Super Hornet flies through Opeval
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The US Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has passed its operational evaluation (Opeval) test conducted by test squadron VX-9. The Super Hornet was flown by VX-9 through 850 missions lasting 1,233 hours, performed carrier operations and participated in a Red Flag exercise. Hurdling the Opeval was a requirement before the Dept of Defense approves the full-rate production of the Super Hornet. However, the Opeval report would certainly include recommendations on improving the aircraft since criticisms surrounding its design and performance still abound.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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Taking on thrust: powering aircraft engine performance
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The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will have two production engines, a derivative of the F-22's Pratt & Whitney F119 and an engine developed by General Electric and Rolls-Royce. P&W's JSF engine will power the first 100 production aircraft or so, after which an annual competition will determine the share of each engine for US orders. Export customers can choose either engine. The decision to use two competing engines is based on the US Air Force's experience with the F100 and F110, which showed that competition reduces engine problems and promotes engine enhancements.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 1998
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Budget cuts dent F-22 as program looks to rough ride ahead
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Lockheed Martin Corp's F-22 program is expected to survive the proposed budget cuts following a House-Senate conference that would reinstate funding in full amount. The program has suffered a setback when the House of Representatives voted to eliminate all $1.8 bilion in F-22 production funds from the FY2000 budget. The budget cuts would have resulted in the cancellation of the US Air Force's order for the low-rate initial production batch of six F-22s.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 1999
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