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by Digger22
27 Feb 2024, 19:23
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409355
England

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I can't find any images of PoW with Phalanx? Here is a picture. The Phalanx is just above the Spansh flag. PWLS had grey R2D2 parts to the phalanx whereas QE has white. https://ukdj.imgix.net/2022/06/princeofwales.jpg Yep well done. As soon as I posted that, I remembered previously commenting on he...
by Digger22
26 Feb 2024, 19:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409355
England

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I can't find any images of PoW with Phalanx?
by Digger22
09 Feb 2024, 19:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 555006
England

Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

It started in July 2023. How long does it usually take? Whats HMS Daring doing these day? Exactly what I was wondering, I can't see any News about her since last April. News of Dragon returning to the Fleet this year, but Daring seems to have been in refit forever. She hasn't had CAMM fitted yet ei...
by Digger22
08 Feb 2024, 19:34
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464772
England

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

Zooming Into the open Shed door reveals a very large part of Belfast. Are we sure she will be joined together in the new build Hall? I know what the press releases say, but she looks likely to be ready to be joined up before the build hall is finished.
by Digger22
31 Dec 2023, 21:48
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420315
England

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

I would up arm the B2, with a suitable change in their classification. But only if the commitment was to replace them in the future with Frigates. In tern build another 5 OPV's to replace the three B1s. A suitable path to 24 Escorts Eventually.
by Digger22
22 Dec 2023, 14:08
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409355
England

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I agree, if an Emergency required F35 to land and then take off in VTOL mode, on an unprotected deck, I'm sure a temporary solution has already been issued. If routine landings were planned, a deck would be permanently protected.
And that is a guess.
by Digger22
20 Dec 2023, 19:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1011
Views: 397762
England

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

I thought the Superstructure Breaks in T23 were in response to how fire spread through Aluminium Superstructure. In effect fire Breaks. These were the First class designed post Falklands, and included Lessons learnt, Including the retention of Main Gun.
by Digger22
21 Nov 2023, 19:34
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: English Electric Canberra (1951-2006) (RAF)
Replies: 20
Views: 9087
England

Re: English Electric Canberra (1951-2006) (RAF)

The original TSR aircraft.
If you haven't already read it, grab yourself a copy of 'Flying to the Limit' by Roland Beaumont.
His story of flying Canberra to Baltimore is a great read.
Playing with US air defence on the way.
A Great Man who flew Great planes.
by Digger22
18 Nov 2023, 17:35
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142588
England

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

Soft 'kill' doesn't kill it. So while it's useful for a Singleton unit to deflect a Missile, it's not very helpful if your in a Fleet situation. Ask Atlantic Conveyor. Deflect if you can't kill, but you might piss your neighbour off.
by Digger22
14 Nov 2023, 20:05
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409355
England

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Here's a question.
Is it time we dropped the F from CVF?
by Digger22
10 Oct 2023, 21:18
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464772
England

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

Can someone start a New Hunter thread please. I find all this chat about the Aus program dull.
I believe this is the UK Defence Forum?? They may be T26 derived, but these are Australian ships.
by Digger22
12 Sep 2023, 19:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409355
England

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Our F35 pilots are starved of actual Carrier flying hours. We could and should put 20 jets on her. We're stuck in an endless Training rotation due to little Carrier experience.
by Digger22
11 Sep 2023, 19:44
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LPD) (RN)
Replies: 568
Views: 202061
England

Re: Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LPD) (RN)

Sad to see that lessons learned from the Falklands are being forgotten.
by Digger22
29 Aug 2023, 21:36
Forum: British Army
Topic: M270 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Replies: 104
Views: 38473
England

Re: M270 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)

To put that into perspective, you could be 20 miles off the UK coast, and a full lap of the UK would have every sq inch of the Country in range. Scary.
by Digger22
17 Aug 2023, 19:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409355
England

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

That's a Great Photo. For those who have not seen a QE Class Carrier yet, just look at the Three storey building next to QE in the foreground, it really gives a sense of scale, as the size of the ships is masked by their good proportions.
by Digger22
11 Aug 2023, 19:05
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142588
England

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

As much as I loved the old Leander's, modern avionics and systems are far more compact and lighter. Therefore for a given displacement I would expect far more bang per tonne than a Leander could ever deliver. The only reason T31 is a little short on bite, is Price, not displacement.
by Digger22
05 Aug 2023, 17:55
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950637
England

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

No more F35 Thanks. We need to turn the tide and Fully Commit to this programme. Are we not Forgetting RnD budget from Partners. It's not all coming from us. This is a real Crossroads moment. But contracts need sorting before the next election.
by Digger22
28 Jul 2023, 19:32
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950637
England

Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

Mountbatten argued for Buccaneers over TSR2. Failure of TSR2 was not the Aircraft's fault either.
by Digger22
21 Jul 2023, 19:28
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 555006
England

Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

Defender is Fourth T45 to go for PIP. I was surprised she went ahead of Diamond.
by Digger22
15 Jul 2023, 17:04
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 555006
England

Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

It's Fantastic to see her at Sea and deployed.
Daring Next🤞
by Digger22
13 Jul 2023, 20:49
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464772
England

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

Stern was rolled out some days ago, but not reported here yet.
by Digger22
06 Jul 2023, 21:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056682
England

Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Following T45 PIP, you would imagine they should be capable of pulling 35+ years service. 3 T31 Batch 2 with a commitment to To 8 AAW Destroyers would give us a mix Of 8 of each Tier. Three 5 ship Escort groups with 9 in Refit/Maintenance/Training or individually tasked, would give Balance to the Su...
by Digger22
27 Jun 2023, 19:06
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 555006
England

Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

Or Similar dimensions to the WW2 HMS Exeter (Never Forgotten), Heavy Cruiser no less. Just saying 😉
by Digger22
24 Jun 2023, 17:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464772
England

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

Ahh, Now I see, thanks both.
by Digger22
23 Jun 2023, 19:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464772
England

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

Can't see anything on the T45 like the bumps on Cardiff? But thanks for your reply, I'll keep looking.