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Jets F / A-18C / D Hornet US ILC receive radar AFAR

The command of the marine corps decided to modernize the F / A-18C / D Hornet aircraft in service with the ILC, during which a new radar with an active phased array will be installed on the aircraft (Afar), transfers “Warspot” with reference to the press service of Raytheon Corporation.

Самолёты F/A-18C/D Hornet КМП США получат РЛС с АФАР

Raytheon Corporation announced the signing of a contract with the command of the Marine Corps for the supply of active phased array radars (Afar). According to the company, APG-79 radar will be installed on F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft(v)4 - a modified version of the APG-79 radar, installed on Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The decision to install this particular radar was made due to, what is she on 90% compatible with basic F/A-18C/D Hornet radar, which greatly simplifies, how to install, and the subsequent maintenance of modernized aircraft. In total, it is planned to upgrade about a hundred aircraft of the Marine Corps.

According to the command of the KMP, the installation of a new radar with AFAR will significantly expand the combat capabilities of marine aviation.

The F / A-18A / B carrier-based fighter was developed by McDonnel Douglas in the 70s and was repeatedly upgraded during operation.. During production, approx. 2000 Hornet fighters, in service with the US Navy and Marine Corps, as well as the armies of some NATO countries.

                          
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