Which modern destroyer could remain useful beyond its first salvo if sent back to the Korean War to help drive North Korean and Chinese forces to the Chinese border?
Short answerSejong the Great or Maya, for air-defence and strike firepower, helicopters, and radar support for air control over the peninsula.
NotesSejong the Great or a Maya-class destroyer is the preferred choice for the Korean War scenario. Both offer substantial air-defence firepower and strike capability. Their helicopters add another useful asset, while their radar is expected to provide broad monitoring of the peninsula and support air control. The choice therefore rests on several continuing functions as well as the initial missile attack.