Canada is getting new warships!
Not you - REEAL Warships.
Here we go:
You probably know it as the Canadian Surface Combatant Project but what you might not realize
is this will become the most complex shipbuilding initiative Canada has seen since World War
2.
So it's a pretty big deal.
Canada envisions 15 of these vessels taking the lead in our global initiatives to counter
piracy and terrorist activity, enforce embargo and interdiction work and provide all manner
of humanitarian aid, search and rescue and sovereignty enforcement.
Okay So Look, the navy’s still upset about having the worst dress uniforms, so for this
one video i’m going to largely avoid any cost or procurement controversy Hey!
Get outta here!
GET!...
Instead lets just concentrate on the capability of these vessels, soooo Come geek out with
me.
The first ships on the water won’t actually be flying a Canadian Flag.
Our Australia and UK allies have already committed to building their own versions of the Type
26 Frigate and they’re getting their toys first.
The Uk has their first ship out of 8, the HMS Glasgow now sufficiently complete to the
point where they can assign sailors to the vessel.
The Glasgow will act as both a submarine killer and an important defensive asset for British
aircraft carriers.
The British Type 26 frigates will be armed with the future cruise/anti-ship weapon (FC/ASW).
This modern weapon system is designed to be hypersonic, agile and intelligent.
Once launched, it's missiles can track fast moving ships, outsmart decoys and carry payloads
with the ability to kill hardened targets.
These weapons are expected to replace the existing Harpoon, SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles.
Expect to see these ships in British Waters by the mid-2020s, with the first expected
to enter service by 2026.
Now the Australian Type 26 will be defined as a Hunter Class with a slightly different
assortment of weapons systems.
They are buying 9 vessels for an estimated cost of 35 billion Aussie Dollars or dollaro’s.
They begin cutting steel for their first ship this December.
With plans to become operational with the Royal Australian Navy around the end of this
decade.
As for Canada, we decided on the Type 26 after ruling out the comparable Italien French FREMM
Frigate and the lower priced - Type 31.
The Department of National Defense has remained confident that the Type 26 is the right ship
for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Considered as both a replacement for our decommissioned destroyers and our currently aging fleet of
Halifax frigates.
The design plan for the Canadian version is to be outfitted for a more general purpose
approach.
This means that our ships will be outfitted to perform in both the anti-sub and anti-air
warfare categories.
This decision was made so the 15 vessels shared an identical standard.
Now after they are split between the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, this will enable them
to be fully interchangeable across the spectrum of our naval operations.
Comment section enthusiasts will be very happy to hear the Type 26 is a warship at its core.
Vastly better armed then the Arctic patrol ships we have previously featured.
For myself and other uniformed people, Missiles are just missiles and from the distant bridge
of an Iranian patrol boat they're kind of all going to look alike.
However, rumor around soup time was that the Canadian Type 26 could include tomahawk cruise
missiles for some serious -naval- fire -support.
I for one think this calls for the design of a new morale patch for anyone lucky enough
to fire one of these off.
for one can’t wait to see the 127 mm chain gun in action.
Then we have the sea Ceptor defense system, which looks to be a nice addition to the 2
CWIS close-in weapon system found on board.
Capable of defending itself and other high value assets.
These, probably very expensive missiles can neutralize threats ranging from combat aircraft
to supersonic anti ship missiles.
This vessel is starting to look very well kitted out.
The Type 26 will also have a wide selection of offensive missiles at its disposal, these
will use a host of advanced combat systems to find and destroy their targets.
Expect an integrated onboard system to run these and almost everything else on board,
from cyber defence to bridge and navigation controls and hell probably the toaster.
Along with a state of the art communication suite capable of arousing even the most lethargic
NAVCOM, there will be more Sensors, radars, jammers and decoy systems than I really want
to list off.
The integrated underwater warfare system will get a special mention (though).
First off, the ships will be built to have a minimal acoustic signature.
Then this on board system will be capable of a wide range of sonar activities, both
hull mounted and towed.
Now If you combine this with the ship's torpedo countermeasures, the Type 26 is Ready to engage
in the most modern anti-sub operations.
The vessel itself will be powered by a combined diesel electric or gas propulsion system.
Provided by General electric and Rolls Royce respectively, these engines will propel canadian
sailors to a maximum speed of 27k with a cruising range of 7 thousand nautical miles or 13 thousand
KM.
The Canadian Type 26 is also expected to also carry a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter and provide
the ability to embark multiple UAV systems.
That good looking boat bay is reconfigurable and will hold a single 9m rescue boat and
two smaller multi role boats.
This time around, the Navy promises to maintain your sanity on those long voyages.
This will be done by prioritising the ability to digitally connect with your families back
home and then by housing certain Amenities on board.
These will include a medical facility along with a dedicated gym/fitness centres, so no
more working out under the stairs for you.
So now that you your caught up on the specs, you should also know,
The government pinky swear promises that 15 of these fancy floating gunboats will only
cost you a tidy sum of 60 billion dollars.
Now if we can pull that figure off, we will fall somewhere in the same ballpark as our
commonwealth allies.
This price tag supposedly includes the necessary ammunition, training, support and infrastructure
we will require in the future, so it's a package deal.
An entirely new land based testing facility is being built in Halifax specifically for
this project.
Building here will create several benefits for Canada including increasing employment,
industry and supply chain capacity for years to come.
While a major downside could be the 55% increase in labour costs compared to what we would
see if built in the United States.
But Having them home made will also allow us to smack a big made in Canada sticker on
its ass.
The construction of the first vessel is expected to begin in 2023/24 with first delivery early
next decade.
When all 15 vessels are finally completed, Canada will be the proud owner of the world's
largest fleet of the type 26... that's assuming it isn’t plagued with electrical problems.
For now, come check out the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships.
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