Super-Hornet-Block-II-Capabilities-Handbook.pdf

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Executive Summary Proven Team, Proven Program Airframe and Characteristics Mission Systems Sensor Systems Superformance Multi-role Flexibility Growing Capability

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A Model Defense Program … Historically, complex tactical aviation programs have proven difficult to manage within budget, schedule, and on specification; costs spiral, schedules slip by years, and capabilities are fielded that are no longer fully relevant. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has changed assumptions about complex tactical aircraft programs. It has delivered on every promise while following established acquisition rules … exactly … and with rigid discipline. Through committed program management, a comprehensive concept of design for manufacture, growth, cost reduction, and operational excellence the Super Hornet Program has consistently demonstrated that complex, modern, lethal systems can be delivered to the warfighter uncompromised and current. The Super Hornet is an aircraft of uncanny aerodynamic and systems performance with great growth capability that intrinsically carries in its delivered design every role a tactical aircraft can perform, and then some. So flexible has the Super Hornet proven that the completely new mission of Airborne Electronic Attack is being incorporated without changing the mold line of the airframe and without sacrificing multi-role flexibility. In practical terms, Super Hornet transcends traditional definitions of “generation”, redefining it with iterative, ever-growing capability delivered to the warfighter on a timely basis. The Super Hornet Program remains ahead of its original, never modified delivery schedule and through cost reduction and quality initiatives, is actually decreasing the cost while adding technology and capability eight or more years ahead of other systems. It entered combat on its maiden voyage in 2001 and remains combatdeployed in the global war on terrorism. High availability and sortie rates attest to the robust support system and reliable airframe and engine, while fleet operational costs have dropped dramatically. So reliable and capable has the aircraft proven to be that the US Navy is accelerating replacement of legacy aircraft (F-14, EA-6B, S-3B, and F/A-18A-C) and their missions with the Super Hornet. “Superior Performance” sums up the qualities of the Super Hornet Program and the aircraft and translates into the most cost-effective tactical aviation asset in the hands of the warfighter today, and for years to come.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

True Multi-Role Capability – Defining the Standard Tanker

Air dominance

All-weather day/night precision attack

Close air support Air defense suppression Reconnaissance

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Positioned for the Future, Operating Today

F/A-1

8E/F

w te no a r e p to o d e n g desi

ned g i s e …d

Block I LRIP • Long range • Increased survivability/lethality • Improved carrier suitability • Tanker • Long-term growth

1992 - 2000

• Advanced Mission Computer and Displays • Advanced EW suite • Advanced weapons • Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System • Combat deployed

2002

orrow m o t w to gro Block II Plus … 2014 • Spiral upgrade path to grow in pace with joint network centric development

Block II • Advanced pilot vehicle interface • Advanced Computing systems • AESA radar EA-18G • MIDS • State of the art receiver system • ATFLIR • Full-spectrum Electronic Attack • AIM-9X • Self-escort capability • Network centric • Network centric operations

2008

2009 …

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Aircraft Generations

“Next Generation” F-22

F-35 F/A-18E/F

Technology Perspective: –

Focus is shifting from platform to system-of-systems

3rd 2nd

1st F-86 MiG-15 • Maneuver • Guns Only

F-104

F/A-18A/B F-16 JAS-39

F-4

• Dominant SA • Net Enabled − Interoperability − Targeting

MiG-23

MiG-21

• Speed • Tail-aspect IR Missiles

MiG-29

4th

• • • Speed and Some Maneuver • Radar Missiles • Air-to-Air or Air-to-Ground

• • •

• Designed-In Stealth High Maneuverability • Technology Look Down/ Insertion Shoot down Glass cockpit Computer Technology Multi-role

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Super Hornet Incorporates Advanced Strike Technology Common technology for next generation joint strike warfare aircraft

Technologies • AESA radar • Low radar cross section • Modular software • Dual pressure hydraulics

F-22A F/A-18E/F A/F-X ASTOVL CALF MRF

F-22A F/A-18E/F JAST

Joint Warfare • Connectivity (Link 16, wide band network wave form) • Advanced common weapons

F-22A F/A-18E/F JSF

F-22A F/A-18E/F F-35

Affordability • Lean manufacturing practices • COTS • Advanced maintenance concept • Multi-mission flexibility

