Lunatic Retard Robots
20-07-2004, 03:43
At this storefront, you can expect to find a multitude of high-quality naval vessels, most of which are not sold elsewhere, with unique and useful capabilities of value to any modern navy.
Products for sale:
-Skjold MOD corvette
-Ystad missile FAC
-Howlin' Wolf Patrol Corvette
-Puffin offshore Tug/SAR vessel/Icebreaker/Minesweeper
-Spike Missile Boat
-Aqualung SIGNIT Vessel
-Okean SIGNINT vessel
-Quadrophenia Missile Frigate
-Sovremenny MOD Destroyer
-Krivak MOD frigate
-LR-6 DSRV
-India Rescue Submarine
Planned products:
-Sandown MOD minesweeper
-Kilo MOD attack submarine
-Aluka MOD attack submarine
-Gotland MOD attack submarine
-U-214 II attack submarine
-Project 1941 SIGNIT vessel/fleet command vessel
-Bal'zam SIGNIT vessel
-Moma SIGNIT vessel/coastal patrol vessel
And many more!
Skjold MOD
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The Skjold MOD is the LRRN's most advanced coastal patrol vessel, used as a patrol/missile corvette, as well as a minesweeper. It is more powerful than many other frigates due to its heavy armement and high manouverability. Its catamaran/air cushion hull provides extremely high speeds as well as high efficency. The fact that the vessel has so little of itself in the water at any time means that it is nearly impervious to mines and able to cope easily with torpedos. It is also much cheaper to maintain and operate than traditional vessels. The Skjold MOD is the backbone of the LRRN, which, due to budgetary concerns, cannot afford large surface ships, and instead relies on missile boats and corvettes for coastal defense. This craft is the most numerous LRRN vessel, and it performs the full range of coastal defense tasks.
The Skjold MOD is powered by four L&F maritime diesel/electric motor systems, which provide redundancy and unparalleled efficency, environmental friendliness, and range, as well as a very small IR singature. This small IR singature, coupled with the ship's low-observable features, make it very difficult to detect in combat.
The Skjold MOD has a multi-track radar with a range of over 250km, capable of detecting and tracking stealth. The Skjold MOD also has a good sonar suite, and this coupled with very quiet running makes the Skjold a very effective sub hunter. It also carries an IR camera/tracker and a CCTV camera.
The Skjold MOD is equipped with a smaller version of the DLSN-17 decoy launching system, which shoots radar and IR decoys, capable of scrambling ASM homing radars and thermal-guided projectiles (smaller because of the Skjold MOD's stealth features). The DLSN-17 has proven very successful against modern ASMs in tests. The boat also carries chaff dispensers and an IR missile blinder. The Skjold MOD also carries the ECSN-8 electronic countermeasures suite, which scrambles high-frequency radar signals with out-of-step return signals, and can redirect laser-guided projectiles.
The Skjold MOD is armed with a CDM multipurpose 35mm main gun/missile launcher, which can engage targets from other ships to aircraft to the full spectrum of modern anti-ship missiles out to a range of 13km. It uses fragmentation projectiles and small RAM missiles to achieve a kill in the least possible amount of shots, allowing it to engage the next target as soon as possible. The missile/gun combination has been shown to be the best method of ship antimissile defense.
The Skjold MOD also carries 8 NSM or RBS-15 ASMs, with a range of over 150km, and 10 SA-N-20 SAMs for anti-aircraft defense. Four homing torpedos are also carried.
The use of many parts common with other LRRN ships heavily reduces production costs, and for its size, the Skjold MOD is one of the most effective combat vessels in the world. It is much cheaper to maintain than other missile boats, and can absorb much mnore damage due to design features and 84% composite construction. Use of composites also reduces production costs, as parts can be formed out of a mold quickly. The crew of 20 is protected inside a fully NBC-sealed hull, which will remain afloat even in the event of the boat capsizing.
