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).

Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets have flown off the flight deck of a Navy aircraft carrier for the last time. Members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, known as the Death Rattlers, returned...

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 platform...

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 ageing jets’ capabilities as...

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...

Nov 2, 2016 · Boeing will complete the F/A-18s modernization at Naval Air Station (NAS) Cecil Field near Jacksonville, Fla. The USMC plans to replace all of its EA-6Bs, AV-8Bs and F/A-18s, with a planned procurement of 353 F-35Bs and 67 F-35Cs.

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.

4 days ago · VMFA-312 is an elite U.S. Marine Corps aviation unit assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. With a distinguished combat history dating back to World War II, the squadron today flies the F/A-18C Hornet, a multirole fighter platform designed for air superiority, precision ground attacks, close air support, and maritime ...

Sep 12, 2024 · An AGM-158A joint air-to-surface standoff missile (JASSM) was fitted to a USMC F/A-18 for the first time last week, marking a significant boost to the service’s strike capabilities and milestone for plans to modernize their Hornets to fight in contested environments.

Mar 21, 2025 · The F/A-18 Hornet has been an essential aircraft in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) aviation arsenal for decades. Serving in multiple roles, from air superiority to ground attack, it has proven its effectiveness in combat scenarios worldwide.