How the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Became the Navy’s Ultimate Workhorse The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet has been the mainstay of tactical U.S. naval aviation since its debut in 1984.

McDonnell Douglas lacked the capital to invest in an upgraded wing that would have made their narrow body offerings more ...

Eight countries operate the Navy's Hornet family of fighter jets with some of these transitioning to the F-35 fighter jet.

The United States Navy (US Navy) decided to invest in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet when US Naval Aviation was in a difficult spot. The Grumman A-6 Intruder needed replacement, and the low-observable ...

During the Cold War, the initial Block I “Hornet” jet was conceptualized. Manufacturers McDonnell Douglas and Northrop Grumman constructed the F/A-18 platform to feature enhanced avionics ...