the title says it... I can somewhat understand the elimination of large caliber guns from service, what with missiles and planes being able to accomplish largely the same tasks, but almost everyone who mentions bringing back the Iowas mentions their ability to endure a large amount of punishment while continuing to fight. I realize that there are many "active" defensive measures that exist today, but isn't that putting a lot of faith in technology, when one missile could potentially sink your ship? It cant be a cost issue, because these ships are so expensive as it is, whats a hundred million more invested in armor?
So, what gives, why dont we see armored missile cruisers or something of the like?
(PS please excuse the questions if it seems silly, I dont know a terribly large amount about warships, but I greatly enjoy reading what you guys have to say)
So, what gives, why dont we see armored missile cruisers or something of the like?
(PS please excuse the questions if it seems silly, I dont know a terribly large amount about warships, but I greatly enjoy reading what you guys have to say)
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