First of all, I'd like to say to the UK, Congratulations on fielding the new Type 45.
As some of you know, I'm a real AEGIS ship fan. AEGIS is a world standard in naval Air Defense destroyers. It looks, by spec, this Type 45 will outclass AEGIS in a number of ways.
The omni-directional missile system combined with an incredible radar resolution in the 3-D Sampson phased array radar system look to be an incredible combo. (PAAMS) It's argued that this Sampson has a better resolution than the latest SPY-1. But I'm not sure totally if that's been confirmed or not. Definitely possible. The Aster missiles they will use have active radar modes of homing. I know the US Navy has something like this planned in something called ERAM or SM-6. But that's still only in the planning stages. Type 45 incorporates this technology now. Very impressive.
Plus, I'm sure every sailor in the Royal Navy will want to serve on the ship for all the amenities. (large berthing spaces, I-Pod terminals
) Folks, this is one smoking hot destroyer.
The UK should be very proud of this magnificent achievement.
Sea Demon