of the F/A-18F Super Hornet two seat aircraft that is currently utilized by the U.S. Navy. The plan for this aircraft is to replace the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers that are currently in service for the Navy. The Growlers electronic warfare capability components are provided almost exclusively by Northrop Grumman. The EA-18G began production in 2007 and entered into military service in late 2009. In November of 2001, Boeing successfully completed an initial flight demonstration of an F/A-18F
Swain was senior vice president at McDonnell Douglas at the time of the merger with Boeing, during this time development and research had been started on a new type of jet fighter for the U.S. Military, called the F-18 Super Hornet (Boeing: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet). However, the history of jets stretches back to the experimental jet engines of World War II, and the first combat operational jet fighter belonged to the German Luftwaffe; it was called the Messerschmitt 262 or ME 262. According
For years I have aspired to become a part of an elite organization such as the military, and more importantly, the United States Navy. Its reputation for instilling high moral character was encouragement for me to develop into a more mature, responsible, and independent young citizen. There are certain qualities that an officer must possess such as: honor, courage, commitment, and attention to duty, responsiveness to orders, cooperation, loyalty, leadership, integrity, and discipline. Throughout
of communism in Europe. From the arms race during the Cold War the United States as well as other countries were led to large spending on armaments and the stockpiling of vast nuclear arsenals. One of the vehicles created from the arms race was the F-4 Phantom, which was the one of the ultimate U.S fighter jets known to man. It also brought mankind to space. For example Sputnik Russia’s satellite, the first in space was used for the research of ICBMs (Int... ... middle of paper ... ...." Wikipedia
Lean Manufacturing in the Aeronautical Industry Jesus Zurita Ares One of the most exciting industrial rivalries is the one that Airbus and Boeing maintain in the sector of the commercial aircraft manufacturing. Year after year, they struggle to win the prestigious first place in the world's largest commercial aircraft manufacturer. For that reason they have to be competitive in prices and costs. But, what are they doing to be better and cheaper than the other? They know that both of them have in
SEAL Team 6-Essential to Security During the late 1980s, the Iranian Hostage Crisis was an issue the United States government was unable to solve. The purpose of SEAL Team 6 was to devise and inspect operations before they were put into action. The group’s first commander was Richard Marcinko; he was responsible for both leading the team and accepting members. No ordinary civilian is able to become a member of SEAL Team 6 though- he or she is required to complete continuous months of difficult training