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Some further info on the Chess Dynamics' Sea Eagle http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/06/se...ckett-opv.html
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Built by Babcock Marine, the 90m SAMUEL BECKETT-class vessels are intended for use in fisheries protection, maritime protection and search and rescue roles.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Originally posted by hptmurphy View PostFrom the same article... now why would a vessel built specifically for these roles need the weapons fit being suggested???
I think using terms like "specifically" for those roles seems to rule out any Defence Role.
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And the VAT we have charged ourselves on the SB'S is enough to fit them with the proper equipmentCovid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Ship defensive gunnery
Originally posted by hptmurphy View PostThey are properly equipped, for their published roles, bearing in mind manned 20mm with high rate of fire is a highly flexible asset when connected to TDS, 76mm OTO Melara is the most effective weapon in its class. and as point defence you have things like .5 HMGS, this weapon fit is far beyond what is required for FP mission and is quite suitable for the likes of anti piracy missions.
Unless your 20mm gun is multi-barrelled, such as Phalanx, it is locally manned and controlled, with no range or speed aim-off inputs, other than that provided by a cartwheel sight and the acquired skill of the gunner. The weapon as mounted individually has an effective range of about 1500 yards while the .5's are effective around 800 yards. Anything with a launch range outside 2000 yards HAS to be dealt with by main armament with specialist ammunition and fuse setting. For instance an attacking MGB type vessel could be engaged with airbursting ammunition at 4000 yards.
The gap between the 76mm and CRAA such as single 20mm's and 0.5's must be filled by controlled weapons such as twin 30mm's or Phalanx.
I firmly believe we must upgrade and be able to apply normal Naval force as and when required.
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They are gonna have to anchor in Ballycotton bay till Monday so like everyone else.
(currently at the Oil Wharf).Last edited by na grohmiti; 23 July 2016, 11:56.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by danno View PostHeading outbound with a strong tide must be "interesting" at that section. Still I am not aware of any incidents with non-pleasure traffic along that stretch.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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