Boeing EA-18 Growler
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a substantially larger, redesigned development of the original Hornet, sharing its general layout but with almost no interchangeable parts despite the similar name. Its enlarged wing and more powerful engines give it noticeably longer range and heavier weapon load than the original Hornet it replaced aboard US Navy carriers. A specialised electronic-warfare variant, the EA-18G Growler, replaces the gun with jamming equipment for suppressing enemy air defences. It remains the primary carrier-based strike fighter for the US Navy today, alongside the newer F-35C.
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The Super Hornet is a substantially redesigned, larger F/A-18 development sharing almost no interchangeable parts with the original Hornet.
Specifications
| Length | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 m (45 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 30 t |
| Range | 1,275 NM (2,361 km) |
| Maximum speed | 1,220 kt (2,259 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft (15,240 m) |
| Rate of climb | 44,882 ft/min (228 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,900 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F414 |
| Units built | 172 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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