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Vestern States Newsflash;

On this day, the first vessel of the new Halland class-frigates has been launched.
The ceremony took place at the Imperial Shipyard around 11:00 am.
The Emperor himself, Markander IV, was present at the ceremony.

The Admiral of the Navy, Oscar Eliasson, said that the Halland class will fill a vital role as an escort and patrol vessel.



Halland Class Frigate. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/Grger/Kryssare.jpg)


Information about the Halland-class as it was presented to the public.

Halland Class.
Guided Missile Frigate.

Dimensions;
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Length: 90 meters
Width: 20 meters

Armament;
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2x 57 mm rapid-fire guns.
3x 20 RB15mk3 ASM
2x 80 RB23 SAM
2x 20 M90 Criuse Missiles

Crew;
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Enlisted: 100
Officers: 50

Tasks;
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Seapatrols, escort, Anti-Pirate operations, naval combat and minehunting.


There´s no words yet if the vessels are for sale to other nations, should they be interrested ib buying ships of this class.

ooc:wee! my first ow thread. And my first announcment.