Roughly 10,000 tons is proposed as the entry point for a globally deployable primary warfighting asset. The requirement combines worldwide presence with combat at the highest level. HMS Warrior provides the starting example for comparison with later ships. The estimate is approximate and concerns that demanding combination of roles, rather than every naval mission.
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The case for a 10,000-ton threshold for global warfighting
Roughly 10,000 tons is offered as a rule of thumb for combining worldwide presence with a primary role in high-end naval combat.