GBA is just a way to ensure you considered all sailors in your design. 95th percentile male, 5th percentile female for size so equipment and spaces allow for all people to work there without standing on a stool or always hitting their heads. Heads and wash place considerations. Messing and bunking considerations. GBA in engineering and design makes ships better for the crew.
I pointed that out earlier but it's nice to get a primary source on that rumour. That's a really good article btw. Nice catch.
Japan not taking part in procurement bid for Canadian Navy's new subs
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought after deals.www.hilltimes.com
Looks like it’s sayonara to the possibility of Japanese-built subs.
Question: when can we expect the first to be delivered once a contract is signed?
i think Hanwha says 6 yrs
As per the RFI, the required timeline is contract awarded by 2028, delivery of first submarine by 2035 and IOC by 2037 at absolute latest.
It will probably take us 6 years just to sign the contract.
The French Barracuda class was specifically designed for mixed gender crews.
