Road to 350: What Does the US Navy Do Anyway?

[Griz882]

I have zero expertise on the subject - I just have to wonder why an updated FFG/OHP design is not acceptable - with updated and fuel efficient LM2500 engines, updates auxiliaries, radar, etc. As opposed to clean sheet design.

Well, the navy doesn’t call me for advice either.

 

[phrogdriver]

I have zero expertise on the subject - I just have to wonder why an updated FFG/OHP design is not acceptable - with updated and fuel efficient LM2500 engines, updates auxiliaries, radar, etc. As opposed to clean sheet design.

I'm willing to bet updating those items would pretty much make it a clean sheet design.

"I want a '57 Chevy, but make it a plug in hybrid, make it meet modern safety standards, and install a digital entertainment system."

 

[wink]

I'm willing to bet updating those items would pretty much make it a clean sheet design.

"I want a '57 Chevy, but make it a plug in hybrid, make it meet modern safety standards, and install a digital entertainment system."

But maybe an update is less risky and provides fewer opportunities for costly capability creep and expensive design changes.

 

[Randy Daytona]

Unbelievable. The Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Boise has been in overhaul for 10 years with $800 million spent and only 22% complete - Navy finally decided enough is enough.

Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise's Never Ending Overhaul

The USS Boise been in port for more than a third of its career, and was still years and billions of dollars away from returning to service.

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