F/A-18

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and Carrier Air Wing 8 returned from the Middle East with Super Hornets showing new mission markings from operations against Iran. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornets participated in flyovers and other operations in the region.

The U.S. Navy is developing a 3D-printing repair method for the F/A-18 Super Hornet, aiming to reduce composite repair time by 50%. This innovation could significantly speed up maintenance processes. The method is intended to improve the efficiency of forward maintenance for the aircraft.

The US Navy is testing a 3D-printed method to repair cracked composite panels on the F/A-18 Super Hornet, aiming to cut repair time by 50%. Engineers at the Naval Air Warfare Center and Fleet Readiness Center developed this innovative solution. The technology enables sailors to repair jets at their base, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.

The Navy is testing a 3D-printed composite patch repair method to reduce F/A-18 Super Hornet repair times by half. The method is being flight tested on an operational aircraft and could significantly cut down repair times at forward operating bases. This innovation has the potential to increase the efficiency of aircraft maintenance.

A former TOPGUN instructor who flew the F/A-18, F-16, F-22, and F-35 says the F-22 Raptor has no equal. Dave Berke shared his experience flying four elite US fighters. The F-22's capabilities make it a unique asset in the US military's fleet.