But that dock would not take in and launch like a well deck.
I read that the marines are complaining about the lack of one. it is possible they could design one for the 3rd ship, but the first two sure don't have one.
I am wondering if it is because the brass thought they could do without it as they will be launching Osprey's...
I don't see what you are referring to as a "dock". Which photo? Where is the "dock" located?
...the brass thought they could do without it as they will be launching Osprey's...
The Osprey only carries about 2/3rd the Internal load of a CH-53E and about half the External load of the -53E.