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CF-188 Hornet
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Multirole Fighters · United States · 1983
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CF-188Hornet

CF-188 Hornet
CF-188 Hornet Photo: Korona Lacasse · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
92
Air-to-Air Capability
88
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
87
Range & Payload
80
Speed & Agility
83
Survivability
86
Reliability
88
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
82
Origin United States
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1983–1988
Operators1 countries
Quantity138
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
86
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
8/25
Cold War
16/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
92
Air-to-Air Capability
88
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
87
Range & Payload
80
Speed & Agility
83
Survivability
86
Reliability
88
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
82
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
CF-188 Hornet
Production
1983–1988
Quantity
138
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
86
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1982
  • Service Entry Year1982
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleMultirole fighter
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeGeneral Electric F404-GE-400
  • Engine ModelGeneral Electric F404
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)60
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)96
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed1,813.877 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
  • Service Ceiling15,240 m
  • Ferry Range3,333.6 km
  • Rate of Climb254 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length17.069 m
  • Wingspan11.6 m
  • Height4.4 m
  • Empty Weight10,455.026 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight23,100 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built138
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1982
  • Production End1988
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Sale: Canada (138 units)
  2. 1983Production started
  3. 1988Production ended
  4. 1990First deployment: Gulf War
43
years in service
5
years in production
138
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
CF-188 HORNET · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
CF-188 Hornet 1983
// SIBLING VARIANTS
06 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
CF-188 HornetSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1980Canada138——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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