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cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/1/2021 7:25:52 PM)

#3018 AOR 508 Provider, 1964-98

Overview: Commissioned on September 28, 1963 this ship was the first dedicated replenishment ship built for the Canadian Navy and at construction was the largest ship built for the RCN.

Details: The ship was designed with the capacity for the stowage of fuel, ammunition, supplies, provisions (dry and refrigerated) and replacement helicopters. She had 26 fuel cargo tanks which held approximately 14,000 tons of FFO, 1,500 tons of diesel and 900 tons of aviation gas (JP5) along with 430 tons of ammunition, provisions and spare parts.

Specifications:
Displacement: 22,700 tons full load
Dimensions: 168 x 23.17 x 9.5 meters (551 x 76 x 31 feet)
Propulsion: 2 water tube boilers, double reduction geared turbine, 1 shaft, 21,000 shp, 20 knots
Crew: 166
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 3 CH-124A Sea King helicopters
Cargo: 14,200 tons fuel, 250 tons munitions, provisions, spares

Notes: Originally posted on the East coast, her exposed lower deck made her unsuited for the North Atlantic, she was transferred to the West coast when the first of the two new Protecteur replenishment vessels became available in 1969.

Sources:
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/provider/
http://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_PROVIDER_508.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Provider_(AOR_508)

[image]https://storage.googleapis.com/hippostcard/p/c87b9365466fc1abf70d5d74acc79e95.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/1/2021 8:33:28 PM)

#396, #1398 AOR 509 Protecteur

Overview: HMCS Protecteur is a Canadian "Protecteur"-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (replenishment oiler) ship. Built by Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Docks in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was commissioned in 1969, the first ship of her class.

Details: Protecteur class ships are deployed to supply fuel, food and ammunitions to Canadian and allied warships at sea. The vessel’s displacement is five times greater than that of a frigate. This allows it to supply provisions to a group of six destroyers for six weeks without returning to port for resupply. The ships are also equipped with modern medical equipment making them ideal for disaster response and support duties.

Specifications:

Displacement: 24,000tonnes fully loaded
Dimensions: Length 171.9m, beam 23.2, draught 10.1m
Propulsion: 2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 1 × General Electric steam turbine engine at 21,000 shp (16,000 kW)
Crew: 365 officers and crew, including 45 in air detachment
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; up to 3 CH-124 Sea King helicopters
Cargo: 14,590 t (14,360 long tons) of fuel, 400 t (394 long tons) of aviation fuel, 1,048 t (1,031 long tons) of dry cargo, and 1,250 t (1,230 long tons) of ammunition, spares
Armament: 1 x FMC 3”/50 (later removed), 1 Mk.29 octuple Sea Sparrow (fitted for but not with), 6 × .50 calibre machine guns

NOTES: The Canadian Navy never purchased any Mk.29 Sea Sparrow launchers for these ships but the design originally allowed for them.

Sources:
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/protect/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protecteur-class_replenishment_oiler
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1336&ship=PROTECTEUR
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/protecteur-class/

#722 AOR 509 Protecteur, 1990, (Gulf War)

Overview: HMCS Protecteur is a Canadian "Protecteur"-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (replenishment oiler) ship. Built by Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Docks in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was commissioned in 1969, the first ship of her class.

Details: Protecteur departed Halifax on 24 August 1990 for Operation Friction with her bow 3-inch/50 re-installed, as well as two CIWS mounts (permanent post conflict), two Bofors 40mm guns, six 0.5 inch (12.7mm) machine guns as well as Blowpipe and Javelin MAPADS during the Gulf War deployment. Countermeasures & decoys added for the mission included 4 × BAE Systems Mark 36 SRBOC chaff launchers and the AN/SLQ-25 Nixie towed decoy. The Protecteur class ships are deployed to supply fuel, food and ammunitions to Canadian and allied warships at sea. The vessel’s displacement is five times greater than that of a frigate. This allows it to supply provisions to a group of six destroyers for six weeks without returning to port for resupply. The ships are also equipped with modern medical equipment making them ideal for disaster response and support duties.

Specifications:
Displacement: 24,000tonnes fully loaded
Dimensions: Length 171.9m, beam 23.2, draught 10.1m
Propulsion: 2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 1 × General Electric steam turbine engine at 21,000 shp (16,000 kW)
Crew: 365 officers and crew, including 45 in air detachment
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; up to 3 CH-124 Sea King helicopters
Cargo: 14,590 t (14,360 long tons) of fuel, 400 t (394 long tons) of aviation fuel, 1,048 t (1,031 long tons) of dry cargo, and 1,250 t (1,230 long tons) of ammunition, spares

NOTES:

Sources:
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/protect/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protecteur-class_replenishment_oiler
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1336&ship=PROTECTEUR
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/protecteur-class/

#2677 AOR 509 Protecteur, 2000-14

Overview: HMCS Protecteur is a Canadian "Protecteur"-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (replenishment oiler) ship. Built by Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Docks in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was commissioned in 1969, the first ship of her class.

Details: Protecteur class ships are deployed to supply fuel, food and ammunitions to Canadian and allied warships at sea. The vessel’s displacement is five times greater than that of a frigate. This allows it to supply provisions to a group of six destroyers for six weeks without returning to port for resupply. The ships are also equipped with modern medical equipment making them ideal for disaster response and support duties.

Specifications:
Displacement: 24,000tonnes fully loaded
Dimensions: Length 171.9m, beam 23.2, draught 10.1m
Propulsion: 2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 1 × General Electric steam turbine engine at 21,000 shp (16,000 kW)
Crew: 365 officers and crew, including 45 in air detachment
Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; up to 3 CH-124 Sea King helicopters
Cargo: 14,590 t (14,360 long tons) of fuel, 400 t (394 long tons) of aviation fuel, 1,048 t (1,031 long tons) of dry cargo, and 1,250 t (1,230 long tons) of ammunition, spares
Armament: 1 x FMC 3”/50 (later removed), 1 Mk.29 octuple Sea Sparrow (fitted for but not with), 6 × .50 calibre machine guns
Countermeasures & decoys: 4 × BAE Systems Mark 36 SRBOC chaff launchers and the AN/SLQ-25 Nixie towed decoy

NOTES:

Sources:
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/protect/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protecteur-class_replenishment_oiler
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1336&ship=PROTECTEUR
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/protecteur-class/

Original Configuration
[image]http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/protect/protect1.gif[/image]

Gulf War Configuration
[image]http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/assets/NAVY_Internet/images/news-nouvelles/2016/isc90-2104a.jpg[/image]

Post Gulf War Deployment
[image]https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/rcn-mrc/images/history/ships/protecteur-01-1890x1181.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/1/2021 8:50:05 PM)

#2392 & #2393 CCGS Cape Roger (Coast Guard)

Overview: CCGS Cape Roger is the lead ship of its class operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Details: Named for a cape on the western side of Placentia Bay on the island of Newfoundland, the ship was commissioned into the Canadian Coast Guard in August 1977. Cape Roger is homeported at CCG Base St. John's in St. John's, Newfoundland. The ship is used to monitor the Atlantic Canada fisheries, primarily those on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, as well as scientific missions and SAR operations. In 2011 the helicopter hanger was removed and replaced with a workshop, the flight deck was modified and permanent railings were added as such the deck can now only be used for helo hoisting.

Specifications:
Displacement: 1,465 long tons (1,489 t) full load
Length 62.5 m (205 ft 1 in), beam 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in), draught 5.3 m (17 ft 5 in)

Notes: During the Turbot War, Cape Roger took part in the detainment of the Spanish fishing trawler Estai.

Sources:
https://inter-j01.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fdat/vessels/44
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CCGS_Cape_Roger



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/2/2021 2:52:16 AM)

#1327 DDE Restigouche, 1970 Improved

Overview: The Restigouche-class destroyer was a class of seven destroyer escorts that served the Royal Canadian Navy from the late-1950s to the late-1990s. All seven vessels in the class were named after rivers in Canada.

Details: Due to delays in design and construction of the St. Laurent class the number of vessels was halved to seven. The seven remaining vessels were redesigned as the Restigouche class taking into account design improvements found with the St. Laurents. The seven ships of the class were commissioned between 1958 and 1959.

Five ships of this class were later refitted to what is known as the Improved RESTIGOUCHE (IRE) class, which replaced the aft 3"/50 gun with an octuple ASROC launcher and the old mast with a new, taller lattice mast. The stern was also altered in order to accommodate a new VDS.

