I'm the future of Naval Aviation, so says the sign outside the building I walk in every dayOk, start the weeping . . .
In addition to "fielding" fc2spyguy, the Navy has plans through 2020. This signed document lays out "the vision". Not as detailed as the USMC Aviation Plan, but should suffice to answer your question. There are glossy hard copies laying around the Pentagon if you ever get up that way.
Here's the link to the January 2008 version of the Naval Aviation Vision document: http://www.cnaf.navy.mil/nae/content.aspx?AttachmentID=31
S-3 replaced by UCAS! At least UAV isn't supposed to be IOC until 2025. I will be either USN(Ret.) or have a starGreat post. My bad, didn't know the latest edition was on-line. +1
I'm the future of Naval Aviation, so says the sign outside the building I walk in every dayOk, start the weeping . . .
You guys made them all wear oxygen? How mean...The Future of Naval Aviation spotted at NAS Oceana this week:
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You guys made them all wear oxygen? How mean...
Nice pics, though. I remember getting to do that years ago as a Mid. Awesome experience at the time.