+WhiteBoySamurai 1,094 Posted August 31, 2015 The second of the Izumo class helicopter carriers, Japan's largest warship since WW2, was launched a few days ago, and given the name of one of the IJN's most infamous fleet carriers. http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3048 Her flight deck is actually longer and wider than WW2 Kaga. While the Izumo class are not intended as offensive weapons, I'm sure the choice of name will rustle some jimmies in certain countries. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,258 Posted August 31, 2015 1. Not a US headline until it sails to Pearl for an exercise :p 2. Is this what your buildung after the long deck Essex? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+WhiteBoySamurai 1,094 Posted August 31, 2015 It'll happen one day! Actually I'll be building the Hyuga next after the Essex, and eventually the Izumo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGoTime 20 Posted August 31, 2015 That is interesting. Are they allowed to have actual aircraft carriers as well? Or just helo-carriers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWarrior 62 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) I don't think so they by their constitution. That is why they call them, destroyers. Edited August 31, 2015 by TheWarrior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,872 Posted August 31, 2015 wouldn't "thru-deck cruiser" be a better name? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stratos 3,192 Posted August 31, 2015 The F-35 will be easily adapted to work from those decks, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) No need to adapt the F-35B to the ships... the ships themselves might need tweaked though. Cant imagine the deck is designed to be torched by a jet. Craig Edited August 31, 2015 by fallenphoenix1986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Do335 382 Posted August 31, 2015 A heli carrier can still give ASW a huge buff I reckon. Other than political reasons, proper CVs are way more expensive. Plus USN carrier wings and land based f-15s can fill in for top covered when needed. (just off the top of my head...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWarrior 62 Posted August 31, 2015 The F-35 will be easily adapted to work from those decks, right? I think that was the idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted October 2, 2015 I'm sure it has been designed to take the heat of a VSTOL aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JosefK 912 Posted January 21, 2019 On 8/31/2015 at 7:27 AM, WhiteBoySamurai said: It'll happen one day! Actually I'll be building the Hyuga next after the Essex, and eventually the Izumo. Sure wish I could find them! Please help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,324 Posted January 22, 2019 On 21.1.2019 at 10:59 AM, JosefK said: Sure wish I could find them! Please help! I think it is not released yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted January 22, 2019 WBS unfortunately hasn't been around these parts for quite a long time now, wouldn't get your hopes up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JosefK 912 Posted January 22, 2019 3 hours ago, fallenphoenix1986 said: WBS unfortunately hasn't been around these parts for quite a long time now, wouldn't get your hopes up. Well I've became aware that someone is building a FSX/P3D version so I have a plan using ModelConverterX & more... problem is, it'll take some time to convert and that's if I get permission to do so. So that will go into V2 of my single mission pak plus more goodies. V1 ETA is 25 March 2019. Or earlier... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted January 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, JosefK said: Well I've became aware that someone is building a FSX/P3D version so I have a plan using ModelConverterX & more... problem is, it'll take some time to convert and that's if I get permission to do so. So that will go into V2 of my single mission pak plus more goodies. V1 ETA is 25 March 2019. Or earlier... Small world... I've quoted you in that thread. I saw the screenshots before they went down, not sure when it'll be ready but its looking really good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