Specifications:
Displacement: 2,900t after IRE
Length: 111.6m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.3m
Propulsion: 2 × English-Electric (John Inglis and Company) geared steam turbines
2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers
Complement: 214 after IRE/DELEX
Speed: 28kts
Range: 8,800km at 14kts

Notes: In August of 1990, TERRA NOVA was hastily (and temporarily) re-equipped and deployed as part of Canada's contribution to Coalition forces during the Gulf War. RESTIGOUCHE was similarly refitted for service in the Persian Gulf, but did not deploy until after the end of hostilities. After being paid off, TERRA NOVA appeared in the movie "K-19 - The Widowmaker" starring as a USN destroyer.

Sources
https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/restigou/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Restigouche-class.htm
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1355&ship=RESTIGOUCHE%20(2nd)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restigouche-class_destroyer

#1464 DDE Restigouche, 1983 DELEX, #871 DDE Restigouche, 1984 DELEX, #2679 DDE Restigouche, 1990 DELEX, #2237 DDE Restigouche, 1993-97 DELEX

Overview: The Restigouche-class destroyer was a class of seven destroyer escorts that served the Royal Canadian Navy from the late-1950s to the late-1990s. All seven vessels in the class were named after rivers in Canada.

Details: The Destroyer Life Extension (DELEX) refit for four surviving Restigouches was announced in 1978. For the Restigouches this meant updating their sensor, weapon and communications systems. The class received the new ADLIPS tactical data system, new radar and fire control systems and satellite navigation. The 103 mm (4 in) Bofors illumination rocket system was removed, replaced by a Super RBOC chaff system. The class were also fitted with two triple 533-millimetre (21 in) Mk 32 torpedo tube mountings to use the new Mk 46 torpedo. The ships began undergoing their DELEX refits in the early 1980s.

Specifications:
Displacement: 2,900t after IRE
Length: 111.6m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.3m
Propulsion: 2 × English-Electric (John Inglis and Company) geared steam turbines
2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers
Complement: 214 after IRE/DELEX
Speed: 28kts
Range: 8,800km at 14kts

Notes: After being paid off, TERRA NOVA appeared in the movie "K-19 - The Widowmaker" starring as a USN destroyer.

#1380 DDE Restigouche, 1991 Gulf War

Overview: The Restigouche-class destroyer was a class of seven destroyer escorts that served the Royal Canadian Navy from the late-1950s to the late-1990s. All seven vessels in the class were named after rivers in Canada.

Details: Maritime Command chose Terra Nova to deploy with the task force (Athabaskan, Protecteur) to the Persian Gulf from among the fleet as she had the best electronic countermeasures suite due to recent upgrades. The ship's ASROC system was landed and instead two quad Harpoon surface-to-surface missile systems were installed. A Mk 15 Phalanx close-in weapon system was placed on the quarterdeck in place of the landed Limbo ASW mortar, and two 40 mm/60 calibre Boffin guns were installed in single mounts where the ship's boats were and shoulder-fired Blowpipe and Javelin missiles were also added. The ship was also fitted with new chaff, electronic and communications systems. Restigouche received a similar refit before deploying as Terra Nova's intended replacement in the Persian Gulf in 1991

Specifications:
Displacement: 2,900t after IRE
Length: 111.6m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.3m
Propulsion: 2 × English-Electric (John Inglis and Company) geared steam turbines
2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers
Complement: 214 after IRE/DELEX
Speed: 28kts
Range: 8,800km at 14kts

Notes: Terra Nova and the other two ships were made ready for deployment in only ten days using many systems in storage for the building Halifax class. RESTIGOUCHE did not deploy until after the end of hostilities.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Terra_Nova
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/ships-histories/terra-nova.html
http://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_TERRA_NOVA_259.htm
https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/restigou/
https://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibitions/navy/objects_photos_search-e.aspx@section=4-A&id=364&page=15.html

IRE Configuration
[image]http://www.readyayeready.com/ships/cadillac/restigou.jpg[/image]

DELEX Configuration
[image]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aLgQCOm8Zdo/VpK5FY1aqFI/AAAAAAAAGXU/mdQpj9Tx3aI/s1600/HMCS%2BGatineau.jpg[/image]

Gulf War Configuration
[image]https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/insight/2016/01/10/remembering-the-persian-gulf-war-canadas-strangest-conflict/ship-leaves-halifax.jpg[/image]



PN79 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/2/2021 12:47:41 PM)


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ORIGINAL: CV60

Draft MiG-23BN Flogger H for comment by the community. There isn't too much to write about regarding the Flogger H. If anyone has any interesting "factoids" that might be interesting to the player, please let me know, and I'll add it.

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Although not implemented in the game now the SPS-141 ECM covers only frontal aspect of MiG-23BN due to antennas installation in front of the aircraft. May be this information could be added here.


Thanks. I will add that. (That is one of the good things about the description files-We can put things here that are true, but are not yet implemented in the game). If you have a source for that infor, I will add it to the "Sources" file


Unfortunately I don't have english sources for this information. But it is mentioned in this german article here:
http://www.jbg37.de/html/storsender_sps_141-142.htm

Translation of particular paragraph is:
"In the air force of the NVA there are different modifications of the jamming devices SPS 141/142, on the one hand for installation in aircraft with the radiation to the front, on the other hand - housed in special jamming containers - for suspension under the fuselage (radiation to the front) or under the Wings with radiation to the front or rear (choice by the pilot)."




Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/2/2021 3:28:50 PM)

OVERVIEW: The Amsterdam is a Fast Combat Support Ship for oil and goods replanishment at sea.

DETAILS: HNLMS Amsterdam has two MAN/Bazan diesels with 2400 hp and 1 shaft.
Cargo capacity is 6700 tons F76 diesel, 1660 tons F44 aviation fuel and 290 tons solid cargo. 178.8 tons fresh water which also can be replensihed to other units
She has 2 oil replenishment positions on both sides and one one stern to be able to supply three ships at the same time. One Vertrep supply station.
Her hangar can hold 3 lynx or 3 Seaking or 2 EH101 Merlins. One helicopter spot.
The 44 extra crew can be for aviation, boarding teams, medical, marines depending her mission.
Weapon and sensor fot for self-protectection with SS & navigation radars and ESM. Weapons are CIWS, decoys for ASM and torpedo's also 12.7mm calibre MG's.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 17313 ton (full)
Speed: 21 kts (max)
Engineering: 2x MAN/Bazan, 2400 hp
Range: 13440 nm @ 20 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: crew 136 with 44 extra

NOTES: Decommissioned in September 2014 and transferred to the Peruvian Navy as BAP Tacna

SOURCES:"Amsterdam supply ship." Marineschepen. Last Modified: 15-02-2018. https://marineschepen.nl/schepen/amsterdam.html;
"HNLMS Amsterdam AOR." GlobalSecurity. Last Modified: 05-06-2016. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/hnlms-aor.htm
"HNLMS Amsterdam (A836)." Wikipedia. Last Modified: 13-08-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HNLMS_Amsterdam_(A836)



CV60 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/5/2021 5:09:52 PM)

Here is a draft for the S.266 radar. Not too much information on this system, so any community input would be welcome.

OVERVIEW: The Marconi S.266 is a fixed, 2D, Long-Range Air Search radar operating in the NATO "D" and "F" bands.

DETAILS: The S.266 is a long-range radar system using two radars in a back-to-back configuration. Because it could not get height information, the a height finding radar such as the S.244 was usually associated with the system.


Specifications:

Frequency 1.3 and 3.0 GHz (D and F band (NATO), L and S Band (IEEE))
Power output: 2.25 MW
PRF: ?? pps
Range Resolution: unknown
On/Off time: unknown min.
Deploy/Stow time: N/A min
Maximum Range: km (range), km (altitude)



NOTES: Used in NATO NADGE radar network.

SOURCES: "Marconi Radar History / Major Achievements of Marconi Radar." Marconi Radar History / MARCONI RADAR. Accessed October 5, 2021. https://marconiradarhistory.pbworks.com/w/page/36189315/Major%20achievements%20of%20Marconi%20Radar. ; Radar Pages. Accessed October 5, 2021. https://www.radarpages.co.uk/download/radar_g97.doc.



