FPP037 - F/A-18 (Super) Hornet

The Fighter Pilot Podcast by E. Vincent Aiello

Jan 22, 201957:19Games & Hobbies

What was it designed to do? What does it do well? What ordnance does it carry? Why does it look the way it does…? …These are a few of the questions retired US Navy lieutenant commander Q "BBQ" Sterling answers while expl...

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