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Navy F/A-18F Squadron Launched Hundreds of Weapons During Operation Epic Fury

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Strike Fighter Squadron 41 employed its F/A-18F Super Hornets extensively during the war with Iran, launching hundreds of air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons. The operation offers a detailed look at the strike fighter’s weapons employment in a high-intensity combat campaign.

Discovered 2026-10-02T15:56:15.706863-07:00 | 2026-10-02T15:56:15.706863-07:00

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  • The squadron’s expenditure of hundreds of air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons illustrates the scale and intensity of naval strike-fighter operations during the Iran conflict.
  • The operational record provides concrete insight into how the F/A-18F Super Hornet was employed across both strike and air-to-air missions.

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