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 …

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-18s are now the go-to jet for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The reason? They're plenty fast, they can carry a dizzying array of bombs and missiles, they have amazing onboard …

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...

Mar 26, 2025 · Countering UAVs — With increased weapons capacity, the F/A-18 and EA-18G engaged in their first air-to-air uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) battles. Tanking — F/A-18s …

Oct 6, 2024 · From initial Hornets and Super Hornets to Growlers, the Navy operates these aircraft on various missions. This article explores all seven variants of the F/A-18 aircraft used …

The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is the U.S. Navy's most advanced frontline carrier-based, multi-role strike fighter available today.

Dec 9, 2022 · Coupled with cathode ray tubes for cockpit displays and appropriate controls based on thorough pilot evaluations in simulators, a single airplane and subsystems configuration for …

Jan 7, 2025 · The US Navy has officially coined the term “Murder Hornet” to refer to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornets equipped with a formidable combination of five AIM-120 Advanced …

It would be an understatement to refer to the US Navy’s F/A-18s far-reaching modernization campaign and service life extension as wide-spanning because the multi-year effort has been …