Switzerland Finishes Hornet Avionics Upgrade Work

 F/A-18 Hornet

Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week
Switzerland has completed a series of avionics upgrades for its McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets to keep the type in service until 2030. The upgrades include new software and encrypted radios as well as ongoing work to structurally extend the aircraft’s life to 6,000 hr. The 450 million Swiss franc...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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