F/A-18C and D
The F/A-18 C and D version having in comparison with the A and B version: AMRAAM missiles, better night opportunities thanks to a NAVFLIR pod, a upgrade for the APG-73 radar which brings better display pictures in the cockpit.
A disadvantage with the C model on the aircraft carriers was that the bring-back loading had to be less than 5,500 pound. If the the pilots had too much they must drop into the sea (bombs are very expensive).

F/A-18E and F
The advanced F/A-18 E and F Super Hornet in comparison to their predecessors; they can fly longer, have a larger fuel tank, lower fuel use (Thrust Specific Fuel Consumption), larger wings, 2 more pylons for bombs, they can carry the most advanced bombs like JDAM. The Super hornet has also a larger bring back capacity.

The Super hornet is quipped with the Raytheon AN/APG-79 AESA Radar, ATFLIR, Forward-looking infrared targeting pod, AN/ALE-50 towed decoy, laser-guided weapons such as the Paveway and JSOW.