The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather supersonic, twin-engine, carrier -capable, multirole combat aircraft, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation).

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.

1 day ago · The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is the newest highly capable, affordable and available tactical aircraft in U.S. Navy inventory. The Super Hornet is the backbone of the U.S. Navy carrier air wing now and for decades to come.

Feb 4, 2021 · F/A-18 Hornet became the nation’s first all-weather fighter and attack aircraft, and was designed for traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air support without...

The F/A-18 Hornet remains the workhorse of Marine Corps tactical aviation and supports operational deployments around the globe. It will serve as the Marine Corps’ primary bridging...

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 ...

Apr 3, 2025 · The Air Force Didn’t Want the F/A-18. The F/A-18 is itself a derivative of the Northrop YF-17 prototype, an entrant in the Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program, which sought to ...

Built on the nation’s first strike fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet, today’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is an attack aircraft as well as a fighter through selected use of external equipment and...

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is the U.S. Navy's most advanced frontline carrier-based, multi-role strike fighter available today.

Dec 19, 2023 · The arrival of the F/A-18 Hornet ushered in a generation of carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft that were all-weather and attack, designed for traditional strike applications and close...