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F-18 HistoryIt flew for the first time in November 1978. The original F/A-18A (single seat) and F/A-18B (dual seat) became operational in 1983. F-18 was developed for air superiority, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep air support, and day and night strike missions replacing the F-4 phantom. The F/A-18 has a digital control-by-wire flight control system. The plane has exceptional maneuverability and allows the pilot to concentrate on operating the weapons system. F/A-18 is the ideal component of the carrier based aviation.
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