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50-593: (Redirected from City-class ) City class may refer to: City-class frigate , the Halifax -class frigate of the Royal Canadian Navy City-class ironclad , the "Pook Turtles", aka Eads gunboats City-class mine countermeasures vessel , the mine countermeasures vessel under construction for the Belgian and Dutch navies Global Combat Ship

100-566: A beam of 16.36 metres (53 ft 8 in) and a draught of 4.98 metres (16 ft 4 in). That made them slightly larger than the Iroquois -class destroyers. The vessels are propelled by two shafts with Escher Wyss controllable pitch propellers driven by a CODOG system of two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, generating 47,500 shaft horsepower (35,400 kW) and one SEMT Pielstick 20 PA6 V 280 diesel engine , generating 8,800 shaft horsepower (6,600 kW). This gives

150-514: A competition to add a third yard to the NSS. Widely rumored to end up being Davie Yards of Quebec, the yard appeared likely to specialize in medium, and possibly Polar, icebreakers for the Coast Guard. In December 2019 it was announced that only Davie Yards had qualified for the icebreaker work. The next step was to negotiate an umbrella agreement between the federal government and Davie Yards by

200-591: A contract to provide 14 Passive Electronic Countermeasures Systems (ECM). The Halifax class received two Navy Multi-band Terminals (NMT), installed on the forward port and starboard sides of the hangar, to increase its satellite communications capabilities. The NMT system communicates with satellites in geostationary orbit via the Ka band . This system was augmented by the Maritime Satellite Communications Upgrade (MSCU), featuring

250-549: A design of frigate under construction, to be called the Type 26 or "City class" when introduced to the British Royal Navy GWR 3700 Class locomotives, nicknamed "City class" See also [ edit ] Town class (disambiguation) GWR Metropolitan Class Province class (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

300-407: A high degree of detection. The Smart-S Mk2 is a 3D multibeam radar which can detect hostile targets in near-shore environments. The deliveries began at the end of 2010 and were completed in 2015. Raytheon Anschütz provided at least 12 Pathfinder ST MK 2 Radar systems. The Pathfinder Mark II is designed to provide a modern and flexible navigation tool. The Pathfinder ST Mk 2 radar system is part of

350-415: A rate of 220 rounds per minute at a range of more than 17 kilometres (11 mi). The vessels also carry eight 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns. As built, the decoy system comprises two BAE Systems Shield Mark 2 decoy launchers which fire chaff to 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and infrared rockets to 169 metres (185 yd) in distraction, confusion and centroid seduction modes. The torpedo decoy

400-505: Is a development of SHINPADS. The Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) from L-3 MAPPS provides systems management. IPMS is a development of SHINMACS. The Halifax class currently use the RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), instead of the obsolete RIM-7 Sea Sparrow. The ESSM gives a greater range against anti-ship missiles and enemy aircraft. BAE Systems received a contract to upgrade

450-405: Is a fully computerized countermeasure. The system is connected to the ship's sensors and protects ships from attacks by advanced, sensor-guided missiles by launching decoys that operate in all relevant wavelengths. Elbit Systems received a contract to supply Electronic Warfare equipment for the Halifax class, including active jamming and tracking systems. Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH received

500-415: Is part of the 9LV Mk4. The Halifax class were fitted with a modified Sea Giraffe SG-150 multi-function search radar. The SG-150 HC will be upgraded and will secure a high level of operational availability as well as improved functions. Thales supplied 13 Smart-S Mk2 S-band radars, including one for training purposes. These radars are optimized for medium-to-long-range search and target designation with

550-599: Is the AN/SLQ-25A Nixie towed acoustic decoy from Argon ST. The ship's radar warning receiver, the CANEWS (Canadian Electronic Warfare System), SLQ-501, and the radar jammer, SLQ-505, were developed by Thorn and Lockheed Martin Canada. Two Thales Nederland (formerly Signaal) SPG-503 ( STIR 1.8 ) fire control radars are installed one on the roof of the bridge and one on the raised radar platform immediately forward of

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600-540: Is the GD-C AN/UYS-503. The Government of Canada announced on 5 July 2007 a $ 3.1 billion refit program for the Halifax class which would take place from 2010 to 2018 and extend the ships' service lives through to the 2030s. The total cost of the program was set at $ 4.3 billion, with $ 2 billion for combat systems upgrades and $ 1.2 billion for mid-life refits. A further $ 1 billion was paid to contractors for other projects. Faced with delays and restrictions from

