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F/A-18E/F Block III (Testing)
Boeing · USA
The Block III introduced "Conformal Fuel Tanks" (CFTs) on the shoulders of the jet, adding 3,500 lbs of fuel without the drag of external tanks. It also featured a 10x19 inch Large Area Display (LAD) in the cockpit, mimicking the F-35's interface.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,915 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 3,050 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A2; 11x hardpoints; AIM-120D and AIM-9X.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
XQ-58A Valkyrie (First Flight) →
Fighter
F/A-18E/F Block III (Testing)
Boeing · USA
The Block III introduced "Conformal Fuel Tanks" (CFTs) on the shoulders of the jet, adding 3,500 lbs of fuel without the drag of external tanks. It also featured a 10x19 inch Large Area Display (LAD) in the cockpit, mimicking the F-35's interface.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,915 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 3,050 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A2; 11x hardpoints; AIM-120D and AIM-9X.