Infrared Tracking Sensor Clears Super Hornet Operational Milestone

F/A-18F

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An upgraded, passive missile targeting sensor for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet is now eligible for deployment, the U.S. Navy said on Feb. 4. The Block II infrared search and track (IRST) cleared the initial operational capability milestone three months ago, according to Naval Air Systems...
Steve Trimble

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

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