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by donald_of_tokyo
27 Mar 2024, 23:16
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Naval Auxiliaries (MOD Chartered/Leased)
Replies: 22
Views: 10014
Japan

Re: Naval Auxiliaries (MOD Chartered/Leased)

new guy wrote: 27 Mar 2024, 20:55 Either a work boat or a USV is being carried by Anvil Point as seen in pic 3

You have Great eyes. SEA class workboat or ARCIMS USV (which is a very close sister of SEA class WB), at the middle of the cargo deck.
by donald_of_tokyo
24 Mar 2024, 01:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1011
Views: 397747
Japan

Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]

2 drones kill mark, on HMS Richmond.

by donald_of_tokyo
02 Mar 2024, 15:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1011
Views: 397747
Japan

Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]

What is this "64 major upgrades"? Curious.


by donald_of_tokyo
02 Mar 2024, 07:38
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5978
Views: 1500220
Japan

Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

I don’t understand the fascination with these small amphibious support ships other than an assumption it’s possible to do it on the cheap because we’ve spent all the money elsewhere and don’t know what to do now. Not sure how much the claim about drones making it so difficult for amphibious operati...
by donald_of_tokyo
01 Mar 2024, 14:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future ASW
Replies: 560
Views: 177258
Japan

Re: Future ASW

Nice read, but no in specific detail, I thought. Diversity of options we have.

https://www.navylookout.com/the-royal-n ... ttlespace/
by donald_of_tokyo
01 Mar 2024, 13:14
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1011
Views: 397747
Japan

Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]

HMS StAlbans back. Great to see another T23ASW coming out of LIFEX.

by donald_of_tokyo
01 Mar 2024, 12:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142461
Japan

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

I'm not certain about your CAMM costs as there are virtually zero additional equipments required to meet the Type 31 programme requirements. CAMM equipment including the common missile stockpile is funded out of the Complex Weapons stream rather than the Navy's ship acquisition stream. I have seen ...
by donald_of_tokyo
29 Feb 2024, 21:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142461
Japan

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

. So where are we now with Type 31 build contact 1.25 billion GFE from start 90 million 40 million to cover Covid and inflation 55 million for CEP 600K for S2170 SSTD this means at this time Type 31 is at 287.1 million per ship Plus the Mk41 cells and the integration of all of the weapons systems. ...
by donald_of_tokyo
29 Feb 2024, 14:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464676
Japan

Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

Just a note. The open sidewall (or hatch) at the middle-left of the picture, right below the corner 30mm gun space, is where the space for anti-sub torpedo system (MTLS) are reserved. A bit surprised to see the hatch is there, open. Some hope? Note, I do think not having MTLS is acceptable, but for ...
by donald_of_tokyo
29 Feb 2024, 13:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future ASW
Replies: 560
Views: 177258
Japan

Re: Future ASW

Good youtube to see how CAPTAS-4/2/1 VDS part can be carried on various vessels, even M-USV. Interesting is, they are thinking of passive TASS ship to be different from the active VDS ship (pinger). This idea will dramatically enhance the survivability of the "pinger". https://www.youtube....
by donald_of_tokyo
29 Feb 2024, 09:47
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142461
Japan

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

Given the low number of escorts available it’s extremely difficult to see how this could be justified. On the other hand if a meaningful increase in funding actually transpired….. https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/1762753401803215182 Seems a great deal more valuable a contribution than floatin...
by donald_of_tokyo
28 Feb 2024, 14:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5978
Views: 1500220
Japan

Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Then I don't see any need for modification. You won't be able to modify it any further than 1 Merlin, no need for the hanger to hold UAV's when they have their own storage area and 2 wildcats in the hanger should be more than suffice for the operations this platform undertakes. Just for clarity. My...
by donald_of_tokyo
28 Feb 2024, 14:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056385
Japan

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Changing the approach is always inefficient. - I see no good explanation why RN shall sell 5 T31. RN has such "tier-2" level tasks to do, KIPION. NATO fleet contribution and/or FRE tasks will be also good for T31. If now is 2015 and T31 is not yet there, hoping for more T26 and banning T31...
by donald_of_tokyo
28 Feb 2024, 00:58
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5978
Views: 1500220
Japan

Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

I would like to re-arrange the superstructure a bit fatter and shorter. This will enable second heli-pad at the bow, and make the hangar capable of 2 Merlin (or 1 Merlin + 4-6 UAVs, or 4 Wildcats). a wildcat Helicopter can already takeoff at the Bow, see below. Merlin and Chinook on the back. The h...
by donald_of_tokyo
28 Feb 2024, 00:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5978
Views: 1500220
Japan

Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

I would like to re-arrange the superstructure a bit fatter and shorter. This will enable second heli-pad at the bow, and make the hangar capable of 2 Merlin (or 1 Merlin + 4-6 UAVs, or 4 Wildcats). What would be the advantage over a more traditional design such as a Vard 7 313 if a MALE STOL drone ...
by donald_of_tokyo
28 Feb 2024, 00:27
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5978
Views: 1500220
Japan

Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

... https://www.damen.com/vessels/defence-and-security/multi-purpose-support-ships Thanks, great info. Many discussion is already done, MRSS, not MRSS etc, which already covered most of me 1st impression. Then, my second impression. Is this the OPV+ we were discussing in other threads? - needs only...
by donald_of_tokyo
27 Feb 2024, 15:41
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Mine countermeasures and Hydrographic capability (MHC) (MHPC)
Replies: 957
Views: 311644
Japan

Re: Mine countermeasures and Hydrographic capability (MHC) (MHPC)

Echo is slower than River B1. Larger and hence needs more maintenance. No merit as a patrol asset, I can find? Absolutely agree the B1 Rivers are faster, however the Echos were designed to operate off board systems and act as a MCM mothership. Given the larger underwater threat in UK waters from Ru...
by donald_of_tokyo
27 Feb 2024, 15:09
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056385
Japan

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Depends on your PoV - without going down another rabbit hole, my view is that the UK needs to focus on quality over mass. Outside of UK / BOT defence it needs to have capabilities that are tier one, not just replicas of most of our allies, especially given the over reliance within NATO on the US - ...
by donald_of_tokyo
27 Feb 2024, 14:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142461
Japan

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

Discussion on the missile fit out is there. George knows something which we do not, or it is actually his own analysis (which shall be appreciated to some extent, he lives there and can listen to more rumors than us (or, at least me in the far east) :D ). https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-frigate-...
by donald_of_tokyo
27 Feb 2024, 14:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142461
Japan

Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

That's not going to be in the water anytime soon. So 3 months late and counting. PS looks like its Bob's day to work at Govan :) It looks like June/July at the earliest. According to this story, we should be amazed at the super fast progress: https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-frigate-takes-shape-...
by donald_of_tokyo
27 Feb 2024, 13:23
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Mine countermeasures and Hydrographic capability (MHC) (MHPC)
Replies: 957
Views: 311644
Japan

Re: Mine countermeasures and Hydrographic capability (MHC) (MHPC)

Anyone know what the Echo Class crane could handle? Appreciate the A-frame probably isn't up to the task. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/HMS_ECHO_H87.jpg/1920px-HMS_ECHO_H87.jpg Wonder how much life we could have gotten from them if the money (and crew) was there. The cra...
by donald_of_tokyo
27 Feb 2024, 13:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056385
Japan

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

May be so, but then it was not designed as a dedicated CSG/TAPS escort! It was designed as a GLOBAL COMBAT SHIP, capable of (if not mainly) singleton deployments. One of unintended consequences the cut in T26 numbers “to save money” has left expensively outfitted ships, that in practice may be rest...
by donald_of_tokyo
26 Feb 2024, 15:28
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056385
Japan

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

All depend on what to be tasked. River OPV can handle ARCIMS MCM USV, 6t weight, with 3t cargo. But, of course, not good at. Just it. T26 can also handle ARCIMS MCM USV as well. I understand its mission bay is actually designed so…….T31? No idea. It is NOT designed to carry ARCIMS system. Of course...
by donald_of_tokyo
25 Feb 2024, 15:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056385
Japan

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

... MCMs have historically always had a secondary Patrol role. The “P” bit was always covered as they had a radar, a gun and the ability to launch boats. It seems pretty stupid not to keep this secondary role unless we are going fully unarmed civilian motherships, at which point you might as well c...
by donald_of_tokyo
25 Feb 2024, 15:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056385
Japan

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Rivers can’t, t26 shouldn’t nor should t31 the paper I linked for new guy explains why. https://www.bmt.org/media/3054/rina-warship-2018-aitken-mcm-paper.pdf All depend on what to be tasked. River OPV can handle ARCIMS MCM USV, 6t weight, with 3t cargo. But, of course, not good at. Just it. T26 can...