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F/A-18 Hornet
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C in flight
General information
TypeMultirole fighter
National origin
United States
ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas (1974–1997)
with Northrop (1974–1994)
Boeing (1997–2000)
StatusIn service
Primary usersUnited States Navy (historical)
Number builtF/A-18A/B/C/D: 1,480
History
Manufactured1974–2000
Introduction date
7 January 1983 (USMC)
1 July 1984 (USN)
First flight18 November 1978; 47 years ago (1978-11-18)
Retired2019 (Hornet, USN)
2021 (RAAF)
Developed from
Northrop YF-17
VariantsMcDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet
High Alpha Research Vehicle
Developed into
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Boeing X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing