Slitherine

quote:

ORIGINAL: emsoy

quote:

ORIGINAL: LtChris

Also the database doesn't include the naval versions of F-15 (F-15N-phx Sea Eagle) . It is basically the carrier capable version of the F-15C.

Detailed info?

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mgellis

Some information that may be helpful for a hypothetical version of the next generation frigate (please, please add this)...

from https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2018/sna-2018/5867-sna-2018-contenders-for-the-u-s-navy-ffg-x-frigate-program.html

...and...

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2017/sea-air-space-2017-show-daily-news/5068-sas-2017-austal-unveils-updated-lcs-frigate-design-with-16x-anti-ship-missiles.html

Austal "Austal Frigate"

Austal USA was showcasing the same scale model of the "Austal Frigate" which was rolled out last year at Sea Air Space 2017. But the Alabama-based shipyard showed us a poster (and brochures) showing an updated design reflecting the latest requirements from the U.S. Navy for FFG(X).

Compared to the Independence-class LCS (on which it is based), the "Austal Frigate" main modifications consist in a slightly shortened flight deck in order to fit anti-ship missile launchers and a variable depth sonar in order to add capabilities to the ship's aft. Compared to the early design unveiled last year, the latest design show that the 16x Mk41 VLS have been moved forward (just ahead of the bridge) and aft (at the edge of the flight deck). They used to placed on each side of the mast. The new design is fitted with Raytheon EASR radar as expected. The Remote Weapon Stations have been removed as there is currently no requirement for them. The newest design still shows the Thales CAPTAS-4 as the variable depth sonar. We were told this is to show that the Austal Frigate can accommodate the heaviest sonar option. The U.S. Navy still has to select the VDS for FFG(X). A Curtiss Wright / Raytheon VDS was selected for the LCS ASW mission module.

If selected for FFG(X), the Austal Frigate would be built at Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

The (updated) Austal Frigate brochure reads: The Austal Frigate possesses increased lethality and high-speed shallow draft multi-mission combatant capabilities on a seaframe nearly identical to the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship. This ship’s ability to meet and exceed current US Navy requirements makes it one of the most cost-effective,maneuverable and flexible ships in the fleet.

Basic specification of the Austal Frigate (from Austal brochure):

Length:. 127.7 m
Beam: 31.7 m
Draught: 4.5 m
Displacement: 3,500 t
Top speed: >32 knots
Range: 4,300 nm @12 knots
Crew: Up to 130 sailors
Mission bay size: 7,000 square ft
Watercraft operations: 2x 7 meters RHIBS. Launch and recovery up to sea state 3
Flight operations: 1x H-60, up to sea state 5
Hangar:1x H-60 and 1x MQ-8C
Sensors: 3D search radar, 2x navigation radars, EO/IR fire control optics, variable depth sonar, multi-function towed array, electronic surveillance
Processing systems: COMBATSS 21 CMS, AN/SQQ-89 undersea warfare system, integrated bridge control system, automated machinery and damage control systems
Armament: SeaRAM, Mk110 57mm gun, 6x .50 cal guns, NULKA, 16x OTH missiles, 2x 25/30mm cannons, Helllfire AGM-114 missiles, torpedo countermeasures, 2x Mk41 launchers
Propulsion: 2x GE LM2500 gas turbines, 2x MTU 20V8000 diesel engines, 4x Wartsila steerabe, reversing waterjets.

[service dates: 2022- ] ???

quote:



JASSM-ER achieves FOC on F-15E Strike Eagle
Robin Hughes, London - IHS Jane's Missiles & Rockets

The US Air Force (USAF) has declared full operational capability (FOC) of the Lockheed Martin AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER) missile on the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle multirole strike fighter.

The USAF’s Seek Eagle Office – which leads the integration of the AGM-158 JASSM and AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles on the F-15E Strike Eagle – declared FOC for JASSM-ER on the aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2017, although this was only publicly disclosed in early February 2018.

A Lockheed Martin release noted, “With the completion of integration and fielding of JASSM-ER’s Suite 8 Operational Flight Programme [the software programme of an embedded computer system which enables that system to perform its interactive tasks as designed] the F-15E Strike Eagle becomes the first Universal Armament Interface [UAI-compliant platform to field JASSM-ER.” A USAF programme of record, UAI is a US Department of Defense (DoD) initiative to develop a standardised interface for aircraft, weapons, and mission planning to support integration of future weapons independent of aircraft Operational Flight Program cycles. The baseline AGMA-158 JASSM was the first missile to be integrated on a UAI platform.