650-516: The 9LV Mk4. In 2015, Canada acquired twelve sets of X and S-Band navigation radars from Raytheon Anschütz for the class. The new radars have advanced detection capability, new radiation control and pulse blanker interfaces and have improved interaction with the vessels' upgraded command and control system. The Halifax class were fitted with the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) developed by Rheinmetall . MASS

700-647: The CH-124 Sea King helicopter, which acted in concert with shipboard sensors to seek out and destroy submarines at long distances from the ships. The ships have a helicopter deck fitted with a " bear trap " system allowing the launch and recovery of helicopters in up to sea state 6 . The Halifax class also carries a close-in anti-submarine weapon in the form of the Mark 46 torpedo , launched from twin Mark 32 Mod 9 torpedo tubes in launcher compartments on either side of

750-646: The City class , is a class of multi-role patrol frigates that have served the Royal Canadian Navy since 1992. The class is the outcome of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project , which dates to the mid-1970s. HMCS  Halifax was the first of an eventual twelve Canadian-designed and Canadian-built vessels which combine traditional anti-submarine capabilities with systems to deal with surface and air threats as well. Ships of

800-632: The Halifax -class vessels continue to be upgraded with at least some ships of the class anticipated as likely to continue service into the 2040s. The Halifax -class frigate design, emerging from the Canadian Patrol Frigate Program , was ordered by the Canadian Forces in 1977 as a replacement for the aging St. Laurent , Restigouche , Mackenzie , and Annapolis classes of destroyer escorts , which were all tasked with anti-submarine warfare . In July 1983,

850-677: The International Traffic in Arms Regulations , the Navy opted to modernize the Halifax class using as much non-American equipment as possible, including technology from Canada, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands and Israel. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations has also been blamed for the delay of the CH-148 Cyclone which was running two years behind the original schedule. The Halifax class received state of

900-474: The "Request for Proposals" (RFP), the umbrella agreements, the proposed schedule, and the evaluation methodology. The RFP was released on 7 February 2011, and closed on 21 July 2011. Five proposals were received from three bidders: Two of the proposals received were for the combat work package and three were for the non-combat work package. An evaluation organization composed of Canadian Forces and Canadian Coast Guard personnel, as well as public servants from

950-539: The 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun. Although not part of the refit, Raytheon Canada Limited was awarded a contract of $ 180 million for eight years to overhaul, convert and repair all Canadian CIWS to a Block 1B Baseline 1 configuration. It was announced by the Department of National Defence that Hewitt Equipment was chosen to replace the diesel generators aboard the Halifax -class vessels in June 2015. The contract

1000-515: The AN/USC-69(V3) antenna installed on the hangar top. The system was first used by the Halifax class on deployments to Operation Reassurance in 2012. Official ship websites: National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy The NSS was launched on 3 June 2010 and the results for the two larger packages were made public on 19 October 2011. Contracts for smaller vessels under the NSS were announced as they were awarded. The NSS program

1050-520: The Bofors 57 mm Mk 2 to Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 configuration. The upgrades were performed at Karlskoga between 2010 and 2016, before being installed in Halifax and Victoria. The Department of National Defence requested a tender to provide a naval remote weapon system (NRWS) defence capability to the Halifax and Iroquois classes. The Halifax class was to be fitted with this new system to replace

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1100-514: The Canadian government changed the build order of ships at the Seaspan yard, placing the construction of one of the planned naval replenishment ships ahead of the Coast Guard's oceanographic science vessel. The second supply vessel will still be constructed after the oceanographic science vessel is completed. In February 2021, a contract for the construction of Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel

1150-530: The Coast Guard while the Seaspan yard would build another one. As of the end of 2021, further progress on the conclusion of the umbrella agreement had not yet been reported. In June 2022 the Government again indicated that negotiations had been initiated to conclude an agreement by the end of the year. However, as of early January 2023 and consistent with the pattern of previous years, no further progress had been reported. The agreement to incorporate Davie as

1200-722: The FELEX/HCM projects the addition of 19 berths was completed to allow embarkation of additional CTG personnel. This brought the total available crew complement to 255 persons. The tactical command and control systems were developed in Canada. These included the Shipboard Integrated Communications System (SHINCOM), the Shipboard Integrated Machinery Control (SHINMACS), and Shipboard Integrated Integrated Processing and Display System (SHINPADS). SHINCOM

1250-574: The Frigate Equipment Life Extension (FELEX) project is a part. In November 2008, a Lockheed Martin Canada -led team including Saab AB , Elisra , IBM Canada, CAE Professional Services, L-3 Electronic Systems and xwave, was awarded the contract. The construction phase of the program was completed in November 2016. As of May 2021 , the Halifax -class modernization program is being closed out, but full operational capacity

