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There was a modified LHA proposed for the HMAS Melbourne replacement during the late 70s that had an indicated air group of 50 helicopters and harriers verses the 30 or the standard LHA. I have no idea how this was planned to be achieved but am assuming the well dock was supressed, vehicle stowage and troop accommodation repurposed, permitting the extension of the hangar forward, with increased magazine and fuel bunkerage below.It would be interesting to see exactly what this proposal was and whether its configuration would be suitable for a current day CVL?
There was a modified LHA proposed for the HMAS Melbourne replacement during the late 70s that had an indicated air group of 50 helicopters and harriers verses the 30 or the standard LHA. I have no idea how this was planned to be achieved but am assuming the well dock was supressed, vehicle stowage and troop accommodation repurposed, permitting the extension of the hangar forward, with increased magazine and fuel bunkerage below.
It would be interesting to see exactly what this proposal was and whether its configuration would be suitable for a current day CVL?
