1. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Tomorrow’s Air Power Today
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2. Strategic Transformation…
F/A-18E/F/G 2007
EA-18G
Super Hornet 2005
Super Hornet Today
Network-Centric
Operations
Integrated battlespace
times capability multipliers
Effects-based warfare
Fast track technology transition
Time-critical precision engagement
MYP II: FY05-09, 210 A/C, includes 56 EA-18G
Contract: 30 Dec 2003
$1.1B Savings, $100M CRI
FMS increases savings
Spiral development
ATFLIR – IDECM – MIDS
AESA – AMC&D – ACS
Neck-down: replaces EA-6B, F-14, S-3
$1B annual fleet operations savings
Performance
better than plan
MYP I: $700M in customer savings
On cost, ahead of schedule
Balanced: Survivability and stealth
Commercial-based logistics
. . . of Tactical Aviation
New, now, network centric
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3. USN Complementary Plan: F/A-18E/F + F-35C
Complementary Capabilities No Capability Gap
2013
2020
F/A-18A-C
F/A-18E/F, EA-18G
EA-6B
F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Carrier Air Wing saves over $1B per year in operations and maintenance costs to the fleet
S-3B
F-14A/D
F-35C
F/A-18A-C
F/A-18E/F/G Block 2 – AESA / MIDS / ATFLIR
F-35C Block 3 – AESA / MIDS / ATFLIR
USN complementary plan: F/A-18E/F/G+F-35C… Same benefits can apply for international customers
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4. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: Delivering Capability on Time
Block 2 Plus
Block 2
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Spiral upgrade path to grow in pace with joint network centric development
Block 1
Advanced Crew Station
AESA radar
MIDS
ATFLIR
AIM-9X
Network centric
MYP2 FY05-09
EA-18G
Advanced Mission Computer & Displays
Advanced EW suite
Advanced weapons
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System
Combat deployed
Long range
Increased survivability/lethality
Improved carrier suitability
Tanker
Long-term growth
MYP FY00-04
State of the art receiver system
Full-spectrum Electronic Attack
Self-escort capability
Network centric operations
2002
2005
2008 …
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5. Super Hornet – Capability Sooner at Lower Cost
F/A-18E/F
Blk-2
F-35C
Blk-3
Payload flexibility
17,700 lb payload
Balanced survivability
Mission utility (Tanker, Deep Strike, FAC, (A), (RECCE)
Two-seat operations (F/A-18F)
Twin engine
Advanced technology sensors (AESA, ATFLIR)
Network enabled operations (MIDS, DCS)
UCAV interoperability/ control (growth)
Advanced support concept
Balanced
Autonomic logistics
ORD Specifications
Multi-aspect signature reduction (with internal carriage of stores)
Increased range (CV version only)
Distributed infra-red sensors
Single engine
USN complementary plan: F/A-18E/F/G + F-35C… complementary capabilities – no capability gap
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6. Super Hornet Program Status
Calendar year deliveries
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
MYP II FY05-09
(Total E/F/G production)
LRIP
MYP I FY00-04 12 20 30 36 39 48 45 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 26
Block 2
Breakout of
EA-18G (90)* 2
SDD 4 12 18 22 20 14
International
Operational in the fleet
Fleet replacement squadron
8 operational squadrons
3 squadrons operated OEF/OIF
Replaces F-14, F/A-18A-C, S-3B, EA-6B
EA-18G entered SDD Dec 2003
5th year of MYP I
On cost, ahead of original schedule, under weight
$700M cost savings
MYP II – FY05-09
210 aircraft
$1B+ cost savings
Stable, long-term, low-risk production program
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7. Long-Term U.S. Government Commitment
Calendar Year
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2030
Airframe/engine development
First flight
Development test
Operational evaluation
Full rate production authorization
First production delivery
USN fiscal year current plan (460)
In service
USN current plan (90)
EA-18G
International
Initial operational capability
2 multi-year procurement contracts
On cost, ahead of schedule, under weight
In-service with U.S. Navy beyond 2030
U.S. Navy confidence
In production today (low risk)
Long-term USG commitment
The U.S. Government’s long-term commitment to the Super Hornet ensures continued support
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8. Super Hornet Growth
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9. A quantum leap in sensor technology for unequalled combat capability
APG-79 AESA Radar
Enhances situation awareness
Near simultaneous modes
Improves lethality
Increased air-to-air detection and tracking range
Multi-target track
High resolution SAR maps at long standoff ranges
Precision all-weather targeting
Improves supportability
Increased reliability
Increased availability
Supports two level maintenance
Improves affordability
Designed for low total ownership cost
Improves survivability
Longer ranges for stand-off weapons
Optimize radar contribution to signature
Counter advanced threats
A quantum leap in sensor technology for unequalled combat capability
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10. AESA Radar Excellent Supportability
– 66%
+500%
Support
cost
Reliability
APG-73
AESA
APG-73
AESA
High Reliability
Graceful array degradation
No array maintenance predicted for years
Low support costs
The AESA provides significant combat capability and high reliability
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11. AESA Lowers Pilot Workload With Greatly Increased Capability
Exovolume tracking
Selectable search volumes
Exovolume track
Cued search
Weapon support
Electronic protection
Air-to-ground targeting
SAR wide-area ground mapping
Ground moving targets
Sea surface search
The pilot selects “What” he wants done, and sets priorities
The AESA radar determines “How” to give optimum mission performance
Results in reduced pilot workload and increased warfighting capability
Requires less training