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F/A-18E/F Block II Integrates the Latest Technology Advanced Computing Architecture Open architecture, large bandwidth high speed network, High Order Language software provide modern, scalable processing capability Advanced Cockpits Large displays for excellent situational awareness and intuitive controls for efficient crew operations

Advanced Mission Computer

Digital Solid State Recorder

Long Range 14,000 lb internal fuel, up to 13,000 lb external fuel, efficient engines and “buddy” tanking allows Super Hornets to reach everywhere

Agility and Flight Performance 5th-generation aerodynamics, digital flyby-wire flight controls and integrated engine control enable “care-free” maneuverability

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) Rapid air-to-air / air-to-ground target acquisition and engagement

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar Ten years ahead of the rest in range, resolution, reliability, survivability and target tracking capacity. Simultaneous air and ground tracking allows the aircrew to see first, shoot first.

SHAred Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP)

Digital Network Connectivity voice, data and imagery via Link 16 Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS) and Digital Communication System (DCS)

Twin Engine Reliability, survivability and safety

Large Weapons Payload Eleven weapon stations provide maximum flexibility for air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, reconnaissance pod and tanker pod

AIM-9X with JHMCS and Super Hornet maneuverability, for close-in air combat dominance Advanced Tactical Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) Electro-optical, infrared, long-range, high resolution and highly integrated with AESA Radar and JHMCS

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Super Hornet Links the Power of the Network to the Warfighter Coalition aircraft AWACS Ground forces

Maritime forces Command center

F/A-18E/F

• Joint Tactical Radio System (multiple waveforms) • Digital Communications • Multi-Information – Wide band network Distribution System (Link 16) System (VMF) – Software programmable – Target location – Positive location – Internet protocol – Attack coordination – Situational awareness – Ad-hoc networking – Imagery – Coordination – Interoperability – Imagery

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Affordable Ownership Low acquisition cost Designed-in growth Long-life airframe Low operating cost High reliability Ease of maintenance No scheduled depot-level maintenance

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From a Team That Delivers on Promises Unprecedented Program Execution Consistently under budget Ahead of original program schedule Continuous technology insertion All roles and missions fully certified and operational Delivering to the warfighter today while growing into tomorrow 12

F-22A

20

F-35 7

F/A-18E/F

9 (est)

Gripen

Planned SDD

10

Rafale

SDD On Schedule SDD Behind schedule

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Typhoon 0

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Full Rate Production

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PROVEN TEAM, PROVEN PROGRAM

The Hornet Industry Team Industry and the customer forge the team Operations in over 145 countries Over 27 years of teamwork Over $129B in combined revenues

Boeing Northrop Grumman General Electric Raytheon

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Transforming Naval Aviation 2013

F/A-18A-C

2020

F/A-18E/F, EA-18G EA-6B

Super Hornet replaces four legacy weapon systems Increases carrier air wing mission capability and flexibility

S-3B F-14A/D

F-35C

F/A-18A-C

F/A-18E/F/G Block II AESA/ MIDS/ATFLIR

F-35C Block 3

Decreases fleet operating cost No capability gap

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PROVEN TEAM, PROVEN PROGRAM

Established Full-Rate Production Program Short production cycle time Mixed model production capability Long operational life supported by U.S. Navy Cost-effective Aircraft Deliveries 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

36

39

48

45

Multi-Year Procurement I (MYP I)

Key:

F/A-18E/F EA-18G

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38

34

24

20

24

19

21

4

8

18

22

18

8

2

Multi-Year Procurement II (MYP II)

Program of Record 494 F/A-18 E/F 80 EA-18G 24 F/A-18F - Australia

Future International Sales

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A Model Defense Program Performing better than plan Well within budget High reliability, high mission capable rates Delivering planned capability growth Capability Block II Delivers

MYP-1 delivered $700M in savings through Cost Reduction initiatives MYP-II saves an additional $1B over single year purchases

Cost LRIP

MYP I Deliveries

MYP II Deliveries

CY99 CY00 CY01 CY02 CY03 CY04 CY05 CY06 CY07 CY08 CY09 CY10 CY11

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Delivering the Future

• Enhanced Sensors – AESA, ATFLIR, SHARP • Improved Situational Awareness – Decoupled Cockpit – JHMCS

