f/a-18e-f capabilities handbook

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Executive SummaryProven Team, Proven ProgramAirframe and Characteristics

Mission SystemsSensor SystemsSuperformance

Multi-role FlexibilityGrowing 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 combat- deployed 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

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Tanker

Air dominance

All-weather day/night

precision attack

All-weather day/night

precision attack

Close air support

ReconnaissanceReconnaissance

Air defense suppression Air defense suppression

Maritime strike

Maritime strike


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Positioned for the Future, Operating Today

F/A-18E/F designed to operate now … designed to grow tomorrow

1992 - 2000

• Long range• Increased

survivability/lethality• Improved

carrier suitability• Tanker• Long-term growth

2002

Block I

2008

Block II

2009 …

Block II Plus … 2014

LRIPEA-18GEA-18G

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• Advanced Mission Computer and Displays

• Advanced EW suite• Advanced weapons• Joint Helmet Mounted

Cueing System• Combat deployed

• Advanced pilot vehicle interface

• Advanced Computing systems

• AESA radar• MIDS• ATFLIR• AIM-9X• Network centric

• State of the art receiver system• Full-spectrum Electronic Attack• Self-escort capability• Network centric operations

• Spiral upgrade path to grow in pace with joint network centric development

Block II Super Hornet delivering today doubles the capability of Block IBlock II Super Hornet delivering today doubles the capability of Block I

Aircraft Generations

Technology Perspective: – Focus is shifting from platform to

system-of-systems

“Next Generation”

• Maneuver• Guns Only

• Speed• Tail-aspect IR

Missiles

• Speed and Some Maneuver

• Radar Missiles• Air-to-Air or

Air-to-Ground

• High Maneuverability• Look Down/

Shoot down• Glass cockpit• Computer Technology• Multi-role

• Dominant SA• Net Enabled− Interoperability− Targeting

• Designed-In Stealth

• Technology Insertion

1st 2nd3rd

4th

F-86

MiG-15MiG-21

F-104

F-4

MiG-23

MiG-29

F/A-18A/BF-16

JAS-39

F/A-18E/FF-35

F-22

Evolving warfighting capabilities and requirements blur generational linesEvolving warfighting capabilities and requirements blur generational lines


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Super Hornet Incorporates Advanced Strike Technology

Common technology for next generation joint strike warfare aircraft

F-22AF/A-18E/FA/F-XASTOVLCALFMRF

F-22AF/A-18E/FJAST

F-22AF/A-18E/FJSF

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

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Technologies Joint Warfare Affordability

• AESA radar• Low radar cross

section• Modular software• Dual pressure

hydraulics

• Connectivity (Link 16, wide band network wave form)

• Advanced common weapons

• Lean manufacturing practices

• COTS• Advanced maintenance

concept• Multi-mission flexibility

F/A-18E/F benefits the warfighter now with advanced technologiesF/A-18E/F benefits the warfighter now with advanced technologies


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Advanced Computing ArchitectureOpen architecture, large bandwidth high speed network, High Order Language software provide modern, scalable

processing capability

Agility and Flight Performance 5th-generation aerodynamics, digital fly-

by-wire flight controls and integrated engine control enable “care-free”

maneuverability

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.

Twin Engine Reliability, survivability

and safety

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)

Rapid air-to-air / air-to-ground target acquisition and engagement

Advanced CockpitsLarge displays for excellent situational

awareness and intuitive controls for efficient crew operations

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

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

AIM-9X with JHMCS and Super Hornet maneuverability, for close-in air combat dominance

Advanced Mission Computer

Digital Solid State Recorder

Advanced Tactical Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) Electro-optical, infrared, long-range, high resolution and highly integrated with AESA Radar and JHMCS

SHAred Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP)

Large Weapons PayloadEleven weapon stations provide maximum flexibility

for air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, reconnaissance

pod and tanker pod

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F/A-18E/F Block II Integrates the Latest Technology


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Super Hornet Links the Power of the Network to the Warfighter

• Multi-Information Distribution System (Link 16)

– Positive location– Situational awareness– Coordination– Imagery

• Joint Tactical Radio System (multiple waveforms)

– Wide band network– Software programmable– Internet protocol– Ad-hoc networking– Interoperability