1300-507: The German Sachsen -class frigates . The IRST is able to track low radar cross-section aircraft and ships. Saab provided 26 CEROS 200 Fire Control Directors. The CEROS 200 is a Radar and Optronic Tracking system which interfaces with advanced anti-ship missiles and gun systems. It provides defence against modern threats including modern sea skimming anti-ship missiles or asymmetric threats in littoral environments. The CEROS 200

1350-493: The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels by more than $ 400 million. The Department of Public Works and Government Services issued a "Solicitation of Interest and Qualification" on 20 September 2010 and closed it on 8 October 2010. Five Canadian shipyards were short-listed to build the large vessels: Between October 2010 and January 2011, the short-listed shipyards were consulted on the content of

1400-540: The Surface Combatant subcontractor positions was released on 18 November 2015. In September 2015, reports emerged that climbing costs would lead to a reduction in the number of Surface Combatants the Canadian government would receive. Problems were reported to have emerged from the Seaspan-apportioned part of the contract. In order to get the contract, Seaspan's yard had to be upgraded, which

1450-645: The art equipment able to handle modern threats through 2030. The modernization includes passive and active weapons, radars, and new combat architecture. The refit program was formally announced as completed on the west coast by Victoria Shipyards on 29 April 2016 by the Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan when Regina was returned to the Royal Canadian Navy. Calgary was the first to undergo work at Victoria, followed by Winnipeg , Vancouver , Ottawa and Regina . The construction phase of

1500-581: The class are named after capital cities of Canadian provinces ( St. John's , Halifax , Charlottetown , Fredericton , Québec City , Toronto , Winnipeg , and Regina ), the capital of Canada, Ottawa , and the major cities of Calgary , Montreal , and Vancouver . In 2007, the Government of Canada announced a planned refit of the Halifax class which is known as the Halifax Class Modernization Project (HCMP) of which

1550-421: The departments involved (Public Works and Government Services Canada, Industry Canada , National Defence , and Fisheries and Oceans Canada ) evaluated the proposals. An independent fairness monitor oversaw the process. The shipyards were evaluated on a combination of mandatory and rated requirements. During the final evaluation period, one of the proponents, Davie Yards, underwent a corporate restructuring which

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1600-417: The end of 2020. The umbrella agreement would formally add Davie as a third yard under the NSS. However, by the end of 2020 no progress had yet been reported. In May 2021, the Government announced that the conclusion of the envisaged umbrella agreement was now "expected to be in place in late 2021". It was also announced that, pending the conclusion of that agreement, Davie would build one polar icebreaker for

1650-640: The federal government approved the budget for the design and construction of the first batch of six frigates, with a second batch ordered in December 1987. To reflect the changing long-term strategy of the Navy during the 1980s and 1990s, the Halifax -class frigates was designed as a general purpose warship with particular focus on anti-submarine capabilities. As built, the Halifax -class vessels displaced 4,750 long tons (4,830 t) and were 134.65 metres (441 ft 9 in) long overall and 124.49 metres (408 ft 5 in) between perpendiculars with

1700-462: The first ship in September 2015. The search for the two main subcontractors on Irving's Surface Combatant package began in June 2015. In 2017, the Government of Canada will make its choice for two main subcontractors; one for combat systems integration (gun, missile, radar, sonar, communications) and the other for the design of the ship. The list of those pre-qualified candidates which applied for

1750-585: The forward end of the helicopter hangar. As built, the anti-shipping role is supported by the RGM-84 Harpoon Block 1C surface-to-surface missile , mounted in two quadruple launch tubes at the main deck level between the funnel and the helicopter hangar. For anti-aircraft self-defence the ships are armed with the Sea Sparrow vertical launch surface-to-air missile in two Mk 48 Mod 0 eight-cell launchers placed to port and starboard of

1800-526: The frigates a maximum speed of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph) and a range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) while using their diesel engines. Using their gas turbines, the ships have a range of 3,930 nautical miles (7,280 km; 4,520 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). As designed the Halifax class had a total complement 236 personnel; 219 naval personnel of which 17 were officers and 17 aircrew of which 8 were officers. During

1850-484: The funnel. The vessels carry 16 missiles. A Raytheon / General Dynamics Phalanx Mark 15 Mod 21 Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is mounted on top of the helicopter hangar for "last-ditch" defence against targets that evade the Sea Sparrow. As built, the main gun on the forecastle is a 57 mm (2.2 in)/70 calibre Mark 2 gun from Bofors . The gun is capable of firing 2.4-kilogram (5.3 lb) shells at

