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U.S. Navy Started AGM-158C LRASM Anti-Ship Missile Flight Tests on F/A-18E/F
Super Hornet |
The
U.S. Navy began initial flight testing of its Long-Range
Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with a F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Nov.
3 at Patuxent River’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23
facility. |
 Initial
fit checks are conducted on the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Aug.
12 at NAS Patuxent River's Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 facility
in preparation for the first phase of airworthiness testing with the F/A-18
E/F. (U.S. Navy photo) |
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The
program's flight test team is conducting the first phase of airworthiness
testing using this mass simulator vehicle to evaluate inflight structural
loads of the LRASM on the F/A-18 E/F. When operational, LRASM will provide flexible, long-range, advanced, anti-surface capability against high threat maritime targets. LRASM is set to be fielded on the B-1B Bomber in 2018 and the F/A-18 E/F in 2019. |
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Video:
An F/A-18 E/F carrying a model of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM)
flies over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Nov. 3 for initial airworthiness
testing. |
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The
LRASM is a long-range subsonic cruise missile designed for better range
and survivability than current anti-ship weaponry. It is carried with
the wings and tail stowed and then deployed once released from the aircraft.
This missile development program is a joint effort of the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency, Naval Air Systems Command and the United States
Air Force. To learn more: Link to LRASM Long Range Anti-Ship Missile technical datasheet |
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