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F/A-18E Super Hornet
McDonnell Douglas · USA
Known as the "Rhino," the Super Hornet featured a 25% larger airframe and highly advanced rectangular intakes that reduced its radar cross-section. It was designed to bring back more unspent ordnance to the carrier and provide significantly more endurance than the "Legacy" Hornet.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,915 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 3,330 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A2 Vulcan; 11 hardpoints for AIM-120, Harpoon, and JDAM.