16-01-2004, 06:54
Hello...
The Incorporated States of Exonerate and The Imperial Republic of Unum Veritas are proud to announce that we will be joining our resources in a joint research project. Our objectives are two of the following ships:
Celerity-Class Carrier
In the modern world, it is being increasingly apparent that the traditional rules of warfare are changing. Wars in the past have called upon large, powerful, and expensive ships in order to bring about enough firepower to defeat the enemy. However, with the sudden surge in smaller, localized conflicts, response time and mobility have become more and more important. That is why, we have directed our efforts to what will become known as the Celerity-Class Carrier
http://www.iownjoo.com/freeimghost/Exonerate/carrier.jpg
The new carrier, as you may have noticed, is smaller, and contains less aircraft. However, the hull design is a trimaran design, allowing for much higher speeds, efficiency, and maneuverability. Furthermore, the reduction in size also translates to a reduction in price. There are basically three hulls, and in the case of a breach in one, the ship can still continue functioning, thus making it more durable.
We expect to be able to incorporate stealth technology into the carrier. As a benefit of the trimaran hull, the engine heat is directed between the two outside hulls, thus greatly reducing the heat signature. The Celerity-Class Carrier will be able to reach speeds in excess of 36 knots, powered by its nuclear reactor.
We anticipate to create a whole new class of ships, with this being the archetype. For years, analysts and experts have debated the usefulness of battleships in the modern navy. Prior to WW2, they were the ultimate ship - large, armored, and packing enough firepower to destroy just about any other ship. However, the introduction of the Carrier changed that, allowing the Carrier to engage a Battleship indirectly with its aircraft, which were both maneuverable and capable of carrying a large payload. Gradually, the Battleship fell out of favor, but here, we hope to replace that with the Gunship
http://www.iownjoo.com/freeimghost/Exonerate/bob1c.jpg
Being approximately the same size as a traditional Destroyer, the Gunship will fulfill several roles. Firstly, with the railgun technology originally developed by Tokarev, then perfected by my nation, we hope to create small, compact cannons, without a significant loss in firepower. The smaller projectiles are no less destructive than the large 16" guns, given the incredible speed they are fired at. Furthermore, we actually expect an increase in range and accuracy. The large railguns will serve as the primary weapon for coastal bombardment and ship-to-ship engagements.
The secondary role of the Gunship will be to lay down sustainable and deadly anti-air fire, with newly developed gatling-railgun, which is capable of a sustained firing rate of 6000 rounds per minute, with an effective range of approximately 3 miles. This will be incorporated into the elctronics suite that is planned to accompany the ship, allowing for incredible coordination parallel to that of the AEGIS system. The gatling-railgun will not only serve against enemy aircraft, but also smaller naval vessels, and incoming enemy missiles.
The expected maximum speed is estimated to be around 42 knots, while carrying three 200 mm railguns as primary weapons. To power the railguns, the Gunship will be nuclear-powered.
The Incorporated States of Exonerate will be providing its railgun and electronics technology, along with monetary support and manpower, complimenting Unum Veritas' excellent ship building technique. We hope that these new designs will attract potential buyers.
For information on Unum Veritas current ships, please visit
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41303
The Incorporated States of Exonerate and The Imperial Republic of Unum Veritas are proud to announce that we will be joining our resources in a joint research project. Our objectives are two of the following ships:
Celerity-Class Carrier
In the modern world, it is being increasingly apparent that the traditional rules of warfare are changing. Wars in the past have called upon large, powerful, and expensive ships in order to bring about enough firepower to defeat the enemy. However, with the sudden surge in smaller, localized conflicts, response time and mobility have become more and more important. That is why, we have directed our efforts to what will become known as the Celerity-Class Carrier
http://www.iownjoo.com/freeimghost/Exonerate/carrier.jpg
The new carrier, as you may have noticed, is smaller, and contains less aircraft. However, the hull design is a trimaran design, allowing for much higher speeds, efficiency, and maneuverability. Furthermore, the reduction in size also translates to a reduction in price. There are basically three hulls, and in the case of a breach in one, the ship can still continue functioning, thus making it more durable.
We expect to be able to incorporate stealth technology into the carrier. As a benefit of the trimaran hull, the engine heat is directed between the two outside hulls, thus greatly reducing the heat signature. The Celerity-Class Carrier will be able to reach speeds in excess of 36 knots, powered by its nuclear reactor.
We anticipate to create a whole new class of ships, with this being the archetype. For years, analysts and experts have debated the usefulness of battleships in the modern navy. Prior to WW2, they were the ultimate ship - large, armored, and packing enough firepower to destroy just about any other ship. However, the introduction of the Carrier changed that, allowing the Carrier to engage a Battleship indirectly with its aircraft, which were both maneuverable and capable of carrying a large payload. Gradually, the Battleship fell out of favor, but here, we hope to replace that with the Gunship
http://www.iownjoo.com/freeimghost/Exonerate/bob1c.jpg
Being approximately the same size as a traditional Destroyer, the Gunship will fulfill several roles. Firstly, with the railgun technology originally developed by Tokarev, then perfected by my nation, we hope to create small, compact cannons, without a significant loss in firepower. The smaller projectiles are no less destructive than the large 16" guns, given the incredible speed they are fired at. Furthermore, we actually expect an increase in range and accuracy. The large railguns will serve as the primary weapon for coastal bombardment and ship-to-ship engagements.
The secondary role of the Gunship will be to lay down sustainable and deadly anti-air fire, with newly developed gatling-railgun, which is capable of a sustained firing rate of 6000 rounds per minute, with an effective range of approximately 3 miles. This will be incorporated into the elctronics suite that is planned to accompany the ship, allowing for incredible coordination parallel to that of the AEGIS system. The gatling-railgun will not only serve against enemy aircraft, but also smaller naval vessels, and incoming enemy missiles.
The expected maximum speed is estimated to be around 42 knots, while carrying three 200 mm railguns as primary weapons. To power the railguns, the Gunship will be nuclear-powered.
The Incorporated States of Exonerate will be providing its railgun and electronics technology, along with monetary support and manpower, complimenting Unum Veritas' excellent ship building technique. We hope that these new designs will attract potential buyers.
For information on Unum Veritas current ships, please visit
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41303