F/A-18 Super Hornet Image Gallery
First flown in 1995, the F/A-18 E/F upgrades the combat-proven night attack F/A-18 C/D built by Boeing. Building on the basic design and strengths of its Hornet predecessor, the F/A-18 E/F has greater range, a larger payload capacity, more powerful engines, enhanced survivability and a built-in potential to incorporate future systems and technologies.
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An FA-18/F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, prepares to launch from the runway on the island of Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, during field carrier landing practice (FCLP).
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The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration team, perform their delta formation during the Blues on the Bay Air Show at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing about 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration, which is more than an hour long. MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS MICHAEL HIGHT
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PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 5, 2007) - An F/A-18C assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 launches off the bow of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces in Iraq.
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IRAQ (Aug. 27, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, heads home during sunset over Iraq after completing a close air support mission in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Peter Scheu
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An F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, breaks the sound barrier while making a high-speed pass close to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an air power demonstration.
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, fires off its flares while performing evasive maneuvers during an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, fires off its flares while performing evasive maneuvers during an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).
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Navy F-18 Hornets from the Naval Air Station's Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans arrive to take part in the Valiant Shield exercise Aug. 6 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During the exercise being held Aug. 6 to 13, Airmen will participate in integrated joint training with Navy and Coast Guard forces. Air Force aircraft and personnel from stateside bases and Kadena Air Base, Japan, will comprise part of an expeditionary air wing based at Andersen AFB. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer
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Navy F-18 Hornets from the Naval Air Station's Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans arrive to take part in the Valiant Shield exercise Aug. 6 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During the exercise, Air Force aircraft and Airmen from stateside bases and Kadena Air Base, Japan, will comprise part of an expeditionary air wing based at Andersen AFB. Andersen AFB will also be the beddown location for approximately 64 Air Force and 29 Navy aircraft, plus transient aircraft, during Valiant Shield. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer
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A Spanish F-18 sits on the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10 waiting to be serviced before a training mission. A group of Spanish airmen are participating in Red Flag-Alaska 07-3, a multi-service, multi-platform coordinated, combat operations exercise, which runs through the July 27. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin
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- India eyes U.S. F-18s for its Russian-built aircraft carrier
- Boeing Opens New EA-18G Growler Support Center
- Boeing Declines Swiss Request for Proposal for New Fighter Aircraft
- Boeing Delivers Proposal to Equip Indian Air Force with Super Hornet Fighters
- Australia to stick with Super Hornet buy
- Northrop to Begin Production of First Australian F/A-18F Super Hornet
- Raytheon to Provide AESA Capabilities to 135 F/A-18s
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- Australian Government to Review Air Combat Spending Program
- Super Hornets on track for delivery to RAAF
- Boeing Delivers 500th F/A-18 Modified at Cecil Field
- Boeing Breaks Ground on New EA-18G Growler Support Center
- Australia Defends F-18F Acquisition
- Boeing Delivers Dual-Cockpit Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System to the U.S. Navy
- Boeing Delivers First Production EA-18G Growler to U.S. Navy
- Boeing Awarded $135M for EA-18G Growler AEA Kits & Test Equipment
- Joint Strike Fighter 'a tough task'
- Boeing Delivers First Upgraded Phase II CF-18 Hornet to Canada
- Airpower key to Exercise Valiant Shield
- Raytheon Secures Contract to Equip Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets
