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Old 19th Oct 2021, 10:39
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Reference the F-4 and the Essex class. They could, apparently, operate the F-4B (flight trials conducted from the USS Intrpid). The F-4K would, presumably, have had even more margin.

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/thr...45/post-124408

..While the RAN was benchmarking on an Oriskany type upgraded Essex they were looking at further improvements. This included 250’ catapults in place of the 211’ and SPS-48 3D radar in place of SPS-30 height finding radar. It stands to reason that the landing on deck could be modified to provide additional run out length.

The Australian Essex (HMAS Australia) would have a very different air wing to USN Oriskany class. It would include 16 Phantom strike fighters, 12 Tracker ASW aircraft, 4 Tracer AEW aircraft, 16 Wessex ASW helicopters and 2 Whirlwind SAR helicopters…..
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