• Digital Communications System (VMF)

– Target location– Attack coordination– Imagery

Command center

Command center F/A-18E/FF/A-18E/F

Ground forces

Ground forces

Maritime forcesMaritime forces

Coalition aircraft

Coalition aircraft

AWACSAWACS

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Total battlespace situational awarenessTotal battlespace situational awareness


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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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F/A-18E/F is fully qualified in all missions - nowF/A-18E/F is fully qualified in all missions - now


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

From a Team That Delivers on PromisesUnprecedented Program ExecutionConsistently under budgetAhead of original program scheduleContinuous technology insertionAll roles and missions fully certified and operationalDelivering to the warfighter today while growing into tomorrow

9

10

0 5 10 15 20 25

2012F-22A

Typhoon

Rafale

Years of Program SDD and production Years of Program SDD and production

F/A-18E/F

F-35

7

Gripen 9 (est)

Planned SDD

SDD Behind schedule

SDD On Schedule

Full Rate Production

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PROVEN TEAM, PROVEN PROGRAM

The Hornet Industry Team

Industry and the customer forge the teamOperations in over 145 countriesOver 27 years of teamworkOver $129B in combined revenues

BoeingNorthrop GrummanGeneral ElectricRaytheon

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2013 2020

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

F/A-18E/F/G Block IIAESA/ MIDS/ATFLIR

F-35C Block 3

Transforming Naval Aviation

Super Hornet replaces four legacy weapon systems

Increases carrier air wing mission capability and flexibility

Decreases fleet operating cost

No capability gap

F/A-18A-C

F-14A/D

EA-6B

F/A-18A-C

S-3B

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F-35C



Established Full-Rate Production ProgramShort production cycle timeMixed model production capabilityLong operational life supported by U.S. NavyCost-effective

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Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft ProcurementAircraft Procurement2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

42 20 24 1936 39 48 45

Multi-Year Procurement I (MYP I)

42 38 34 24

Multi-Year Procurement II (MYP II)

4 88 1818 22

EA-18G

F/A-18E/FKey:

Future International Sales

Program of Record494 F/A-18 E/F

80 EA-18G24 F/A-18F - Australia


21

2


A Model Defense ProgramPerforming better than planWell within budgetHigh reliability, high mission capable ratesDelivering planned capability growth

MYP-1 delivered $700M in savings through Cost Reduction initiatives

MYP-II saves an additional $1B over single year purchases

CapabilityCapability

CostCost

MYP I Deliveries MYP II DeliveriesLRIP

CY01 CY02 CY03 CY04 CY05 CY06 CY07 CY08 CY09 CY10 CY11CY00CY99

Block II Delivers

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Delivering the Future

• Enhanced Sensors– AESA, ATFLIR, SHARP

• Improved Situational Awareness– Decoupled Cockpit– JHMCS

Air Dominant

Standoff, responsive, precision for time critical engagement

ResponsiveAccurate

ResponsivePrecise

Super Hornet Block II Roll-outApril 28, 2005

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Increased responsiveness and accuracy in all mission areasIncreased responsiveness and accuracy in all mission areas



Lean, Efficient Processes

• 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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Significant investment to drive “state-of-the-art”Facilitates mixed model productionResponsive to insertion of product enhancementsContinuous improvement process


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AIRFRAME AND CHARACTERISTICS

Sized for Performance and Growth

32,082 lb

500 ft2

14,552 kg

46.5 m2Wing area

Weight

Empty

Max take off

Fuel (JP-5)

Internal

External

(5) 480 gal. tanks

66,000 lb 29,937 kg

14,950 lb 6,780 kg

16,272 lb 7,381 kg

F/A-18E F/A-18F

18.4 m (60.2 ft)18.4 m (60.2 ft)

4.9 m(16.0 ft)

13.7 m (44.9 ft)13.7 m (44.9 ft)

9.9 m (32.6 ft)

32,795 lb

500 ft2

14,876 kg

46.5 m2

66,000 lb 29,937 kg

14,008 lb 6,354 kg

16,272 lb

F/A-18F*

7,381 kg

* Based on Lot 28 Block 2 aircraft

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F/A-18E



Station 2 and 10• Air-to-air or

air-to-surface weapons• 522 kg/1,150 lb class

Station 6• Sensors• Air-to-surface weapons• Aerial refueling store• Fuel tank• 1,125 kg/2,700 lb class

