The MEKO 200ANZ was selected for the RAN Patrol Frigate Project in the late 80s with the Dutch M Class considered by many to be the preferred option losing out. The other option in the final three was what was termed the Mini Type 23, or even as the "cut and bob tied' Type 23. The Type 23 was...
1980s
british commonwealth
cold war
ran patrol frigate project
royal australian navy
royal new zealand navy
yarrow shipbuilders limited
yarrow-admiraltyresearchdepartment
:) Very interesting article from Navy International April 1975 regarding a convertible warship design.
Does anyone have access to further information, perhaps a larger and clearer drawing as per page 23 or 25?
Enjoy and I look forward to any replies.
british commonwealth
cold war
commonwealth of australia
royal australian navy
royal navy
y-ard glasgow
yarrow shipbuilders limited
yarrow-admiraltyresearchdepartment
Artist's impression of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) light destroyer (DDL) project from 1966 to 1972.
Source: http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=54420
For more information.
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_light_destroyer_project
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