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FORBIN said:

The more powerful European with 104 missiles

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Exactly. I think at least the Australians are being honest with their class designation of this ship.

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Iron Man said:

Of the European frigates I quite fancy the F100/Hobart class.

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The dunce cap?

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didn't know

does it imply here a displeasure with
perhaps?

Jura said:

didn't know

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does it imply here a displeasure with

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perhaps?

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Capability-wise no, they're excellent warships.

Aesthetics-wise, yes. They look goofy as hell.

thought you meant to criticize the cost overruns, delays in building the Hobarts

jobjed said:

Capability-wise no, they're excellent warships.

Aesthetics-wise, yes. They look goofy as hell.

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which feature(s) do you dislike in particular?

Jura said:

thought you meant to criticize the cost overruns, delays in building the Hobarts

which feature(s) do you dislike in particular?

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The dunce cap...?

I thought that was clearly implied in my first comment regarding the Bazans.

jobjed said:

The dunce cap...?

I thought that was clearly implied in my first comment regarding the Bazans.

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LOL let me guess then:
the main mast?

Jura said:

I noticed
Australian Navy’s third air warfare destroyer receives mast

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EDIT I cared about something else though Oct 14, 2015

Jura said:

now I just don't know what to say ...
Industry Confirms Australia’s Hobart Class Destroyers $870 Million Over Budget, Lead Ship 30 Months Late

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Actually I quite like the pope's hat.

Iron Man said:

Actually I quite like the pope's hat.

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Good design choice; mounting the arrays high up without compromising stability.

However, too goofy for my and many others' tastes.

jobjed said:

Good design choice; mounting the arrays high up without compromising stability.

However, too goofy for my and many others' tastes.

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Really? How many others?

jobjed said:

Good design choice; mounting the arrays high up without compromising stability.

However, too goofy for my and many others' tastes.

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LOL why didn't you tell me I was wrong Today at 7:42 PM