VFA-192 Dambusters CAG bird, BuNo. 164905 for the default Acceleration F/A-18A. By Jeff Guo merlin.freak@gmail.com. The Hornet combines the ruggedness required of carrier-borne aircraft with speed and superior agility, especially at high angles of attack. Its powerful engines, canted vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilators, large leading- and trailing-edge flaps, and sophisticated flight control system all contribute to a level of performance that makes the Hornet a versatile front-line fighter in several air forces around the world.
