Post by Admin on Oct 31, 2019 15:10:06 GMT -5
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The U.S. Marines are testing loading an amphibious assault ship with a baker’s dozen of F-35B Lightning fighter jets. The result is what the Navy and Marines call a “Lightning Carrier,” and it could be a glimpse into the future of naval aviation.
While Lightning Carriers may not replace the full-size, full-price supercarriers the Navy is accustomed to, they represent an affordable alternative for contingencies short of World War III.
The U.S. Marines are testing loading an amphibious assault ship with a baker’s dozen of F-35B Lightning fighter jets. The result is what the Navy and Marines call a “Lightning Carrier,” and it could be a glimpse into the future of naval aviation.
While Lightning Carriers may not replace the full-size, full-price supercarriers the Navy is accustomed to, they represent an affordable alternative for contingencies short of World War III.