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波音公司向美國海軍交付第500架“超級大黃蜂”/“咆哮者”飛機
2011-04-25
[據美國波音公司網站2011年4月21日報導]2011年4月20日,美國波音公司和美國海軍在聖•路易士州慶賀第500架F/A-18E/F及其派生型EA-18G交付美國海軍戰術飛機機隊。“超級大黃蜂”Block II飛機是美國海軍的前線戰鬥機,採用了先進的技術,具有執行多工的能力。EA-18G是美國海軍的主要空中電子戰平臺,也是美國目前最新型的戰術飛機,能夠干擾敵方的雷達和電子系統。波音公司F/A-18和EA-18專案的副總裁Kory Mathews在儀式上稱:“‘超級大黃蜂’和‘咆哮者’已經進行了戰鬥部署,在增強作戰人員能力的同時降低海軍和納稅人的負擔,波音公司正按預算提前向美國海軍交付了F/A-18E/F和EA-18G飛機。” 美國海軍F/A-18和EA-18的專案經理(PMA-265)Mark(馬克) Darrah上校稱:“今天是本項目的又一個重要里程碑,本專案在費用、進度和飛機性能等方面都超過了預期,PMA-265和工業部門將繼續向海軍提供能力強和可靠的飛機。”
F/A-18E/F和EA-18G搭載在美國航母上,將服役到2035年後。F/A-18E/F是多用途的戰鬥機,能執行所有的戰術任務,包括制空、使用精確制導武器晝夜攻擊、護航、近距空中支援、壓制敵防空系統、對海攻擊、偵察、前沿空中控制和空中加油。F/A-18E/F Block II在2007年形成初始作戰能力。澳大利亞皇家空軍也向波音公司簽署了訂購24架雙座型F/A-18F的合同,另外“超級大黃蜂”也是巴西、馬來西亞和日本下一代戰鬥機選擇的有力競爭者。EA-18G是美國海軍執行全譜空中電子戰(AEA)任務的唯一平臺,具有自衛和攻擊能力。EA-18G是由雙座型F/A-18F Block II派生而來,替換自1971就開始服役的EA-6B電子戰飛機。EA-18G在2008年開始裝備美國海軍的VAQ-129訓練中隊,並在2009年形成初始作戰能力。(中國航空工業發展研究中心 陳宣友)
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Boeing, US Navy Mark Delivery of 500th Super Hornet/Growler
ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy celebrated a milestone delivery on April 20 in St. Louis: 500 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and derivative EA-18G Growlers have joined the Navy's tactical aircraft fleet.
The Super Hornet Block II is the Navy's frontline strike fighter, deploying leading-edge technology and multirole strike capability around the globe. The EA-18G is now the premier airborne electronic attack platform in the Navy's arsenal and the United States' newest tactical aircraft, providing the ability to block enemy radar and electronic systems.
"The Super Hornet and Growler, both combat-deployed, have continuously increased capability for the warfighter while reducing cost for the Navy and the taxpayer," F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs Vice President Kory Mathews said at the ceremony. "Boeing has delivered every F/A-18E/F and EA-18G to the U.S. Navy on budget and ahead of schedule."
"Today is another significant milestone for a program that has by any measure exceeded expectations for cost, schedule and performance," said Capt. Mark Darrah, F/A-18 and EA-18G program manager (PMA-265). "The PMA-265/Hornet Industry Team has consistently delivered capable and reliable aircraft to our fleet customer."
The F/A-18E/F and EA-18G will operate from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers through 2035 and beyond, with the flexibility to seamlessly operate from land-based airfields.
"These aircraft were designed with extensive growth capacity, enabling evolutionary technology to be added throughout the life of the aircraft to expand capabilities and remain well ahead of changing threats," said Mathews.
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a multirole aircraft able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions. The Super Hornet Block II achieved Initial Operational Capability in 2007.
Boeing is on contract to deliver 24 two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornets to the Royal Australian Air Force. The Super Hornet also is a competitor in ongoing fighter competitions in Brazil, India, Malaysia and Japan.
The Boeing EA-18G Growler is the only air combat platform that delivers full-spectrum airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability along with the targeting and self-defense capabilities derived from the Block II Super Hornet. A derivative of the two-seat F/A-18F Block II, the EA-18G's highly flexible design enables warfighters to operate either from the deck of an aircraft carrier or from land-based airfields. It is replacing the Navy's current AEA platform, the EA-6B Prowler, which has been in service since 1971. The EA-18G joined the Navy's aircraft fleet in 2008, when it was introduced to fleet training squadron VAQ-129. The EA-18G achieved Initial Operational Capability in 2009.
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