F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter successfully tested an upgraded AARGM-ER anti-radar missile

By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 24.07.2022, 12:17

Northrop Grumman successfully tested the AGM-88G (AARGM-ER) missile at a sea range off the California coast.

What is known

The United States Navy fighter jet F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was used for the test. The missile can also be installed on other aircraft. In particular, on the fifth generation fighter F-35 and on EA-18G Growler.

The missile is used to destroy enemy air defense elements. With the help of the new aircraft system can hit air defense / missile defense systems, anti-satellite systems and radar stations (land and ship).

Work on AGM-88G (AARGM-ER) began in 2016. The current test was the third for the rocket. The first launch was in July 2021 from the same deck fighter-bomber F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

Source: Northrop Grumman

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