Would the lower crew requirements for recent modern GP frigate designs then come down to a combination of being designed from the ground up with a focus on reducing crew alongside software/automation improvements?More likely something to do with the original ship's company complement number was woefully under estimated. Friends of mine who did trips in the early days of FFH service told me stories that a whole ship evolution was literally that, they had to get every warm body out of their racks to help with RAS handling etc. Over the years things have changed as recruitment for under manned categories got better, roles were changed and developed for various departments.
E.g. Mogami and AH140/Type 31 which both quote core crews of less than 100?
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And on a seperate note to the above reply:
The Anzac’s operational crew size (as per that report) at least seems to be extremely wasteful of personnel given the roles, size and capabilities of the class. And that’s even before we get to the issues highlighted in the report as to budgeting for higher sustainment costs for the fleet as they continue to age.
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