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Hms Bristol concept

PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2016 12:32 pm
by Terrysummerson
Found these pictures in Janes fighting ships showing the proposed new type 82 destroyer (HMS Bristol).
Just shows how the initial concept can change so drastically.

Hms bristl artist impression.jpg

Hms Bristol model.jpg

Re: Hms Bristol concept

PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2016 5:07 pm
by Whickham
Yes, I was intrigued by your images, the most prominent change being the radar dome. I looked this up and they were initially designed to use an Anglo-Dutch long range radar which eventually didn't materialise. So no need for the huge dome. The model shows her carrying a helicopter, which also didn't materialise. The Ikara & Limbo were seen as an effective anti-submarine defence instead.

Re: Hms Bristol concept

PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2016 7:12 pm
by Terrysummerson
I always wondered why the stiffeners on the wheelhouse top were so large (much bigger than was necessary) so maybe it was a through back to the original design. Also I was under the impression that if necessary a helicopter could land on the after deck but that may or not have been the case. I was surprised that the original design only shows one funnel when it seems that steam and gas turbine machinery was always intended.

Re: Hms Bristol concept

PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2016 7:32 pm
by Dennis Maccoy
You're correct Terry - there was a flight deck, capable of handling a Wasp size helicopter, but it was cramped by the Sea Dart Launcher forward and the Limbo well aft. As there was no hangar a helicopter could not be permanently embarked. The original single aft funnel on the centreline was split to simplify arrangements for replacing the Olympus gas turbines.