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The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Tomorrow’s Air Power Today. Authorized for Public Release IAW SPR-103.04 dtd 310804. Super Hornet … Super Agile … Superformance. F/A-18E/F… a Model Defense Program. 203 aircraft delivered as of Sep 04 5th year of Multiyear Procurement I (FY00 – FY04)

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The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

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  1. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Tomorrow’s Air Power Today Authorized for Public Release IAW SPR-103.04 dtd 310804

  2. Super Hornet … Super Agile … Superformance

  3. F/A-18E/F… a Model Defense Program • 203 aircraft delivered as of Sep 04 • 5th year of Multiyear Procurement I (FY00 – FY04) • On cost / ahead of schedule • Multiyear Procurement II (FY05 – FY09) • 42 aircraft per year (+6, -0) • Program of Record • 460 F/A-18E/F • 90 EA-18Gs • Operational in 5 carrier air wings • Combat Proven Stable, long term, low-risk production Authorized for Public Release IAW SPR-103.04 dtd 310804 CC42P08002.ppt USG Policy Champions

  4. Operational, combat proven, large stable of weapons, stable/declining cost, ahead of delivery schedule, model DoD program 7 F/A-18E/F 7 Planned On Sched Behind Comparative Development Programs 11.2 F/(A)-22 Cost rising, still in SDD, OT&E incomplete … 19.2 F-35 2 year slip, SDD cost ~doubled … Operational, combat proven, large stable of weapons, stable/declining cost, ahead of delivery schedule, model DoD program 7 F/A-18E/F 7 Sweden: 120+ of 204 delivered. Exports to Hungary, S. Africa. 9 (est.) Gripen 11 10 I Navy Squadron, AF in 2009, small stable of weapons, low production rate Rafale 16 …… 9 Not yet operational, A-A only, A-G upgrade troubled, cost rising Typhoon 15 ….. 0 5 10 15 20 25 Year The F/A-18E/F is the only modern tactical aircraft program that is on cost, on schedule, and increasing capability CC42P02036.ppt Competition

  5. Boeing Northrop Grumman General Electric Raytheon The Hornet Industry Team • Broad and diverse industrial impact • Presence in over 140 countries Economic and industrial benefits CC42P07007.ppt Programmatics

  6. Finland F/A-18C/D Switzerland F/A-18C/D Canada F/A-18A/B United States F/A18A/B/C/D/E/F* Malaysia F/A-18D Spain F/A-18A/B Kuwait F/A-18C/D Australia F/A-18A/B Current Legacy F/A-18A-D Customers • Total F/A-18 built all years • 1479 A-D Hornets built • FMS Current Inventory • 428 +24 (7 Air Forces) Super Hornet – capable, affordable…Now:Multi-mission, flexibility, complementary CC42P07005.ppt Programmatics

  7. International customers have invested more than $265M in collaborative Hornet upgrades Why F/A-18 International? Multi-purpose Display Group Upgrade (MDGU) Integrated Maintenance Training System (IMTS) SMS upgrade 9g Bulkhead F404-GE-402 Enhanced performance engine XN-8 Mission computer APX-111 combined interrogator/transponder Radar upgrade Color HUD camera / recorder ALR-67(V)2 Radar warning receiver 450kt Bird Strike resistant windshield ALQ-162 jammer 6th MUX bus Low drag pylon ASPJ SECOS 610 radio/data link ECS upgrade CC42P08009.ppt USG Policy Champions

  8. Lean ManufacturingImprovements for F/A-18E/F In production, stable/declining costs • Optimized assembly and installation sequences • Laser/optical measurement and alignment systems • Automated fastener hole drilling and installation • Continual R&D investment in manufacturing/quality improvement • New, state-of-the-art lean manufacturing facility Significant investment to remain “state-of-the-art” CC42P01011.ppt Acquisition/Support (Cost)

  9. Quality/Affordability Improvements Example: Forward fuselage enhancement • Lean and efficient manufacturing and assembly technology • Part count reduction • Defect reduction • 90% from 1998 to 2003 • Cycle time reduction • Number of parts outside 18 month window reduced from 347 to 6 • Acquisition and life-cycle cost reduction initiatives • U.S. Navy investing $200M for MYP1 • U.S. Navy investing $100M for MYP2 Was Now Was Now Change (%) Part count Fastener count Cycle days Standard hours Assembly labor hours Defect reduction 2,562 30,389 124 2,483 5,900 3,750 1,533 14,948 85 1,867 5,100 600 – 40 – 51 – 31 – 26 – 14 (1st article) – 84 (1st article) CC42P01012.ppt Acquisition/Support (Cost)

  10. F/A-18E/F Is a Low Ownership Cost and High Readiness Aircraft • Advanced technology/ high reliability systems • Quick and easy access to systems and components • Comprehensive built-in test systems • Long life airframe and systems • Designed for environmental extremes • Stable and comprehensive supply network • Designed forautonomous operations • High capability Authorized for Public Release IAW SPR-103.04 dtd 310804 CC42P04048.ppt ILS

  11. Tailored Support • Organizational Level • Extensive BIT, rapid turn around • Daily, Turnaround inspections • Engine remove and replace • Intermediate Level • Minimal investment required • Low cost solution - utilize existing USN/OEM/Regional capability • Extensive capability available • Higher level of autonomy • Depot Level • No scheduled aircraft level maintenance • Component maintenance beyond Intermediate capability atU.S. Depot, OEM or in-country industry • Minimal investment in support infrastructure required to support operations • Worldwide infrastructure in-place • Fully NATO compatible servicing and operations F/A-18E/F support is tailored to customer requirements CC42P04002.ppt ILS

  12. FIRST: Global Infrastructure . . . Worldwide Support Technical data • Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) • Automated pilot debriefand troubleshooting • Easy, real-time updates Support equipment • Design and repair management Supply chain management • Inventory management and controlwith total asset visibility • Demand forecasting, repair management, warehousingand distribution In-serviceengineering • Reliability engineering and • obsolescence management • Supportability Initiative Review Board (SIRB) Hornet support network • Network of USN/industry personnel • On-site field support representatives • Rapid response team expeditesresolution of fleet support issues Integrated logistics support Information systems • Comprehensive logistics planning • Can be tailored to unique scenarios • Automated database, customer reports • FIRST Management Information System (MIS) • Dedicated customer support staff • Integrated with U.S. government systems FIRST – improved readiness, lower cost CC42P04033.ppt ILS

  13. Summary • Available now, supportable now, interoperable now • In-production, stable/declining cost • Improved materiel availability, improved readiness • Significant reduction in support costs • Global infrastructure, worldwide support • Affordable • Combat proven A model defense program – built on a record of performance CC42P01036.ppt

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