Big warships need more short range weapons
Modern large warships of today lack short range weapons for self protection and close range engagement. Take a look at the armaments available today on aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ship , supply or support ship, most are small calibre guns which do not offer any real assault ability.
Once these big ships are isolated from their other better arms ships in their naval task force, they are sitting duck ! Even modern destroyers or frigates suffer from the same fate. If any one have a few portable anti tank missile launchers would be able to take out a big destroyer. If you try to count how many guns a big US Navy destroyer has, it will not exceed 5. Probably a 5 inch main gun, 2 Phalanx CIWS and a few 20-25mm cannon.
If a few laser guided or GPS guided short range missiles are available it would make a big difference! A few would mean 20 or more missiles to defend the ships or engage close range attackers. Put in a few rapid firing mini guns at strategic position would enhance the defences of such big ships.
Once these big ships are isolated from their other better arms ships in their naval task force, they are sitting duck ! Even modern destroyers or frigates suffer from the same fate. If any one have a few portable anti tank missile launchers would be able to take out a big destroyer. If you try to count how many guns a big US Navy destroyer has, it will not exceed 5. Probably a 5 inch main gun, 2 Phalanx CIWS and a few 20-25mm cannon.
If a few laser guided or GPS guided short range missiles are available it would make a big difference! A few would mean 20 or more missiles to defend the ships or engage close range attackers. Put in a few rapid firing mini guns at strategic position would enhance the defences of such big ships.
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