Ok- whats the deal with the super hornet?....Why is it the the super hornet? whats the big changes in the F from past models? We were talking about it the other day and I realized that I had never paid any attention to the subject before and cant seem to find any info on it here. any info is appreciated. Thanks- O-man
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super hornet
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The E is the single seat, F is dual. Super is called the "Rhino" at the ship so they don't get if confused with the old models. Most importantly it carries 33% more fuel. Instead of GE-404's...that produced 36k thrust, it's got 414's which produce 44k. You can read more about it at http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-18ef.htm
boobytrapper
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Its pretty much a completely new plane. Its 25% bigger than the earlier Hornets. One article I read said that the DoD liked it because, even though it is a new plane, they would not have to deal with the normal hassles involved in buying a new plane because most people think it is a upgrade.
boobytrapper
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-18-pics.htm
The difference is pretty obvious in these pictures.
The difference is pretty obvious in these pictures.
jwilliamsee
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those things look like fun. The picture of the cockpit WOW! I wonder if the navy will thrat super hornets like a new plane with a new rag and pipeline or send guys flying older f-18 to fly them. I guess they could treat them like any other f-18 and possibly let all the f-18 guys switch in and out of them depending on needs...who knows?
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