USN F/A-18 SUPER HORNET
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet offers a variety of advances over the F/A-18C/D model: greater range and endurance, the ability to carry heavier payload, increased bring back capability, enhanced survivability, and built-in potential to incorporate future systems and technologies that meet emerging threats and enhanced combat capability. The U.S. Navy has recognized the Super Hornet as a model acquisition program. In addition, the F/A-18E/F was awarded the 1999 Collier Award recognizing the Super Hornet as the most capable and survivable carrier-based combat aircraft.