Future Helicopters

[suffolkowner]

Quite possibly. As I said, the case for Seahawk is strong. But, you would also have to decide if it’s as effective a ship extension as a Cyclone or Merlin. If you cut Cyclone short, do the benefits of the commonality with Cormorant combined with the range, lift capacity and endurance of a Merlin outweigh the support and tidiness of a Romeo package? That’s a decision that would have to be made. As for hangar space, obviously you would need to account for HALIFAX, JSS and RCD. For sure, it’s not just a slam dunk rotate one out rotate the other in.

Presumably the JSS can handle two Cyclones or Merlins, obviously the RCD can handle a Merlin
I have no idea on the others

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Google AI says the JSS can not house two Merlins

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[armrdsoul77]

Oh so just completely retrofit the helicopter and have it do a new mission. That will certainly be efficient, cost effective, timely, and result in an effective product.

I don't think you need to "completely retrofit" the helicopter. Doesn't it currently have secondary duties for troop/cargo transport and SAR? Rear ramp would facilitate those uses(could mount a gun there too).

Anyways, your exasperation has been noted.

 

[Cloud Cover]

It seems apparent that the CAF will have to make do with what helicopters they have for the next 5-10 years. Even switching to European vendors will drag the process down to a crawl.

 

[Nvlgzr]

Presumably the JSS can handle two Cyclones or Merlins, obviously the RCD can handle a Merlin
I have no idea on the others

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Google AI says the JSS can not house two Merlins

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From RCN website for Protectuer class: “ The class will have a hangar capable of supporting two CH-148 Cyclone helicopters and be able to provide second-line maintenance for naval task groups.”

 

[suffolkowner]

From RCN website for Protectuer class: “ The class will have a hangar capable of supporting two CH-148 Cyclone helicopters and be able to provide second-line maintenance for naval task groups.”

the question was could it hold two Merlins/101s

 

[Nvlgzr]

the question was could it hold two Merlins/101s

My bad. I just read the “presumably” part of your question

 

[KevinB]

Looks like 3 Romeo’s can fit.

 

[Good2Golf]

Looks like 3 Romeo’s can fit.

So compatible with South Korea then? Good to know.

 

[suffolkowner]

Presumably the JSS can handle two Cyclones or Merlins, obviously the RCD can handle a Merlin
I have no idea on the others

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Google AI says the JSS can not house two Merlins

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since my presumably the JSS can handle 2 Merlins has become an apparently it cant along with the need for hangar modifications for the HFX as well it would seem IMO that the Merlin is not a good option for a Cyclone replacement. Given the political stalemate with the US right now, it seems doubtful that there is going to be any movement towards the MH-60R

Looks like 3 Romeo’s can fit.

42m2 vs 78m2
78x2 = 156m2
42x3= 126m2

overall space suggests maybe but dont the helicopters move in and out and have dedicated handling appartatus that might restrict positioning?

 

[Kirkhill]

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