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/7/2021 3:08:56 AM)

#870 DDE Mackenzie, 1972

Overview: Delivered in the early 1960s, the Mackenzie class was similar to the previous Restigouche-class, a follow-on to the St. Laurent-class. The most noticeable changes were the replacement of the forward 3"/50 gun with a 3"/70(except Qu'Appelle), the presence of a fire-control director atop the bridge superstructure which was raised one full deck higher than on previous classes in order to see over the new gun mount.

Details: Originally to be a class of 6 improved, more capable and larger ships than the St. Laurents budget issues cut the order from six to four ships and forced a repeat of the Restigouche class. Two mountings held guns to engage aircraft or surface targets. Much of the after deck was taken up with retractable covers for the ship's Limbo anti-submarine mortars.

Specifications:

Displacement: 2,380 t
Length: 113.1m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.1m
Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 × English-Electric geared steam turbines
Complement: 228
Speed: 28kn
Range: 4,750km @ 14kn

Notes: The four Mackenzie-class destroyers spent most of their service in the Pacific Ocean, used primarily in a training role. The last two hulls of the original planned six became the Annapolis class.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackenzie-class_destroyer
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Mackenzie-class.htm
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/mackenzi/
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1237

[image]http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/mackenzi/saskatchewan3.jpg[/image]

#1326 DDE Mackenzie, 1984 DELEX, #2238 DDE Mackenzie, 1991-93 DELEX

Overview: Delivered in the early 1960s, the Mackenzie class was similar to the previous Restigouche-class, a follow-on to the St. Laurent-class. The most noticeable changes for Mackenzie was the replacement of the forward 3"/50 gun with a 3"/70(except Qu'Appelle), the presence of a fire-control director atop the bridge superstructure which was raised one full deck higher than on previous classes in order to see over the new gun mount.

Details: The DELEX refit for the Mackenzie class was the same for the Improved Restigouche-class vessels. This meant that the ships would receive the new tactical data system ADLIPS, new radars, new fire control and satellite navigation.They exchanged the SQS-503 sonar for the newer SQS-505 model.The sonar dome was installed on the hull and there were further modifications to the SPS-12 air search radar. They also received two triple mounts for 12.75-inch (324 mm) torpedo tubes that would use the new Mk 46 homing torpedo. The tubes were sited on the quarterdeck.

Specifications:

Displacement: 2,380 t
Length: 113.1m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.1m
Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 × English-Electric geared steam turbines
Complement: 228
Speed: 28kn
Range: 4,750km @ 14kn

Notes: The four Mackenzie-class destroyers spent most of their service in the Pacific Ocean, used primarily in a training role. Their only significant update was the DELEX (destroyer life extension) program, which was completed between 1982 and 1985 and updated their navigational radar and their sonar.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackenzie-class_destroyer
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Mackenzie-class.htm
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/mackenzi/
https://readyayeready.com/ships/shipview.php?id=1237

[image]https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/rcn-mrc/images/history/ships/mackenzie.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/7/2021 3:57:40 AM)

#2236 DDE St. Laurent, 1972

Overview: These ships were the first major warships designed and built in Canada and were some of the very first new designs to appear after the Second World War, and among the most sophisticated. Known as 'Cadillacs', they had relatively luxurious crew accomodations. They were similar to the RN's contemporary WHITBY (Type 12) frigates, but relied more on American equipment than British.

Details: Designed to operate in harsh Canadian conditions, these ships looked remarkably different from other warships of the time. In the early 1960's all seven ships of this class were converted into helicopter carrying destroyers (DDH). This involved the removal of one of the Limbo ASW mortars and the aft 3"/50 gun to make room for the hangar and landing deck, the twinning of the single funnel, and various other improvements all over the ship. Activated fin stabilizers were added to reduce the ship's roll in heavy seas, as well as the Beartrap device which allows helicopter recovery in almost any sea state. One CH 124 Sea King helicopter was carried. The transom was altered drastically in order to allow for the placement of the new Canadian designed SQS 504 VDS. The VDS was instrumental in extending the range of the ship's sonar, then limited to about 2000 yards.

Specifications:

Displacement: 2,800t
Length: 111.56 m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 3.96m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 Babcock & Wilcox water tube boilers; 2 English Electric geared turbines, 30,000 shp
Complement: 249
Speed: 28kn
Range: 8,463.6km @ 12kn

Notes: The ST. LAURENT class served as the basis for another 11 ships, in two different classes, whose design differed only slightly. All were named after Canadian rivers, though many shared names with Second World War destroyers.

Sources:
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/St-Laurent-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Laurent-class_destroyer
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/stlauren/

[image]http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/stlauren/stlaurent1.jpg[/image]

#1334 DDE St. Laurent, 1981 DELEX, #872 DDE St. Laurent, 1984-94 DELEX

Overview: These ships were the first major warships designed and built in Canada and were some of the very first new designs to appear after the Second World War, and among the most sophisticated. Known as 'Cadillacs', they had relatively luxurious crew accomodations. They were similar to the RN's contemporary WHITBY (Type 12) frigates, but relied more on American equipment than British.

Details: The Destroyer Life Extension (DELEX) program was commissioned to upgrade the St. Laurent-class ships with new electronics, machinery, and hull upgrades and repairs. The intent of DELEX was to extend the life of these ships for another 15 years of service while the Halifax-class frigates were being designed and built as part of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Program. DELEX included the installation of a Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) known as the Automatic Data Link Plotting System (ADLIPS), Canadian Electronic Warfare System (CANEWS), and a new communication suite as well hull and machinery repairs.

Specifications:
Displacement: 3,051
Length: 111.56 m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 3.96m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 Babcock & Wilcox water tube boilers; 2 English Electric geared turbines, 30,000 shp
Complement: 233
Speed: 28kn
Range: 8,463.6km @ 12kn

Notes: After completing her DELEX HMCS Fraser was used as a test ship for new equipment including the SQR-19/CANTASS, SLQ 25 Nixie (both ended up on Halifax class), URN-20 TACAN and the HELTAS (Helicopter Towed Array Sonar) system.

Sources:
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/St-Laurent-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Laurent-class_destroyer
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/stlauren/

[image]http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/stlauren/margaree2.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/7/2021 4:31:38 AM)

#1324 DDH Annapolis, 1972

Overview: The Annapolis-class destroyer escort was a two-ship class of destroyer escorts that saw service with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces from the 1960s to the 1990s. The final version of the St. Laurent-class design, the class was used extensively for anti-submarine warfare purposes.

Details: The two Annapolis-class destroyers were built late enough to incorporate the helicopter hangar retrofitted to the St. Laurent-class. These ships were among the first to take a new approach to helicopter operations from small warships. Unlike the British, who fitted a small helicopter (Westland Wasp) on their frigates with only a minimum of redesign, the RCN decided to use the far more capable and sophisticated CH-124 Sea King.

Specifications:

Displacement: 3,420t
Length: 111.56 m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.01m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 Babcock & Wilcox water tube boilers; 2 English Electric geared turbines, 30,000 shp
Complement: 228
Speed: 28kn
Range: 8,463.6km @ 12kn

Notes: The RCN had intended to place a six ship order under the Mackenzie-class of destroyer escorts; however, the last two vessels were built to the St. Laurent-class DDH design and were classed under the new Annapolis-class designation. Both ships spent the majority of their career split between Canada's Pacific and Atlantic coasts with the Annapolis being at Esquimalt and Nipigon at Halifax.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis-class_destroyer
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Annapolis-class.htm
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/annapoli/

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#1325 DDH Annapolis, 1984 DELEX, #2680 DDH Annapolis, 1990 DELEX, #1952 DDH Annapolis, 1993-98 DELEX

Overview: The Annapolis-class destroyer escort was a two-ship class of destroyer escorts that saw service with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces from the 1960s to the 1990s. The final version of the St. Laurent-class design, the class was used extensively for anti-submarine warfare purposes.

Details: The Annapolis class received the same sensor and communications upgrades that others in the St Laurent family of ships received, including the installation of a new tactical data system (ADLIPS), updated radars and sonars, fire control and satellite navigation. They also received the new Canadian Tactical Towed Array Sensor or CANTASS which was a long-range towed sonar array that was affixed to the stern, which replaced the older VDS. The class also received a new lattice mast, the AN/SPS-503 radar, and the AN/SPS-10D replaced the older, AN/SPS-10 model. The AN/SQS-502, AN/SQS-503 and SQS-10/11 sonars were removed and replaced by AN/SQS-505(V) in a fixed dome below the waterline. The Limbo mortar was removed in order to install the CANTASS which replaced the AN/SQR-504. In addition a Super RBOC chaff system was installed during the refit and they also received 12.75-inch (324 mm) torpedo tubes to allow them to fire Mark 46 torpedoes.

