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).

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 United States, Australia, and Kuwait.

Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets have flown off the flight deck of a Navy aircraft carrier for the last time. Members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, known as the Death Rattlers, returned...

Feb 1, 2025 · The 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 serves the US, Australia, and Kuwait armed forces.

Mar 21, 2025 · Key Takeaways: The Future of Carrier Aviation. F-35C is the official successor to the F/A-18, providing stealth, sensor fusion, and next-generation strike capabilities. F/A-18 Block III upgrades extend the Super Hornet’s service life, enhancing its role in payload-heavy and cost-effective missions.

F/A-18 E/F Block II Super Hornet, in service since 2001, incorporated a number of capabilities-enhancing technologies over the course of the last 20 years, the Block II iteration has...

Mar 5, 2021 · A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron flew the Marines’ final deployment on an aircraft carrier. The Marine Corps adopted the F/A-18C in 1987 and flew the jets for a remarkable 34 years. The...

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.

Feb 4, 2022 · The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" carrier-borne fighter line of the United States Navy (USN) proved a largely successful replacement for the Vietnam War-era strike fighters and attack platforms when it was introduced in 1983.

Nov 30, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet Multirole Carrier-based Strike Fighter Aircraft including pictures.