The original is the F/A-18C/D (Hornet) which is superseded by the F/A-18E/F (Super Hornet). Main differences are in the thrust to weigh ratio, how much more armament the E/F series can hold, and new electronic counter-measure capabilities.
That remains to be seen, with the SU 30 and possibly Typhoon in the running too.
48,789 FT
McDonnell Douglas originally did, now it is Boeing.
A F-18 Hornet has a length of 56 ft (17.1 m)
25 million dollars for a pretty much stripped one
F15 Eagle F16 Flacon F18 Hornet F22 Raptor A 10 Thunderbolt/warthog
The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, it is both a fighter and attack bomber
much or many? 104 F-16
30 gallons
Internally, an F-18 jet can hold 14,400lbs of fuel.
About $30-60 million US Dollars depending on what variant you choose.