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Last edited by Monash; 30 Dec 22,, 22:45.If you are emotionally invested in 'believing' something is true you have lost the ability to tell if it is true.
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Oh, and as I think I may have stated previously (with the benefit of hindsight of course) if the Navy had just concentrated on perfecting just one module from the LCS program - the mine clearing system the Navy would have ended up with class of vessels that would have justified its existence. Something that could both fill a capability gap AND also free up larger hulls from having to perform low intensity maritime patrol duties.Last edited by Monash; 31 Dec 22,, 01:51.If you are emotionally invested in 'believing' something is true you have lost the ability to tell if it is true.
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Not a bad idea...the Perry's and even the non-VLS Tico's were used in SOUTHCOM waters for things like drug interdiction, as I recall.
Yeah...a mission for which it will work at way too much funding. And I wonderf what their operationally ready frate will be.“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
Mark Twain
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Originally posted by Monash View PostOh, and as I think I may have stated previously (with the benefit of hindsight of course) if the Navy had just concentrated on perfecting just one module from the LCS program - the mining clearing system the Navy would have ended up with class of vessels that would have justified its existence. Something that could both fill a capability gap AND also free up larger hulls from perform low intensity maritime patrol duties.“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
Mark Twain
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And I bet all of the projects original proponents/enthusiasts inside the Navy who championed the program in the first place have now either left or rigged for silent running. I'd bet it doesn't even appear on any of their resumes now 'program, what program'?.If you are emotionally invested in 'believing' something is true you have lost the ability to tell if it is true.
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I still think that "40knots speed" for a post WWII hull that size was a stupid idea; this isn't a coastal missile boat. I bet the compromises, extra design work and extra machinery needed greatly added to the cost, both design and maintenance.
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Originally posted by jlvfr View PostI still think that "40knots speed" for a post WWII hull that size was a stupid idea; this isn't a coastal missile boat. I bet the compromises, extra design work and extra machinery needed greatly added to the cost, both design and maintenance.If you are emotionally invested in 'believing' something is true you have lost the ability to tell if it is true.
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