Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0

[iambuzzard]

Pretty sure that was the Durand de la Penne, or her sister. I remember reading about it at the time.
Remarkable ships. Layered defences, with Mk13 and Standard backed up by a Aspide/Seasparrow launcher, and 127mm plus 3(!) 76mm. Apparently because in the Med they expected short engagement ranges - very traditional for post-war Italian ships - but very appropriate for an age of possible drone swarms.

Regarding 127mm in its various marks in RAN service - I understand it's the only weapon used in anger since the Malayan Emergency...

Whichever it was it was an impressive ship.

 

[spoz]

The Malayan Emergency ended in 1960. In the mid 60s RAN ships used both 40/60 and 50 cal during Confrontation. In 1969 Vendetta fired hundreds of 4.5 rounds in Vietnam.

 

[Sandson41]

The Malayan Emergency ended in 1960. In the mid 60s RAN ships used both 40/60 and 50 cal during Confrontation. In 1969 Vendetta fired hundreds of 4.5 rounds in Vietnam.

I forgot about that. Thanks.

 

[Takao]

As was proven in the Gulf War where our crews excelled. 57mm is too small. It's best to have the capabilities of the 127mm than not have them at all, rather than being caught with your pants down when you really need it.

I also find it interesting that as the Pacific War went on, the 20mm was discarded for the heavier hitting power of the 40mm. But, as the kamikaze threat increased, the 40mm was in turn seen as too small and lacking hitting power, with the 3" becoming the calibre of choice. Add in the greater effects a larger shell can carry, I can't see how replacing the 5" with a 57mm is a sensible idea. Most AShM are bigger and faster than a IJN aircraft; add in the range and different warheads and I think 5" has decades left

 

[iambuzzard]

I also find it interesting that as the Pacific War went on, the 20mm was discarded for the heavier hitting power of the 40mm. But, as the kamikaze threat increased, the 40mm was in turn seen as too small and lacking hitting power, with the 3" becoming the calibre of choice. Add in the greater effects a larger shell can carry, I can't see how replacing the 5" with a 57mm is a sensible idea. Most AShM are bigger and faster than a IJN aircraft; add in the range and different warheads and I think 5" has decades left

My thoughts exactly. Why use a peashooter when you have a shotgun!

 

[seaspear]

Does the Meko a-200 come with secondary guns in the 40mm calibre , certainly some of the articles presented by Meko show ships fitted with this at rear

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