Boeing have said that the Type 4 Advanced Mission Computer will put game-changing computing power directly into the hands of warfighters who fly the Super Hornet and Growler.
Boeing and the US
Navy have successfully flight tested a new mission computer that will expand
the performance of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.
The new Type 4 Advanced Mission Computer (AMC) increases computing power and
accelerates image and mission processing functions.
Those advances will support new systems being incorporated onto the aircraft,
including a Distributed Targeting System, Infrared Search and Track, and a new
high-definition touch-screen display.
The new AMC was tested on a Navy F/A-18F during a 90-minute flight at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., verifying that it met critical safety
and system requirements.
Additional testing is planned.
Boeing will deliver to the US Navy the first Super Hornets and Growlers with
the Type 4 AMC in 2014.
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is Boeing's principal supplier
for development of the AMC.
Boeing have said that the Type 4 Advanced Mission Computer will put game-changing computing power directly into the hands of warfighters who fly the Super Hornet and Growler.
