[sukhoi-30mki]

H-I pitches ‘Patrol Frigate’ as cheaper alternative to LCS

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2012/03/28/h-i-pitches-patrol-frigate-as-cheaper-alternative-to-lcs/

[x1stcav]

Even back in the late 90’s the CG had become the maritime equivalent of ‘jack-booted thugs’. Why give them them any more toys?

[DesertRhino]

“Its armament is similar to the combat system suite found on the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships”

WOW,, so it almost has the firepower of an M-1 Tank,, and a seagoing equavalent to a smart 81mm mortar!!
Sad sad sad,,
An embarrassment,,,

[GeronL]

It is absolutely imperative that the government buy my product. /sarc

[dog breath]

Thanks for the post that is very interesting. How large of a crew would they carry, less then a hundred like a small DE? My other question is would they be more for short duration patrols and missions? I apologize in advance for my silly questions, but I learn so much from the articles like these.

[Talisker]

Industry view: Why the Navy needs a ‘Patrol Frigate’

We already have a "Patrol Frigate."

It's called the "Coast Guard."

[DesertRhino]

Im sorry,, not an M-1 tank,, more like ALMOST a Sherman with its 75mm. This baby has a 57mm that can shoot 5 pounds of hot steel almost 6 miles. And if thats not enough,, it also will be mounting Griffin missiles that are high angle of attack,,and deliver a 13 lb whallop a full 3.5 miles away!
This thing is almost scary,, anywhere we sail it, that kind of power will almost be downright insulting. It’s a floating provocation!

But im sure it will preform its main mission wonderfully, successfully delivering lesbian surface warfare officers to flag rank.

[Mariner]

I've been saying the USN needs a 3,000- 5,000 ton "frigate", for years on this site.

Hell, in my day 4,000 tons was a Destroyer.

We need 100 of them.