content_pasteThe Hornet was conceived from the word go as a dual-role aircraft, hence the designation F/A-18, which means Fighter-Attack. It was meant to supplement the role of the F-14 Tomcat, providing shorter range Air defense and to totally replace the A-7 Corsair and A-6 Intruder.
content_pasteThis was the earliest hi-fidelity flight model and avionics modelling of the F/A-18 available to the public. This was reflected in the instructional material, much of which was written by F/A-18 pilots.