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 …

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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.

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 …

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Jul 1, 2025 · All-weather fighter and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18 Hornet is the nation's first strike-fighter. It was designed for traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air …

Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing) and Northrop (now part of Northrop Grumman), the F/A-18 was derived from the YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The …

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 …

In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.