The Ship Model Forum

The Arleigh Burke's seem to have reliable engines and carry anti-ship missiles so they are the clear winner. The RN seems to be returning to the days when warships had to look impressive (spit and polish) and less attention is paid to what would happen in wartime.

The lack of a replacement for Harpoon when it is retired in 2018 is a sure sign that priorities are skewed in favour of style over substance with the present government. It will be interesting to watch the 65000 ton HMS Queen Elizabeth sailing around with 7 F-35s as well. That was the last number I heard for the planned airwing.

Unfortunately the men and women who serve in the RN are expected to potentially put their lives on the line while self-serving politicians make decisions that save a relatively small amount of money but could lead to disaster.

The Arleigh Burke's have a balanced armament and a proven design so they win!

At least four of them apparently got the ones from the Type 22 Batch 3 frigates. The question is what kind of Harpoon the old Arleigh Burke have - from the same time as the Type 22 Batch 3

The USN was not yet able to develop a new anti-ship missile. It is buying now the Norwegian NSM. The NSM and the newest Swedish RBS-15 are the only new Western anti-ship missiles with launchers for use on ships available.