F/A18 E/F Super Hornet Primary function: Multirole attack and fighter aircraft that is larger and has a longer range than previous F/A-18 models. Speed: 1,300 mph Armament: An internal Vulcan 20mm cannon is mounted in the nose. The Super Hornet can carry 17,750 pounds of conventional and precision bombs and missiles. Crew: The E model is a single-seater while the F model is the dual seat model. Source: U.S. Navy |