The modifications are focused on updating the jets’ structural and mission systems architecture, enabling future capability growth for the Navy’s 160…
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Rafale Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet: which one between Rafale and ‘Rhino’ is the better multirole fighter aircraft?
by Dario LeoneA lot of people have a misconception of F/A-18 Super Hornet being older. If anything the Super Hornet Block III is…
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Military Aviation
First two F/A-18 Super Hornets to complete Service Life Modification delivered to the US Navy
by Dario LeoneInitially, SLM will extend the life of Super Hornets from 6,000 to 7,500 flight hours. Future modification plans in 2022 will…
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Military Aviation
Boeing delivers first two F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet test aircraft to U.S. Navy
by Dario LeoneThe first operational Block III jet will be delivered to the Navy in early 2021. Boeing delivered the first two F/A-18…
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Boeing expects to deliver the first aircraft to the US Navy in the coming weeks. Released on Twitter by Boeing on…
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Boeing Rolls-Out first F/A-18F Block III Super Hornet advanced strike fighter
by Dario LeoneBy late spring 2020 two Block Super Hornets will be delivered to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 “Salty Dogs”…
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Military AviationU.S. Navy
US Navy receives final Block II Super Hornet, ready to take delivery of first Block III aircraft
by Dario LeoneThe US Navy took delivery of the final Block II Super Hornet, closing out a run of 322 one-seater F/A-18Es and…
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Military Aviation
F/A-18 Super Hornet equipped with IRST Block II Completes First Flight
by Dario Leone“The IRST Block II gives the F/A-18 improved optics and processing power, significantly improving pilot situational awareness of the entire battle…
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Military AviationU.S. Navy
US Navy is Not Sure if its Sixth Generation Combat Aircraft will be Launched from an Aircraft Carrier
by Dario LeoneThe US Navy is still working on the question of what the next combat aircraft after the F-35C will be, or…
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Boeing Receives Second U.S. Navy Contract for F/A-18 Service Life Modification to extend the life of existing Super Hornets from 6,000 to 10,000 flight hours
by Dario LeoneThe San Antonio Service Life Modification line is scheduled to receive its first Super Hornet in June, and a total of…
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