| F/A-18 Hornet |
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| Type | Multirole fighter |
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| National origin | United States |
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| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas (1974–1997) with Northrop (1974–1994) Boeing (1997–2000) |
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| Status | In service |
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| Primary users | United States Navy (historical) |
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| Number built | F/A-18A/B/C/D: 1,480 |
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| Manufactured | 1974–2000 |
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| Introduction date | 7 January 1983 (USMC) 1 July 1984 (USN) |
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| First flight | 18 November 1978; 47 years ago (1978-11-18) |
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| Retired | 2019 (Hornet, USN) 2021 (RAAF) |
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| Developed from | Northrop YF-17 |
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| Variants | McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet High Alpha Research Vehicle |
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| Developed into | Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Boeing X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing |
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