Reply With Quoteno,not quite all 13 T26 asOriginally Posted by SKB
8 off as ASW and 5 off as General Purpose(should be 8)
The names been taken by their new support ship (looks like an LPD) that will serve in both amphibious and support roles and will be replacing 2 old oilers in the next couple of years. The new De Zeven Provincien frigates (really full destroyers) are on par with DDG51's and T45's in capability and would make formidable escorts for the QE's in a joint operation.I'm imagining the Netherlands with a QE class called the Karel Doorman, right now
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HNLMS_D...ABn_%28F802%29
I really believe there should be the highest level of integration between the RN and KM, similar cultures, history of cooperation, and world views. The KM could make up for the current shortfalls in escorts in the RN and could add oomph to amphib capabilities as well with their Rotterdams and embarked RMCs or KdMs. I really don't see the Dutch operating a full carrier though - too small an organization - about 10,500 personnel.
V/R
no,not quite all 13 T26 as
8 off as ASW and 5 off as General Purpose(should be 8
Crew accomodation was apparently a priority when the design was started and they weren't kidding!Was not expecting these pic's.
all fitted out as well,just need the Ipod to top it off
Inside a typical cabin unit by QEClassCarriers, on Flickr
T26 BAE Final Design Photo
Attachment 185636
Possibly Ikea?
Me too they cant be much thicker than an inch and they have to last 50 years, mind you the paint they use to coat them is much better these days at preventing rust etc...
Last edited by bob1949; 08-20-2012 at 02:43 PM. Reason: keyboard made a typo
It says in the press release 13 which to me is an odd number, they are supposed to replace the T23. I like to see more but knowing this government I think we will be lucky to get a dozen.
I guess it has more to do with how the steel is used. The structure has to be strong enough for the task in hand, and yet light enough to meet Archimedes' laws of buoyancy! The way the hull is built, using longitudinal and lateral framework, makes for an extremely strong, but very light structure, which is very easy to repair and keeps damage very localised. It's a bit like ripstop fabric.
do not forget that Gordon Brown sold off 3 T23 which were less then 7 year old to Chile on the cheap while doing nothing about replacing them with the T26's(build was to start in 2008,in service2012) bit like the carrier first thought 1997 order 2010 just before Labour got kicked out of power.
the Navy got sold down the river by Labour, who now whinge on the other side saying the SDSR was wrong and they would do it better ( i.e get rid of the arm forces completely,then complain when the rest of the world walks all over us.)
sorry RANT over
Have a read here
http://www.strongboxmarine.co.uk/con...s/defence.html
Yes, and why not - the men and women who sail in these ships are away from home for months at a time, work long hours in stressful conditions, and deserve every bit of it. Improved accommodation could be of significant help with retention in the navy. I only hope that all of the materials used for these cabins are fire retardant, non-toxic, etc. and up to an appropriate code for use in a warship. It will be interesting to see the other areas such as dining areas, wardrooms, etc. to see how they are appointed.Crew accomodation was apparently a priority when the design was started and they weren't kidding!
Ah but in QEC they may not be bulkheads as the cabins can be self contained units as shown above which are not structural bulkheads ...Thanks exdabtoe I stand corrected, apologies to the Andrew types on here
Little OT, since people has been talking about the Type 26 announcement, here is my report on the current situation. Follow the links in it to see other reports i wrote on weapons and other aspects of the ship.
http://ukarmedforcescommentary.blogs...kes-shape.html
The design currently shown is the "basic" frozen idea of what the RN wants and BAE can give.
Now there will be a couple years of detailed design to go before Main Gate is reached and we start moving towards the actual building.
As to the photo of the CVF cabin, the internal shot i remember seeing long ago indeed, but this does not mean it is outdated. I think cabins have been in production for quite some time, after all. What's new is learning how they slot in. Very interesting indeed!
When I joined we were still sleeping in 'micks' and an overseas commission could last from 18 months to two years.
I'm sad enough that I went to look that up - A bulkhead is ANY vertical divider panel - not just structural ones.Ah but in QEC they may not be bulkheads as the cabins can be self contained units as shown above which are not structural bulkheads ...
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