tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post1757339718181978114..comments2024-03-16T15:49:59.567+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: Navy@Vivo: Magic moments aboard RSS Intrepid as special modifications go on show for the first timeDavid Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-64781085550663378562014-09-17T18:34:45.287+08:002014-09-17T18:34:45.287+08:00Dear David,
I have discovered recently your blog ...Dear David,<br /><br />I have discovered recently your blog and I feel amazed of your excellent work and especially the details and your efforts to analyze RSS ships such as the Formidable class. I have used some of your information to write a complete article about the class on my blog http://navalanalyses.blogspot.com. Feel free to comment!<br /><br />I believe the EO sensor on board of the ships is the Israeli MSIS which is identical, Najir 2000 has been replaced I believe. Also the unknown decoy launcher is a configuration of the new SAGEM NGDS. Check it!<br /><br />Again great work,<br />MitchD-Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958151042890362933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-59366795184609029452013-04-22T15:54:03.596+08:002013-04-22T15:54:03.596+08:00Hi guys,
can anyone please tell me what is the me...Hi guys,<br />can anyone please tell me what is the metal piece inside the red circle?<br />http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz57/lionnoisy3/drigatemetalpiece.png?t=1366617147<br /><br /><br />lionnoisyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-4470755821569973252013-04-21T02:07:38.078+08:002013-04-21T02:07:38.078+08:00That is the bracket to hold the nameplate in place...That is the bracket to hold the nameplate in place. There is another one between the N and the TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-14389672876488121062013-04-19T16:23:39.791+08:002013-04-19T16:23:39.791+08:00Dear David,
I refer to the square small piece of m...Dear David,<br />I refer to the square small piece of metal , with another piece metal protracting,<br />one o'clock to the letter "D".<br /><br />Thanks<br />lionnoisyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-51124742721595348072013-04-13T23:39:29.644+08:002013-04-13T23:39:29.644+08:00Dear lionnoisy,
The square piece directly above th...Dear lionnoisy,<br />The square piece directly above the letter "N"? I think it's a mount for the signal lamp.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />DavidDavid Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-549929118278121362013-04-08T12:06:48.660+08:002013-04-08T12:06:48.660+08:00Dear David,
May i know what is the metal stuff on...Dear David,<br />May i know what is the metal stuff on the right side of LRAD?<br /><br />http://techielobang.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/navy-vivocity-IMG_0542m.jpg<br /><br />lionnoisyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-40049371707563627982013-03-23T18:01:10.230+08:002013-03-23T18:01:10.230+08:00I understand other LRADs are a non-lethal weapon. ...I understand other LRADs are a non-lethal weapon. For riot control or for merchant ships repelling pirates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-61066931714543727672013-03-21T18:22:32.230+08:002013-03-21T18:22:32.230+08:00The LST is not overkill. It has much longer endura...The LST is not overkill. It has much longer endurance and can carry the Puma (can the FF do this?).<br /><br />Have you heard of Bunga Mas 5 and 6?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-36911688041935766492013-03-21T11:33:26.385+08:002013-03-21T11:33:26.385+08:00Thanks for your reply, david.
But I'm still n...Thanks for your reply, david.<br /><br />But I'm still not convinced that the thin hulls are impervious to small arms damage. I think a 5.56mm round has a decent chance of penetration. But the only way to be sure is by a practical demonstration maybe, haha.<br /><br />But I think the guys in the navy know what they are doing. But I do see your point in employing the LST, though on the surface it seems an overkill for patrolling missions.<br /><br /><br />Cheers, Shahid<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-11396839366462969042013-03-20T21:02:53.518+08:002013-03-20T21:02:53.518+08:00Anon 19 Mar 3:37 AM, The stairs help crew members ...<br />Anon 19 Mar 3:37 AM, The stairs help crew members clear the anchor leg of the Launch and Recovery System crane.<br /><br />Shahid 20 Mar 12:30 PM: Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the stealth frigates (FFS). <br /><br />There are easier ways to generate PR mileage than putting 145 souls at risk against sea pirates who run their ops in blue water with mother ships, a good sense of where the hunting grounds are and a network of telemarketeers to barter their catch for ransom. <br /><br />re: Thin hulls. Should be proof against small arms carried aboard pirate skiffs. <br /><br />The LST and FFS have pros and cons. Am inclined to think the LSTs are a better match as they have a well dock that can launch & recover Fast Craft Utility, which I believe are better suited for VBSS than RHIBs.<br /><br />Will work on something closer to Navy Day.<br /><br />You should make time for the Navy Open House in May for that trip aboard a FFS. There are mods on other ships of that class worth looking out for... :)<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />DavidDavid Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-53638026859877919982013-03-20T12:30:35.717+08:002013-03-20T12:30:35.717+08:00Hey David,
Great Article.
