Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 1:30:34-1:33:20

What Indonesia could learn from Giuseppe Garibaldi

Using Giuseppe Garibaldi as a helicopter carrier would build on Indonesian experience, while fixed-wing operations raise a separate problem of aircraft availability.

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Question

Would Indonesia take years to learn carrier operations if it bought the former Giuseppe Garibaldi?

Short answer

Helicopter operations would be a sensible and manageable use, while Harrier or F-35 flying would require a much harder transition and suitable aircraft.

Notes

Indonesia already operates helicopters from ships, so a helicopter-carrier role would build on existing skills. This is considered a sensible and capable way to use Giuseppe Garibaldi in support of Indonesian operations. Operating Harriers or F-35s would be a larger development. The discussion then turns to the remaining life of Harrier airframes and the slow production rate of the F-35. Remanufacturing older airframes is briefly raised as a possibility.