The U.S. Navy has approved low-rate initial production (LRIP) for the infrared search and track system (IRST) developed and integrated by Boeing and Lockheed Martin for the F/A-18 Super Hornet, according to a Boeing release.
The IRST is comprised of Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 sensor and Meggitt Defense Industry environmental control unit mounted at the front of a GE Aviation FPU-13 fuel tank assembly. The IRST is mounted on the centerline pylon of the aircraft. The system demonstrated production readiness after an extensive series of assessments, reviews, and flight tests, according to the release.
via U.S. Navy Approves Production for Super Hornet IRST | Defense Media Network.
Well, that’s one way to upgrade the plane.
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