1. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Tomorrow’s Air Power Today
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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
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4. 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 …
F/A-18E/F 7
Operational, combat proven, large stable of weapons, stable/declining cost, ahead of delivery schedule, model DoD program
Operational, combat proven, large stable of weapons, stable/declining cost, ahead of delivery schedule, model DoD program 7
F/A-18E/F 7
9 (est.)
Sweden: 120+ of 204 delivered. Exports to Hungary, S. Africa.
Gripen 11 10
Rafale
I Navy Squadron, AF in 2009, small stable of weapons, low production rate
16 …… 9
Typhoon
Not yet operational, A-A only, A-G upgrade troubled, cost rising
15 …..
Planned
On Sched
Behind 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
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Competition

5. The Hornet Industry Team
Broad and diverse industrial impact
Presence in over 140 countries
Boeing
Northrop Grumman
General Electric
Raytheon
Economic and industrial benefits
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6. Current Legacy F/A-18A-D Customers
Canada
F/A-18A/B
Switzerland
F/A-18C/D
Finland
F/A-18C/D
United States
F/A18A/B/C/D/E/F*
Malaysia
F/A-18D
Kuwait
F/A-18C/D
Spain
F/A-18A/B
Total F/A-18 built all years
1479 A-D Hornets built
Australia
F/A-18A/B
FMS Current Inventory
(7 Air Forces)
Super Hornet – capable, affordable…Now: Multi-mission, flexibility, complementary
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7. Why F/A-18 International?
Multi-purpose Display Group Upgrade (MDGU)
Integrated Maintenance Training System (IMTS)
SMS upgrade
9g Bulkhead
XN-8
Mission computer
F404-GE-402
Enhanced performance engine
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
ASPJ
Low drag pylon
6th MUX bus
SECOS 610
radio/data link
ECS upgrade
International customers have invested more
than $265M in collaborative Hornet upgrades
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8. Lean Manufacturing Improvements 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”
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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)
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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 for autonomous operations
High capability
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11. F/A-18E/F support is tailored to customer requirements
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 at U.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
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12. FIRST: Global Infrastructure . . . Worldwide Support
Technical data
Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Automated pilot debrief and troubleshooting
Easy, real-time updates
Support equipment
Design and repair management
Supply chain management
Inventory management and control with total asset visibility
Demand forecasting, repair management, warehousing and distribution
In-service engineering
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 expedites resolution of fleet support issues
Information systems
Integrated logistics support
FIRST Management Information System (MIS)
Dedicated customer support staff
Integrated with U.S. government systems
Comprehensive logistics planning
Can be tailored to unique scenarios
Automated database, customer reports
FIRST – improved readiness, lower cost
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13. A model defense program – built on a record of performance
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
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