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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    I see where they mention a stern ramp, but the design doesn’t seem to be that? I was picturing the same sort of design you see on a USCG cutter, but maybe that’s not the only one out there?
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    AOR Replacement & the Joint Support Ship (Merged Threads)

    I’m there fairly often and I love to see it. It, along with the semi recent addition of IRO bow, draws a lot of interest from people who see them. I’d like to think they give people a little more incentive to learn more about the military.
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    Actually, I wrote that incorrectly. What I should have said was 6 ExLS for 24 CAMM (quad packed) though, those launchers can be used for several other types of weapon too, I believe.
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    Canadian Surface Combatant RFQ

    I keep seeing where 32 cell VLS is being referenced with regards to CSC in this thread. Unless something has changed, I believe the count is 24 plus the 24 ExLs for CAMM. That’s what I understand to be the first flight, anyway. Even CRCN has stated several times that this is not enough cells for...
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Curious if that’s been the case with USNS and RFA ships. Just a Quick Look at the crew split on a USNS L&C vessel shows apx 125 civilian and then 11 USN members and the ship is somewhat armed (albeit only lightly and defensively). Is it the weaponry or comms or something else entirely that would...
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    As complete as this ship is, the downside is definitely speed, as it is no faster than a KINGSTON. I’m under the impression that whatever replaces the MCDV will address that deficiency and I believe @Stoker had mentioned they were looking for a 25kt capable platform.
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    Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship AOPS

    Nah, it’s ok. I can let this one slide 😂
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Ahh, ok. Thanks for the clarification. Essentially any new builds will have to get bid on and be subject to the NSS requirements. Does that preclude, say Seaspan, from subbing out work (modules etc) to Heddle (or anywhere else, for that matter)?
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Of course, that’s the goal, as well as hopefully get the Navy the proper tools. It seems that Heddle and Seaspan are working together on proposals, so that may also be a loophole to get around the 1000t regulation.
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    I would think it may be quite a bit over a 1000t. I believe the MCDVS are close to 1000t to begin with and @Stoker was saying earlier in the thread that the concept drawings were showing a larger, faster and more capable ship all around.
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    Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship AOPS

    That’s encouraging. I may be one of the few that think the ship will be very useful to the RCN and it’s satisfying to see it exceed expectations.
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    Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship AOPS

    I’m so bad at links, I’m not certain this will work. However, it’s a link to the HDW Facebook page where a post showed HARRY was able to sustain 18+ kts for an “extended period of time”. That’s certainly an interesting achievement past her projected performance numbers.
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    Replacing the Subs

    Right, but I meant the RCMP takes care of peacekeeping at home if the army was downscaled, if it was required. I’m referring here to if something like Oka or FLQ were to happen again. As far as bleeding with partners and allies, or reducing us to butlers and stewards, I believe I mentioned...
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    Replacing the Subs

    Of course that makes sense, as well. From that angle, I’d say that we assess what’s needed largely for home defence, be it an enhanced group for Arctic activities and an ABM battery string on all the coasts etc. I guess I’m just questioning the need for a traditional army with a large mechanized...
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    Replacing the Subs

    I have to say I’d agree here too. The RCN and RCAF are both forces that get used extensively at home AND abroad, while the army is largely expeditionary. By downsizing the army into a specialized force like CSOR (for example) and a training role, maybe most of the rest of the members could be...
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    No expert, but I’d think you’d at least need a retractable bow thruster in conjunction with your main propulsion, if you didn’t have azipods.
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Story of my life, brother. Lol!
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    Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

    Sorry, I posted the image separately. But I think you can see what I’m referring to in this image.
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