There seems to be two types of arrowhead ships; arrowhead-120 and arrowhead-140
First one a 4000ton and the latter a 5700ton frigate. They are both classed as light frigates.
First one a 120m long ship while the latter is 140m long.
Very capable platforms.
The longer one is also classed as Type31 frigate, and named as “Inspiration class”.
At 330million dollars each, they seem like a snip.
But I had rather build 4 more longer I-Class ships with a heavier tonnage, nearing 4500tons, in Turkey than spend money on these UK built ships.
Even if they are, the more expensive 114metre current ones are a better investment than any purchased ship.
Keep our money in the country.
Let everyone wonder what is under that hull.
If anything needs to be upgraded or changed, let it be under our control.
If we can build 3 ships in 36 months, then we can surely build 4 more if push comes to shove.
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