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	Hornet light fighter -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The (fictional) Hornet light fighter is a small, fast and nimble (Click link for more info and facts about light fighter) light fighter in the ((RAF rank) one who is next below a Group Captain) Wing Commander universe.
		The Hornet is designed for dogfighting and superbly equipped for that role, with twin lasers and a variety of different light missile loadouts.
		The Hornet is named for the 20th century (Click link for more info and facts about F/A-18 Hornet) F/A-18 Hornet (Click link for more info and facts about strike fighter) strike fighter.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/hornet_light_fighter.htm (130 words)

	Epee light fighter - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The F-54C Epee light fighter is a fictional spacegoing warplane from the Wing Commander series of computer games, produced by Origin Systems and Chris Roberts.
		The successor to the venerable Hornet light fighter, the Epee featured highly-enhanced weaponry in the form of the Particle Cannon, humanity's most advanced beam weapon; the addition of another heat-seeking missile (bringing the total to two infrared and two unguided warheads); a faster cruising and afterburning speed; and enhanced shields and armor.
		Whatever the case may be, no one was particularly sad to see it go when it was retired to make way for the Arrow light fighter.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Epee_light_fighter (280 words)

	Hornet light fighter - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Hornet light fighter - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The (fictional) Hornet light fighter is a small, fast and nimble light fighter in the Wing Commander universe.
		The Hornet is named for the 20th century F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Hornet_light_fighter (129 words)

	Rapier medium fighter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rapier II has a high maximum speed of 450 kilometers per second (even faster than the speedy, light Hornet), afterburners up to 1,250 km/s, and rapid maneuverability.
		The TCS Concordia's F-44G Rapier II squadron, with its distinctive lightning bolt tails, was considered to be the single finest active duty fighter unit in the Space Forces.
		The real XF-108 Rapier, the F-44's namesake, was a prototype Mach 3 interceptor/escort fighter developed by the North American Aircraft Company to escort its supersonic XB-70 Valkyrie long-range bomber.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rapier_medium_fighter (759 words)

	Hornet Interceptor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Hornet Interceptor is a sleek space and air fighter that is built by groups in the galaxtic fl market and commonly found in criminal organizations, smugglers, and pirates.
		The Hornet was orginaly designed by a group of independant engineers for the mysterious Tenloss Syndicate, which is a shadowy criminal orgainzation specializing in gunnruning, extortion, and smuggling.
		The Hornet's design incorporated wings for atmospheric flight and to save on space and mass the hull has limited armor plating, and the lack of armor has been made up a little by two small shield generators, and the cockpit is a self contained command pod that can be ejected in an emergency.
	www.galacticholonet.com /vehicles_and_vessels/Hornet_Interceptor.html (197 words)

	Brake failures on Hornet come to light \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Brake problems affecting the F/A-18 Hornet pose "a severe hazard to Naval aviation" that could kill pilots and ruin valuable aircraft, a Navy air wing commander wrote last year after one of his jets roared off a runway and splashed into San Diego Bay, destroying the $30 million plane.
		The Hornet, however, is slowly being replaced by the Super Hornet, a larger and heavier aircraft that began deployment in 2002 and has greater range and weapons capabilities.
		Investigators focusing on the Hornet have concluded that cockpit procedures were confusing for Hornet pilots landing with brake failures.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050805/news_1n5jets.html (1343 words)

	Silver-wings.co.uk: De Haviland Sea Hornet NF21 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The De Haviland Hornet was widely acclaimed as being remarkable aircraft to fly, as well as being the best looking and fastest of all piston engined fighters, due to the end of hostilities in 1945 it's service career was not as spectacular as it's famous predecessor, the Mosquito.
		One was the DH 100 Vampire, Britains second jet fighter, the other, the DH 103 was a scaled down version of the Mosquito to serve as a long range fighter in the Pacific.
		The Sea Hornet was a navalised version of the Hornet with folding wings and an arrestor hook, the Sea Hornet NF21 was a radar equipped night fighter with the radar operator situated in a dorsal cupola like the Beaufighter.
	freespace.virgin.net /pbratt.home/Sea_Hornet_NF21_Frame.htm (327 words)

	Battlefield Official Community Site - Planet Battlefield
		Though classified as a light bomber or fighter bomber, in practical terms the Henschel was designed as a tank killer.
		Outmatched in a dogfight by practically anything in the skies, without fighter cover, this plane is a sitting duck for any enemy pilot lucky enough to find a flight returning from a mission.
		Along with the P-51, the Hornet was considered to be the pinnacle of piston-driven fighter technology.
	www.planetbattlefield.com /bf1942/tweakin/mods/anubis (1634 words)

	WING COMMANDER FIGHTERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This is the number of spaces the fighter moves.
		Instead of moving just one fighter in any direction, you have the option of moving one or more fighters forward the indicated number of spaces using a single move card.
		A fighter reduced to zero Hits is destroyed and removed from the board.
	www.angelfire.com /games2/warpspawn/WingC.html (235 words)

