New Concerns Prompt U.S. Navy Review Of Key F/A-18E/F Upgrade

F/A-18E/F
Distinctive conformal fuel tanks mounted on the shoulders of the F/A-18E/F could reduce the aircraft’s profile to radar and extend its range.
Credit: Boeing Concept
As Boeing seeks to market the F/A-18E/F Block III in several countries, U.S. Navy officials are reviewing and could delete conformal fuel tanks from a package of upgrades planned for the latest version of the multirole fighter. The Block III version of the F/A-18E/F adds several new features, but...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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