U.S. Navy: F/A-18 fleet in worse shape than previously thought
The fighter gap faced by the U.S. Navy is worse than previously thought, two Navy admirals told Congress.
Rear Adm. Allen Myers said inspectors have found 60 new "hot spots" on Hornets that have reach their 8,000th flight hour. Previously, the Navy planned for only 159 hot spots.
Together with other data, the Navy now estimates the gap could reach 243 aircraft and could start as early as 2013.
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