Next Generation DDG and FFG thread (after 055, 052D, 054B)

[Tomboy]

I do know that rumors, but until a definite image or satelite image is up, it's still rumor. Right now all we see is a bow of an unknown ship

This ship is probably a corvette not a frigate, the rumors refer to a different design at a different yard. I'm also pretty sure the guy that said there was a new class of ship because there were procurement tenders sent out so it probably wasn't him speculating.

 

[Tomboy]

New frigate might be CODLAG?

 

[gelgoog]

I could see it happen since a faster top speed due to gas turbine would allow keeping up with other ships in a task force better. But it will be more expensive than just diesels.

Electric propulsion also needs a lot of copper and other strategic materials.