SURFACE FLEETS: FLEXIRLE RESCALING

摘要

As 2020 dawns, the UK's Royal Navy Fleet, remarkably, now includes two Capital Ships (HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and HMS PRINCE OF WALES) reputed to be the largest, most powerful and most modern vessels ever constructed for the Royal Navy. These vessels have set their bows to the sea for the first time - a full 77 years after the last class of Strike Carriers (HMS EAGLE and HMS ARK ROYAL) were ordered. [1] Most commentary focuses only on the immediate tactical deployment (and associated capex and opex costs) of the new Capital Ships.