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To: PapaBear3625

We also have Sonobuoys, which can be dropped from aircraft

Carriers no longer have fixed wing ASW aircraft with the retirement of the S-3. Land based ASW isn't in much better shape.

128 posted on 02/13/2010 8:22:37 AM PST by Non-Sequitur

To: Non-Sequitur

Carriers no longer have fixed wing ASW aircraft with the retirement of the S-3. Land based ASW isn't in much better shape.

They have helicopters. I wonder if a Navy version of the V-22 Osprey might be useful in ASW?

133 posted on 02/13/2010 8:30:34 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (Public healthcare looks like it will work as well as public housing did.)

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