F-18F / VFA-103VA 103 Jolly Rogers F 18 Hornet airplane model. The multi mission F A 18E F "Super Hornet" strike fighter is an upgrade of the combat proven night strike F A 18C D. The Super Hornet will provide the battle group commander with a platform that has range, endurance, and ordnance carriage capabilities comparable to the A 6 which have been retired. The F A 18E F aircraft are 4. 2 feet longer than earlier Hornets, have a 25% larger wing area, and carry 33%