lets talk about the ship
a good 10 knots slower than a nimitz class. A good 10 knots slower...maybe more!
range, not very far without refueling, sink the oiler and it is time to break out the oars!
And yes, you can land in bad wx, but reduced range, payload and only ONE engine on the F35 (all versions).
(the US will keep a mix of hornets and F35s_for awhile )_
Call it a commando carrier, a helo pad with limited fixed wing stovl, but don't call it a carrier.
Wondering how carrier onboard delivery will be handled. Will they use copters? Or maybe an F35 with a cargo pod. ;-)
Really, why not compare it to USS Essex, not USS Nimitz?