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Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Multirole Strike Fighter Variant

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the enlarged, twin-engine carrier-capable multirole strike-fighter branch of the Hornet lineage. Boeing describes the E single-seat and F two-seat aircraft as combat-proven naval fighters with advanced avionics, AESA radar, infrared search and track, networked Block III capabilities, and precision-strike, air-superiority, escort, and close-air-support roles.

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Identity

Aliases
F/A-18E/FF/A-18E Super HornetF/A-18F Super HornetSuper HornetF-18E/FBlock III Super Hornet
Family Name
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Full Name
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Multirole Strike Fighter Variant
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
E/F Super Hornet

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the enlarged, twin-engine carrier-capable multirole strike-fighter branch of the Hornet lineage. Boeing describes the E single-seat and F two-seat aircraft as combat-proven naval fighters with advanced avionics, AESA radar, infrared search and track, networked Block III capabilities, and precision-strike, air-superiority, escort, and close-air-support roles.
First Flight Year
1,995
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
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    • Nested value
    Name
    F/A-18E/F Super Hornet F414 installation

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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:38:18 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:38:18 UTC