Type 26 design unveiled

Jimbuna · 08-20-12, 05:59 AM

Some of these new designs are starting to look fugly and IMHO this is yet a further example.

That 'strange thing on the bow' is the bow anchor.

HunterICX · 08-20-12, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Some of these new designs are starting to look fugly and IMHO this is yet a further example.

Yeah, they're not getting any prettier these days

probably has a reason that they are designed like that.

HunterICX

Skybird · 08-20-12, 06:12 AM

Looks expensive.

Very.

U570 · 08-20-12, 07:02 AM

I had an idea, which might be a good idea for an aircraft carrier. A submarine aircraft carrier. I know the last functional one was the I-400 class, but it's still worth a shot. Given the right design, it might even work nowadays. I am currently designing one for a fun project. Tomorrow I will put up some renders.
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Edit:- Here's the renders

Task Force · 08-20-12, 10:13 AM

Yes! you can design it, but can you afford it?

STEED · 08-20-12, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

Yes! you can design it, but can you afford it?

Not a chance, whole budget was blown on the design costs.

Welcome to the 3rd World UK.

geetrue · 08-20-12, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by U570

I had an idea, which might be a good idea for an aircraft carrier. A submarine aircraft carrier. I know the last functional one was the I-400 class, but it's still worth a shot. Given the right design, it might even work nowadays. I am currently designing one for a fun project. Tomorrow I will put up some renders.

Not a bad idea, especially with the new X-47 unmaned aircraft the US Navy is experimenting with right now or how about that new USAF 3,600 mph aircraft if say they could get that thing to work.

What a combination ... I still remember the old Regulus missile program on surface ships and submarines that's how old I am.

CCIP · 08-20-12, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by geetrue

Not a bad idea, especially with the new X-47 unmaned aircraft the US Navy is experimenting with right now or how about that new USAF 3,600 mph aircraft if say they could get that thing to work.

What a combination ... I still remember the old Regulus missile program on surface ships and submarines that's how old I am.

Actually, a special submarine is no longer needed for this role. All you need is a UAV that fits into the tubes, which isn't terribly difficult.

Additionally, you could argue that all subs became "aircraft carriers" ever since SLCMs came around. A cruise missile is, essentially, a single-use precision bomber. I don't think operating a reusable aircraft in such confined quarters is actually more economical.

Jimbuna · 08-20-12, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

Yeah, they're not getting any prettier these days

probably has a reason that they are designed like that.

HunterICX

Stealth technology, lower radar signature etc.

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