Responsive Air Dominant Accurate

Super Hornet Block II Roll-out April 28, 2005

Responsive Precise

Standoff, responsive, precision for time critical engagement

Increased responsiveness and accuracy in all mission areas MGS06-073881-019.ppt

Lean, Efficient Processes Significant investment to drive “state-of-the-art” Facilitates mixed model production Responsive to insertion of product enhancements Continuous improvement process • Optimized assembly and installation sequences • Laser/optical measurement and alignment systems • Automated fastener hole drilling and installation • Continual R&D investment in manufacturing/ quality improvement • State-of-the-art lean manufacturing facility • Digital design facilitates modifications and improvements

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AIRFRAME AND CHARACTERISTICS

Sized for Performance and Growth F/A-18E Wing area

500 ft2

46.5 m2

F/A-18F* 500 ft2

F/A-18E

F/A-18F

46.5 m2

Weight Empty

32,082 lb 14,552 kg 32,795 lb 14,876 kg

Max take off

66,000 lb 29,937 kg 66,000 lb 29,937 kg

Fuel (JP-5) Internal

14,950 lb 6,780 kg 14,008 lb 6,354 kg

External (5) 480 gal. tanks 16,272 lb 7,381 kg 16,272 lb 7,381 kg * Based on Lot 28 Block 2 aircraft

9.9 m (32.6 ft) 4.9 m (16.0 ft) 18.4 m (60.2 ft)

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Large Payload and Flexibility Increased Warfighting Options Station 1 and 11 • Air-to-air weapons • 136 kg/300 lb class

Air dominance payload

AIM-9

AIM-9 AMRAAM* (6)

Station 2 and 10 • Air-to-air or air-to-surface weapons • 522 kg/1,150 lb class

11 Store stations

Station 3 and 9 • Air-to-air or air-to-surface weapons • Fuel tank • 1,134 kg/2,500 lb class

Station 4 and 8 • Air-to-air or air-to-surface weapons • Fuel tank • 1,304 kg/2,875 lb class

Station 5 and 7 Station 6 • • • • •

• Sensors • Air-to-air weapons • 317 kg/700 lb class

Sensors Air-to-surface weapons Aerial refueling store Fuel tank 1,125 kg/2,700 lb class

* In long range plan for clearance

Fuel

AMRAAM* (6)

Precision strike with self-escort/ self-protection AIM-9

HARM HARM Laser Fuel Fuel JDAM Fuel Guided Targeting Bomb AMRAAM FLIR

AIM-9

Airborne electronic attack ALQ-218 ALQ-218 ALQ-218 ALQ-218 Antennas Antennas Antennas HARM HARM HARM HARM Antennas AMRAAM AMRAAM AMRAAM ALQ-99 ALQ-99 ALQ-99 AMRAAM ALQ-99 Fuel Fuel Fuel Fuel ALQ-99 ALQ-99 (low (low band) band) MGS06-073881-023.ppt

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Increased Firepower Greater Mission Flexibility F/A-18E/F

AIM-120 series AIM-9 series Harpoon Maverick HARM GBU-10/24 MK-84 MK-82/83 GBU-12/16 JDAM Fuel Tanks

(480 gal)

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Reliable, Efficient Propulsion System Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

F414-GE-400 Engine

• 22,000 pounds (98 kN) of thrust • Extremely durable (long time between overhaul) – 2,000 hours hot section – 4,000 hour cold section – Unrestricted afterburner use – Long engine life unaffected by throttle use • Easy to maintain – Interchangeable modules

• Enhanced diagnostics • Optimal engine performance • Electronic throttle control • Unrestricted throttle movement throughout flight envelop

Inlet • High flow, shielded inlet • Foreign object damage resistant

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Robust Subsystems Hydraulic system • Independent circuits for safety and survivability

Stores management system

Flight control system

• Software driven for enhanced weapon system integration

• Proven handling qualities for safety and combat maneuverability

• Compatible with all current and advanced weapons

• Dual pressure hydraulics allow more compact system

• No angle-of-attack limitations for most combat configurations • Reconfigurable flight controls for safe emergency recovery

Propulsion system • Twin engines for safety and survivability

Environmental control system

• Unrestricted operation • Reliable and maintainable

• Cooling capacity for all environmental extremes

Fuel system • Large internal fuel capacity plus five external tanks • Aerial refueling tanker capability

