Low level ops airframe fatigue ?
Please pardon my intrusion, but I wondered if somebody might enlighten me. I will nail my colours to the mast and state that I prefer the Kawasaki P1, on the basis that "if it looks right...." Turning to the P8, I see that it is a derivative of the venerable 737, a civil airliner intended to cruise in a genteel fashion at altitude. Unlike the old Nimrod that was built to Brunel standards and had a relatively simple wing, the 737 appears to be a very different beast. So, how is the 737 wing structure with its various slats etc likely to cope with being flung about at low level over the wet stuff whilst dispensing sonobuoys ? I fear that this sort of operational flying will take its toll and mid life wing rebuilds/replacement will be the order of the day.