World Affairs Board - View Single Post - Bring Back The Iowa Class Discussion And Debate

JA Boomer · 12-20-2007, 05:45 AM

Seriously man, I don't think you're being objective about this whole thing.

They are very well armored, with hull armor designed to withstand 18-inch shells and such. Modern missiles may not even dent the hull. But lets not be foolish, they are not invincible, and they can be sunk.

What offensive threat do they bring the blue water navy? Do you think in a real shooting war an enemy surface ship is going to be anywhere close to the Iowa's gun range. No, why, 1) because yes it would be suicide and 2) because they have already been taken care of by other modern US Navy assets!

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JA Boomer Contributor Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Banff, Alberta Posts: 393 Country:	Seriously man, I don't think you're being objective about this whole thing. They are very well armored, with hull armor designed to withstand 18-inch shells and such. Modern missiles may not even dent the hull. But lets not be foolish, they are not invincible, and they can be sunk. What offensive threat do they bring the blue water navy? Do you think in a real shooting war an enemy surface ship is going to be anywhere close to the Iowa's gun range. No, why, 1) because yes it would be suicide and 2) because they have already been taken care of by other modern US Navy assets!