Originally Posted by
artee
Ineteresting article about the use of the much un-loved Enterprise class LCS in Operation Epic Fury. 2 for minehunting duties, 1 as a launch pad for Lucas drones...
You intended to refer to Independence Class LCS.
I wonder how much of this video is speculative vs detailing actual recent operations of that class? I have read other posts here suggesting several of the LCS have re-deployed away from the conflict area. How many remain stationed there (not really expecting an answer).
The video is somewhat contradictory as well. It concedes that the modular mission systems didn't work for LCS yet apparently the MCM systems are now (finally) being used for mine clearance. Is that really the case?
Video also makes out that LCS 40 knots capability makes targetting a challenge. I struggle to believe that. If Patriot systems and the like can take out incoming ballistic missiles, an LCS at 40 knots could almost be considered stationary in comparison. The LCS wouldn't be sustaining 40 knows regularly in any event. Furthermore, if LCS is a challenge to target when operating at high speed, then how do the smaller and likely equally fast Iranian missile boats shown in the the video get destroyed?