamic scheme with a middle trapezoidal wing. The glider is designed for a resource of 6 thousand hours at 2 thousand takeoffs using a catapult and 2 thousand landings using a brake hook. The design of the airframe provides for duplication of ways of transmission of power loads. The Aircraft has small dimensions, smoke-free engines, weak infrared radiation. All this, combined with the presence on Board of EW, makes it difficult to detect.
the Power plant includes two engines "General electric", built specifically for this aircraft. The engines are separated by a special fire barrier made of titanium. The thrust of one engine is enough for the aircraft to be able to return to base. The power plant compartment is equipped with fire detection and extinguishing systems.
