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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PERSIAN GULF (June 12, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 breaks to enter the landing pattern over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during flight operations. Kitty Hawk is the final deployment before being relieved by the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau
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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Striker Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting composite training unit exercise preparing for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2008) An F/A-18A Hornet assigned to the "Red Devils" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, lands aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed with the U.S. 7th Fleet and is the lead ship of the Nimitz Strike Group operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil
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Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 aircraft from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 conduct bombing exercises at the Gordia bombing range off the coast of Djibouti.
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A U.S. Navy F/A-18 aircraft from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 conducts bombing exercises at the Gordia bombing range off the coast of Djibouti.
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An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, lowers its tail hook to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, fires off a flare while performing a maneuvering drill.
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An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to "Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are underway off the coast of Southern California participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise, an exercise aimed at enhancing the interoperability between ships in the strike group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James R. Evans
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An FA-18/F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, performs touch and go flight operations on the island of Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, during field carrier landing practice (FCLP).
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- Australia Defends F-18F Acquisition
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