Legacy Hornets: Boeing's F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764354342)

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps' most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting a historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today's use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircraft's various model upgrades and variants. The F/A-18 began as a less expensive complement to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and Grumman A-6 Intruder, and was a replacement for the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II and LTV A-7 Corsair II. The Hornet evolved into a capable multi-mission strike fighter, performing fighter, suppression of enemy air defense, and light attack missions. This volume features a number of high-quality images that highlight the aircraft throughout its Navy and Marine Corps career.

Author: Brad Elward
ISBN-10: 0764354345
ISBN-13: 9780764354342
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/28/2017
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 9.20w x 0.60d