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2015-08-28 Science & Technology

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2015-08-28 09:55|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 Hmm given the off set "island" it wouldn't take to much effort to put a ramp on the bow and launch fighter/bombers.

Posted by Chaith Oppressor of the Lutherans1517 2015-08-28 13:42|| 2015-08-28 13:42|| Front Page Top

#2 bingo

Posted by Rex Mundi 2015-08-28 15:02|| 2015-08-28 15:02|| Front Page Top

#3 "Kaga".

Wonder if the "Hiryu" "Soryu" and "Akagi" are in the pipeline as well?

"humanitarian and disaster relief" missions?
Sure, what ever you say.

Posted by Nguard 2015-08-28 16:44|| 2015-08-28 16:44|| Front Page Top

#4 Nice sized little skiff

Posted by Mullah Richard 2015-08-28 17:02|| 2015-08-28 17:02|| Front Page Top

#5 given the off set "island" it wouldn't take to much effort to put a ramp on the bow and launch fighter/bombers

Word is the Kaga's hull structure is capable of being refitted with a ramp.

Posted by Pappy 2015-08-28 17:20|| 2015-08-28 17:20|| Front Page Top

#6 Wouldn't a ramp be useful for STOVL helicopters?

Posted by gorb 2015-08-28 18:40|| 2015-08-28 18:40|| Front Page Top

#7 Seems like a lot of ship for just 14 helicopters. May I assume that given a crunch they could embark more?

Posted by Steve White 2015-08-28 19:37|| 2015-08-28 19:37|| Front Page Top

#8 I thought it was named for the Chairman on Iron Chef.

"Ahh, carriers..."

Posted by charger 2015-08-28 20:25|| 2015-08-28 20:25|| Front Page Top

#9 Good planning. It seems to be commissioned as one thing but can, relative to building a completed, more strategic replacement; be resourced efficiently as a "Transformered" asset.

This, as contrasted with our Military procurement system (Motto: "Can we get it in different colors?").

Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2015-08-28 23:40|| 2015-08-28 23:40|| Front Page Top

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