Originally Posted by
Wander00
The Russian comment about a nice fat target seems to have some logic to it. Probably been discussed before but I wonder why we did not have more, smaller, through-deck whatevers instead
Yes, the Russian comment is a typical response but it works both ways - their rotten Kuznetsov is equally as vulnerable and the West have the means to sink her if required. IF anyone had the balls to attack QNLZ or USS Ford, then it’s all-out conflict again and everything is fair game. I’d also say that a considerable number of defence measures would to have be overcome for that to happen.
Oh, and killing T-50s would be a complete turkey shoot with F-22 and F-35. I also think the UK diversifying their F-35 to a shore-based element (F-35A) is a good idea. IF the Carrier was sunk, you don’t lose all your eggs (cough, Atlantic Conveyor, cough)