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  • Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
    It isn't a cruise liner, you aren't there for the scenery. As long as you have windows on the bridge, you don't need any more.
    i can't see any windows on the bridge either.
    RGJ

    ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

    The Rifles

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    • Originally posted by RoyalGreenJacket View Post
      i can't see any windows on the bridge either.
      Notice the grey squares on the bridge....hint...the ship isn't finished yet...
      Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong.

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      • So thats why easyrider said " new french opv under construction " ahhhh yes i can see what you mean now real jack , youre a clever chap well done
        Last edited by knocker; 17 June 2011, 13:50.
        Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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        • Originally posted by The real Jack View Post
          Notice the grey squares on the bridge....hint...the ship isn't finished yet...
          fecks sake - you think they would put the windows in and brighten the place up a bit.

          thanks RJ.
          RGJ

          ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

          The Rifles

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          • Originally posted by knocker View Post
            So thast why easyrider said " new french opv under construction "
            Reading isn't RGJs strong point, he says.


            Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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            • thats me
              RGJ

              ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

              The Rifles

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              • Windows, just for RGJ

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                • Originally posted by easyrider View Post
                  Windows, just for RGJ

                  a picture paints a thousand words

                  thanks easyrider.
                  RGJ

                  ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

                  The Rifles

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                  • The french recon they'll be able to flog the Gowind(this type) to many of their former colonies, as OPVs are an easy force multiplier for small coastal nations.


                    Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                    • They thought that of the P400 class and every one went off and bought SAAR 11 s and 111s ( Combatanttes)
                      Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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                      • so is it too early to say if the option to order a third ship will be exercised or will the naval service have to wait for the bean counters to give the go ahead ?
                        Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                        • Originally posted by knocker View Post
                          so is it too early to say if the option to order a third ship will be exercised or will the naval service have to wait for the bean counters to give the go ahead ?
                          Neither of the above.
                          The options won't be considered until
                          (a)OPV1 and 2 are built, or almost complete
                          (b)The Decision on the EPV has been made.

                          You'd be surprised to hear the bean counters in this case were more favourable to the project than the second last minister for Defence.(You couldn't sail an OPV up O'Connell St on Paddys Day).


                          Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                          • fair enough , so its gonna be 2014 ( ? ) when the 2 new ships are brought into service , any idea when or if they will make a call on the epv ?
                            Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                            • Unknown.
                              NS authorities consider it a priority, and some say the Powers that be would be willing to sacrifice OPV3 as long as they get EPV1. Its about ensuring future capability.
                              However it is considered a priority in terms of a direct P31 Replacement, which would be expected in 2020 under current guidelines. Failing that, OPV3 would require a helideck, which would probably increase it to the smaller end of the EPV criteria anyway.


                              Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                              • So will that mean a smaller fleet ? Wasnt it decided to keep it to an 8 ship flotilla ? If opv 3 is sacrificed for epv1 will that mean 7 ships instead ?
                                Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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