The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan and its strike group. Christopher Brown / NavyChina vs. Our Aircraft Carriers -- Behind Blue Lines
Aircraft carriers have historically been vulnerable giants that could throw a punch but not take one. Even after SCB-125 modernization in the 1950s, WWII Essex class carriers had wooden flight decks with the first layer of armor at the hanger deck level.
While the generation of supercarriers beginning with the USS Forrestal incorporated many of the design lessons of earlier classes, aircraft carriers have continued to be floating bombs – packed with fuel, aircraft and ordinance that burn and explode merrily whether by accident or battle casualty.
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My Comment: In theory, this seems to be an excellent method to destroy a carrier .... a terrifying prospect if this becomes feasible.
On a side note .... I am just curious to know how much stolen US technology is in these "carrier killer" missiles if they become reality.
Update: Could It Be That China Is Developing An Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile? And Would The U.S. Tolerate It? -- Stirring Trouble Internationally
Hat Tip: New Wars.
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