15% heavier, 12% longer, Cost was £ 116 - £ 140 mm each - average £ 127 mm more or less
River 1's cost £150 mm in total lease and purchase costs I think for 3 vessels so £ ~ £50mm apiece. the Brazilian versions of the type 1 cost £ 44 mm each
At least 29 changes were made in the changing the design from the Amazonas - the helicopter required a flying control position, a new landing grid and mods to refuelling and in flight refueling provision.
What is really weird was that they were supposed to be used to "iron-out" snags in the delivery of the T26's. but "Glasgow" has been building for over 7 years.
Last edited by Asturias56; 26th June 2024 at 08:10.