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> I would argue that Aircraft carriers are the size and cost due to large munitions and maintenance constraints. Pretty sure runways are the reason. VTOL aircr
by marcus_holmes 5y ago
> I would argue that Aircraft carriers are the size and cost due to large munitions and maintenance constraints.
Pretty sure runways are the reason. VTOL aircraft are too expensive to operate. Helicopters aren't good at attacking ships. Conventional aircraft need a runway: aircraft carriers have to be that big.