Specifications:

Displacement: 3,420t
Length: 111.56 m
Beam: 12.8m
Draught: 4.01m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 Babcock & Wilcox water tube boilers; 2 English Electric geared turbines, 30,000 shp
Complement: 210
Speed: 28kn
Range: 8,463.6km @ 12kn

Notes: Nipigon remained in the fleet until 1998 as a trials ship for the ETASS Mod 5 towed sonar system which was a precursor to the CANTASS (Canadian Towed Array Sonar System) that is currently fitted on the Halifax-class of frigates. Nipigon was the last of the steam-powered destroyers to serve in the Canadian Forces.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis-class_destroyer
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Annapolis-class.htm
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/annapoli/

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[image]http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/annapoli/nipigon3.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/7/2021 5:23:52 AM)

#1323 DDH Iroquois, 1976, #202 DDH Iroquois, 1984

Overview: Designed in the late 1960s, the Iroquois were designed as a unique solution for long-range anti-submarine warfare. Their primary weapon for this role was their complement of two CH-124 Sea King helicopters, which were supported on a large flight deck with a two-helicopter hangar that collectively took up roughly half of the ship's available area.

Details: As built, the Iroquois class ships were armed with a quick-firing OTO Melara 5"/54 forward, which provided good anti-surface/naval gunfire support capability, as well as close-ranged anti-aircraft defence. Point anti-aircraft defence was provided by NATO Sea Sparrow missiles, launched via a one-of-a-kind twin quad launcher situated just forward of the bridge. No other ships, in any navy, used this system. Anti-submarine capability was provided by two Mk.32 triple torpedo launchers, port and starboard, in addition to helicopter launched torpedoes. As well, a single Mk.NC 10 Limbo ASW mortar was provided in a well in the quarterdeck, aft of the helicopter deck.

Specifications:

Displacement: 4,700t
Length: 128.92m
Beam: 15.24m
Draught: 4.42m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines, 7400 shp; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp;
Complement: 285
Speed: 29kn
Range: 8,300km @ 12kn

Notes: No other ships, in any navy, used the classes missile launcher system. The missiles would be trained outboard of the launcher (in the deckhouse forward of the bridge) on launcher arms port and starboard, with four missiles to an arm. The arms would be brought back inboard for reloading. At the time, much was made of the fact that these ships tied together, in a viable package, an Italian gun, American missiles, with a Dutch radar and fire control system.

Sources
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/tribal/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Iroquois-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer

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#1953 DDH 280 Iroquois, 1991 Gulf War Mod Athabaskan

Overview: HMCS Athabaskan was deployed on Operation Friction, the Canadian Forces contribution to the international coalition naval task force serving in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (the Gulf War). Athabaskan was the flagship of the Canadian Naval Task Group and served in the central Persian Gulf, with other coalition naval forces, through the fall of 1990.

Details: During the Gulf War of 1990/91, ATHABASKAN was sent to the Persian Gulf along with two other ships. She was quickly upgraded with a new mine-avoidance sonar, Phalanx 20mm CIWS (mounted over the inoperative Limbo mortar well) and shoulder launched Blowpipe and Javelin missiles.

Specifications:

Displacement: 4,700t
Length: 128.92m
Beam: 15.24m
Draught: 4.42m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines, 7400 shp; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp;
Complement: 285
Speed: 29kn
Range: 8,300km @ 12kn

Notes: When USS PRINCETON was disabled after hitting a mine in the northern Gulf, ATHABASKAN escorted a tug to her rescue and escorted both ships back out through the minefield.

Sources
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/tribal/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Iroquois-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Athabaskan_(DDG_282)

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#723 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 1992, #725 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 1999, #273 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 2002, #467 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 2005-14

Overview: These destroyers were all launched in the early 1970's, primarily as anti-submarine destroyers. The first Canadian warships (other than AORs) to carry multiple helicopters, they were also the first ships to be powered entirely by gas turbines in a COGOG (Combined Gas Or Gas) arrangement. Well suited to sea conditions in the North Atlantic, they made very effective anti-submarine platforms.

Details: During the late 80's and early 90's, they underwent major refits under TRUMP (Tribal Class Update and Modernization Program) and emerged as area air defence destroyers. TRUMP saw the "playboy bunny" funnels replaced with a single large funnel, the addition of new search and fire control radars, the replacement of the old 5" gun with a new 76mm one, the addition of a Mk.41 VLS, and other changes. Although hampered slightly by the lack of a 3D radar (cut as a cost saving measure), it is nevertheless reported that they can shoot down any aircraft within 50 nautical miles with their Standard SM-2 (MR) missiles. Though greatly improved, it should be noted that TRUMP was a stopgap measure only, and these ships are not in serious competition with purpose-built AAW ships such as the USN's Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) class. Sonar upgrades ensure continued ASW abilities.

Specifications:

Displacement: 5,100t
Length: 128.92m
Beam: 15.24m
Draught: 4.42m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2x 570 KF cruise gas turbines, 12,788 shp; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp;
Complement: 285
Speed: 29kn
Range: 8,300km @ 12kn

Notes: During the refits the ships were also NBC-sealed. Algonquin completed in 1991, Iroquois in 1992, and Athabaskan in 1994. Although Huron was intended to serve until 2015, cutbacks in the navy’s budget forced her premature retirement.

Sources
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/tribal/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Iroquois-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer

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Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/7/2021 1:52:07 PM)

#1795 - A 11 Endeavour (New Zealand - 1988). Some info taken from JFS 13/14.

OVERVIEW: The endeavour is a fleet replenishment tanker for diesel, avcat and cargo.

DETAILS: Endeavour has two MAN-Burmeister & Wain diesels and 1 Shaft.
Cargo capacity is 5500 tons F76 diesel, 100 tons F44 aviation fuel and 20 containers for solid cargo.
Two RAS (Replanishment At Sea) rigs for two units simultaneously.
One helicopter spot, no hanger.
The oiler Endeavour can also be used for logistics support to ground and air forces ashore.
No weapons and I-Band & E/F- band navigation radars

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 12589 ton (full)
Speed:13.5 kts (max)
Engineering: 2x MAN-Burmeister& Wain diesels, 5780 hp
Range: 8000 nm @ 13.5 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: crew 50

NOTES: Decommissioned December 2017. She is broken up and recycles in India.

SOURCES: "Jane's Fighting Ships 2013/2014";
"HMNZS Endeavour (A11)." Wikipedia. Last Modified: 04-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Endeavour_(A11);
"New Zealand Navy decommissions Endeavour after 30 years." Baird Maritime. Last Modified:18-12-2017. https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/new-zealand-navy-decommissions-endeavour-after-30-years/;

regards GJ



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/8/2021 3:59:49 AM)

#3192 FFG TBD, CSC(Type 26), 2022

Overview: The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is the RCN’s programme to build 15 CSC multi-role ships which will replace both the retired Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class frigates. The CSC will be able to conduct air, surface, sub-surface and information warfare missions simultaneously, whether in patrol conditions or full-scale combat. It can also conduct counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, interdiction and embargo missions for medium intensity operations.

Details: The weapons suite for the CSC will include 127mm main gun, two stabilised rapid fire 30mm naval gun systems, LMC MK 41 missile vertical launch system, 32-cell MK54 lightweight torpedoes, twin launch tubes, and MBDA Sea Ceptor close-in air defence system. The warships can be armed with a wide range of missiles including Raytheon Standard Missile 2, Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow point defence missile, Tomahawk land attack missiles and Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile. An integrated underwater warfare system will include Ultra Electronics’ S2150 hull-mounted sonar, towed low frequency active & passive sonar, and SEA SENTOR S21700 towed torpedo countermeasures. General Dynamics’ sonobuoy processing system and expendable acoustic countermeasures will also be installed aboard the vessels.
The warship can carry a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter and provide facilities for embarking remotely piloted systems. It will also feature reconfigurable mission and boat bays including a 9m rescue boat, two 9-12m multi-role boats, Rolls Royce’ mission bay handling system, and modular mission support capacity.
The LMC SPY-7 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar will be installed for continuous surveillance and protection against modern threats. The ship will also be fitted with MDA’s solid state AESA target illuminator, X- and S-band navigation radars, electro-optical and infrared systems, laser warning and countermeasures system, radio frequency and electronic jammers, and electronic decoy system.

