Hypohystericalhistory's guide to the ANZAC Class Frigate

[@mitchellstait34]

Already loving these short videos mate, Hope you can keep them coming.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

Looks like the RAN is, finally, looking to intergrate a towed array onto the ANZACS: www.australiandefence.com.au/news/anzac-class-frigates-to-get-towed-array-sonar-systems I’m genuinely surprised they had the spare weight available.

[@internetenjoyer1044]

can you do a video on the uk's type 26 that Australia and canada are buying? edit: nevermind, you guys call them the Hunter class and you've done that vid! Whether NewZealand should buy the type 31s would be an interesting video tho

[@andrewmetcalfe9898]

U reckon they’ll eventually commit to installing the 2nd 8 cell VLS?

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[@hubobubo2113]

You are a beast. Love this stuff. Please make more. Future assets would be really cool.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

Yeah these ones are way easier to make, seems people like the shorter format more

[@hubobubo2113]

Is there anywhere I can read your papers on contemporary warfare? The one's that haven't passed peer review yet? I have only read the one about A2/AD which was published in kokoda.

[@bigman23DOTS]

I’m quite happy for these to have this radar fitted and trialled this should really help make the hunter class just so much better

[@farangkinok]

Great video, I worked at Williamstown all through the construction of the Anzacs, good times & a great crew we had. Started my apprenticeship refitting the River Class DE's

[@nitehawk9270]

Only a week or so later after the video was created. They are looking at towed sonar arrays again with an RFP being released in a month. See Project Sea 1408. Good video man. The best i've seen out there on the Anzacs and without a robotic voice. :)

[@Jack20585]

Was about to say the same. just read an article about project sea 1408 today

[@sarcasmo57]

Do an episode about ANZAC biscuits.

[@tsubadaikhan6332]

That would breach National Security...

[@kelly916]

Do a channel on living under communism

[@sarcasmo57]

@@kelly916 Not a bad idea. I'm just time poor.

[@dyu999]

@@kelly916 That would also breach National Security...

[@dyu999]

@@sarcasmo57 i thought you're Lying Flat atm?

[@regmanray]

Beautiful and amazing ships, Served on HMAS Parramatta in the middle east, and HMAS Stuart later on, with short stints on HMAS Anzac and HMAS Warramunga. Will be sad to see them go when they're eventually paid off

[@KB-ox7gm]

Served on a few of these, and Id have to say the quarterdeck was an awesome spot to relax especially in the Gulf. Shame it had to go to compliment the upgrades. Another big issue was crew space or lack there of. As soon as the ship had a full compliment including aviation embarked, it was tight and rec spaces were converted into sleeping quarters with make shift bunks

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

I never understood why RAN never gave them another 8 cell VLS next to the other one for a total off 16 cell VLS they could had change the main gun over to a lighter high velocity 76mm main gun and placed a sea ram system behind it. Placed the anti ship missile tubes in the middle off the ship. Gave it a missile combo off quad packed ESSM in 8 cells for 32 missile. The other 8 cell they could had 6 SM2 and 2 SM6. Change the harpoons over for the Norwegian long range 900km antinship missile or placed 2x 4 cell external mounted MK41 launch system in the middle off the ship for LSRAM missile. Would been a better armed ships and keep them for 2 decades longer after the Hunter class frigates arrived and used the Anzac frigate for a southern fleet and back up. What be your opinion on that? I understand everything eventually has to be replaced for capability but that's still 8 frigates they can use for back up and cover areas where our current fleet can't. Tasmania has nothing around it protecting it. Christmas Island could do with 2 off them around the island too. That island is a long way from Australia mainland. Tasmanian closer evan. Australia navy fleet needs to grow its too small for the areas we need to protect. For China growing fleet and 700+ warships and Australia can't produce warships at the rate they can. I believe it be a good idea to keep the Anzac class frigate longer and upgrade them. Make them more heavily armed. If they still seaworthy why we getting rid off them when they can still use them to enlarge our fleet. They make a good heavily armed patrol ship along with our OPV

[@alexc8212]

Well researched. A good job well done. Thank you for compiling and posting this material.

[@sosministriesrev1412]

Definitely a great summary of the ANZAC class frigate, l also believe the main naval gun is now been upgraded to the Mod 4 Mk 45 5/62 caliber gun from the existing 5/54 Mod 2. This ship in its upgrades is a fill the gaps until the Hunter class frigates are commissioned.

[@nathan-ck3je]

I sent a email to peter Dutton defence minister about keeping and dry docking our Anzac class frigates for emergency fleet once our hunter class takes over the role. I got a reply from Peter Dutton and rear admiral stating it has been put into consideration since the times we facing. If they decide to keep them. And I think they will. They will add upgrades to them and give them more cell VLS to keep them suitable for a emergency fleet. So I'm hoping I have won. For Australia for this backup. So far looking promising

[@Bbouy1HD]

@@nathan-ck3je Should've been the case for the F-18 Classic Hornets too.

[@judecyril]

Awesome vid, great summary, very digestible and interesting

[@MisteriosGloriosos922]

*Thank you for posting all of your videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!*

[@NoName-ds5uq]

Twenty seconds in you showed the the ship I called home for nearly two years!

[@garynew9637]

Hope they keep this for a museum.

[@nathan-ck3je]

I wished they keep them for another 2 decades replace the engine gave it the Aegis Combat System put 2x8 VLS behind the main gun where the harpoons are and gave them another 8 cell VLS at the back making it a 32 cell VLS and move the harpoons to the middle of the ship just to make them more heavily armed. keep them for costal frigets on top of of what we already building. It would bring numbers of navel strength if they did. The haul of these ships isn't that old, and hasn't weakened. With the danger Australia facing in the pacific and Indian Ocean. It might be ideal to keep these for awhile longer. It's not easy to replace a ship once you lose some. In battle. Not in our age of warfare it isn't

[@glenn9229]

Great video yet again with a really good picture of the huge leaps the ANZAC class have made. Personally I think there's still a good case for a updated build of 8-10 for multi-role frigate duties (with TAS) - note that I dont call an 8000-10000t ship a frigate. They'd be relatively cheap compared to Hunter, and great for point defence or 3 together would make a nifty SAG. An 18 strong major vessel fleet would be great to see. I'd happily trade the silly OPV for this. I'd also suggest adding the AGM114 Hellfire to the armament for the ship courtesy of the MH60R Seahawk. It might be a smallish weapon but it has a 200nm range (with the helo) and rattling 6 of them down range will get some attention. Keep up the great vids :)

[@liefsillion2825]

The Danish Absalon class might do the job. It didn't take them long to build them and they are a very versatile warship which means they could complement the Hunters when they arrive.

[@GSteel-rh9iu]

I say build 10 more Hobarts fit them with the Danish SH Cube modular system and make sure they can do anti submarine warfare too. But that ship may have sailed.

[@m-egreenisland7086]

Need to make one on the type 26 now 👍

[@icarus_falling]

I'd almost say they were, as launched, corvettes or large OPVs. As soon as you fit the harpoon and ESSM you get into frigate terrortry.

[@dodge1571]

I look forward to a video on the new Air Warfare Destroyers in the Aus navy

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

It be interesting for the RAN review as what they will go with for the next fleet. I wonder if they continue to go with the hunter class or something else. If more AWDs will be ordered or not and if they go for heavily armed corvettes for OPV or not. I think Australia needs a carrier we have such a large geographical area to cover. The Anzac class they need to start replacing them as soon as possible. They won't survive if trouble starts in our region

[@WhatWouldYouHaveYourArbiterDo]

I've watched quite a lot of your stuff now and I have to say, it's good work. I noticed some arguing about pronunciation in the comments section. Whilst I wouldn't have gone for your pronunciation of Thales, if they wanted their company name to be pronounced properly, maybe they shouldn't have been French ;). On the surface to air missile for the NZ ANZACs, RN Type 23s and future Type 26s though, it is definitely Sea Ceptor (ceptor from interceptor) rather than Sea Captor as you said.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

Dude, its such a boring convo to have with pepole. Why does it matter, can you explain that to me?

