Reply to post: I would have thought in modern warship design you start with the weapons....

I would have thought in modern warship design you start with the weapons....

Then figure out how big a mound of each type of them you're going to carry.

Then figure out what sensors you're going to need give them an effective range.

Then figure out how fast this package has to move under given sea conditions.

Then figure out how long you want it to be able to operate without resupply.

Then figure out what that says about how much fuel and supplies you need to do this.

And then you design the structure that's going to carry all this ammo, food, fuel and crew.

But what do I know?