These days, the US doesn't use the original F/A-18 Hornet — we fly the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The new name wasn't given merely because the aircraft got some new software updates and a couple of ...

In March 2024, the Navy secured a deal that would acquire 17 Block III F/A ... F/A-18 Hornet came in at $13 million. If you adjust for inflation, that puts the cost of the current Super Hornet ...