These OPVs are designed to fulfill the role of a fishery protection vessel, and patrol these nations EEZs. They could be useful for SAS surveillance deliveries in the dead of night. They are also useful in showing the flag abroad, but they are not of much use for anti-ship warfare, anti-submarine warfare, or anti-air warfare.
Even if a nation decided to add harpoon missiles, evolved sea sparrow missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes, and a close in weapon system, their electrical plant isn't large enough to supply the electricity, another reason why these ships are cheaper than corvettes.
Even if a nation decided to add harpoon missiles, evolved sea sparrow missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes, and a close in weapon system, their electrical plant isn't large enough to supply the electricity, another reason why these ships are cheaper than corvettes.
Where did you get the idea that the electrical system on our ships are too underpowered for the add ons you suggest?
I have some concerns that you read this site, then go to other sites with what you read here, and pass it off as your own Idea? Tell me I am mistaken here.
Also, while you may Prefer the Ferry design of the Kiwi MRV, I have heard nothing to say that the Irish army agree with you. Its internal layout is unsuitable for naval use too, but I'm sure you already know why.
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