Legacy Hornets
| Author | : Brad Elward |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2017-10-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0764354345 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780764354342 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (342 Downloads) |
Download or read book Legacy Hornets written by Brad Elward and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 an 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.
