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.

Dec 22, 2024 · On Saturday, Dec. 21, CENTCOM said that U.S. forces had shot down several one-way attack drones and an anti-ship cruise missile fired from Yemen over the Red Sea, at the same time that U.S. and...

3 days ago · 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.

F/A-18「大黃蜂」 （英語： McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet）是 美國海軍 (早期型已退役)的 航空母艦 用 艦載機，為全天候對空／對地的中型 多用途戰機，由 麥克唐納-道格拉斯 以 諾斯洛普 所設計的 YF-17「眼鏡蛇」原型機 為基礎進一步開發而成，是美國軍方第一架同時擁有 戰鬥機 與 攻擊機 基本任務代碼 的機種。 對於空間有限、承載機隊數目不多的航空母艦而言，像F/A-18這種多用途的泛用機種，是十分合適的配屬選擇，自1983年開始佈署到退役前皆為美國海軍主力的 …

Feb 4, 2021 · F/A-18 Hornet became the nation’s first all-weather fighter and attack aircraft, and was designed for traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air support...

Jan 8, 2024 · 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 …

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.

Feb 12, 2025 · In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the history, design, and remarkable features of the F18 Super Hornet, uncovering why it is a powerhouse in the skies. The Super Hornet’s story begins with its predecessor, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet.

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the U.S. Navy’s primary strike and air superiority aircraft. It is an updated version of the F-18C/D, featuring a 20 percent larger airframe, 7,000 lb heavier...