WILDGEESE
Gone Fishin'
Expanding an earlier thread regarding Type 22's & 42's for Australia, Canada & N.Z.
With a POD no earlier than 1980, what events etc, would it make it plausible for Australia and Canada to either build or purchase an improved "Invincible" class for their navies.
I'm thinking of removal of both the SeaDart system and the scissor lifts and replaced by 2 US style deck edge lifts. Also built with a US style overhang "sponson" to increase the aircraft complement to 52.
Possible air complement
3 x 1 Sqn Sea Harriers FRS 1/2 (36 aircraft)
1 x 1 Sqn SeaKing HAS 6/7's (12 aircraft)
1 x Flt SeaKing AEW (4 aircraft)
Bonus points if you also get Brazil, Italy, India, Iran, Japan & South Korea to put these ships into service.
Regards filers
With a POD no earlier than 1980, what events etc, would it make it plausible for Australia and Canada to either build or purchase an improved "Invincible" class for their navies.
I'm thinking of removal of both the SeaDart system and the scissor lifts and replaced by 2 US style deck edge lifts. Also built with a US style overhang "sponson" to increase the aircraft complement to 52.
Possible air complement
3 x 1 Sqn Sea Harriers FRS 1/2 (36 aircraft)
1 x 1 Sqn SeaKing HAS 6/7's (12 aircraft)
1 x Flt SeaKing AEW (4 aircraft)
Bonus points if you also get Brazil, Italy, India, Iran, Japan & South Korea to put these ships into service.
Regards filers