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by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 15:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142627
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Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

A planar array simply means a flat two-dimensional array of antennas. In our context it implies that each element is the same , i.e. that each element has a phase shifter, as opposed to (say) a linear array where each row of elements are controlled by a single phase shifter. I don't think that you c...
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 14:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142627
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Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

I would have thought that the real distiction is that, in the AESA system, "each element of the radar antenna now has its own transmitter, receiver and phase shifter", rather than each element manipulating a common signal feed (PESA). That said, an FPGA sits on the boundary between ASIC an...
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 13:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Assuming all of them is NOT related to RN vessels crewing, I cannot believe You make my point for me :) The truth is, of course, somewhere in the middle, but, as the focus is on getting crews to sea, then we can perhaps, believe the RN when they say that the situation is nearly resolved. The sea go...
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 13:24
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293214
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Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

Another possible contender - a truck-mounted M777. Might be better than a towed version, possibly
https://www.armyrecognition.com/july_20 ... _2019.html
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 13:10
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Simple calculation shows us that RN is lack of trained manpower for 1600 souls. If about a half of that shall be assigned to ships, it means 800 crew is lacking = 4 T23 or T45 do not have a crew compared to the RN requirement. Donald-san, the RN is short of 1600 personnel is all that we can accurat...
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 12:56
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142627
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

Have you got a decent source that confirms it is? I've posted this link before, back in the mists of time - as a whole it's a pretty decent history of radar development by Decca, so interesting in it's own right. You need to read forward from "The Active Array Revolution" to get to the st...
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 10:40
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293214
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Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

Weren't they trying to knock around 75cm off the height?
by Caribbean
20 Sep 2019, 10:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Why would you spend 175m on a patrol frigate? Sorry - should have been clearer. There was a recent comment reported from a Government spokesman (possibly the DefSec - can't find the quote at the moment), saying that they were considering more ships for the Navy, in particular, mentioning the T31 an...
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 21:35
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117508
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Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

That sort of criticism can be very damaging to a QCs career (as in, don't think you'll be moving up to the judiciary any time soon - the choice of words shows poor judgement). It might sound quite mild, but it's not something that O'Neill will be allowed to forget soon. Shouldn't try to go for sound...
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 12:52
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Belgian Armed Forces
Replies: 152
Views: 6522
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Re: Belgian Armed Forces

Belgian F16 crashes - both crew reported safe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49751536
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 11:43
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142627
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Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

However are you sure the NS110 is GaN? I thought that was a feature of the NS200 only. Yes - it's GaN https://www.thalesgroup.com/sites/default/files/database/d7/asset/document/ns100-v01_0.pdf?_ga=2.163740927.1979414643.1568888825-839275420.1568472091 T31 will have an AESA panel, and the T26 will h...
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 10:56
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

What is the OSD now for the RB1's? Can we really expect them to go much beyond 2025? Probably 2028 would be the latest- that would be 25 years service for the first of the class. All 3 B1's will have had a major refit by the end of this year, so they are in good shape for now. Agree with the rest o...
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 10:34
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Trust me, it needs a 3D system. If it didn't and 2D was good enough, the target could be at a given bearing and range but might be at 10m above the waves or 10,000m. CAMM's little RF seeker is not going to find or hit anything with that level of uncertainty in the intercept position. T26 - Artisan ...
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 09:29
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117508
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Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

Was parliament really prorogued for five weeks or only 7 days? An issue that Parliament needs to address and explain (but won't). The Summer recess was 6 weeks long and the Conference recess four, with only nine days in between the two. The length of both those recesses were under the control of th...
by Caribbean
19 Sep 2019, 00:28
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Can I have my million dollars? As soon as the ink is dry The same link also says "Can be used with a variety of surveillance sensor systems" This one https://www.mbda-systems.com/?action=force-download-attachment&attachment_id=12852 says "Compatible with any surveillance sensor f...
by Caribbean
18 Sep 2019, 20:17
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

as a 2D radar it can only track bearing and range. ... and velocity, don't forget. It's true that 2D radars don't determine altitude, without a secondary 2D operating in the vertical plane (most air traffic control radars are 2D with a height-finding secondary - it's much cheaper apparently). I don...
by Caribbean
18 Sep 2019, 17:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

A couple of points of information: the B2s do have an Ops room. It's described as small and I've no idea how many terminals it can fit, but it exists; the Scanter 4100 can track up to 100 air targets (up to supersonic aircraft) and a total of 500 targets in all out to 90 miles and 30,000ft - it can ...
by Caribbean
18 Sep 2019, 14:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

personally not convinced on the short term need for the 40mm As I say, only if confirmed as secondary armament for the T31, I wouldn't want to see it introduced specifically for the RB2s. I would agree with future hulls being equipped with a 57mm, if installed at build, as significant space is requ...
by Caribbean
18 Sep 2019, 13:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Agreed that the level of up-arming will be determined by the tasks that the B2s are asked to undertake. Currently we have retained the B1s for UK EEZ patrol. They, clearly, do not need up-arming in any way to carry out that role. Of the B2s, from recent announcements/ speeches etc, it looks as if on...
by Caribbean
17 Sep 2019, 12:46
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420359
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

If the RN follows through with its declared intent to deploy the RB2s worldwide, then it is likely that they will, at the very least, be transiting through some fairly risky area. In order to do that without themselves requiring an escort, a simple change to a main gun that is effective out to the v...
by Caribbean
17 Sep 2019, 11:31
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117508
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Re: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal

BBC picked up the exact quote: "Lord Pannick continues by telling Lady Hale and the 10 other justices that they have a "common law duty" to intervene if the PM has used his power improperly." - no "mays"and no "buts" The highest Court that I've been involved ...
by Caribbean
17 Sep 2019, 00:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General UK Defence Discussion
Replies: 1842
Views: 184021
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Re: General UK Defence Discussion

Timmymagic wrote:getting it through for purchase will be hard, the public are never impressed with 'toys' like jets for Royals and Politicians, regardless of the other jobs they do.
They'll get labelled as "special forces" assets, that no-one is allowed to talk about
by Caribbean
16 Sep 2019, 14:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8470
Views: 2142627
United Kingdom

Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

shark bait wrote:Exactly, its all foreign, the location of HQ is neither here nor there.
Usually, though, its where the profits end up.
by Caribbean
15 Sep 2019, 22:50
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion
Replies: 19147
Views: 7056810
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Re: Current & Future Escorts - General Discussion

It sits somewhere between rim-116 and ESSM so it’s classification isn’t exactly clear. For certain scenarios it does seem to be a very good solution but will be in such small numbers on type 31 In missile terms, it sits much closer to ESSM than RIM-116. In software terms it sits closer to PAAMS tha...