Most military surplus is a great deal. You can get some great deals on gently used vehicles (generators, 1-ton trucks, trailers, etc.). My understanding is that it was sold with engines and drives, but they need major overhaul. I wouldn’t be surprised if they spent the cost of the ship itself on refit.

“Upkeep completely different.”

10% of the cost of the ship to fill her up. Unreal bargain!

HAHAHA. Regardless. Thanks for your very in-depth reply. I appreciate it.

Sure sounds like a great way for a MANPAD to get a lock, doesn’t it?

Ahhh thank you!

I figured that much, but what’s the third circle above the two intakes?

Ducted exhaust?

Is this a third engine?

It may be a man made island that was put on top of a reef, but that water sure looks pretty.

Serious question:

Tax Refund? What’s that?

Tax Refund? What’s that?

“unless one views the LCS role as a “trip wire” so that when China takes an AK-47 and sinks one, the US will get mad.”

Holy ad hominem, Batman!

Wasn’t a Coughlin fan until that Vine. Much respect, Old Man! That’s how it’s done.

“It would also be comparatively cost effective.”

“First, China’s not attacking anyone.”

While I don’t disagree with the reasoning for the laborious routes the coalition aircraft are taking, I think there’s other plausible explanations for France using the StormShadow missile. For example, they could be relying on more perishable intel, and therefore need the ability to reach out further faster.

Looks like the jig is up. Spark’s outed me.

I advocate integration of a cat either flush to the deck or pedestal mounted prt/stbd. While underway, the rail is flush or at a slightly proud (if mounted prt/stbd, less than 18 inches). When it comes time to operate it, it’s fwd end is raised to the necessary incline, it’s aft end is swung inboard so it’s pointing…