Navy Kingston Class replacement

[Ted Barnes]

The Kingston Class has reached its design life of 25 years. After a through review of the class structural integrity ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) has determined the class can be extended up 15 additional years due to the shape the ships are in. HMCS Kingston the first ship to reach the 25 yr milestone only recently came back from its 5 year docking and had its certification extended by 5 years with review. The Kingston Class replacement project is expected to be stood up within the next 5 years.

I recently seen some concept designs for the replacement and the design takes the original Kingston Class requirements and adds the top speed of 25 knots among other features.

 

[DAVEBLOGGINS]

"I recently seen some concept designs for the replacement"

Which concept designs do you "speculated" on Ted? The Turkish MILGEM design, the French FTI design or perhaps the Serco Canada designed patrol frigate. I know what my choice would be, and not any of these.

 

[Ted Barnes]

"I recently seen some concept designs for the replacement"

Which concept designs do you "speculated" on Ted? The Turkish MILGEM design, the French FTI design or perhaps the Serco Canada designed patrol frigate. I know what my choice would be, and not any of these.

The designs were done in Ottawa, more than likely the design will be done here not an off the shelf solution.