McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet in Australian service
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operated McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft between 1984 and 2021. The Australian Government purchased 75 A and B variants of the F/A-18 in 1981 to replace the RAAF's Dassault Mirage III fighters.
F/A-18F Super Hornet - Air Force
The F/A-18F Super Hornets achieved Final Operational Capability (FOC) in December 2012 and are based at Number 1 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley. The twin seat F/A-18F Super Hornet can undertake: air interception; air combat; close air support of ground troops; interception of enemy supply lines including shipping; Specifications
First of the F/A-18 Super Hornet – Rhino’s Arrival - Air Force
The first five of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet (Rhino) aircraft on order for the Air Force arrived at the RAAF Base Amberley, becoming the Air Force’s first new air combat aircraft in 25 years.
F/A-18A&B Hornet - ADF-SERIALS
Missions undertaken by RAAF Hornets between 20 March and 2 May 2003 ranged from defensive counter-air (DCA) to close air support (CAS), and strike. This aircraft dropped the first bomb in the first days of this period which was the first dropped in …
F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet Weapons System - Defence
The F/A-18F Super Hornet is larger than the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet. The aircraft's increased wing area allows it to carry more stores (mounted devices) on its additional hardpoints. The twin seat F/A-18F Super Hornet can undertake: interception of enemy supply lines including shipping.
Two years after retirement, Australia’s final F/A-18 ... - Riotact
May 28, 2023 · Boeing Defence Australia has announced preparation is complete for the last former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18A/B Hornet fighter to go on display in a museum. The completion of the Hornet heritage project comes two years after the final F/A-18A/B was retired from RAAF service.
Super Hornet’s RAAF service extended until at least 2030
Jan 8, 2024 · As a result of the right-hand side engine’s failure, the RAAF placed a temporary operational pause on all F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler flying. Both aircraft types, operated by 82 Wing ...
F/A-18F Super Hornet training activity at RAAF Base Pearce
The aircraft will conduct long-range mission training from RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland to RAAF Base Peace in Western Australia, on Monday 29 May 2023. The aircraft will return to RAAF Base Amberley on Tuesday 30 May 2023.
RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet achieves ... - Air Force …
Dec 18, 2012 · The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft fleet has achieved final operational capability (FOC), Australian defence minister Stephen Smith and defence materiel minister Jason Clare have revealed.
All hail the Super Hornet as RAAF confirms it will fly until 2030
The UK’s Defence Secretary, visiting Australia, hitched a ride on a RAAF Super Hornet on a flight between Canberra and Adelaide.