Figure 25 performs a present value comparison of three
different vessel configurations by mission. The multi
purpose cost is significantly more expensive to construct
and operate. Clearly, a more specialized mission oriented
Navy would require more vessels and better operations
management. A fleet increase of 35% comprising 60% type A
and 75% type B vessels could be procured and operated at:
(0.6*1.113+0.75*1.032) = 1.442C. This is about 82.5% of the
cost of procuring and operating a smaller fleet of multiple
purpose vessels.