+Coupi 4,386 Posted December 1, 2018 40 Years ago : the birth of the Hornet ! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSTYMORLEY 162 Posted December 10, 2018 It is hard to believe that it took so long to develop this aircraft and get it into front-line service with the US Navy. 40 years that's half a frigging lifetime. !!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted December 10, 2018 11 hours ago, RUSTYMORLEY said: It is hard to believe that it took so long to develop this aircraft and get it into front-line service with the US Navy. 40 years that's half a frigging lifetime. !!!!!!! It didn't take 40 years to develop... and the USN has already retired them from front line service. The program started in the early 1970's, first flight 1978, service entry 1983... start to finish it was developed over about 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