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12. ATFLIR Sensors
Navigation FLIR
Targeting FLIR
Air-to-ground and air-to-air target track
Three fields of view
Long range magnification
Electro-optical camera
Low light video
Laser designator
Air-to-ground target designation
Laser ranging
Laser spot tracker
Common aperture
Targeting FLIR
EO video camera
Laser designator
Laser spot tracker
The ATFLIR includes the functionality of five advanced tactical sensors – all in a single pod
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13. Reconnaissance Day/night, all-weather capability
Medium and high altitude sensors
Overflight and standoff capability
Data link near real-time imagery to ground station
Onboard recording of imagery
Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP)
Reconnaissance capability in any weather, day or night
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14. Net-Centric: Capability Now . . . Focused on Growth
Precision multiple target engagement
Reactive time critical strike
FAC(A) mission
tactical RECCE
Self targeting, multiple platform cooperative attacks,
and UAV coordination
Network centric operations
Digital CAS and digital deep air support
NCO
Customer emphasis on
“Sensors, Weapons
Networks”
2-Prong
approach
Precision
engagement
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15. Technology Infusion and Growth
EA-18G
Near-term NCO - existing links, translators
Wideband network, SATCOM
Key NCO
upgrades
Transformational capability
Linking ground troops and aircrews
Tactical imagery, image exploitation/targeting
F/A-18E/F
Capability sooner, less cost
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16. Network Centric Operations… Anytime, Anyplace
Sharing information among
in-theatre tactical and command assets to accomplish desired effects
Operationally deploy as early as 2007
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17. F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Upgrades
Increased connectivity (NCO)
Today
Multiple routing of information uses up precious time
Future vision: Imagery exploitation
9-line brief with target coordinates and image
By 2008
Solid state recorder – Target image capture and rapid access
Mass storage unit – On board accurate location information
Image processor – Enhanced precision targeting
Target
coordinates
Image
guided
weapon
Baghdad
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18. F/A-18E/F/G: Supporting Transformation
Built on a record of performance
Proactive modernization and growth plan for long-term combat relevance
Flexibility for new mission areas
Equipped for Network Centric Operations
Transformational capability
Transformational acquisition
Better than X
P E R F O R M A N C E A S P R O M I S E D
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19. Net-Centric: EA-18G . . . Electronic Attack + NCO
2 proven systems, 1 flexible design
ICAP III
SATCOM
F/A-18F
Use of ICAP III radar receiver (ALQ-218)
Full spectrum electronic attack
ALQ-99 pod carriage (5 stations)
Provisions for advanced jamming pod
Communication jamming with and low band pod
Wideband receiver (w/digital aux)
Wingtip receiver pods emitter ID, precision location and targeting
Selective reactive capability
Optimized multi-mission capability flexibility
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20. Net-Centric: EA-18G… Builds on E/F NCO
Sensors
Onboard and off-board
Data correlation
Platforms
Operations with:
Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Strike fighters
Ground units
Weapons
Electronic attack
Air-to-air
Networks
Link 16
Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)
VHF/UHF/digital radio
Super Hornet: e-Enabled
Infosphere, FORCEnet, coalition-nets
net-data provider/user: sensors, networks, weapons, platforms
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21. Net-Centric: Capability Now . . . Focused on Growth
Near-term NCO – existing links, translators, wideband network
JTRS risk reduction
Cluster 1 flight test
Wideband datalink
Near-term NCO – existing links, translators, wideband SATCOM network
Expanded NCO
Manned/unmanned interaction
Integrated Technology Data Lab (ITDL)
NCO
Boeing Integration Center (BIC)
Demos and
experimentation
Virtual Warfare Center (VWC)
Linking ground troops and aircrews - tactical imagery via VMF and link 16
Image exploitation/ targeting (fixed targets)
Datalink weapons – moving targets
Image exploitation/ targeting (moving targets)
Datalink/seeker weapons – Moving targets
Image exploitation/ targeting
Precision
engagement
2003
2004
2005+
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22. F/A-18E/F NCO Risk Reduction (November 2003 Boeing NCO Demonstration)
Airborne Command
and Control
Boeing
Labnet
GCCS-M (simulated)
F/A-18F1 in-flight
AWACS
(simulated)
MMA (simulated)
F-15C,E
(dome and MICS flight sim)
Link 16 network
EA-18
(dome flight sim)
Boeing Integrated Center (BIC)
Simulated Command Air Operations Center
FCS Command and
Control Node
Anaheim
Seattle
St. Louis
Mesa
F/A-18E
(dome and MICS fight sim)
Demonstrated fielded assets in an Infosphere based NCO environment
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23. Super Hornet: Best Strike Fighter in the World - Net Enabled
Proven in combat, Proven supportable
OEF/OIF: >2,500 combat sorties, 98% ordnance effectiveness
OEF/OIF F/A-18E/F tankers: 5 million pounds of fuel passed
Available Now, supportable Now, interoperable Now
In-production, stable/declining cost
Global infrastructure, worldwide support
Multi-mission capable Now
A-to-A, A-to-G, tanking, reconnaissance, etc.
2-crew capability: FAC(A), TAC(A), SCAR, AEA
Connectivity: Ground troops, UAVs
Future capability Now
Capability sooner, less cost…no capability gap
Relevance today…tomorrow – focused on growth
Sensors, networks, weapons
e-Enabled: Network adaptable…tailorable
Capable Now – Others IOC Much Later…
Others Not as Capable Until Later Block Upgrades
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