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Originally Posted by JA Boomer
I don't think this would work. Is a Coast Guard cutter built to the same specs as a US Navy warship? In terms of hull strength, armor, damage control, ect...I don't know, but I think it would require expensive redesign, and the Navy would be best off to design a Frigate to its own requirements.
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I'm not familiar with the details of ship design. I thought a big coast guard cutter would have similar specifications as a navy frigate. Maybe they can standardize some elements and make things cheaper.
I think an NCS based frigate might work. It will definitely be interesting to see it work out. I would put only 16 VLS cells on it though and fit 64 ESSMs for self protection. It will cut down costs and simplify the electronics suite. The extra room can go toward ASW suite and cargo capacity for helos and UAV/SEAL deployment. Not sure why the navy has a facination with the 57mm gun. I want to see at least a 3" gun on a frigate.