Can HMS Queen Elizabeth
Is HMS Queen Elisabeth built to sustain damage e.g. multiple torpedo hits or a hit by a hypersonic missile?
41-45, M
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EugenieLaBorgia · F
Normally, an aircraft-carrier will be part of a carrier strike group comprising a cruiser, frigates, a few destroyers and possibly submarines.
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ElGuapo · 41-45, M
@EugenieLaBorgia I did not mean anything negative. Just wondering how strong he is on defence... Germany should also construct a blue water navy to help keep European and international waters safe.
EugenieLaBorgia · F
@ElGuapo No, I never thought you meant anything negative. I think all European leaders need to jolly well shape up and invest heavily in their defence instead of acting like [i]prima donnas [/i] to be honest.
ElGuapo · 41-45, M
@EugenieLaBorgia Mr Trump would be proud of you :)
Ketsan · 41-45, M
Depends what hits it and where. The Russians use big carrier killing missiles with 2000kg or nuclear warheads whereas a torpedo might break her back. Whereas a hit from something like harpoon is probably survivable.
Ketsan · 41-45, M
See the Falklands war.
ElGuapo · 41-45, M
@Ketsan I don't mean what's the point in having carriers, just that they should be designed to sustain serious punishment (like the old battleships could) in case the escorts fail. RN is pared to the bone, only 6 T45s which are noisy and easily detected by Russian black holes and their engines are not reliable.
Yes