If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
jokoch wrote:
I just have a thought of the above subject. Say you're the planner for an RN size navy, which one would you prefer, 4 x small CVBG or 1 x BIG CVBG? Say it's all for offensive purpose and not for homeland defence. I think it equates well in terms of tonnage and man power, but how about power projection and air power domination? Say I have 4 of the below group. 1 x Invincible (~20000 tonnes, ~1200 crew, 24 aircraft) 1 x Air defence destroyer (Type 45, or 2 x type 22?, 4-5000 tonnes range) 1 x GP destroyer/frigate (type 22) 1 x Anti Sub frigate (type 23) 1 x SSK (Colins, Kilo, 209?) 1 x Oiler, supply etc etc.. Against 1 x Nimitz (~90000 tonnes, ~5000 crew, 100 aircraft) 2 x Aegis Cruise 2 x Arleigh Burke 2 x Spruance 3 x OH Perry 1 x LA 2 x Oiler, supply etc etc... I think it matches quite evenly, but say it's against a 3rd world country, which config prevails? regards, jokoch More is better. Having 1 CVN vs 4 Invincibles, I would choose the later. The real question is what it is you want the Royal Navys mission to be. Since Britian no longer has far flung Colonies (Falklands aside) to protect and The Warsaw Pact is dead, You don't have a need for a heavy force. If you had only 1 ship, you would lack the ability to rotate ships to and area like the US can. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Must the PLANE be IFR-equipped to fly over17,500? | john smith | Home Built | 11 | August 27th 04 02:29 AM |
Transiting KCLE Class B | dutch | Instrument Flight Rules | 6 | April 22nd 04 03:17 AM |
Proud to be in the saame class as Henriques. | ArtKramr | Military Aviation | 11 | March 5th 04 02:12 AM |
USAF = US Amphetamine Fools | RT | Military Aviation | 104 | September 25th 03 03:17 PM |
Four Nimitz Aviators Safe after | Otis Willie | Naval Aviation | 0 | July 28th 03 10:31 PM |