Top Warships
Even in this era of hi-tech warfare, with precision bombing and most sophisticated UAVs, warships still hold a special position in modern warfare. These ships have always played a crucial role in winning war and making strategic moves in naval warfare. Three-fourth of our earth is covered with great water bodies and naturally, these war beasts on the water would play a crucial role in any war of nations around the world.
From the ambitious Royal Navy battleship of the sixteenth century to the latest US Navy Iowa-class, warships over the years have passed through great evolution. Here, in this article, we would introduce top 5 warships of the world.
Charles de Gaulle Class (France)
This is one of the largest and unique ship in its class. This aircraft carrier isthe only nuclear-powered warship, other than Nimitz class of USA. This carrier was first commissioned during 2001, at a cost of approximately USD 4 billion. Charles de Gaulle initially suffered its own share of problems in the form of poor construction, high radioactivity and inadequate length of the flight deck. The ship is capable of carrying 40 fighter aircraft and can stay afloat for as long as 20 years before it needs refueling. The warship, having already taken part in major battles around the world including the Afganistan war against the Taliban, is one of the most sophisticated war dragons on the water.
Nimitz Class (USA)
At present, it is the biggest and most sophisticated nuclear-powered warship in the world. At a price tag of USD4.5 billion per unit, these carriers arethe most expensive ship as of date. Ten ships of this class has given an unbeatable military might to the United States.It can stay afloat for 20 years before being refueled and needs a service only in every 50 years. The offensive capability and sophistication of this gigantic warship, far excels most other warships in the world. The usual array of deadly missiles and guns available on boardagainst incoming enemy missiles and aircraft.Having a 5000 crew capacity and 90 fighter aircraft carrying capability, it leads the US Navy’s defense maneuvers on blue water. These carriers are meant to serve US Navy for at least 50 years. It is worth mentioning that US is already building the next generation Gerald R. Ford class, carrier which is even bigger unit having a price tag of whopping USD 9-12 billion!
America Class (USA)
This gigantic amphibious assault vessel is the newest addition to the offensive fleet capability of the US Navy. This warship is capable of operating larger and more sophisticated fighter aircraft, like F35 Lightning II Stealth and MV22 Osprey transport aircraft. At a price tag of USD 3.4 billion, these ships can carry, depending on the mission objectives, around 1700 marines, artillery and combination of vehicles.
America Class ships are known for their huge capability in carrying most formidable air power that include fighter aircraft, apart from attack, assault and transport helicopters.
We need to keep a close eye on China 24/7 there military is looking at any opportunity to strike us when we list expect it.
China will take full advantage of our incompetent president, and that alone can get us into a shooting war with them.
This writing is not up to basic standrds, even for someone who calls his or her self a “journalist.” It is not “aircrafts” for instance. The correct English is “40 aircraft, ” or “40 airplanes.”
Did you buy this article from a free Lance writer in China?
It was clearly not written by a native speaker of English.
Did you understand the article? It’s a Technology Blog and not a piece of literature.
You are clearly someone who decided to close the eyes and not to accept changes in the world. Read this article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/10177045/Boeing-shares-dive-after-Dreamliner-catches-fire-at-Heathrow.html
And tell us, how many times “aircrafts” word has been used.!! Accept the changes and ensure your eyes and ears are open. Also , let us know if there is a ban on the writing English articles by non-native speakers!
I am not an english native speaker but I know the word “herself” is one word not two words like how you use it on your comments. You use capital letter “L”on the word “free lance” which is not a proper noun. Did you mean “Lance Armstrong”? lol!
Freelance (one word ) and free lance (two words) are both acceptable according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary but do not use a capital letter for a common noun, unless it starts a sentence. 🙂
I appreciate your comment. You have shown that finding fault is probably the easiest thing in the world!!