But U.S. Navy observers were impressed with the latter plane—and skeptical that the YF-16, with its narrow landing gear and single engine, could handle the rigors of carrier landings.

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler are both central to the US Navy's operational strategy, each filling distinct ...

Summary and Key Points: The F/A-18 Super Hornet, produced by ... the S-3 as an aerial tanker. F/A-18E/F enhancements include increased range and improved carrier suitability required for the ...

The Navy's planned sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter will be the successor to its F/A-18 Super Hornet, shown here on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt in the Middle East on ...