Wed, Sep 28, 2011
Aircraft Would Include World's Most Advanced Air Combat Radar,
Designed-In Stealth
A proposal to offer the advanced F/A-18E Super Hornet Block II
as the Japan Air Self Defense Force's (JASDF) next premier fighter
aircraft has been delivered by the U.S. Navy and Boeing. Japan
issued a Request for Proposal for its F-X fighter competition on
April 13, with a deadline of Sept. 26.
File Photo
"The Super Hornet is the world's most advanced multirole fighter
and its selection would provide the Japan Air Self Defense Force
with new, unprecedented capability," said Boeing Japan President
Mike Denton. "The Super Hornet can provide the government of Japan
with guaranteed pricing and a guaranteed delivery timeline, while
equipping the JASDF with superior multirole capability for the
defense of Japan.
"Having conducted business in Japan for more than 50 years,
Boeing is excited about the extensive technical design and
manufacturing opportunities the Super Hornet would bring to many
areas of Japanese industry," added Denton.
The advanced Super Hornet version offered to Japan is based on
the F/A-18E/F model operated around the globe by the U.S. Navy. The
Royal Australian Air Force is also procuring the aircraft and has
taken delivery of 20 F/A-18Fs at its base in Amberley, Queensland.
Four additional Super Hornets will be delivered to Australia this
year.
"We believe the Super Hornet is an optimal solution for the
operational requirements of the Japan Air Self Defense Force," said
Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick. "While the
competitor aircraft specialize in either air-to-air or
air-to-ground operations, the Super Hornet is a true multirole
fighter, with the proven operational capability to seamlessly
conduct air dominance or precision strike missions across the
combined air, ground, maritime and electronic battlespace."
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