Specifications:
Displacement: 7,800t
Length: 151.4m
Beam: 20.75m
Draught: 8m
Propulsion: CODLOG: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine; 4 × Rolls-Royce MTU Type 20V 4000 M53B high-speed diesel generators; 2 × General Electric electric motors
Complement: 204
Speed: 27 kn
Range: 7,000nm

Notes: Given the need to fully develop the Canadian design, tool up the shipyard and first complete the preceding eight-vessel Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship project, the currently envisaged start date for construction is in 2024 with the first vessel probably not entering service until the early 2030s. The last ship is expected to have been delivered, commissioned and upgraded to have complete operational capability by the late 2040s

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Surface_Combatant
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/canadian-surface-combatant/
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/canadian-surface-combatant.html
https://www.navalreview.ca/category/broadsides/canadian-surface-combatant-csc/
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/csc-home.page
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/assets/NAVY_Internet/docs/en/fleet/rcn_csc_factsheet-8x11_web.pdf

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maverick3320 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/8/2021 5:53:29 PM)

Fantastic idea!

Any chance we could do this for sensors as well? In many cases it's much harder to find open source information for sensors than for weapons/platforms.



CV60 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/8/2021 7:50:39 PM)

quote:

Fantastic idea!

Any chance we could do this for sensors as well? In many cases it's much harder to find open source information for sensors than for weapons/platforms.


Right now we are concentrating on the description files for aircraft, subs, facilities, ships, weapons and satellites, as those are already in the game. With that said, if the game begins to allow description files to be added to sensors, we certainly can. Some sensors, such as land based radars and SOSUS arrays are modeled as facilities, and we are gradually adding to their description files. The DB 3000 is fairly well developed for these types of radars, although there is a lot yet to do.



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/10/2021 6:56:46 PM)

#2441 & #2698 L-421, Canterbury
* Did not find the differnece between the two in the DB or on the net.

OVERVIEW: The Canterbury is a multi-role Vessel for Amphibious operations and as Sealift.

DETAILS: Beside the Amphibious ops the Canterbury provides limited tactical sealift capacity for disaster relief, humantarian relief ops, peace support ops. The ship is also used as principle training ship. The ship features an ice-strengthened hull to operate in the sub-Antarctic waters
She has 1451 m2 cargo space and is equipped to hold 8 containers with ammo and up to two with hazardous materials, She can house 33 20ft ISO containers in total. Two 60 tons cranes to deploy 2 medium landing crafts (23 m). 243 troops can be on board.
The hangar can accomodat 4 NH-90 of 2 SH-2G Seasprites. The helicopterdeck has two spots and is capable of receiving Chinook size helipcopters
The crew of 78 can be expanded with 45 persons for medical, staff, trainees, aviation, etc. 243 troop can be embarked. The ship has self-contained hospital with surgical capability
The canterbury has I and E/F navigation band radars and an ESM system. Weapons are the 25mm M242 Bushmaster at the formt and 2x .50 calibre MG's

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 9012 kts (full)
Speed: 19 (max), 16 kts (eco)
Engineering: CODADE; 2 Wärstilä 9L32 diesels with 12000 hp, 3 Volvo Penta aux diesels with 4916 hp. 2 Shafts; cp props
Range: 6000 at 15 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: Crew 78 + 45 space for additional crew like aviation, staff, trainees, medical, etc. Plus 243 troops

NOTES: Design is based on commercial Ro-Ro.

SOURCES: Jane's Fighting Ships 2013/2014;
"HMNZS Canterbury – Multi-Role Vessel (MRV)." Naval Technology. Last Modified: ?. https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/hmnzs-canterbury-multi-role-vessel-mrv/;
"HMNZS Canterbury - L421." Last Modified: ?. https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/navy/capability/hmsnzs-canterbury-l421/;
"HMNZS Canterbury (L421)." Last Modified: 19-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Canterbury_(L421);

regards GJ



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/15/2021 1:23:16 AM)

#718 FFH Halifax, 1992

Overview: The Canadian Patrol Frigate Project called for the delivery of 12 new ships named after Canadian cities to replace the St. Laurent and follow-on classes. It was, at the time, the largest military procurement program ever undertaken by Canada. The total program cost was quoted as C$9.4 billion for all 12 ships in 1997.

Details: The Halifax class is designed primarily as an anti-submarine warfare combatant, with a secondary role as a general-purpose warship. The frigates also operate in support of Canada’s NATO and UN missions and guard Canadian home waters. In order to minimize detection, the design incorporates the latest stealth technology built in. The magnetic signature has been minimized by a comprehensive degaussing system. Underwater radiated noise has been reduced under a strict noise-control program.

The primary long-range radar is the SPS-49, a two-dimensional air search radar. The Swedish Sea Giraffe 150 HC radar, designed to track small objects including sea-skimming missiles, is the primary medium-range air/surface search radar. Propulsion is via a combined diesel or gas turbine (CODOG) system.
The principal sonar system is a low-frequency hull-mounted SQS-505 active sonar with passive capability. There also is a passive towed array sonar, the SQR 501 CANTASS (Canadian Tactical Towed Array Sonar) system, which uses the wet end of the SQR-19 TACTAS.

The AAW VLS is located on either side of the superstructure with two banks of eight Sea Sparrow missile cells each. Anti-ship firepower is provided by Harpoon missiles, normally four are carried, but up to eight can be carried. These systems are supported by a Bofors 57 mm L70 Mk 2 gun which also has a substantial anti-air role. ASW protection is provided by two 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for short-range, as well as one CH-124A Sea King helicopter for long-range ASW. The Sea King carries a dipping sonar and sonobuoys. Its armament consists of four lightweight torpedoes.

Specifications:
Displacement: 4,750 tonnes (full load)
Length: 135.5m
Beam: 16.4m
Draught: 4.94m
Propulsion: CODOG: 2xGE LM2500-30 gas turbines; 1xSEMT Pielstick 20PA6-V280 MPC
Complement: 195 (230)
Speed: 29kt
Range: 3,930 nm at 18 kt (turbine), 6,000 nm at 15 kt (diesel), 9,500 nm at 13 kt

Notes: Second Flight: The original plan was for the second group of six ships to have a 10-meter hull extension. In initial drafts, this was to have provided additional Sea Sparrow missile launch tubes, but these were deleted to save money. Third Flight: The original Canadian Patrol Frigate included a possible third flight of six ships. This proposal would have had AAW derivatives of the Halifax class be built after the 12 ASW variants were completed. The AAW version would feature a Mk 41 VLS for Standard SM-2 Block 4 missiles, with the new Canadian/Dutch/German APAR (active phased array radar).

#1321 FFH Halifax, 1998

Details: All ships of the class had their hull-mounted sonars upgraded to SQS-510 standard by the end of 1998, retaining the same array as on the 505(V)6.

#2485 FFH Halifax, 2008 ESSM Refit

Details: Upgrade of AAW missiles with RIM-162C ESSM replacing the previous RIM-7P Sea Sparrows. ESM/ELINT added with the CA/ULR-501 Seasearch and an improved and extended range navigation radar with the CA/SPS-506[Type 1007] replacing the Sperry Mk.340

#1898 FFH Halifax, 2012 HCM/FELEX Refit

Details: In June 2007, the Canadian government launched the Halifax-class Modernization Project/Frigate Life Extension. Capabilities within HCM/FELEX program included: a new Combat Management System; new radar suite; an Identification System, IFF Mode S/5 –Identification Friend or Foe Mode S/5; internal communications system upgrades; Harpoon Missile system upgrade (surface-to-surface); and new Electronic Warfare system. Additional HCM projects included: Long-range infrared search and track system (SIRIUS); upgrade to 57mm/70 Bofors Mk3 Naval Gun; RIM-162C Evolved Seasparrow Missiles; RGM-84L Harpoon II missiles with land attack capability; New Missile Decoy Countermeasures System; New Integrated Platform Management System; and New Navigation Radars

Notes: Refit began on the first frigate, HMCS Halifax, in October 2010 and all 12 frigates will be upgraded by 2017. The first upgraded frigate entered service in 2012.

