 The Blue Angels FA-18 Hornet. Achieving a top speed of up to 1,400 miles per hour. With a rate of climb of 500 feet per second. With a fuel capacity of up to 9,900 pounds. Powered by twin 404 GE400 engines, able to produce 16,000 pounds of thrust. This versatile machine is one of the Navy's greatest aerial assets and the Blue Angels demonstration aircraft of choice. And throughout the 2018 air show season, this aircraft and others like it on our team will travel to a city near you.