The U.S. Naval might....in all its glory

The US Navy is currently the most capable navy in the world. In the early 1990s, after the end of the Cold War, the US Navy has shifted its focus from large-scale war scenario with the Soviet Union to regional conflicts. The US fleet continues to shrink due to decreasing funding and lack of proper threat, however mainly at a cost of smaller ships, rather than major surface combatants and deadliest submarines. The US fleet is being well maintained. New ships and weapons continue to emerge. The US Navy has nearly 320 000 personnel.

The US Navy operates 11 large aircraft carriers that are used to project power. These include a single Ford class carrier and a total of 10 Nimitz and Improved Nimitz class aircraft carriers. Each of these aircraft carriers has 70-80 aircraft. It is larger and more powerful force than complete air force of many nations. The aircraft carriers are deployed in carrier battle groups alongside a host of escorting warships and attack submarines. These escorting vessels and boats provide protection for the carriers from air-, missile-, sea- and underwater threats. Also these escorts provide additional strike capabilities themselves.

The US Navy has a significant amphibious assault capabilities. The so called "gator navy" operates 8-9 America class and Wasp class amphibious assault ships. Each of these warships carry around 1 700-2 000 marines, as well as their armored vehicles, and deliver them ashore by tiltrotors, helicopters and howercraft. These warships are larger than most aircraft carriers. Additionally there are 11 San Antonio class large amphibious transports that also provide long-range amphibious capability. The US Marine Corps has more than 180 000 personnel and their own naval aviation, even though this service is not directly related to the US Navy.

There are 22 Ticonderoga class missile cruisers. These were the first surface combatant ships equipped with the AEGIS weapon system, the most sophisticated air defense system in the world. These cruisers are designed to protect battle groups from missile attacks.

The US Navy is building 3 extremely advanced and stealthy Zumwalt class destroyers. These are the largest destroyers ever built. Actually in terms of size, displacement and armament the Zumwalt class ships are closer to cruisers rather than destroyers. These warships are focused on land attack, but can also perform anti-aircraft and naval fire support. Also there are 64 Arleigh Burke class general-purpose destroyers that incorporate highly advanced weaponry and systems.

There are no frigates in service with the US Navy. Instead these were recently replaced by Freedom and Independence class littoral combat ships. These small vessels carry little weapons at all and are not designed to combat equal warships.

The US Navy operates a total of 3 extremely advanced Seawolf class nuclear-powered attack submarines. These boats are much more advanced than the boats other countries operate. Also there are 14 state-of-the-art Virginia class and 35 older Los Angeles class boats in service.

There are a total of 14 active Ohio class boats that carry nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. These ballistic missile submarines have patrol areas in waters either close to the US or in the remoter parts of the world's oceans, making virtually impossible effective anti-submarine measures.

The US Navy operates over 3 700 aircraft. Most of them are F/A-18 series multi-role fighters, as well as other associated aircraft, that are deployed on aircraft carriers.

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The U.S. Naval might....in all its glory