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Raaf deploying 24 Boeing F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet planes acquired by US Navy
Sydney, Australia - Starting from 2010
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As already announced some months ago (see AVIONEWS), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has finalised the acquisition of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet fighters from US Navy. The negotiation is aimed to substitute the current General Dynamics F-111 fighters servicing RAAF, and moreover sets the purchase of Raytheon Aim-9X, a short range and IR missile, for a total amount of USD 4.9 bn. “The B...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1073118
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency