Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18
9 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. California has the most (9). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the FA-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Business jets
- Power
- Turbojet, 2 engines
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 23, 2001; newest July 13, 2023
Where they are owner's state
California9
Who owns them registrant type
Government9 (100%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file
No data
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid9 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
None on file9 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center7NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Researh Center1NASA1
Fleet pages: NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
9 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18s?
California, with 9.
Who owns the Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 9
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N862NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18D |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2023-07-13 | Valid |
| N869NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18B |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2019-06-18 | Valid |
| N867NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18B |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2019-02-04 | Valid |
| N868NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18B |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2019-02-04 | Valid |
| N852NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18B |
NASA Edwards, California |
None on file | 2015-02-10 | Valid |
| N843NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Researh Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |
| N846NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18B |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |
| N850NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |
| N853NA | Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A |
NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California |
None on file | 2001-07-23 | Valid |