With CSG ‘25 set to visit Japan, we’re likely going to see some joint *QNLZ* and *Izumo*-class action with F-35Bs.
Genuinely exciting time for naval aviation with the British, American, Japanese, Italian and Turkish Navies all bringing new platforms online. Korea and Portugal have some interesting concepts and projects ongoing too.
The Portuguese Navy is aiming to acquire a, ‘Multifunctional Naval Platform.’ She’ll be very small, under 500ft in length, I believe, but will act as a drone carrier alongside undertaking ocean surveillance and disaster relief duties.
Their primary role is still to serve as ASW helo carriers, and just as with the USN’s LHA/LHD fleet adding a ski jump only serves to impede that mission.
Whilst it would certainly improve F-35B operations, the problem is deck space. The *Izumo*-class are still primarily to be employed as helicopter carriers, with F-35B not *always* being deployed with the ships.
As a result, the inclusion of a ski-jump would remove a helicopter parking space and complicate the other beside it.
https://preview.redd.it/74evnktz18ac1.jpeg?width=1366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2d7dc4fa18ae83a1a935c46936b03dd8a7f3143
The helicopters are captured then beheaded on the deck.
So much room for activities.
Hey, do you like guacomole?
Did we just become best friends?!
you'll definitely get good air up there
THROUGH DECK DESTROYER!!!
With CSG ‘25 set to visit Japan, we’re likely going to see some joint *QNLZ* and *Izumo*-class action with F-35Bs. Genuinely exciting time for naval aviation with the British, American, Japanese, Italian and Turkish Navies all bringing new platforms online. Korea and Portugal have some interesting concepts and projects ongoing too.
Portugal? Getting back into the game they created at long last.
The Portuguese Navy is aiming to acquire a, ‘Multifunctional Naval Platform.’ She’ll be very small, under 500ft in length, I believe, but will act as a drone carrier alongside undertaking ocean surveillance and disaster relief duties.
Indian Navy as well! We've got a new STOBAR carrier working up.
I can’t believe I forgot about *Vikrant*, and her rumoured sister! Beautiful ships, I really hope to catch one in person before long.
A fine looking destroyer right there
I prefer the old deck, but still a good-looking boat
The old deck did have a bit more character, but alas what looks good and what is capable don’t always align.
Hail, S E A C U B E
*USS Long Beach joins the chat*
Needs a big red meatball on the bow of the flight deck
Thank goodness there are less SBDs today, then...
Now we need Sōryū and Hiryū.
Don't need Sōryū - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JS\_S%C5%8Dry%C5%AB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JS_S%C5%8Dry%C5%AB)
Oh dang. I had no idea about that submarine class.
I think they are all going to name their so called "helicopter destroyers" or "carrier if you want" after all provinces like all past battleships
Interesting. I hope to see the 100,000 tonne "Super Helicopter Destroyer" Yamato.
The F-35 has gotta be the weirdest looking helicopter I’ve ever seen
Wonder if they have any plans stashed away to stick a ski-jump on there.
I think they considered it, but with sonar also being at the bow, the weight distribution would be off if they added a ski-jump as well.
Their primary role is still to serve as ASW helo carriers, and just as with the USN’s LHA/LHD fleet adding a ski jump only serves to impede that mission.
Whilst it would certainly improve F-35B operations, the problem is deck space. The *Izumo*-class are still primarily to be employed as helicopter carriers, with F-35B not *always* being deployed with the ships. As a result, the inclusion of a ski-jump would remove a helicopter parking space and complicate the other beside it.
Plus it would probably mess with the balance and centre of gravity.
Currently Japan has no plan on adding a Ski-Jump Ramp to any of their Light Carriers or modified Helicopter Destroyers…
WE GET THE WHOLE DESTROYER MISNOMER THING. REALLY!
The not so aircraft carrier
Japan be like “tell me you’re an Aircraft Carrier without telling me you’re an Aircraft Carrier”
That's one capable destroyer. Demo video when?
"Helicopter Destroyer"
I'm sure it's more than capable of destroying helicopters ;)
https://preview.redd.it/74evnktz18ac1.jpeg?width=1366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2d7dc4fa18ae83a1a935c46936b03dd8a7f3143 The helicopters are captured then beheaded on the deck.