Didn't say they 'it' did, nor did I say 'they' would. But to put all the
clever Navy sophistry in perspective -- STOVL JSF is better than E/F Hornet
in substantial ways. Thus, the U.S. is going to put significant tacair
capability on a variety of ships apart from the CV. Doesn't obviate the
capabilities of bigger decks with more aircraft, but does create more tacair
capable platforms.

"Pechs1" wrote in message
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icepack- Similarly configured, the STOVL JSF has better legs than the
E/F
Hornet - BRBR

Yep, but not better than the CV based JSF...

The conventional CVs will not have a pack of STOVL JSFs onboard.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye
Phlyer