• Onboard oxygen generation

Electrical system

• Significant growth capacity

• Redundant generators for safety/survivability

Secondary power system

• Significant growth capacity

• Onboard power/cooling for ground maintenance • Self-contained engine start MGS06-073881-025.ppt

Durable, Lightweight, Stronger Airframe Advanced Materials Advanced signature reduction coating • Operation in environmental extremes • Low maintenance Titanium wing carrythrough bulkheads Enhanced fracture toughness landing gear steel

Damage tolerant materials • Peacetime safety • Combat survivability Extensive use of composites • Corrosion resistance • Longer structural life Ease of repair • Reduced maintenance costs

High strength materials • Lightweight structure Reduced parts count, manufacturing time, cost, and maintenance requirements Increased quality, life and reliability • No scheduled Depot level maintenance

Percent of Structural Weight Aluminum Steel Titanium Carbon epoxy Other

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Durability Combines With Maintainability Designed to operate in extremely demanding structural environments No scheduled depot-level inspections required to achieve 6,000 hour USN design life spectrum Majority of airframe structurally tested to 3 design lives(18,000 hours) Carrier suitable design enhances land-based operations - design life spectrum can exceed 9,000 flight hours F/A-18E/F Fatigue Data Fatigue Life Used (%)

100 80 Projected Life 60 40 Design Life 20 0

Flight Hours

Long structural life for reduced total ownership cost, increased operational availability MGS06-073881-027.ppt

Balanced Approach to Survivability

Hard to see… • Low radar cross section • Integrated stand off sensors • Long range weapon delivery

Hard to hit… • High situational awareness • Integrated internal jamming techniques • Advanced expendables

Hard to kill… • Twin engines • Damage tolerant structure • Systems location/shielding • System redundancy • Fire suppression

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MISSION SYSTEMS

Highly Integrated Cockpits

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System

Forward Cockpit • Integrated HOTAS • Independent digital maps • Large color displays • Dual use display – data entry

Night Vision Goggles

• Independent cockpit operation

Advanced Aft Cockpit • 8” x 10” center display • Decoupled cockpit allows simultaneous independent sensor operations • Independent weapons release

Intuitive operation with advanced display technologies MGS06-073881-034.ppt

Improving on the Best – Block I to Block II Block I Super Hornets Air-to-Ground or Air-to-Air

Block Block II II Super Super Hornet Hornet • Higher resolution • Images sent and received

Simultaneous Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground

• Longer detection range • More targets tracked • No scan delay

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MISSION SYSTEMS

Integrated Sensor Suite APG-79 radar active

Off-board sensor data

Missile warning (growth)

Joint helmet mounted cueing system

APG-79 radar ground moving targets

ALR-67(V)3 RWR ATFLIR

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Integrated Mission Systems Advanced sensors

Communication links, navigation accuracy Positive Identification System (PIDS) Accurate NAVigation (ANAV)

SHARP Common Data Link (CDL)

AESA ATFLIR

Digital Communication Multifunctional Multifunctional Set (DCS) Information Information Distribution Distribution System System (MIDS) (MIDS)

SHARP

Integrated electronic warfare suite

Processing power • • • •

Advanced mission computers and displays High order language Open system architecture Fibre channel network (high speed network)

Mission computer

Cockpit displays

• • • •

Situational awareness (ALR-67(V)3) RF countermeasures (ALQ-214) Countermeasures dispenser (ALE-47) Towed decoy (ALE-50)

Data recording • SSR (Solid State Recorder) – Video recording • DMD (Digital Memory Device) – Data recording – Mission loading

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Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver • High pulse density • Improved emitter ID • Improved sensitivity ALQ-214 onboard jammer • Defeats pulse, pulse doppler, and continuous wave threats

ALE-47 countermeasure dispenser • 4 buckets – 120 expendables (flares, chaff, RF) ALE-50 towed decoy • Complement to ALQ-214 • Increases threat miss distance

Missile warning system growth

Advanced electronic warfare systems for survivability against modern threats MGS06-073881-032.ppt

Advanced CNI Systems ARC-210 radios • UHF/VHF • Voice (clear/secure) • Digital communications Accurate NAVigation System (ANAV) • Integrated GPS/INS APX-111 combined interrogator/transponder APN-194 radar altimeter USQ-140 MIDS (Link 16) • Digital communications

