Indian F-18IN vs. Pakistani F-16 Block 52

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Indian F-18IN vs. Pakistani F-16 Block 52

What are the Major Differences?

 

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The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a combat-proven strike fighter with built-in versatility. The Super Hornet's suite of integrated and networked systems provides enhanced interoperability, total force support for the combatant commander and for the troops on the ground.

Both the single seat E and two-seat F models convert quickly from one mission type to the next with the flip of a switch to provide consistent air dominance:

Day/night strikes with precision-guided weapons
Anti-air warfare
Fighter escort
Close air support
Suppression of enemy air defense
Maritime strike
Reconnaissance
Forward air control
Tanker
Payload Flexibility

The Super Hornet's versatility applies to its weapon stations and payload types:

11 weapon stations
Supports a full complement of smart weapons, including laser-guided bombs
Carries a full spectrum mix of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance
Power and Flight Characteristics

The Super Hornet is powered by two General Electric F414-GE-400 engines:

Distinctive caret-shaped inlet to provide increased airflow and reduced radar signature
22,000 pounds (98 Kn) of thrust per engine, 44,000 pounds (196 Kn) per aircraft

Flight qualities:

Highly departure resistant through its operational flight envelope.
Unlimited angle-of-attack and carefree flying qualities for highly effective combat capability and ease of training.
Reconfigurable digital flight-control system detects and corrects for battle damage.

Upgradeability

Long-term designed in versatility ensures the Super Hornet's investment value. Current upgrades delivered in the Block Two configuration include:

Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar
Advanced targeting forward-looking infrared (ATFLIR) system
Joint-helmet mounted cueing system (JHMCS)
Multifunctional information distribution system (MIDS)
Advanced aft crew station
Fibre channel switch for increased data processing capability
Fully integrated weapons systems and sensors for reduced crew workload and increased capability.

Boeing: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Home

 

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Boeing submitted a proposal for India's Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) competition on 24 April 2008. The Super Hornet variant being offered to India is named F/A-18IN.

It will include Raytheon's APG-79 AESA radar. In August 2008, Boeing submitted an industrial participation proposal to India describing partnerships with companies in India. uper Hornets arrived in India for field trials on 18 August 2009.

 

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