In terms ofThe Type 42 did not have a very heavy tall radar like Simpson, or a VLS. Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon at sunset. Website admin will know that you reported it. I fear though with our budget constraints we tend to the ‘eggs in one basket’ approach, understandable maybe when you weigh things up from the bean counter view but one super dooper ship can’t be everywhere.Well, although quoted as circa 2K tonnes smaller, it is virtually the same length and beam as T45 – and appears at present more ‘massive; an interesting conundrum perhaps, Cam. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Website admin will know that you reported it. The Royal Navy will then have three Standard Classes of Ship (Type 45, Type 26 and Type 31) allowing for a more sustainable UK Shipbuilding Industry. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Block D, also assembled at Scotstoun, was fitted to these three blocks. Website admin will know that you reported it. 2) use the mission bay space aft of the funnel 3) replace the 5″ gun with more VLS It all comes down to what compromises you want to make. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon.
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I think 48 surface to air missiles per ship may be enough but what they really need is OFFENSIVE weaponry. Displacement (t): 10,000 estimated.

And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Website admin will know that you reported it. Possibly upgraded turbines might be needed. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. with this in mind, is it unreasonable for the clyde with modern abilities to required to produce TWO SHIPS PER YEAR?after all 4 years from start to finish for a batch 2 opv is a laugh!Andy – the shipyards are likely capable of churning ships out at a much higher rate than they do. I was commenting on suggestions that the T26 could be used for a future replacement to the T45 as well as be updated to replace itself in the ASW role. Especially when you would be competing against the Chinese and South Koreans. E61997 cUL Listed per CSA C22.2 No 94; Type 3R, 4, 4X, 12; File Number E61997 NEMA/EEMAC Type 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13 IEC 60529, IP66 Meets NEMA Type … Even Patriot uses twin missiles to take out targets. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Website admin will know that you reported it. ukdefencejournal.org.uk 169% Civilian so bear with me if I sometimes talk b*ll*cks. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. As for VLS I think we can go with 24 Mk41 Strike length and then 48 Mk41 tactical length VLS, this will provide one hell of a capability, with 24 x Aster30/NT, 96 Sea Ceptor and a selection of 24 Tomahawks or JSM’s etc. Website admin will know that you reported it. Defense contractor BAE Systems has secured a contract worth approximately $226 million to upgrade the diesel generators on board the U.K. Royal Navy’s “The PIP will ensure the fleet of highly sophisticated Type 45s can continue to be deployed successfully on operations around the globe, protecting the U.K.’s interests worldwide,” the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement.“Our aim is to rapidly restore command confidence in the power and propulsion system of the Type 45 fleet, demonstrate value for money, and safeguard vital skills for future generations of warship support,” David Mitchard, the Managing Director of BAE Systems Maritime Services, said in a separate press release.When Mitchard talks about restoring confidence in the system, he’s referring to power generation problems that have plagued the Type 45s since the Royal Navy commission the lead ship, HMS At present, the system uses a pair of Rolls-Royce WR-21 gas turbines and two Wärtsilä diesel generators to produce high voltage electric power, which then runs a pair of General Electric induction motors that propel the ship.