Originally Posted by Capt P U G Wash
So from this I deduce:
Since Apache and Ocean are performing a Carrier Strike role and having a significant impact, we don’t need anything bigger, better or more expensive.
The Apache makes better targeting decisions than Harrier, lucky we kept Tornado then.
The RN’s ambition for a strike capability is limited to that of a pair of Apaches, is this a man we should trust with handling our future major strike capability?
Sherlock - As sea-based Apaches and Harriers and land-based Tornados all have distinct but complementary merits which are not mutually exclusive, the Admiral makes perfect sense so the answer to your question is "Yes".