Hello Redlands18. Yes, but at least Australia has a "plan" and is acting upon it. Canada has no idea what their "plan" will be after the Victoria class is retired (perhaps we will get out of the Sub business forever!). The discussions about replacements need to happen now, not 15 years from now. That's why the NSS strategy needs to be revisited soon. We can't wait until the Subs are on their "last legs" before we decide to act.
Hi ngatimozart. I have searched all threads and the one that somewhat comes close is; Missiles & WMDs. I think the problem here is that there is no "Thread" where members can have a realistic conversation on this subject. Perhaps a new thread needs to be created under Navy & Maritime. Call it: Propulsion Systems For Modern Submarines. This could alleviate all this nonsense on the RCN Thread. Can I create this myself or does the Webmaster have to do it? Just a suggestion. Cheers!
Hi Long Range. I hear you. Yes, it is very frustrating, but I guess we must play by the rules. Just grin and bear it old salt! Cheers!
Yes, that's my feeling as well.
Hi Calculus. I know most recent graphics of the CSC Frigates do not show a CIWS or SEA RAM system mid-ships (Port & Starboard) as some other models have. Does this mean that CIADS will have to do all the work or is CIWS Blk 1B and/or Sea RAM still on the table? Also, sure would like to know what that X Band Illuminator radar is, but nobody's talking. Especially MDA. And of course the EW suite, Chaff, Link11/16/22. What Torpedo system will the CSC deploy-MK 48/MK51 (other)? Will the CSC be fitted for but not with some sort of Laser defence system? And let's not forget the Skeldar V-200 UAV along with the Cyclone 148 Helicopter. Crew compliment will probably have a max capacity of 208 sailors. Towed Array may be an updated CANTASS system (but....again, nobody's talking). Cheers!
David, all good questions. We need some answers, pronto! The suspense is killing me....Hi Calculus. I know most recent graphics of the CSC Frigates do not show a CIWS or SEA RAM system mid-ships (Port & Starboard) as some other models have. Does this mean that CIADS will have to do all the work or is CIWS Blk 1B and/or Sea RAM still on the table? Also, sure would like to know what that X Band Illuminator radar is, but nobody's talking. Especially MDA. And of course the EW suite, Chaff, Link11/16/22. What Torpedo system will the CSC deploy-MK 48/MK51 (other)? Will the CSC be fitted for but not with some sort of Laser defence system? And let's not forget the Skylar 200 UAV along with the Cyclone 148 Helicopter. Crew compliment will probably have a max capacity of 208 sailors. Towed Array may be an updated CANTASS system (but....again, nobody's talking). Cheers!
This forum is an international forum and posters are not restricted to country specific topics. If any poster is sanctioned by a Moderator it is for breaking the rules, not because they are Canucks, Kiwis, Aussies, poms, Yanks, or whatever. So I suggest that you make yourselves familiar with the rules.
Hi Preceptor. I have searched all threads and the one that somewhat comes close is; Missiles & WMDs to post this subject. I think the problem here is that there is no "Thread" where members can have realistic conversations on this subject. Perhaps a new thread needs to be created under Navy & Maritime. Call it: Propulsion Systems For Modern Submarines. This could alleviate all this nonsense on the RCN Thread. Can I create this myself or does the Webmaster have to do it? Just a suggestion. Cheers!
Yes indeed. The CAF has just acquired these V-200 Skeldar UAVs which will be attached to the CSC Frigates along with other CF units.
The new thread is here Propulsion Systems For Modern Submarines in the Navy & Maritime forum.
Thanks so much ngatimozart. Hopefully this will keep us Canucks from "dreaming", trying to create "wish-lists" and stick to the facts. Rule #19 is a good one. Cheers!
Moved a large number of posts there to keep the Canadians happy. But do note that it is no longer about a real plan.
Thanks OPSSG. Appreciate your efforts. Only time will tell if these "dreams" will ever come to true. Cheers!
Hi JohnFedup. OPSSG & ngatimozart have already put the thread on the Navy & Maritime forum as Propulsion Systems For Modern Submarines as that was what all the fuss was all about. If you want, you could ask them to change the thread to just Naval Propulsion Systems. It would not matter to me. Cheers!