Mark M. Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I did a search and didn't find anything on this topic, so maybe folks know and maybe they don't: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usn-moves-to-modify-super-hornet-for-blue-angels-rol-419812/ The USN is asking Boeing to draw up the required modifications to equip the Blue Angels with Super Hornets. Among other changes include removing the internal gun, adding negative-G fuel pumps, and installing an oil pump in the tail for the blue smoke (and some other changes also). I'm.... I'm not sure how I feel about this. I think the SH is a bad fit for the Blue Angels. I think they ideally should have waited for the F-35, since it will be the mainstay of the naval fleet going forward.... .only I don't think that would ever work because of the radar absorbent finish on the F-35s. I don't know if they would take too kindly to an old-fashioned paint job (honestly I don't know). Interesting news, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Here's a bunch of thoughts a week ago... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=289291 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 D'oh! Hah! Thanks for the link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 D'oh! Hah! Thanks for the link. :doh:/> Not D'oh!! Narf!!, sorry your avatar made me do it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Poit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Given the price of an F-35, I don't think so... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy White Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just wait until they transition to UCAVs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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