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The all-aluminum Independence Class ships barely lasted 10 years before corrosion and other design problem meant all three had to be scrapped. It's too bad sin
by dghughes 5y ago
The all-aluminum Independence Class ships barely lasted 10 years before corrosion and other design problem meant all three had to be scrapped.
It's too bad since I liked the concept and the new technology being tested out on the ships. There was even speculation one of the ships would have the first working rail gun installed.
- maxerickson 5y agoSomeone should put together a list of the significant operational successes of the LCS fleet. Could have bought a lot of paint.