F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a 4.5+ generation[3] carrier-based Multirole fighter aircraft. The F/A-18E single-seat variant and F/A-18F tandem-seat variant are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Super Hornet has an internal 20 mm gun and can carry air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface weapons. Additional fuel can be carried with up to five external fuel tanks and the aircraft can be configured as an airborne tanker by adding an external air refueling system.
Designed and initially produced by McDonnell Douglas, the Super

Role
Multirole fighter
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
McDonnell DouglasBoeing Integrated Defense Systems
First flight
29 November 1995
Introduction
1999
Primary users
United States NavyRoyal Australian Air Force
Produced
1995-present
Number built
400 as of 2009[1]
Unit cost
US$54.7 million (2009 flyaway cost)[2]
Developed from
F/A-18 Hornet
Variants
EA-18G Growler