-Although slightly slower than its predecessors, the Super Hornet excels in carrier operations and incorporates technology initially developed for fifth-generation aircraft like the F-35 and F-22.

While the Super Hornet may not feature the same stealth characteristics as the F-35 and F-22, the platform is still ...

The United States Air Force will keep the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor in service until 2060, extending the life of the aircraft for another 43 years.

The F/A-18 Hornet has long been one of the U.S. Navy's most powerful all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft. The F/A-18 entered active service in 1983 for the U.S. Marine Corps ...

While fifth-generation platforms like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II appear to get all the media buzz, one older fighter jet in service with the U.S. Navy should not be overlooked so quickly.

Even considering the newer fifth-generation F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs, the Super Hornet arguably provides unmatched versatility which ensures its relevance in the modern threat climate.

A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet lands on the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis in the Arabian Sea. ... adding that the F-22 “has struggled” and the F-16 “is a bit of a high bar” to clear.

The earliest version of the Hornet, the F/A-18A, first flew in 1978. The Super Hornet — which includes the single-seat F/A-18E and the two-seat F/A-18F — made its maiden flight in 1995.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) ... On Dec. 22, the cruiser USS Gettysburg accidentally shot down an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the aircraft carrier.

The F/A-18 Hornet is a highly recognizable fighter jet that's been in operation since 1978. In addition to the United States military flying this twin-engine fighter for combat missions, the Navy ...