My father enlisted in Navy following Pearl Harbor. He was part of Pacific Fleet repairing LST's (Landing Ships, Tank) damaged in battle. He was assigned to Engine Room as a Diesel Ship Engine Specialist. The faster they could repair and return ships, the faster they were able to use these very important ships. There were only 2 ways to get troops on an island; parachute or landing craft. They had no means to drop tanks from air so the best way was with landing craft.
Shipbuilder John Thornycroft in 1716 proposed to build a vessel that produces air bubbles beneath the hull to reduce drag. His idea has come a long way. Hes up there smiling saying' I KNEW IT.😂😂😂😂😂😂
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this is good in theory, but i have concerns on these landing docks might prone to green water issues on rough seas, and it might need couple of CRAM as well, just in case.
What if we put this USNS Montfor Point underneath a USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier? It would increase the height, length and weight but would also give a gigantic land capacity Look how many vehicles it can carry in 8:46, that's a lot of space, and with the aircraft length tho...😳😳
Only problem with this is the Navy is getting rid of their hoovercraft. Supposedly due to low availability and extreme maintenance requirements. They also have limited usage in higher seas.
@@Urugami45 What I said apparently is only true for the LCAC and they are being replaced with a much improved version the SSC that addresses all the LCAC’s issues. Thank you for the information.
At 15:40 there are some interesting deck deflectors. They seem to be flipped up by downwash and fall flat when not needed. A great idea if I am understanding what I am seeing correctly. I assume the purpose is to protect the deck crew from stong prop blast along the deck surface.
I find it funny to see that there is a ship called USS Monfort; It is in the 11th century that the name of Montfort appears in the texts, it is a small village in France near where I live in French Brittany.
We Americans should also pursue wing in ground effect vehicles like Ekranoplans; also those Expedition Transfer Docks need some serious protection cause otherwise, its a big sitting target.
I served on two Gators; USS Whidbey Island LSD 41 1993-96 and USS Wasp LHD 1 2000-03. I had the opportunity to ride on an LCAC in 2002 while returning from deployment on USS Wasp....
Hovercraft is massive industry and products it's has different machines in its particular makings so control on All sides is of usability or mammas overpopulation manufacturing... good
Esos equipos fueron consttuidos por la urss y después quedaron en el olvido , había otros deslisadores con modelo de avión con un velocidad de max dr 800 k.p.h también quedaron abandonado.
The next incoming conflict with China in Pacific will dictate our large number of this type of ship. That's why is ship building yards have to expand and boost production.
My father (75) was in the army on the ground in Vietnam and he said working at the nassco shipyard was worse than being in the war. conditions were that bad.
Well ship building is usually nasty work but its arguably far better than the conditions at the Gadini Ship Breaking yard where safety equipment is optional and worker deaths are a part of doing business.
It’s crazy that a ship built only in 2012 is sitting rotting now……one of these ships is sitting in jack london square in Oakland California….i thought it was an old junker I can’t be,I’ve it was built only 11 years ago.
just imagine if there are no aggressors like xi jinping of china, the money spent for these war equipment/facilities can be used to better the lives of the people. although some of the innovations developed for war can actually be used for commercial purposes still, the impact of war can reverse development.
they could have created a way better ship to carry way more of these. One that could fill itself with water so it could submerge to its top level and than let water out level as level rising at the same time so it could have 100(s) of these it could release in very short order.
therin lies the flaw of amphibious assault in the 21st century. but if im not mistaken, the US has pretty much uncontested air superiority, so it might be a non-issue.
@@lisaroberts8556 That's all great up to the point you run into an opponent with a couple ZU-23's, a few SA-9 Strella's, and half dozen manpads on the beach, then there are a lot of people having a bad day. The current compliment of missile deterrent on each air craft is not enough.
10:30. I would worry about this one shit having a higher center of gravity. Thus making it dangerous in high seas and bad weather, giving it a chance to roll over. But hopefully they figured that into the building of the ship.
This is the first I've heard of these ships (5:35 / after how many years?), and all I can say is... genius. ;-) I imaging the LCATs are loaded prior to deployment from dock, with the next load(s), ready to be loaded aboard the LCATs after they return from their first drop?
USMC 93 to 97. We deployed on ship for 6 months. The LCACs were loaded on the beach, run to the ship off load and come back. Our ship had 4 LCACs all of them were loaded with the 1st load. In rough water you could feel it. Seeing the sky then water, up and down. Once you got used to them you had no problems with rough seas. Ended up riding in the cockpit several times. Crew from ACU4 were awsome to deal with
We need another shipyard that can be used to build aircraft carriers and other large vessels
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San Francisco’s port is basically unused since the 80s, great potential for a local shipbuilding industry there!
My father enlisted in Navy following Pearl Harbor. He was part of Pacific Fleet repairing LST's (Landing Ships, Tank) damaged in battle. He was assigned to Engine Room as a Diesel Ship Engine Specialist. The faster they could repair and return ships, the faster they were able to use these very important ships.
