THIS is the terrifying moment a fighter jet burst into flames before crashing during a runway take-off.

Footage shows the F/A-18 Hornet jet speeding on the tarmac and lifting off just moments before the engines exploded .

The Boeing jet, operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force, was seen roaring down the runway with flames trailing behind.

Moments later, a bright fireball engulfed the plane as it came down.

The two pilots on board are said to have ejected just moments before the jet crashed at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Malaysia .

The Air Force said: "We would like to inform you of an accident involving an F/A-18D Hornet at 9.05pm August 21 at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan.

"We are taking immediate action and will update on the latest development."

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