The ability to win in the high-end fight now and in the future is what matters to pilots , and a 10,000-hour service life means Block III Super Hornets will be frontline fighters for 30 years or more . To ensure the Super Hornet stays ahead of emerging threats for the next three decades , Boeing designed Block III for future growth . With an open architecture design and advancements in computing power , processing speed and networking , Block III can evolve as fast as new software develops — ensuring the fighter stays ahead of future threats .
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