Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom will send the latest Type 45 destroyer
Date:2012-01-07Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
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International (Reporter Chang): In recent days, Iran and the West escalating struggle between countries, the Strait of Hormuz to shipping aroused wide attention . No. 6, British media reported that 11 British Royal Navy sent in the most advanced battle destroyer “brave number” to the Gulf, to ensure uninterrupted transportation of crude oil.
“bold number” destroyer looming 2006 Type 45 destroyers, and eat of water is 7500 tons, ship personnel 191 people. Containing 48 “Sea Viper”, and a missile can be used for special operations helicopters. Ship cost 100 million pounds of warships equipped with the world’s most advanced radar equipment can track to determine the missile, aircraft and other aerial threats. And control software is upgraded, the ability to destroy incoming missiles has been greatly improved. In the previous exercise, “brave number” to track, lock and destroy the ability of the relevant target than the previous 42 destroyer increased by 5 times. Former British First Sea Lord West said, “brave number” is definitely the first in the world, with incredible ability. He would like to see the warship in the Gulf region to show its potential.
British navy top that, “brave number” to the Gulf, Iran will send a strong signal. And according to changes in the situation, the British Navy could send more warships to the region, and the other a Type 45 destroyer “Intrepid” soon after receiving the command to start. UK Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed the news, said in passing that, although the “brave No.” destroyer of the ability of other ships, but it has long been deployed in the Gulf region is a good plan, and is completely normal deployment and rotation .
British Defense Secretary Hammond No. 5 in the United States that any attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz behavior will lead to military action from the British Royal Navy. He said the Strait of Hormuz is 20% of global crude oil must pass through the British Navy is to maintain the safety of the military part of the Strait, one of its tasks is to ensure that these transport routes open.
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