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 EA-18G aircraft is flown during test and evaluation at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md. Photo by Randy Hepp
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 performs aerial maneuvers during a photo exercise in front of Mount Fuji. VFA-27 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commun
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An EA-18G Growler lands at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the first time. The Growler is being developed to replace the fleet\'s current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. The next-generation electronic attack aircraft for the U.S. Navy, combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet with state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics. The EA-18G is expected to enter initial operational capability in 2009. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bruce McVicar
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An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. This exercise demonstrates the importance the ability for both strike groups to plan and conduct dual task force operations as part of the Navy's commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 prepares to conduct an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
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An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323) successfully lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
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Arabian Sea (Nov. 29, 2006) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron One Three One (VFA-131), prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rafael Figueroa Medina
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An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VFA-103), approaches a plane director on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prior to launch.
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The Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, conduct survey flights over San Francisco Bay in preparation for Fleet Week 2006 air shows. Blue Angels pilots conduct survey flights routinely to familiarize themselves with a city’s geography. San Francisco’s Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services. More than 7,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast guardsmen are scheduled to participate in a parade of ships and various ship tours and conduct numerous community service projects throughout the Bay Area. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong
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- Boeing, US Navy Offer Super Hornet for Denmark Fighter Competition
- Boeing Delivers Super Hornet Proposal to Brazil For F-X2 Competition
- Boeing Submits Combat Aircraft Industrial-Participation Proposal to Indian Government
- Northrop Begins Production of First F/A 18F for RAAF
- 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
- No Fatalities as Two F/A-18s Crash in Persian Gulf
- 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
