The pilot and weapons systems officer were forced to eject after officials said the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet ’s tail hook failed to catch the stopping wire at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday and ...

"The aircraft tail hook catches the cross deck pendant [CDP], which is attached to the purchase cable that runs through the engine. It brings the aircraft to a full stop from the tension generated ...

Part of the Gambit family, which includes drones tailored for various missions like air combat and stealth reconnaissance, the Gambit 5 features reinforced landing gear and a tail hook for ...