What if Iran had attacked the ARG Bataan during its transit of the Strait of Hormuz? Here, Iran commits large parts of its navy and air force for one massive strike.
Purely fictional, for educational purposes only.
Featuring:
US:
USS Bataan (LHD5)
USS Carter Hall
USS Thomas Hudner (Arleigh Burke)
AV8B Harrier II
AH1Z
Paveway LGB
SM6/2, ESSM, RAM, Sea sparrows
Iran:
Alvand class frigates
Moudge class frigates
Bayandor class corvettes
lots of missile boats
F14A Tomcat
F4E Phantom II
F5F Tiger II
F7N Fishcan
Mirage F.1EQ6
There are many possible outcomes for this scenario. Real life might see more heavy use of drones. Still it provides a good demonstration of what would likely happen if modern day air defense systems clash with 1970/80s technology.