tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post3002168460793046581..comments2023-07-17T14:09:50.226+02:00Comments on Combat Fleets Of The World: Future of the Royal-Navy...growing concerns...Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-137477180414527142010-11-21T13:36:53.373+01:002010-11-21T13:36:53.373+01:00Hi P.N,
Yep but these smalls advantages were blow ...Hi P.N,<br />Yep but these smalls advantages were blow up by the fact that in any case, both ships reach the end of their usefull life by late 2010's<br /><br />P.N:<br /><br />- a much higher speed were not very usefull for a helico carrier....(30 knots for Illustrious, 18+ knots for Ocean)<br /><br />- Illustrious were much more expensive (900+) in term of crew/manpower than Ocean (400+)...<br /><br />- Ocean already have 3 CIWS Phalanx for there self-protection (the standard CIWS on british ships, to opposite with unique Goalkepeer onboard Illustrious).<br /><br />For the remaining 6/8 years, for me, HMS Ocean were more better suited for helico carrier use (this main original role lol !)<br />Wait & see....<br /><br />;)Mike Colombarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-51717660009518400002010-11-21T11:41:01.551+01:002010-11-21T11:41:01.551+01:00Excellent post on the future of the RN! I have a s...Excellent post on the future of the RN! I have a small question though. In the final choice between HMS Illustrious and HMS Ocean shouldn't it count that the former was built to naval standards (versus mercantile standards for Ocean) and probably has some protection in key areas, has 50 % higher top speed, has considerably better maneuverability and, last but not least, has an operational close in weapon system onboard?Per Nordenbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-66449822689532798102010-11-20T21:36:41.563+01:002010-11-20T21:36:41.563+01:00Hi P.Sandemam,
Ops !!!, mistake edited (with Direc...Hi P.Sandemam,<br />Ops !!!, mistake edited (with Direct link)<br />Regards ;)Mike Colombarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-79645393384842772152010-11-20T21:09:03.430+01:002010-11-20T21:09:03.430+01:00Thanks for your excellent post charting the materi...Thanks for your excellent post charting the material decline of the RN both now and in the future. When the hard facts about manpower and equipment are examined closely like this it is obvious that the UK is committing a form of "maritime suicide" which is both sad and dangerous to our future security and prosperity. It also makes a mockery of David Cameron's claim that "the UK will remain a first-rank military power". <br /><br />(A credit and link for the image you have used would be appreciated!)<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />P. Sandeman, editor<br />http://www.savetheroyalnavy.orgP Sandemanhttp://www.savetheroyalnavy.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-12889285304816275432010-11-20T18:40:38.831+01:002010-11-20T18:40:38.831+01:00I would have hoped that they would store the Nimro...I would have hoped that they would store the Nimrods, rather than scrap them. <br /><br />If they were finished they might at least find a buyer.Chuck Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-90311458320586432542010-11-20T13:52:26.167+01:002010-11-20T13:52:26.167+01:00Naval aviation update:
"RAF Kinloss: Scrapped...Naval aviation update:<br />"RAF Kinloss: Scrapped replacement for Nimrod largely completed"<br /><br />http://news.scotsman.com/news/RAF-Kinloss-Scrapped-replacement-.6633252.jp<br /><br />So depressing for the UK taxpayer.....Mike Colombarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-4197303450999432412010-11-20T13:13:35.688+01:002010-11-20T13:13:35.688+01:00Thanks guys for your comments ;)Thanks guys for your comments ;)Mike Colombarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-41561556100680249212010-11-20T11:05:20.321+01:002010-11-20T11:05:20.321+01:00Hi Mike,
I think that you really well summarized ...Hi Mike, <br />I think that you really well summarized the situation (and the future) of the Royal Navy.<br />The save of the 2 (or only one?) 7 billion pounds aircraft carriers will mean the sacrifice of too many platforms and capabilities.<br />Something that is hard to understand. <br />Only one thing about helicopters; according to this article (<a href="http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/rotorhub/heli-power-2010-chf-commander-reveals-challenges-ahead/7739/" rel="nofollow">CHF commander reveals challenges ahead<br /></a>) all the Merlin now in service with RAF will be transferred to the Helicopter Commando Force (wich will receive even 4 Wildcats) that is dedicated to Royal Marine Commandos.<br /><br />P.S. I’m sorry for your problems and, believe me, I can understand you; 2010 has been a terrible year for me too: my father died last July, I had problems with my employment too and, at least, many other things went wrong.<br />Now the question is: 2011 will be better than 2010?Giovanninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-78085927681787005472010-11-20T10:52:40.080+01:002010-11-20T10:52:40.080+01:00Unemployment (you and me both, and quite a few oth...Unemployment (you and me both, and quite a few others it would appear) , bad luck and best of luck for the future, 2011 and beyond. <br /><br />Your blog is excellent in reminding us to keep reading and doing what we like best, in amongst the job hunting and cv's, please keep doing both.<br /><br />The above is very accurate considering the fallout that is still happening. All I will say is MCMV HMS Walney has already been decommissioned 15/10/2010, will probably go else where if anybody can afford it. These financial problems appear to be everywhere.<br /><br />The statement Carthography: (the only thing that can not be reduced…) is also questionable, lets hope we have learn't our history, and maybe the politicians can do (alot) more this time.Michael Brackfield , Cambridgeshire, UKnoreply@blogger.com