Sources:
https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/halifax/
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2016/11/halifax-class-modernization-frigate-life-extension-felex.html
https://www.cntha.ca/static/documents/mej/mej-82.pdf
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/halifax/
www.forcastinternational.com Archived Report: Halifax Class - Archived 04/2003
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/frigates-home.page

1992
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1998
[image]https://www.hazegray.org/features/nato/canada/cpf/cpf1.jpg[/image]

2008
[image]https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/halifax/charlottetown9.jpg[/image]

2012
[image]https://navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/assets/NAVY_Internet/images/news-nouvelles/2014/fre_nov_2014.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/15/2021 8:13:18 PM)

#1534 MM Kingston, 1996

Overview: This design dates to the 1980's, when it was apparent that the then-current fleet of training ships were in desperate need of replacement. It was also necessary to reclaim some of the mine countermeasures capability that had been lost in the Canadian Navy which led to the KINGSTON class of MCDV's (Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels) being ordered.

Detail: Mainly manned by the Naval Reserves these ships carry out a multitude of missions, including coastal patrol, light mine countermeasures, route surveys and ROV handling. As a cost saving measure, the KINGSTON class are largely built to civilian standards. The ships have a diesel - electric propulsion system which drives two azimuth, or Z-, drives which can rotate a full 360 degrees which makes these ships extremely maneuverable. The various payloads (for minesweeping, ROVs, sidescan sonar, etc) for these ships are modular, meaning that they can be embarked and disembarked with relative ease, and moved from ship to ship as required.

Specifications:
Displacement: 970t
Length: 55.31m
Beam: 11.3m
Draught: 3.4m
Crew: 31-36
Armament: 1x40mm single Bofors, 2x 12.7mm machine guns
Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4xWartsila SCAM V12 diesels, 2xZ drives driven by electric motors
Speed: 15 knots
Range: 5,000nm

Notes: Available payloads: 2x Indal Technologies AN/SLQ-38 deep mechanical minesweeping systems; 4x MDA Ltd. AN/SQS-511 heavyweight high-definition Route Survey System; 1x ISE Ltd. Trailblazer bottom object inspection vehicle; 1x ISE Ltd. HYSUB 50 deep seabed intervention system; 2xFullerton and Sherwood Ltd. six-man, two-compartment containerised diving systems; 2xMDA Ltd. Interim Remote Minehunting and Disposal System control van. Furthermore, the vessels have additional systems not in an ISO container format that can be fitted, including; 2x L3/Klein K 5500 high definition side scan sonars 4x L3/Klein K 3000 dual frequency side scan sonars; 2x Deep Ocean Engineering Inc. Phantom 4 remotely operated vehicles (ROV)

Sources:
https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/kingston/
http://jproc.ca/rrp/kingston.html
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/mcdv-home.page
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/kingston/


#2678 MM Kingston, 1999

Notes: CA/SQS-511 Towfish deployed on HMCS Kingston

1992
[image]http://www.readyayeready.com/ships/mcdv/kingston.jpg[/image]

1999
[image]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/HMCS-Brandon-Minesweeperhig.jpg/800px-HMCS-Brandon-Minesweeperhig.jpg[/image]



cdnice -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/16/2021 4:05:33 AM)

Airbus A.330-200 MRTT – 2029

OVERVIEW: The Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project was launched in 2018 to replace the RCAF CC-150 Polaris tanker fleet with a multirole aircraft capable of conducting a wide range of missions including NATO and NORAD operations, ranging from air-to-air refuelling to strategic government of Canada transport and aeromedical evacuation. It is expected that 6 planes will be purchased for the three main missions VIP, Transport and Air to Air Refueling.

DETAILS: The A330 MRTT can carry up to 111 tonnes of fuel, It has the capacity of offloading 50,000 kg of fuel to a broad range of receivers during a four-hour loitering mission at over 1,000 nm from its take-off point.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Tanker (Air Refueling)
Crew: 2
Min Speed: 230 kt
Max Speed: 520 kt
Wingspan: 60.3 m
Height: 17.4 m
Length: 58.8 m
Max Payload: 0 kg
Empty Weight: 125000 kg
Max Weight: 230000 kg
Operator: Air Force
Commissioned: 2029
Propulsion: 2x CF6-80E1

NOTES: In April 2021, it was announced that Airbus was deemed the only qualified supplier to replace Canada's RCAF CC-150 Polaris refuelling and VIP transport aircraft.

SOURCES:
https://rusi-ns.ca/refuelling-rcaf-aircraft-post-2020/
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airbus-a330-mrtt-cleared-to-pursue-canadian-tanker-deal/143163.article
https://www.airbus.com/defence/a330mrtt.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A330_MRTT
https://www.defencetalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/airbus-a330-MRTT-refueling.jpg
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/airbus-deemed-only-qualified-supplier-for-new-rcaf-refueling-and-vip-aircraft

[image]https://www.sps-aviation.com/exclusive/images/A330-MRTT-1.jpg[/image]



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/17/2021 12:38:57 PM)

#239 - 3505 Jerong [FPB-45]

OVERVIEW: The Jerong class gunboat is a lighter variant of the Lurssen class. Build for patrolling EEZ, Illigal immigrants, anti-piracy, etc missions.

DETAILS: The Jorong class has 3 MTU TB90 diesels with 3 shafts. With a total crew of 36.
A small RHIB can be launched with it's small crane
The main gun is a Bofors 57mm/70 Mk1 with a range of 9.2 nm. Furthermore a Bofors 40mm/70 gun. For sensors an ESM and two I-band navigation radars, the Fire-Control is the Naja director EO with a WM28 radar.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 210 tons (standard), 255 tons (full)
Speed: 32 kts (max)
Engineering: 3 MTU MB 16V 538 TB90 diesels 9000hp 6.6MW sustained. 3 Shafts
Range: 2000 nm @ 14 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 36

NOTES: Updated in 2021 with new main engines, propellors, generators gearboxes and shafts

SOURCES: JFS 13/14
"JERONG fast attack craft (gun) (1976-1977)." Navpedia. LastModified:2019. https://navypedia.org/ships/malaysia/mal_cf_jerong.htm;
"Jerung-class gunboat." Wikipedia. Last Modified:01-10-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerung-class_gunboat;
"World Navies Today: Malaysia." hazegray. Last Modified:23-03-2021 https://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/asiapac/malaysia.htm#3;
"Royal Malaysian Navy Completes Modernization of KD Jerong Fast Attack Craft." Military wikileaks. Last modified:? https://militaryleak.com/2021/04/17/royal-malaysian-navy-completes-modernization-of-kd-jerong-fast-attack-craft/;


remarks: Jane's fighting Ships lost the mentioning of the WM08 and Naja EO between 1990 and 2004. One ref mentioned a update of the class in the mid 90's but no evidence found.



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/17/2021 6:11:39 PM)

#1231 - 516 Teluk Banten

OVERVIEW: The Amphibious Teluk Banten class is the command version of Teluk Semanga class. A tank landing ship.

DETAILS: The Taluk Banten has 2 diesels with 2 shafts.
Can hold 200 troop and 1800 tons cargo could consist of 17 MBT's. 2 LCVP's in davits
The hanger can hold 2x AS332 Super Puma size helicopter with 1 extra helicopter on the helocopter deck
Besides a crew of 90 she can holds 200 troops
The Taluk Banten class has 2 40mm/70 Bofors gun, 2 Rhienmetall 20mm gun and 2 DShK 12.7mm MG. The sensor are two radar, one JRC or Decca I-band and one Raytheon E/F-band navigation radar.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 3810 tons (full), 1800 tons (standard)
Speed: 15 kts
Engineering: 2 diesels, 12800 hp, 9.41MW sustained. 2 shafts
Range: 7500 nm @ 13 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: 90 crew and 200 troops

NOTES: 1 unit in class also acted as hospital ship

SOURCES: JFS 13/14, JFS 15/16
"KRI Teluk Banten (516)." wikipedia. Last Modified:28-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KRI_Teluk_Banten_(516);
"World Navies Today: Indonesia." Hazygrey. LastModified: 24-03-2002. https://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/asiapac/indones.htm;
"Rheinmetall 20mm Barking from Stern KRI Teluk Ende 517." Indomiliter. LastModified:12-04-2021. https://www.indomiliter.com/rheinmetall-20mm-menyalak-dari-buritan-kri-teluk-ende-517/;



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/17/2021 7:46:23 PM)

#1616 - A 580 Akar (Turkey - 1987)

OVERVIEW: The Akar class oil-replenisher has two units in class who differ in cargo capacity and sensor fit. The second unit Yarbay Kudret Gungor is classified as a logistic support vessel were the Akar is primariliy a tanker

