Defence News
Boeing Delivers First Block III Super Hornets to US Navy
Boeing has announced the delivery of its first Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets to the US Navy, the first of 78 it will deliver under contract. The Block III variant of the Super Hornet is described by Boeing as “the most advanced version of the Super Hornet and exceeds fourth-generation fighter capabilities.”
US Navy F/A-18 and EA-18G program manager Capt. Jason “Stuf” Denney said that receiving the first of its new, improved Super Hornet fighters is “a great step forward in supporting [the Navy’s] capability and readiness goals.”
One of the major upgrades for the Block III is its new adjunct processor, which increases pilot efficiency and opens up a wide range of app-based solutions, increasing the lifespan of the fighter.
