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I think you are missing the point about this ship.the role was strike cruiser, not LHD. this ship was an cruiser first, then an carrier..... and even as an carrier, it wasn't an 'real carrier', as it's role was not escort but strike.
for the anti- submarine capabilities: with a sonar, ASROC, torpedo tubes and possibly ASW helicopters, I think this ship will just be as good as an burke or maybe even spruance in this role.
the CSGN program was an huge program with different ships en designs. the way you say it 'the ship went from a surface combatant to a mini carrier with surface combatant qualities.'...... this was the second design in the series. I can understand why they haven't build it, you are right about quite a few of the design flaws.... but I don't see that 'csgn burke thingie' doing it any better. making in smaller also won't work, as you then can carry even fewer aircraft.
@ timothyc: thanks! I will finish the sideview tonight, do you need credit? and are there any points which still need changes? (I saw you already fixed the bilge keel, thanks
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EDIT: finished it now
top view will come in an separate image in the future, when I have time to make the top views of the gun, mast, harpoons and rail launcher.