[Infographic] - The power of the US F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter visiting Vietnam
From the F-5 light fighter version, the US developed the YF-17, which is the predecessor of the famous F/A-18 carrier fighter of the US Navy today.
The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic multirole fighter jet designed to operate from US aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the best carrier-based fighters in the world thanks to its high maneuverability, advanced avionics and stable performance. The combat capability of the F/A-18 Hornet is even superior to the MiG-29K carrier-based fighter recently deployed by the Russian naval aviation force.
The F/A-18 has a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 and can carry a variety of weapons including air-to-air, air-to-ground or air-to-ship missiles, along with a 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon. The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic performance, largely due to its forward-mounted wings. The primary roles of the F/A-18 Hornet are escort, carrier air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, interdiction of air supplies, close air support, and reconnaissance.
The reliability and versatility of the aircraft make the F/A-18 Hornet, along with its upgraded version, the F/A-18 Super Hornet, one of the most valuable weapons on the US Navy's aircraft carriers today. It is estimated that more than 2,000 F/A-18s have been produced in various versions and are operating in dozens of countries around the world. In Southeast Asia, the Malaysian Air Force is also using this type of aircraft. Let's see the detailed specifications of this type of aircraft through the infographic below.
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