Author Topic: Former Blue Angel F/A-18A for sale (Read 722 times)

CMC Airboss · « **on:** February 08, 2004, 11:21:35 PM »

No doubt, this F/A-18A Hornet is a great deal at 850,000. Formerly served with the US Navy Blue Angels as both #1 and #5. It is now in civilian hands after what appears to be a monumental mistake by the military and the FAA.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3075250452

No bids so far.

Airboss

SunTracker · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:30:39 PM »

Oh man, what a plane to have! Thats alot of hours for a plane to have isnt it (3800)? The plane is extremely close to the ground in one of the pictures, did it belly in?

CMC Airboss · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:47:04 PM »

The shot of #6 was taken during its takeoff routine where the pilot flies down the runway in ground effect then pulls a high-G climb. They do that for nearly every show.

rpm · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:53:48 PM »

Ya know, my birthday is coming up soon. (hint, hint)

Octavius · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:58:24 PM »

wowzers!

Capt. Pork · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:01:19 AM »

What in god's name happened to this thing to warrant this sort of depreciation? It's a pretty plane, no doubt, but would be nice to know what's going on inside it.

Pongo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:43:55 AM »

Thought it was illegal for Civis to own serving military aircraft in the states?

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:52:04 AM »

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Thought it was illegal for Civis to own serving military aircraft in the states?

No, its a second amendment thing....

I think as long as it is unarmed, you can get around it. Military aircraft are generally not surplused when they are first line, they are parted out or rebuilt into more modern variants.

This one was mistakenly sold. Snafu is a term with a military origin.

CMC Airboss · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2004, 01:24:18 AM »

These aircraft were practically de-milled for the Blue Angels mission. The gun and ammo drum were removed to accomodate the oil tank for the smoke system. It is likely that other combat systems are removed to lighten the airplane. ECM LRU's, for instance.

Fishu · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2004, 04:17:00 AM »

If that thing would have any of the usual electronics onboard, it'd cost alot more than that.. even if it'd be "old" stuff.

stiehl · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2004, 04:55:08 AM »

couple of these, that aircraft carrier, lots of beer and hot chicks......

scout · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2004, 05:21:24 AM »

You can shop for a carrier on eBay too

RTR · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2004, 06:49:36 AM »

Will deliver for fuel cost.

This thing burns 3000 lbs of fuel per engine per hour.
Make a great lawn ornament though

RTR

gofaster · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2004, 08:37:07 AM »

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This aircraft was never demilled, not cut ever and its complete with extras.

Why am I suspicious of this claim?

On the other hand, that UH-1 they're selling looks inviting.

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:57:05 AM »

Hmm... it's not far down the street from me.. think they would mind me towing it home?