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Home» News»U.S. Navy completes first AARGM-ER captive carry flight on F/A-18
Northrop Grumman Completes First Successful AARGM-ER Missile Live Fire
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U.S. Navy completes first AARGM-ER captive carry flight on F/A-18

The U.S. Navy completed the first captive carry flight test of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile on an F/A-18 Super Hornet June 1, at the Patuxent River test range.

Martin Manaranche 03 Jun 2020

NAVAIR press release

During the test, the F/A-18 Super Hornet conducted a series of aerial maneuvers in order to evaluate integration and structural characteristics of the AARGM-ER.  Test points were completed across a range of flight conditions to demonstrate carriage compatibility of AARGM-ER with the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

“This first flight represents a significant step in the AARGM-ER Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase,”

“Data collected from this testing will inform the planned build-up and overall expansion of flight testing with AARGM-ER.”

Capt. Mitch Commerford oversees the Direct and Time Sensitive Strike program office (PMA-242).

Testing will continue over the next few years in preparation for initial operational capability in fiscal year 2023, he said.

The extended range variant, which leverages the AARGM program that’s currently in full rate production, has been upgraded with a new rocket motor and warhead. It will provide advanced capability to detect and engage enemy air defense systems. 

AARGM-ER is being integrated on the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G, and will also be compatible for integration on the F-35A/B/C. 

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AARGM F/A-18 Super Hornet NAVAIR US Navy 2020-06-03
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Posted by : Martin Manaranche
Martin Manaranche is based in Brittany, France. He is currently studying International Relations at Lyon III university. Martin conducted an internship at the French Navy's Ecole Navale in Brest and is therefore particularly fond of naval defense issues.

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