Maximized situational awareness MGS06-073881-043.ppt

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MISSION SYSTEMS

Multi Source Integration (MSI) FLIR

CIT

Radar Data link RWR

Multi Source Integration

Mission planning

SAM threat ring

Unknown airborne target

3 2 4

Target information

Hostile airborne target Hostile airborne targets (2)

98

99

Own location B

C D

Friendly aircraft

FLIR ar Rad

Improved target detection/ tracking

Pilot able to select sensors that contribute to the sensor integration algorithm

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A Force Multiplier Battlespace Situational Awareness NCO enabled • VMF • Link 16

AWACS

Onboard sensors • APG-79 • ATFLIR • SHARP • JHMCS • ALR-67(V)3

Ground Forces Onboard and offboard information • Correlated and merged in a single picture • Provides time critical actionable warfighting information Aegis MGS06-073881-084.ppt

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SENSOR SYSTEMS

Active Electronically Scanned Array (APG-79) Simultaneous Multi-Mission Capabilities Selectable search volumes Search while track

Track outside scan volume

Cued search Search while track

Weapon support

Ground moving targets Air-to-ground targeting

SAR wide-area ground mapping

• Air-to-air and air-to-ground with one search-track mode • Detect/track multiple targets • Longer range • Improved resolution • Resource manager optimizes performance, reduces workload • Connectivity with on-board and off-board sensors • Advanced sensor integration and sensor fusion

Electronic protection

Sea surface search

Situational awareness, lethality and connectivity beyond that of a single platform MGS06-073881-037.ppt

APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array SAR Maps

The high resolution APG-79 is changing the game for the warfighter MGS06-073881-038.ppt

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SENSOR SYSTEMS

Advanced TFLIR AN/ASQ-228 • Long-range, high resolution sensor for positive target identification and accurate targeting with high power laser • Geo-Point accuracy for self- targeting with precision weapons delivery • High Resolution sensor for Non-Traditional Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance in support of ground forces • Integrated with AESA and APG-73 Radar, JHMCS, MIDS, and Solid State Recorder • Imagery sent to ground thru aircraft data link to Rover III with streaming video, annotated imagery transfer over Link 16, or digital radio with 9-line brief

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Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) • Critical information always in pilot’s field-of-view – Aircraft parameters – Weapon system status • High off boresight visual cueing of sensors and weapons – Air and ground targets – Linked capability cues other crews – Reconnaissance

• Lightweight and ejection safe • Night vision goggle compatible • Helmet camera (real world video with symbology)

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SHAred Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP) • Operates – Day, night – Multi-spectral (EO/IR) – Onboard viewing • Sensor suite – Medium altitude EO and IR – Pod installation time < 1 hr • Data recording – All digital – EO and IR simultaneously • Data link – Near real time – Common data link • Ground station – Compatible with Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS)

25,000 25,000 ft ft AGL AGL

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SUPERFORMANCE

Takeoff Performance Excellent short field takeoff performance Rugged landing gear enables austere operations TOGW = 22,200 kg / 48,942 lb

AIM-9

AIM-9 AIM-120 AIM-120

440 m / 1,443 ft TOGW = 29,550 kg / 65,146 lb

AIM-9

AIM-9 GBU-10 Fuel GBU-10 Fuel Fuel AIM-120 ATFLIR

• Maximum thrust • Sea level • Standard day • Half Flaps • No Wind

1,060 m / 3,477 ft

GBU-10: 975 kg Laser Guided Bomb

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Landing Performance Slow approach speed and short landing distance High cross-wind and sink rate capability Automated landing system Ground Roll • • • • •

Sea level Standard day Full flaps Full anti-skid braking No wind

Dry runway

780 m / 2,559 ft

Wet runway AIM-9

AIM-9 AIM-120 AIM-120

Weight = 15,850 kg / 34,943 lb

1,280 m / 4,200 ft

Icy runway

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Agility and Maneuverability Care-free handling characteristics: • Low pilot work load • Enhanced training and safety • Increased combat capability

