The Boeing F/A-18 Hornet is capable of operating off public roads like the Saab-built Gripen.
At least, that’s what the Finnish Air Force has been doing with its F/A-18 C&D Hornets. As the images below show, the legacy Hornet seems to have the same expeditionary capabilities as the Gripen.
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
Image: Major Henrik Elo, FINAF
But can the larger F/A-18 Super Hornet do the same?
“Indeed the Super Hornet can do everything the Classic does – only better! It has a lower landing speed due to the big wing – of course it is a bit wider and heavier, so that is a consideration – but built to operate in spartan conditions and of course, the wing fold makes a difference when pulling off the roadway.
McCrary also provides visual evidence of the ruggedness of the aircraft in this image of high crosswind landing tests on the dry lake at Edwards Air Force Base in the US.
The aircraft is in the race to win the Indian Air Force (IAF) tender for 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA).
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