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by serge750
24 Mar 2024, 12:19
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5974
Views: 1499981
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Would love to know how much a QEC carrier costs to run compared to the old CVL invincible class & the juan carlos class excluding aircraft....anybody got any figures ?
by serge750
24 Mar 2024, 12:07
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)
Replies: 4067
Views: 950231
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Re: Future UK Combat Aircraft (Project Tempest)

Well with project Arkroyal for the QEC class carriers - i would love to see a CATOBAR GCAP ! but with money so tight, i cant really see it unless there is a major advantage over the F35 & lots more money invested in defence ! but in the 2040's when they start plannig for carrier replacement for ...
by serge750
23 Mar 2024, 22:32
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5974
Views: 1499981
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

When designed the budget was bigger as GDP, in hindsight a couple of Cavours would of been a little more budget friendly but less able to surge aircraft & support them for a shorter time IF needed, dont get me wrong but i think 3 Cavours to replace the 3 invincible CVL may of been better fit for...
by serge750
23 Mar 2024, 17:35
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 5974
Views: 1499981
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Perhaps the RN could swap a QEC carrier & both Albion + bulwark for both the Oz JC class LHD ....potentialy the RN could have a rotation of 1 x strike carrier & LHD with a LHD in maintance, or when the QEC is in refit use a JC LHD (with updates) as a mini F35 carrier ....bit of a tongue in c...
by serge750
20 Mar 2024, 20:13
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Replies: 6067
Views: 1723753
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Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)

2 x RN & 2 x raf with the gov saying they have increased squadron numbers from the planned 3 ..... :lol:
by serge750
12 Mar 2024, 20:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464512
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Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

thats a lot of CAMM if used to the max...
by serge750
09 Mar 2024, 18:47
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1011
Views: 397706
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Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]

Nice to see CAMM in action - a good advert for future buyers....& well done to the crew
by serge750
28 Feb 2024, 20:43
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8469
Views: 2142310
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Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

perhaps a river b2 & one T31 could be managed in the 2030's ? would be very attractive posting for some newer sailors....maybe encourage the Oz navy ( also Nz ) to buy some T31 :D
by serge750
25 Feb 2024, 19:38
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15442
Views: 4408703
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Great to see her in good company, are they the 2 bagger merlins aft ? cant zoom in :|
by serge750
25 Feb 2024, 14:54
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

when the T31 do start comisioning replace the gp T23 taskings, but in the longer term - 1 in uk waters, 1 in the med, 1 or maybe 2 EOS, but that depends on the threat level at the time, as said i see them as lower level threat place holders that have been bought to keep the hull numbers up in the sh...
by serge750
25 Feb 2024, 13:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

I see them as place holders until the big guns arrive, so for me the med would be ok, along with EOS & also escorting - showing presence for Russians/non NATO ships around the UK - so I think 5 is enough !
by serge750
25 Feb 2024, 13:08
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

How would that cost if built in british yard ?

Wonder how much all the desirable sensors & weopons would cost....1/2 to 2/3 of the cost of a T26


Still think there is a need for small number of cheaper ships ( or more investment ) for all the tasks that are demanded of the RN
by serge750
25 Feb 2024, 12:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15442
Views: 4408703
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

50 ships are supposed to be taking part - so maybe there will be some others frigates ( other than a T23 ) to help out ? would of thought as steadfast defender gets into full swing more detail/photos will be posted....
by serge750
21 Feb 2024, 20:18
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15442
Views: 4408703
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

First proper fixed wing flight ops - no point running before you can walk, how many did QE start with? next years promises to be a huge jump 24 !!! so not to lng to wait.....
by serge750
13 Feb 2024, 14:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Project Crowsnest (RN)
Replies: 220
Views: 79115
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Re: Project Crowsnest (RN)

WTH ! willing to bet it will be extended
by serge750
13 Feb 2024, 10:02
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464512
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Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

Would a b3 T26 have a 57mm main gun, replace mk41 with a simpler VLS for CAMM could have the ER version aswell as the original 48, along with T45 for the CSG, leaving the other T26 for othe roles....i really do think the RN need a long range fast response all weather ASROC type armament though - whi...
by serge750
11 Feb 2024, 20:02
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8469
Views: 2142310
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Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

If very early insertion of Mk41 is assured, then further unnecessary work to create the Mushroom Farm may even be halted. It might also speed handover to the RN. You're assuming the Mk 41's will replace the mushrooms. I'm not so sure they will. I think they will be additional to. I think you are un...
by serge750
11 Feb 2024, 18:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

:crazy: Is there a good chance of finding out how many CAMM this quater as it is the budget soon also the general elelection ? wont be easy for the next lot to cut the number without tabloid outrage of "underarmed RN battleship" :crazy:
by serge750
11 Feb 2024, 17:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464512
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Re: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]

Definatly going to busy few years with the T31's coming along at the same time ! hopefully the newer ships can increase the at sea days for the RN
by serge750
11 Feb 2024, 15:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

Since we are spending lots of money on the T45 PIP & CAMM upgrades etc i actualy hope they have longer service lives than 2038 so maybe we could fit in a extra 1 or 2 T26's to increase th ASW for the RN by defering the T83 a couple of years.......while modestly increasing the fleet numbers
by serge750
11 Feb 2024, 12:48
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8469
Views: 2142310
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Re: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]

Will be good to get them into service ASAP to lift the burdon from the hard worked T23's - if they come into service with 24 CAMM ( preferably more ) get NSM ASAP, then maybe update only 2 or 3 with mk41 as extra ' "MEAT" if they were part of a task group, if they are mainy going to be use...
by serge750
11 Feb 2024, 12:01
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

if there was money to put mk41 on the T45 ? i would rather put it towards speeding up the T26 if possible as they have mk41 from the start, probably would have 1 or 2 T26 in service before the first 45 gets mk41 anyway......
by serge750
08 Feb 2024, 21:30
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 554852
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Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

didn't realise she was getting them during her PIP , do you know when it's due to finnish?
by serge750
08 Feb 2024, 19:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 554852
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Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

Think they realised 48 wasnt enough a while ago, putting CAMM on will be huge verses a relativly low cost .....cant come soon enough !
by serge750
08 Feb 2024, 18:56
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7055847
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

As cheap as the Polish T31...... :D :D