It looks like the Philippine Navy (PN) is now planning to install Anti-Submarine Weapons on the Del Pilar class Vessels. As I wrote a couple of months ago on my blog on the BRP Conrado Yap, just put the Yap’s Depth Charge Racks on a Del Pilar class Ship, LOL.
Seriously, Torpedoes would be the main candidate as Anti-Sub weapon for the Del Pilars. But for me, they are kinda expensive, hence this could be an opportunity to get weapons from Russia, like their Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher, the RBU-6000.
Not sure yet, but I think these are cheaper than Torpedoes and their Launchers. The RBU-6000 have lower range than Torpedoes, but they still offer standoff capability against Subs.
As a bonus they can also be used for Anti-Shore bombardment if necessary, although again their range is a bit limited compared to even the main Oto Melara 76 mm Compact Gun.
SOURCE: Navy Patrol Vessels to get Weapons upgrade
Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philippinedefensebulletin
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilDefNews
Subscribe to me on Blogger: https://therhk111philippinedefenseupdates.blogspot.com
Visit me on Wordpress: https://rhk111smilitaryandarmspage.wordpress.com
Watch my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPoTzGfu0iP9VPaQQ9EOjVQ/videos
Seriously, Torpedoes would be the main candidate as Anti-Sub weapon for the Del Pilars. But for me, they are kinda expensive, hence this could be an opportunity to get weapons from Russia, like their Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher, the RBU-6000.
Not sure yet, but I think these are cheaper than Torpedoes and their Launchers. The RBU-6000 have lower range than Torpedoes, but they still offer standoff capability against Subs.
As a bonus they can also be used for Anti-Shore bombardment if necessary, although again their range is a bit limited compared to even the main Oto Melara 76 mm Compact Gun.
SOURCE: Navy Patrol Vessels to get Weapons upgrade
Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philippinedefensebulletin
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilDefNews
Subscribe to me on Blogger: https://therhk111philippinedefenseupdates.blogspot.com
Visit me on Wordpress: https://rhk111smilitaryandarmspage.wordpress.com
Watch my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPoTzGfu0iP9VPaQQ9EOjVQ/videos
No comments:
Post a Comment