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Old 04-14-2007, 19:19 PM   #12 (permalink)
B.Smitty
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Originally Posted by rickusn View Post
"What do you think about the Austal Multi-Role Corvette proposal for use in this role?"

I havent seen the specs. Have you?
The only spec's I've seen are at the end of this pdf,

http://www.austal.com/download.cfm?D...72A2CC3C2D1D40

Here's the link to the Austal MRC page.

Multi-Role Corvette - Austal

Length : 78.5m
Speed: >25 knots sprint
Range: 6,000nm
Deadweight: 320 tonnes
Mission Deck: 540m2
Flight Deck: MRH-90
Accom: 43 personnel



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Originally Posted by rickusn View Post
I would think if Austals corvette is to hanger an "H-60 sized helo" it would have to be much larger.
Well, I guess all they say is the flight deck can accommodate an H-60-sized helo, but the hangar door looks large enough to fit one.

Who knows if it can carry sufficient consumables, spares and crew to support it though.

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