1900-614: The helicopter hangar. The ship is also fitted with Raytheon AN/SPS-49 (V)5 long-range active air search radar operating at C and D bands, Ericsson HC150 Sea Giraffe medium-range air and surface search radar operating at G and H bands, and Kelvin Hughes Type 1007 I-band navigation radar. The sonar suite includes the CANTASS Canadian Towed Array and GD-C AN/SQS-510 hull-mounted sonar and incorporates an acoustic range prediction system. The sonobuoy processing system

1950-577: The program on the east coast was completed on 29 November 2016 when the final east coast ship, Toronto , was handed back to the Royal Canadian Navy at Halifax Shipyard . The new combat system architecture and combat management system is the CMS330 Combat Management System from Lockheed Martin Canada , which includes elements of the Saab 9LV Mk4 combat management system (known as the "CanACCS-9LV" suite of components.) CMS330

2000-554: The program. The newly elected Canadian government is set to review the entire program, after senior officials reported that the funding estimates outlined in the original plan were too low to meet operational requirements. However, the new government also simultaneously committed itself to retaining the NSS. The first vessel constructed under the NSS, CCGS  Sir John Franklin , was launched at Seaspan's shipyard in North Vancouver on 8 December 2017. On 5 February 2019,

2050-761: The strategy with the budget for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships having increased by more than $ 1.6 billion, that of the River-class destroyers by more than $ 50 billion, the Joint Support Ships by $ 1.5 billion, the Polar icebreaker by $ 6.5 billion (in part due to the expansion of this acquisition from one to two ships), the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel by more than $ 1 billion, and

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2100-508: The title City class . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=City_class&oldid=1065611928 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages City-class frigate The Halifax -class frigate , also referred to as

2150-483: The two companies negotiated the contracts for the first projects of each package. On 16 January 2015, the Government of Canada finalized the contract for the construction of the Arctic Patrol Ship Project. Initially slated to cost $ 3.1 billion to build eight ships, the budget was increased to $ 3.5 billion for five ships, possibly six if no cost overruns on the first five. Construction started on

2200-449: Was accepted by the NSS governance on 27 July 2011. Davie Yards Inc. was changed to 7731299 Canada Incorporated which was a consortium between Davie Yards Incorporated, Seaway Marine and Industrial and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering . On 19 October 2011 the Government of Canada selected Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the $ 25 billion combat work package and Seaspan Marine Corp. for the $ 8 billion non-combat work package. In 2012,

2250-506: Was awarded for 10 years, with options to extend it out to 22 years and covers ships assigned to either coast. The speed of the vessels in the class increased to over 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) following the FELEX upgrades. As part of the refit, Thales Canada supplied the Sirius long-range Infrared Search and Track (IRST) for the Halifax class. The IRST is currently in use on board

2300-552: Was charged with selecting Canadian shipyards capable of rebuilding the fleets of the RCN and the CCG through two large packages of work (a combat ship package and a non-combat ship package), originally valued at about $ 38 billion but with that level of envisaged spending now in excess of $ 100 billion. Another package of work for smaller vessels was separate but part of the overall strategy. Rising project costs have impacted every program within

2350-568: Was developed by DRS Technology Canada and was exported to other navies. SHINMACS was developed by CAE . SHINPADS was developed by Sperry Computer Systems in Winnipeg. with technical assistance from the United States. It used a revolutionary redundant and distributed computer architecture which was exported for use in US military control systems. As built the Halifax -class vessels deployed

2400-412: Was finally awarded. However, the total costs were reported to be nearly $ 1 billion, a figure attracting considerable criticism. On 8 February 2019, Canada signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin Canada , BAE Systems, Inc. and Irving Shipbuilding to design and construct the $ 60 billion Canadian Surface Combatant (River-class destroyer) project. In 2019, the Government of Canada decided to initiate

2450-426: Was only completed in November 2014. According to the agreement signed in 2012, the yard was to be ready to build by January 2015, but missed that date. Construction only started on the first Coast Guard ships in June 2015, leading to fears that the Joint Support Ships could be delayed. In November 2015, reports of climbing costs associated with the NSS, reportedly up to 181%, has led to possible cancellations within

2500-567: Was reached on 31 January 2018. In October 2011 the Canadian government launched the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy which aims to replace the Halifax class, as well as the capabilities of the Iroquois -class destroyers , with up to 15 new River-class destroyers. This replacement class is currently in the design stage and full-rate construction is anticipated to begin in 2025. However,

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