The 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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GBU-53/B StormBreaker SDB II completes first guided release from US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet
The F/A-18E/F will become the second fighter jet to add the weapon when the program reaches initial operational capability later this…
- Military AviationU.S. NavyWeapons
US Navy completes first AARGM-ER missile captive carry flight on F/A-18 Super Hornet
by Dario LeoneDuring the test, the F/A-18 Super Hornet conducted a series of aerial maneuvers in order to evaluate integration and structural characteristics…
Boeing has delivered the first Super Hornet test aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angel flight demonstration squadron. Boeing has delivered…
- Military AviationU.S. Navy
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”…
- 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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Germany approves Super Hornet/Growler buy to replace Luftwaffe Tornado Fighter Bombers
by Dario LeoneGerman Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has told the US government that Berlin has given clearance for the Luftwaffe to acquire 45…
- Military Aviation
Top Gun: Maverick release date delayed to December Due to Coronavirus
by Dario LeoneTop Gun: Maverick was scheduled to debut Jun. 24 and will now release Dec. 23, 2020 Paramount announced on Apr. 2,…
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Former Naval Aviator tells which US Navy Jets are the most difficult and the easiest to land on an Aircraft Carrier
by Dario Leone‘I think the Bronze, Silver, and Gold for difficult aircraft to land has to go to Vought aircraft,’ David Tussey, former…
- Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Boeing and Lockheed Martin to continue Production of US Military Aircraft despite COVID 19 Pandemic
by Dario LeoneProduction on major acquisition systems like the KC-46 tanker and F-35 strike fighter will continue. Both Boeing and Lockheed Martin have…
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