We will sell the Skjold MOD to countries that we deem deserving.
Get yours today!
Cost: 150,000,000 USD
Ystad (Spica) Missile Boat
http://homepage.tinet.ie/~steven/images/ystad.jpg
The Ystad is a common LRRN missile FAC. It is fast and cheap, as well as easy to maintain. It entered service with the LRRN in 1975, and so far 40 have been produced. The Ystad is a straightforeward design, being of all-metal construction. The single hull is armored against grounding and can self-right, essential for operations off LRR's stormy northwest coast.
The Ystad can reach 40 knots flat-out, powered by two hybrid diesel/electric motors, smaller versions of those found on the Skjold MOD.
The Ystad can carry 8 RBS-15 ASMs in aft box launchers, which are guided in the direction of the target by the Ystad's search/track radar, which has a range of over 100km. (The radar cannot guide all the way, because it has a shorter range than the RBS-15).
The Ystad also carries a 57mm main gun and two Ak-630 CIWS guns, one mounted at the tip of the bow, the other at the stern. Depth charges and antisubmarine mortars are also commonly carried.
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A formation of Ystads off the coast of LRR.
Cost: 60,000,000 USD
Howlin' Wolf Corvette
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The Howlin' Wolf corvette is a very numerous ship in LRRN service, modified off the russian Albatross class corvette. The Howlin' Wolf is powered by four heavy-duty diesel/electric motors, which give it a very long cruise range and extremely high endurance, as well as a high speed, low IR signature, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to almost zero. The Howlin' Wolf can make almost 42 knots in a dash and 30 knots sustained with the new powerplant.
The Howlin' Wolf is an evolution of the Albatross class corvettes, with new radar, powerplant, weapons systems, and a reconfigured hull.
The Howlin' Wolf carries an impressive radar suite, with a range of over 250km. The radar can detect and track stealth, and is used to keep an eye on the ships in its area, and detect ships fishing in illegal areas, but has the secondary purpose of guiding the ship's compliment of 8 anti-ship missiles and 10 anti-aircraft missiles. The Howlin' Wolf also has an impressive sonar suite, which is used to track submarines and for ocean floor mapping. The Howlin' Wolf also has IR systems, and a comprehensive ECM system similar to the Skjold MOD's, although scaled-up.
The Howlin' Wolf is armed with 4 ASM launchers, mounted in front of the bridge in VLS cells, and 8 SA-N-20s in two quad launchers fore and aft. Six torpedos are carried, with two in a ready-to-launch position on either side of the deck, and point defense is provided by a pair of CDMs, one towards the stern near the helipad, and the other mounted over the bridge.
The Howlin' Wolf can carry one helicopter lashed to the stern helipad, usually a Ka-25 or 27 in LRRN service. The stern helipad can only accomodate smaller ASW helicopters, or those with counter-rotating rotors and therefore small deck space requirments.
Cost: 250,000,000 USD
Puffin Offshore Tug
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The Puffin offshore tug is used by the LRRN for SAR and towing duties. It is equipped with four heavy-duty hybrid diesel/electric motors, similar to those on the Howlin' Wolf. However, the icebreaker hull design and other hull protrusions means that the Puffin can only make around 24 knots maximum.
The Puffin can tow very large ships, and is extremely seaworthy. It can self-right if capsized, and can penetrate through thick arctic ice. The sides of the hull are cushioned for instances when the Puffin is close to the hull of another ship.
While not in any way a combat vessel, the Puffin is equipped with one CDM and one Ak-630 for self-defense, as well as torpedo decoys. The Puffin carries weather radar and multi-track radar for locating other ships and navigating in adverse conditions. IR cameras and laser rangefinders are also included in the electronics. The puffin carries two large-capacity motorboats for reaching places that the Puffin itself cannot go.
