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Old 24th Aug 2010, 03:49
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GreenKnight121
 
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The USN uses the single-seat F/A-18E as its replacement for the F-14 tomcat as "fleet defense fighter" and the two-seat F/A-18F as its replacement for the A-6E Intruder as "all-weather medium attack" aircraft.

However, both aircraft are nearly as proficient in each other's roles as in their prime role, so either one is often found performing either role.
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