Why the F-18 Super Hornet is a Remarkable Aircraft Worth Admiring

The F-18, specifically the Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet, are twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft.They're equipped with an internal 20 milimeter M61A2 rotary cannon and can carry a variety of weapons. Now, let's talk speed. The F-18 is powered by twin General Electric F414 engines, enabling it to reach a top speed of Mach 1.8. That's 1,190 mile per hour or 1,915 kilometer per hour at a high altitude! What sets the F-18 apart is its ability to maintain these supersonic speeds for extended periods without causing excessive wear and tear on the engines or airframe. It has a maximum range of 1,275 nautical miles and can reach altitudes up to 50,000 feet. It's equipped with advanced systems for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and has been used in combat operations worldwide.The F-18 has played a significant role in military aviation history.
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[@chrisdaigle5410]

The F-18 has so much thrust that it could take off vertically like a rocket and it can carry a load heavier than a B-17 bomber. 17,700 pounds.

[@chrisdaigle5410]

Sorry, 7,750 pounds compared to the B-17 maximum short distance load of 17,600 pounds. But for long distance bombing runs the B17 was limited to 8,000 pounds which was 16 of the 500 pound bombs.

[@derfderfson]

​@@chrisdaigle5410why didn't you just edit your first post?

[@Callmesmitty]

As a kid I hated them because they are so loud

[@CharcoalCummins]

@@derfderfsonwhy it matter

[@derfderfson]

@@CharcoalCummins because it would make more sense

[@swizzzy4962]

My fav aircraft right here

[@boobtuber06]

Never gets the respect it deserves

[@the_aaaa]

Not to mention how awesome it looks

[@airprok8328]

The F/A 18 Charley legacy, can super cruise at mach 1.04 at 30,000ft. Not a lot of people know this. The super hornet can reach 55,000ft. All speeds and height really comes down to load out, in any jet.

[@maxsoon1097]

It has been Upgraded often that the enemies still can't figured out. 😂

[@user-eh5vo4kk4g]

My favorite aircraft 🔥 💪 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@Titianjejak1971]

very good f18

[@fra93ilgrande]

So amazing 😍 ❤ and underrated

[@borntoclimb7116]

I like the f 18

[@Attack_The_D_Point]

I prefer the legacy hornets (f/a 18c in dcs is crazy)

[@midnightdragon67]

very cool

[@sammcbride2464]

50K feet is only the advertised altitude. The US only lists 50K more most of its aircraft. It is much higher than that.

[@FishFlys]

Small error, The Super Hornet is only officially M1.6 capable with the legacy Hornet being M1.8 capable due to the excessive weight of the extremely advanced EW system on board the super hornet.

[@ltribley]

The F/A-18 Hornet completed its first flight in 1978 and entered operational service with the Marine Corps in 1983 and the U.S. Navy in 1984. Essentially it’s past its prime.

[@ColesenSangster-uu3rl]

nah its still good

[@jurgenblick5491]

Just watch the wings

[@richardlafave2556]

Made to fight the USSR/ Russia.. So let's get some to Ukraine to do what they were built for!!!!

[@Slava_Mitrofanov]

Это говно сгорит в небе новых областей России.

[@user-ls8xe6xp1y]

Кишка тонка самим воевать с Россией, вот украинских дурачков и используете.

[@patriktoth6258]

Some country in the middle east manage to deal with the F18 with a Mig25 foxbat 😂 Now imagine Su35's.

[@richardlafave2556]

@@patriktoth6258 I can imagine what a f-35 could do to a su-35 light's out for that Russian aircraft....

[@patriktoth6258]

@@richardlafave2556 2 different generation. And unlike WW2 a war against russia on their own soil wont gonna end as WW2. F35 can say goodbye to its home then. Same for the Su35

[@harrylockheed79]

I’m sorry, I think your calculation is off. Mach 1.8 is actually 1381 MPH!

[@joebloggs6131]

Australia soon to upgrade their fleet to Block III - does any other country already run Super Hornets in Block III?

[@grimwaffle5272]

The US Navy's received their first batch of Block III's in 2021

[@jameschurchill2754]

Ummmm….I think you showed the wrong engines on the test videos.

[@lovegod1steverythingelse2n47]

It use to be a ugly plane to me but it looks so beautiful as I’ve grown older

[@fishnchips5826]

The original and the legacies still looks ugly to me. Always been a fan super hornet tho

[@lovegod1steverythingelse2n47]

@@fishnchips5826 That’s actually what I wanted to say lol

[@fishnchips5826]

@@lovegod1steverythingelse2n47 man of culture i see 🤝🏾

[@lovegod1steverythingelse2n47]

@@fishnchips5826 Of course, how did u find out and nice to meet you to as well fellow MoC

[@jurgenblick5491]

Sweet baby

[@bc2champ]

Funny, you showed the wrong engine every single time 😄

[@ondybandung6096]

1. Falcon 2.Hornet 1. Viper. 2.Super Hornet

[@simonrotzel3439]

M1.8??? REALLY? that sounds like BS but on the other hand I haven't googled yet😅

[@kevinmyers440]

F18 is a dogfighting machine.

[@ambarishudta6291]

Another American weapon advertisement video 😂

[@clipperin6145]

Sukhoi 30 Mki better then f18

[@joserafaelgarciamorales8724]

OLD Relics.

[@SamPride-vx7hx]

If u r not a pilot shut up

[@fishnchips5826]

You probably say the same about the F-15 and a tomFAT fanboy at the same time

[@Wonderwhoopin]

It’s not that good 😂

[@GlobalDefenceForce_694]

Still better than the F14

[@Prodagist]

​@@GlobalDefenceForce_694Actually the F-18 underperformed to the Tomcat in most aspects, what makes it amazing is its more advanced avionics, and significantly cheaper maintenence costs over the Tomcat

[@maxsoon1097]

Better than when was just comes out in the beginning of production.

[@airprok8328]

Are you crazy? You obviously have zero idea what you are talking about and are just a hater, it’s very common. You are probably a F 14 ball rider and after 30 years still can’t get over it. Did you fly F 18’s? Work on them? Didn’t think so. Tell me, how would you know what’s good and what isn’t? There is only 2 to 3 jets that can even match the AOA of a hornet and it has amazing avionics with a helmet mounted sight and is still one of the best dogfighting platforms available. The Block 111 super hornet is even better at all that and is a faster jet. You anything about that?

[@SamPride-vx7hx]

R u a pilot if not don't comment