Military AircraftFighter AircraftF/A-18E/F Super HornetfighterSuper Hornetcarriernaval aviation
ManufacturerBoeing Defense, Space & Security
Key Features
- Carrier launch and recovery capability
- APG-79 AESA radar
- Buddy-store aerial refueling
- Block III conformal fuel tanks and advanced cockpit display
Mission Use Cases
- Carrier strike operations
- Fleet air defense
- Organic aerial refueling
Product Overview
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, flying counter-air, strike, and aerial refueling missions from the deck or from expeditionary shore bases.
Model Comparison
Fighter Aircraft Comparison
Published planning figures for the F-series fighters in the catalog. Transfers of fifth-generation platforms are government-to-government; the F-22 is not exportable under US law.
| Specification | F-16 Block 70 Multirole | F-15EX Air superiority | F/A-18E/F Carrier | F-35A 5th gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration | ||||
| Generation | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5th |
| Engines | 1 × F110-GE-129 | 2 × F110-GE-129 | 2 × F414-GE-400 | 1 × F135-PW-100 |
| Crew | 1 (2 in D/F) | 2 | 1 (E) / 2 (F) | 1 |
| Carrier capable | No | No | Yes | F-35C variant |
| Performance | ||||
| Max speed | Mach 2.0 | Mach 2.5 | Mach 1.6 | Mach 1.6 |
| Supercruise | No | No | No | Limited |
| Combat radius | ≈ 295 nm | ≈ 1,100 nm | ≈ 390 nm | ≈ 670 nm |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft | 60,000 ft | 50,000 ft | 50,000 ft |
| Sensors & Payload | ||||
| Radar | APG-83 AESA | APG-82(V)1 AESA | APG-79 AESA | APG-81 AESA |
| Weapons stations | 9 external | Up to 22 | 11 external | 2 internal bays + 6 external |
| Low observability | No | No | Reduced signature | All-aspect |
| Availability | ||||
| Export status | Widely exported | Exported to select partners | Exported to select partners | Program partners and FMS |
| Sustainment base | Very broad, 25+ operators | Shared with F-15 fleet | Naval sustainment chain | Global program support |
Figures are drawn from publicly released manufacturer and service data. Combat radius varies substantially with profile, stores, and tanking.
Product Line & Options
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with configurable mission and support options.
- Infrared search and track pod
- Conformal fuel tanks
- Two-seat F model for training and strike coordination
Product Specs
Engines
2 × F414-GE-400
Max takeoff weight
≈ 66,000 lb
Max speed
Mach 1.6 class
Combat radius
≈ 390 nm (interdiction)
Hardpoints
11
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