I Visited The Most Overpowered US Navy Warship

So ... which camp are you in?

"Whatcha got there?" Me: a jetski with multiple seats

I have been on a Royal Navy version of these and the jet engines produce a peculiar vibration but the speed of the ships is astonishing- the fuel bill was equally terrifying.

Each day we're closer to see his face reveal 😷

Lucky 13! Marinette was the thirteenth Freedom-class LCS to be commissioned. Maybe we can call the first dozen disasters prototypes. 😅

Of course, it has received a lot of criticism. The problem is that even for the missions previously handled by the OHP in the existing U.S. Navy, there are already cheaper and more capable ships available. The concept originally desired by the U.S. Navy and Congress was to replace the Navy’s second-tier combat ships and coastal support vessels with a large number of affordable, multi-purpose littoral combat ships, but this vessel does not fit that concept at all. The cost is another issue—just building two of these can be as expensive as an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Who would like such a thing? In many ways, this project is very similar to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program being carried out concurrently. The JSF aimed to reduce costs through tri-service integration but instead saw costs skyrocket due to that very integration. Similarly, the attempt to combine different classes of ships—frigates, coastal patrol ships, and minesweepers—into one to replace them ended up failing to adequately fulfill any of their individual missions. Costs increased, many of the ambitious new technologies failed or were abandoned, and delays became rampant. At least the JSF, as the only fifth-generation fighter in the Western world aside from the F-22, managed to continue development and improvements despite the challenges. On the other hand, the LCS has already seen one of its three major missions, anti-submarine warfare, transferred to the next generation of ships entirely. Moreover, there's frequent discussion about replacing the Avenger class with another class of ships for the crucial mine countermeasure mission instead of using the LCS. Given the significant investment in MCM MM development and the fact that abandoning the mine countermeasure mission would render the LCS a costly failure, there is a determined effort to continue this mission at the very least.

That engine box goes both ways I’m sure not only keeps it from exploding into the ship but keeps ship explosions from messing with the propulsion of the vessel

I like seeing all the little details like clipping the chairs to the floor in the ward room. That was neat and simple and clever.

I been watching the retired LCSs arrive in Philadelphia over the last week, cool timing!

Didn’t think I would see myself in this video but that was a nice surprise.

This channel keeps getting better & better

Thanks I was in the Navy and we had a race from Baja to Long Beach California with 3 other destroyers in 1968

These get made right in my town of Marinette, Wisconsin. So cool to see you cover them since I’ve never been able to go inside of one!

Well done. I think this is one of your best videos if not the best outright. Clean comprehensive and clever.

Thank you for the videos!

I've seen many of your videos here on YT, and enjoyed them. This one was exceptional, though. Nicely done, sir!

What an incredible insight into the most overpowered US Navy warship! This video provided such an exciting and informative tour, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and immense capabilities of our naval forces. The dedication and skill of the crew are truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing this fascinating glimpse into the future of naval warfare!

Outstanding work sir! Retired Navy Chief. Very few creators get the details right when it comes to military topics, but you nailed it!

Well done … thanks for sharing.

What do I think the US Navy should do with the Freedom Class LCS ships: I think that these ships are a perfect fit for the US Coast Guard. They can perform interdiction, anti-piracy, oceanographic research, and Search & Rescue operations while also being able to fit into US Navy roles when called upon. The “Red Light District” and huge flight deck provide lots of capabilities to carry out those functions. The fact that they have smaller crews also fits into the Coast Guard’s needs.