Tempest414 wrote: ↑17 Mar 2024, 10:47 As said many times Drones like TB2 & TB3 could operate from these ships but the point being as Tec moves on at pace

I can also flip the question and say why not have a flat top LPD ?

I agree on TB3.

Don't see how your flipping the question with flat top LPD.

It is now clear that MRSS needs to be a flattop LPD design capable of operating Merlin , NMH, Apache , Wildcat and MALE drones plus operating Chinooks that would be hangared and maintained on the Carriers Considering that MRSS is supposed to replace 6 ships (2 Albion class, 3 Bay class and RFA Argu...

Repulse wrote: ↑17 Mar 2024, 09:08

new guy wrote: ↑17 Mar 2024, 08:55 For what advantage?

To be able to simultaneously load and launch multiple large helicopters / VTOL UAVs as part of an OTH operation - same logic why the Albion class can handle two Chinooks simultaneously.

Yes but a normal LPD can do that no?

It is now clear that MRSS needs to be a flattop LPD design capable of operating Merlin , NMH, Apache , Wildcat and MALE drones plus operating Chinooks that would be hangared and maintained on the Carriers Considering that MRSS is supposed to replace 6 ships (2 Albion class, 3 Bay class and RFA Argu...

On the plus side. 100 crew get new mattresses, we now know the sprinkler system works and the ship is on its way to Rosyth for maintenance anyway. NavyLookout is loyal to the RN but I think that shows up in more in what he doesn't report rather than how he reports. Exactly what I was about to say! ...

Navylookout are at it again, nothing to see here then you get a reply saying Took 7 hrs to extinguish. Junior rates accommodation affected fire spanned 3 sections c,d and e 6 and decks 7 If you watched the video on the sun it shows the footage with no fire damage beyond the compartment. If you list...

looks like the sonar is in.

Oh and the underside of the bridge wings are finally covered!

It is now clear that MRSS needs to be a flattop LPD design capable of operating Merlin , NMH, Apache , Wildcat and MALE drones plus operating Chinooks that would be hangared and maintained on the Carriers Considering that MRSS is supposed to replace 6 ships (2 Albion class, 3 Bay class and RFA Argu...

tomuk wrote: ↑16 Mar 2024, 02:32

Medics treated the injured after fire ripped through mess decks and crew sleeping areas — destroying 100 beds.

Apparently the 100 beds destroyed is from the automatic fire suppression system, a.k.a fire sprinklers a.k.a water damage.

bobp wrote: ↑14 Mar 2024, 21:17 This is the resurrection of a old contract that was cancelled by the previous Defence Secretary as being too costly or unaffordable at the time. Been going on for a few years.

Not cancelled. He wanted to cancel it. This is confirmation we are not cancelling it.

tomuk wrote: ↑14 Mar 2024, 17:49
In the video the MRCV looks a lot more Absalon\IH like than the pictures shown of the smaller Vanguard 130.

I believe it is based on the IH.

Pte. James Frazer wrote: ↑11 Mar 2024, 23:03 ...but don't duck the real question

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I don't understand your question.

Pte. James Frazer wrote: ↑11 Mar 2024, 22:17 Where are you from "new guy"? Where's the 'old country'?

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???
how is this even relevant to my question?

Also note that there is a programme to replace the Border force cutters right now. Not yet there isn't. It's been delayed by this shambolic Government. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/13/border-force-cutters-migrant-patrols-english-channel/ FLEET PROCUREMENT DELAYS The £224 million procure...

Does anybody know the ration of KC2 (not equipped with centreline pod) vs KC3 (equipped with centreline pod) ?

How many were fired to down the 2 drones? Five? It didn’t look like all those flashes and bangs were sea ceptor but not sure what they were It's difficult to tell as due to the darkness you can't se the cuts in the video. Richmond doesn't have anything else apart from Sea Ceptor, 4.5 and small arms...

What is missing, which is a problem throughout UK defence establishment, is a lack of transparency. Everything is hidden behind all too convenient a veil of operational or worse commercial sensitivity. US senators and reps would be banging on the doors of the Pentagon\White House if a similar lack ...

Also note that there is a programme to replace the Border force cutters right now.

HMS Richmond has done things:

It's not even a population issue; Its Crapita.

So firstly POW went in for unforseen repair works and now QE how will this effect Type 31 as the workforce will need to move between the two What??? Wont the workforce required for QNLZ be specialist in propeller shaft repair and be completely separate from the various welder, fabricators and piper...

Tempest414 wrote: ↑06 Mar 2024, 11:24 So firstly POW went in for unforseen repair works and now QE how will this effect Type 31 as the workforce will need to move between the two

What???

And they have a partnership with austal...

It’s a great idea but it might be best just to buy 50x UH-60 and immediately start the process of designing a universal helo design for joint use in the RAF, Army and RN. Already happening with the NATO Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program. Supposed to produce the Merlin replacement...

Ron5 wrote: ↑03 Mar 2024, 13:11

SW1 wrote: ↑03 Mar 2024, 12:11 .. I don’t think we add anything with a carrier in the pacific

Or anywhere else, right??

Certainly the opinion he always repeats.