Interesting alternative to LCS!
Look a interesting concept of ocean going OPV option for the US Coast Guard. Based on the "Holland" class dutch OPV (actually under construction).
Without doubt, a US Navy version could replace the VERY expensive (6/700 millions $) LCS.
This Dutch big OPV is characterised by :
- A big crew reduction: 50 crew (+ space for 40 additionnal)
- A good endurance: 5000 miles at 15 knots
- A good armament againt low threat (57 or 76mm gun, 25/30mm gun, machines guns, RHIB, helico + hangar.......all well suited to fight pirate, smuggler & terrorists)
- A relatively low price (150 million € per unit vs +/- 500 for a LCS...)
Look a interesting concept of ocean going OPV option for the US Coast Guard. Based on the "Holland" class dutch OPV (actually under construction).
Without doubt, a US Navy version could replace the VERY expensive (6/700 millions $) LCS.
This Dutch big OPV is characterised by :
- A big crew reduction: 50 crew (+ space for 40 additionnal)
- A good endurance: 5000 miles at 15 knots
- A good armament againt low threat (57 or 76mm gun, 25/30mm gun, machines guns, RHIB, helico + hangar.......all well suited to fight pirate, smuggler & terrorists)
- A relatively low price (150 million € per unit vs +/- 500 for a LCS...)
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