Boeing and the USNavy flew an F/A-18 Super Hornet equipped with an Infrared Search & Track (IRST) Block II pod completed its first flight in late 2019, the company announced on Wednesday.

　　波音公司周三宣布，波音和Usnavy公司的F/A-18超级大黄蜂搭载了红外搜索与跟踪(IRST)Block II吊舱，于2019年末完成了第一次飞行。

　　IRST Block II is a critical component of the Block III Super Hornet.

　　IRST II地块是III地块超级大黄蜂的重要组成部分。

　　The Block III conversion will include enhanced network capability, longer range with conformal fuel tanks, an advanced cockpit system, signature improvements and an enhanced communication system.

　　第三组的转换将包括增强的网络能力，更长的航程与保形燃料箱，先进的驾驶舱系统，签名改进和增强的通信系统。

　　The updates are expected to keep the F/A-18 in active service for decades to come.

　　预计这些更新将使F/A-18在未来几十年中保持现役状态。

　　The Block III Super Hornet will have features comparable to fifth-generation fighter jets minus stealth and internal weapons bay.

　　Block III超级大黄蜂将具有可与第五代战斗机相媲美的功能，减去隐形和内部武器舱。

　　Boeing has no plans to develop an all-new fighter jet and the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets will keep the jet contemporary in terms of weapons, communications and target seeking features.

　　波音公司没有计划开发一种全新的战斗机，F/A-18 Block III超级黄蜂将在武器、通信和目标搜索功能方面保持这种喷气式飞机的时代性。

　　IRST is a passive, long-range sensor incorporating infrared and other sensor technologies for highly accurate targeting, Boeing claims.

　　波音公司声称，IRST是一种被动的远程传感器，结合了红外和其他传感器技术，可实现高度精确的目标定位。