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Posted by Dean A. Markley on August 15, 2026, 06:56:33, in reply to "Re: Trials started"
My best guess is that due to the stealth technology used in the F-35, it takes several years to train the crew in maintenance and care of the aircrafts systems.
Dean 
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why does it take several years to make a carrier f35c capable??? it was designed as a carrier aircraft from the start???? Previous Message
The linked article stated that the trials began on 12 August.
It is true that the new systems caused delays to the programme.
However, reverting to the long-out-of-production systems of the Nimitz class would require a significant redesign of the Ford-class ships and cause further delays.
The Ford class is designed around an electric system. Replacing them would require not only a redesign around this system, but also of the entire energy system and distribution, e.g. the transfer of steam to the catapults. Perhaps 50% of the ship would need to be redesigned, and new production lines would need to be set up for outdated technology.
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