Station Pier, Melbourne, Australie. 13 Septembre, 2019. Le HMAS Melbourne (III) (photo), une frégate lance-missiles, visiter sa ville éponyme de Melbourne, Victoria, pour la dernière fois avant la mise hors service du navire plus tard cette année. Alors qu'à Melbourne, l'équipage du navire tiendra une journée portes ouvertes le dimanche 15 septembre 2019 avec le public invité à venir à bord et visite de la dernière frégate de classe Adélaïde de servir dans la Marine royale australienne. Dave crédit Hewison / Alamy Live News
3703 x 2469 px | 31,4 x 20,9 cm | 12,3 x 8,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
13 septembre 2019
Lieu:
Melbourne Australia
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HMAS Melbourne (III) is the last commissioned Adelaide class guided missile frigate (FFG) in the Royal Australian Navy's fleet. The ship is a long-range escort prioritised for area air defence and fully capable of surface and undersea warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction. The ship can counter simultaneous threats from aircraft, surface vessels and submarines. In order to maintain her effectiveness against contemporary threats, the ship underwent a significant upgrade in the mid-2000s. This included upgrades to the combat system, radars, sensors and new missiles. At the time of their commissioning, Melbourne (III) and her five sister ships were the first RAN ships to be powered by gas turbines. This, combined with a modern repair by replacement policy, has allowed both a reduced complement and a high availability for sea duty. In addition, two forward mounted retractable auxiliary propulsion units provide a secondary means of propulsion plus excellent manoeuvrability in confined waters. The ship is also equipped with a sophisticated computer-based command and control system that fully integrates her significant suite of weapons and sensors to enable rapid and effective weapon employment when required. Designed for helicopter operations, Melbourne (III) is capable of embarking and employing the new MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopter further extending the reach and lethality of the ship. With a full flight embarked, Melbourne (III) can accommodate up to 232 officers and crew. Melbourne (III) deployed to the Arabian Gulf during 2002 as part of the Multinational Interception Force (MIF) enforcing United Nation's sanctions against Iraq, and again to the Middle East in 2010, 2013 and 2015 as part of the Combined Maritime Force (CMF) promoting maritime security, stability and prosperity in the region. The name Melbourne has been carried by two former RAN warships: a light cruiser 1913-1928, and an aircraft carrier 1955-1982. The ship's motto, 'VIRES ACQUIRIT EUN
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