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F/A-18E: even as a tanker by 2006

Washington, USA - General Dynamics to care the development of the new auxiliary tanks

The F/A-18E Super Hornet will be provided with the capability of operating as flying tankers through the studying of proper external auxiliary tanks. General Dynamics will care for it and the F/A-18 will be able to fly with 5 sub-wing and ventral tanks. This measure will increase the operative capabilities of these US Navy airplanes by 2006.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 58780
Rome, Italy, 02/19/2004 18:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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