The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are a series of American supersonic twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft derived from the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The Super Hornet is in service with the armed forces of the United States, Australia, and Kuwait.

The Boeing F-47 is a planned American air superiority sixth-generation fighter aircraft to be developed by Boeing for the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.

5 days ago · Two versions of the Super Hornet – the single-seat E model and the two-seat F model – are able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air c...

Mar 25, 2025 · Boeing, hit hard by a recent labor strike, engineering layoffs, problems with its Starliner capsule and the troubled KC-46 tanker program, got a recent shot in the arm when it won the Air Force's ...

Nov 17, 2023 · The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its exceptional performance, adaptability and advanced features.

Mar 26, 2025 · Following a recent overseas deployment, two U.S. Navy pilots visited Boeing teammates in St. Louis to talk about F/A-18 and EA-18G performance and say thanks.. Why it matters: The pilots explained how aircraft flexibility and readiness were key to helping U.S. and coalition forces defend against dynamic, escalating attacks. What happened: When commercial vessels passing through the Red Sea ...

The F/A-18 E and F Super Hornet were rolled out at McDonnell Douglas (now a part of Boeing) in 1995. The E is a single seat and the F is a two-seater. The dual-seat variant serves as a trainer in...

It is an updated version of the F-18C/D, featuring a 20 percent larger airframe, 7,000 lb heavier empty weight, and 15,000 lb heavier maximum weight than the original Hornet. The Super Hornet...

Mar 20, 2024 · Boeing has secured a $1.1-billion contract to supply additional F/A-18 Super Hornets to the US Navy, withdrawing its previous decision to stop producing the aircraft by 2025. According to a US Department of Defense announcement, the company will produce 10 F/A-18F Lot 46 aircraft and two F/A-18F Lot 47 aircraft.

Serving as the U.S. Navy’s dominant force in the skies, the F/A-18 Super Hornet is purpose-built to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with the capabilities needed to meet its most challenging mission needs.