The Air Force passed on the YF-17 prototype, preferring the more agile F-16. But Navy planners liked it—ultimately transforming it into the venerable F/A-18. The upcoming F/A-XX contract award will ...
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has made a name for itself as a powerhouse in the U.S. Navy since its introduction in 1999 Since its introduction in 1999, the Super Hornet has been pivotal in a number of ...
The F-15 was designed first and foremost as an air superiority fighter. Speed, altitude, range, and payload were prioritized, without much attention paid to air-to-ground capabilities. The F/A-18, ...
The F-15EX is larger and more powerful than the Super Hornet—but its size and strength could become a liability, rather than an advantage, in a close-in dogfight. The F/A-18 Hornet and F-15 Eagle are ...
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