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How much does a Type 26 cost?

How much does a Type 26 cost?

Type 26 frigate

Class overview
Subclasses Hunter-class frigate (RAN) Canadian Surface Combatant (RCN)
Cost UK: GB£1.23 billion (2017) per unit (est.) Australia: A$35 billion (2018) for 9 units + ToT (est.) Canada: CA$69.8 billion (2019) for 15 units + ToT (est.)
Built Contract award announced 2 July 2017

Where is Type 26 built?

A new collection of videos and photographs show the current state of HMS Glasgow as the Type 26 Frigate is being built by BAE Systems on the River Clyde in Glasgow. HMS GLASGOW is the first in a new generation of cutting-edge Type 26 frigates, designed and built in the ship’s namesake city.

What weapons will HMS Glasgow have?

According to BAE: “Each Type 26 will be equipped with a range of systems including the Sea Ceptor missile defence system, a 5-inch medium calibre gun, flexible mission bay, Artisan 997 Medium Range Radar, and towed array sonars.

Where are Type 26 frigates built?

Construction. The ship is being assembled on the River Clyde in Glasgow. The first steel was cut for Glasgow in July 2017 with the ship expected to be delivered in 2024 and operational in about 2026.

What is a Type 26 Global Combat Ship?

Credit: BAE Systems. The Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS) is a multirole warship development programme in the UK. Credit: BAE Systems. The Type 26 air defence, anti-submarine and general purpose frigates will replace the Type 23 and other ships in service with the Royal Navy.

What is a Type 26 frigate?

The Type 26 frigate or City-class frigate is a class of frigate being built for the United Kingdom ‘s Royal Navy, with variants also being built for the Australian and Canadian navies. The programme, known as the Global Combat Ship, was launched by the UK Ministry of Defence to partially replace the navy’s thirteen Type 23 frigates, and for export.

Why choose a navigator 26 dinghy?

The Navigator 26 was designed with versatility in mind. It can serve as a runabout dinghy with lots of storage space, including ample open front deck. Also, it can be used as a comfortable day-cruiser for a family or a group of friends to explore distant harbours.

What company integrates wecdis in UK Type 26 Global Combat Ship program?

^ “Raytheon Anschütz integrates WECDIS in UK Type 26 Global Combat Ship Program”. www.navyrecognition.com. 5 April 2017. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017. ^ “Manufacturing equipment contracts awarded, supporting around 550 jobs across the UK maritime industry.