re: #27 Dark_Falcon

No, we need at least 8 CVNs. A 25% cut I could see, but if we do that I’d like to step up F-35 production and increase the air wing carried on each flattop.

Why so many? 2 (one Pacific, one Atlantic) at sea, one repair & resupplying, one training up. There isn’t sufficient threat from anyone in the world to require the attention of more than one carrier group + attack subs.

I won’t reiterate my feelings on the F35 as you’re well aware of them. More F18’s would be a far better use of the money.