Chinese Jets Stand No Chance Against a “Buffed” F/A-18 Super Hornet

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy recently showcased an F/A-18 Super Hornet loaded with advanced air-to-air munitions at Exercise Gray Flag 2024, highlighting an enhanced strategy to counter Chinese aircraft from long distances.

-Armed with new AIM-174B missiles, derived from the Navy’s SM-6 missile, the aircraft can engage targets over 200 miles away, far outmatching traditional AIM-120 and AIM-9 ranges.

-This approach reflects the Navy’s focus on upgrading fourth-generation jets with cutting-edge munitions...