The air wing embarked on the USS Gerald R. Ford can include four squadrons of F/A-18 Super Hornets, one electronic F-18 variant squadron, airborne warning and control aircraft, two Helicopter Sea Combat squadrons, and a logistics support squadron.
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Typical composition of aircraft types and squadrons that can be assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford's embarked air wing.
The F/A-18 Super Hornet is a fighter jet model operated by the United States Navy.
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Aircraft type used in U.S. Navy carrier aviation