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Old 11-24-2016, 02:06 PM   #231
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Originally Posted by automaton 3 View Post
The 65 aircraft requirement is a bit suspect, as the KPMG report said it allowed for zero attrition losses.

SH will be operated by the USN into the 2040's. It is not bleeding edge like the F-35 with all the associated issues, but it is far from obsolete.
I would agree with the number, depending on squadron size it leaves very little room for error.

The SH is pretty much positioned as a secondary naval aircraft going forward. Its a limited add on aircraft and its on the far side in terms of the obsolete cycle.
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