USS America LHA 6 Flight Operations
Added 2023-05-27 12:28:29 +0000 UTC"Lightning Carriers" add sorties to our 12 existing carriers. A not often talked about strength of the US Navy is we have a hell of a lot more 'aircraft carriers' than most people think when we include the 'Lightning Carriers'.
Similar in performance as the 'Escort carrier' of WWII. It is smaller and has room for 20 F-35s.
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The F-35B fills the role of the retired Harrier, adding stealth and vastly improved electronic capabilities.
Phoa Yew Hui
2023-06-21 16:24:16 +0000 UTCMakes me wonder if someone is thinking about sticking F35Bs on smaller platforms like cruisers and destroyers, in lieu of helicopters. (Not that I see much use for it)
norahc
2023-05-29 12:48:59 +0000 UTC
