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Quadrophenia Class Missile Frigate

Lunatic Retard Robots
19-07-2004, 19:37
Quadrophenia Class Missile Frigate

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/Type22-Sheffield-988206403f.jpg

The LRRN has recently realized that a fleet of missile boats is not well-suited for the conditions of LRR, where adverse weather is encountered offshore for most of the year, to such an extent where the advantages in speed and manouverability of a missile boat are negated.

Therefore, the government naval arsenals have begun construction of the Quadrophenia class of missile/patrol frigate, which will operate at around 400km offshore, out of the range of coastal missile batteries and missile boats. It is essentially a giant missile boat/corvette, with more multipurpose uses. Being single-hulled, there's only so much it can do in the way of speed, but it is very seaworthy, and a missile hit on a ship of this size class would cripple it no doubt.

The Quadrophenia is powered by a full six hybrid diesel/electric motors, which provide amazing redundancy, relatively quiet running, low IR signature, and high degrees of reliability and maintainability. The hybrid powerplant gives the Quadrophenia a very long range and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 97%. The frigate can reach a maximum speed of 36 knots, 25 sustained. The use of composites, as well as many off-the-shelf systems reduces the cost of the vessel to lower than that of a single-hulled ship of similar size.

The Quadrophenia has a long-range search/track radar with a range of over 250km, capable of detecting and tracking stealth. It also carries IR equipment and a comprehensive countermeasures suite. The decoy launching system fires advanced rotor-powered IR missile blinders, as well as plain old chaff and flare packets. Acoustic decoys are also launched by the DLSN-9 system. The ECM system is capable of jamming enemy missile guidance and attack radars. A good sonar suite is also included for ASW operations.

The Quadrophenia carries two CDMs for downing incoming ASMs, as well as two 6-missile SA-N-20 launchers. 16 RBS-15 or Yakhont ASMs are carried in cells on either side of the main superstructure, seperated from crew areas by thick armor plate, so in the event that the ship is hit, the blast from the ASMs detonating will be deflected outwards. Four torpedo tubes are also included for ASW tasks.

For minesweeping, the ship carries two AUVs, which can locate and, if necessary, detonate mines. The two AUVs are also useful for port security, checking if there are any bombs planted on the ship.

The Quadrophenia can carry a Ka-27 ASW/SAR helicopter, which can be stowed inside a hangar attached to the superstructure of the ship.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/Type22-Cumberland-988379192f.jpg

For an extra 20,000 USD, a 76mm cannon can be fitted in place of the foreward CDM, for those who want more of an offensive gun than a CIWS mount.

Projected cost per ship:

350,000,000 USD
Markov
19-07-2004, 19:38
OOC: That ship design has been used many times before.
Lunatic Retard Robots
19-07-2004, 19:48
OOC: That ship design has been used many times before.

Yeah I know that. How easy is it to find trimiran vessel pictures that haven't been used time and time again?
Sarzonia
19-07-2004, 20:31
Yeah I know that. How easy is it to find trimiran vessel pictures that haven't been used time and time again?

[OOC: True. Of course, the U.S. refusing to build any doesn't help matters, but still.]

The Incorporated Sarzonian Navy is very interested in this Trimarian frigate. Please contact my office to discuss the plans for the ship.

John Newman
Navy Chief
Incorporated States of Sarzonia
Markov
19-07-2004, 21:47
Tag
Scandavian States
19-07-2004, 22:26
[Bah, you'd be better off buying Doujin ships. Not only do they use original designs, but they're built for NS combat.]
Lunatic Retard Robots
19-07-2004, 22:48
[Bah, you'd be better off buying Doujin ships. Not only do they use original designs, but they're built for NS combat.]

You do know he gets those off another website. And why would I buy Doujin ships? Do I need Doujin ships? No. How many wars do I get into where I need overwhelming naval force? Zero.

And what do you mean by "built for NS combat?"

Are coastal defense vessels suddenly out of style? I mean come on! I can't possibly compete with these giant other navies in offensive capability. I can't afford a huge offensive navy, so I have to settle with a defensive navy with its mediocre offensive capability centered around 20 Sovremenny destroyers and 2 Kirov cruisers.

Instead of delivering your short, 'witty' criticisms, why not tell me what's wrong with my ship?

And I fixed the picture too. You don't see many Broadswords around NS.
Crookfur
19-07-2004, 23:20
Cool ship and it always nice to see people designing thier own stuff.
So what if Doujin's stuff is good? making your own is much more fun and allows you to tailer it to your own needs.
nobody actually needs super dreadnoughts (juts like nobody actually needs T-7s either) and while nice they most definatly don't fit many epople's requirements.



Now this vessels reminds me that i need to start updating my various vessels with hybrid drives and finally get around to soem upgunning and new battle ship design ;)
Lunatic Retard Robots
19-07-2004, 23:30
I guess this ship will be the backbone of the LRRN now. I mean what have I got to defend my coastline besides missile boats and shore launchers?

92 total corvettes/cutters total to defend against a navy that probably has that many aircraft carriers. Oh well.

But of course, I have all those ground launcher stations and missile boats, and a reasonable submarine force.

I guess I'm not totally doomed after all. :)
Crookfur
19-07-2004, 23:33
You know i could always lend you some destroyers...


Anyway my corvette/cutter fleet outnumbers my main navy...

Of course even after they blow away your navy and missile postions they still ahve to land...
Lunatic Retard Robots
20-07-2004, 00:41
You know i could always lend you some destroyers...


Anyway my corvette/cutter fleet outnumbers my main navy...

Of course even after they blow away your navy and missile postions they still ahve to land...

And that's a bit hard when 75% of the year the weather's awful and there's really only a few places in all of LRR suitable for landing large numbers of troops.

Hey, would you be interested in running a joint storefront?
Lunatic Retard Robots
20-07-2004, 03:36
bump
Crookfur
21-07-2004, 19:11
I might be, TG with details :)

oh and btw its nice to see your excellent naval vessels all brought under the same storefront.
Sarzonia
21-07-2004, 20:42
bump

[OOC: Could you RP the confirmation of my order on this thread please? Thanks.]
Generic empire
21-07-2004, 21:07
Ill buy one just because of the awesome Who reference. (great album)
Sarzonia
21-07-2004, 21:11
Ill buy one just because of the awesome Who reference. (great album)

[OOC: I noticed that too. Why do you think I was interested? :D

Long live The Who!]
Lunatic Retard Robots
21-07-2004, 21:22
[OOC: Could you RP the confirmation of my order on this thread please? Thanks.]

Ok. Your three ships are on their way.

Generic Empire: its good to see another Who fan. Yours is for 3/4ths off the original price. Crookfur, I'll TG you as soon as I can.