[sukhoi-30mki]

One of many concepts

[NTHockey]

A far cry from WWII destroyers with 6-5” guns and 4 torpedo racks. Guns were very useful for close to shore bombardment.

[knarf]

HERE SHE IS

[Captain Rhino]

As I’m sure you know, the Japanese are already building light helicopter carriers on destroyer hull forms:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy%C5%ABga-class_helicopter_destroyer

Except for the Mk45 Mod 4 5”/62 caliber gun, the Hyugas are nearly as well armed and relatively fast. The full flight deck gives them more versatility.