Reported by Boeing, the Super Hornet is a fighter jet that was developed from the basis of an existing fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet, which entered operational service since 1983. Currently, the F/A-18 Hornet is an aging US Navy "combat proven" fighter and its last variant, the F/A-18C/D Hornet, has been discontinued since 2,000 years ago. Reported by Popularmechanics the F/A-18C Hornet has also been officially retired by the US Navy and US Marine Corps in 2021, although some are still operating in the US Navy as a reserve squadron.
Even though it was developed from the F/A-18 Hornet, the Super Hornet is actually a different variant from previous aircraft. Its body dimensions are 25 percent larger and it is powered by a more powerful engine compared to the Hornet generation, thereby increasing maneuverability, weapon carrying capacity and cruising range. The Super Hornet first flew in 1995 and became operational in the US Navy in 1999 and has been tested in various combat situations involving the US and its allies.
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