Station 6• Sensors• Air-to-surface weapons• Aerial refueling store• Fuel tank• 1,125 kg/2,700 lb class

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

Station 1 and 11• Air-to-air weapons• 136 kg/300 lb class

11Store stations

Air dominance payload

AMRAAM*(6)

AMRAAM*(6)Fuel

AIM-9 AIM-9

Precision strike with self-escort/ self-protection

FuelJDAM

AIM-9

Fuel

TargetingFLIR

AIM-9HARM

AMRAAM

LaserGuidedBomb

HARM

Fuel

Airborne electronic attack

FuelFuel

HARMHARM

FuelFuel

ALQ-218AntennasALQ-218Antennas HARMHARM

ALQ-99ALQ-99 ALQ-99ALQ-99

ALQ-99(low band)

ALQ-99(low band)

AMRAAMAMRAAM AMRAAMAMRAAM

ALQ-218AntennasALQ-218Antennas

* In long range plan for clearance

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Large Payload and Flexibility Increased Warfighting Options



Increased Firepower Greater Mission Flexibility

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AIM-120 series

AIM-9 series

Harpoon

Maverick

GBU-10/24

JDAM

Fuel Tanks

MK-82/83

GBU-12/16

(480 gal)

F/A-18E/F

HARM

MK-84



Reliable, Efficient Propulsion System

F414-GE-400 EngineFull AuthorityDigital EngineControl (FADEC)

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• Enhanced diagnostics• Optimal engine performance• Electronic throttle control• Unrestricted throttle movement

throughout flight envelop

• High flow, shielded inlet• Foreign object damage resistant

• 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

Inlet

Optimum blend of performance, reliability, and maintainabilityOptimum blend of performance, reliability, and maintainability



Robust Subsystems

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Hydraulic system• Independent circuits for

safety and survivability

• Dual pressure hydraulics allow more compact system

Flight control system• Proven handling qualities

for safety and combat maneuverability

• No angle-of-attack limitations for most combat configurations

• Reconfigurable flight controls for safe emergency recovery

Fuel system• Large internal fuel capacity

plus five external tanks

• Aerial refueling tanker capability

Electrical system• Redundant generators for

safety/survivability

• Significant growth capacitySecondary power system• Onboard power/cooling for

ground maintenance • Self-contained engine start

Secondary power system• Onboard power/cooling for

ground maintenance

• Self-contained engine start

Propulsion system• Twin engines for safety

and survivability

• Unrestricted operation

• Reliable and maintainable

Stores management system• Software driven for enhanced

weapon system integration

• Compatible with all current and advanced weapons

• Cooling capacity for all environmental extremes

• Onboard oxygen generation

• Significant growth capacity

Environmental control system



Durable, Lightweight, Stronger Airframe Advanced Materials

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Percent of Structural Weight

AluminumSteelTitaniumCarbon epoxyOther

30%15%21%19%15%

Advanced signaturereduction coating• Operation in

environmental extremes

• Low maintenance

Titanium wing carry-through bulkheads

Enhanced fracturetoughness landing gear steel

High strength materials• Lightweight structure

Reduced parts count,manufacturing time,cost, and maintenance requirements

Increased quality, lifeand reliability• No scheduled Depot

level maintenance

Damage tolerant materials• Peacetime safety• Combat survivability

Extensive use ofcomposites• Corrosion resistance• Longer structural life

Ease of repair• Reduced maintenance

costs



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Durability Combines With Maintainability

100

80

60

40

20

Flight Hours

Fatig

ue L

ife U

sed

(%)

0

F/A-18E/F Fatigue Data

Design Life

Projected Life

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

Long structural life for reduced total ownership cost, increased operational availability

Long structural life for reduced total ownership cost, increased operational availability



Balanced Approach to Survivability

Hard to hit…• High situational

awareness• Integrated internal

jamming techniques• Advanced expendables

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

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

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Allows the aircrew to concentrate on the mission, increases lethality, and reduces the requirements for large escort /support packages

