No more MBT�s for Canada

TerranC · #1 October 31st, 2003, 12:30 AM

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Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:

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state of the art frigates

ok, so our navy is new. i wasn't to sure what we had, but i was sure it wasn't much. and it isn't. i'm not sure what you'd find on a frigate, but i'm pretty sure we should have a few destroyer's and a cruiser or two to.

We do have destroyers. DND Site

TerranC · #2 October 31st, 2003, 12:32 AM

For Narrew: Canadian subs are most usually used for patrolling Canadian waters, supporting Canadian surface combattants, and "bLasting" the "heck" out of American ships in War Games

Edit: Pressed Quote instead of Edit. =|

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Thermodyne · #3 October 31st, 2003, 01:00 AM

Diesel subs are built for costal defense, and tend to be limited on fuel stowage. But they can pack a big punch. They are much quieter then nukes when submerged, but also very slow, high speed drains the batteries too fast. The snorkels are not all that much good, airborne radar can find them in any sea state where they can be deployed. I would think that snorkels would be a good place to deploy stealth technology. The best way to deal with them is air power; active sonar negates the advantage of silent running. And once found, the lack of speed makes them sitting ducks.

The Soviets probably built the most state of the art stink boats, some were even boomers.

Cyrien · #4 October 31st, 2003, 01:01 AM

Complete (I think) listing of Canadian warships.

narf poit chez BOOM · #5 October 31st, 2003, 02:15 AM

ok, thanks. we still need another destroyer and a cruiser or two.

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The Soviets probably built the most state of the art stink boats, some were even boomers.

for the less military knowledgeable of us?

Renegade 13 · #6 October 31st, 2003, 02:29 AM

If you think about it, at the end of WWII Canada had over 300 naval vessels. Now, 58 years later, Canada only has about 32 navy ships.

I'm Canadian, and I think that's pretty sad. Granted, Canada has about one tenth the population of the US, and therefore can't support a huge navy. But still, a few larger ships couldn't hurt.

TerranC · #7 October 31st, 2003, 02:29 AM

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Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
ok, thanks. we still need another destroyer and a cruiser or two.

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The Soviets probably built the most state of the art stink boats, some were even boomers.

for the less military knowledgeable of us?

Boomers: Subs carrying Nukes/Powered by Nuke Reactors

Stink Boats: I think it means subs powered by Diesel/carrying conventional weapons, but I'm not sure.

Edit: I grammar do no know

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