Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship AOPS

[suffolkowner]

what helo would be operated from the AOPS? Cyclone and Cormorant seem Iike too big and overkill. I see theres a Polar Icebreaker helo project too that seems like it wants something more than the Griffon

 

[Stoker]

What the over/under of Nunavut being fully operational by Aug-September?

Anyone want to start a pool on this?

Are you referring to the Arctic refueling depot?

 

[KevinB]

what helo would be operated from the AOPS?

SeaHawk

Cyclone and Cormorant seem Iike too big and overkill. I see theres a Polar Icebreaker helo project too that seems like it wants something more than the Griffon

 

[Stoker]

what helo would be operated from the AOPS? Cyclone and Cormorant seem Iike too big and overkill. I see theres a Polar Icebreaker helo project too that seems like it wants something more than the Griffon

I say we get a few of these

 

[Kirkhill]

what helo would be operated from the AOPS? Cyclone and Cormorant seem Iike too big and overkill. I see theres a Polar Icebreaker helo project too that seems like it wants something more than the Griffon

If the AOPS is operating in the Arctic and as a national Offshore Patrol Vessel then it can be supported by shore based helicopters, particularly long ranged helicopters like the Cormorant. The Cormorant has bounced off of offshore oil rigs to conduct long range SAR missions.

The AOPS could operate in the same manner, acting as a Forward Refuelling Post.

It could also bounce Chinooks and Cyclones.

They do not need to support Cyclones unless they are deployed in foreign waters or the high seas.