DETAILS: The Akar class ships have one diesel with one shaft. The Akar has 16000 tons oil fuel and the seond unit in the class has 9980 tons of fuel, 2700 tons of water, 80 tons hub oil and 500m3 stores. They have two oil replanish positions, one on each side.
The class has a helicopter deck for medium size helipcopter. Total crew of 203 possible.
The weapons are on Akar a twin 76mm(3in)/50 gun and two Bofors 40mm/70 and on the Yarbay one Raytheon 20mm/76 Mk 15 Vulcan Phalanx and two Bofors 40mm/70. I-band Decca navigation radar and on Akar a Mk 63 and on the secon unit a SPG-34.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 19661 tons (full)
Speed: 16 (max)
Engineering: 1 diesel, 6400 hp, 4.78 MW. 1 shaft
Range: 6000 nm @ 14 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: 203 crew

NOTES: Images probable shows Phalanx on both units

SOURCES: JFS 15/16
"Akar-class replenishment oiler." wikipedia. Last Modified: 11-07-2021



CV60 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/19/2021 4:16:23 PM)

Draft description file for AN/TPS-65 radar (Facility_1042). Quick question for the community: This is listed as a 3-D radar in the database, but I have found some sources that indicate it is a 2-D radar. Does anyone have any authoritative cites for it being a 2-D or a 3-D radar?

OVERVIEW: The AN/TPS-65 is an medium range, 2-D, transportable air traffic control radar operating in the D (NATO) band.

DETAILS: The AN/TPS-65 is a military air traffic control radar, and is compatible with various subsystems designed for commercial air traffic control purposes.

Specifications:

Frequency: 1.250-1.350 GHz (D Band (NATO), L Band (IEEE)))
Power output: 3 kW(average); 100 kW (peak)
PRF: 300, 375, 500, 750 Hz (est)
Range Resolution: 150 m (range), 0.35 degrees azimuth
On/Off time: unknown
Deploy/Stow Time 60 min (est)

Range: up to 160 nm



NOTES: The TPS-65 has the same basic features as the TPS-63(V), except that it is dualized with redundant units, and is tailored to be the primary airfield surveillance radar sensor for the Marine Corps Air Traffic Control and Landing System.

SOURCES: AN/TPS-63 - Radartutorial. (n.d.). Grundlagen der Radartechnik. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/02.surv/karte036.en.html; AN/TPS-65 - Radartutorial. (n.d.). Grundlagen der Radartechnik. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/11.ancient2/karte020.en.html ; An/tps-65. (n.d.). Military Periscope. https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/sensorselectronics/ground-radars/antps-65 ; Radar_descptn_3. (n.d.). https://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_3.html ; Pike, J. (2011, July 7). An/tps-63. GlobalSecurity.org. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/an-tps-63.htm



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/19/2021 5:50:57 PM)

#1562 - 357 Bung Tomo [Nakhoda Ragam, F2000] (Indonesia - 2015)

OVERVIEW: The Bung Tomo class are multifunctional guided missile corvettes and based on the Yarrow F2000 design. Used in an Offshore Patrol role.

DETAILS: Bung Tomo have 4 MAN diesels for a max speed of 30 kts.
Two cranes to launch two small RHIB's (Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat). A platform for 1 Medium size helicopter like AS565 Panther but no hanger.
There are 103 berths for 79 crew and 24 spares.
Weapons of Bung Tomo are 1x 76mm dual purpose gun, 2x 30mm AA guns, 8x Exocet ASM (Anti Ship Missile), 16 cell Seawolf SAM (Surface to Air Missile) and 2x triple tube for Mk46 Torpedoes. For sensors thay have AWS-9 3D air/surface radar, T-1007 navigation radar, Scout LPI I-band radar, two 1802SW trackers and a TMS4130C1 hull mounted sonar. The EO/IR is Radamec 2500, for EW there is Cutlass 242 RESM, Falcon DS300 CESM, Scropion jammers and two Super Barricade chaff launchers.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 1940 tons (full), 1500 tons (standard)
Speed: 30 kts (max)
Engineering: CODAD 4x MAN 20 RK270 diesels with 40500 hp, 2 shafts cp props
Range: 5000 nm @ 12 kts
Endurance: 14 days
Complement: 79 crew + 24 spare berths

NOTES: In 2020 a contract was signed with Thales to have all units modernised in 2023 including CMS (Combat Management System), Sensors and TDL (Tactical Data-Link)

SOURCES: "JFS 15/16"
"onderwerp." Van wie. Last Modified:... .URL;
"Bung Tomo Class Corvettes Indonesia." PakistanDefence Forum. LastModified:18-04-2021. https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/bung-tomo-class-corvettes-indonesia.427341/;
"Bunng Yomo." Navypedia. LastModified:2019. https://navypedia.org/ships/indonesia/ino_es_bung_tomo.htm;
"Bung Tomo-class corvette." Wikipedia. LastModified:30-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bung_Tomo-class_corvette

sorry did this one twice



CV60 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (10/26/2021 8:42:40 PM)

Draft Don-class Submarine Tender Description for comment by the community

OVERVIEW: The Don-class AS is a diesel-electric powered, twin shaft submarine tender, intended to provide logistical support for submarines in distant operations.

DETAILS: The Don-class was conceived as logistics vessels to support a dispersed Soviet submarine fleet in distant operations in the event of a nuclear war. The ships could provide emergency repairs, resupplying and rearming of up to 8-12 submarines. Each ship of the class had storage space for 42 533-mm torpedoes, and a single 100-ton crane fitted at the bow, one 10-ton crane, two 5-ton cranes and two 1-ton cranes.

In the 1970's, the class were converted into flagships.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Displacement: 5,030 tons (standard); 7,150 (fully loaded)
Dimensions: Length 137.2m, beam 16.8, draught 6.5m
Propulsion: 4 diesel engines 2 PG-101 electric motors, 8,000 hp, 2 fixed pitch propellers
Speed: 16 kts
Endurance: 21,000 nm @ 10 knots; 40 days
Crew: 350
Aviation: aft helicopter deck, no hangar;
Cargo: 42 533 mm torpedoes (in storage)
Armament: 4x1 100mm gun; 4x2 57mm guns
In Service: 1958-1998

NOTES: IOC:1958. The class was the USSR's first purpose-built submarine tenders. The Don-class were re-purposed for use as flagships in the 1970's. Units in class: Batur; Fedor Vidyaev; Viktor Kotelnikov; Magomed Gadzhiev; Dmitriy Galkin; PB-3. One hull, Nikolay Kartashov transfered to Indonesia in 1962 and re-named KRI Ratalungi.

SOURCES: Submarine tenders - Project 310. (n.d.). Accessed 26 October 2021. https://russianships.info/eng/support/project_310.htm; Naval Institute, "Combat Fleets of the World, 1990/91, pg. 635"



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (11/2/2021 1:06:04 PM)

Ship #2842 - P 106 Akwayafe [Rodman 101 PB] (Cameroon - 2000)

OVERVIEW: The Akwayafe class is a Rodman-101 Coastal Patrol Craft with a GRP hull, diesel-electric powered with 2 shafts

DETAILS: Crew is reported beteen 9 and 12 with a max total of 16. They have a Furuno navigation radar and 2x 12.7 mm MG's.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 64 tons (full), 46 tons (standard)
Speed: 26 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 Detroit diesels; 2800 hp(m), 2 shafts
Range: 800 nm @ 18 kts
Endurance: several days
Complement: 9 crew, with 16 max for the Rodman 101

NOTES: Two units in class enterd service in 2000.

SOURCES: JFS 13/14
"NAVY OF CAMEROON". old-navpedia. LastModified:2019. http://old-navypedia.org/ships/cameroon/came_cf_jabane.htm;
"Rodman 101". Rodman. LastModified:?. https://rodman.es/en/producto/professional-nautical/patrol-boats/rodman-101/;



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (11/2/2021 4:23:18 PM)

Notes: Two classes in DB. Looks like both entries are the same. Both entries are close to the 2000 version were the 12.7 MG is not in the Jane's but in the navpedia.

#2840 - P 104 Bakassi [P 48S] (Cameroon - 1984)

OVERVIEW: The Bakassi class is a Type P48S Offshore Patrol class. Two diesel with two shafts.

