BOB writes-" world, it seems a
possibility of a air exchange between China and a US naval carrier
battle group. My question is what would be the likely outcome of such an
exchange? (non nuclear)

With modern SU27 and SU30 fighters, the Chinese seem far from
defenceless. Maybe even ahead. Would putting the Sukhoi's up against
F18's and F14's be an even or uneven exchange? With the newest Russian
hardware, one might give some advantage to the Chinese. BRBR

I answered-" A guy once said, 'a hamburger in another paakeg is till a
hamburger'. The Chinese 'suffer' from the same problems as their former Soviet
counterparts. Strict C/C from a ground based source, little or no thinking for
themselves. Little flying at all and little tactics other than intercepts.
Remember also they will be over the water, not over their beach, where the US
will have all the advantages. An y airborne threat will first be confronted by
small boys surface to air assets, then by the CVBG. The Chinese A/C have no
defense against modern US ship launched missiles.

The biggest threat to the CV is via a small, silent, diesel sub. "
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer