Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy is composed of mostly "old and dilapidated ships", however, the presence of high-precision missiles and advanced anti-aircraft systems poses a threat to US aircraft carriers and advanced fighter F-35, пишет The National Interest.
Author notes, American aircraft carriers type Nimitz or Ford are too large and are vulnerable to military action in the limited space of the Baltic. The new Russian cruise missiles represent a real threat for them.
According to owls, under such conditions as meaningless use of deck-based fighters 35C.
The publication cites the opinion of the American expert Michael Kofman, approver, that the greatest danger for the armed forces of Western countries in the Baltic Sea are S-400, "Iskander" and "Bastion", range which reaches 250-350 km.
Today, Russia was able to attack aircraft carriers and other ships, as well as air ground targets with precision weapons of long range, that is becoming a big headache for the Allied forces in Europe, According to the expert.
The publication concludes, that in case of conflict, the Americans should keep their aircraft carriers at a great distance from the Russian "bastion" - outside the reach of missiles. Besides, Owner advised commanders along with F-35C fighters use F / A-18E / F Super Hornet, flight range which can increase the refueling tanker, eg, tanker UAV located in the development of the MQ-25 Stingray.
