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Rheinnmetall mk 202
Originally posted by Sparky42 View PostI get that, I was just thinking that in terms of increase the ability to respond to situations in the Med, the auto mounts might be a better option than the manual mounts while still using the same stock of ammo.
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Eithne never lost them. The other OPVs for a time carried GAMBO, a variation on the Oerlikon, or HMG P&S as secondary but in recent years, all ships have been fitted with Rhein Metall 20mm, though of a slightly different version to those found on Eithne.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostThe Rhino 202s are only a recent addition to the fleet, so I'd say there's no talk of their replacement just yet.
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Originally posted by Jetjock View PostThey may be a recent addition fleet wide but it is also true that they are cast offs from a navy that no longer considered them adequate and replaced them with a stabilized remotely operated weapon of higher caliber.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostThats a bit harsh .
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Originally posted by Jetjock View PostUnintended..my point being they were bought as an opportunity buy that provided a huge benefit in fleet commonality and filled a gap on the P50's but they should not be looked at as something that couldn't be improved upon just because they were acquired relatively recently. Though a jump in capability, they were considered obsolete by their supplier.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostThats a bit harsh, if factually correct. The German Navy upgraded all their ships to the Mauser MLG27, 27mm Autocannon in 2003 onwards. The RH202 had been fitted to newly built Brandenburg (as secondary)and Elbe class(as primary) vessels in the mid 1990s in advance of the development of the MLG27. On Some other ships they are replacing a Bofors 40mm, just to give an idea of the punch of this secondary weapon. The Sachsen class was delivered as built with MLG27, so it made sense then that there would be commonality across the fleet.
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Indeed. Many are looking at enhancing the OPV configuration to deal with more aggressive environments. The Israeli's are expanding the SAAR-72 hull to include 76mm plus two auto controlled 30mm and a range of missiles including strike missiles with a range of 72km, all this with speeds up to 30knots, and extended range at lower speeds.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostIndeed. Many are looking at enhancing the OPV configuration to deal with more aggressive environments. The Israeli's are expanding the SAAR-72 hull to include 76mm plus two auto controlled 30mm and a range of missiles including strike missiles with a range of 72km, all this with speeds up to 30knots, and extended range at lower speeds.
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Originally posted by hptmurphy View PostAbout equivalent to the Peacocks....waste of time
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