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The stunning F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter breaks all the rules

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet are far older than most of the pilots flying them, ...
The Aviationist

U.S. Navy F/A-18 and EA-18 Fleet Reaches 12 Million Flight Hours

The 12 million flight hours milestone cements the F/A-18 and EA-18G fleet’s status as one of the most enduring families of aircraft in modern naval aviation. The U.S. Navy has announced on Aug. 1, ...
The Aviationist

Automatic Terrain Awareness and Warning System Certified on USMC F/A-18s

The U.S. Marine Corps will field the ATAWS on its F/A-18 Legacy Hornet fleet starting in early 2026. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division has announced on Nov. 19, 2025, that the U.S. Marine ...
The National Interest

Why the F/A-18 Super Hornet Still Matters

This November will mark the 30th anniversary of the maiden flight of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Reports indicate that the United States Navy could still award a contract for the F/A-XX later this year, ...