As SealordLawrence says there is loads of space on board (it is a large ship) and can apparently be fitted with upgrades as required. I think I have read somewhere that the 155 gun can be retrofitted at a later date without a major rebuild. I would like to have seen a better ASW fit though particularly as there are so many new silent small coastal subs out there, and that could be a problem if amphibious force protection becomes part of the type 45’s role.
I am more disappointed that the number has been cut back. If they produce the two other varients the general service frigate and the land attack cruiser then it might not be so bad, but as has been said there is no appetite for this kind of spend in the UK at the moment despite the fact the the UK MOD has several global responsibilities.
Wanshan said “Do you realize that if a hangar can fit one EH 101 Merlin, it probably is large enough for 2 Lynx helicopters. (Given a choice between 2 Lynx and 1 Merlin, I’ld go for 1 Merlin.)” Or perhaps a lynx and an Apache for Littoral operations :diablo:
I guess as ever the RN will have to make the best of what its getting.
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