F/A-18 Hornet

Combat aircraft, USA. In service since 1983

How to recognise it

Twin engines, two outward-canted tails, long leading-edge extensions alongside the cockpit.

Also known as

F/A-18, Super Hornet, F/A-18E, EA-18G

Used by

USA, Australia, Finland, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, Kuwait

Other jets

• A-10 Thunderbolt II
• AV-8B Harrier II
• B-1B Lancer
• B-2 Spirit
• B-52 Stratofortress
• Chengdu J-10
• Chengdu J-20
• Eurofighter Typhoon
• F-4 Phantom II
• F-15 Eagle
• F-16AM
• F-16C Fighting Falcon

All 33 jets

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet