28.03.2026, 13:36
Zu den neuesten Modifikationen der kanadischen Variante (River-Klasse) des Typs 26:
Schneemann
Zitat:Canadian Navy reveals latest modifications to River-Class Destroyerhttps://www.navylookout.com/canadian-nav...destroyer/
The latest model of the future River-class Destroyer (RCD), based on the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate design, was displayed to the public by the Royal Canadian Navy yesterday. Here we look briefly at the discernible changes since the last version in 2024. [...]
The medium-calibre gun has been changed from Leonardo’s 127 mm gun (capable of firing Vulcano ammunition) and is replaced by the BAE Systems Inc. 5-inch (127 mm) Mk 45 gun. The ubiquitous Mk 45 equips the Type 26 and Hunter-class, as well as benefiting from broad commonality across NATO. The integration work between this weapon and the platform has already been completed and an example is already in place on board HMS Glasgow, including the automated munitions handling system. The Mk 45 is lighter than the Italian gun, saving topweight, so this change makes a lot of sense from a cost, commonality and technical perspective. [...]
The latest iteration shows the ship has just 24 Mk41 cells in (3 x 8-cell silos), although there is space for at least one more 8-cell silo if the RCN decides at a later date to add more firepower. The RCD is primarily an anti-submarine vessel with less emphasis on air defence than the Australian-Hunter class.
Schneemann