Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates

[JohnJT]

whats stored in the US boneyard that could be restored.

Let's see... Hmm...

Doh!

 

[Hawkeye69]

Let's see... Hmm...

Doh!

Plenty of spare parts for what we have, I believe a good stock of retired Sikorsky Seahawk B models stored there and some preserved for possible foreign military sales.

 

[Alberto32]

New UK version of the Absalon class? Steller Systems unveil ‘Fearless’ Multi Role Support Ship concept | Navy Lookout

 

[RegR]

New UK version of the Absalon class? Steller Systems unveil ‘Fearless’ Multi Role Support Ship concept | Navy Lookout

This is actually more the type of could see NZ acquiring for any envisaged 3rd (or 4th) frigate if they were serious in this area vs a straight frigate. More options and easier sell and more of a hybrid compromise between any 3rd frigate and 2nd sealift type currently being suggested. So 2 Iver types and 1 absalon type is still a vast improvement on just the 2 frigates and no 2nd sealift ship regardless so bit of a win either way.

 

[Redlands18]

New UK version of the Absalon class? Steller Systems unveil ‘Fearless’ Multi Role Support Ship concept | Navy Lookout

A bit bigger though at 170m and 15,000t.

 

[Alberto32]

A bit bigger though at 170m and 15,000t.

Just a tad bigger, I know.

 

[John Fedup]

Interesting vessel but as the article states, a lot
more design work is required for this concept. Must admit, there is lots to like…except for maybe the actual cost.

 

[Nighthawk.NZ]

Has no well dock and that is one thing we need and RNZN want... and was stated in the last DCP

 

[Rob c]

Has no well dock and that is one thing we need and RNZN want... and was stated in the last DCP

Yes the well deck is a must have at this time but could change. and the system that is used is significantly better than that used on Canterbury. The extra combat capability and possibilities is attractive.

 

[Volkodav]

Does it really need a well dock?

To me a launch and recovery arrangement for appropriate craft could potentially be better in terms of versatility going forward.

 

[Bevan]

For mine it depends what capability the ship fulfils - is the Frigate replacement or the Enhanced Sea Lift vessel? If the former, then probably doesn't need a well deck, but if ESL then one would be beneficial depending on what the RNZN wants to launch of course.

 

[Rob c]

A bit bigger though at 170m and 15,000t.

Yes, but would look very impressive tying up in Australian port

 

[At lakes]

Here is what could be interrupted as a silly question.
If the RAN buy their tier 2 frigate and select the TKMS MEKO 200 and considering the current Government in NZ policy of trying to buy the same as Australia does this the RNZN will end up with another Australian built frigate the MEKO 200.

This post was added by the consumption of a 700mil bottle of Merlot

 

[Alberto32]

Has no well dock and that is one thing we need and RNZN want... and was stated in the last DCP

We could still get a couple of LHDs with a well deck if required. This just adds on to the fire power and transport requirements, along with replenishment of supplies if needed. Add it as a Escort for the LHDs if required.

 

[Nighthawk.NZ]

Naval News on Youtube a bit more on the Fearless MRSS