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  1. Wikipedia
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    Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet - Wikipedia

    • 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 F/A-18E/F is in service with the armed forces of the U.S., Australia, and Kuwait. The F/A-18E single-seat and F tandem-seat variants are larger and more advan… See more

    Development

    The Super Hornet is a redesign of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The wing and tail configuration trace its … See more

    Design

    The Super Hornet is largely a new aircraft at about 20% larger, 7,000 lb (3,200 kg) heavier empty weight, and 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) heavier maximum weight than the original Hornet. The Super Hornet carries 33% more i… See more

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    TypeCarrier-based multirole fighter
    National originUnited States
    ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas (1995–1997) · Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–present)
    StatusIn service
    How to Fly a Super Hornet
    How to Fly a Super Hornet
    The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft derived from the F/A-18 Hornet series. They are the U.S. Navy's primary strike and air superiority aircraft.
    Operational history

    In 1999, the Super Hornet entered fleet service with the U.S. Navy. It achieved initial operating capability (IOC) in September 2001 with the U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) at Naval Air Station Le… See more

    Variants

    • F/A-18E Super Hornet: single seat variant.
    • F/A-18F Super Hornet: two-seat variant.
    • NEA-18G: Two F/A-18Fs modified as prototypes of the EA-18G Growler. … See more

    Notable accidents

    • On 6 April 2011, a U.S. Navy F/A-18F from VFA-122 Tactical Demonstration team crashed, killing both crew members. The crash occurred when the crew attempted to perform a loaded roll with too much speed and insuffic… See more

    Specifications (F/A-18E/F)

    Data from U.S. Navy fact file, others
    General characteristics
    • Crew: F/A-18E: 1 (pilot), F/A-18F: 2 (pilot and weapon systems officer)
    • Length: 60 ft 1.25 in (18.31 m)… See more

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  1. Boeing
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    F/A-18 Super Hornet - The Boeing Company

     
  3. AeroTime
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    F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and …

    Nov 17, 2023 · The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its …

    • Length: 60.1 ft (18.31 m)
    • Wingspan: 44.9 ft (13.62 m)
    • Specs: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
  4. Simple Flying
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    The History Of The US F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Program

  5. Simple Flying
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    F-14 Tomcat Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet: US Navy Fighters Compared

  6. Boeing
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    F/A-18E/F - The Boeing Company

  7. USNI News
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    Navy Buys 17 Super Hornets in $1.1B Deal, Last …

    Mar 22, 2024 · The Navy this week issued a $1.1 billion contract modification to Boeing for the final 17 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and the technical data package in a win for the service following stalled negotiations last year.

  8. Military.com
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    F/A-18E/F Super Hornet - Military.com

    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...

  9. Defense News
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    Boeing will close Super Hornet production line in 2025 …

    Feb 23, 2023 · WASHINGTON —Boeing will end the F/A-18E-F Super Hornet production line in 2025 and will not accept any more U.S. orders beyond the eight aircraft Congress added to the fiscal 2023 budget.

  10. FlightGlobal
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    Boeing extends Super Hornet production to 2027 with …

    Mar 20, 2024 · The aerospace giant says it has begun installing Block III upgrades on the US Navy’s Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters, which will get an additional 4,000h of service life...

  11. Ultimate Specs
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    Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Technical data

    Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Weights and Distances. Maximum speed is stated at Mach 1.6 (1,976 km/h, 1,228 mph, 1,067 knots). Internal armament: M61A2 Vulcan 20 mm cannon with 6 rotating barrels, 412 rounds. F/A-18F is a …

  12. Boeing Canada
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    SUPER HORNET BLOCK III - Boeing

  13. The Aviationist
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    Most Advanced Version Of The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet ... - The …

  14. Defense News
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    Boeing delivers first Block III Super Hornets to the US Navy

  15. United States Navy
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    F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Strike Fighter

  16. Northrop Grumman
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    F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet - Northrop Grumman

  17. Simple Flying
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    Super Hornet Vs Hornet: Examining The Differences Between …

  18. YouTube
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    F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet Tour - YouTube

  19. SlashGear
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    5 Boeing Military Planes In Service Today - SlashGear

  20. MilitaryView
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    Meet the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: America's Answer to …

  21. The National Interest
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    Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighters Can 'Refuel' F-35 Fighters

  22. YouTube
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    Why the F-18 Super Hornet Stands Out as an Exceptional Aircraft ...

  23. Boeing Images
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    Boeing Images - F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Cockpit

  24. The Defense Post
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    US Navy Approves Next-Gen EW Prototype Design for Hornets, …

  25. Naval Technology
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    Northrop LITENING completes first test on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

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