{"product_id":"f-18-hornet-163124","title":"F-18 Hornet 163124","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/custom-f-18-hornet-163124\" title=\"Custom F-18 Hornet 163124\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE TO CUSTOM ENGRAVE YOUR TAG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/F-18-Horne_hero01_480x269_e81fba93-3f80-4fe3-abb4-1dfcfd8af9f7.jpg?v=1708618732\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the legacy of military aviation with exclusive F-18 PlaneTags, crafted by MotoArt from the authentic skin of BuNo 163124. Experience the thrill of holding history in your hands - directly from the skies to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the full picture on our blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/f-18-hornet-the-story-of-an-aviation-legend\" title=\"F-18 Hornet: The story of an aviation legend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eF-18 Hornet: The Story of an Aviation Legend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/F-18-Horne_hero02_480x269_c1b0a7bf-6eb5-4e97-a5d7-1359f94d22c0.jpg?v=1708364731\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuNo 163124 was originally designed as an F\/A-18A, and later converted to a F\/A-18A++. 163124 served with distinction, flying with the VFA-15 “Valions”, the VMFA-312 “Checkerboards,” and the VMFA-115 “Silver Eagles”. MotoArt acquired the derelict aircraft in 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather multirole fighter jet. Designed for both air superiority and strike missions, it is equipped with an array of weapons and avionics enabling it to perform air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack operations. Serving as a cornerstone of the U.S. Military's carrier-based air power, the F-18 has proven its versatility and reliability across countless missions globally, inspiring awe with every flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/F-18-Hornet_GALLERY01_480x600_d21da442-6d3c-4896-87ef-76de3c7812a3.jpg?v=1708365568\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss your chance to preserve a piece of this extraordinary history. Add F-18 Hornet PlaneTags from BuNo 163124 to your collection today and keep the legacy of this remarkable aircraft alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/F-18-Hornet_GALLERY02_480x600_0b150d8c-8f72-44ed-b1f8-8212463a4507.jpg?v=1708365949\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/F-18-Horne_sample480x269.jpg?v=1708564505\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e F\/A-18A++ Hornet 163124\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/F-18_lineart.jpg?v=1708363076\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e            \n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonnell Douglas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e F\/A-18A++-21-MC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuNo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 163124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Ft 4 In W\/AIM-9 Sidewinders On Wingtips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 ft 1 in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 ft 5 in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan, 9x Hardpoints W\/17,000lb Capacity And Various Loadout Configurations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat Range: \u003c\/strong\u003e460 Mi W\/Air-Air Mission Loadout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 570 kts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e23,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff: \u003c\/strong\u003e51,900 lb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50,000 ft \/ min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x General Electric F404-Ge400 After-Burning Turbofans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. 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