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'Drone' Aircraft Carriers: Coming Soon to the U.S. Navy
« on: August 24, 2024, 09:27:37 am »

'Drone' Aircraft Carriers: Coming Soon to the U.S. Navy
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Summary and Key Points: General Atomics has introduced the Gambit 5, a new drone specifically designed for aircraft carrier operations. Part of the Gambit family, which includes drones tailored for various missions like air combat and stealth reconnaissance, the Gambit 5 features reinforced landing gear and a tail hook for catapult launches and arrested landings.


-Built to endure the extreme conditions of carrier takeoffs and landings, it is likely powered by a jet turbofan engine, enabling faster speeds essential for carrier-based operations.

-This development aligns with growing interest in carrier-capable drones, particularly as nations like China advance similar technologies.
 
Gambit 5: The New Drone Set to Revolutionize Aircraft Carrier Operations
General Atomics has revealed a new drone designed to operate from aircraft carriers.

 
 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/drone-aircraft-carriers-coming-soon-to-the-u-s-navy/ar-AA1pk8A7?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=208afcedc9854170beb77559776a6921&ei=85
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Re: 'Drone' Aircraft Carriers: Coming Soon to the U.S. Navy
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2024, 09:28:55 am »
There are growing questions about the viability of conventional carriers so I fail to see how this would change anything. :shrug:
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Re: 'Drone' Aircraft Carriers: Coming Soon to the U.S. Navy
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2024, 01:16:52 pm »
Actually, FWIW, I have been advocating a return to the "Jeep" Carrier model, and drones are an ideal force multiplier for the concept. Offensive/defensive drone swarms with 'motherships' aloft could be the game changer, but comms and codes absolutely have to be kept secure to prevent hijacking and using drones against our own or simply crashing them to eliminate the force.
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