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 …

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. Built for …

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 …

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 …

Feb 10, 2026 · Fighter or Attack? Both. Inside the radical history of the F/A-18 Hornet, the digital workhorse that replaced an entire fleet of Cold War specialists.

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 …

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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 · F/A-18 Hornet specifications: 1915km/h max speed, 2017km range. Combat Aircraft with full specs, photos & operators list.

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...