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operators. Development Origins. fighter fleet of F-18 Hornets, locally built as the CF-188A/B, which have been Selection of the Super Hornet will allow the RCAF to leverage existing CF-18 physical and intellectual infrastructure, significantly reducing aircrew and maintenance training requirements and achieving compatibility with the existing RCAF ground infrastructure and air refueling tankers – all of which results in a low-risk transition to operation of Canada's newest fighter. All Rights Reserved. È una versione ingrandita e … role of protecting Canada’s vast northern borders.Boeing is also pushing its long relationship with Canada, Jim Barnes, Director of Boeing’s bid noted:In 2010, the government announced that the Lockheed Martin F-35 was to be the CF-188’s replacement and the country had been an early partner in the However, concerns over the costs of the F-35 made the acquisition a highly contentious election issue, with The delay meant that the aging CF-188s have soldiered on Not only did we meet our obligation, we exceeded it – completing it nearly one year early. Il Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet, inizialmente conosciuto come McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet (F/A-18F per la versione biposto), è un caccia bimotore imbarcato multiruolo basato sul McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet prodotto dalla Boeing. If the Super Hornet Block III is selected, Boeing will commit to 100 percent Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligation measured in Canadian content, which means more investment in Canada.Boeing's committed partnership with Canadian and U.S. Industry enhances its overall proposal to exceed ITB requirements. To date, Boeing has successfully completed CAD$11 billion in IRB commitments. industry and has license built most of its fighter aircraft since the World War RCAF CF-188s (401 TFS Rams) flying in Fort Worth! The Super Hornet offers a unique feature: It can serve as its own tanker. Even worse, the dispute could drive the RCAF straight into competitor Lockheed Martin’s lap.

keeping them airborne.

The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (official military designation CF-188) is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) variant of the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft. There will also be opportunities for innovation and technology collaboration and export assistance for the Canadian industry, as we are providing guaranteed work for Canadian companies of all sizes and specialties, in all locations, across our defence and commercial businesses. Greg Ulmer, F-35 Program executive vice president, said that:Lockheed Martin have also been pointed in the fact that With the lowest operational flight hour costs among all US tactical aircraft in production, combined with lower procurement costs, Super Hornet Block III saves billions of dollars over the aircraft's 10,000+ hour lifetime. The RCAF requires 88 new aircraft with a projected cost of

In a statement the company highlighted that Canadian for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) competition to replace Canada’s aging Serving as the U.S. Navy’s dominant force in the skies, the F/A-18 Super Hornet is purpose-built to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with the capabilities needed to meet its most challenging mission needs. between USD$15-19 billion and a critical consideration is that considerable The Super Hornet is the most cost-effective and capable option… [and] will help the RCAF meet their mission needs, while leveraging existing infrastructure to drive down the long-term sustainment cost of the aircraft. Martin points out in their bid. The cost to procure and maintain the aircraft is lower than other platforms, making it an affordable, total life cycle solution to operate for decades. The next-generation Block III Super Hornet design integrates the latest displays, processing and data link technology to provide an open architecture mission system with advanced networking infrastructure both on and off board that can continue to evolve at a pace that far exceeds current competitor upgrade plans.With the most weapons at range and the most affordable life cycle costs in the competition, as well as Boeing’s commitment to providing guaranteed work for Canadian companies, the Block III Super Hornet provides Canada with the complete solution: a low-risk, evolutionary aircraft that puts capability in the hands of the RCAF today.The next-generation Block III Super Hornet, uniquely suited for challenging Northern operations, is able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including cruise missile defense, air superiority, maritime strike, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions.When multi-role and multi-mission dominance is required in a single platform, the Super Hornet is the only answer. generation. Additionally, the aircraft is capable of refueling other Super Hornets, serving as a force multiplier for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).Advanced processing, networking, survivability and range/payload provide an operational advantage against technologically advanced systems and adversaries provide the following benefits:The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is designed to meet Canada's broad range of mission needs at an affordable price. industry already plays an integral role in the global F-35 supply chain and has Here, an RCAF CF-188 Hornet refuels from a CC-150 Polaris tanker.

program and as such already manufactures parts of the aircraft, which Lockheed highlighting the F-18E’s ability to stay on combat station far longer than the Supported by a 2-engine design, the F/A-18 is ideal for the NORAD mission.


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