F/A-18 Super Hornet & E/A-18 Growler

Paired with modern mission systems and legacy commonality, the Super Hornet and Growler deliver synchronized effects across the air and electromagnetic domains. The Super Hornet provides multirole strike, sensing and tanker capabilities while the Growler acts as the airborne electronic‑attack node, together enabling coordinated, multi‑platform operations and real‑time battle management.

Both aircraft use open‑architecture mission systems that support rapid insertion of new sensors, software and weapons. Block III Super Hornet avionics and Growler H16/Next Generation Jammer integrations let the force quickly adopt advancements in networking, targeting and electronic warfare to outpace evolving threats.

Common systems and shared sustainment approaches reduce training and logistics complexity, enabling fast turnarounds, high sortie generation and efficient life cycle support. Built for carrier operations and global deployments, this integrated force provides commanders a resilient, cost‑effective solution for sustained, mission‑tailored presence.

The Super Hornet and Growler deliver mission-ready capability at lower near‑term acquisition and transition costs than many fifth‑generation alternatives, providing commanders with proven payload, networked sensors and electronic‑attack effects without the premium of a wholly new airframe.

Extensive commonality across the Super Hornet family and shared sustainment practices with the Growler reduce parts, training and infrastructure burdens — lowering integration risk and life cycle sustainment costs compared with introducing an entirely new platform.

Designed for carrier operations and high availability, these aircraft offer efficient maintenance practices and parts commonality that help drive down cost‑per‑flight‑hour, enabling higher sortie generation, more training and sustained presence within constrained budgets.