Cost: 35,000,000 USD
Spike-Class Missile Boat
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The Spike (named after the Elvis Costello album of the same name) is the LRRN's primary missile strike craft. It is powered by two hybrid diesel/electric drives, which give it a very high degree of efficency, reliability, and a very long cruise range, as well as a small IR signature and a high degree of environmental friendliness. 85% composite construction improves reliability, resistance to salt water, decreases maintainance costs, and provides a reduced radar cross-section.
While other missile boats may use hydrofoils to gain high speed, they are only really a sound choice for calm waters. Hydrofoil vessels loose their advantage in all but the calmest seas. For a country like LRR, where the weather is quite stormy for most of the year, single-hulled vessels are the best solution.
The Spike can reach 43 knots maximum, and 30 knots sustained. It can operate in all but the worst sea conditions. The Spike has better seakeeping characteristics than many frigates, in fact.
The Spike carries an advanced radar, with a range in excess of 200km, which can detect and track stealth, and IR cameras. The Spike has only a very basic sonar, so it is not effective against modern submarines.
The Spike carries a scaled-down version of the DLSN-17, and the ECSN-8 countermeasures and ECM systems. These give the Spike a degree of survivability mugh higher than other missile boats. The crew of 15 is also protected inside an NBC-sealed superstructure, and the craft can self-right if capsized, very important for service in LRR waters.
The Spike is armed with two CDMs, one fore and one aft, and a six-missile SA-N-20 launcher amidships. It also carries 8 RBS-15, Yakhont, or other similar-sized ASMs in four two-missile box launchers.
Cost: 70,000,000 USD
Aqualung Class Survey Ship
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The LRRN operates several Aqualung class communications vessels for long-range signal transfer, the monitoring of spacecraft, and signals intelligence. These long-range vessels are decked out in advanced surveillance equipment, and usually carry a Sea Knight as a utility helicopter. The Aqualung can also be used as a fleet command ship.
Cost: 600,000,000 USD
Okean Class Survey Ship
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A common LRRN survey ship is the Okean class, converted from a Soviet Navy class of SSV. It carries advanced signals monitoring gear, as well as high-tech optical equipment. The Okean can handle very high seas, and can sail very long distances at its somewhat unimpressive 18 knot maximum speed. The Okean is disguised to look like a trawler so it can go about its operations without drawing attention to itself.
Cost: 50,000,000 USD (we can convert trawlers to the Okean specification for 55,000,000)
Quadrophenia Class Missile Frigate
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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.
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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
Sovremenny MOD
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The Sovremenny is the most numerous LRRN surface warfare ship (the designation assigned to LRRN ships that are not commited to coastal defense tasks). The old project 956 destroyer has served the LRRN well in multiple conflicts, but it has, since its introduction in the 1980s, become obsolete in the face of newer western designs, some incorperating stealth.
The LRRN, therefore, has modernized its Sovremennys so that they remain effective surface combatants and will remain so well into the 21st century.
The Sovremenny MOD is powered by a full 8 hybrid diesel/electric motors, which supply an insanely long range, and also emit close to no greenhouse gasses during operation. The MOD can still reach a top speed of 34 knots in a sprint, like the original, which is quite fast for a single-hulled vessel of its size class.
The Sovremenny MOD also has a new search/track radar, with a maximum range close to 300km, capable of detecting and tracking stealth. IR equipment and an improved sonar suite are also included. The DLSN-9 decoy launching suite and the ECSN-20 are also included, which give the Sovremenny a high degree of survivability through jamming and the launching of IR, sonar, and radar decoys.
Major structural components have also been partially rebuilt with composite materials, adding strength, fire resistance, and lowering the radar cross-section of the ship. The crew of 250 is now also fully protected from NBC warfare with the newest filters and detection equiment.
The Sovremenny retains the twin dual-gun 130mm turrets, the 8 SS-N-22 launchers, and the 4 torpedo tubes, but for CIWS, four CDM missile/gun combined mounts have been added. Anti-aircraft weaponry consists of two 8-missile SA-N-20 launchers fore and aft.
