| ID | 183281 |
| Title Proper | Sizing the Carriers—a Brief History of Alternatives |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tangredi, Sam J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the end, the debate over aircraft carriers always boils down to cost; their acquisition costs are much higher than for any other single-item defense program, making them a natural target for criticism. Combined with a simplistic perception of vulnerability, high costs tend to cause critics to declare aircraft carriers unaffordable—but “compared to what?” |
| `In' analytical Note | Naval War College Review Vol. 74, No.4; Autumn 2021: p.37-52 |
| Journal Source | Naval War College Review Vol: 74 No 4 |