The article hints that the Army has problematic systems too. Namely the Comanche helicopter or Crusader self-propelled artillery. Systems rushed into service before the technology has reached maximum usability.
It should be noted that all 5 of these are currently on active duty with personnel doing their best to deal with the shortcomings.
1. F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has colorfully described the F-35 program as "f---ed up."
2. Zumwalt-class destroyer
They lack working guns which rounds cost $1 million each
3. Littoral Combat Ship
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), sometimes referred to as the "Little Crappy Ship," has suffered from uncontrolled cost overruns, delivery delays, and various mechanical problems.
4. Ford-class aircraft carrier
The electromagnetic catapults don’t work correctly.
5. Electromagnetic naval railgun
It suffers from rate of fire limitations, significant energy demands, and other troubling technological problems that make this weapon a poor replacement for existing guns or missile systems.
Details and more @ Here are 5 of the worst weapons projects the US military has in the works
It should be noted that all 5 of these are currently on active duty with personnel doing their best to deal with the shortcomings.
1. F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has colorfully described the F-35 program as "f---ed up."
2. Zumwalt-class destroyer
They lack working guns which rounds cost $1 million each
3. Littoral Combat Ship
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), sometimes referred to as the "Little Crappy Ship," has suffered from uncontrolled cost overruns, delivery delays, and various mechanical problems.
4. Ford-class aircraft carrier
The electromagnetic catapults don’t work correctly.
5. Electromagnetic naval railgun
It suffers from rate of fire limitations, significant energy demands, and other troubling technological problems that make this weapon a poor replacement for existing guns or missile systems.
Details and more @ Here are 5 of the worst weapons projects the US military has in the works