Some of the latest European warship concepts seem to have much larger bridges with windows almost all the way around giving virtually 360 degree views.
I’m just wondering what the reason is for this; what is now inside the bridge that wasn’t before?
Cheers.
BTW here are a few examples:
Gowind:
MEKO:
By: torpedo - 26th May 2007 at 17:41
Actually that’s not what is inside the bridge that allows for the 360° windows on Gowind and 270° on Meko, that’s what’s outside … or rather what isn’t outside.
With the grouping of all sensors in one integrated mast, the displacement of smoke funnel at water level, the missiles carried in silos under the bridge, you can eliminate several superstructures so you gain space, stealth, clean lines and unrestricted view.
In addition, this may help counter the threat of terrorist attacks by small boats.
Remark the outwardly canted windows that allow direct view from the bridge to the base of the hull.
By: Victor - 24th May 2007 at 03:40
There’s actually less stuff in the bridge in modern ships than before due to MFLCDs and much more compact nav and helm equipment.
In earlier ships, bridge wings allowed visibility for navigation and situational awareness around the ships without the need for so many windows. But with reduced RCS ships with no bridge wings, they still need to comply with Lloyds, ABS, SOLAS, etc regs, so the bridge needs windows all around to provide equivalent visibility.
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May 24, 2007 at 3:19 am