It is armed with air-to-air missiles that can be launched from beyond visual range, and has air-to-ground capability to penetrate hostile air and ground defences to deliver up to 24,lb of precision ordnance. The air force initially planned to purchase Fs. Boeing is upgrading the programmable armament control set and software for the delivery of precision weapons like the joint direct attack munition JDAM , joint stand-off weapon JSOW and the wind-corrected munition dispenser WCMD.
The aircraft also have improved night vision capability and three new active-matrix liquid crystal displays. Deliveries are scheduled for mid to In October , Singapore ordered an additional 12 aircraft. The first FSG was rolled out in November Deliveries of FSGs are to begin in second quarter and continue till In August , the FE became the first fighter to fly powered by a blend of synthetic fuel and JP The USAF intends to certify its entire fleet of aircraft for flight using the blended fuel by Using a modular design approach, the FSE possesses aerodynamic, avionic, and stealth features.
Key elements of the FSE include aerodynamic improvements, RCS reductions, an internal weapons bay and advanced avionics enhancements. The RCS reduction methods are applied to the airframe for frontal aspect stealth capability thus improving mission effectiveness. The modular internal weapons bay contributes to the overall aircraft RCS reduction package while maintaining strike capability.
The enhanced avionics include an integrated active electronically scanned array AESA radar and digital electronic warfare system DEWS that provides the pilot with greater situational awareness. The internal carriage conformal fuel tanks CFTs can be quickly replaced by the large payload external carriage CFTs which are optimised for increased weapons load.
The innovative Silent Eagle is a balanced, affordable design solution based on the combat-proven F Eagle. The new sophisticated FSE internal carriage capability minimises aircraft radar signature and significantly increases pilot tactical options.
The first two FEX aircraft are already being manufactured and will roll off the production line early next year, the company said in a news release. The contract includes options for up to jets, with the Air Force projecting it will buy at least FEX aircraft, said Air Force spokesman Capt.
Jacob Bailey. Software integration, test support, and interim contractor support will be purchased under cost-plus contract types. The FEX will be a two-seat jet with fly-by-wire controls, the new Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System electronic warfare system, an advanced cockpit, and new mission systems.
Air Force. Valerie Insinna is Defense News' air warfare reporter. By Valerie Insinna. The thrust provided by the F's engines enables it to fly faster and farther for unrivaled mission flexibility. A fully integrated electronic warfare suite provides a full spectrum of protection and enables dominant engagement of future threats. The F can penetrate modern air defense systems and integrate with sensors to deliver countermeasures for enhanced survivability. Through its variants, the F has also served that mission internationally with numerous global customers.
Air Force FE July 8 and proved out what is arguably the fastest fighter jet computer in the world. Boeing design and flight test engineer Nelda Lee reflects on becoming the first woman to record flying time in an F, inspiring a new generation of women in aerospace.
Boeing Defense F A Force Multiplier.
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