Replacing the Subs

[Colin Parkinson]

Wouldn’t the same also apply to 212CD?

I think so, but I worry about Germany actually fulfilling all of it's commitments and providing enough spare parts as well. Was not so long ago the German navy 6 subs were all tied up awaiting spare parts and maintenance.

 

[Nvlgzr]

I think so, but I worry about Germany actually fulfilling all of it's commitments and providing enough spare parts as well. Was not so long ago the German navy 6 subs were all tied up awaiting spare parts and maintenance.

I’m assuming that wasn’t a TKMS/HDW but a German navy issue since the Italians didn’t have this issue.

 

[Stoker]

As I mentioned awhile ago, (assuming SK wins) I think it might be a good idea to keep the first boat there and having training and support start there, it's likley the sub will be completed prior to the Esquimalt base being fully modified and equipped to deal with it. Perhaps when the 2nd boat is launched it stays there and works up and warranty issues dealt with as well. The first sub sails to the West coast. Possibly the 3 and 4th move to the East coast once facilities and shore crews are ready there.

I suspect that we may keep the Vics running till the 2nd boat is worked up. It will depend on operational demand, crew availability, shoreside space and money. Not to mention if you retire the Vics, where are you going to store them and with the incoming subs needing the docking space as well? I still think if we go KSS, the government will sell the Vics to a friendly nation. That gets rid of a problem quickly.

As soon as the announcement is official, the first groups of sailors already identified will be sent to S Korea to start learning, this will take the form of DL, classroom instruction, alongside training and at sea experience. There is a good possibility that S Korea may lend us a boat in their waters to use. At some point some members of the crew will be sent to the shipyard and as the build progresses the first crew along with some members of the 2nd will bring the first boat into service. At some point the first boat will come to Canada to be shown off for recruitment purposes and at the same time train new submariners. Some members of the first couple of crews will be selected for training cadre.

 

[Kanuck34]

Apologies if this has already been posted but an interesting discussion on the subs; CDA Experts Series - Canada’s Next Submarine