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Sometng to keep in mind, is that with bulk, comes a compromise in performance.
Of course, the surface area of the Seawise was staggering, and if it were a carrier, it's air compliment would be double that of a current super carrier. Also as a combination carrier and battle platform, it's offensive abilities would be impressive.
However, the Seawise could only make 16 knots at best speed and it took her over five miles to stop. Steering was a nightmare and she had trouble navigating areas like the English Channel and a number of oil terminals, so there would be severe limitations on operational areas with a military application.
It seems that there is a certain point where too big is too much.
Sometng to keep in mind, is that with bulk, comes a compromise in performance.
Of course, the surface area of the Seawise was staggering, and if it were a carrier, it's air compliment would be double that of a current super carrier. Also as a combination carrier and battle platform, it's offensive abilities would be impressive.
However, the Seawise could only make 16 knots at best speed and it took her over five miles to stop. Steering was a nightmare and she had trouble navigating areas like the English Channel and a number of oil terminals, so there would be severe limitations on operational areas with a military application.
It seems that there is a certain point where too big is too much.
Sys was asking how big of a warship was possible...That's why I initially asked/answered: It depends on what you expect the ship to do
The very first U.S. carrier was the Langley (CV-1)Isn't the new carriers supposed to go back to the old way of naming them, with the first one being named USS Enterprise?
Saw it somewhere, it's also been on the picturebox.....
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