[@WhatWouldYouHaveYourArbiterDo]

​@@hypohystericalhistory8133 Pronunciation doesn't matter, I agree, but this isn't about pronunciation, this is about how it is spelled and what it is actually called. It wasn't meant as a criticism, it was purely informational as I assumed a person who makes educational KZbin videos would be interested in learning more about their subject area so that in future they can deliver more accurate information to their audience. As I said, I've watched a lot of your content now and overall I've been hooked, nobody else out there is going this deep into Aussie procurement decisions.

[@alexandermarken7639]

The expansion of the Mk 41 to two 8 packs would have been good. The weight gains caused by improving the radar is however superior to having 2 8 packs. The hunter class seems to be a well thought out replacement.

[@rossboyle3017]

it will be interesting to see the ceafar 2 radar when it comes out on the hunters should be quite a powerful setup with the aegis system

[@rossboyle3017]

@@timblizzard4226 that would be a good exercise on the hunters will look forward to it , interesting to find out how ceafar2 matches up to spy6 & spy7 just as good i think

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

Just gave out my real name ha! Whoops

[@nerdbane9376]

Great videos. Can you make a video on the Australian 2020 Defence Strategic Update & Force structure plan?

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

I just uploaded one; watch “A modern history of the ADF”

[@nerdbane9376]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 Oh kool. It's the next video open ready to watch.

[@apothecarymaybe3402]

I think I saw one recently. It recommended learning Chinese as our military didn't have the manpower, technology, fuel or capability to defend Australia for anything above 4 weeks.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

@@apothecarymaybe3402 It must have been full of amazing analysis

[@apothecarymaybe3402]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 I think it was just a bunch us digs bitching to the Marines in the top end. Unfortunately for Australia we are a reactive country, not proactive. If the shit hits the fan within the next few years, we're screwed. Then we'll really see how and if Australian society can manages a crisis.

[@RobMcGinley81]

Nice video but a feel you made a significant omission but not mentioning the 16 Nulka AMD's (Active Missile Decoys)carried on the RAN vessels, a truly impressive defensive system. If my choice was between the Block 1B and AMD, I would definitely stick with AMD.

[@nnoddy8161]

What are the Kiwis' plans for a replacement for the ANZACs?

[@danielrussell5687]

wouldn't be surprised if NZ decides to ask Aussie if they can purchase some hunter class frigates. Or perhaps looking elsewhere like the UK or US

[@andrewmackay8811]

@@danielrussell5687 I believe we offered them the option of getting in on the Hunter deal but they chose not to. Wouldn't surprise me if they don't replace them

[@Pete856]

@@andrewmackay8811 As a kiwi, I'd be shocked if this government replaced our frigates anytime in the next 20-30 years, and I don't think any future government would have wide backing of the public to replace them either. Best we'll get are newer missiles to put on them and their helicopters.

[@andrewmackay8811]

@@Pete856 maybe a few new OPVs might get the nod from the general public

[@Pete856]

@@andrewmackay8811 Yeah, that's mostly what we need here, using warships as patrol vessels is rather wasteful.

[@camf7522]

Not bad for something that went out to tender as an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV).

[@Harldin]

Actually they were originally referred to as Patrol Frigates, basically a B grade Combatant to replace the Rivers and were supposed to be followed by 8 A grade Combatants to replace the Perth and Adelaide classes. instead the Perths were decommissioned without replacement and 4 Adelaides were upgraded. The Anzacs have been upgraded as best as they can be but they are at most a B+ Combatant due to the high quality but low quantity of AD systems.

[@albashar9519]

How do you make these so fast

[@Boolag01]

Modular design

[@MrTroytroy]

I remember when that opening photo was taken. I was driving the ship :)

[@masongalle]

You should look at doing a series of videos just doing hypothetical conflicts between nations and how one nation or another would pull off a victory

[@ironsideeve2955]

Only thing that matters really is logistics and production. With the west doing away with manufacturing in general I’d be wary of a war with anyone.

[@yimmeistaryimmeistar7239]

@@ironsideeve2955 I reckon Australia could beat Fiji and come close to giving NZ a run for their money.

[@garynew9637]

@@yimmeistaryimmeistar7239 give Tassie a flogging too

[@carisi2k11]

Do an episode of the undergunned arafura class. That ship could have a 76mm instead of the 40mm and the 76 oto holds more rounds. It also doesn't have any missiles and really the cape class should be all siphoned off to a new Australian Coast guard to do coastal duties and an upgunned arafura could help bolster our defense forces especially towards the sea they are named after and the surrounding seas.

[@bartandaelus359]

At time of commission they were really more of a big fat corvette-esque ship that could be brought up to the standard it needed to be. Ultimately not a bad idea.

[@yimmeistaryimmeistar7239]

very good and interesting presentation.

[@capn82]

Hey man. Not for nothing, but wasn’t the initial CEAFAR an “s” band? I read a brochure from CEA a few years ago. The CEAMOUNTS are X.

[@serverlan763]

Do a video about the RNZAF Jet fighter strike capacity.... Oh wait....

[@davidbolton4930]

Their good videos on how close we got to having the best dog fighting unit in the world ..... but that got shut down by the labor government for stupid no real reason

[@JohnJohnson-qm3mr]

@@davidbolton4930 it wasn't no reason, the money allocated for the purchase was put into the army for the purpose of mechanization and to fix other gaps which had them all using Vietnam era equipment. And since the army was deployed to 6 different missions during this time and took casualties it was a decision that made sense. It might not have been my favorite decision which would to have been to go through with the f16 deal and with the 4 frigates and also reequip the army all achieved by just increasing the military budget. But it did still make sense

[@mark8200]

Hahah exactly when need to get an airforce

[@richardjohn347]

Big step forward with these refits, was not aware of how comprehensive they were. They were pretty underwhelming "as commissioned" One point though - didn't they replace the OHPs rather than the River class?

[@glenn9229]

nope definitely a DE replacement

[@azbgames6827]

nz navy uses 20 cell GWS.35 VLS for sea ceptor not the mk 41

[@seaplanepaul5354]

Hi AZBgmaes. Where can I read more on this please.

[@KiwisCassie]

after the upgrade yes, until the 2020 upgrade they used the mk 41 cells

[@MrTroytroy]

Excellent overview 👍

[@markjmaxwell9819]

The radar and combat system are the heart of any ship and the Anzac class combat system and radar have come along way with a development time of well over thirty years. Once they get down to four radar panels per band they will be nearly world class. Unfortunately unless they use an interface so Aegis can be used in conjunction with the SAAB combat system and CEA radar the system will be limited in what can be fired from the VLS cells. They still need to work on the beamforming and beam steering and the backend of the system so the radar beams can be widened which would allow the use of four radar panels per band. Small incremental improvements but definitely improvements with the system much closer to where it needs to be. As an example the SAAB Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face naval radar of which four 4A radar panels are used on the SAAB mast which also has a rotating X band radar above the four radar panels is available and optimised for the SAAB combat system. The 4A has an instrumented range of 250KM and only needs the four S BAND GaN AESA radar panels to get the job done. So obviously when compared to the CEA radar and SAAB combat system the SAAB Sea Giraffe 4A Fixed Face radar and SAAB combat system are state of the art with superior performance to the current iteration of the CEA radar and combat system. 😎🇦🇺

[@zopEnglandzip]

Leander has some beautiful lines thanks to that forcastle, think the Germans called it an Atlantic bow. Looks good.

[@SCP-5000]

How far can CEAFAR see?

[@britishmilitary6298]

Very fascinating 👍

Another very intersting Video :)

[@CarlTheTacticalHoser]

Doesn't matter what it is, in the missle age it gets one shotted.

