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Author: | sabotage181 [ February 10th, 2014, 3:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
ok, this is the latest update. still very much a work in progress still. I look forward to all comments and suggestions |
Author: | kellyj [ February 10th, 2014, 7:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
I really like where this design is going. But...(theres always a butt) The midships VLS is right where your engine room will be. Just not enough Real Estate in that area to have both. Better to set the VLS forward of the bridge structure. Also get rid of the "Strike Length" VLS ( the T-Hawk missile). Between Burkes, Tycos, and subs the USN has enough Strike platforms. Keep this guy as an escort/independent mission ship. I suspect on an FFG size hull about the biggest VLS your going to fit is a 32 cell, which can still hold a decent amount of missiles when you consider the Quad-pack Sparrow modules. Obviously your fwd RAM will have to go. Harpoons are not needed since your Helo can launch Hellfires, but if you still want them put them aft of the funnel. Extend the superstructure from the helo hanger forward to the funnel, then have the 01 level extend aft around the funnel. Put the RHIB in an enclosed side hanger to hide its RCS. Then on this upper deck space you could either fit your Harpoons (2x2 configuration) or mount a pair of the new 30mm guns for small boat defense. Put the EW system up 1 level where your 50 cal gun is and make the bridge structure flush. Remount the 50 cals with a set just aft of the main gun and another set on top of the helo hanger. Still, an FFG design that could easily fit in todays fleet. |
Author: | sabotage181 [ February 11th, 2014, 11:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
thank you Kelly, I was thinking a lot along the same lines. more like this? I'm not sure if I'm happy with the forward 30's yet. maybe a little higher? I tried that but it looks awful |
Author: | ghost792 [ February 12th, 2014, 3:02 am ] | |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 | |
thank you Kelly, I was thinking a lot along the same lines.
I like this, but I think the previous version still has potential.more like this? I'm not sure if I'm happy with the forward 30's yet. maybe a little higher? I tried that but it looks awful What if you swap the amidships VLS and the hanger and landing pad? The midships location is better for helo operations and having the VLS aft eliminates interference with the engine room. I think it would also help the aft freeboard. I recommend keeping the strike length VLS. To my knowledge, the USN has never used any of the shorter lengths, except maybe the self defense cells on the Ford. |
Author: | erik_t [ February 12th, 2014, 4:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
The USN has also never had a combatant which, if I may say so, is quite so schizophrenic in role and purpose. |
Author: | sabotage181 [ February 13th, 2014, 2:51 am ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 | ||
I like this, but I think the previous version still has potential. What if you swap the amidships VLS and the hanger and landing pad? The midships location is better for helo operations and having the VLS aft eliminates interference with the engine room. I think it would also help the aft freeboard. I recommend keeping the strike length VLS. To my knowledge, the USN has never used any of the shorter lengths, except maybe the self defense cells on the Ford.
The USN has also never had a combatant which, if I may say so, is quite so schizophrenic in role and purpose.
Thank you Erik, but my ship does NOT hear voices in its head....and I'll leave it at that until you explain that a little more here's the latest. Not sure I'm 100% happy yet but I'm getting there All comments and suggestions welcome |
Author: | Lebroba [ February 13th, 2014, 7:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
I'm really liking this ship! |
Author: | Blackbuck [ February 13th, 2014, 10:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
I honestly don't get why you need so many 30mm mounts. Most destroyers in the world only carry 2 20-30mm mounts... |
Author: | Lebroba [ February 13th, 2014, 1:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: FFG(x) 98 |
Maybe this hull will be stationed in an area that requires alot of transits through straits. You could probably drop down to 2, that would save you having to berth and feed another 5 or 6 Gunner's Mates. |
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