McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, close-up pilot view, head-on view, air-to-air, Turku Airshow, Finland 2023

A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet is captured head-on in close-up pilot view during air-to-air flight at the Turku Airshow 2023 in Finland. This single-seat, twin-engine, supersonic multirole fighter is powered by two General Electric F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofan engines. The aircraft features leading-edge extensions, twin vertical stabilizers, and a bubble canopy. Designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, the Hornet demonstrates speed, agility, maneuverability, and precision in aerial combat operations.