Featured in conformal fuel tanksBYJoseph TrevithickAug 26, 2021ShareNavy Halts Plans To Give Its Super Hornets Conformal Fuel Tanks (Updated)The Navy had long touted conformal fuel tanks as offering vital additional range for its Super Hornets. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 26, 2021ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 8, 2021ShareIsraeli F-15s Were Armed With Old Missiles During B-52 EscortIsrael’s F-15 “Baz” fleet is specially modified and appears to fly with an eclectic mix of air-to-air weaponry while patrolling the homeland. BYTyler RogowayMar 8, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 29, 2021ShareNavy Considers Axing Conformal Fuel Tanks From Its Block III Super Hornet Upgrade PlanThe Navy says conformal fuel tanks, long-touted as a critical upgrade for its Super Hornets, may be turning out to be more trouble than they’re worth. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 29, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2020ShareThe Navy’s New Jammers For Its EA-18G Growlers Cut Back Their Range More Than The Old PodsThe Growlers are sorely in need of the new jamming systems, but the present pod design could create all-new issues. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 5, 2020ShareIsrael Is Getting A Single F-35 Test Jet Unlike Any OtherThe Israeli Air Force’s special testbed will only make the country’s Joint Strike Fighter fleet more unique. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 5, 2020ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 15, 2020ShareNavy F/A-18 Super Hornet Takes Flight With New Infrared Search And Track PodThe infrared sensor is part of the Navy’s Block III upgrade program and will give its Super Hornets much needed new air-to-air capabilities. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 15, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 16, 2019ShareTaiwan Announces It’s Getting New Block 70 F-16s As U.S. Government Advances DealThe process of approving the sale remains informal, but Taiwan and Congress are treating it like a done deal and its still sure to enrage China. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareNavy to Slash Legacy F/A-18 Hornet Fleet To Prop Up Beleaguered USMC SquadronsThe service will use the retired aircraft as parts sources to keep other jets flyable before turning those planes over to the Marines. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareSuper Hornet Will Compete In Canada’s Fighter Contest As US Navy Funds Conformal Fuel TanksA trade dispute may hurt Boeing’s chances of winning, but the project’s so fraught with issues Canada has banned competitors from talking about it. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBoeing Might Include Stealthy Features on Overhauled US Navy Super HornetsThe service life extension program will give the jets thousands more flight hours, but could include other upgrades. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 15, 2019ShareLockheed Eyes Giving F-35s More Gas With Drop Tanks And That’s A Very Good ThingThe external tanks could give F-35s significantly valuable extra range and loiter time for certain key missions and circumstances. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 15, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 4, 2019ShareHere’s Where Boeing Aims To Take The Super Hornet In The Decades To ComeThe Block III program will take deliveries of new and revamped jets out to 2033 and Boeing also sees big potential for export sales and more upgrades. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 4, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 20, 2019ShareLockheed Martin Deletes Claim That Its Rebranded F-21 Could Be A Path To Indian F-35sThe company is still pitching the rebranded advanced F-16 variant as a ‘made-in-India’ contender for the country’s major fighter jet competition. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 20, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 23, 2018ShareHere Is Boeing’s Master Plan For The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s FutureThe new Block III configuration is on track for the U.S. Navy, but some update options aren’t included. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 23, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 5, 2018ShareIt’s Back To The Future For U.S. F-15C Eagles And Conformal Fuel TanksPaired with a new missile launcher, the conformal fuel tanks won’t only improve the Air National Guard F-15C fleet’s range, but also its combat punch. BYTyler RogowayFeb 5, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 26, 2021ShareNavy Halts Plans To Give Its Super Hornets Conformal Fuel Tanks (Updated)The Navy had long touted conformal fuel tanks as offering vital additional range for its Super Hornets. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 26, 2021Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 8, 2021ShareIsraeli F-15s Were Armed With Old Missiles During B-52 EscortIsrael’s F-15 “Baz” fleet is specially modified and appears to fly with an eclectic mix of air-to-air weaponry while patrolling the homeland. BYTyler RogowayMar 8, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 29, 2021ShareNavy Considers Axing Conformal Fuel Tanks From Its Block III Super Hornet Upgrade PlanThe Navy says conformal fuel tanks, long-touted as a critical upgrade for its Super Hornets, may be turning out to be more trouble than they’re worth. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 29, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2020ShareThe Navy’s New Jammers For Its EA-18G Growlers Cut Back Their Range More Than The Old PodsThe Growlers are sorely in need of the new jamming systems, but the present pod design could create all-new issues. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 5, 2020ShareIsrael Is Getting A Single F-35 Test Jet Unlike Any OtherThe Israeli Air Force’s special testbed will only make the country’s Joint Strike Fighter fleet more unique. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 5, 2020Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 15, 2020ShareNavy F/A-18 Super Hornet Takes Flight With New Infrared Search And Track PodThe infrared sensor is part of the Navy’s Block III upgrade program and will give its Super Hornets much needed new air-to-air capabilities. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 15, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 16, 2019ShareTaiwan Announces It’s Getting New Block 70 F-16s As U.S. Government Advances DealThe process of approving the sale remains informal, but Taiwan and Congress are treating it like a done deal and its still sure to enrage China. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareNavy to Slash Legacy F/A-18 Hornet Fleet To Prop Up Beleaguered USMC SquadronsThe service will use the retired aircraft as parts sources to keep other jets flyable before turning those planes over to the Marines. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareSuper Hornet Will Compete In Canada’s Fighter Contest As US Navy Funds Conformal Fuel TanksA trade dispute may hurt Boeing’s chances of winning, but the project’s so fraught with issues Canada has banned competitors from talking about it. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBoeing Might Include Stealthy Features on Overhauled US Navy Super HornetsThe service life extension program will give the jets thousands more flight hours, but could include other upgrades. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 15, 2019ShareLockheed Eyes Giving F-35s More Gas With Drop Tanks And That’s A Very Good ThingThe external tanks could give F-35s significantly valuable extra range and loiter time for certain key missions and circumstances. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 15, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 4, 2019ShareHere’s Where Boeing Aims To Take The Super Hornet In The Decades To ComeThe Block III program will take deliveries of new and revamped jets out to 2033 and Boeing also sees big potential for export sales and more upgrades. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 4, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 20, 2019ShareLockheed Martin Deletes Claim That Its Rebranded F-21 Could Be A Path To Indian F-35sThe company is still pitching the rebranded advanced F-16 variant as a ‘made-in-India’ contender for the country’s major fighter jet competition. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 20, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 23, 2018ShareHere Is Boeing’s Master Plan For The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s FutureThe new Block III configuration is on track for the U.S. Navy, but some update options aren’t included. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 23, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 5, 2018ShareIt’s Back To The Future For U.S. F-15C Eagles And Conformal Fuel TanksPaired with a new missile launcher, the conformal fuel tanks won’t only improve the Air National Guard F-15C fleet’s range, but also its combat punch. BYTyler RogowayFeb 5, 2018Share