Why Countries Are Racing to Buy America's New F-18 Super Hornet Fighter!

[@stupidburp]

Greatly overstating the current demand. It is a great fighter, especially in the latest configuration. But there are few customers and the production lines are shutting down. I would like it if the USN would buy a couple hundred more to meet urgent needs. Ukraine would love to get 100 of them for dispersed front line operations from austere airfields and roads. But the order book is currently almost empty and production will shut down permanently if new orders are not made soon.

[@bigearl3867]

I was hoping you had some new information about Super Hornet orders, but sadly it looks like the F/A-18 production line will shut down if it doesn't get new orders.

[@brandonlevy8680]

ummmm.... where are you getting this info? No one is buying the F/A-18. Besides the U.S. Navy, only two countries operate the F/A-18. Australia and Kuwait. The reason most countries do NOT operate it, is because it was designed as a carrier-based aircraft. A jack of all trades with a lot of compromises. The ONLY version that interest other countries is the Growler variant. Other than the Growler, the F-18's performance can be matched by most semi modern airframes and surpassed by many.

[@alfaeco15]

Spain, Switzerland,...

[@brandonlevy8680]

@@alfaeco15 They fly Hornets, not Super Hornets... so again, ONLY the U.S. Navy, Kuwait and Australia. Another sign, they just are NOT interested in anymore of the F/A 18 variants. Too many compromises.

[@julesmarwell8023]

it makes a good GROWLER

[@dwightrush4247]

The J20 is supposed to be a "stealth fighter" did you see those giant engines sticking out the back !?!? Oh yeah that heat signature won't be noticeable at all!!!! 😮

[@johnblackthorne787]

The Chinese often exaggerate the capabilities of their military equipment

[@Ghengis415]

USN, RAAF, and Kuwait is hardly anything to brag about (and it's been in service since 2001).

[@stevenschwartz-vf2lg]

Unfortunately the Chinese J20 has a service ceiling of 66,000 feet compared to 40,000 feet. That puts the F18 super hornet at a severe disadvantage.

[@MeMyselfI_69]

Planes don't cruise around near thier max ceiling nor just go up there during an egagement.

[@jacobb3130]

Who else is trying to get this jet?

[@AccordGTR]

Propaganda