Today’s tests of the Super Hornet in Goa followed eight ski-jumps in various weights and configurations during previous tests held at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in US’s Maryland in late 2020, which showed the Super Hornet’s ability to operate from a short take-off but arrested recovery, or STOBAR, aircraft carrier, Boeing said.
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Two US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets completed multiple ski-jumps, roll-in and fly-in arrestment, as well as performance flights. |
Boeing said the Super Hornet Block III offers opportunities for cooperation and interoperability between the US and Indian navies.
Our F/A-18 #SuperHornet successfully demonstrated the ability to safely operate from @indiannavy aircraft carriers during operational tests at INS Hansa, Goa. #FIA2022 pic.twitter.com/ePukceACSh
— Boeing India (@Boeing_In) July 20, 2022
Designed as a carrier-based fighter for high-loading and high-stress operations, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III needs minimal support equipment and has the lowest cost per flight hour to operate with high mission readiness rates, the American defence firm said in the statement.
Annual sourcing from India stands at $1 billion and Boeing employs close to 4,000 people in India, and more than 7,000 people work with its supply chain partners, the company said.