Tom Cruise did his own jet flying in "Top Gun: Maverick." But not an F-18. The Navy said no, even to Tom Cruise. He still fed his need for speed.

Navy F-18 joints Dayton Air Show lineup. 19 ... Powered by two General Electric turbofan after-burning engines, the supersonic Hornet has a top speed of Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph).