honestly might be hard to build a proper cruiser. A zumwalt sized design is likely the biggest the budget can bare. The last time we looked at a proper cruiser its was at least 20 kilotons
And you are an even dumber idiot if you think Bill Clinton had much say in the US budget except for signing the bills passed by both houses of a very penny pinching Republican controlled House and Senate which hated him.
That is the dumbest thing anyone has ever said about Clinton. He is the reason we are having to rebuild what was lost.
Look we had a budget to run our boats. Congress approved it. He disbanded the Boat Units anyway. No logic. No rhyme or reason. Just because he could. So save your Clinton worship for yourself.
Well we could build in the size range of the Virginias. I think Congress could approve funds for a few hulls.
the virginas aren't exactly cruisers either and for that matter are about the size of flight III burke in terms of displacement. they just got reclassified during construction from being destroyer leaders. the last proper cruiser we built was long beach.
Technically the Spruance Class was the size of a World War II light Cruiser. The tonnage for various classes of ships has changed over the years.
true. I should have clarified that I was referring to a ship built with a proper cruiser hull(with all the strength and the like that implies) and not merely enlarged destroyers
Ah Gotcha. Well a larger version of the new DDX with a few alterations could fit the bill.
honestly that's what I suspect will happen, anyways what's your thoughts on the proposed design of the DDX?Ah Gotcha. Well a larger version of the new DDX with a few alterations could fit the bill.
It has potential. But I would rather it have 2 main deck guns instead of just one. Although I like the Burkes I have never been a fan it having only one Deck Gun.
indeed. if nothing else putting one of those italian rapid firing 76mm guns over the hangar would work
That would be a good addition. Something that can engage fast boats and other targets that need heavier firepower than MA Deuce can deliver.
the italian 76mm can reach out to 40km with specialized ammo and moreover it has a tested anti missile ability
And a single 3" OTO Melera is what the Perrys got ... in a wierd spot for a main gun. They were designed in the early 1970's.
82.5ish years between being laid down and being sold for scrap is a very long life for a ship. Most people don't live that long.
Well at least a few WW2 Battleships have been saved. We still have them at least.