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 | | The AESA radar is part of the F/A-18E/F Block II upgrade, which includes integration of advanced mission computers, high speed data network, cockpit controls and displays, environmental control system upgrade and forward fuselage affordability improvements. |
 | | The AESA radar system is integrated in the F/A-18 by prime contractor, The Boeing Company, of St Louis, Mo., and built under a subcontract by Raytheon Corporation of El Segundo, Calif. The LRIP2 contract calls for production of 12 AESA AN/APG-79 radar systems. |
 | | The program expects to begin operational evaluation of the AESA radar system in early 2006, with initial operational capability later that year. |
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