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Boeing Defense, Space and Security
P.O. Box 516
St. Louis, MO 63166 www.boeing.com F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Description and Purpose:
The combat-proven F/A-18E/F Super Hornet delivers cutting-edge, next-generation multi-role strike fighter capability that is available today, outdistancing current and emerging threats well into the future. The Super Hornet has the capability, flexibility and performance necessary to modernize the air or naval aviation forces of any country.
Built by the industry team of Boeing, Northrop Grumman, GE Aviation, and Raytheon, the Super Hornet provides the warfighter with today’s newest advances in multimission capability and growth for decades to come in missions, roles and technology. The Super
Hornet’s suite of integrated and networked systems provides enhanced interoperability and support for ground forces as well as the overall force commander.
Customers:
Two Super Hornet versions – the single-seat E model and the two-seat F model – are in production today and in service with the U.S. Navy. The Royal Australian Air Force operates 24 two-seat F model Super Hornets.
Both are true multi-role aircraft, able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions.
General Characteristics:
Max takeoff weight

66,000 lb (29,937 kg)

Field landing weight

Max catapult payload
Max bringback payload

34,000 lb (15,422 kg) Speed
E: 9,900 lb (4,491 kg) Combat ceiling
F: 9,000 lb (4,082 kg) Design load factor

50,600 lb (22,951 kg)
Mach 1.8+
50,000+ ft (15,240+ m)
7.6g

With a total of 11 weapons stations, the Super Hornet gives warfighters extraordinary payload flexibility by carrying a mixed load of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance. A typical basic loadout for a