Can a modern Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Carrier Strike Group survive a massive Chinese anti-ship missile barrage? In this video, we examine claims from a leaked U.S. wargame report suggesting that even a Ford-class carrier escorted by an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer could be vulnerable to large-scale saturation attacks.
Using the naval warfare simulator Sea Power, we recreate a high-intensity China vs USA scenario. The simulation begins with Chinese electronic warfare operations designed to disrupt radar, sensors, and communications. This is followed by coordinated waves of YJ-17 anti-ship missiles, YJ-18 supersonic cruise missiles, and YJ-21 hypersonic weapons targeting the carrier strike group.
The U.S. Navy responds with a layered missile defense strategy, including SM-3 ballistic missile defense interceptors, SM-6 multi-role missiles, ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile), RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles, and shipboard laser defenses. We analyze how Aegis-equipped escorts perform against saturation attacks and hypersonic threats in modern naval combat.
How effective is layered missile defense against advanced Chinese anti-ship systems? Can a Ford-class carrier group withstand sustained electronic warfare and missile waves?
If you’re interested in U.S. Navy capabilities, Chinese military modernization, hypersonic missile threats, carrier strike group tactics, and realistic naval combat simulations, this in-depth breakdown delivers detailed analysis and combat modeling insights.
Article: https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/leaked-u-s-war-games-show-china-could-sink-uss-gerald-r-ford-carrier-in-potential-taiwan-conflict
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5:31 YJ-17 & YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile Attacks
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