[@shanecarter3154]

It would be great to not pay these off, hull for hull with the Hunters. Keeping some of the later hulls for lower threat operations, in a role similar to the RN Type 31 and 32 frigates.

[@V22OspreySALVEUKRAINE]

2 ciws could take out those antiship missiles

[@user-ee3mw7cy1d]

Like your stuff mate really neat

[@ifyousayso4229]

every Sailor must be loving the new Fincanteri Frigates on their way🖖👽

[@nathan-ck3je]

Our Hunter class based on the type 26 are better

[@beedleskeedle1673]

It’s not the ship that’s dependable, it’s the crew.

[@matthewwilson3651]

in a modern environment these ships are useless they are coffins

[@YaMumsSpecialFriend]

Fascinating 🖖🏼

[@pgclift51]

Really enjoyed the vid. New subscriber here.

[@johwilholt3665]

Note that "Thales" is pronounced as Tal-es, not Fails.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

On this channel, its Th-ay-les, the way it reads. I could really give a crap how the French pronounce it. I believe they pronounce Paris Pah-riee, is that how you say it in English when you talk about it?

[@johwilholt3665]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 Ease up Tim. It's not about how the French pronounce it. I worked for said company for years, here in Australia, and that is how it was pronounced, here, in Australia. To be fair, my kids did call it "Fails" as a joke, but if you want to be accurate, that is not how it is pronounced.

[@dunruden9720]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 There is a huge void between coming across as well-informed and coming across as arrogant!

[@daemonllama78]

He also needs to pronounce mis-"aisle" correctly

[@raywill3252]

after all the upgrades it would be much more formidable to purchase new ships that already have the upgrades and the Anzac only have 1 turbine to use at high speed and they are limited with hours of operation

[@nathan-ck3je]

They wasn't really good for home defence. They more a support ship or large patrol vessel. They wouldn't hold out in a naval battle or hold of a attacking fleet without allies going to its aid. Australia made the right choice with the Hunter class. But I think we still should build 3 more air warfare destroyers bring it to 6 not just 3.

[@jamesop22]

How much stuff can you bolt on a Hyundai exel?

[@carisi2k11]

The problem with the Hunters is that there will only be 9 when we really need double that atleast. Only 32 vls on a ship larger then the hobarts which have 48 is another failure.

[@stevethomas7273]

Yer the Hunters will be bigger then a Ticonderoga class crusier,Why the hell wouldn't you give it at least 90 cells? Especially with the firepower of the Chinese ships..

[@stevethomas7273]

Hope they give them the best chance to survive.A clash with very powerful & much more heavily armed Chinese ships.The rise of China will not be peaceful.

[@stevethomas7273]

@BoogiemanIs their a land attack missile like Tomahawk to fitted to be to our ships?

[@rhysfirth3506]

At 3 minutes you say Australian designed SAAB 9LV. You mean Swedish designed.

[@tippo5341]

ANZAC!!!! Hallowed name indeed!!!!

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

Canada’s Navy can learn from yours.

[@anml1969]

So we built a boat.

[@johnno7052]

Scrap the Hunter class and build 7 evolved Hobart class ships.

[@XxBloggs]

It’s not Thales it’s pronounced “ta-lez”. And the missile is “sea-septor”

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

😂

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

@@Dave_Sisson current PhD candidate Dave. Passed peer review.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

@@Dave_Sisson but again, no need to be yet another negative troll in a KZbin comment. As we all know, there’s a billion of those fellows around. As always; if you don’t like the content, don’t watch.

[@johnmclean6498]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 Some people watch clinically for errors - others to gain more knowledge of a vastly complex and ever changing military landscape. Keep up the good work. Ta-lez Blah-lez!

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

@@johnmclean6498 much love John

[@Rizzz9999]

You should do warhammer

[@justgjt]

Thales is pronounced as ' Tell -us'

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

Yeah mate not the first person to mention that.

