Originally posted by Gun Grape
*As far as striking further the Iowas are exactly helpless mind you outside Iowas guns the Toms on the Iowa's pending which version Anti ship (TASM), Land Attack (TLAM-C), and (TLAM-N) TLAM-N range capability is 1500 miles. As well the Harp systems vary in range pending its use 64nm/85nm. And as well have plenty of room for upgraded systems to be adapted and integrated. The room is there were just not using it and filling the space with excuses about manning them.
*Lets also keep in mind that Burke is also many of years younger then the Iowas
and constantly updated as the Iowas were always treated as bastard children until the Navy needed them and then gave them minimal upgrades enough for the mission and then back to mothballs time and time again.[/HTML]
Bottom line a Burke could never replace an Iowa two differnt ships two different purposes.
* The Iowas have already proven they stand the test of time with minimal upgrades (63 years and still afloat and ready). The Burkes are constanly upgraded and have only lived 15 years and undergo constant upgrade.
I'd take an updated Iowa.
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