There were only 2 ways to get troops on an island; parachute or landing craft. They had no means to drop tanks from air so the best way was with landing craft.
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You must be very proud of your father.
@@TennesseeHomesteadUSA Thanks for comment... yes proud of my dad who rarely talked about WWII.
Shipbuilder John Thornycroft in 1716 proposed to build a vessel that produces air bubbles beneath the hull to reduce drag. His idea has come a long way. Hes up there smiling saying' I KNEW IT.😂😂😂😂😂😂
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We haven't had the best reception from the Philappino people over this whole China thing.
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Would be interesting a video about how the money has been wasted.
Such is the case of the litoral combat ship and the zumwalt destroyers.
this is good in theory, but i have concerns on these landing docks might prone to green water issues on rough seas, and it might need couple of CRAM as well, just in case.
Buen video !.
Yo no sabía que estos barcos de trasporte existían .
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For the record. It ISN'T about keeping dry when embarking. It's about speed of deployment...
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Hovercraft SR-N4 Remains me of travelling to the Isle of Wight in 72.
What if we put this USNS Montfor Point underneath a USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier?
It would increase the height, length and weight but would also give a gigantic land capacity
Look how many vehicles it can carry in 8:46, that's a lot of space, and with the aircraft length tho...😳😳
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This is the navy, but ok…
There was an Apache in a couple scenes so he’s not entirely off
Only problem with this is the Navy is getting rid of their hoovercraft. Supposedly due to low availability and extreme maintenance requirements. They also have limited usage in higher seas.
I'm sure our military industrial complex is working on this issue.
US Navy may be replacing old LCACs with SSCs, but they're not getting rid of the platform. The SSC production line is in full swing.
@@Urugami45 What I said apparently is only true for the LCAC and they are being replaced with a much improved version the SSC that addresses all the LCAC’s issues. Thank you for the information.
At 15:40 there are some interesting deck deflectors. They seem to be flipped up by downwash and fall flat when not needed. A great idea if I am understanding what I am seeing correctly. I assume the purpose is to protect the deck crew from stong prop blast along the deck surface.
Two words, Awesome Absolutely!
@ 0:19 Those missiles said "I ain't got time to fuck around today. I gotta be somewhere, yesterday."
Paint the ships battle ship grey.
I find it funny to see that there is a ship called USS Monfort; It is in the 11th century that the name of Montfort appears in the texts, it is a small village in France near where I live in French Brittany.
Glad to see the name Wasp is being used, a famous ship! Apaches!
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4:24 トラック 装甲銃塔
5:37 6:13 8:11 LCAC x10, ヘリ空母
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We Americans should also pursue wing in ground effect vehicles like Ekranoplans; also those Expedition Transfer Docks need some serious protection cause otherwise, its a big sitting target.
The docks do have some serious protection. I’ve been on a few.
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"US Genius Idea To Build Massive Hovercraft Carriers in Middle of the Sea"
"Genius" is one word, Insane is another.
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I served on two Gators; USS Whidbey Island LSD 41 1993-96 and USS Wasp LHD 1 2000-03. I had the opportunity to ride on an LCAC in 2002 while returning from deployment on USS Wasp....
How fast does it feel when riding on one? they look slow but id imagine itd feel like youre going super fast lol
@@ironmaidenfan66670 Feels faster on the ocean compared to being on the ship. Ship averages 12-15 knots. LCAC is going twice as fast.
Hovercraft is massive industry and products it's has different machines in its particular makings so control on All sides is of usability or mammas overpopulation manufacturing... good
That's not what the nerd in the office meant when he said "We should build hovercarriers". Still neat though.
Esos equipos fueron consttuidos por la urss y después quedaron en el olvido , había otros deslisadores con modelo de avión con un velocidad de max dr 800 k.p.h también quedaron abandonado.
한국에도 1km x 500m 바지선부두 및 합동화력함 및 항모용도로 만들자.
움직이는 섬,바지선
Chinese and North Korean military is jolting down
The next incoming conflict with China in Pacific will dictate our large number of this type of ship.
That's why is ship building yards have to expand and boost production.
아시아 평화를 위한 사전배치전단. 미국만 할 수 있는 능력.
. this is outstanding.
Careful, Chinese might get inspired with these designs for their Taiwan ambitions
We will someday take Egypt .
'We will someday take Egypt .'
To the trash dump. And leave it there.
13:20 - LPD stands for Amphibious TRANSPORT Dock, not Transfer.
The bigger the boat, the more chance to get shot by missiles. lol..
Those LCAC's are beyond loud. Seriously, like louder than a B-17 taking off loud.
I don’t think stealth is in mind once these are deployed.
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My father (75) was in the army on the ground in Vietnam and he said working at the nassco shipyard was worse than being in the war. conditions were that bad.
