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Old 11th Jan 2009, 17:58
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Sheesh, Elmo. Your comments are terse, if a little free from backup data.

Actually, as your next post makes clear, the new LHA-6 (America-class) gives up the well deck to add aviation space. It's not just Dave B - it's the CH-53K and V-22 as well.

Consequently, if you really wanted a full-spectrum ship including fixed-wing CAS jets - or to add CAS-type jets to an LHD - you might really look at the need for stealth and supersonic speed, which are vital requirements for CAS in the same way as playing the banjo is a key qualification for a garbageman. That's what I mean by "Harrier III".
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