|
Soddim,
Things were obviously different in the days of the Vampire NF10..... :E |
Jackonicko,
Now there's an aircraft I would have liked to fly. Alas, I was on 25 much later after they got fighters to put the missiles on. |
Some good news
Amongst all these depressing posts about PVR rates etc some good news.
Yesterday shares in VT and BAE were given a boost as the government released £300m for the final design of the CVF. This was the first in a two stage "main gate" process and as such is a small but significant step in the right direction. VTs chief executive was quoted in the Torygraph as saying " we are pleased to contribute to the design, planning and build....today's announcement demonstrates tangible progress in this important project" Hurrah and Hussar!!!! |
See this from Navy News
Also this from the RN site. Already posted a link to the Sea Jet thread on page one........ |
When is Main Gate due?
|
DID: ".....The CVF will be built in sections, and then the sections will be fitted together. Subject to value-for-money and cost-effectiveness considerations, plans for the construction and assembly of the ships in yards owned by members of the new expanded Alliance include:
The bow (block 1) and final assembly at Babcock Rosyth Hull block 2 at VT Group Portsmouth Hull block 3 at BAES Barrow Hull block 4 at BAES Govan........ |
Hope they've got some good bolts/glue to stick that three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle together...
Or, seeing that it's for the navy, golden rivets? |
|
Defence Committee Report
Future Carrier and
Joint Combat Aircraft Programmes Second Report of Session 2005–06 Now on line: here |
Britain and France to share Carrier Programme
The Independent carries an article today on Britain and France to share the CVF programme. The Herald and the Qatar Peninsular offer more detail and comment from the Secretary of State, Dr John Reid. The Memorandum of Understanding should be signed by the end of the month and staged payments have been agreed to be made by France in recognition of the investment the UK has already made in the design. This will comprise £30m now and £25m in July with a further £45m at the end of the demonstration phase if France decides to continue with the project.
There are details to be wrapped up but we have agreed on the arrangements for the management of the project for the next 12 months. |
Not strictly speaking to do with CVF, but the following piece from the Telegraph may be of interest:
The big ship Navy is back |
I'm far from an expert in these things but how can they claim that some destroyers and some largish supply vessels "herald the return of the big ship navy?"
This isn't (entirely) a dig and I would be very open to education Thanks Mike |
I suppose technically you would be correct but the T45 is a big ship...... over 7k Tonnes which to put in perspective...the T42 which it is replacing displaces just under 5000 T.
This ship is long over due and is going to significantly enhance the Operational Capibility of the RN.. I for one can't wait for it. |
Southside is spot on. Our T42s have been a standing joke in the RN for at least 10 years. Tired hulls, obsolete un-reliable equipment, a primary weapons system that can't cope with many of the modern threats we see today and main engines that smoke like Buncefield Oil Dept.
By contrast when its gone through first of class trials and associated pain and delays that entails will be a first rate platform which can be significantly enhanced. The same will apply to CVF compared to CVS but on a much larger scale. Lets just hope nothing happens until this slow process has finished. |
| All times are GMT. The time now is 01:11. |
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.