In an important demonstration of its ability to operate from India’s warships, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet roared down the runway of the Indian Navy’s shore-based test facility in Goa and got airborne at the end, leaping off the “ski-jump” that equips the decks of Indian aircraft carriers.
“Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet successfully completed operational demonstration tests at Indian Naval Station Hansa in Goa, India, showcasing its ability to effectively and safely operate off Indian Navy carriers,” announced The Boeing Company on Friday.
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which operates as the primary fighter on all 11 US Navy aircraft