AESA Radar for ‘Classic’ Hornet Fighter Makes First Flight
The APG-79(V)4 radar is being procured in an upgrade effort to ensure that the U.S. Marine Corps Hornet fighters can meet the planned "sundown" date.
The first APG-79(V)4 radar gets airborne from China Lake in a VX-31 F/A-18D Hornet. During the flight the new sensor’s seamless integration with existing avionics was demonstrated. (Photo: Raytheon Intelligence & Space)
The first APG-79(V)4 radar gets airborne from China Lake in a VX-31 F/A-18D Hornet. During the flight the new sensor’s seamless integration with existing avionics was demonstrated. (Photo: Raytheon Intelligence & Space)