McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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).
F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Strike Fighter
WEBGeneral Characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet, A-D models. Primary Function: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft. Contractor: Prime: McDonnell Douglas; Major Subcontractor: Northrop.
Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet - Military Factory
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet Multirole Carrier-based Strike Fighter Aircraft including pictures.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet — U.S. Navy’s Do-It-All Aircraft
WEBJun 29, 2024 · The desired airplane was supposed to be a one-size-fits-all solution for missions ranging from ground attack up through fleet air superiority. A nighttime view of the cockpit of an early production F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. This United States Navy plane is aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea.
Aircraft Factsheets: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18
WEBThe 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.
F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet: Now the Unstoppable Navy Fighter
WEBAug 17, 2024 · The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet has been the mainstay of tactical U.S. naval aviation since its debut in 1984. Based on the platform’s proven technology, in 2001 Boeing rolled out the...
F/A-18 Super Hornet - The Boeing Company
WEB1 day ago · F/A-18 Super Hornet. Built for Air Superiority. 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.
45 Years Of The F/A-18 Hornet: A Look At The Family - Simple …
WEBNov 30, 2023 · The Boeing F/A-18 Hornet family, originally of McDonnell Douglas, has flown for 45 years since November 18, 1978. In those 45 years, the Hornet has grown with more capabilities, fuel, and thrust. Below, we look at the five primary production types of Boeing's Hornet family.
The Blue Hornet | National Air and Space Museum
WEBJun 20, 2024 · An F/A-18C with a distinguished combat history makes a late-life career change. “The Blue Angels pride themselves on demonstrating the capabilities of actual combat aircraft, so most of the Blue Angel jets are operationally used airplanes,” says Michael W. Hankins, an aeronautics curator at the National Air and Space Museum. Such is the case with a McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C on display at ...
F/A-18 Hornet (Blue Angels) - NHHC
WEBA multi-mission aircraft designed to replace the F-4 Phantom II and A-7 Corsair II, the F/A-18 Hornet became the front line naval strike fighter shortly after fleet introduction in the...
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