WILDGEESE
Gone Fishin'
Inspired by the What if 3rd Audacious post.
What if instead of designing and building the two QE's for the Royal Navy, the UK govt instead build a "Stretched Invincible" class fitted out for CATOBAR service from the start.
Increasing the length from 677ft to 1,050ft and increasing the beam from 90ft to 139ft. An overall increase in dimensions of around 240%,
Add a 'sponson' overhang to allow a angled flight deck.
Add proper deck lifts instead of the earlier scissor type.
An all up displacement of around 53,000 tonnes.
An total complement of 62 aircraft without permanent deck park.
Would this be possible?
Would this design be better than the QE class?
Would there be enough power from Gas Turbines to power her or would Nuclear have to suffice?
If the ships were built and put into service, would there be any export potential in the design? and if so which countries would be interested?
Regards filers
What if instead of designing and building the two QE's for the Royal Navy, the UK govt instead build a "Stretched Invincible" class fitted out for CATOBAR service from the start.
Increasing the length from 677ft to 1,050ft and increasing the beam from 90ft to 139ft. An overall increase in dimensions of around 240%,
Add a 'sponson' overhang to allow a angled flight deck.
Add proper deck lifts instead of the earlier scissor type.
An all up displacement of around 53,000 tonnes.
An total complement of 62 aircraft without permanent deck park.
Would this be possible?
Would this design be better than the QE class?
Would there be enough power from Gas Turbines to power her or would Nuclear have to suffice?
If the ships were built and put into service, would there be any export potential in the design? and if so which countries would be interested?
Regards filers