A Ship that is Not a Frigate – Part 5 (Operational Concepts)
Operating in singles, multiples and a part of a larger force the key attributes of SIMSS is flexibility and adaptability. SIMSS is somewhat of a blank canvas and it is…
A Ship that is Not a Frigate – Part 4 (Modules and Payloads)
One of the ways in which we can squeeze maximum value from this concept is to embrace payload modularity. The fundamental thought process behind payload modularity is to sever the…
A Ship that is Not a Frigate – Part 3 (Design Discussion)
One of the trends seems to favour compact vessels and then shoe horn as much equipment as possible and in a nod to those secondary roles, squeeze in a couple…
A Ship that is Not a Frigate – Part 2 (Roles and Requirements)
In describing any design the first task is to define the roles, requirements and operating environment that the ship will be immersed in. That is the norm, but this proposal…
A Ship that is Not a Frigate – Part 1 (Introduction)
I think it is a myth that frigates and destroyers are flexible and to be honest I don’t want them to be. We often hear the fact that the Type…
CVR(T) 2.0
A hybrid of a Spartan and Scimitar.. Spartimar Scimitan Any other ridiculous name ideas :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW3rYMr_RtU
Arse, Meet Elbow
Confusion continues to reign in the land of CVF. The MoD seems unable to get it's story straight on the conversion to conventional carrier aircraft operations and is increasingly looking…
Hash Tag #GetTheArmy
Breaking News - PM Cancels Tennis Lesson Amidst all the nonsense being spouted about the Police losing control of the streets a Twitter Hash Tag has emerged that is calling…