Originally Posted by
XHooker
The F/A-18 (and the F-18 E/F) programs are arguably the only new fixed wing programs(s) that have helped the Navy's carrier power projection mission in the last 40 years. And yes, to your point, the Hornet had plenty of issues.
Yes, but can't we launch tactical missiles from submarines now? Projecting military might with a manned fighter/bomber has limited days IMO. Drones and other technology are making it so.