• Digital aerodynamic control authority throughout the flight envelope – No angle-of-attack limitations in any symmetric configurations • High agility and high departure resistance • Full envelope maneuvering capability – Superior “nose pointing” capability – Pitch rates in excess of 50°/sec – Automatic over-G protection – Pilot can override protection • Excellent low speed handling • Unrestricted throttle movement and quick engine response • Rapid acceleration in combat turning arena MGS06-073881-052.ppt

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MULTI-ROLE FLEXIBILITY

Block II Super Hornet

• Air dominance • Integrated situational awareness rapidly achieved – Time sensitive targets (machine-to-machine targeting) • Improved precision engagement through AESA – All-weather – Long stand-off ranges

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Air Dominance • Standoff weapon system – Improved precision engagement through AESA – All-weather – Low Radar Cross Section – Beyond visual range missiles – Choose your fight

•• Integrated Integrated situational situational awareness awareness –– Data Data link link –– Electronic Electronic identification identification –– Integrated Integrated map, map, sensors, sensors, and and targeting targeting data data •• Integrated Integrated Digital Digital Electronic Electronic Countermeasures Countermeasures

• Helmet mounted cueing system – High off-boresight attack

AIM-9X

AIM-120

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Air-to-Air Endurance Combat Air Patrol (Single Tank) High endurance combat air patrol Mission tanking increases endurance

AIM-9

AIM-120

AIM-120

AIM-120

AIM-120

AIM-9

Fuel

Combat Three 4g turns at 0.85M/10K

2.3 hours at 229 NM (370 km)

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Fighter Escort Mission Radius and Endurance AIM-9

AIM-120

AIM-120 Fuel

AIM-120

Fuel

AIM-9

Fuel AIM-120

Combat Three 4g turns at 0.85M/10K

805 NM (1,490 km) or 2.9 hours loiter at 130NM (240 km)

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Precision Attack Standoff weapon system

Close Air Support

• Long range AESA • Multiple targets • Standoff weapons • Low radar cross section

• Precision sensors • Strike link to FAC • High situational awareness

GBU-24B/B

JDAM

AGM-65

JSOW

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Combat-Proven NCO Performance MIDS Link 16 (Fielded Capability) N G T

FAC(A)

D A Y MAP DCL TR SCL /40

OF F S E N S R

F/A-18F FAC(A) acquires / designates target via sensors (JHMCS / ATFLIR)

NA 33

10 8

JHMCS

MAP DCL TR SCL /40 S E N S R

ATFLIR

NA

MK1 DCN TR

3 0.7 20 6 0.7 20 10

33

8

30

14

W 1 F/A-18 24 BL0 1 2 20110.6 EXP STE P

AUT W Y P T

E

LA

B R T

E 1

D B

12

W P D S G S AIC092 E F092/117 Q M S V092/117 1 21 0°0 MEN U TXD SG AUT O C O N T 15

Benefits • Machine-to-Machine • No voice required • Decreased time in target area • Shortened KILL CHAIN

D A Y

N G T OFF

B R T

1 F/A-18 24 BL0 1 2 20110.6 P EXP STE

AUT W Y P T

LA 30 14

W

FAC(A) sends target designation to CAS striker(s) via Link16

MK1 DCN TR

3 0.7 20 6 0.7 20

1 12

D B

W P D S G AIC092 S E F092/117 Q M S V092/117 1 21 0°0 MEN U TXD SG AUT O C O N T 15

MIDS

Target Designation received by CAS Strike aircraft via Link 16 Early target FAC(A) controls CAS acquisition / first pass weapon strikers sensors delivery / (JHMCS / ATFLIR) no loitering on ingress

Network Centric capability developed using combat experience MGS06-073881-044.ppt

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MULTI-ROLE FLEXIBILITY

Maritime Attack/Air Policing

AIM-9

AIM-9 AGM-84 Harpoon Fuel AIM-120

Fuel

AGM-84 Fuel Harpoon AIM-120

Combat ½ IRT turn at 0.8/30k

810 NM (1,500 km) or 2.9 hours at 130 NM (240 km)

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Interdiction/Close Air Support

AIM-9

LGB JDAM

JDAM LGB

AIM-9

Fuel AIM-120

AIM-120

Combat Direct attack

400 NM (740 km) range or 1 hour loiter at 150 NM (278 km)

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Tactical Maritime Operations • No modification necessary to prosecute maritime mission • Sensors optimized for over water operations • Long endurance • Organic aerial refueling capability adds flexibility and autonomy • Large variety of weapons • High sortie rate • Quick turnaround time

