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Current Ship Projects; 2 More WHECs for the PN
Topic Started: Jul 15 2011, 04:10 PM (15,178 Views)
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Now I like this information much better!.. Thanks! zwahzhal!.. :thumb:
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zwahzhal
Jul 29 2011, 03:31 PM
Got an old FilAM friends, former elementary classmate here in the PH, who's w/ the USN right now. 1 is a Combat Naval Aviator let's call him M and 1 is a sailor let's call him D. M used to be w/ F-18C but he is now transferred to F-18E on 2008. D is assigned w/ Asset Management.

Here's the interesting part......
M: I've been informed by my C.O that between 2011 upto 2013, I might be station back there in PH to support training you guys on the legacy and super hornet but I haven't received any new Mission Order for the new assignment. Maybe they'll give it to me sometime Oct, I don't know. Call the class and let's have a reunion

D: Then 2012 let's have a 2nd reunion! I'll be able to visit also back there maybe 2012. WHEC 723 and 725 is being planned for the next PN acquisition. We have the letter of proposals here. We are decommisioning these magnificent ships. I'm so glad that it will still be operational.

hmmm... certainly interesting sir Z..

How much salt do we need for this info sir?

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I think LOTS of it seWer Rat... LOTS Of good Information to boost our Morale here in the PDFF Forum..
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Exciting!

Thanks, Zwahzhal. :thumb:
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Well this is better than nothing i guess but i really hope the Navy would put some missiles on this ships and other ships so other Navies will take the PN seriously.
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Jane's Navy International
24-Jun-2011

Philippines looks to US for new OPV design

Mrityunjoy Mazumdar

The Philippine Navy is investigating the possible procurement of one or more helicopter-capable offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) built in-country to a foreign design.

A request for information was issued to potential vendors by US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in May, with a view to progressing the project as a Foreign Military Sales case.

A key requirement, according to the NAVSEA solicitation, is that the OPV "must be new construction but derived from a proven hull design". The specification includes a deep-V monohull built in steel to American Bureau of Shipbuilding classification standards with an overall length of 80-88 m, beam of 10.5-11.55 m and full load displacement of 1,000-1,100 tons.

The ship's complement will be 75 persons (including a flag officer). With an anticipated service life of 30 years, the OPV is expected to operate in conditions up to Sea State 6 and survive in Sea State 7.

Two main diesel engines with fixed-pitch propellers will permit a minimum cruising speed of 14 kt and a maximum continuous speed at full load displacement of not less than 20 kt. Minimum range is 3,500 n miles at cruising speed. A 300 kVA bow thruster is also specified.

Armament will include a 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun, a stabilised 25 mm gun and two 0.5-inch machine guns. The fire-control system will include radar and electro-optical components, with targeting data obtained from a 3-D surface/air search radar with IFF capability. A passive electronic support measures system will detect radar, laser, infrared warning devices and communications signals.

Margins of space and weight are required for the possible addition of surface-to-air missile, surface-to-surface missile, active electronic warfare and towed array sonar systems, suggesting that the navy wants to 'future-proof' the OPV for possible upgrade to multirole surface combatant.

The communications and navigation suite will include two 255 kW navigation radars (one X-band and one S-band), a satellite communications phone system, a navigational telex and an electronic chart display and information system.

The flight deck will be able to support a 7-ton helicopter for operations during day and night. A hangar does not appear to be a requirement, although a control room and facilities for refuelling and basic maintenance are expected. A stern ramp for two 11-m rigid-hull inflatable boats is also specified, along with a 2-ton deck crane.

The Philippine Navy envisages using the OPV(s) for fleet-marine operations, naval gunfire support tasks, other support for joint operations with the Philippines' army and air force, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

The navy is already acquiring several Hamilton-class high enurance cutters from the US Coast Guard; the first of these was formally handed over on 13 May as BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (15).
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Jul 30 2011, 03:41 AM
Well this is better than nothing i guess but i really hope the Navy would put some missiles on this ships and other ships so other Navies will take the PN seriously.

Which I doubt my friend, that they will let us....? The PN should try at least to acquire FIM-92 Stinger from the US for use against Anti Air Defence systems for our PN Ships or to be attached to PN Helicopters and PAF Air assets . :thumb: Let's see if they will allow us to have these MANPADS... :dunno:
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Aug 4 2011, 08:42 PM
Which I doubt my friend, that they will let us....? The PN should try at least to acquire FIM-92 Stinger from the US for use against Anti Air Defence systems for our PN Ships or to be attached to PN Helicopters and PAF Air assets . :thumb: Let's see if they will allow us to have these MANPADS... :dunno:

Well if you put it that way comrade look again remember our old acquisition from the US the cyclone class which also has Stinger missiles for Air defense when they bought it they droop the missile system? why i ask ? its important to have a missile platform in this era not to mention the threats to this country are many not just terrorist but other Navies too. The PN must see that but to tell you comrade even if we have missiles it would just give us something its really up to our country's resolve.
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“As long as we are not willing to provide an adequate, suitable and capable defense for this country, we will be oppressed, demeaned and dishonored. We will be the stepping mat of every country in this region,”(Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile)

“Just because we are a very weak country militarily, we should not be taken advantage of by more powerful countries" (Senate committee on national defense and security chairman Panfilo Lacson)
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I agree comrade Zero, magkaalaman na dapat kung talaga pati na tutulong sila ng walang limitasyon at kung ayaw nila ay sa iba tayo kumuha!

Ito yung sinasabi ni Sen. Bong bong Marcos eh, na naranasan ng kanyang ama! Tayo dapat ang dapat kumilos para sa sarile nating interest at huwag umasa sa iba...
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Ito yung sinasabi ni Sen. Bong bong Marcos eh, na naranasan ng kanyang ama!


If Sen. Bongbong's late and unlamented despotic father had not bleed the country dry, our AFP will be at least on par with Malaysia's! :headbang:
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