F/A-18E/F
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed for both air-to-air combat and ground attack missions. It is a larger and more advanced derivative of the F/A-18C/D Hornet, featuring improved avionics, radar, and increased payload capacity.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,915 km/h |
| Range | 3,330 km |
| Weight | 29.9 t |
History
Developed by Boeing in the United States, it entered service in 1999 as a larger and more advanced derivative of the F/A-18C/D Hornet.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 471 | confirmed |
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