Littoral Combat Ship: Still relevant?

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:12:05 -0400

http://www.naval-technology.com/features/featurelittoral-combat-ship-still-relevant-4531801/

Littoral Combat Ship: Still relevant? - Naval Technology

As one of the largest ship building programmes undertaken by the US Navy, the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has a lot to live up to. There is no doubt that LCS represents a revolutionary approach to flexible concepts of operation; however, with the...

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Apr 2 at 2015 10:30 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:30:44 -0400

I think it was irrelevant from its inception... no major weapon systems? It's little more than a weak sensor platform...

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Apr 2 at 2015 10:44 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:44:56 -0400

I think we need this platform just for its ability to change missions in a matter of weeks. This flexibility is unmatched and should save $$$$$$ when this program is fully implemented.

Response by SGT James Elphick made Apr 2 at 2015 2:29 PM

SGT James Elphick — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:29:22 -0400

I think the program has met many needs simultaneously while saving money by being so versatile. However, I have heard the vessels struggle in open waters (though that is not their intended usage zone, they do have to cross open oceans to get to their operations). I think this is a case of the military doing multi-mission/modularity correctly as opposed to the US Army's modular brigade combat team which seeks to counter all missions with a single design.