"Giz" wrote in message
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It takes a B-2 a loooonng time to fly from the US to a target in the
Middle East. Not exactly an on demand platform.


How does the speed of a B-2 compare to that of an aircraft carrier?



To fly that same aircraft from somewhere
near the fight requires host country approval.


Why is that a problem?



Remember how difficult it was for the Air Force to get in the fight
against Libya?


Eldorado Canyon? I recall the F-111s had to take a lengthier route than
desired and that carrier aviation alone wasn't up to the task. Is that not
correct?



Just think, that was with
host country approval. CV aviation will always have that advantage over
shore based. 4.5 acres of sovereign territory that can go to the fight.


4.5 acres that can go to the fight at a rather slow speed, joining the
land-based aviation already involved.