The Su’s are fairly large and heavy machines. I wonder if it wouldn’t be better for them to hold off a bit and opt for the supposedly new medium (MiG-29) sized aircraft that Russia and India are rumored to be working on. From what I read, India decided to go for a new MiG design instead of Su’s PakFA/T-50 since the Su is bigger and more expensive than what they require. Argentina may also have similar requirements where a MiG-29 sized aircraft will be better for their needs.

—–JT—–

This would make a nice fleet, the DCN Swordfish destroyer and Schelde 12717 for frigate, now we need a nice corvette.

—–JT—–

Hello,
these attached photo’s where made less than a month ago at a Royal Schelde booth.
So it seems that they still promote the concept.

Have a nice trip
7seas

Nice pictures. This design could take away the crown from the Visby as the stealthiest looking ship. By comparing the size of the NH-90 helicopter, it looks like it’s a nice sized frigate of about 120m-130m in length. It also looks like all missiles are either vertically launched (both SAM and ASM), vertically launched SAM and pop-up ASM launcher (like the Visby) or vertically launched SAM and side opening doors for the ASM. Not sure but it also looks like the the front turret is for a 57mm (as dfiscussed previously) and in the rear area on the top a stealthy 40mm.

I remember seeing an ad in a magazine of a design from Lurssen for a very similar looking ship. Unfortunately going to their website shows nothing.

—–JT—–

I thought that when I first looked at it but the more I look, the more it seems to be the 57mm. I dont think the vessel is that big, and remember how large the stealth 57mm mounting looks on the Visby.

The CSL is only 108m long so I’m fairly certain it is the 57mm. Although it’s interesting if you notice the smaller turret that looks like a tiny 57mm right above it.

—–JT—–

Can’t wait to see the MiG-37 or MiG-39. And no, not those palstic models that came out years ago. 😉

—–JT—–

Heck, they can even spend the money on some long range UAV’s to patrol (and even potentially attack) pirating boats. I would say they could probably buy 20 of the best UAVs for the price of just one sub.

—–JT—–

April Fool’s, right?

—–JT—–

No you’re right, no resemblance at all, particularly not if you consider the side view and look at the general hull shape and lay out. Or the outline of the forward gun. Also not in terms of the integrated topside. Hadn’t noticed the different bows at all. And the overall size difference either. Also didn’t considered the larger Visby plus design. How silly of me….

What the heck is that thing in the sky? It looks like a flying fish!

—–JT—–