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The Australian government has approved a AU$2 billion project to build two Canberra class large amphibious ships for the Royal Australian Navy. These ships will have air support, amphibious assault, transport and command centre roles, and are planned to replace in turn HMAS Tobruk and one of the RAN's two current Kanimbla class vessels. The government's requirements include the capacity to transport up to 1,000 troops and 150 vehicles, including the M1A1 Abrams tank soon to enter service with the Australian Army, have six helicopter spots on a full length flight deck for a mix of both transport and battlefield support helicopters, and a fully equipped hospital. The projected in service date for the first unit is 2012. In August 2005, the government chose two designs to participate in a run off. The first is a modified version of the French Mistral class from the Aramis shipyard, while the other is based on the Buque de Proyección Estratégica design from the Spanish Navantia shipyard. The Navantia design would be larger, at approximately 27,000 tonnes, but the first unit for the Spanish Navy has only just started construction, making it an unknown quantity in terms of capability. By contrast, the French design is smaller, at approximately 22,000 tonnes, but is getting ready to enter service in the French Navy. On January 20, 2006, it was announced that the two ships would be named Canberra and Adelaide The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. ... Penis Penis Penis Penis Penis Categories: Royal Australian Navy ships ... HMAS Manoora The Kanimbla class is a class of two amphibious transport ships in the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Kanimbla and HMAS Manoora. ... The M1 Abrams main battle tank is the principal combat tank of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps, with three main versions being deployed starting in 1980: the M1, M1A1, and M1A2. ... The Australian Army Emblem The Australian Army is Australias military land force. ... 2012 (MMXII) will be a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Mistral type is a class of assault helicopter carriers, capable of deploying 16 NH90 or Tigre. ... Computer simulation of the Buque de proyecciÃ³n estratÃ©gica Buque de ProyecciÃ³n EstratÃ©gica (Strategic projection vessel, LHD like) is a planned multipurpose warship for the Spanish Navy (Armada EspaÃ±ola). ... The Spanish Navy (in Spanish, Armada EspaÃ±ola) is the maritime arm of the Spanish Military. ... The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is the maritime arm of the French military and the largest Western European navy in terms of personnel. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Two ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Canberra after Canberra, the capital city of Australia. ... Two ships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Adelaide after Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. ...

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Given their configuration, with both designs resembling small aircraft carriers, there is the possibility that both designs will be able to operate STOVL fixed wing aircraft. The Australian Department of Defence was however, in its initial proposal, against the inclusion of a STOVL aircraft in the requirement, stating that its fixed wing air support needs could be met through land based aircraft. However, a review by Parliament's Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade led to a recommendation that this decision be reconsidered - despite the limitations in terms of range and payload of STOVL over CTOL aircraft, they are inherently flexible in terms of operation, and can provide organic close air support right at the edge of the Field of Battle Area, which conventional aircraft would be less able to do. This leads to the possibility of the government ordering a small number of F-35B's for the Fleet Air Arm to add to the Royal Australian Air Force's order of F-35A's. The Spanish contender has a ski-jump included in its initial design, and is immediately capable of operating JSF; the French contender does not have this feature (due to France not operating STOVL aircraft), and so would have to be modified to suit Australian needs in this area, should it be chosen and JSF included in the requirement. Image File history File links RAN_F-35. ... Image File history File links RAN_F-35. ... Two aircraft carriers, USS (left), and HMS Illustrious (right), showing the difference in size between a supercarrier and a light V/STOL aircraft carrier. ... STOVL is an acronym for Short Take Off and Vertical Landing. ... STOVL is an acronym for Short Take Off and Vertical Landing. ... Parliament House Canberra: The main entrance and the flag The Parliament of Australia is the legislative branch of Australia. ... Conventional Take-off and Landing is the process whereby conventional aircraft (such as passenger aircraft) take off and land, involving the use of runways. ... The F-35 Lightning II â€” previously known as the X-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) during its development â€” is a single-seat, single-engined military strike fighter, a multi-role aircraft that can perform close air support, tactical bombing, and air-to-air combat. ... Final approach to HMAS Melbourne The Fleet Air Arm is the operational part of the Royal Australian Navy responsible for the operation of aircraft aboard ship. ... The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. ... Ski jumping is a winter sport in which skiers go down a hill with a take-off ramp (the jump), attempting to go as far as possible. ...

The ability to operate fixed wing aircraft does not appear to be a requirement in the request for tender which was issued for the multi-role ships in May 2006.[1]

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