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2012-07-14 Home Front: WoT

The (New?) Future of Carrier Launched Naval Aviation

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Posted by Steve White 2012-07-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#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|| 2012-07-14 01:57|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2012-07-14 11:35|| Front Page Top

#3 Why bail on the UCAS-D just as it approaches functional state?

Posted by Water Modem 2012-07-14 12:18|| 2012-07-14 12:18|| Front Page Top

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