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 U.S., Australia, and Kuwait.

Feb 4, 2021 · General Characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet, A-D models. Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft. Contractor: Prime: McDonnell Douglas; Major Subcontractor: Northrop.

Jun 29, 2024 · In an effort at enhancing performance and extending range, in the mid-1990’s the Navy commissioned McDonnell Douglas to build a longer, heavier version of the basic F/A-18. The resulting F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was a much more capable machine.

The F/A-18 Hornet is a versatile and formidable fighter/attack aircraft that has served as a backbone of the United States Navy and Marine Corps aviation for several decades. Developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of Boeing, the Hornet is renowned for its exceptional performance, agility, and multirole capabilities.

An all-weather fighter and attack aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet is a highly versatile combat jet capable of filling a wide range of roles, including fleet defense, close air support, interdiction, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air defenses, and reconnaissance.

The F/A-18 Hornet (CF-18, F-18) is a fighter jet that is made by Boeing, and was originally manufactured by the McDonnell-Douglas Company. It first flew in 1978 and was introduced in 1983. Its main user is the United States Navy. It can take off from aircraft carriers because of its special design. The F/A-18 can attack land and air targets.

Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop, the F/A-18 is flown by both the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Mission: Carrier-based, all-weather fighter/attack; Close-air support; Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD); fighter escort; air interdiction; aerial reconnaissance.

With its sleek aerodynamic design and twin-engine configuration, the F/A-18 Hornet is capable of executing a wide range of missions, including air superiority, ground attack, close air support, reconnaissance, and aerial refueling.

Feb 1, 2024 · Description: 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 support without compromising its fighter capabilities.