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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Boeing develops Super Hornet aircraft upgrade

F/A-18 HornetThe Super Hornet, the latest version of the well-know US Navy F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft, is going to be upgraded again. The new hardware is currently being developed at a Boeing facility.

In particular, this upgrade will regard the targeting system. The programme plans to equip with new sensor packages all the F/A-18 Super Hornet family, which includes the multi-role striker and the electronic-warfare aircraft EA-18G Growler.

"This new targeting system allows you to self-generate GPS-quality mensurated(sic) coordinates onboard the airplane autonomously".

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