Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

[Swampbuggy]

The 127mm gun has substantially more range even with unguided ammunition, and said ammunition has a much larger payload capability to actually destroy the targets. 57mm guns have a far higher rate of fire and magazine capability however, it's more focused on closer range engagements and putting up massed fire.

I guess in that hypothetical TG I was referring to, you’d have the option to go with whatever seemed appropriate in any given scenario. No doubt it’ll be a leap forward to have that kind of layering in place.

 

[GK .Dundas]

I always remember the Italian DDG that had 2 127 mm guns and I believe 3 or 4 76 mm guns.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

I always remember the Italian DDG that had 2 127 mm guns and I believe 3 or 4 76 mm guns.

Basically a light cruiser for armament, although I have to question the listed DWT (4500). Seems they paid heavily for that much armament in such a small hull. Audace class Guided Missile Destroyer DDG Italian Navy MMI

 

[Kirkhill]

Is this the mount being offered for the RCDs?

In focus: MSI-DS sovereign UK medium calibre gun mount development - Navy Lookout

MSI Defence Systems has provided the Royal Navy with lightweight, automated weapon mounts that have become a standard feature across much of the fleet. As a sovereign UK capability with a consistent export record, the company provides adaptable gun systems that bridge traditional close-range...

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(left) The Mk38 Mod 4 30mm mount selected by the US Navy features dual ammunition feeds and an additional .50 calibre gun mounted on the top. (Right) The weapon is primarily guided by the off-mount MSI MK 48 MOD 2 EOSS, a fully stabilised, dual-axis EOSS director incorporating TV and infrared cameras, and a laser rangefinder.

P960 autonomous RIB with Seahawk MWS on display at DSEI 2021 (Photo: Navy Lookout).