shin_getter
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With robotic landing/takeoff systems removing the need for carrier trained pilots for carrier operations, I wonder why the carrier is still conceived as it did.
Why are all carriers conceived as self contained air forces with all services contained within? If the carrier is to penetrate into risky A2AD areas for range reasons then long term support systems can be left behind.
Perhaps what is needed is an FARP carrier, which is without a hanger and is used solely for rearm/refuel and ideally can be made cheap enough to be attriable. If one gives up recovery and take off at the same time, the ship can be made 1/2 the length. Sortie rates will come from having more hulls.
Why are all carriers conceived as self contained air forces with all services contained within? If the carrier is to penetrate into risky A2AD areas for range reasons then long term support systems can be left behind.
Perhaps what is needed is an FARP carrier, which is without a hanger and is used solely for rearm/refuel and ideally can be made cheap enough to be attriable. If one gives up recovery and take off at the same time, the ship can be made 1/2 the length. Sortie rates will come from having more hulls.