F/A-18 Hornet

The melding of an attack and fighter jet, the F/A-18 Hornet entered Navy service in 1980 and Marine Corps service two years later, and had its first run in a combat capacity in 1986 over Libya.

Except for the B and D models, which accommodate two pilots, the jet is a single-seater. The twin-engine aircraft measures 56 feet in length, with a wingspan of nearly 38 feet. Attaining speeds of up to 1,200 miles per hour, the supersonic jet can fly for 2,084 miles before refueling, which can be done in-flight. (Official Navy Photo)