it's fiscal cliff time in DC - so let's see how that goes. I'm still dubious that Dave-B will survive (indeed, very dubious). Does anyone know how long/how much it would cost to refit EMALS at this point?
The fiscal cliff has no leeway on what gets cut - its 10% off everything. Why should the USMC take the hit?
If anything the C is the most vulnerable and its not wanted by the Navy, has no export demand and is the least developed.
But, exactly how much would it save cutting a particular model, given they share the same assembly line and many parts?
EMALS is obviously a non starter, so an alternative aircraft will have to be found... or not.
but there is not a 'cat' in hells chance of launching a conventional fast jet from these carriers.
Not true, but the payload/tempo maybe limited.