Comments by "verdebusterAP" (@verdebusterAP) on "HMS Queen Elizabeth Sails From Portsmouth After Delays ⚓ | Forces TV" video.

@davidhouseman4328 He actually has a point. The UK hasnt committed to equipping their F-35s like the US. Right now they are just flying with PAVEWAYs IV which is for up close attacks but the UK still lacks range precision weaponary for its F-35s The US has the JSOW-ER,JSM, GBU-53 and the planned SiAW for their F-35 fleet. The JSOW-ER gives the F-35 long range hard target penetration with anti ship capability.The JSM long range land and sea targets. GBU-53s is short range multi purpose weapon and the SiAW is long range time sensitive strike/SEAD The UK has the SPEAR-3, and Brimstone planned which are light weight weapons like the GBU-53. Right the UK F-35 can defend against attacks from other aircraft but as far sinking ships are long range, not happening Granted a F-35 at 30 feet above the ocean with an internal weapons load can likely get up close enough to ring a ships bell with PAVEAYS but thats a risky tactic
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@andrewstephenson8243 An exercise and actually war are too very different things Carriers are protected by AN/SLQ-61 Nixie and AN/SLQ-61 counteremeasures Ironically the Gotland is why the USN upgraded the existing AN/SLQ-25 and further developed the AN/SLQ-61 as well developed the Anti-Torpedo Torpedo Defense System (ATTDS), The ATTDS failed to measure up but the drive for hard kill anti torpedo measures hasnt stopped
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@davidhouseman4328 Even with its air wing, the UK carriers are far from being a capable force A few RIM-116 would give the QE class better chances.
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