In the context of the F-18 the term “Legacy Hornet” does not refer to how old it is or whether it is in production; it simply refers to the type of airframe design used. If the aircraft is based on the original F/A-18 airframe it is known as a “Legacy Hornet”, if it based on the heavily reworked F-18E/F airframe it is known as a “Super Hornet”. Because the two airframes a very different (and each have their own pros / cons) it’s useful to have an easy way to differentiate them so people know what type of Hornet you are referring to.
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Upgrade programs are not legacy fighters. Otherwise then the Mig-35 would be a legacy fighter since its a Mig-29 airframe, it is not a legacy fighter.
Yes, but as I said the term legacy does not refer to the fighter, it refers specifically to the type of airframe.
Ultimately whether you personally like it or not “Legacy Hornet” and “Super Hornet” are the official terms used to describe the two types of F-18 airframes. They’re not something made up on this forum, they’re the official terms used by the US military and countless other organisations.
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I can’t think USN F/A-18A, F/A-18A+ & F/A-18C it’s jet fighter/naval aircraft or strike aircraft/naval aircraft on stat card
F/A-18A basic from USN located to USN fighter or strike aircraft ? 🤔
Pretty much what Flame said
“Legacy Hornet” - Any A/B/C/D variant
“Super Hornet” - E/F/G variants
I think the F/A-18C will go after the Tomcat
Performance wise worse but whole lotta AMRAAMs (should they choose to allow it maximum load out)
I wouldn’t say worse performance. The F-18C with the GE-402 engines can still out-rate the F-16C… but now it also has fantastic high alpha capability and good stability.
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I meant compared to Tomcat
But then again… If what you say is true, would make for an interesting aircraft
I’ll remain cautiously optimistic
Upgrade variants are not legacy models, and often include airframe upgrades. The F18+ (EF-18M) is not a legacy Hornet.
The EF-18M is not an A/B/C/D after Boeing is done with it:
It is Legacy airframe still
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It is not a legacy airframe. The airframe is different, both structurally and exterior wise. Hence its an F18M or F18+ now and not an F18-A anymore.
By this same logic the Mig-35 is a legacy aircraft (it isn’t). That isn’t how it works.
The MiG-35 airframe is not upgraded from older models, it is an entirely new-build aircraft akin to the difference between F-18C and F-18E.
The F-18M as you call it is still a modified legacy hornet airframe.
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It still the same airframe, must be a legacy vehicle by your logic.
I want my Legacy F22A since they are no longer producing the air frames.
No, it isn’t. The entire basic structure and design has changed but the shape remains somewhat similar. There are almost no interchangeable parts.
Is there an F-22C/D/E with new airframe that exists to justify the term legacy for the initial model?
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Oh… Like the F18-M. Nice to see we agree. Otherwise they wouldn’t be carrying Taurus 350 on them.
No. The F-18M is an F-18A or F-18C with modifications to the original airframe. It is not a new-build with new structures or basic design. The parts are cross-compatible.
Stop the act, drop the nonsense.
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Again, there’s no real rhyme or reason for why I specifically want the early A-model Hornet so much.
I just kinda… do
It’s probably gonna end up as an event vehicle or something later down the line
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The EF-18M is literally 100% a Legacy Hornet airframe.
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F/A-18A basic after F-14A Early and F-14B but before F-14D
USN F/A-18C hybrid late 90’s & early 2000’s After F-14D
But Legacy Hornet single-seat or dual-seat from United States Marine Corps (USMC) located to strike aircraft line after AV-8B+ ?
VMFA 115 was my squadron during 21-23
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