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I'm not sure how credible this is, but it is interesting...
MoD to bin F-35B navy jumpjets in favour of tailhook birds? ? The Register
JL
Interesting.
With that said, what will the RN use?
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I'm not sure how credible this is, but it is interesting...
MoD to bin F-35B navy jumpjets in favour of tailhook birds? ? The Register
JL
The only way the F-35B combat effectivness is compromised is if its operated in a VTO mode as discussed. In the STOVL its a jump ahead of the Harrier.According to the report, they would modify their planned new carriers with catapults and arresting gear. The overall costs (taking a/c and vessel as a unit) would be significantly reduced and both the carriers and the a/c would be inherently more versatile and effective.
Of course, that will leave the USMC to bear the total cost of the F-35B program. I have very strong doubts that there will be any other customers for such an outrageously expensive a/c so compromised in combat effectiveness.
JL
I'm not sure how credible this is, but it is interesting...
MoD to bin F-35B navy jumpjets in favour of tailhook birds? ? The Register
JL
The only way the F-35B combat effectivness is compromised is if its operated in a VTO mode as discussed. In the STOVL its a jump ahead of the Harrier.
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Actually the aircrafts combat effectiveness is compromised for the reasons I mentioned earlier, ie it has a smaller weapons bay than the A and C, this means it cannot now accomodate some of the weapons internally that were lined up for it and they will now have to be carried externally, which compromises the aircrafts LO (stealth).
I don't think anyone here would mind!Since they are in England maybe we could steal some.![]()