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EclipsetheRuin · 10-03-2004, 20:13 PM

This maybe a stupid idea, but I think that the United States Navy should build a SuperBattleShip ( I dubbed it the Leviathan Class ). I believe that a mammoth capital ship, would menace and make enemy navies cower at its firepower. The Leviathan would include a large assorment of weaponry, including the classic 16 inch big guns, refitted with newer barrels, capable of extended range. It would also include the 11 inch guns that could fire 200 miles. This superbattleship would also include a large VLS system. The defencive power of this beast would be just as potent. SAMS, and advanced version of the Phalax system, and Anti-Submarine Torpedos. To accomdate this large arsenal of firepower, the Leviathan would be approximently 2000-2500 feet long. However, it would not resembe a conventional warship. It would resembe the arsenal ship, ( sittin low in the water) more than a regular battleship. Because of its large size, it would send off a huge radar signature, to lessen this problem, steath tech woud be employed onto this colossal ship. The technology on this ship would be state of the art and a majority of the ship would be automated. However, a substantial crew would be needed. The Leviathan definatly would have many drawbacks, including large radar signature, hefty price, and a gigantic propulsion system. But the firepower of this ship would be unmatched. Combined with a large fleet of Carriers, Cruisers, etc... there would be no stopping the US navy. I know you could send a nuke into the fleet however, it would start a nuclear war, which most countries no not want ( M.A.D.)thus the end of the world. Maybe im a retarded student, sitting on his computer too much, but I think this idea could work. Please leave comments.

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EclipsetheRuin New Member Join Date: 10-03-04 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 18 Country:	SuperBattleShip- ( Leviathan Class ) This maybe a stupid idea, but I think that the United States Navy should build a SuperBattleShip ( I dubbed it the Leviathan Class ). I believe that a mammoth capital ship, would menace and make enemy navies cower at its firepower. The Leviathan would include a large assorment of weaponry, including the classic 16 inch big guns, refitted with newer barrels, capable of extended range. It would also include the 11 inch guns that could fire 200 miles. This superbattleship would also include a large VLS system. The defencive power of this beast would be just as potent. SAMS, and advanced version of the Phalax system, and Anti-Submarine Torpedos. To accomdate this large arsenal of firepower, the Leviathan would be approximently 2000-2500 feet long. However, it would not resembe a conventional warship. It would resembe the arsenal ship, ( sittin low in the water) more than a regular battleship. Because of its large size, it would send off a huge radar signature, to lessen this problem, steath tech woud be employed onto this colossal ship. The technology on this ship would be state of the art and a majority of the ship would be automated. However, a substantial crew would be needed. The Leviathan definatly would have many drawbacks, including large radar signature, hefty price, and a gigantic propulsion system. But the firepower of this ship would be unmatched. Combined with a large fleet of Carriers, Cruisers, etc... there would be no stopping the US navy. I know you could send a nuke into the fleet however, it would start a nuclear war, which most countries no not want ( M.A.D.)thus the end of the world. Maybe im a retarded student, sitting on his computer too much, but I think this idea could work. Please leave comments.