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The (New?) Future of Carrier Launched Naval Aviation
2012-07-14
Galrahn at Information Dissemination dissects this article from the Naval Proceedings about the future of naval aviation.

Short story: fewer F-35C purchased, continued production of the F-18E/F, and development of 'truck'-like, not-so stealthy naval UAVs. The 35's escort and guide the payloads of the latter two; those operate more and more in stand-off mode. He thinks US carriers will have no more than one squadron of F-35s each. The cost savings are substantial.

Worth the read if you like this sort of thing, and Galrahn has a good grip on the issues.
Posted by:Steve White

#3  Why bail on the UCAS-D just as it approaches functional state?
Posted by: Water Modem   2012-07-14 12:18  

#2  I would take the author's comments one step further; I the the F-35 (all variants) as a sequel to the A-12 cost debacle, and would not be surprised to see the entire program terminated; however it will take several more years for that to happen and unlike the Avenger II, the Lightning II has flying prototypes.
The P8 is an excellent example of off the shelf utilization; it is being built in the same facility as the commercial 737's, although ITARS requires a separate line and other restrictions, the commonality is paying huge dividends.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2012-07-14 11:35  

#1  As per WAFF, the USDOD is already on the search for the "sixth generational fighter", so ya know the Navy will want in.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2012-07-14 01:57  

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