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-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 …
F/A-18A&B Hornet - ADF-SERIALS
First Hornet for re-barreling per the RAAF's Air 5376 Phase 3.2B/C F/A-18 centre barrel replacement (CBR) program. It was sent in April 2006 to a Plant in Canada. Fuselage Centre …
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - Wikipedia
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 …
What Ever Happened To Australia’s Retired Legacy F/A-18 Hornets?
Aug 29, 2024 · As the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) transitioned to its (eventual fleet) of 72 F-35As, it has retired its aging F/A-18 Hornets (although it still has 24 Super Hornets and 12 …
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet - Wikipedia
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. …
F/A-18 Hornet in Australia: Service, Upgrades, and Future Prospects
Mar 14, 2025 · The F/A-18 Hornet played a crucial role in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for over three decades. Purchased to replace the Dassault Mirage III , these multi-role fighter …
Retired Australian F/A-18 Hornet jets a step closer to joining …
Jun 8, 2023 · The Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of Boeing "Classic" Hornets were retired in late 2021 after almost 40 years of service, which included bombing missions in the Middle …
How the RAAF Uses the F/A-18 Super Hornet in Combat - MSN
Feb 28, 2025 · The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operates the F/A-18 Super Hornet, a cutting-edge multirole fighter designed for air superiority and precision strikes. With advanced...
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.