Breaking news
Australia Shortlisted Navantia Fincantieri and BAE Systems for the SEA5000 ASW Frigate Program.
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Navantia's
SEA5000 proposal is based on the Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer design |
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During
PACIFIC 2015 exposition, Navantia of Spain was the only one showcasing
an actual scale model of its SEA5000 proposal. The vessel relies heavily
on the Hobart class AWD design already selected by the RAN. A Navantia
official explained there is "up to 70% commonality between the two
platforms from a production stand point". The vessel would be fitted
with 48x MK41 VLS cells, a SAAB combat management system and 2 helicopter
hangars. Navantia SEA5000 proposal basic specifications: Original design: RAN Hobart class ASW Length overall: 147.2 m Max beam: 18.6 m End of life displacement: 7400 t Accommodation: 237 |
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Fincantieri
SEA5000 proposal is based on the Italian Navy FREMM ASW design |
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During
an industry meeting at PACIFIC 2015, Fincantieri unveiled the design of
its proposal for the SEA5000 Future Frigate program. Based on the Italian
Navy FREMM ASW (Virginio Fasan class), Fincantieri says it recently conducted
feasibility studies to proof the possibility to use its FREMM platform
to cope with different Navy requirements (including Canada and Australia).
The Italian FREMM "can easily accommodate the CEAFAR2 [ed.
note Fincantieri presentation mentionned the CEA PAR system]; weigh,
CVG, electrical power consumption and fluidic requirements are aligned
with the platform capabilities, without the necessity of major modifications".
Finally, Fincantieri says it can easily install the SAAB CMS on board. Fincantieri SEA5000 proposal basic specifications: Original design: ASW FREMM (Virginio Fasan class) Length: 144 m Max beam: 19.4 m Displacement: 6,700 t Accommodation: 167 (up to 200 for RAN) |
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BAE
Systems SEA5000 proposal is based on the future Royal Navy Type 26 design |
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The
Type 26 is the future Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate that will replace
the Royal Navy's 13 Type 23 frigates and other ships. BAE Systems says
the Type 26 / Global Combat Ship will be a highly capable and versatile
multi-mission warship designed to support anti-submarine warfare, air
defence and general purpose operations anywhere on the world’s oceans.
Navy Recognition could not meet a BAE representative who could talk about
the SEA5000 GCS but we understand that it would be fitted with Mk41 cells
exclusively (no CAMM which are present on the UK design) as well as a
BAE Systems Mk 45 5 inch main gun. BAE Systems SEA5000 proposal basic specifications: Original design: Global Combat Ship (Royal Navy Type 26) Length: 148.5 m Max beam: 20 m Displacement: 6,000 t Accommodation: 118 crew + 72 embarked forces |
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