I've drawn this as it might appear in Australian service, as it often comes up as a possible replacement for the Armidale, Leeuwin, Huon and Paluma Class ships under Project SEA 1180.
Austal MRV 80
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Austal MRV 80
Austal's proposal for a multi-role vessel on a trimaran hull - in effect a mini LCS:
I've drawn this as it might appear in Australian service, as it often comes up as a possible replacement for the Armidale, Leeuwin, Huon and Paluma Class ships under Project SEA 1180.
I've drawn this as it might appear in Australian service, as it often comes up as a possible replacement for the Armidale, Leeuwin, Huon and Paluma Class ships under Project SEA 1180.
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Carthaginian
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Re: Austal MRV 80
Interesting little ship.
Wonder how she looks bow-on.
Wonder if they would be worth the USCG to looking into them for SAR/interdiction work... of course, that could just be the fact that I live across the Bay form an Austal yard talking!
Wonder how she looks bow-on.
Wonder if they would be worth the USCG to looking into them for SAR/interdiction work... of course, that could just be the fact that I live across the Bay form an Austal yard talking!
Re: Austal MRV 80
Carthaginian, here is the information I worked off for the drawing which has a front view (and others):
http://www.austal.com/Resources/Deliver ... ts-sml.pdf
Hm I never thought of the USCG, I might have to see what that looks like too
http://www.austal.com/Resources/Deliver ... ts-sml.pdf
Hm I never thought of the USCG, I might have to see what that looks like too
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Carthaginian
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Re: Austal MRV 80
Yeah... that mission bay with four fast interceptor boats would make her a killer at drug interdiction. Integral chopper would be a boon that a lot of USCG ships of similar size don't have, especially in the days of the semi-submersible drug smuggling vessel. A 25mm autocannon is plenty for frightening the crap out of anyone on the water, and could be left off to save a little cash.
And as Austal has a yard here in Mobile, AL... well, that would just be fricking sweet.
It would be a big boost for the economy, and could serve to 'float' the local economy a bit in the face of possible cuts to the LCS and JHSV. I'm getting rather attached to seeing ships coming together through the doors of Austal's Pinto Island yard, and want them to get every bit of business they can grab.
And as Austal has a yard here in Mobile, AL... well, that would just be fricking sweet.
It would be a big boost for the economy, and could serve to 'float' the local economy a bit in the face of possible cuts to the LCS and JHSV. I'm getting rather attached to seeing ships coming together through the doors of Austal's Pinto Island yard, and want them to get every bit of business they can grab.
Re: Austal MRV 80
Aaaand an attempt at a US Coast Guard version:
(Also with minor changes)
EDIT: Take 2...
(Also with minor changes)
EDIT: Take 2...
Last edited by Rowdy36 on December 16th, 2011, 5:18 am, edited 4 times in total.
Re: Austal MRV 80
Should have changed the country then 
Nice drawings.
Nice drawings.
Re: Austal MRV 80
Nice drawings! Always liked those Austal designs.