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BB62squid -> RE: Noob question (2/10/2014 11:34:11 AM)
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Finally, the US Naval Fire Support Association proposed a more conservative approach ...
Forget the ABL's...the USNFSA envisioned 2x16 VLS emplacements (1p/1s) where the forward ABLs were sited, and 4x16 VLS emplacements where the 4 aft ABLs were sited (athwart ship, just aft of second stack), giving the ship 96 VLS cells. The 12x5"/38s were replaced by 4 155mm singles (2p/2s). While not evident in their presentation, I have heard proposals that a AN/SPS-48E fitted on the mainmast would compliment the AN/SPS 67 and 49(v5) on the foremast. This configuration would also imply that that the 5" Mk37 directors were integrated and used as illuminators for VL SAMS, or that they were replaced with SPG series illuminators. If they are intended to be the standard gun directors, she could act as a SAM barge under Cooperative Engagement and have her escorts control the SAMS. Conversely, she could simply carry 96 BGM 109 as a strike platform.
C Myers calls his idea an Interdiction Assault Ship. the USNFSA refers to their idea as BBG 21
Also...there have been various proposals for a 13" sabot that increased main battery range to ~40-45 nm, an 11 inch sabot that would reach out to ~100nm all using COTS RAP technology. 16" scramjet guided projectiles were deemed feasible, and those were estimated to be able to achieve ranges of ~500 nm. Again, I should have documentation around here somewhere, but a google search might be more productive
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Mike
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