Called the Super Sapphire ... Both are nicely situated on the port cockpit sidewall, with the brake lever underneath and the wheel for the elevator trimmer below and aft. The carb heat?another ...

The F/A-18 Super Hornet was meant to be just an upgrade, but it became the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s air power after replacing both the F-14 Tomcat and the Legacy Hornet. But with 5th-gen ...

The F/A-18 tried landing on the USS Harry S. Truman but went overboard after the arrestment failed, a defense official said.

However unlike the Hornet, the Super Hornet has rectangular intake ramps, a larger “sawtooth” wing, and is about 20% larger than the Hornet. PilotPhotog Posted: May 7, 2025 | Last updated: May ...

A second F/A-18 Super Hornet was lost from the USS Harry S. Truman amid mechanical failure, Houthi threats, and operational mishaps, showcasing the region’s volatility. On Tuesday evening ...

A defense official confirmed an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet crashed into the sea while attempting to land on the carrier on May 6. The pilots ejected and suffered minor injuries. On April 28 ...

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the USS Harry S. Truman crashed into the Red Sea, according to CNN sources. Both crew members ejected successfully, and were recovered with minor injuries. The jet is ...

This time, an F/A-18F Super Hornet failed to land on the aircraft carrier, going overboard, The Washington Post reported. The plane fell into the Red Sea. Both pilots on board were able to eject ...

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to ‘Red Rippers’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75 ...