Continental Defence Corvette

[Underway]

From what ive seen so far, this project is basically team Vard and the vigilance class, and Davie who have their own proposal as well.

What I've seen is that Vard, and Davie are doing unsolicited proposals against a moving target of what the RCN needs in a capability. Everything they've produced has been just to advertise some ideas and make sure they are not forgotten.

Also Irving and SeaSpan actually have the expertise to design this ship (Seaspan in particular). There is likely a splitting of yards on this as well, either blocks built at different places or same ship built at different yards.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Question from a humble crayon eater:

How does one get that range in a smaller vessel?

Generally by having an efficient propulsion system. The trade off is, you probably don’t get much in the way of top end speed.

 

[Underway]

Question from a humble crayon eater:

How does one get that range in a smaller vessel?

Generally by having an efficient propulsion system. The trade off is, you probably don’t get much in the way of top end speed.

There is also fuel capacity which increases range as well. AOPS has such a long range because they have a diesel electric motor system which efficiently uses the power generated for the ship. They also have stabilization fins (smooths out the ride) and large fuel tanks.

Mogami class gets some significant range out of a Diesel and Gas arrangement (Gas for top speed, diesel for long cruise). To the point the Ozzies are wondering if they even need a tanker for them (they will, but perhaps it gives them some flexability).

 

[OldSolduer]

Thanks to you both. If I were 50 years younger I might be tempted to join the RCN - maybe

 

[MilEME09]

What I've seen is that Vard, and Davie are doing unsolicited proposals against a moving target of what the RCN needs in a capability. Everything they've produced has been just to advertise some ideas and make sure they are not forgotten.

Also Irving and SeaSpan actually have the expertise to design this ship (Seaspan in particular). There is likely a splitting of yards on this as well, either blocks built at different places or same ship built at different yards.

Vard is already partnered with Seaspan and Babcock so I think they are ahead of the game there

 

[Ludoc]

Question from a humble crayon eater:

How does one get that range in a smaller vessel?

Turn off the engine and coast down the back side of waves.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Thanks to you both. If I were 50 years younger I might be tempted to join the RCN - maybe

You'd look great in a sailor outfit

 

[YZT580]

Turn off the engine and coast down the back side of waves.

sails

 

[Jarnhamar]

15 Destroyers, 12 light frigates, 12 submarines.

Does the navy have the sailors to man all of these ships?

From what I understand the navy currently has some issues with a number of sailors either not wanting to sail or being non MELs.