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Originally Posted by B.Smitty
I just don't see the need for something like this.
It would be massively expensive to buy and operate.
It won't help with control of the littorals as well as the LCS/DD(X) combo.
It doesn't have TMD capability of the CG(X).
The USN already has plenty of VLS cells.
A single heavyweight torp could still send it to the bottom.
It has no aviation facilities (or none mentioned).
NGFS will be in fine shape with dual-155mm DD(X)s.
Better to focus on other areas.
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I will answer the issues you raised in order.
1.) at 5.26 billion it is affordable given its capability.
2.) Doesn't need to, the DD(X) is for that purpose.
3.) TMD is not a defense term that I know of. If it is, inform me please.
4.) Yet it keeps building more.
5.) It does not need aviation facilities. Thats what aircraft carriers are for. Adding such would increase crew ect ect.
5.) Incorrect. Hullex data proves that 2-4 ADCAP torpedoes would be needed to sink a WW2 battleship. So you can conclude that this modern battleship with more armor and armor of modern design at that, would take 6-8 torpedoes to cause critical damage of a sinking possible nature.
6.) NGFS is crucial to the mission requirement of this ship, however this ship is also designed to take any other ship on the sea, providing immense pressure relief to any carrier group it is part of. The naval guns on this ship are designed with the AGS 155mm gun system in mind using concepts I've created.
Now other information relevant to the questions you've raised.
Littoral missions are irrelvant. The navy is developing smaller ships for that mission. Stand off missiles prevent opposing naval landings or littoral bombardment anyways. So thats where this ship comes in, has long distance extreme offensive power.
The Mission requirements are these:
1.) Capable of engaging Sea or Land targets with equal effectiveness.
2.) Capable of defending against Aerial targets as well as submerges force dislocators such as submarines. It is not invincible, but simply designed with the idea that defense is worthwhile.
3.)Must be capable of sustaining half a dozen or more direct hits and continue fighting.
4.) Must be able to fire with guided shells to allow accurate naval engagements and shore bombardment using its main battery.
5.)High speed
6.) Shock and Awe: Offensive and Deffensive with extreme prejudice.
7.) Main guns must be effective. The idea is to allow the ship to use 20,000 dollar guided 16 inch shells rather than 750,000 dollar tomahawks.
Unit price is around 5.26-5.8 billion dollars. An aircraft carrier is 13 billion and a DD(X) is 4.3 billion. Thats for comparison. Current missile cruisers are 1.3-3.3 billion depending on unit.