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The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather supersonic, twin-engined, carrier -capable, multirole combat aircraft, designed as both a fighter and ground attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation).
The F/A-18 Super Hornet is the backbone of carrier air wings — a combat-proven, multirole strike fighter delivering advanced avionics, AESA radar, IRST and Block III networked capabilities.
4 days ago · The Super Hornet, assigned to VFA-87 on the USS Gerald R. Ford, got a kill marking for taking out a Syrian Su-22 in 2017.
Mar 25, 2025 · In this post, we explore the journey of the F/A-18 from its initial design to its current status as a formidable force in modern aviation, emphasizing its role in both historical and contemporary milita...
4 days ago · The jet, 168912, which in 2017 scored the first Super Hornet air to air kill and the first U.S. air to air kill since 1999, was seen in official footage
6 days ago · The Navy's backbone. Steve Balestrieri breaks down the F/A-18 Super Hornet’s 2026 Block III upgrades and its leading role in Operation Epic Fury strikes.
Built on the nation’s first strike fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet, today’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is an attack aircraft as well as a fighter through selected use of external equipment and...
Northrop Grumman has a principal role in the design and production of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Block II, the U.S. Navy's frontline carrier-based strike fighter.
Jul 11, 2025 · The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet emerged from the U.S. Navy's requirement in the 1970s for a lower-cost, multirole aircraft to replace aging A-4, A-7, and F-4 airframes. Following a congressional man...
4 days ago · International News: The Boeing F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet remains the backbone of the United States Navy carrier air wings and one of the most battle-tested multirole fighter.
