F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet windshields and canopies

In response to a need for improved aircrew safety and

maintainability, PPG's aerospace business designed and

developed the advanced-design windshield for the U.S. Navy’s

F/A-18 aircraft. PPG’s advanced-design transparency is rated

to withstand the impact of a four-pound bird at 475 knots.

An additional benefit is the quick change-out feature arising

from improved interchangeability and the use of modern

gaskets and fasteners. In sum, these features and benefits

for military applications, PPG has a broad range of capabilities

to design and produce advanced-technology transparencies

that meet the demanding requirements of military air and

surface operations.

PPG offers a variety of transparent structural materials tailored

to aerospace applications.

Plastic substrate materials currently in production include

acrylic that is strong and lightweight, and polycarbonate that has

superior impact resistance and a high strength-to-weight ratio.

PPG also is developing exciting, new transparent structural

aerospace industry. This innovative high-performance, pro-

prietary PPG plastic is superior to other commonly used

aerospace plastics, offering exceptional resistance to abrasion,

chemicals, ultraviolet degradation and fire. Because it resists

crazing, PPG Opticor Advanced Transparency Material

maintains optical clarity. It has lower density than stretched

acrylic and low moisture absorption, and it is an excellent

substrate for metallic and nonmetallic coatings. Unique non-

uniform shapes can be created with PPG Opticor Advanced

Transparency Material.

• Worldwide customer and technical

support

Superior bird-strike

performance

• Windshield and frame system rated

to withstand impact by 4-pound bird

at 475 knots

Clear and night attack

options

• Superior performance

optimum impact and environmental

performance

• Superior optics with low angular

deviation in optical area

• Lightweight

• Upgraded materials improve service

life

Service flexibility

• Quick change-out and repair

capability

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F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet windshields and canopies

PPG proprietary interlayers bond the plies together and provide

ballistic properties, bird-impact resistance and pressure “fail-

safe” capability.

Proprietary electrical heating systems provide anti-ice/anti-fog

protection.

PPG advanced coatings and technologies help protect

transparencies and aircrews from operational or environmental

threats, and provide a variety of performance enhancements.

transparency technical capabilities and infrastructure, OEM

and operator support, and ability to supply parts worldwide on

a timely and affordable basis.

PPG CLARITY

™

PPG Clarity Transparency Cleaning System was developed for

easy removal of debris on plastic transparencies while adding

protection to facilitate future cleanings and potentially increase

service life. In a two-part process, a wet wipe saturated with

a proprietary blend is applied to the substrate to remove

network of application support centers (ASCs). For the ASC

nearest you, visit www.ppgaerospace.com.

In North America, call toll-free +1 (800) AEROMIX.

Pricing, warranty and delivery details are available from your

PPG aerospace sales representative.

Part numbers

F/A-18 C/D aircraft laminated windshield panel, clear 1560-01-529-7053 74B350058-117 171500-69 New

Framed clear windshield assembly 1560-01-411-3380 74A350002-1027 271520-57 Refurbishment

Windshield

Clarity is a trademark of PPG Industries, Ohio Inc.