Thursday, April 4, 2019

Boeing Has High Hopes For The Super Hornet

Front to back, an EA-18G Growler, an F/A-18F Super Hornet, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Boeing

Warzone/The Drive: Here's Where Boeing Aims To Take The Super Hornet In The Decades To Come

The Block III program will take deliveries of new and revamped jets out to 2033 and Boeing also sees big potential for export sales and more upgrades.

Last time we checked in with Boeing about the state of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet program, the company had already laid out an impressive plan for the jet’s future based around the new Block III configuration, which promises to significantly expand the combat capabilities of the aircraft. We’ve now had a chance to receive an updated brief from Boeing officials on the Super Hornet program, which points to a bright future for the fighter jet, including additional upgrades and potential foreign sales, through the end of the coming decade and beyond.

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