021005-N-9593M-035 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Oct. 5, 2002 -- An F/A-18E ÒSuper HornetÓ assigned to the ÒEaglesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA 115) prepares to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the shipÕs flight deck. The ÒSuper HornetÓ is about 25%%%%%%%% larger than its predecessor, the F/A-18C/D, but contains 42%%%%%%%% fewer structural parts. The single-seat F/A-18E flies greater ranges with heavier payloads, has a more powerful engine, and provides greater survivability. Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are condu

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021005-N-9593M-035 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Oct. 5, 2002 -- An F/A-18E ÒSuper HornetÓ assigned to the ÒEaglesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA 115) prepares to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the shipÕs flight deck. The ÒSuper HornetÓ is about 25%%%%%%%% larger than its predecessor, the F/A-18C/D, but contains 42%%%%%%%% fewer structural parts. The single-seat F/A-18E flies greater ranges with heavier payloads, has a more powerful engine, and provides greater survivability. Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Philip A. McDaniel. (RELEASED) US Navy 021005-N-9593M-035 Super Hornet lines up on the catapult

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