USN Retention Study points to failed programs

Uncle Sal uncovers this gem of a survey.

The the Littoral Combat Gyp and the Just So Failed get special (negative) mention.

Perceptions about the future of naval aviation were mixed. When asked if the Joint Strike Fighter was the “right aircraft for Naval Aviation,” 60% “strongly disagreed” or “disagreed”, and 22% were neutral. Only 10% “agreed” or “strongly agreed.” Conversely, when asked if they would prefer an Advanced Super Hornet over the Joint Strike Fighter, 62% “strongly agreed” or “agreed,” and 20% were “neutral.” One commenter, a JSF pilot, noted that much of the community has yet to see the JSF in action, which — when coupled with years of negative press — may be one reason for the deep skepticism about the F-35.

H/T- CDR Salamander - Solomon

I'll hand it over to these three experienced analysts:





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