"What the U.S. Navy Could Learn from Danish Frigate Design" Topic
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Tango01 | 06 Mar 2015 11:03 p.m. PST |
"As the U.S. Navy's requirements and engineering communities look at upcoming ship classes and attempt to build in flexibility, they first need to decide what it means to be a "flexible ship" and how much to prioritize that flexibility, one admiral said. During a panel at the American Society of Naval Engineers' ASNE Day 2015, Rear Adm. Bryant Fuller, chief engineer for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), said it is important to decide what flexibility means to each program early on, and how much of it is needed – is there a core capability that ship class revolves around, or should it strive for ultimate flexibility, like the Danish Navy's StanFlex system and its Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate? Several panelists compared American ships to the Danish frigates, including panel moderator retired Vice Adm. Paul Sullivan. He said he had the chance to see the ships up close last fall and was impressed…"
Full article here link Amicalement Armand |
Lion in the Stars | 07 Mar 2015 11:58 a.m. PST |
I still can't believe that the US didn't use the STANFLEX modules in the LCS! *facepalm* |
StarCruiser | 07 Mar 2015 5:38 p.m. PST |
"Not invented here" syndrome (tm)… |
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