A Navy F A 18F Super Hornet aircrew prepares for a catapult launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz
he Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet is a modern all-weather carrier strike fighter jet, designed to attack both ground and aerial targets. Designed in the 1970s, it is in service with the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as the air forces of several other nations. Its primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), interdiction, close and air support, and reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticized for its lack of range and payload compared to its contemporaries. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a distinct, evolutionary upgrade to the F/A-18 designed to serve a complementary role with Hornets in the Navy.
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