F/A 18 Hornet Papercraft Model by Stahlhart

2 Mar, 2022

F/A 18 Hornet Papercraft Model

Old but experienced, this is the difference between the F/A-18 Hornet A-D and the F/A-18 Hornet E/F, both are superior!

The F/A-18 Hornet may indeed be an aging fighter.

However, the experience of the F/A-18 Hornet in the field of combat cannot be underestimated.

As is well known, the F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather fighter and attack aircraft for the United States.

Designed for a long time, the F/A-18 Hornet is built for close air support without compromising its combat capabilities.

In this case, there is the F/A-18 A-D and F/A-18 E-F exist as variants of the Hornet.

The F/A-18 A-D is a fighter aircraft used in Marine Corps combat attack squadrons, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Reserve squadrons, Naval Aviation Demonstration Teams (Blue Angles), and various other fleet support roles.

This aircraft has many capabilities, including during combat missions.

It is known, early in its life cycle, in Operation Desert Storm, the Hornet was able to shoot down enemy fighter jets.

It didn't stop there, he was also able to bomb enemy targets in the same mission.

This has become concrete evidence that he is indeed effective as a fighter aircraft.

Not only that, but it can also recover and be repaired quickly.

Meanwhile, the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet appeared as a replacement for the F-14 Tomcat.

The fighter entered fleet service in 1999 and is the second major model upgrade since the start of the F/A-18 program which is highly capable across the full mission spectrum.

These full missions are air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, suppression of air defenses, and day and night precision strikes.

The single-seat F/A-18E and two-seat F/A-18F are high-performance, twin-engine, center-wing, and multi-mission tactical aircraft designed to replace the F/A-18C (single-seater) and F/A aircraft. -18D (two seats) when they reach the end of service and retire.

Both the F/A-18E and F/A-18F are designed to meet the requirements of the Navy's current interdiction and escort missions.

Improvements to the F/A-18E/F also include increased range and improved aircraft carrier compatibility that the F/A-18 requires.