Shipbucket

nice i made a version of the type 26 which i just called the Open Architecture design about a year ago. Basiclly its forward battery was ASROCs, CAMM, and TLAM, a naval gun. then the aft portion of the ship could be fitted with what ever was required, more missiles, more guns, expanded hanger, or a Embarked military force holding pen... the primary sensor array would of been the artisan.

open architechture


combat ship with enhanced weapons


Small ASW frigate C2

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Supreme Commander of the Astrofleets

I would say that a large GP frigate reinforced by Corvette type vessels like the Holland class would make a good combination for modern Naval operations where dedicated single mission frigate sized vessels aren't flexible enough and the open archiecture is a very good way forward. Enhanced communications and surveilance systems (Including ROV/UAV).

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"There was nothing wrong with Titanic when she left the Shipyard" Tim McGarry Belfast Comedian

Im in general agreement. There are also great examples of where this theory is taking, The Holland/DZP, the BAM/F100 for example. The RN should get in on this idea with a enlarged River OPV(H) and the T-45. I would also say it is acceptable to design a hull design and leave it largely empety for future growth and system installations.

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Supreme Commander of the Astrofleets

well according to the Sunday Telegraph the type 26 programme could be dead in the water

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"There was nothing wrong with Titanic when she left the Shipyard" Tim McGarry Belfast Comedian

i like the idea of a exportable capital ship but it isnt what the RN needs. I also like the T26 but again it isnt what it needs

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Supreme Commander of the Astrofleets

Nice drawings Philbob