	Fighter on crash diet after MoD Harrier gaffe (JSF - White elephant?) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The problem with the "jumbo jet fighter" is the latest hitch to hit the government’s attempts to keep the armed forces equipped with the best hardware, on time and on budget.
		Despite the tragedy the famous fighter eventually went on to be used in numerous battles around the world and played a prominent role in the Falklands War of 1982.
		I am not a fighter guy but, I would see during OIF super hornets taking off with two bombs and I would see F-16 taking off with 6 bombs and they all looked the same size to me. That shows the super hornet as not as good as a F-16 IMHO.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/fr/1136485/posts (2466 words)

	The Virtual Aviation Museum - Kategorie Light Bombing and Attack Aircraft 1946 to 1974
		Because she was not fitted with a Radar, the Mirage III took over had the fighter role, the Super Mystère became the figther bomber.
		This fighter bomber in the typical "Suchoi-look" is one of the first types that saw action with bent wing geometry.
		It was derived from the P 1127 Kestrel and developed to a family of fighter aircraft.
	www.luftfahrtmuseum.com /htmi/itk/k5.htm (2086 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Raptor heavy fighter
		The (fictional) A-14D Raptor is a heavy attack starfighter in the Wing Commander universe.
		The Raptor has the heaviest weapons loadout in the game but its handling is somewhat slower than the lighter Scimitar, Hornet and Rapier II.
		In Super Wing Commander, the Raptor was redesigned as a broad-winged fighter with a frontal cockpit.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Raptor_heavy_fighter (374 words)

	Aerospaceweb.org \| Ask Us - Light Weight Fighter & the F-16
		The purpose of the LWF was to complement the air-superiority mission of the F-15 with a smaller and less high-tech air defense fighter.
		Lockheed's proposal was based on the company's earlier F-104 Starfighter that had become a successful light fighter throughout Europe.
		Not all was lost for Northrop, however, since the losing YF-17 had won praise from the Navy and went on to become the F-18 Hornet.
	www.aerospaceweb.org /question/planes/q0236.shtml (1435 words)

	Boeing F/A-18 Hornet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather aircraft used as both an attack and fighter aircraft.
		As a fighter, the Hornet is used as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense.
		The F/A-18 Hornet was designed to meet a requirement for a multi-role combat aircraft to replace the ground attack role of the A-7 Corsair, and the air defense and ground attack role of the F-4 Phantom.
	www.aeroflight.co.uk /types/usa/boeing/fa-18/FA-18_Hornet.htm (1861 words)

	Essex and Independence-class Fighter Carriers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The CVL is scaled around a fighter wing of 40 single-seat, 10-ton lightweight fighters and 20 two-seat, 20-ton heavy fighters with the ability to launch/recover 40 each turn.
		The CV is twice the size and capacity of the CVL, scaled around a fighter wing of 80 single-seat, 10-ton lightweight fighters and 40 two-seat, 20-ton heavy fighters with the ability to launch/recover 40 each turn.
		With the introduction of jet aircraft at early TL7, the light carriers became too small to operate front-line aircraft, and the design was too "tight" to be refitted.
	www.freelancetraveller.com /features/shipyard/classic/essex.html (2675 words)

	Dragonfly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Its lasers even pack a much smaller punch than the lasers of other fighters and with a total lack of shields, it truly earns its reputation as the disposable fighter.
		Unfortunately for the Confederation, Dragonflies very seldom attack on a one on one basis, and when they swarm, even the paltry stings of their lasers can be fatal.
		A single hornet can not fell a large animal, but a swarm can prove deadly Thus is the strength and weakness of the Dragonfly.
	home.nc.rr.com /prawthnet/Prawthnet_Publishing/The_Awakening/dragonfly.htm (118 words)

	McDonnel-Douglas F/A-18 D Hornet
		Attention was focused on the USAF light fighter competition.
		The F/A-18 Hornet has a total of nine weapon stations for different kinds of armament and for fuel tanks.
		Hornets flew air defence, suppression of enemy air defence, interdiction, close air support, escort, counter-air and anti-shipping missions.
	koti.mbnet.fi /~jjuvonen/planes/fa18d.html (689 words)

	Hasegawa 1/48 F-18C Hornet 'VFA-115 CAG'
		Pitted against General Dynamic’s YF-16 in the USAF’s Light Weight Fighter program, the YF-17 was announced as the loser of the competition in January of 1975.
		The F-18 was to replace the F-4 as a fighter, while the A-18 was to replace the A-7, and later, the A-6.
		Hasagawa based the entire Hornet family on one kit, so there are a number of parts that were not used on this a/c.
	modelingmadness.com /reviews/mod/Krausef18c.htm (1698 words)

	Action Vault - X² - The Threat Beta Report #3
		Dozens of asteroids slowly tumble; the background is a wispy mist of light turquoise on distant stars.
		A vast sea of dense gas with flashes of light that appear and fade away, bringing thoughts of lightning in a storm.
		Through the shifting mist, I spot the blinking lights of a station or two, hiding their presence from any marauding pirates.
	actionvault.ign.com /features/den/x2betarept03.shtml (1110 words)