The Sovremenny MOD retains helicopter capacity, mounting a Ka-27 or similiarly-sized ASW helicopter.
Cost: 550,000,000 USD
Krivak MOD
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The LRRN relies on the Krivak MOD frigate to provide ASW coverage for seagoing battlegroups, and is one of the oldest continuously serving ships in the LRRN inventory, introduced in the 1970s. But because of its age, the Krivak in its original model is no longer an effective combat vessel when compared to newer designs. Therefore, the LRRN has modified the Krivak to be an effective combat ship for years to come.
The gas turbine powerplant has been swapped out for six hybrid diesel/electric motors, which provide the Krivak with extremely long range, high fuel efficency, low IR singature, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions down to close to zero.
The radar has also been replaced by a domestic system with a range in excess of 200km, which is capable of detecting and tracking stealth. A comprehensive decoy launching and ECM system has also been added, giving the Krivak a very high degree of survivability in a battle. The sonar has also been heavily updated to be effective against even the most advanced modern submarines.
The Krivak MOD retains original armement with respect to torpedos, heavy guns, and ASMs, but for point-defense, three CDMs have been added, and there is one eight-missile SA-N-20 launcher for anti-aircraft defense.
Major sections of the hull have been rebuilt with composite materials, which reduce radar cross section and operating costs.
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A version of the Krivak able to carry an ASW helicopter has also been put into service (although in limited numbers). It has the foreward quadruple SS-N-14 launcher swapped out for a 100mm gun like what was formerly found where the helipad is. This version looses major anti-surface capability, but gains enhanced anti-submarine capability with the addition of a helicopter.
Cost: 200,000,000 for the basic Krivak MOD
250,000,000 for the Krivak MOD w/helipad
LR-6 DSRV
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The LR6 is LRR's newest high-pressure deep-diving submarine for rescues off other subs. It will be able to operate either off of the LRRN's many salvage and rescue vessels, or off Bremen class frigates.
The LR6 can arrive to a submarine rescue anywhere in the world in 12 hours. Transportable by Il-79, it can reach almost anywhere. The U-212 series attack submarines can also carry the LR6 on their hull.
The LR6 is equipped with an ROV to perform reconnisance of the wrecked submarine before the LR6 itself docks with the sub. The ROV is teathered to the LR6 by a high-strength bundle of cable, both electric and fiber-optic. The ROV can send back real-time color images of the sub wreck to the monitor aboard the LR6, and can go up to 300 feet away from its mothership.
The LR6 has an extendable skirt which seals to the hull of a submarine if the escape hatch is at an angle to the hull of the LR6, and it can carry up to 15 survivors at once. The LR6 can make up to 10 trips before its batteries need recharging.
Cost: 2,000,000 USD
India Rescue Submarine
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Equipped with two deep submergence rescue vehicles (DSRV), the India class submarine was designed to locate submarines in distress and to rescue the distressed submarines crew. The India was fitted with medical facilities and decompression chambers that allow the submarine to treat several dozen individuals at a time. The DSRVs can dive to 500-1,000 meters and rescue crews by docking with the escape hatch of a submarine. India class submarines could also be used in salvage operations.
The India is powered by an air-independent system much like that on the U-214.
Cost: 130,000,000 USD
More to come soon!
Products for sale:
-Skjold MOD corvette
-Ystad missile FAC
-Howlin' Wolf Patrol Corvette
-Puffin offshore Tug/SAR vessel/Icebreaker/Minesweeper
-Spike Missile Boat
-Aqualung SIGNIT Vessel
-Okean SIGNINT vessel
-Quadrophenia Missile Frigate
-Sovremenny MOD Destroyer
-Krivak MOD frigate
-LR-6 DSRV
-India Rescue Submarine
Planned products:
-Sandown MOD minesweeper
-Kilo MOD attack submarine
-Aluka MOD attack submarine
-Gotland MOD attack submarine
-U-214 II attack submarine
-Project 1941 SIGNIT vessel/fleet command vessel
-Bal'zam SIGNIT vessel
-Moma SIGNIT vessel/coastal patrol vessel
And many more!
