--- title: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet slug: fa-18ef-super-hornet-009ee url: /detay/fa-18ef-super-hornet-009ee type: article language: English entity: primary: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet type: article disambiguation: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: Twin-engine, multirole combat jet. Powerful, versatile, and carrier-based. categories: - name: Aviation And Space slug: havacilik-ve-uzay url: /kategori/havacilik-ve-uzay - name: Vehicles And Transportation Technologies slug: tasitlar-ve-ulasim-teknolojileri url: /kategori/tasitlar-ve-ulasim-teknolojileri - name: Defense Industry Technologies slug: savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri url: /kategori/savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri tags: - Super Hornet - F/A-18E/F - Multirole Aircraft - U.S. Navy - McDonnell Douglas author: Arif Zahid Yüksel created_at: 2025-05-25T16:02:39.032823+03:00 updated_at: 2025-05-28T11:13:06.244471+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/25/tIbKjRpcJhgNUhThsGndSbSf9u1jp7Gf.png --- # F/A-18E/F Super Hornet ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet ![resim_2025-05-25_161356108.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/25/NteVEiJ7WiWiqgtcgxYr2I0WHlOefV4z.png) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Manufacturer(s) | McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) | | Models | F/A-18E Super Hornet (single-seat) F/A-18F Super Hornet (two-seat) EA-18G Growler (two-seat electronic warfare variant) | | Date of Entry into Service | 1999 (F/A-18E/F Super Hornet) | | Aircraft Type(s) | Twin-engine,multirole combat aircraft Models:,single or two-seat,carrier-based | | First Flight(s)(Text) | November 18,1995 (F/A-18E/F Super Hornet) | ## Article Content The **F/A-18E/F Super Hornet** is a twin-engine, carrier-based, single or two-seat, multirole combat aircraft developed and produced by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It was designed to replace the [F/A-18C/D Hornet](/en/detay/fa-18ef-super-hornet-0b432/llms.txt), featuring a larger airframe, more powerful engines, and enhanced capabilities. Entering service in 1999, the Super Hornet is one of the U.S. Navy's primary aircraft, capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/05/28/hv4OCVaKWDqR0AXCpXeG7WsdZmWUEkQQ.png) *It was created with artificial intelligence.* ### **Development Process** The development of the **F/A-18E/F Super Hornet** began in the 1990s. The U.S. Navy required a more modern and versatile aircraft to replace aging platforms such as the A-6 Intruder and [F-14 Tomcat](/en/detay/grumman-f-14-tomcat-970e9/llms.txt). Building upon the design of the **F/A-18C/D Hornet**, McDonnell Douglas developed an aircraft featuring a larger airframe, more powerful engines, and enhanced avionics systems. The first **F/A-18E/F** prototype conducted its maiden flight in 1995. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QSrw7-bf-Y) *F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (Haci Productions)* ### **Design Features** The **F/A-18E/F Super Hornet** is 25% larger than its predecessor and can carry 33% more internal fuel. This allows the aircraft to have a longer range and carry more weaponry. The aircraft is equipped with two **General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofan engines**, which provide high speed and maneuverability. The Super Hornet's avionics systems have also been improved. It features an **APG-79 AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar**, an advanced electronic warfare system, and **Link 16 data link** capabilities. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2026/02/11/fa-18ef-super-hornet-009ee-aircraft-3329219_1280.jpg) *F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (Pixabay)* ### **Models** - **F/A-18E Super Hornet:** Single-seat model. - **F/A-18F Super Hornet:** Two-seat model, including a pilot and a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO). - **EA-18G Growler:** Two-seat electronic warfare variant, specifically designed to jam enemy radars and communication systems. ### **Technical Specifications (F/A-18E)** - **Crew:** 1 - **Length:** 18.31 m (60 ft 1 in) - **Wingspan:** 13.62 m (44 ft 8.5 in) - **Height:** 4.88 m (16 ft 0 in) - **Empty Weight:** 14,537 kg (32,040 lb) - **Max Takeoff Weight:** 29,937 kg (66,000 lb) - **Engines:** 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofan - **Maximum Speed:** Mach 1.8 (1,915 km/h; 1,190 mph) - **Range:** 2,346 km (1,458 mi) - **Service Ceiling:** 15,000 m (49,200 ft) - **Armament:** 1 × 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, bombs, and rockets. ### **Areas of Use** The **F/A-18E/F Super Hornet** can be used in a wide range of missions: - Air superiority - Ground attack - Maritime strike - Reconnaissance - Electronic warfare (EA-18G Growler) ## Academic Sources and References 1. 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