F/A-18ABCD“ Hornet~A Supersonic, Multi-role, Combat Aircraft Introduced to fleet in 1983 Relevant Design Features Fly-by-Wire Flight Controls Twin vertical stabilizers Leading Edge EXtension(LEX Two turbofan engines SuperHornet(E/F Models) Introduced to fleet in 2001F/A-18A/B/C/D “Hornet” • Supersonic, Multi-role, Combat Aircraft – Introduced to fleet in 1983 • Relevant Design Features – “Fly-by-wire” Flight Controls – Twin Vertical Stabilizers – Leading Edge Extension (LEX) – Two Turbofan Engines • SuperHornet (E/F Models) – Introduced to fleet in 2001