The F/A-18 Hornet (Tactical) is the National Naval Aviation Museum's label for the original McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 A-D Hornet family, a twin-engine all-weather fighter and attack aircraft that entered Marine Corps service in 1983 and U.S. Navy service in 1984. NAVAIR describes the Hornet as the nation's first all-weather fighter and attack aircraft, and official weapons documentation lists AGM-65 Maverick missiles among its armament.
NAVAIR lists Maverick missiles among the Hornet's armament.
| Carried item | Item type | Carriage evidence |
|---|---|---|
| AGM-65 Maverick | Air-to-surface guided missile | NAVAIR lists Maverick missiles among the Hornet's armament, confirming that the F/A-18 A-D Hornet can carry the AGM-65 family. Sources: F/A-18 A-D Hornet |
