kiwi in exile
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With HMNZS Aotearoa being deployed to near N Korea i wonder if it will finally be fitted with a CIWS, likely from the frigates.
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Nighthawk.NZ
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bwahahah you funny... don't be silly now...
Really escapes me why she was built for CIWS but has never 'worn' it!?!Well she arrived in Pearl Harbor today for exercises. No CIWS but the mini-typhoon can be seen behind the funnel.
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Guess because it would then have to come off one of the frigates when they should be going through a period of getting them both upto standard, with all systems integrated, tested and signed off competent post refit. AO is away for the next half a year essentially so along time for half the combat fleet to be without its CIWS so perceived priorities perhaps? I would also assume it would involve added training, maintenance and perhaps even a couple of extra pers as I wouldn't think it's the kind of system you just throw on and push go? Not entirely sure though as like you say, its FFBNW and never has.
TBH I was surprised it embarked a seasprite flight as well as I thought they were becoming rare as hens teeth atm but good to see, guess 6 sqn needs to deploy longterm as well in this quieter period to keep their guys in the mix and keep current.
Nighthawk.NZ
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The Mini Typhoons were installed when she first arrived in NZ a few years back ... better than nothing but really needs the Phalanx CIWSWell she arrived in Pearl Harbor today for exercises. No CIWS but the mini-typhoon can be seen behind the funnel.
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