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Anon · 09-05-2003, 12:38 PM

"A new point-defense system would be good, probably the new upgraded Phalanx Block 1B."

The USNFSA calls for 4x Goalkeeper CIWS and 4x SeaRam/Phalanx 11rd mounts.

"VLS is also a good option to consider but I shudder to think of how and where it would need to be put in."

96 Mk41 cells between the funnels. That's what the BBG plan states.

"The remaining 5-inch guns could hopefully be replaced by the MK 45 5-inch / 62-caliber with ERGM (if it even works), probably a total of 4 mounts would suffice."

4x Mk45 Mod4 5"/62's is the plan.

"I'm sure there are plenty of other electronic upgrades that can be used as well, although when it comes to the fire-control for the 16-inch guns, the 1940's-vintage "computers" work just fine. Although I wonder if there are/were/could be some modern electronic aids that could complement them"

The mechanical fire control computer would be augmented with a navalized variant of the US Army firefinder radar if the BBG plan were to be enacted. Aegis Mk7 is of course an option, albeit an expensive one.

09-05-2003, 12:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	"A new point-defense system would be good, probably the new upgraded Phalanx Block 1B." The USNFSA calls for 4x Goalkeeper CIWS and 4x SeaRam/Phalanx 11rd mounts. "VLS is also a good option to consider but I shudder to think of how and where it would need to be put in." 96 Mk41 cells between the funnels. That's what the BBG plan states. "The remaining 5-inch guns could hopefully be replaced by the MK 45 5-inch / 62-caliber with ERGM (if it even works), probably a total of 4 mounts would suffice." 4x Mk45 Mod4 5"/62's is the plan. "I'm sure there are plenty of other electronic upgrades that can be used as well, although when it comes to the fire-control for the 16-inch guns, the 1940's-vintage "computers" work just fine. Although I wonder if there are/were/could be some modern electronic aids that could complement them" The mechanical fire control computer would be augmented with a navalized variant of the US Army firefinder radar if the BBG plan were to be enacted. Aegis Mk7 is of course an option, albeit an expensive one.