A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet accelerates from a dead stop to flight speed in a matter of seconds, propelled by a steam catapult on the deck of an aircraft carrier. That violent burst of energy, ...

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet remains a vital asset for the U.S. Navy, serving as the backbone of carrier air wings and a key component in "Operation Epic Fury" against Iranian military infrastructure.