Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet armaments suite will comprise up to four metallic 19-tube rocket launchers LAU51.
F/A-18 Hornet
70 mm rocket system
Versatile 70 mm unguided rocket system.
- Rocket launcher :
- max. 4 x 19-tube rocket launchers (LAU51)
- Rockets :
- FZ90 rocket motor with different warheads
- Growth potential for laser guided rocket (FZ275 LGR)
Roles
- Attack
- Ground fire support
- Air-to-Air combat
