"The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has been the U.S. Navy's workhorse since 1999. Larger and more capable than its predecessor the original Hornet, it brings a bigger airframe, more fuel, increased payload, and upgraded avionics. The Super Hornet is built to launch from carriers, fight for air superiority, and strike targets with precision all on the same sortie. For some quick background on the jet, it has a maximum takeoff weight of 66,000 pounds and can carry over 17,000 pounds of ordnance. The frame is outfitted to handle air-to-air missiles, joint direct attack munitions (drop/guided bombs), or even anti-ship missiles."
"Each of these jets also come standard with a 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon. Also, it is powered by two General Electric F414 engines, and can hit speeds over Mach 1.5, making it one of the fastest jets in the fleet. Since its introduction in 1999, the Super Hornet has been pivotal in a number of engagements and U.S. Navy operations."
"It proved effective in the Middle East in carrying out air strikes, throughout the U.S. Global War on Terrorism. 24/7 Wall St. is exploring the entirety of the Navy's aircraft arsenal and how these jets rank in terms of speed. To identify the fastest aircraft in the U.S. Navy, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2025 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry publication. We ordered these aircraft by top speed."
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet serves as a carrier-capable, multi-role fighter since 1999 with increased payload and upgraded avionics. It performs air superiority and precision strike missions on the same sortie. The jet has a maximum takeoff weight of 66,000 pounds and can carry over 17,000 pounds of ordnance, including air-to-air missiles, joint direct attack munitions, and anti-ship missiles, plus a 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon. Twin General Electric F414 engines enable speeds above Mach 1.5. The Super Hornet has been pivotal in U.S. Navy operations, including Middle East air strikes. Fastest Navy aircraft were identified using world air forces data and ordered by top speed; trainer aircraft were excluded.
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