A modern 42,000-ton combatant would demand nuclear power and a vast magazine

What could a navy put into a 42,000-ton warship today if armour were not the priority?

A nuclear-powered ship of that size could support extensive aviation, boat facilities, and an exceptionally large missile and gun battery.

A non-nuclear power plant would squander the opportunity offered by a 42,000-ton hull. The envisioned ship combines a full helicopter suite, a launch-and-recovery bay, and hundreds of weapons, with volume rather than armour dominating the modern design.