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5th September 2022 | 09:07

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From: 3rd Rock, #29B

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Originally Posted by Going Boeing

The design of the current Canberra class ships has been modified to maximise their amphibious capabilities so they have limited aircraft/helicopter storage and aviation fuel. To operate F-35B’s, a new hull would have to be built that converts all the amphibious capability into aviation support capability - that would take time and funding. The deck would have to be redesigned to withstand the high exhaust temperatures of the F35B’s. Personally, I think a squadron of B-21’s would provide more capability & flexibility than having a carrier. Senior US defence officials have publicly stated that they would look at any proposal that Australia puts to them - including B-21’s. I totally agree with Gnads about dispersal and protection of such a valuable strategic asset.

The RAN & BAE have circled the wagons to keep the focus on construction of the Hunter class and ignore the unsolicited offer from Navantia to quickly build 3 more Air Warfare Destroyers. Good to see that integration of the CEAFAR 2 radar with the AEGIS combat system is progressing well.
Hunter Class construction to start earlier

First Hunter class prototype block section (Block 16, 141 tonnes)

A question then...

what helo benefits from a ski ramp?

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