Do you recall which ship it was?
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Two doors aft from my memory ... but opening outwards (which is the same for the mk 8) meaning wave pressure would push them shut. The Mk 6 doors were pretty solid as indicated in the image linked (from memory the doors on the Australian type 12's were a tad smaller)
4.5” mk6 turret - Bing images
The door or hatch on the Bofors also opens outwards and is to the rear
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Leiku & Jebat both have the Bofors 57mm / BAE Mk110 gun. There are some nice images in the link below, including x1 with the rear door open:
BAE Mk 110 / Bofors 57mm gun
As for the 4.5 Inch the Mk8 / MOD 1 had / has a single door on the rear of the cupola, that opens outwards & is locked in place by both 'traditional' door dogs & lock & key (padlock)
4.5 Inch gun
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I'm sorry, I don't, although I think many people believe it to be Jebat.
Thanks for the link. I had no idea there were two side doors in addition to the large rear one.
I was lucky enough to be able to board Jebat a few years ago; courtesy of an RMN friend. Went in from the hangar and made it to the bow section. Climbed a fixed ladder to have a look at the VLS. Both are popular ships in the RMN and in recent years have has some stuff, like the nav radar, replaced.
I was lucky enough to be able to board Jebat a few years ago; courtesy of an RMN friend. Went in from the hangar and made it to the bow section. Climbed a fixed ladder to have a look at the VLS. Both are popular ships in the RMN and in recent years have has some stuff, like the nav radar, replaced.
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The RMN has confirmed that 3 “maritime utility helicopters” it ordered some time ago are AW139s. An RMN team is currently in Italy.
The AW139s are badly needed as range, endurance and lift limitations with the Super Lynxs and Fennecs limit their ability to lift PASKAL (special forces) teams; as well as roles as such as SAR and resupply.
The AW139s are badly needed as range, endurance and lift limitations with the Super Lynxs and Fennecs limit their ability to lift PASKAL (special forces) teams; as well as roles as such as SAR and resupply.
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Sandhi Yudha
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During this live firing exercise, the TLDM performed a coordinated launch of surface-launched Exocet MM40 and submarine launched Exocet SM39 missiles.
This shows that Malaysia's Scorpènes are equipped with and capable of firing the SM39 Exocets.
www.navalnews.com
This shows that Malaysia's Scorpènes are equipped with and capable of firing the SM39 Exocets.
Royal Malaysian Navy Successfully Conducts Complex Anti-Ship Missile Firings - Naval News
The Royal Malaysian Navy (Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia; TLDM or RMN) recently conducted a complex live firing exercise. It consisted in the coordinated launch of surface-launched Exocet MM40 and sub-surface Exocet SM39 missiles.
www.navalnews.com
Sandhi Yudha
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At last, it seems they have restarted the construction of the first of Gowind Class frigates. Here spme photos.
The year of delivery is now planned for 2025.
The year of delivery is now planned for 2025.
Sandhi Yudha
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The fourth and final Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) was named "Rencong" and handed over to the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM or RMN). The 68 meters long made-in-china patrol vessels are only armed a 30 mm PJ17 gun and some machineguns and all four LMS units will join the RMN Eastern Fleet where they will guard the eastern Malaysia’s maritime waters.
www.navalnews.com
4th and Final LMS 'Rencong' Delivered to Royal Malaysian Navy - Naval News
The fourth and final Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) was named "Rencong" and handed over to the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM or RMN). The naming and delivery ceremony took place today at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industrial Group, in Wuhan, China.
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Yes and what a major cockup.
That is for the role the RMN employs them for : peacetime EEZ enforcement. They have ample space for 4 SSMs or mission modules but the RMN's priority now is a follow on Batch of LMSs which it intends on fully fitting out.
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Along with Blacksharks, Exocets were included in the Scorpene deal in 2002. The first live firing took place about a year after the boats were delivered. This I believe is the 3rd SM39 firing. The target is usually a container placed on a barge.
Sandhi Yudha
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Ive read somewhere that there are 4 candidates for the new class of LMS. But maybe a heavier variant of the Damen 1800 OPV for the coastguard is easier and more efficiently.
BNS was offering a new design but little chance of BNS getting the contract because of the LCS cockup. A few other designs have been offered but at the top of my head I have no idea what they are.
As long as it's something which meets operational requirements and as long as it's delivered within budget; on time and on spec; everyone will be happy.
As long as it's something which meets operational requirements and as long as it's delivered within budget; on time and on spec; everyone will be happy.
Here you go:
Malaysia starts evaluation of offers for Littoral Missions Ship Batch 2
An offshore patrol vessel design from German shipbuilder Fassmer. Photo c/o Fassmer. The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has started evalua...
Malaysia evaluates options for second batch of Littoral Mission Ships
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has begun an initial process to evaluate possible vessel types for its second Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) project.
www.janes.com
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It is not clear in this news article if the eight new Littoral Mission Ships will be of the chinese designed and built Keris-class or from another type.
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Malaysia to procure eight more Littoral Mission Ships
Putrajaya is acquiring eight more Littoral Mission Ships for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).
www.janes.com
The design will be a new design; unlike the 4 constructed in China. Little chance of a Chinese yard getting the contract because of the current political climate. Another issue is the fact that there will be integration and certification issues if Chinese design is selected. Achieving commonality is a major priority for the RMN and the various modular payloads it desires are from Western suppliers.
Well, they still need to get past the "national interests" businessmen. Whatever is the final choice, it has to be fully built outside of Malaysia.
Every program that they tried to do in local shipyards have ended up as a clusterf*ck of epic proportions, from Amin Shah's PSCI trying and failing to build the Kedah class, NGV Tech's building and failing on the two Korean training boats, to the current problems with Boustead and the LCS program. Even the MMEA was not spared; Destini/THHE shipyard's delay in the OPV program.
Every program that they tried to do in local shipyards have ended up as a clusterf*ck of epic proportions, from Amin Shah's PSCI trying and failing to build the Kedah class, NGV Tech's building and failing on the two Korean training boats, to the current problems with Boustead and the LCS program. Even the MMEA was not spared; Destini/THHE shipyard's delay in the OPV program.