Allows the aircrew to concentrate on the mission, increases lethality, and reduces the requirements for large escort /support packages


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MISSION SYSTEMS

Highly Integrated Cockpits

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

Forward Cockpit Advanced Aft Cockpit

• 8” x 10” center display• Decoupled cockpit allows

simultaneous independent sensor operations

• Independent weapons release

Night VisionGoggles

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System

• Independent cockpit operation

Intuitive operation with advanced display technologiesIntuitive operation with advanced display technologies


MISSION SYSTEMS

Improving on the Best – Block I to Block II

Block IISuper Hornet

Block IISuper Hornet

Air-to-Ground or Air-to-Air

• Higher resolution

• Images sent and received

• Longer detection range

• More targets tracked

• No scan delay

Block I Super Hornets

SimultaneousAir-to-Air

and Air-to-Ground

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MISSION SYSTEMS

Integrated Sensor Suite

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Missile warning (growth)

Off-board sensor data

APG-79 radar active

ALR-67(V)3 RWRALR-67(V)3 RWR

ATFLIRATFLIR

SHARP EO/IRSHARP EO/IR

APG-79 radar ground moving targets

APG-79 radar ground moving targets

Joint helmet mounted cueing system

Joint helmet mounted cueing system


MISSION SYSTEMS

Integrated Mission Systems

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Advanced sensors

Mission computer Mission

computerCockpit displays Cockpit displays

SHARPCommon Data Link (CDL)

AESA

SHARP

ATFLIR

Mission computer Mission

computer

Accurate NAVigation(ANAV)

MultifunctionalInformationDistribution

System (MIDS)

MultifunctionalInformationDistribution

System (MIDS)

Digital CommunicationSet (DCS)

Communication links, navigation accuracy

Positive IdentificationSystem (PIDS)

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

Data recordingProcessing power Integrated electronic warfare suite • SSR (Solid State Recorder)

– Video recording• DMD (Digital Memory Device)

– Data recording– Mission loading

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


MISSION SYSTEMS

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

Missile warning system growth

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ALE-47 countermeasure dispenser • 4 buckets

– 120 expendables (flares, chaff, RF)

ALE-50 towed decoy• Complement to ALQ-214• Increases threat miss distance

Advanced electronic warfare systems for survivability against modern threats

Advanced electronic warfare systems for survivability against modern threats


MISSION SYSTEMS

Advanced CNI Systems

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ARC-210 radios• UHF/VHF• Voice (clear/secure)• Digital communications

ARC-210 radios• UHF/VHF• Voice (clear/secure)• Digital communications

Accurate NAVigationSystem (ANAV)• Integrated GPS/INS

Accurate NAVigationSystem (ANAV)• Integrated GPS/INS

USQ-140 MIDS (Link 16)• Digital communicationsUSQ-140 MIDS (Link 16)• Digital communications

APN-194 radar altimeter APN-194 radar altimeter

APX-111 combined interrogator/transponder

APX-111 combined interrogator/transponder

Maximized situational awarenessMaximized situational awareness


MISSION SYSTEMS

Multi Source

Integration

Multi Source

Integration

Multi Source Integration (MSI)

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Radar

Datalink

FLIR

Missionplanning

RWR

CIT

Targetinformation

Radar

FLIR

Pilot able to select sensors that contribute to the

sensor integration algorithm

Ownlocation

Friendly aircraft

Unknownairborne target

Hostile airborne targetHostile airbornetargets (2)

SAM threat ring

4

99 98

2

3

B

CD

Improved target detection/

tracking

Multi-source integration enhances situational awareness for increased lethality and survivability

Multi-source integration enhances situational awareness for increased lethality and survivability


MISSION SYSTEMS

A Force Multiplier Battlespace Situational Awareness

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

Onboard and offboard information • Correlated and merged in a

single picture • Provides time critical actionable

warfighting information

NCO enabled• VMF• Link 16

Aegis

Ground Forces

AWACS


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SENSOR SYSTEMS

Active Electronically Scanned Array (APG-79) Simultaneous Multi-Mission Capabilities

