How to Merge Battleships and Aircraft Carriers: Interdiction Assault Ship
Summary: The Reagan-era saw the reactivation of the Iowa-class battleships, but their post-Cold War retirement was swift. A proposed 'Interdiction Assault Ship' (IAS) modification never materialized. This concept would have removed a gun turret for a Harrier flight deck, 155mm howitzers, and a massive missile silo field. The IAS was designed to counter Soviet ships like the Kirov-class and support amphibious assaults. Though ambitious, the concept was likely too specialized for the era's conflicts. Читать дальше...