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Offline rangerrebew

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Is the Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Ready for a Real Battle?
« on: November 07, 2024, 09:37:53 am »

Is the Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Ready for a Real Battle?
Story by Harrison Kass • 1h


What You Need to Know: The Ford-class aircraft carrier, designed to be the future of U.S. naval airpower, is facing scrutiny over its durability and readiness for high-stakes combat.


-While equipped with advanced technology and immense firepower, the $13 billion vessel has encountered reliability issues, including problems with its catapults, arresting gear, and radar.

-As anti-ship defenses advance, questions arise about the wisdom of risking such an invaluable asset.
 
-The Ford class is built to withstand severe damage, yet whether the U.S. Navy and the American public are prepared for the potential losses in a large-scale conflict, such as with China, remains uncertain.

Ford-Class Carriers: Built for War or Too Big to Risk?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/is-the-ford-class-aircraft-carrier-ready-for-a-real-battle/ar-AA1pVTa4?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=44739745c3fe483fa8acd7c57637da4b&ei=30
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Re: Is the Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Ready for a Real Battle?
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2024, 09:39:19 am »
Does this have anything to do with the fact the Ford weapons elevators were added as an afterthought and may not function well in combat? :whistle:
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Re: Is the Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Ready for a Real Battle?
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2024, 10:29:20 am »
... send it to the Persian Gulf or the South China Sea to find out.
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Re: Is the Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Ready for a Real Battle?
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2024, 02:01:45 pm »
... send it to the Persian Gulf or the South China Sea to find out.

Agree, no better way to test a ships crew and weaponry.   :patriot:
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