F- 18 is the third generation multi-functional fighter, with long range and large bomb load, which is equivalent to Su -30. F- 16 is a single-engine air superiority fighter. Although it has been improved a lot in the later period and has universality, the boat can't be compared with the giant ship after all. Countries consider their own national conditions and choose different models. F- 18 is also sold in the United States, the Middle East and Japan.

Malaysia is mainly interested in the F- 18' s powerful aggressiveness, which can attack air, sea and land, and can often perform some bombing missions. F- 18 was indeed a carrier-based aircraft at first, but later some land-based models were changed.