LE Niamh pictured at Verolme Cork dockyard on 31st May 2008. (Photo: Hinkley)
Showing posts with label Irish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Irish. Show all posts
Friday, May 13, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
L.É Aisling (P23)
LÉ Aisling (P23) is a ship in the Irish Naval service. It is armed with 1x Bofors 40 mm (1.6 in) L70and 2x 20 mm (0.79 in) Cannons. (Photo: Michael Slattery)
L.É Aisling (P23)
LÉ Aisling was built in Ireland to the Naval Service’s Deirdre design but was modified for stability and speed and was also fitted with a bow thruster to improve manoeuvreability. Her original BOFORS 40mm L60 gun was recently upgraded to a BOFORS 40mm L70 improving the range and accuracy of her main armament. (Photo: Joel Mahon)
Friday, April 29, 2011
L.É Ciara (P42)
Irish Warship L.É Ciara (P42) ex-HMS Swallow photographed off the south west coast of Ireland. The original Fire Control System for the 76mm OTO Melara has been removed and replaced with the Radamec 1500 FCS. (Photo: Dogwatch)
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