Skjold MOD
http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/skjold/images/Skjold_10.jpg
The Skjold MOD is the LRRN's most advanced coastal patrol vessel, used as a patrol/missile corvette, as well as a minesweeper. It is more powerful than many other frigates due to its heavy armement and high manouverability. Its catamaran/air cushion hull provides extremely high speeds as well as high efficency. The fact that the vessel has so little of itself in the water at any time means that it is nearly impervious to mines and able to cope easily with torpedos. It is also much cheaper to maintain and operate than traditional vessels. The Skjold MOD is the backbone of the LRRN, which, due to budgetary concerns, cannot afford large surface ships, and instead relies on missile boats and corvettes for coastal defense. This craft is the most numerous LRRN vessel, and it performs the full range of coastal defense tasks.
The Skjold MOD is powered by four L&F maritime diesel/electric motor systems, which provide redundancy and unparalleled efficency, environmental friendliness, and range, as well as a very small IR singature. This small IR singature, coupled with the ship's low-observable features, make it very difficult to detect in combat.
The Skjold MOD has a multi-track radar with a range of over 250km, capable of detecting and tracking stealth. The Skjold MOD also has a good sonar suite, and this coupled with very quiet running makes the Skjold a very effective sub hunter. It also carries an IR camera/tracker and a CCTV camera.
The Skjold MOD is equipped with a smaller version of the DLSN-17 decoy launching system, which shoots radar and IR decoys, capable of scrambling ASM homing radars and thermal-guided projectiles (smaller because of the Skjold MOD's stealth features). The DLSN-17 has proven very successful against modern ASMs in tests. The boat also carries chaff dispensers and an IR missile blinder. The Skjold MOD also carries the ECSN-8 electronic countermeasures suite, which scrambles high-frequency radar signals with out-of-step return signals, and can redirect laser-guided projectiles.
The Skjold MOD is armed with a CDM multipurpose 35mm main gun/missile launcher, which can engage targets from other ships to aircraft to the full spectrum of modern anti-ship missiles out to a range of 13km. It uses fragmentation projectiles and small RAM missiles to achieve a kill in the least possible amount of shots, allowing it to engage the next target as soon as possible. The missile/gun combination has been shown to be the best method of ship antimissile defense.
The Skjold MOD also carries 8 NSM or RBS-15 ASMs, with a range of over 150km, and 10 SA-N-20 SAMs for anti-aircraft defense. Four homing torpedos are also carried.
The use of many parts common with other LRRN ships heavily reduces production costs, and for its size, the Skjold MOD is one of the most effective combat vessels in the world. It is much cheaper to maintain than other missile boats, and can absorb much mnore damage due to design features and 84% composite construction. Use of composites also reduces production costs, as parts can be formed out of a mold quickly. The crew of 20 is protected inside a fully NBC-sealed hull, which will remain afloat even in the event of the boat capsizing.
We will sell the Skjold MOD to countries that we deem deserving.
Get yours today!
Cost: 150,000,000 USD
Ystad (Spica) Missile Boat
http://homepage.tinet.ie/~steven/images/ystad.jpg
The Ystad is a common LRRN missile FAC. It is fast and cheap, as well as easy to maintain. It entered service with the LRRN in 1975, and so far 40 have been produced. The Ystad is a straightforeward design, being of all-metal construction. The single hull is armored against grounding and can self-right, essential for operations off LRR's stormy northwest coast.
The Ystad can reach 40 knots flat-out, powered by two hybrid diesel/electric motors, smaller versions of those found on the Skjold MOD.
