GF class is superior in its function. QE class pioneering in Automation and less crew requirements, as well as the Twin Island design that many other countries plan to copy in their future carrier designs.
Given a choice of one or the other then obviously the Gerald R Fird class… buuut… it cost was a limiting factor you could have 3 QE class with money left over for significant defensive upgrades instead… this would be a serious consideration! TBH there were several compromises made to the QE class design during the design & development process, I think it was a huge mistake to make some of the cuts they did although it is possible per design to be a CATOBAR capable, which would be for me an essential upgrade. Also I think it was a mistake not to make the QE nuclear powered, not an option for every country to complete but the UK certainly had the capability and expertise to do this. Given the potential of earlier designs I genuinely believe the IK were in a position to build a better carrier that while not having the full complement of aircraft the Ford class does, would have been so good that you genuinely would have had a carrier that would have been much closer to or equal to the Ford in most areas it lacks… but below half the cost, and with the given lower manning requirements would mean you could have 2 for the price of 1 and been muuuuch better off for doing so.
Finally a constructive answer. Thank you so much for sharing your technical opinion. Comments like yours are fundamental for the success of my channel. Best regards!
Prince of Wales is planned to get EMALS for launching drones up to 25,000 KG. As for Nuclear engine, most of the world doesn't allow nuclear powered vessels into their waters or ports, so that along with the cost moved the RN away. I do like your ideas for an ideal world though. But alas we have politicians looking out for themselves..
3 QE carriers to one GF carrier but lets be honest here the GF carrier is way a head of our QE class in nearly everything but cost , so depends on what you can afford one carrier in one part of the world or three decent carriers in three locations , we are not the US
From a technical perspective the QE Class is pioneering in Automation, the Twin Island design and lower crew requirements, that lots of other countries planning carriers are seeking to emulate.
QE class adequate for purpose, GF class superior in many ways, but mainly built for the threat of the Pacific ocean where as QE built for smaller conflicts. Both good but maybe QE more flexible design
QE is made for large conflicts as well, its just smaller and less capable than GF. Britain created them in mind to be used with the US, to help relieve pressure on their carrier deployments and NATO.
USS Gerald R Ford.
USS G R Ford over HMS Q Elizabeth.
Depends on total capability or value for money lol
Agree
Definitely the Gerald Ford. Go USA!
GF class is superior in its function. QE class pioneering in Automation and less crew requirements, as well as the Twin Island design that many other countries plan to copy in their future carrier designs.
Given a choice of one or the other then obviously the Gerald R Fird class… buuut… it cost was a limiting factor you could have 3 QE class with money left over for significant defensive upgrades instead… this would be a serious consideration!
TBH there were several compromises made to the QE class design during the design & development process, I think it was a huge mistake to make some of the cuts they did although it is possible per design to be a CATOBAR capable, which would be for me an essential upgrade.
Also I think it was a mistake not to make the QE nuclear powered, not an option for every country to complete but the UK certainly had the capability and expertise to do this.
Given the potential of earlier designs I genuinely believe the IK were in a position to build a better carrier that while not having the full complement of aircraft the Ford class does, would have been so good that you genuinely would have had a carrier that would have been much closer to or equal to the Ford in most areas it lacks… but below half the cost, and with the given lower manning requirements would mean you could have 2 for the price of 1 and been muuuuch better off for doing so.
Finally a constructive answer. Thank you so much for sharing your technical opinion. Comments like yours are fundamental for the success of my channel. Best regards!
Prince of Wales is planned to get EMALS for launching drones up to 25,000 KG.
As for Nuclear engine, most of the world doesn't allow nuclear powered vessels into their waters or ports, so that along with the cost moved the RN away.
I do like your ideas for an ideal world though. But alas we have politicians looking out for themselves..
The best two aircraft carriers on the planet. The US carriers are superior, but, they cost over 3 times more per carrier.
Go Queen Elizabeth. Better value for money.
3 QE carriers to one GF carrier but lets be honest here the GF carrier is way a head of our QE class in nearly everything but cost , so depends on what you can afford one carrier in one part of the world or three decent carriers in three locations , we are not the US
From a technical perspective the QE Class is pioneering in Automation, the Twin Island design and lower crew requirements, that lots of other countries planning carriers are seeking to emulate.
QE class adequate for purpose, GF class superior in many ways, but mainly built for the threat of the Pacific ocean where as QE built for smaller conflicts. Both good but maybe QE more flexible design
QE is made for large conflicts as well, its just smaller and less capable than GF. Britain created them in mind to be used with the US, to help relieve pressure on their carrier deployments and NATO.
Better or worse they are alies