General Dynamics - Independence Littoral Combat Ship 2 (LCS 2)

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program began in 2002 with the U.S. Navy's pursuit of a new class of small and stealthy ships for multi-mission support.

The LCS is envisioned to be a networked, agile, stealthy surface combatant capable of defeating anti-access and asymmetric threats in the littorals. This relatively small, high-speed combatant will complement the U.S. Navy's Aegis Fleet, DDG 1000 and CG(X) by operating in environments where it is less desirable to employ larger, multi-mission ships. It will have the capability to deploy independently to overseas littoral regions, remain on station for extended periods of time either with a battle group or through a forward-basing arrangement and will be capable of underway replenishment. It will operate with Carrier Strike Groups, Surface Action Groups, in groups of other similar ships, or independently for diplomatic and presence missions. Additionally, it will have the capability to operate cooperatively with the U.S. Coast Guard and Allies.

LCS will be a "Network-Centric," Advanced Technology Ship: The LCS will rely heavily on manned and unmanned vehicles to execute assigned missions and operate as part of a netted, distributed force. In order to conduct successful combat operations in an adverse littoral environment, it will employ technologically advanced weapons, sensors, data fusion, C4ISR, hullform, propulsion, optimal manning concepts, smart control systems and self-defense systems.

LCS will be a "small, fast, affordable ship: Speed and agility will be critical for efficient and effective conduct of the littoral missions. The LCS must be capable of operating at low speeds for littoral mission operations, transit at economical speeds, and high-speed sprints, which may be necessary to avoid/prosecute a small boat or submarine threat, conduct intercept operations over the horizon, or for insertion or extraction missions.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Military
• Littoral
• Combat
• Ship
• LCS
• US
• Navy

[ThePizazzy]

A ship with boner. Sex aid for men, Batteries not included.

[herewegoaround]

Nice Combat Ship, nice soundtrack!

[covenantfleet]

Didn't look too stealth to me though..

[yakyakyak69]

@kirbyroxy War empowers & grows gov't. Statism is the REAL enemy of those who want a truly Free Market and Personal Liberty for ALL.

The Fed & IRS corrupt crony politicians with the ability to redistribute, borrow & debase to buy “support” from Unions, “Too Big to Fail” Corporations, the Military-Industrial Complex & Wall Street cartel.

Central Banking = Central Economic Planning Tyranny!

Why and HOW all the TYRANNICAL Statism possible?

Watch: “Statism's Assembly Line” on YouTube.

[kirbyroxy]

@yakyakyak69 the usa didnt ask for money for the military it was some other stuiped shit obama wanted

[redartatem9]

what is the name of the music?

[supramanz]

An ad for a warship? Fries?

[bestamerica]

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wow america LCS warship is so great wonderful weapon,,,

this LCS need more guns, more radars, more weapons

[nakazatoGTR]

a larger design for an aircraft carrier variant looks mean too...

[yakyakyak69]

What happens when gov't runs out of other people's money?

Just ask the Soviets...