[@Idahoguy10157]

From what I’m reading in comments people are advocating more additional systems. Without consideration of the limits of adding the additional weight. Since New Zealand is barely upgrading their frigates perhaps Australia could buy them? NZ is nearly a pacifist country now. Give NZ cash and new offshore patrol vessels. Add to more frigates to the RAN after upgrades.

[@jamesr8473]

The Kiwi frigates have a completely different set of systems and missiles, even if we wanted to take them on, we don't have the crew sitting around

[@atfjacknz]

The NZ upgrades were pretty comprehensive. They were taken from early 2000s ships to 2020s ships

[@davidbolton4930]

Hay had a mate tell me the new zealand boats could easily pass 30 knots these things are fast

[@badgerattoadhall]

No CIWS seamed negligent

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

I think ESSM essentially does the same thing; I mean obviously you’d prefer one.

[@badgerattoadhall]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 the Falkland island war show how essential the ciws in concert with SAM systems. www.dvidshub.net/video/708650/kimball-crew-loads-close-weapon-system-test-firing-during-final-sea-trials

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

@@badgerattoadhall yes, but that was 40 years ago. ESSM + CEAFAR + CEAMOUNT is just so much more capable than anything the pommies had then. Obviously it would be better; but It’s hardly negligent. Remember; everything costs weight.

[@Ric0chetAus]

Thales Pronounced “Ta-Les” fyi

[@robman2095]

Don't bother. Someone tells him every video and he says he will pronounce it how he wants. Fair enough too.

[@MotoSan1ty]

Pretty much like the philippine navy's frigates

[@chrishewitt1165]

The story of the helos is another complete contract disaster

[@shanemartin2491]

Hahahaha - RNZN doesn't have any bulk. Cos we're run by the left overs of the USSR's Politburo.

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

I’ll be interested to see what they decide to replace them with

[@shanemartin2491]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 My fear is they won't replace them. We rely on 800 merchant ships making 6000 port visits a year. Our country grinds to a halt if those ships can't sail here. Shipping insurance is 2.5% of the hulls value. Sky rockets to 100x that, payable weekly for every day in a war zone. Only way to reduce that is to not sail through that (not always an option) or to obtain a military escort. As it is with Covid ships are already bypassing us being such a small market and the US no longer wants to play police man for everyone elses benefit as exampled by not riding in to the rescue for Britain and South Korea when they had tankers seized. My country is full of ignorant fuckwits. Rant over.

[@jamieshields9521]

hypohystericalhistory I would like think T26 base spec instead smaller T31, especially global parts suppliers of T26.

[@sam8742]

@@shanemartin2491 The NZ military isn't growing like AUS, it seems to just be relying on AUS relatively large military

[@Manawatu_Al2844]

@@sam8742 unfortunately so.

[@robertgraffham6440]

Pity our Australian Navy have NO imagination when naming vessels! We don't need yet another Sydney/Perth/Adelaide/Melbourne/Darwin etc. Over and fucking over again! HMAS Ularu sounds nice.. :-(

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

They are changing them now; Hunter class will be different: I think it’s Hunter Flinders Tasman

[@sam8742]

Oh the royal navy has had way to many ships of the same name lol

[@mvnorsel6354]

Singapore Navy has great names.

[@sam8742]

@@mvnorsel6354 They have a navy?

[@The1nsane1]

@@sam8742 True, however they did name a destroyer HMS Glowworm.

[@eagle7757]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way.....

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

Should name all the defects and problems with these glorified offshore patrol vessels

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

Didn’t I do that? I thought that was half the point of the video.

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

@@hypohystericalhistory8133 yeah, great video, could probably get in trouble for mentioning the greater defects with the class and identity issues

[@bradhartliep879]

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[@Dog.soldier1950]

A glorified coast guard cutter

[@hypohystericalhistory8133]

At launch, yes.

[@noblegaming8198]

Boat

[@bobscott3220]

10. Years. I. Work. Their. My. Name. Was. Mad. Dog. Every. One. Had. A. Name. Lunch. Time. Fishing. My. Foremen. Was. Jeff. Street. He. Die. Of. Cancer