The bird strike was the first ever incident for the brand new Blue Angels aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet. A US…
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Lockheed Martin integrates Sniper pod with Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet
by Dario LeoneLockheed Martin, in conjunction with the US Navy, completed its first flight test integrating Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod with the F/A-18E/F…
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Military Aviation
An in-depth analysis of why the Sukhoi Su-35 is the most overhyped 4th generation fighter aircraft
by Dario LeoneThere are many 4th gen. aircraft that have some aspect of them hyped up to a degree but none comes close…
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Military AviationU.S. Navy
VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates to start transition from F/A-18F to F/A-18E
by Dario LeoneFormer VFA-211 Cmdr. Ken Hockycko oversaw 14 jet transfers enabling the preparation for a challenging two-seat to single-seat airframe transition for…
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Military Aviation
Boeing delivers first two F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet test aircraft to U.S. Navy
by Dario LeoneThe first operational Block III jet will be delivered to the Navy in early 2021. Boeing delivered the first two F/A-18…
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Boeing has delivered the first Super Hornet test aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angel flight demonstration squadron. Boeing has delivered…
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US Navy F/A-18F BuNo 166464 returns to flight after being grounded for more than 8 years
by Dario LeoneThe strike-fighter is back doing the job for which it was built, roaring through the California skies and helping train replacement…
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USS Gerald R. Ford completes 1000th Aircraft Arrestment, 1000th Launch, gets Flight Deck Certification
USS Gerald R. Ford will be the only carrier regularly available to provide carrier qualifications to pilots who require them on…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary Aviation
Have you ever wondered who Maverick salutes before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier for Top Gun final dogfight?
by Dario LeoneIf the pilot’s happy with the airplane’s performance, he or she will salute – that’s the signal that “we’re good to…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets recover and launch from FS Charles de Gaulle
by Dario LeoneIn total, two US naval aviators flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet and four French aviators, flying the French Rafale and an…
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