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F/A-18E/F

Fighter Jetconfirmed

F/A-18E/F

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

TypeFighter Jet
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBoeing
Introduced1999
StatusIn service
Speed1,915 km/h
Range3,330 km
Weight29.9 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

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States471confirmed

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