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Superhornets strike back.

Andy C

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On Thursday night, over 100 weapons struck 60 targets in 16 Houthi rebel areas across Yemen. The scope of the strike on 16 different areas tells me that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has been watching the Houthis and developing targets for months. Every target was evaluated to reduce collateral damage to civilians, and in fact, that’s another reason for striking at night.

At the center of the action was the F/A-18EF Superhornet. Yes, it’s the same Superhornet plane flown by Tom Cruise in the movie "Top Gun: Maverick."

Of course, these Superhornets are playing for much higher stakes. They have Iran and China watching. And the world’s just seen a turnaround in tactics worthy of a Hollywood thriller.

 
So mainly transport, cargo and refueling aircraft? Whats the V/W,S?
I've never been on a refueler. We've been attached to them... The V/W, S, and X models represent the Rivet Joint, Cobra Ball and Cobra Eye reconnaissance aircraft. The Cobra Eye was retired, I think the other two are still flying missions. The Reconnaissance aircraft were all jam packed with electronics. Over the years I inhaled a lot of smoke from electrical fires while flying. I suspect that might have contributed to my overall health picture in my golden years (that I'm approaching).
 
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