U.S. Navy Solicits Concepts for Super Hornet Successor
AIN Defense Perspective » May 11, 2012
The U.S. Navy is seeking concepts for the F/A-XX multirole fighter that will replace the F-18E/F Super Hornet around 2030. (Photo: Boeing)
May 11, 2012, 1:58 PM
The U.S. Navy has started the process of eventually replacing its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter and the EA-18G Growler electronic warfare derivative. On April 13, the service issued a request for information (RFI) seeking industry concepts for the F/A-XX fighter to replace Super Hornets and Growlers around 2030.
The RFI specifies a multi-role fighter capable of operating from nuclear-powered Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers “in an anti-access/area denied” operational environment. Air warfare, strike and surface warfare will be primary missions, but concepts should also include capability for tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA) and airborne electronic attack (AEA) roles, according to the Navy. “Concepts that are derived from legacy aircraft, ‘clean sheet’ new design aircraft, as well as innovative technology concepts specifically tailored for the operational context are all relevant,” the RFI states.
The RFI specifies a multi-role fighter capable of operating from nuclear-powered Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers “in an anti-access/area denied” operational environment. Air warfare, strike and surface warfare will be primary missions, but concepts should also include capability for tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA) and airborne electronic attack (AEA) roles, according to the Navy. “Concepts that are derived from legacy aircraft, ‘clean sheet’ new design aircraft, as well as innovative technology concepts specifically tailored for the operational context are all relevant,” the RFI states.
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