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Australia will convert 12 F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft into Growler

Sydney, Australia - The agreement makes Australia the second country worldwide to operate the type.

Australia has took its decision about its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft fleet. Twelve of these Super Hornets will be converted into EA-18 Growler, the US Navy main electronic warfare fighter. The country currently deploys 24 Super Hornets, the latest variant of the popular Hornet. It should be noted that the Growler is a particular aircraft. As common under the latest...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1144713
Rome, Italy, 08/24/2012 13:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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