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Stealth shaping on a large BBG

Some shaping is expected to reduce detection range, while combat power would take priority in its anticipated battle-group role.

Question

Would the proposed Trump-class BBG use stealth shaping despite its large size?

Short answer

Some shaping is expected to reduce detection range, while combat power would take priority in its anticipated battle-group role.

Notes

Stealth shaping would seek to shorten the range at which such a large ship could be detected. Reduced visibility would have to be balanced against additional firepower. A ship accompanying a carrier battle group would be expected to do substantial fighting. In that role, room for combat power would take priority over further reductions in detectability.