Spent 17 months at NASSCO Shipyard in San Diego on USS Kinkaid DD 965 from Feb 1987 to Jun 1988...No fun!!
Well ship building is usually nasty work but its arguably far better than the conditions at the Gadini Ship Breaking yard where safety equipment is optional and worker deaths are a part of doing business.
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Excellent ship to be send to Taiwan❤
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i have this idea about a metal shield to help protect the air cousin
This is what makes a super pow
Man they suck at fire fighting. There footing, control of the hose, and etc. There gonna knock them selves off the ship. 😬
Isto significa mais poluição dos mares !
It’s crazy that a ship built only in 2012 is sitting rotting now……one of these ships is sitting in jack london square in Oakland California….i thought it was an old junker I can’t be,I’ve it was built only 11 years ago.
just imagine if there are no aggressors like xi jinping of china, the money spent for these war equipment/facilities can be used to better the lives of the people. although some of the innovations developed for war can actually be used for commercial purposes still, the impact of war can reverse development.
I thought it was an idea, these things are real!?
pretty large target!!!
they could have created a way better ship to carry way more of these. One that could fill itself with water so it could submerge to its top level and than let water out level as level rising at the same time so it could have 100(s) of these it could release in very short order.
FYI, USNS John Glenn has been moored in Oakland near Jack London Square for over a year.
Very Good! Also? We, Russians Here Practically 1970-s!
Would the US not need to absolutely control the beach head in order to utilize these vehicles?
Air support can clear the beach out
therin lies the flaw of amphibious assault in the 21st century. but if im not mistaken, the US has pretty much uncontested air superiority, so it might be a non-issue.
That’s why the Marines roll with the Cobra, Harriers and F-35B’s.
@@lisaroberts8556 That's all great up to the point you run into an opponent with a couple ZU-23's, a few SA-9 Strella's, and half dozen manpads on the beach, then there are a lot of people having a bad day. The current compliment of missile deterrent on each air craft is not enough.
10:30. I would worry about this one shit having a higher center of gravity. Thus making it dangerous in high seas and bad weather, giving it a chance to roll over. But hopefully they figured that into the building of the ship.
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A brilliant idea
Amphibious planes are also good,they can fly and swim,easy to maneuver in seas.maybe these planes can carry torpedoes and missiles atop of each wings
They cannot operate in Stormy seas
What about bullets 🤔 hitting it does it still float? Next is the amount of fuel ⛽️ to in running it?
And now the Navy wants to retire them.
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You learn about new stuff everyday never new this sort of ship excised
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Aren't the constant weight changes crazy?
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It was British Genius that invented and developed the Hovercraft, American genius to build a carrier for them. Get your facts right.
My opinion is hover craft is a waste of money 💰 for DOD. Landing ships LST'S can have a better effective getting equipment to shore. Next is the cost.
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Theres a filipino who had a design concept for the next gen hovercraft, youll be surpised of how simple it is that no one thought about it.
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didnt the navy want to scrap them last year?
I world war 2 the DUKW was very useful in amphibious and land operations.
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The u.s. navy is the highest paid branch of all the u.s. military branches and these are a few of many reasons why.
Are these ship's nuclear powered?
So they can only be used to deploy in calm waters?
My biggest question in this is once that air cousin has a hug hold in it what happens then
800 feet is 243 metres
I heard on FOX that the Navy and Marines have recruiters permanently stationed at the southern border. Is that true??
*I can't wait for the day when the Military Industrial Complex simply can not be funded anymore....and the vast majority of the waste gets cut.*
I don't understand. How are these useful in warfare? Aren't bullets just gonna immediately deflate them?
Go look at how hovercraft are made. Many many bullet holes would cause issues, but just a few I'm sure the blowers can make up for.
I was just about to say that but you beat me to it !! im sure they've considered bullets going through the boat
@@rottingravensblood9106 Actually, these also bring troops in. This is a first landing type vehicle.
Ships travel at an average of 15-20 MPH,, missiles travel at mach 9.
This is the first I've heard of these ships (5:35 / after how many years?), and all I can say is... genius. ;-)
I imaging the LCATs are loaded prior to deployment from dock, with the next load(s), ready to be loaded aboard the LCATs after they return from their first drop?
USMC 93 to 97.
We deployed on ship for 6 months. The LCACs were loaded on the beach, run to the ship off load and come back. Our ship had 4 LCACs all of them were loaded with the 1st load. In rough water you could feel it. Seeing the sky then water, up and down. Once you got used to them you had no problems with rough seas. Ended up riding in the cockpit several times. Crew from ACU4 were awsome to deal with
How do you protect them against hypersonic missiles?
That's the job of the distroyers
@@jessicacolegrove4152 when missiles coming for yo ass it’s everybody’s job especially yo ass’s.
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I prefer many many smaller cheaper ships. These very expensive ships are a weakness.... Just look at the Russian Heavy cruiser Moskva SUNK ....
Obsolete in under 2 years. 😎