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.

Jan 8, 2025 · The ‘Murder Hornet’ loadout features four AIM-9X high off-boresight heat-seeking missiles, of which two on the F/A-18’s wingtip stations and two on station two and ten, five AIM-120 AMRAAMS...

Dec 22, 2024 · Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea during the early morning hours of December 22 when their F/A-18 fighter aircraft was shot down in an apparent case of friendly fire.

Feb 1, 2025 · The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has proven itself in combat from Iraq to the Red Sea. With versatility, firepower, and reliability, is it the best fighter in U.S. Navy history?

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 ...

Dec 22, 2024 · A U.S. Navy cruiser shot down a Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea early Sunday morning, U.S. Central Command said.

Feb 20, 2025 · From left, an F/A-18F Super Hornet, F-35C Lightning II, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, and two French Navy Rafale Marine (F4) fighter jets.

The F/A-18 Hornet first flew as far back as 1978 with an initial expectation of flying 6,000 flight hours. ... fly over the Point Mugu Sea Range in Southern California with a U.S. Air Force F-15 ...

2 days 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.