murfthesurf
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When I first listened to Capt. Jerry Hendrix (Ret.) on the John Batchelor Show last year , my thought was 'I sure wish this guy could fix these problems he outlined. The problem is simply a repeat of 1921, nothing but pure common sense ....
I learned today that Capt. Jerry Hendrix is a first choice for Secretary of the Navy!
Per the interview above and his paper, "The Retreat from Range : The Rise and Fall of Carrier Aviation" , Capt. Hendrix warns that the 75 year old problem for Aircraft Carriers and the average un-refueled combat range of Carrier Air Wings that started in 1942 (with the advent of Kamikazes) is still in play today and what impact this the YUGE ramification means for the future of the US Navy's mission versus limited budgets.
In 1943, USS Essex's Air Wing had an average 'un-refueled combat range of 758 Nautical Miles.
In 1956, USS Forrestal's Air Wing had an average 'un-refueled combat range of 1,210 Nautical Miles.
In 1986, USS Nimitz's Air Wing had an average 'un-refueled combat range of 908 Nautical Miles.
In 2006, USS Nimitz's Air Wing has an avg. 'un-refueled combat range of 496 Nautical Miles.
So, 75 years later, the threat of new land-based anti-ship missiles (an un-manned 'Kamikaze'), has DECREASED the effective 'un-refueled combat range operations of today's Air Wings operating from $14 billion dollar Super Carriers by -35% less than that of the 1943 Essex Class carrier ?? !!
Think of the Battleships and what Billy Mitchell proved in 1921 ..hopefully, Capt. Jerry Hendrix is this generation's version of General Mitchell, but instead of repeating Gen. Mitchell's battles to show the vulnerability of the Battlehip when facing the new threat of Air Power against ships at Sea, Dr. Hendrix may be able to make his changes as the Secretary of the Navy!
Captain Jerry Hendrix On What Ramping Up Shipbuilding Looks Like
(I have no doubt some on the Forum know of the debate much more than I . )
I learned today that Capt. Jerry Hendrix is a first choice for Secretary of the Navy!
Per the interview above and his paper, "The Retreat from Range : The Rise and Fall of Carrier Aviation" , Capt. Hendrix warns that the 75 year old problem for Aircraft Carriers and the average un-refueled combat range of Carrier Air Wings that started in 1942 (with the advent of Kamikazes) is still in play today and what impact this the YUGE ramification means for the future of the US Navy's mission versus limited budgets.
In 1943, USS Essex's Air Wing had an average 'un-refueled combat range of 758 Nautical Miles.
In 1956, USS Forrestal's Air Wing had an average 'un-refueled combat range of 1,210 Nautical Miles.
In 1986, USS Nimitz's Air Wing had an average 'un-refueled combat range of 908 Nautical Miles.
In 2006, USS Nimitz's Air Wing has an avg. 'un-refueled combat range of 496 Nautical Miles.
So, 75 years later, the threat of new land-based anti-ship missiles (an un-manned 'Kamikaze'), has DECREASED the effective 'un-refueled combat range operations of today's Air Wings operating from $14 billion dollar Super Carriers by -35% less than that of the 1943 Essex Class carrier ?? !!
Think of the Battleships and what Billy Mitchell proved in 1921 ..hopefully, Capt. Jerry Hendrix is this generation's version of General Mitchell, but instead of repeating Gen. Mitchell's battles to show the vulnerability of the Battlehip when facing the new threat of Air Power against ships at Sea, Dr. Hendrix may be able to make his changes as the Secretary of the Navy!
Captain Jerry Hendrix On What Ramping Up Shipbuilding Looks Like
(I have no doubt some on the Forum know of the debate much more than I . )
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