	Air Combat USA® - Pilot Biographies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Completing the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) in 1996, Tom was assigned to MAG-11 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and later joined VMFA-134.
		Currently, when Rhon is not Flying F-16's in the Air National Guard as part of the 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno, CA, he is an Instructor Pilot for Air Combat USA®.
		In the fleet he was assigned to fly the FA-18 Hornet Strike-Fighter and made several cruises aboard the USS Constellation and USS Independence.
	www.aircombat.com /AC_Bios2.htm (1235 words)

	Hornet Light Fight - Ambrosia Software, Inc. web board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		posted 01-08-2003 01:47 PM This light fighter I designed to be a "drop fighter" compact, high maneuverability, and with decent armament.
		I was inspired by the fighter from B5 in the fact that they are dropped form the station and borrowed the Idea.
		The name Hornet kind of fits just because the shape of the fighter kind of reminds me of a bug.
	www.ambrosiasw.com /webboard/Forum56/HTML/001282.html (786 words)

	Linked Web: Hornet
		It joined the US Navy and was on its first cruise at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
		The Hornet is a case chalk full of great features and looks for your...
		GameSpy is the most complete source for F/A-18 Hornet 3.0 trailers, screenshots, cheats, walkthroughs, release dates, previews, reviews, soundtracks and...
	www.linkedweb.com /search/hornet.html (362 words)

	GE Transportation - Aircraft Engines: GE F414 Engine in Service with the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with Additional ...
		The Super Hornet is a combat-proven upgrade of the F/A-18 Hornet that offers advances in multi-mission capability combined with growth potential.
		In addition to powering the Super Hornet, the F414 has been selected by the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS) as the engine for the Definition Phase of its Mako advanced trainer/light combat aircraft.
		The F414 is also a potential powerplant for the KAI/LMTAS A-50 light fighter, a derivative of the GE F404-powered T-50 advanced trainer.
	www.geae.com /aboutgeae/presscenter/military/military_20040719c.html (583 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Hornet Flight at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The sudden increase in the accuracy of the Luftwaffe’s night fighters was alarming.
		Hornet Flight takes us on a fascinating trek in search of the reason behind the devastating effectiveness of the German fighter aircraft.
		When you are done reading Hornet Flight, you too will be able to match the descriptions from the numerical list below with the alphabetized list of “players” provided earlier in this review.
	www.epinions.com /content_84568346244 (891 words)

	CHINESE AIR POWER - PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY AIR FORCE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The first thirty SU-30 fighters were delivered to the PLAAF in the fall of 2000 and there are an estimated 76 in active service.
		The Chinese military is outfitting its Russian-made Su-30 fighter bombers with C-801 anti-ship cruise missiles.
		J-7 fighters are considered to be capable dog-fighters and can press close in air combat with the best western aircraft.
	www.softwar.net /plaaf.html (2092 words)

	A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet leaves trails of light in a night launch from the Enterprise.
		A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet leaves trails of light in a night launch from the Enterprise.
		A U. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet leaves trails of light in this time exposure as it launches at night from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) on Nov. 25, 1998.
		Enterprise and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 are on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch, which is the U.S. and coalition enforcement of the no-fly-zone over Southern Iraq.
	www.defenselink.mil /photos/Dec1998/981125-N-9516M-001.html (109 words)

	GE Transportation - Aircraft Engines: GE F414 Engine Receives Green Light To Power Super Hornet
		The F414-powered Super Hornet, which was rolled out with much public fanfare last month, is scheduled to make its maiden flight in December.
		Designed to modernize the Navy's air-to-air and air-to-ground attack capabilities, the Super Hornet enters the Navy carrier fleet at the end of this decade.
		The F414's nine-to-one thrust-to-weight ratio is one of the highest of any modern fighter engine.
	www.geae.com /aboutgeae/presscenter/military/military_19951030.html (306 words)

	Hard Light Productions Forums - What's your fav terran FS2 fighter
		She may not be the best fighter on the block, but she certainly looks sleek.
		Ehhh...you're arguing the merits of the fighters as though this were a "best" poll.
		And I HATE hornet missiles with a passion, especially with the small capicity that the Myrmidon gives them (80 missiles).
	dynamic.gamespy.com /~freespace/forums/showthread.php?s=ddf7dec2924c54f3360c15f3dcc4f242&threadid=28382&pagenumber=2 (1286 words)

	Secret Weapon - Air Power
		The F/A-18C Hornet is an all-weather, multirole light fighter and attack aircraft.
		The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep-wing, two-place fighter designed to attack and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in all weather conditions.
		The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat.
	www.secretweapon.com /weapons/air.html (1381 words)

	Canadian Fighters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		They are the CF-18 Hornet and the CT-33 Silver Star.
		The CF-5 Freedom Fighter was retired in 1995.
		The CT-33 is used in electronic warfare training and CF-5 Freedom Fighters were used as a light strike fighter and a trainer.
	members.tripod.com /~planeman/FIGHTERS.html (51 words)

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