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Cued search

Sea surface search

Weaponsupport

Air-to-ground targeting SAR wide-area

ground mapping

Electronic protection

Track outside scan volume

Selectable search volumesSearch while track

Ground moving targets

Search while track

• 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

Situational awareness, lethality and connectivity beyond that of a single platform

Situational awareness, lethality and connectivity beyond that of a single platform


SENSOR SYSTEMS

APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array SAR Maps

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The high resolution APG-79 is changing the game for the warfighterThe high resolution APG-79 is changing the game for the warfighter


L-Band - Fielded

Image Transfer Fielded

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

SENSOR SYSTEMS

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SENSOR SYSTEMS

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)

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• 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)

Significant increase in situational awareness and close-in combat lethality

Significant increase in situational awareness and close-in combat lethality


SENSOR SYSTEMS

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)

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25,000 ft AGL25,000 ft AGL


SUPERFORMANCE

Takeoff Performance

Excellent short field takeoff performanceRugged landing gear enables austere operations

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AIM-9 AIM-9GBU-10

FuelAIM-120

GBU-10Fuel

ATFLIR

AIM-9AIM-120 AIM-120

AIM-9

Fuel

GBU-10: 975 kg Laser Guided Bomb

440 m / 1,443 ft

1,060 m / 3,477 ft

TOGW = 29,550 kg / 65,146 lb

TOGW = 22,200 kg / 48,942 lb

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


SUPERFORMANCE

Landing PerformanceSlow approach speed and short landing distanceHigh cross-wind and sink rate capabilityAutomated landing system

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Ground Roll

AIM-9AIM-120 AIM-120

AIM-9

Dry runway

Wet runway

Icy runway

780 m / 2,559 ft

1,280 m / 4,200 ft

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

Weight =15,850 kg / 34,943 lb

2,030 m / 6,660 ft2,030 m / 6,660 ft


SUPERFORMANCE

Agility and Maneuverability

• 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

Care-free handling characteristics:

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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

• Air dominance • Integrated situational awareness rapidly achieved

– Time sensitive targets (machine-to-machine targeting)• Improved precision engagement through AESA

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Air Dominance

AIM-9X

AIM-120

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• Integrated situational awareness– Data link– Electronic identification– Integrated map, sensors,

and targeting data • Integrated Digital Electronic

Countermeasures

• Integrated situational awareness– Data link– Electronic identification– Integrated map, sensors,

and targeting data• Integrated Digital Electronic

Countermeasures

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

• Helmet mounted cueing system– High off-boresight attack



Air-to-Air Endurance Combat Air Patrol (Single Tank)

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High endurance combat air patrolMission tanking increases endurance

AIM-9AIM-120

AIM-120

Fuel

AIM-120AIM-120

AIM-9

CombatThree 4g turns at 0.85M/10K

Combat Air Patrol Mission

370 km/

229 miles

2.3 hours at 229 NM (370 km)



Fighter Escort Mission Radius and Endurance

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AIM-9AIM-120

FuelFuel

Fuel

AIM-120AIM-9

CombatThree 4g turns at

0.85M/10K805 NM (1,490 km)

or 2.9 hours loiter at 130NM (240 km)

AIM-120 AIM-120

The Super Hornet escorts attack aircraft all the way to the targetThe Super Hornet escorts attack aircraft all the way to the target



Precision Attack

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

JDAM

AGM-65GBU-24B/B

JSOW

Close Air Support• Precision sensors• Strike link to FAC• High situational

awareness



AUTOFF

NGT

BRT

DAY

CONT

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FAC(A)

JHMCS

ATFLIR

MIDS

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

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

FAC(A) sends targetdesignation to CASstriker(s) via Link16

Target Designationreceived by CAS Strikeaircraft via Link 16

FAC(A) controls CAS strikers sensors (JHMCS / ATFLIR) on ingress

Early target acquisition / first

pass weapon delivery /

no loitering

Benefits• Machine-to-Machine• No voice required• Decreased time in

target area• Shortened KILL CHAIN

Network Centric capability developed using combat experienceNetwork Centric capability developed using combat experience



