F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
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U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet
RoleCarrier-based multirole fighter
National originUnited States
ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas (1995–1997)
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–present)
First flight29 November 1995
Introduction1999
2001 (IOC)
StatusIn service
Primary usersUnited States Navy
Royal Australian Air Force
Kuwait Air Force
Produced1995–present
Number built608+ as of April 2020
Developed fromMcDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
VariantsBoeing EA-18G Growler