The following news article caught my eye and made me think about cross-century naval battles...
"JANE'S DEFENCE UPGRADES -- The Chilean Leander-class frigate PFG
Lynch has emerged from a comprehensive modernization program that
will prolong its service life until 2012, reports Jane's Defence
Upgrades.
The 18-month refit included a complete overhaul of the existing
propulsion system, auxiliary machinery and communications systems.
Additionally, the original MRS 3 fire-control system for the twin
4.5-in guns was replaced by a new, locally developed Maiten system;
the Shorts Seacat surface-to-air missile launcher was replaced by a
20-mm Phalanx close-in weapon system."
Galleons can be upgraded just like any other ship.
With no engine noise to distract your sonarmen, a passive sonar installation would do wonders. You could put a helo platform on the fantail and presto you have a formidable Anti-Submarine Warfare vessle.
Every turn we pay upkeep costs on our military units under most governments. Included in these upkeep costs could be modernization costs as well?
Anybody outthere have other thoughts?
Very respectfully,
Jerry Sindle
"JANE'S DEFENCE UPGRADES -- The Chilean Leander-class frigate PFG
Lynch has emerged from a comprehensive modernization program that
will prolong its service life until 2012, reports Jane's Defence
Upgrades.
The 18-month refit included a complete overhaul of the existing
propulsion system, auxiliary machinery and communications systems.
Additionally, the original MRS 3 fire-control system for the twin
4.5-in guns was replaced by a new, locally developed Maiten system;
the Shorts Seacat surface-to-air missile launcher was replaced by a
20-mm Phalanx close-in weapon system."
Galleons can be upgraded just like any other ship.
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With no engine noise to distract your sonarmen, a passive sonar installation would do wonders. You could put a helo platform on the fantail and presto you have a formidable Anti-Submarine Warfare vessle.
Every turn we pay upkeep costs on our military units under most governments. Included in these upkeep costs could be modernization costs as well?
Anybody outthere have other thoughts?
Very respectfully,
Jerry Sindle
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