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Why Aircraft Carriers Sail On
Despite impressive anti-access weaponry, modern aircraft carriers are still a prized possession. Why?
![The Carrier Dilemma: How Many is Enough? The Carrier Dilemma: How Many is Enough?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/4019_5243953fddac8.jpg)
The Carrier Dilemma: How Many is Enough?
Although static analyses have their value, ultimately calculations depend on competitors’ fleet size.
![Five 'Flattops' for China? Five 'Flattops' for China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/18895_52809dad0957a.jpg)
Five 'Flattops' for China?
A recent article speculates China’s navy needs three to five aircraft carriers. Even if built, not all can be ready, all the time.
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