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 …

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 …

Feb 1, 2025 · Key Points and Summary: The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has cemented itself as the U.S. Navy’s most reliable and versatile fighter. Since its introduction in 1999, it has excelled in …

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 without...

Dec 9, 2025 · The U.S. military has flown a pair of fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela in what appears to be the closest American warplanes have come to the South American country’s …

Dec 9, 2025 · Online flight tracking data shows that a pair of U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets flew right into the center of the Gulf of Venezuela earlier today, and stayed there for some 40 …

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. …

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 …

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.

Two U.S. F-18 fighter jets flying in tandem entered Venezuelan airspace around noon Tuesday, circling over the Gulf of Venezuela in the latest show of force against the regime of Nicolás …