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). Designed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrop, the F/A-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and ...

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 U.S., Australia , and Kuwait .

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.

2021年2月4日 · See the F/A-18 weapons load-out page. General Characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet, A-D models. Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft.

2024年1月8日 · Despite being a fighter jet from the 1970s and having entered service in 1985, the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, previously assembled by McDonnell Douglas, has been one of the staples of the United States Navy (USN) and the US Marine Corps (USMC).

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.

2025年2月4日 · The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the F/A-18 E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II system in November 2024, providing the fleet with an enhanced capability to search, detect and track airborne targets at long range.

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is an attack aircraft as well as a fighter through selected use of external equipment and advanced networking capabilities to accomplish specific missions.

2023年11月17日 · The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet serves as a carrier-based multirole aircraft. Its primary mission is to provide air superiority and strike capabilities, making it an indispensable asset for the U.S. Navy and various international air forces.

2024年8月1日 · The F/A-18 Super Hornet made its debut in 1995 as a larger and more advanced version of the original Hornet. The Super Hornet has seen action in various combat operations from OIF to OEF and has proven its worth.