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<deleted content> Hmm, 75% of CVN costs; that puts the question in a different perspective. How much would it cost to just buy some Izumo's from Japan and modify them for CATOBAR, instead of building the hulls domestically and tying up yard-space? <deleted content> Hmm, didn't realize the...

<deleted content> What if they go the QE route and make them conventionally powered? I know there's that stupid law about capital surface combatants having to be nuclear powered, but what if they dodged that the same way the Japanese dodge Article 9 by labelling the hulls as 'aviation...

<deleted content> Ok, if that's the case, what about reviving the 'Strike Cruiser' concept: This seems like a better middle ground between the LHA's and a full fleet carrier.

F-35Bs are STOVL, so they don't need the off-set flight deck a light carrier would need. Like imagine trying to land a Greyhound or Hawkeye on a Wasp. A light carrier should have the ability to take larger fixed-wing planes like a full CV does, just have less of them onboard. That's the...

Not surprised, those Wasps are decent helo or F-35 platforms, but anything non-VTOL would be in for a hard time landing on that small a deck. Also no off-set flight deck to allow simultaneous take-offs and landings. Personally, I think they don't need to re-invent the wheel. Just restart...

We should have never stopped building purpose-built light carriers. Amphibs, 'landing docks', and the like are not a substitute for in that realm. Not enough of an airwing, even with 35s being stationed on them as their numbers start mounting, and too much space dedicated to ground-pounder...

Not surprised; they've had as many teething issues as the Zumwalts. I expect a new class of CVNs that are basically Ford's, but cheaper and simpler to build, will be announced in the next few years.