The F/A-18 Hornet was based directly on the YF-17 Cobra.
YF-17 Cobra Specifications
Primary Function:Fighter Prototype
Contractor:Northrop Corporation
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Two General Electric 404-GE400
Dimensions
Length:55 feet 6 inches
Wingspan:37 feet 6 inches
Height:15 feet 4 inches
Weights
Empty:N/A
Maximum Takeoff:30,630 lb.
Performance
Speed:Mach 2+
Ceiling:Approx. 50,000 feet
Range:2,990 miles (max. ferry range)
Armament
N/A
YF-17 Cobra Achievements
The F/A-18 Hornet was based directly on the YF-17 Cobra.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’YF-17 Cobra’]