Boeing EA-18G Modification Moves to Next Phase

Published: Oct 26, 2005
Source: www.boeing.com



ST. LOUIS, October 25, 2005 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is installing the first radio frequency (RF) cables in the EA-1 aircraft as it continues production of the first two EA-18G flight test aircraft, EA-1 & EA-2.

RF cabling is essential in connecting the specialized avionics required to perform the airborne electronic attack mission of the EA-18G. When completed, each aircraft will have more than 2,500 feet of RF cabling, about five times the amount installed in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which shares a common airframe with the EA-18G.

“We're right on schedule with the modifications,” says Bob Feldmann, EA-18G program manager for Boeing. “Every day, we move closer to our goal of flying this aircraft, and demonstrating its incredible capabilities for our Navy customer.”continue..