DETAILS: 8 MM-40 Exocet SSM's and 2 Bofors 40mm/70 for weapons. The sensors of the Bakassi are 2 RacalDecca navigation radars, two Naja optronic systems and the DR-2000S EW suite. Two RIB's can be carried.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 313 tons (full), 270 tons (standard)
Speed: 25 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 SACM 195V16 CZSHR diesels, 8000 hp(m) sustained. 2 shafts
Range: 2000 nm @ 16 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 39

NOTES: Refit in 2000 included removing the Exocet misslie, the EW equipment, new radars installed. Fitting new propellors and a funnel aft of the mainmast to replace the waterline exhaust.

SOURCES: JFS 1989/1990
"Bakassi Fast Attack Craft". old-Navypedia. LastModified:2019. http://old-navypedia.org/ships/cameroon/came_cf_bakassi.htm;






#2841 - P 104 Bakassi [P 48S] (Cameroon - 2000)

OVERVIEW: The Bakassi class is a Type P48S Offshore Patrol class. Two diesel with two shafts.

DETAILS: The weapons of Bakassi are 2 Bofors 40mm/70 and 2 12.7mm/90 MG's. The sensors are 2 furuno navigation radars and two Naja optronic systems. Two RIB's can be carried.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 313 tons (full), 270 tons (standard)
Speed: 25 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 SACM 195V16 CZSHR diesels, 8000 hp(m) sustained. 2 shafts
Range: 2000 nm @ 16 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 39

NOTES: Refit in 2000 included removing the Exocet misslie, the EW equipment, new radars installed. Fitting new propellors and a funnel aft of the mainmast to replace the waterline exhaust.

SOURCES: JFS 15/16
"Bakassi Fast Attack Craft". old-Navypedia. LastModified:2019. http://old-navypedia.org/ships/cameroon/came_cf_bakassi.htm;



CV60 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (11/3/2021 4:29:52 PM)

DRAFT edit of the existing AS-9 description file for Community Comment

OVERVIEW: The AS-9 KYLE (Kh-28) is a supersonic, two-stage liquid-fuel rocket-powered anti-radiation missile (ARM) with inertial and passive radar seeker guidance. It has a 140 kg HE warhead with a proximity fuse.

DETAILS: The first Soviet ARM for tactical aircraft, the AS-9 was based on the larger AS-4 and AS-6. AS-9 employs the same high-altitude flight profile as AS-4 and AS-6 and makes a steep dive down onto the target radar. The missile used several interchangeable passive radar seeker assemblies, each tuned to a single waveband. The APR-28 seeker on the original Kh-58 could only target the MIM-14 Nike-Hercules and the UK's Electric Thunderbird SAM systems. The Kh-58M had an updated X band seeker that could recognize the MIM-23 Hawk's AN/MPQ-33 and subsequent AN/MPQ-39 target-illumination radars, and the AN/MPQ-34 low-level target-acquisition radar. Likely four different seakers were produced, covering the 1-10 GHz frequencies. The weapon was targeted using a Metel A/B homing receiver pod on the SU-17/MiG-23, or the internal Filin N homing receiver in the Su-17.

A large 140 kg 9A283 warhead was installed in the AS-9, its size a byproduct of the poor CEP of the seeker.

The toxic, corrosive hypergolic fuel mix required fueling and defueling the rounds due to its poor storage characteristics. This required the use of chemical suits and neutralizing flushes of the fuel system. This also slowed arming of aircraft with the missiles, as they needed to be fueled before each flight.

While the missile was fast and long ranging, it was complex, difficult to maintain and dangerous to operate, and quickly superseded.

Specifications:

Weight: 715 kg
Length: 5.97 m
Diameter: 0.43 m (missile)
Wingspan: 1.93 m
Speed: 1555 knots; Mach 2.4; (800 m/s)
Range:
-Max 60 nm
-Launch from 16k ft 38 nm
-Low alt launch 13-24 nm
CEP 20 meters
Kill probability: 0.8


NOTES: IOC 1973 and was used in the Su-17/20/22/24, Tu-16/22M and MiG-25/27 aircraft. Exported to North Korea, Vietnam, India, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Iraq. A nuclear warhead option was available.


SOURCES: Jane's Weapons Systems, Vol. 1: Air-Launched, "Kh-28 (AS-9 'Kyle')" 09 September 2013 ; Air Power Australia. "Soviet/Russian Tactical Air - Surface Missiles." Accessed November 5, 2013. http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-ASM.html#mozTocId700058 ; Friedman, Norman. The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems, 1997-1998. Annapolis, MD: Naval Inst Press, 1997, pg. 235; "As 9 Kyle Kh 28 Missile." CAT-UXO. Accessed November 3, 2021. https://cat-uxo.com/uxo-types/missiles/as-9-kyle-kh-28-missile. ; "Raduga Kh-28." Weaponsystems.net. Accessed November 3, 2021. https://weaponsystems.net/system/156-Raduga+Kh-28.



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (11/5/2021 10:36:57 AM)

#1727 - A 832 Zuiderkruis [Improved Poolster] (Netherlands - 1975)
#734 - A 832 Zuiderkruis [Improved Poolster] (Netherlands - 1984)
#1729 - A 832 Zuiderkruis [Improved Poolster] (Netherlands - 1992)


OVERVIEW: The Zuiderkruis is a fleet replenishment ship for 4 simultaneous positions and used as fast combat support ship. She has Two diesels and 1 shaft

DETAILS:
The zuiderkruis has four beam replenishment stations, 2 on each side. One stern replenishment and a Vertrep supply station. Her cargo capacity is 6815 tons diesel, 1660 aviatoin fuel and 290 tons solid.
Hanger for two Wasp or Lynx size helicopters and a helicopter spot. Can have one small RHIB in davits.
Crew are 160 pax including aviation, 20 spare beds for extra personal.
Two Decca TM1226C nav radars, the Thales IRSCAN and an ESM system as sensors. For weapons the SGE 30mm Goalkeeper, 2 x 20mm Oerlikon wich are replaced by 12.7mm MG's and SRBOC launchers.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 17040 tons (full)
Speed: 21 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 Bazan/Burmeister & Wain 16V 40/45 diesels, 24000 hp(m) with 1 shaft LIPS cp prop
Range: 13440 nm @ 20 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 160 crew and plus 20 spare

NOTES: The Zuiderkruis had several updates on Weapons & sensors and is decomissioned in 2012

SOURCES: JFS 2009/2010;
"Zuiderkruis bevoorradingsschip". marineschepen. LastModified:13-11-2015. https://marineschepen.nl/schepen/zuiderkruis.html;
"HNLMS Amsterdam and HNLMS Zuiderkruis AOR". globalsecurity. LastModified:5-6-2016. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/hnlms-aor.htm;



Parel803 -> RE: IDEA/PROPOSAL: Community creation/review of unit description (11/15/2021 7:14:05 PM)

#3081 - 90 Sabha [Perry] (Bahrain - 1995)

OVERVIEW: The Sabha class is a Multi Purpose Guided Missile Frigate with gasturbine and 1 shaft

DETAILS: The Sabha has two GM LM 2500 gasturbines with 587 gas turbine oil and 1 shaft. The Missile Guided Frigate is the lead unit in the RBNF. Multi-Purpose with AAW, ASuW and ASW capabilities. The hanger can hold two SH-60 LAMPS III or AS365F Dauphin helicopters and there is an helicopter spot. There are 215 beds and a crew of 206.
Her sensors are Air & Surface Search radars, FireControl and TACAN. Hull-mounted sonar and ESM/ECM. For weapons the Harpoon SSM, SM1MR SAM, 76mm Gun, Phalanx CIWS, Mk46 torpedos and SRBOC for decoys. Also equipped with the Nixie torpedo decoy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 2797 tons (standard), 3696 (full)
Speed: 29 kts (max)
Engineering: 2x GM LM 2500 gasturbine, 41000 hp. 1 Shaft
Range: 4500 nm @ 20 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 206 crew with 9 extra

NOTES: ex-Jack Williams FFG24 (OH Perry class) transferred in 1996. In 2018 the US approved a upgrade in the unit.

SOURCES: JFS15/16
"Royal Bahrain Navy Ship SABHA (FFG-90)". GlobalSecurity. 31-10-2019. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/rbns-sabha.htm;
"Royal Bahrain Navy Upgrades its Frigate Sabha". NavalPost. 30-07-2018. https://navalpost.com/royal-bahrain-navy-upgrades-its-frigate-sabha/
"Sabha". Navypedia. 2020. https://navypedia.org/ships/bahrain/bahr_es_sabha.htm



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