EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,
Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A
successful flight test of the Raytheon-built APG-79(V)X AESA radar
system has demonstrated the functions needed to extend the
relevance of F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter/attack jets, including:
- extended detection ranges
- simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities
- production of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
mapping
- industry leading reliability
"We put our latest AESA radar capability to the test and it
exceeded our expectations," said Mike "Ponch" Garcia, business
development director of Tactical Airborne Systems for Raytheon's
Space and Airborne Systems business, and a former F/A-18E/F Super
Hornet pilot/instructor. "Our APG-79(V)X combines the best features
of our AESA portfolio to ensure low risk and give F/A-18C/D a
tactical advantage for the next 15 to 20 years."
The company has delivered more than 500 tactical AESA tactical
radars from its portfolio that includes the APG-79, APG-63(V)3 and
APG-82(V)1 for F-15, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and B-2 aircraft. The
APG-79 system, a U.S. Navy program of record, flies globally on
F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers, and has seen service
in four combat theaters since its first delivery in
2006.
"Raytheon fielded the world's first operational AESA radar for
fighter aircraft in 2000," said Roy
Azevedo, vice president for Raytheon's Space and Airborne
Systems business. "Our portfolio of tactical AESA radars has now
flown more than 500,000 operational hours – an industry first. We
will continue to advance this technology to give our warfighters
the greatest possible tactical advantage."
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of
$24
billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a
technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security
and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of
innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides
state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other
capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command,
control, communications and intelligence systems, as well
as cyber security and a broad range of mission support
services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter
@Raytheon.
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