Since the beginning of the Cold War in 1947, the two camps of the United States and the Soviet Union have begun a fierce confrontation that lasted for 44 years. This war without gunpowder was finally brought to an end by the economic difficulties and internal contradictions of the Soviet Union, and the United States took the opportunity to consolidate its position as a global hegemon. But this does not mean that the dominance of the United States will be entrenched forever, and as Russia gradually recovers and rises, friction and conflict between the two countries become more frequent.
The United States, as the world's sole superpower, has a strong military strength that goes without saying. Russia, on the other hand, was once at a low ebb, but with the profound heritage of the Soviet Union, it was still able to compete with the United States. So, when these two militarily strong opponents really clash each other, who can have the last laugh?
Regarding such a hot issue, an expert from a US think tank once gave a bold prediction: If the United States and Russia fight, the United States will win within seven days. This prediction has sparked a lot of discussion. Why is this expert so confident? Is the United States really that powerful?
In terms of naval strength, the United States has an absolute advantage. The United States has 11 large nuclear-powered aircraft carriers with a full load displacement of 9-110,000 tons, which are deployed around the world and have global arrival and strike capabilities. There are also 9 amphibious assault ships with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons, which is actually equivalent to between light and medium aircraft carriers. These ships have powerful strike capabilities and flexible combat methods. In addition, the US military has 98 Aegis destroyers, which have powerful air defense and anti-missile capabilities, and can provide strong protection for the aircraft carrier fleet.
Russia's naval strength, on the other hand, is relatively weak; its only aircraft carrier has been in service for more than 30 years, not to mention its backward performance, and has suffered frequent breakdowns, and it has been lying in the nest for more than two years; Russia has no money to upgrade and repair it, nor does it have the money to build a new aircraft carrier. The Russian army has only one cruiser to look at, and in such a comparison, the US Navy has a greater advantage and chance of winning.
In addition, the scientific and technological strength of the United States is also one of the important factors in its victory. From drones to fifth-generation stealth fighters, from GPS to cyber warfare technology, the United States maintains a leading position in the world. These advanced military technologies can provide the United States with strong support and assistance in the war.
But that doesn't mean Russia doesn't have any chances of winning. Russia, as a country with a rich military heritage, has a nuclear arsenal and strategic missile forces that are incomparable to other countries, and belongs to the existence with the largest number and the most powerful explosions. Once the war escalates to the level of a nuclear war, then the result will be devastating, and no one can afford such consequences. Therefore, under the deterrence of nuclear weapons, the United States and Russia will maintain restraint and caution and will not rush into a fight.
In fact, in order to deal with the threat of US aircraft carriers, Russia has a killer weapon. That is its nuclear submarines, hypersonic missiles, Poseidon nuclear torpedoes. Each is ahead of the U.S. presence and can pose a lethal threat to aircraft carriers. Therefore, in terms of strategic weapons, the United States and Russia have always been in a state of balance, otherwise they would have started fighting a long time ago, and the United States would not have dared to raise only its mouth and impose economic sanctions for more than 30 years.
If there is a real exchange of fire one day in the future, the question of who wins and who loses will become meaningless. Because that would be a nuclear war, the end of humanity. No one has good fruit, and there are no winners. It's a question of how many humans can survive. It's possible to return to the Stone Age, and the American experts said that winning the opponent in 7 days is obviously a fantasy, just self-exalted, what do you think?