Hey, if the Brits could get away with "through deck cruiser" a helicopter cruiser should be a breeze.
I'm just waiting for the JNSDF to introduce the Helicopter utility ship.
70,000 tons, nuclear powered, with electromagnetic cats.
I'm just waiting for the JNSDF to introduce the Helicopter utility ship.
70,000 tons, nuclear powered, with electromagnetic cats.
For a little irony on the subject matter:
http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/20091117225557.aspx
That's Hatakaze 171 in front and Kongo 173 next back, swimming with some U.S. Arleigh Burke's.
100 years almost after the Brits helped them out on the first Kongo.
My favorite is the new Hyuga - its a real carrier:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/ddh-x-pics.htm
Read something recently that they are going to build a Helicopter Cruiser class that's over 20K tons - can hardly wait to see what they call it.