U.S. Air Force, 2nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, KC-10 Extender refuels Navy EA-18 Growlers, Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets, and a USAF B-2 Spirit during exercise Northern Edge on May 23, 2019. Film Credits: ...

One of the St. Louis area’s biggest assembly lines may be getting a new lease on life. The Navy is considering buying 36 more F/A-18 Super Hornets, according to a notice posted this month on a federal ...

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) conducts flight operations, launching F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an ...

The U.S. Navy is continuing the work to extend the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s service life to 10,000 flight hours, with the latest contract covering up to 60 aircraft. The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a ...

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has made a name for itself as a powerhouse in the U.S. Navy since its introduction in 1999 Since its introduction in 1999, the Super Hornet has been pivotal in a number of ...

Boeing received a $930.8 million contract from the Navy. The purpose of the contract is to provide for service-life modifications for up to 60 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets. The contract is part of an ...

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) released a sources sought notice on Nov. 10, 2025, in support of PMA209 Air Combat Electronics Program Office. According to the notice, as part ...

Engines Two GE F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofans (~17,700 lbf total thrust) Two GE F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans (~44,000 lbf total thrust) Top Speed ~1,190 mph (1,915 km/h) / Mach 1.8 ~1,190 ...