Externally identical in mold line and size to the baseline of AGM-158A JASSM, JASSM-ER is 4.26 m long, 450 mm high, and about 635 mm wide, with a deployed wing span of 2.7m as currently configured. Both variants share about 70% of their hardware and 95% of their software. With an estimated launch weight of 1,200 kg , and equipped with a 454 kg dual-mode penetrator/blast fragmentation warhead, the AGM-158B is a day/night all-weather capable weapon, furnished with an inertial navigation system (INS)/enhanced digital anti-jam GPS receiver to dial into specific target aimpoints, with an advanced imaging infrared seeker for terminal guidance. Powered by a Williams International F107-WR-105 turbofan engine – which replaces the Teledyne J402-100 turbojet engine in the baseline AGM-158A – and with an added fuel capacity that does not affect the payload or electronics capability, the JASSM-ER solution extends the missile’s range from 200 n miles to 500 n miles.

quote:

ORIGINAL: Dragon029

2. Currently only the US F-35s have offensive EW; this should be expanded / copied over to all international variants (the Israeli F-35I might be different because they plan on adding additional EW equipment in the near future, but there's no word on what they're aiming to achieve, plus for now they just have the standard ASQ-239 like the rest of the F-35 fleet).

Also as a side note, the F-35's upgrade program has changed a little - previously the plan was that Block 3F would be released, then they'd have Block 4.1 in 2021, Block 4.2 a in like 2023, 4.3 in 2024 or 2025, 4.4 in 2026, Block 5 beginning in the late 2020s, etc.
Now the F-35 will be following a new C2D2 Continuous Capability Development and Delivery plan where upgrades will come roughly every 6 months, although these upgrades won't be full block upgrades. Currently most of Block 4 is intended to remain as it is, but we could see things like weapons or new capabilities integrated between blocks. Already they've announced that they plan to add Auto-GCAS to the F-35 next year.

quote:

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

Please add Facility SAM Grp with Stinger MANPADS to Finland.

http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/natosource/finland-orders-123-million-worth-of-stinger-missiles
http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/finland-reprogrammable-micro-processor-rmp-block-1-anti-aircraft-missiles
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/finland-updating-its-air-defense-systems-05398/

Stingers have replaced Iglas (which have been phased out).

"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-

quote:

ORIGINAL: DrRansom
For point 2, do you have a sense if the F-35 EW is stand-off jammer or a really advanced self-protection jammer?

quote:

Advanced electronic warfare capabilities enable the F-35 to locate and track enemy forces, jam radio frequencies and disrupt attacks with unparalleled precision. All three variants of the F-35 carry active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radars with sophisticated electronic attack capabilities, including false targets, network attack, advanced jamming and algorithm-packed data streams. This system allows the F-35 to reach well-defended targets and suppress enemy radars that threaten the F-35. In addition, the ASQ-239 system provides fully integrated radar warning, targeting support, and self-protection, to detect and defeat surface and airborne threats. F-35A four flight

“While F-35 is capable of stand-off jamming for other aircraft — providing 10 times the effective radiated power of any legacy fighter — F-35s can also operate in closer proximity to the threat (‘stand-in’) to provide jamming power many multiples that of any legacy fighter.”

quote:

ORIGINAL: DrRansom
As for the upgrade program, I fear that the switch to a C2D2 model really preseages a slow-down in development capability. However, for the game, we can see what gets added every 6 months and update the F-35 accordingly.

quote:

ORIGINAL: kvnjnny
Hey guys!
I am having a problem with my DB3000 Build 473.
The RIM66 SM-2MR missiles are displaying the image and the description for the MIM-23 Hawk missile for the following entries:
#660
#659
#658
#657

I've checked my copies of Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 14e. and Combat Fleets of the World, 88/89 and 1993. The data seems similar but I am new to this so I would prefer someone more knowledgeable to verify.

Is this a problem with my DB or has someone else seen this/reported already? Tried to search on the terms but did not have any luck on this issue.

Thanks!

quote:

ORIGINAL: KC45

Hi, Can I request to add for new Japanese ships?
DD-119 Asahi(minor change version of DD-115 Akizuki) from 2015
Asahi-class destroyer focused on ASW mission, so some functions of FCS-3 omitted.

Akizuki's FCS-3A MFR Changed to OYP-1 It decrease the number of control ESSMs
The sonar OQR-3 changed to OQR-4
The engines change to LM2500IEC x2

I'm sorry about I'm not good English writer, but that's all information I could find.