Key Points and Summary: The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was born from urgency: replace aging Navy jets, fly from tight decks, and do everything reasonably well. -It delivered—bigger lungs, tougher bones, ...

The IRST Block II enhances ‘situational awareness by supplementing air-to-air detection and track capabilities, and autonomously or in combination with other sensors, supports the guidance of beyond ...

Engines Two GE F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofans (~17,700 lbf total thrust) Two GE F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans (~44,000 lbf total thrust) Top Speed ~1,190 mph (1,915 km/h) / Mach 1.8 ~1,190 ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has been the U.S. Navy’s ...

This November will mark the 30th anniversary of the maiden flight of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Reports indicate that the United States Navy could still award a contract for the F/A-XX later this year, ...

Key Points and Summary – The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was never meant to be a star, but it became the backbone of U.S. naval airpower after the A-12 collapsed and the F-14 aged out. -Enlarged, more ...