The Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet is an American, twin-seat, multirole, fourth-generation-plus fighter jet. It is a spiritual successor of the legacy Hornet. Despite its resemblance to the original aircraft, the Super Hornet is essentially a new plane. It features a 25% larger airframe, more powerful General Electric F414 engines, and a significantly increased fuel capacity. In 2007, the Australian government decided to purchase 24 F/A-18F aircraft to address a capability gap caused by delays in the F-35 program and the retirement of the F-111C. The first aircraft was delivered on July 21, 2009. Australia's "Super Hornets" correspond to the Block II configuration and are equipped with the AN/APG-79 AESA radar, which dramatically improves detection range. The first squadron reached operational readiness in 2010. Australia became the first foreign operator of this version, and the aircraft are currently in service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

The Australian F/A-18F was introduced in Update 2.55 "Ninth Wave", as a part of the British aviation research tree. The F/A-18F's key advantage is its modern AESA radar. The aircraft retains essentially the same range of armament as its predecessor, but with an increased payload. Its larger size and weight make it somewhat less agile in dogfights; however, its excellent angle-of-attack performance and powerful engines allow it to quickly bring its nose to a target. In mixed battles, the F/A-18F becomes a true powerhouse. The ATFLIR targeting pod combined with AGM-84H missiles or JDAM bombs allows the aircraft to strike targets while remaining outside the engagement range of most surface-to-air missile systems.