The first operational Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet lifts off over Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. (Boeing Photo) Boeing has announced the delivery of the first two operational F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets in the Block III configuration to the U.S. Navy. According to a company news release, it …
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A U.S. Naval Air Reserve McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II aircraft lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) on 18 October 1986. Credits: Camera Operator: AE3 Jeff Miller, USN The F/A-18 was designed to be a highly versatile aircraft due to its avionics, cockpit displays, and excellent aerodynamic characteristics, …
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F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstrates the ability to launch from a ski-jump ramp – Credits: Boeing Defense Boeing and the US Navy have successfully demonstrated the ability of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft to launch from a ski-jump ramp. The ski-jump test was carried out at the Naval Air Station …
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Lt. Cdr. Michael Tremel stands next to his F/A 18-E Super Hornet on board the USS George W. Bush last July. The tomahawk symbols represent strike missions and the “kill” symbol for his shootdown is upper right. (Photo courtesy of Save The Royal Navy via Military.com) On Jun. 18, 2017, …
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Paramount Pictures has changed the release date of the highly-anticipated aviation sequel Top Gun: Maverick. Originally set to debut on June 26, the Tom Cruise-led film will now hit the theaters this year. Even though Top Gun: Maverick’s release has been delayed the promotions team behind the film is still …
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In real life, the millionaire Top Gun star Tom Cruise is reported to own anywhere from three to five private jets including a $20M Gulfstream. Tom Cruise has held a pilot’s license since 1994 and he often pilots all of the private jets that he owns. Although quite luxurious when …
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At first glance, this F-15 may look like any other example of the venerable McDonnell Douglas design, but it’s actually an F-15EX, with advanced multi-role equipment and capabilities. US defence major Boeing is considering offering its F-15EX fighter jets to the Indian Air Force and has sought a licence from …
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U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet with the Strike Fighter Squadron 32 at Naval Air Station Oceana (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Wilds) Boeing announced that Boeing and the U.S. Navy flew a F/A-18 Super Hornet tactical aircraft equipped with an Infrared Search & Track Block …
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Caroline Johnson didn’t just crash glass ceilings as a naval fighter pilot. She just flew right past them. The Colorado-born aviatrix was one of the first women to fly a combat mission over Iraq following the military withdrawal in 2011, dropping bombs on ISIS from a F/A-18 Super Hornet. Caroline …
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As we have already explained in a previous article Boeing offered new version of F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter jet to Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force is looking to replace Canada’s aging fleet of fighter jets with new fighter jets. Four companies are vying for the multibillion-dollar contract for as many …
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