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In ASW not gonna get much argument from me on this. Helo is much better at this job than the ship usually is.
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Oh was that your goal? I though you hadn't gotten 8hrs yet so was going to leave you alone...
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As a surface ship with modern up to date tail, if you left a submarine get close enough to you to use your shipboard Mk 32's, you have let that sub come way way way too close to you.
In fact, I would think that in a one on one encounter where I did not have an onboard deployable helo, my solution would be to bug off from the datum as fast as I can. In such encounter, the surface ship's chances of survival are pretty slim.
Just like depth charges, hedgehog, squid and limbo have gone the way of the Dodos, the on board Mk 32 are quickly getting to be just extra storage for torpedoes you can load on your helo when necessary. I jest ... but barelly.
In fact, I would think that in a one on one encounter where I did not have an onboard deployable helo, my solution would be to bug off from the datum as fast as I can. In such encounter, the surface ship's chances of survival are pretty slim.
Just like depth charges, hedgehog, squid and limbo have gone the way of the Dodos, the on board Mk 32 are quickly getting to be just extra storage for torpedoes you can load on your helo when necessary. I jest ... but barelly.
Interesting article. Some mention of listening for submarines in the Arctic - apparently none detected. 
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Canada’s ice-breaking warship in Norfolk after trip through the Arctic
The railings on the ladderway to HMCS Harry DeWolf’s quarterdeck were cold and wet as the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship paused on its around-the-continent to…
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That's what they want you to thinkInteresting article. Some mention of listening for submarines in the Arctic - apparently none detected.
Canada’s ice-breaking warship in Norfolk after trip through the Arctic
The railings on the ladderway to HMCS Harry DeWolf’s quarterdeck were cold and wet as the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship paused on its around-the-continent to…
lenaitch
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"A big ship — significantly larger than the frigates that comprise a major part of Canadian naval forces"
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No doubt some here will discuss the "warship" label, as well as the comparative ASW capabilities between an AOPS and Frigate.
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No doubt some here will discuss the "warship" label, as well as the comparative ASW capabilities between an AOPS and Frigate.
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They are not wrong. It's about 2000 tons heavier. If a US flavour article wants to call it a warship I'm fine with that.
Eye In The Sky
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To be fair, it’s big and grey/gray and has a gun on it.
It's the Navy version of people calling anything that has tracks and looks "army" a "tank". Even if it is really just an MICV...not that I ever point that out to Mrs EITS during the news or movies...much to her enjoyment...
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Interesting article. Some mention of listening for submarines in the Arctic - apparently none detected.
Canada’s ice-breaking warship in Norfolk after trip through the Arctic
The railings on the ladderway to HMCS Harry DeWolf’s quarterdeck were cold and wet as the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship paused on its around-the-continent to…
HMCS Harry DeWolf transits Northwest Passage, tests ASW towed sonar – Canadian Naval Review
By Timothy Choi, 1 October 2021 On 1 October, 2021, HMCS Harry DeWolf, first-of-class of the Arctic & Offshore Patrol Vessels, arrived in Vancouver following its 10,050 km long journey from Halifax via the Northwest Passage - the first RCN vessel to do so since HMCS Labrador in 1954.
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It's been public knowledge for some time.
I can't confirm or deny any sub detections.
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Clearly subterfuge at work here.HMCS Harry DeWolf transits Northwest Passage, tests ASW towed sonar – Canadian Naval Review
By Timothy Choi, 1 October 2021 On 1 October, 2021, HMCS Harry DeWolf, first-of-class of the Arctic & Offshore Patrol Vessels, arrived in Vancouver following its 10,050 km long journey from Halifax via the Northwest Passage - the first RCN vessel to do so since HMCS Labrador in 1954.
It's been public knowledge for some time.
I can't confirm or deny any sub detections.
Peak ASWing would be detecting a sub and then transmitting to them "Hello, we been trying to reach you about your car warranty" in their native language.
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…we could offer them guided tours of Montana?
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One ping for Montana
Two ping for car warranty
Two ping for car warranty
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Nice little write-up in USNI. Seems to be a fair bit of international interest in this class.
Interesting comments re. the fuel efficiency. I wonder if the class is exceeding expectations in this regard? The published range is 6800 nautical miles at "cruise" speed (which I think is 14 knots), though I would think that would be in open water, not bashing through ice.
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Interesting comments re. the fuel efficiency. I wonder if the class is exceeding expectations in this regard? The published range is 6800 nautical miles at "cruise" speed (which I think is 14 knots), though I would think that would be in open water, not bashing through ice.
New Royal Canadian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel Visits Norfolk After Circumnavigating North America - USNI News
Canada’s newest Arctic and offshore patrol ship stopped in Virginia last week after finishing a circumnavigation of North American for its first deployment. During the visit, the commander of HMCS Harry DeWolf‘s (AOPV 430) jokingly boasted that it sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia through the...
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They carry over 700 cums of fuel and I know they topped up in Nuuk. MCDV can go 6000 nm on 160 cums. Given the size of the ship I suppose that's good efficiency.Nice little write-up in USNI. Seems to be a fair bit of international interest in this class.
Interesting comments re. the fuel efficiency. I wonder if the class is exceeding expectations in this regard? The published range is 6800 nautical miles at "cruise" speed (which I think is 14 knots), though I would think that would be in open water, not bashing through ice.
New Royal Canadian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel Visits Norfolk After Circumnavigating North America - USNI News
Canada’s newest Arctic and offshore patrol ship stopped in Virginia last week after finishing a circumnavigation of North American for its first deployment. During the visit, the commander of HMCS Harry DeWolf‘s (AOPV 430) jokingly boasted that it sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia through the...
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700 cums? You really need to get those pumps fixed, spurting all over the place like that.
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Auto mis direct rides again or against or something else utterly unrelated....