I was down to see the...Hey David, <br /><br />Great Article.<br /><br />I was down to see the frigate but unfortunately didn't get a chance to get aboard. But I got some great pictures.<br /><br />Anyway, I saw that the ship's hull, especially along the sides seemed very thin. They warped a little, possible due to the heat. I'm concerned about whether the ship is able to provide protection against small arms fire, especially since the formidable class has been used on anti-piracy missions.<br /><br />I think you mentioned in one of your previous articles, that the ship's hull was in fact very thin.<br /><br />I take it that the ship is primarily designed to engage enemy ships from a distance, hence protection from small arms might not have been a priority in the design. <br /><br />Is the Formidable class therefore a poor choice for these missions. <br /><br />I do not doubt the ability of our naval servicemen, but I suspect that in the selection of the ship to be deployed in the Gulf of Aden, perhaps some sort of PR consideration was employed. <br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />-Shahid<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-72632159171416998522013-03-19T21:19:53.077+08:002013-03-19T21:19:53.077+08:00Dear Who,
Pse see Anon 11:10 AM above.
Best regar...Dear Who,<br />Pse see Anon 11:10 AM above.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />David David Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-90143580575068887542013-03-19T11:10:28.529+08:002013-03-19T11:10:28.529+08:00To Who said... March 19, 2013 at 10:12 AM,
It is ...To Who said... March 19, 2013 at 10:12 AM,<br /><br />It is no secret that Formidable-class frigate can be fitted with up to 24 Harpoon missile launchers, 3 quad-pack on each side. Visit one when you have a chance and see for yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-81313605162285431022013-03-19T10:12:08.896+08:002013-03-19T10:12:08.896+08:00David
I am more interested on the quoted "a ...David<br /><br />I am more interested on the quoted "a single Formidable-class warship can bring some 24 Harpoon missiles for anti-ship missions or a sizeable number of non-line of sight (NLOS) missiles into play"<br /><br />harpoon VL wasn't developed and the harpoon launches are mostly on quad launches. does that means the magic deck can accomndates a max of 6 quad launcher? unless if OpSpec ignore this.Whonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-78619446912343163332013-03-19T09:32:23.282+08:002013-03-19T09:32:23.282+08:00David,
Do you think our frigates (and LPDs) are su...David,<br />Do you think our frigates (and LPDs) are sufficiently protected against anti-ship missiles (some of our neighbours may be fielding supersonic ones soon)? Should they have CIWS such as Phalanx/Goalkeeper or more advanced RIM-116? Would you consider the Aster or Barak sufficient for anti-missile role on these larger vessels? IMO they aren't (but I'm no expert), but even the older ROC La Fayettes have the Phalanx CIWS. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-42694174361261188382013-03-19T03:37:31.083+08:002013-03-19T03:37:31.083+08:00What's with the stairs in the last pic? Is it ...What's with the stairs in the last pic? Is it to board the RHIBs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-18458900108523362822013-03-19T00:02:16.094+08:002013-03-19T00:02:16.094+08:00Anti piracy is kids stuff. What is so great using...Anti piracy is kids stuff. What is so great using these firepower against a few ppl armed with knifes? Should send to real war instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com