Legacy Hornets: Boeing's F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC

Product code 9780764354342

Boeing


Series Legends of Air Warfare

Publisher/Brand Schiffer

Author Brad Elward

Format 22 x 22 cm

No. Pages 112

Version Hard cover

Language English

Category Aviationbooks

Subcategory US » US Jet Aircraft

Availability Product out of stock and no longer available.


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Product description

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps' most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting an historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today's use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircraft's various model upgrades and variants. The F/A-18 began as a less expensive complement to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and Grumman A-6 Intruder, and was a replacement for the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II and LTV A-7 Corsair II. The Hornet evolved into a capable multi-mission strike fighter, performing fighter, suppression of enemy air defense, and light attack missions. This volume features a number of high-quality images that highlight the aircraft throughout its Navy and Marine Corps career.