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A stealth 500-tonne fast attack “carrier killer” missile boat under development is pictured in this computer-generated rendition released in December 2010.

Apr 28, 2012

Image provided courtesy of the Republic of China Navy

1 posted on 04/27/2012 8:05:50 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Is it me, or has Naval Warfare in the last century been Circular?
2 posted on 04/27/2012 8:13:53 PM PDT by KC_Lion (A Romney victory means that the socialistsÂ’ takeover of both parties is now complete)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

ABOUT TIME!. Make enough to sell to the Philippines and So. Korea, and maybe even Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

Put a “ring of flying steel” around the Red Chinese Navy, and use them if necessary.

“Gam Bai”.


4 posted on 04/27/2012 8:31:58 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: sukhoi-30mki

In peacetime speed is emphasized. In war armor.


5 posted on 04/27/2012 8:36:19 PM PDT by DariusBane (People are like sheep and have two speeds: grazing and stampede)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

What would save these ships from being obliterated in a hurry by Chinese aircraft as soon as they got anywhere near the carrier’s zone? Wouldn’t a number of small subs be much harder to detect and therefore more effective? Or is this a desperation move on Taiwan’s part given that no one will sell them new subs?


7 posted on 04/27/2012 9:28:40 PM PDT by Chiltepe
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