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  Defence Blog · 2h ago
  Navy Tests 3D-Printed Fix for F/A-18

  The US Navy has developed a 3D-printing method to repair cracked composite panels on the F/A-18 Super Hornet, aiming to cut repair time by 50%. This innovation allows sailors to fix the jets at their base, reducing downtime. The technology is expected to increase the availability of fighter jets for missions.

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  DVIDS · 3h ago
  Navy Uses 3D Printers

  The Navy is testing a new 3D-printed composite patch repair method to reduce F/A-18 Super Hornet repair times. The method is being flight tested on an operational aircraft and aims to cut repair times in half at forward operating bases. This innovation is a collaboration between the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and Fleet Readiness Center Southwest.