In terms of the Iowa:
What is the operational state of the Kirov and what is the quality of its support ships? :hmm:
One Nimitz, one Iowa, plus 6+10 AEGIS cruisers and destroyers, plus multiple Frigates and 2-4 marine landing ships=power projection.
Minus the Iowa, the USN can do that a few times over.
With the two Iowa class BB's supporting the current capacity of the USN, talking about the Kirov is kind of silly.
