USS Freedom : The coolest thing you'll see today

[August]

Originally Posted by fatty

Something we agree on An excellent idea on paper, and a void in the fleet structure that needs filling. The modularity concept is a good one as well, and one that has been pioneered in similar application to some success by the Danes. But I am told that the LCS classes were simply overengineered; like Molon said, they attempted to throw in everything but the kitchen sink, and the designs were constantly being altered during the build phase. The product is a coastal patrol ship that is almost as long as a FFG-7 and in fact two metres wider!

Not to mention highly vulnerable to land based artillery and missiles. An anti-tank platoon would put that thing in a world of hurt. Too big, not fast enough.