The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is an upgraded, larger, and more capable version of the F/A-18 Hornet, designed to meet modern carrier strike requirements. It serves as a multirole fighter and attack aircraft for the U.S. Navy, combining air-to-air combat capability with precision strike, electronic warfare, and extended range for carrier operations.
 
General Information:
Role: Multirole fighter / strike aircraft / carrier-based
Manufacturer: Boeing (originally McDonnell Douglas)
First Flight: November 29, 1995
Introduction: 1999
Crew: 1 (F/A-18E) or 2 (F/A-18F)
Nickname: Super Hornet
Key Features:
25% larger airframe than the original Hornet for increased fuel capacity and payload
Advanced avionics and radar for modern multirole combat
Carrier-capable with reinforced landing gear and tailhook
Fly-by-wire control system for improved maneuverability