Maritime Attack/Air Policing

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AIM-9AGM-84Harpoon

Fuel

AIM-9

Combat½ IRT turn at 0.8/30k

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

130 NM (240 km)

FuelFuelAGM-84Harpoon

AIM-120 AIM-120



Interdiction/Close Air Support

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AIM-9LGB

Fuel

AIM-9

CombatDirect attack

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

JDAM

AIM-120 AIM-120

JDAM LGB



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

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Rapid re-configuration increases flexibility of multi-role aircraftRapid re-configuration increases flexibility of multi-role aircraft



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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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F/A-18Eattack aircraft

F/A-18Eattack aircraft

Attack rangeunfueled

Attack range with tanking

F/A-18Etanker

Extended-range missions


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

ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming Pods•• Proven system is already in U.S. Navy inventoryProven system is already in U.S. Navy inventory

•• Ongoing transmitter upgrade programOngoing transmitter upgrade program

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

Crew Vehicle Interface• Advanced Crew Station (ACS)• Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing

System (JHMCS)• Link 16 / Multifunction

Information Distribution System (MIDS)

• Digital Memory Device (DMD)

CCS antenna

MATT antenna

Long Baseline Interferometer (LBI) antennas

ALQ-218 (v)2wingtip pods

AGM-88AIM-120C

AESA radar

EA-18G ConfigurationALQ-218(V)2 RF Receiver System

• Wideband receiver provides accurate emitter identification and location

• Selective reactive jamming capability

ALQ-218(V)2 RF Receiver System

•• Wideband receiver provides accurate Wideband receiver provides accurate emitter identification and locationemitter identification and location

•• Selective reactive jamming capabilitySelective reactive jamming capability

ALQ-227(V)1 Communication Countermeasures Set (CCS)

• Smaller and more capable than USQ-113 with expandable infrastructure

• Transmit function through low-band ALQ- 99 jammer pod

ALQ-227(V)1 Communication Countermeasures Set (CCS)

•• Smaller and more Smaller and more capable than USQcapable than USQ--113 113 with expandable with expandable infrastructureinfrastructure

•• Transmit function Transmit function through lowthrough low--band ALQband ALQ-- 99 jammer pod99 jammer pod

INterference CANcellation System (INCANS)

• Provides UHF communications capability during ALQ-99 jamming

• Significant communication and situational awareness improvement

INterference CANcellation System (INCANS)

•• Provides UHF communications capability Provides UHF communications capability during ALQduring ALQ--99 jamming99 jamming

•• Significant communication and situational Significant communication and situational awareness improvementawareness improvement

Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal (MATT)

• SATCOM receive capability for off-board sensor information

• Provides access to Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)

Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal (MATT)

•• SATCOM receive capability for offSATCOM receive capability for off--board sensor board sensor informationinformation

•• Provides access to Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)Provides access to Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)

GROWING CAPABILITY

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GROWING CAPABILITY

EA-18G Milestones

Initial operational capability

1st Flight

Full rate production

Operational evaluation

Low rate initial

productionBegin test

aircraft modificationsAuthority

to proceed

2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 20102005

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Delivered and flown one month early

15 August

Delivered and flown one month early

15 August


GROWING CAPABILITY

Block II: Increasing Responsiveness and Accuracy

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Today’s Wars

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

Super Hornet Block II - 2007

• Faster Response• Multiple Fixed Targets• Accurate

~ 2010

• Faster Response• Multiple Moving Targets• Precision• All-weather• All Situations

~ 2013

• Rapid Precision

Response Time Response Time

Response TimeResponse Time

MoverMover

FixedFixed

MoverMover

FixedFixed

MoverMover

FixedFixed

MoverMover

FixedFixed

Reactive StrikeReactive Strike


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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

“JDAM Quality” target coordinates at maximum sensor ranges generated in 10 to 15 seconds


GROWING CAPABILITY

Link 16 and Variable Message Format Imagery With Digital CAS

Funneling situational awareness

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MIDS(Link 16)

DCS(VMF)

Command and control

(simulated in lab)

Bomb Damage

Assessment

F/A-18F1

JTAC

• Imagery• Annotations• Digital 9-line


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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GROWING CAPABILITY


Cost

Capability

Block II Delivers


f/a-18e-f capabilities handbook

Documents

super hornet program

ef super hornet

public release spr

executive summary super

role capability

capability of block

ef jast f

ef jsf f