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 …

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...

Airspeed: Mach 1.7 Range: 1,089 nm. The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather jet aircraft that is used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as both a fighter and attack platform.

Feb 17, 2025 · In this article, we will explore the F/A-18C/D’s armament in detail, analyzing its capability to engage a variety of threats, from air-to-air combat to precision strikes on land and …

Jun 11, 2024 · The US Marine Corps (USMC) is now half complete with a modernisation programme for its single-seat Boeing F/A-18Cs and two-seat F/A-18Ds, an effort to boost the …

The Boeing F/A-18 C/D Hornet is a multi-mission, high-performance tactical aircraft armed with an internal 20mm M61A2 lightweight Gatling gun and closed-loop rotary linkless feed system …

The F-18 was one of the first fighter airplanes to use multi-function displays. The F/A-18D version was a two-seater trainer with full multirole capability but mostly used as a trainer.

Mar 11, 2025 · A top view of the KC-130J Super Hercules, three F/A-18C/D Hornets, an F-35B and two F-35C from the MAG 11 over San Diego waters during the Project Legacy flight on …

With its excellent fighter and self-defense capabilities, the F/A-18 at the same time increases strike mission survivability and supplements the F-14 Tomcat in fleet air defense.

In the air-to-ground role, the F/A-18C can attack targets over 550 miles away and deliver conventional bombs, precision munitions, air-to-surface missiles, cluster weapons and rockets, …