-- New capabilities extend combat relevance for F/A-18C/D
Hornets
EL SEGUNDO, California,
May 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 combat
relevance of F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft for 15 to 20 years. Hornet
fleets upgrading to the new APG-79V(X) radar will receive Super
Hornet-like capabilities, 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 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 maintain tactical advantage for F/A-18C/D
aircraft."
Since fielding the world's first operational AESA radar for
airborne platforms in 2000, Raytheon has delivered more than 500
tactical AESA radars 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.
"Our experience with AESA radar systems ensures a low-risk
transition to the APG-79V(X). Installations require less than 60
minutes," said Roy Azevedo, vice
president for Raytheon's Space and Airborne Systems business. "In
these uncertain economic times, when defense budgets are
particularly tight, Raytheon's APG-79V(X) radar offers a proven,
cost-effective solution for Hornet life extension, as well as
significant opportunities for in-country manufacturing
partnerships."
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and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of
innovation spanning 93 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
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