The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: coming soon to an aircraft carrier near you
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The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter may be the most revolutionary development that the US Navy assimilates in the 1990s decade and presents a significant step forward for naval air power. Its combat radius is 40% greater than that of the F/A-18C/D due to a one-third increase in internal fuel-carrying capacity, a bigger wing and a more efficient General Electric F-414. Its longer legs will also allow it to attain 80% greater on-station endurance than the C/D model during a typical combat air patrol. A 25% increase in payload over earlier Hornets enables it to carry a sizable loadout of precision air-to-ground munitions. Another critical feature is its greater survivability.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2000
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The new centerpiece of naval aviation
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The US Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter aircraft is a multirole tactical fighter capable of providing naval forces with necessary support in times of war and emergencies. All F/A-18E/F fighters are modified to have 20% more weapons capacity, 40% unrefueled combat range. The aircraft is also designed to spend 80% of its time in aerial combat patrols. The aircraft is powered by F414-GE400 engines, equipped with top-of-the-line avionics and upgraded radar and night missions capability.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1998
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The "V" stands for versatility
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The new V-22 Osprey tilt rotor assault aircraft will provide the US Marine Corp with a fast platform that can transport combat ready Marines from assault ships to combat zones. The V-22 provides assault forces an increased combat survivability and effectiveness options due to its greater range and protection from anti-aircraft missiles. The aircraft will also be used by the Special Operations Command in its infiltration, exfiltration missions and anti-terrorists activities.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1998
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