The Boeing F/A-18e/F Super Hornet & Ea-18g Growler: A Developmental and Operational History

by Brad Edward and Brad Elward

A Developmental and Operational History. The story of how the Super Hornet and Growler came into existence is the focus of this new book. The F/A-18E/F has its roots in the late-1980s Hornet 2000 study, which itself evaluated ways to enhance the range, payload, and bring-back capability of the existing F/A-18 Hornet. Through a series of trade-offs imposed by largely limited defense funds, what emerged was a versatile, affordable strike fighter aircraft...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764340417
• ISBN13: 9780764340413
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 9.1" x 12.1"