Black Swan anti-submarine groups were exceptionally dangerous to a submarine once they gained contact. The comparison likens that specialist excellence to the F-22, while the Hunt's broader escort utility resembles the F-35's intended general-purpose role. The analogy concerns force design rather than literal technical equivalence between ships and aircraft. A specialist can dominate its chosen mission, while an all-rounder accepts less peak performance in exchange for usefulness across many tasks. This moment explains why navies need high-end specialists alongside numerous flexible escorts.
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Hunts and Black Swans as generalists and specialists
A comparison with the F-22 and F-35 frames Black Swan sloops as formidable anti-submarine specialists and Hunts as flexible general-purpose escorts.