Re: How China learned about the key weakness of a U.S. aircraft carrier...

Mike wrote:
In one case several years ago, a Chinese officer asked a U.S. Navy
officer during a visit to identify the key weakness of a U.S. aircraft
carrier, a major Chinese target in any U.S.-Chinese conflict over
Taiwan.
The officer was naively told that the weakest point is under the
hull, and that it also happens to be closest to where its ammunition is
stored.

Vince wrote:
OFCS "naively told"

I'm laughing because since the 1920s its been well understood that the
most vulnerable part of a ship is "under the hull"

OMFG, run for the hills! The apocalypse is clearly upon us... I actually
agreed with Viknce on something.

This "key weakness" flap is an absolute crock. Sounds like the
Washington Times all right.


Jeff


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