F/A-18E Super Hornet

* AFD
* AFD Storm
* AFD Strike

Purchase from Daeira Airbase after completing Waves of Struggle on Palaks Bay (*AFD Storm*)
Advancing to Phase 9 (*AFD Strike*)

"*This versatile fighter is built for both aerial and ground combat. Some say it lacks character, but it's damn good plane.[sic]*"
―Harry's description of this plane in the shop.
The **F/A-18E Super Hornet** is a recurring aircraft in the *Airforce Delta* series, it appears in all three *Airforce Delta* games. In *Airforce Delta Strike*, it is usable by Brian Douglas, and is used by Bravo Team.

## Origin (Real-Life)

The F/A-18E Super Hornet is an advancement to the **F/A-18C Hornet**, made by McDonnell Douglas for the US Navy. In reality, it is practically a completely new plane; the reason for the similar design/designation to the normal Hornet is so the Navy could tell Congress that's all it was, therefore making it a less attractive target for budget cuts. It is still serving the US Navy today, serving as a defense role (While the F-35 is being moved into an attack role).

## Design (All Games)

As mentioned, this craft does bear a major similarity to the F/A-18C. However, it is a much larger aircraft (Around the same size as an F-15, in fact). It possesses a much larger wingspan, and a more developed front-section. However, aside from that, this plane looks very similar to the older Hornet.

## Performance

### *Airforce Delta*

A very remarkably unremarkable plane. All of its stats are average. By this point, you'll already have the MiG-29 and F-16 unlocked, the former of which trumps this plane in all aspects. As a result, there's really not much point in using this plane over that...

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Much better than the AFD version. Stats are above average all around, with highlights including Defense, Power, and Mobility. This makes it a very above average plane, much better than the F/A-18C Hornet. However, it does have some stiff competition with other late game planes, such as the MiG-33 "Fulcrum", the Su-30MKI, and other such planes. As a result, this plane starts to pale in comparison to them. And even still, it has an improved version in the F/A-18S. As a result, this will sadly start to go by the wayside very soon.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

A very above-average plane for Brian. It is one of his few planes that could actually hold its own in a dogfight, something very rare among 2nd Element. This makes it a very useful aircraft... Except it's unlocked at *Phase 9*. Meaning you won't be using this thing until the tail end of the game. That very much so hurts its usability, especially when compared to the Su-34 you may already have unlocked at this point. Still, this does have a niche at being an effective dogfighter among 2nd Element.

## Statistics

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

 **Range:** | 3

* *(!) - Mobility stat is Very High in the PAL version.*

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

(Clockwise starting from top)

 **Speed:** | Medium

## Notable Appearances

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

* An enemy F/A-18E appears in Falling Down. It is not a required kill. Another appears in the PAL version of *AFD Storm*, in the mission Destroy the Aerial Base.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

* Bravo Squadron uses this plane in Roller Games. They all crash.

## Gallery

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Picture, plus stats.Stats in the PAL version. Note the higher mobility.F/A-18E Super Hornet in flight.F/A-18E Super Hornet in flight.Enemy F/A-18E from Falling Down.Ditto, from Destroy the Aerial Base (NTSC-J & PAL version only).Player F/A-18E.Player F/A-18E.Player F/A-18E.Player F/A-18E.Player F/A-18E.
### *Airforce Delta Strike*

F/A-18E in Brian's color scheme.F/A-18E with a generic color scheme.F/A-18E with Ferrite coating.David's F/A-18E.Ditto.Collette and Constance's F/A-18E.Brian's F/A-18E in flight.Aircraft statistics.F/A-18E Super Hornet cockpit in *Airforce Delta Strike*.The F/A-18E's special weapons, Air-to-Surface Missiles.
## Trivia

* This is the only playable aircraft in the original *Airforce Delta* to not be used by Dzavailar.