The F/A-18 Hornet competed against advanced fighters such as the F-15, F-16, and Mirage F-1 to emerge victorious in Canada’s New Fighter Aircraft (NFA) Project in the 1970s. Will the F-35 Lightning II become Canada’s new Hornets? Canada signed a deal for 88 F-35 fighters in 2023, but the acquisition was paused and put under … Continue reading F/A-18 Beat F-15, F-16 & Mirage Jets in Canada’s 1970 NFA Program; Can F-35 Lightning II Repeat A Hornet?