The technical characteristics of the American Super Hornet fighter, equipped with the latest missiles, have been revealed

The US Navy has released the first official data on the F/A-18°F Super Hornet carrier-based fighter-bomber with full combat loads, including four new missiles of the "air — air» AIM-174B. In addition to them, the F/A-18 °F Super Hornet is also equipped with three medium-range AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and two short-range AIM-9X Sidewinders missiles.

The photo was taken on September 24, 2024 under during the Gray Flag 2024 exercise over the Point Mugu Sea Ridge in Southern California. Along with the F/A-18 °F Super Hornet, the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter and the F-15E Strike Eagle are also captured in the frame.

F/A-18 °F Super Hornet — it is a powerful multi-role fighter of the fourth generation, developed by the Boeing company. It is a development of the Hornet series of aircraft and is widely used by many air forces around the world.

Key features:

Engines:&nbsp Two General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofan engines with fast acceleration, which provide high traction and maneuverability.
Armament: A wide range of weapons, including air-to-air missiles; medium and short-range, air-to-ground missiles, guided bombs and unguided munitions.
Avionics: Modern avionics with multifunctional displays, which provides the pilot with complete information about situation in the air and on the ground.
Radar station: An active radar station with electronic scanning of the antenna, which allows detection and tracking of several air targets simultaneously.
Combat radius: A significant combat radius, which allows you to perform long combat tasks without refueling.

Main advantages:

• Multifunctionality: Ability to perform a wide range of tasks : aerial combat, strikes on ground targets, reconnaissance, electronic warfare.
• High survivability: Due to the dual engine and strong design, the aircraft is able to withstand significant damage.
• Modern avionics: Provides the pilot with an advantage in air combat and allows effective use of the full potential of the aircraft

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The F/A-18 °F Super Hornet is widely used for a variety of missions including:

• Aerial patrols: Maritime defense ships and coastal zones.
• Strikes on ground targets: Support of ground forces, destruction of enemy military facilities.
• Reconnaissance: Collection of intelligence information about the enemy.
• Electronic warfare: Suppression of enemy air defense systems.