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The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet models are advanced, multirole fighter aircraft designed for carrier-based operations. Developed by Boeing, these aircraft serve as key assets for the U.S. Navy and are improvements over the earlier F/A-18 Hornet models.

F/A-18E Super Hornet

Type: Single-seat multirole fighter.
Roles: Air superiority, strike missions, close air support, and reconnaissance.

Features:
Enhanced radar and avionics systems.
Increased range and payload capacity compared to the original F/A-18 Hornet.
Advanced weapon systems integration.
Improved survivability and reduced radar cross-section.

F/A-18F Super Hornet
Type: Two-seat multirole fighter.
Roles: Similar to the F/A-18E, with added capacity for complex missions requiring a weapons systems officer (WSO).

Features:
All the advancements of the F/A-18E.
Additional crew member for enhanced mission flexibility and management of advanced avionics and targeting systems.

Common Attributes:
Engine: Powered by twin General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofan engines.
Speed: Capable of supersonic speeds, exceeding Mach 1.8.
Range: Greater operational range due to larger internal fuel capacity and compatibility with external fuel tanks.
Payload: Equipped with multiple hardpoints for a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions, including missiles, bombs, and electronic warfare pods.

The Super Hornet models offer significant improvements in terms of avionics, weaponry, and operational capabilities, making them versatile and powerful assets for modern naval warfare.
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Bird strikes, also known as bird-aircraft collisions, are a significant concern for the United States Air Force (USAF) due to their potential to cause substantial damage to aircraft. However, the frequency with which these strikes result in the loss of USAF aircraft is relatively low compared to the total number of bird strikes.

The USAF collects and analyzes data on bird strikes, and a few key points can provide a clearer picture:

Overall Bird Strike Incidents: The USAF experiences several hundred bird strikes annually. According to the USAF's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program, there were approximately 4,000 reported bird strikes per year in the last decade.

Severity of Bird Strikes: While many bird strikes result in minor damage or no damage at all, a small percentage cause significant damage that can affect the aircraft's operational capabilities.

Aircraft Losses: The number of bird strikes leading to the complete loss of an aircraft is relatively rare. For instance, between 1985 and 2016, there were about 300 Class A mishaps (mishaps involving loss of aircraft, fatality, or permanent disability) due to bird strikes, but only a fraction of these resulted in the total loss of the aircraft.

Mitigation Efforts: The USAF has implemented various measures to mitigate bird strike risks, including habitat management around airfields, using bird detection radar systems, and employing wildlife management practices. These efforts have been effective in reducing the likelihood and severity of bird strikes.

To summarize, while bird strikes are a common occurrence for the USAF, the instances leading to the complete loss of an aircraft are relatively rare. The combination of advanced mitigation strategies and the inherent robustness of military aircraft contributes to minimizing the impact of bird strikes on overall aircraft loss rates.