The combination of the Canberra class and the short take-off vertical landing (STOVL) version of the Joint Strike Fighter seems to be a credible option for getting back into the fixed wing naval aviation business.
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$27M STOVL motor. It takes dozens of hours to change. An engine change has not been performed on-ship. How will the jet perform in the Northern hot climate? High cost per flying hour. Dubious capability all around.
Sure. Why not?
As for the Canberra-class LHDs... like the above, if it is expensive, it must be good.
