[MikefromOhio]

yeah but a Harrier on a deck that size does really seem like a waste of time and space......

Unless, of course, this is a precursor to NATO jumping into the JSF with both feet.....

[kabar]

yeah but a Harrier on a deck that size does really seem like a waste of time and space......

The new UK carriers were going to be the size of the Nimitz class carriers, much bigger than what they have now.

The Brits are probably not going to build the twi larger aircraft carriers anyway. They are having problems with guns and butter. The JFK would be a good interim solution and be available immediately.

[kabar]

He did not elaborate on more details, but noted that the aircraft carrier hosts helicopter and vertical-lift aircraft.

We are flying Harriers off the JFK now. Probably part of a Marine Aircraft Wing.