Can China's 'Dreadnought' Tip the Naval Balance?

The National Interest ^ | March 19, 2016 | Lyle J. Goldstein

[Jimmy Valentine]

Interesting that the Chinese have gone up in tonnage to enhance the weapons platform. This is about the tonnage of a WW2 cruiser.

[Hiryusan]

Take a look at the history of Illinois & Kentucky’s machinery. They wound up in the 4 Sacramento AOEs, a half set of machinery each. These ships not only served the fleet for ~50 years, but kept a healthy supply of crew trained in the plants for whenever the BBs were pulled out for further service.

[exit82]

Thanks, mk, never saw those pictures before.

[Fraxinus]

Burke is looking last century.

Burke is a 50+ year old design. I believe the US Navy needs to go on a design and building binge, as I would like to see a Navy in 30 years with 200 ships less than 20 years old. This should result in a Navy with ~300 ships as they seem to last ~50 years before being worn out.

[husky ed]

Theres some BB's still floating after 75 years ;-)

Ed

[Bull Snipe]

Not only was Kentucky’s bow used to repair the Wisconsin, all four turbine and reduction gear sets were used to power the USS Sacramento AOE-1 and USS Camden AOE-2.

[Bull Snipe]

Not only was Kentucky’s bow used to repair the Wisconsin, all four turbine and reduction gear sets were used to power the USS Sacramento AOE-1 and USS Camden AOE-2.

[mkjessup]

Very cool indeed!

[jmcenanly]

My guess would be either Monogram or Revell. Either that,or they studied photos from online.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

We need more battleships! We are laging behind. Only this time arm them with rail guns! We need ships that will cast the shadow of fear into the hearts of the Chinese and Russians.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

Nice pictures.