[Mariner]

A CVN has two principal roles, for which it is ideally suited.

Power projection against a country which is not near-peer.

And, control of the blue water sea lanes.

In the event of a war at sea against the Chinese and over Taiwan, the CVNs will be between 500 and 1000 miles away.

This article shows a lot of dumbassery.

[EVO X]

In the event of a war at sea against the Chinese and over Taiwan, the CVNs will be between 500 and 1000 miles away.

Ditto that, but at 1000 miles away the fighter jets would need refueling..