Sea trials, LHD (JCI)
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I have to say, IMO, the USA, Spain and South Korea know how to built sexy boats.
not all the time.....
Tico
No offence to the americans but isnt that a face only a mother could love?
Americans seem to put some wacky design themes in (eg tico, what a nice forehead you have). Function over form? That is one of the worst angles for her..
I do like the spanish ships athetically. The LHD IMHO is pretty sexy with that ramp, clean lines etc. The F-105 looks like what a modern navy ship should look like but without excessive futuristic stealth shapes.
I do like the spanish ships athetically. The LHD IMHO is pretty sexy with that ramp, clean lines etc. The F-105 looks like what a modern navy ship should look like but without excessive futuristic stealth shapes.
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Spanish achievement in the F-100, is to have succeeded in putting the SPY radar on a ship 6000tn.
is complicated ...
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Spanish achievement in the F-100, is to have succeeded in putting the SPY radar on a ship 6000tn.
is complicated ...
Just wondering if anyone has any information on when the JC1 will commence, if not already, flight ops ? And what the intentions are for the work up and training of the crew in this period and what type of aircraft they will use
Thanks
Thanks
In this link they say that when Jc1 was still in Ferrol, Harriers had been doing trials onboard...if they say it..El estruendo de dos aviones Harrier sobresalta a la comarca - La Opinión A Coruña
Now the ship is its Rota base in the south, and will start a long journey for resistance and etc.
Some pics:
With regards to the above link, I found it yesterday and sent Navantia a message asking for an english version, which they have kindly done overnight ! Link below
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NAgt3OwMxM"]YouTube - Strategic Projection Ship "Juan Carlos I"[/nomedia]
They have also started a second channel called Navantiashipyard1 this is the english version channel, I also asked them to post update videos on the Canberra and Adealide which they have said the will, so I will post any links for new vids as they come up, but here is the link to the Canberra keel laying ceremony for those of you have not seen it before
YouTube - NAVANTIAshipyard1's Channel
Great video. Shows a lot of nice features and interior stuff.
She looks impressive. Bit of an upgrade from Tobruk (I know the LHD aren't replacing her directly, but in another way while the flowerpots are getting fixed..).
She looks impressive. Bit of an upgrade from Tobruk (I know the LHD aren't replacing her directly, but in another way while the flowerpots are getting fixed..).
for anyone whose interested there are a couple of recent photos of canberra about 1/4 down this page
://www.hmascanberra.com/newshttp/scuttle.html
://www.hmascanberra.com/newshttp/scuttle.html
Nuship Canberra
FYI, Just read that the Canberra will be launched at Ferrol on Feb 17 1600 local time, all going well of course (touch wood)
FYI, Just read that the Canberra will be launched at Ferrol on Feb 17 1600 local time, all going well of course (touch wood)
FYI, Just read that the Canberra will be launched at Ferrol on Feb 17 1600 local time, all going well of course (touch wood)
hmmm the link above says the 11th
That date was given to me by the shipyard, have asked them to confirm the 17th for me, one might be a typo maybe
or the shced has been changed since the 11th was anouncedThat date was given to me by the shipyard, have asked them to confirm the 17th for me, one might be a typo maybe
six days doesnt really matter that much anyway, better than six months
six days doesnt really matter that much anyway, better than six months
17th confirmed by Navantia for the launch of Canberra, two months ahead of schedule. No date yet set for Adelaide but she is also ahead of sched. Interesting to note Navantia now making a concerted push for more sales of these to keep the shipyard ticking over.
Not sure who else would be in the market for such a vessell though ?
Are you talking about the LHD or AWD?
Well the LHD is a very flexable ship.
I would assume they would target:
South Africa - they were looking a smaller/cheaper ship, but Spain seems to be able to push hulls out for very low cost. SA might have a minimal fitout (ie cargo ship radar etc) but get a much larger and more capable vessel. They could get real use out of the larger size.
UK - There may or may not be a need for a ship of this type if not now, maybe 10 years time.
Canada - depending on where they go, they might be interested in a ship of this type, providing a real amphib capability although the JSS seems to be their baby.
The fact Australia is buying two and they seem to provide a great deal of capability for a fairly reasonable price.
Malaysia, India, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Chile, Germany (?? Could they get into this kind of projection).I wonder if they came back to Australia with a extremely competitive offer (essentially cost) if Australia would concider a 3rd LHD ship (or 4th AWD), perhaps if encouraged by the americans on a capability basis?
Navantia certainly seems to have some efficent yards. They have really motored on the LHD. Im sure locally we will be slow with the fitout, but it still may sail close to the origional time.
Yes was talking about the LHD's, incidentally Navantia do have a design for a smaller version of the JC1/Canberra class of approx 190 mtrs and appears not to have a ski jump
http://www.navantia.es/irj/go/km/do...gica/60524cdd-c10a-2a10-25b4-9b75171aea65.xml
I would rather see another AWD than an LHD for obvious reasons
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