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Reconnaissance • Long endurance missions (3.2+ hours) • Long range missions 1200 NM (2,000 km) • Integrated by USN • IR & EO imaging • Day/night operations • Long standoff range • Onboard viewing/editing • Data link of imagery

Rapid re-configuration increases flexibility of multi-role aircraft MGS06-073881-059.ppt

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Tactical Tanker – Force Projection • Every Super Hornet is a tanker – No modification necessary • Extends tactical forces’ range, endurance, or time on station – Five-tank configuration: ~13,600 kg fuel at startup (~30,000 lb) – Three-tank configuration: ~10,650 kg fuel at startup (~23,500 lb) • Paces the strike package

Extended-range missions F/A-18E attack aircraft Attack range with tanking

• Tactical tanker capability for small air forces with no big-wing tankers – NATO-standard probe and drogue – Shuttle fuel into combat area from big-wing tanker

F/A-18E tanker

Attack range unfueled

F/A-18E attack aircraft MGS06-073881-060.ppt

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GROWING CAPABILITY

EA-18G Configuration ALQ-218(V)2 RF Receiver System • Wideband receiver provides accurate emitter identification and location • Selective reactive jamming capability

INterference CANcellation System (INCANS)

Crew Vehicle Interface • Advanced Crew Station (ACS) • Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) • Link 16 / Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS) • Digital Memory Device (DMD)

Avionics Pallet • ALQ-218(V)2 • CCS Receiver • Electronic Attack Unit (EAU)

• Provides UHF communications capability during ALQ-99 jamming ALQ ALQ-99 • Significant communication and situational awareness improvement

CCS antenna MATT antenna

Long Baseline Interferometer (LBI) antennas

ALQ-227(V)1 Communication Countermeasures Set (CCS) • Smaller and more capable than USQ-113 USQ USQ-113 with expandable infrastructure • Transmit function through low-band ALQlow ALQlow-band 99 jammer pod

ALQ-218 (v)2 wingtip pods

AESA radar

ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming Pods • Proven system is already in U.S. Navy inventory • Ongoing transmitter upgrade program

AIM-120C

AGM-88

Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal (MATT) • SATCOM receive capability for off-board sensor off off-board information • Provides access to Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) MGS06-073881-068.ppt

EA-18G Milestones 2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Full rate production 1st Flight

Authority to proceed

Begin test aircraft modifications

2010

Initial operational capability

Low rate initial production

Delivered and flown one month early 15 August

Operational evaluation

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Block II: Increasing Responsiveness and Accuracy ~ 2013 Mover

Reactive Strike

~ 2010

Super Hornet Block II - 2007

Mover

Mover

Fixed Response Time

Fixed

• Rapid Precision

Today’s Wars Mover Fixed Fixed

Response Time

• Faster Response • Multiple Moving Targets • Precision • All-weather • Faster Response • All Situations • Multiple Fixed Targets • Accurate MGS06-073881-070.ppt

• Single Mover, Clear Weather • Single Fixed Target, All-weather

Image Correlation Targeting • Onboard Geo-Registration for Precise Target coordinates through the WX • Geo-Registration Targeting allows real-time reactive targeting at maximum weapon delivery range • “JDAM Quality” target coordinates at long standoff ranges • With open architecture, principle design will support growth to: – Multiple moving targeting solutions using ATFLIR or AESA – Blue Force situational awareness – Combat ID

“JDAM Quality” target coordinates at maximum sensor ranges generated in 10 to 15 seconds MGS06-073881-090.ppt

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Link 16 and Variable Message Format Imagery With Digital CAS MIDS (Link 16)

DCS (VMF)

• Imagery • Annotations • Digital 9-line

F/A-18F1

Funneling situational awareness

Command and control (simulated in lab)

Bomb Damage Assessment JTAC

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The F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet • • • • • • • •

Capability sooner at lower cost Every mission is included – no costly upgrades required Leading the NCO revolution Stable, low-risk program World-wide reach of the Hornet Industry Team A model defense program Most affordable strike fighter today Redefines “generation”

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Cost

Capability

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Block II Delivers