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by calculus
19 Mar 2024, 16:56
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
Replies: 309
Views: 133121
Canada

Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)

2 billion GBP for 14 chinooks Sheesh Well at least they won’t have a door to blow out mid flight. And this is the day after a Boeing whistleblower “suicided”… Seems about right. We paid $CAN 2.3B (or roughly GBP$1.4B) for 15 airframes, 10+ years ago. If you factor in 10 years of "defence"...
by calculus
01 Mar 2024, 17:49
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 239
Views: 86886
Canada

Re: SSN-AUKUS Future Astute Replacement (2030s) (RN) [News Only]

I would think the revelation that a senior Australian politician was recruited to spy for a foreign intelligence agency to gather information on AUKUS would give pause to senior officials in London and Washington looking to share each nation's most critical defence technology. https://www.bbc.com/ne...
by calculus
21 Feb 2023, 12:55
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

That's not correct. The CSC program specified many systems. Some examples are CMS330, MK41, CEC, CH148 support, MK54 torpedoes, Integrated Bridge and Navigation system from OSI, and Aegis, to name a few. For those capabilities where a specific system was not specified, there was a rigorous requireme...
by calculus
09 Sep 2022, 12:55
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

Here's a video showing how the RCN's Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) are launched. This may be of interest as I suspect HMS Glasgow's launch will be very similar.

by calculus
30 Jun 2022, 13:39
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Thought I would post the latest drawing of the Canadian Surface Combatant. Some items are mislabeled, such as the location of the CAMM launchers, which are actually just aft of the funnel (in six ExLS launchers). There are a few other mistakes as well, but nevertheless, it is the first comprehensive...
by calculus
02 Feb 2022, 17:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

So Canada is buying 100* SM2 Block IIIC missiles for $500 million. Unless that is only a partial order for first ships, that only leaves just over 6 missiles per each of 15 ships! Assuming that UK can buy them from US at same price as Canada, that would cost $250m to buy 50*SM2 Block IIIC missiles ...
by calculus
02 Feb 2022, 15:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

I could be wrong, but I thought the SM-6 was seen as the replacement for the SM-2, being complimented by the latest version of ESSM. Most allied navies though are continuing to use the SM-2. The SM-2 MR restarted production after ~4 years in 2017 after international orders for 280 IIIA & Bs, in...
by calculus
01 Oct 2021, 13:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Latest rendering of the CSC shown here: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-ca/ The main mast is significantly changed from previous drawings - much taller, which is good for sensor coverage. I would have posted the drawings directly, but I got a message that the main board image quota had been reached.
by calculus
11 May 2021, 17:44
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Announcement on the sale of the Aegis Combat System with associated kit (SPY-7 radar, CEC, MK41 VLS, plus a few other bits) to Canada: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/canada-aegis-combat-system Assuming the Aegis referred to is the Lockheed Martin International Aegis Fire Control ...
by calculus
11 May 2021, 14:47
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Announcement on the sale of the Aegis Combat System with associated kit (SPY-7 radar, CEC, MK41 VLS, plus a few other bits) to Canada: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major- ... bat-system
by calculus
22 Apr 2021, 23:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

I would definitely like to know the reasoning behind this decision. Range? I've seen the range for the Mk45 Mod 4 (127/62) listed as approximately 36 Km, while the range of the OTO 127/64 LW with VULCANO ammunition is listed at up to 100 Km, depending on type. Ballistic Extended Range - Unguided mu...
by calculus
22 Apr 2021, 20:28
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Phil R[/quote] suggests that there are technical reasons the gun was chosen over the MK45. Slightly tongue in cheek... 5"/54 caliber Mark 45 mount = 22 tons 127 mm/64 LW mount = 32 tons (45% better) Phil R Appreciate the humour. There have definitely been some pretty ridiculous decisions made o...
by calculus
22 Apr 2021, 17:38
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Normally a bid in Canada is evaluated as follows: 60% Technical, 20% Cost, and 20% Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) (which is basically how much of the bid value will be spent in Canada). I've seen variations, but Technical has never been below 50%. So, if that same equation was followed,...
by calculus
22 Apr 2021, 14:50
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Canada has chosen a different main gun for their T26 variant: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... bat-ships/
by calculus
25 Feb 2021, 14:29
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056050
Canada

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Interesting Type 26/31 related paper from Canada's Parliamentary Budget Office (no clue what level of influence they have relative to our OBR): In response to a request by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO), this report presents a costing analysis ...
by calculus
04 Feb 2021, 15:02
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

No, that's an old image. The RCN published the "official" specs a few months ago, and there are 32 Mk 41 VLS cells, all strike length.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -frigates/
by calculus
05 Nov 2020, 16:54
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

It's correct. Canada is heavily involved in ESSM (Block 1 and 2). Sea Ceptor is going to be their CIWS. Sea Ceptor sits between RIM-116 and ESSM in terms of performance. No mention of RIM-116 anymore. Tomahawk is the new one, but the RCN has released that on the graphic. No mention of ASROC. Is thi...
by calculus
05 Nov 2020, 15:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

Also noticed the CSC is slightly longer than the other variants (151.4 m vs. 149.9). Thought to be at the stern in order to accommodate a Canadian designed VDS, but that has not been positively confirmed.
by calculus
29 Jun 2020, 14:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

The question of lengthening the T26 came up about a year ago here in Canada: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/no-need-to-lengthen-type-26-warship-to-meet-canadas-needs-says-dnd It was reported that the design might be lengthened by up to 10m to meet RCN needs, but this was quick...
by calculus
20 Jan 2020, 20:04
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

Except ExLs doesn't fit ESSM so that will always be filled with CAMM. (in answer to calculus) Of course. Could have as many as 128 ESSM in the 32 MK41 cells, and 24 CAMM in the 6 ExLS cells. Huh? You said it could be an all ESSM fit. Never mind ... I just re-read what I posted originally, and I can...
by calculus
19 Jan 2020, 22:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

Ron5 wrote:Except ExLs doesn't fit ESSM so that will always be filled with CAMM.

(in answer to calculus)
Of course. Could have as many as 128 ESSM in the 32 MK41 cells, and 24 CAMM in the 6 ExLS cells.
by calculus
19 Jan 2020, 19:57
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

Here's the other view .. So only half the SeaCepter load out of the Royal Navy City Class, but with the addition of an extra 8-cell Mk41 VLS module, for a total of 32 Mk41 cells. I wonder what they’re going to put in all of them? Do any of you more knowledgable people know if the Canadians still ha...
by calculus
29 Nov 2019, 14:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

We now know the designation of the volume search radar for the RCN CSC T26 variant: AN/SPY-7 (V1): https://www.naval-technology.com/news/us-designates-lockheed-martin-solid-state-radar-an-spy-7v1/ Not so sure The Japanese Aegis Ashore SPY-7 radar land based with its two large fixed face antennas fo...
by calculus
28 Nov 2019, 18:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464586
Canada

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

:( RN T26, RAN Hunter class, and RCS version comparison: https://youtu.be/3MrgKRjOCBI?t=98 In short, only 5 parts will change - foremast and radars on it - CMS - Mk.41 VLS arrangement - SSM on top of the mission bay - and SH-60R handing Common, includes: - most of the platform systems (Drive trains...