The Ystad can carry 8 RBS-15 ASMs in aft box launchers, which are guided in the direction of the target by the Ystad's search/track radar, which has a range of over 100km. (The radar cannot guide all the way, because it has a shorter range than the RBS-15).
The Ystad also carries a 57mm main gun and two Ak-630 CIWS guns, one mounted at the tip of the bow, the other at the stern. Depth charges and antisubmarine mortars are also commonly carried.
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A formation of Ystads off the coast of LRR.
Cost: 60,000,000 USD
Howlin' Wolf Corvette
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The Howlin' Wolf corvette is a very numerous ship in LRRN service, modified off the russian Albatross class corvette. The Howlin' Wolf is powered by four heavy-duty diesel/electric motors, which give it a very long cruise range and extremely high endurance, as well as a high speed, low IR signature, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to almost zero. The Howlin' Wolf can make almost 42 knots in a dash and 30 knots sustained with the new powerplant.
The Howlin' Wolf is an evolution of the Albatross class corvettes, with new radar, powerplant, weapons systems, and a reconfigured hull.
The Howlin' Wolf carries an impressive radar suite, with a range of over 250km. The radar can detect and track stealth, and is used to keep an eye on the ships in its area, and detect ships fishing in illegal areas, but has the secondary purpose of guiding the ship's compliment of 8 anti-ship missiles and 10 anti-aircraft missiles. The Howlin' Wolf also has an impressive sonar suite, which is used to track submarines and for ocean floor mapping. The Howlin' Wolf also has IR systems, and a comprehensive ECM system similar to the Skjold MOD's, although scaled-up.
The Howlin' Wolf is armed with 4 ASM launchers, mounted in front of the bridge in VLS cells, and 8 SA-N-20s in two quad launchers fore and aft. Six torpedos are carried, with two in a ready-to-launch position on either side of the deck, and point defense is provided by a pair of CDMs, one towards the stern near the helipad, and the other mounted over the bridge.
The Howlin' Wolf can carry one helicopter lashed to the stern helipad, usually a Ka-25 or 27 in LRRN service. The stern helipad can only accomodate smaller ASW helicopters, or those with counter-rotating rotors and therefore small deck space requirments.
Cost: 250,000,000 USD
Puffin Offshore Tug
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The Puffin offshore tug is used by the LRRN for SAR and towing duties. It is equipped with four heavy-duty hybrid diesel/electric motors, similar to those on the Howlin' Wolf. However, the icebreaker hull design and other hull protrusions means that the Puffin can only make around 24 knots maximum.
The Puffin can tow very large ships, and is extremely seaworthy. It can self-right if capsized, and can penetrate through thick arctic ice. The sides of the hull are cushioned for instances when the Puffin is close to the hull of another ship.
While not in any way a combat vessel, the Puffin is equipped with one CDM and one Ak-630 for self-defense, as well as torpedo decoys. The Puffin carries weather radar and multi-track radar for locating other ships and navigating in adverse conditions. IR cameras and laser rangefinders are also included in the electronics. The puffin carries two large-capacity motorboats for reaching places that the Puffin itself cannot go.
Cost: 35,000,000 USD
Spike-Class Missile Boat
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The Spike (named after the Elvis Costello album of the same name) is the LRRN's primary missile strike craft. It is powered by two hybrid diesel/electric drives, which give it a very high degree of efficency, reliability, and a very long cruise range, as well as a small IR signature and a high degree of environmental friendliness. 85% composite construction improves reliability, resistance to salt water, decreases maintainance costs, and provides a reduced radar cross-section.
While other missile boats may use hydrofoils to gain high speed, they are only really a sound choice for calm waters. Hydrofoil vessels loose their advantage in all but the calmest seas. For a country like LRR, where the weather is quite stormy for most of the year, single-hulled vessels are the best solution.
The Spike can reach 43 knots maximum, and 30 knots sustained. It can operate in all but the worst sea conditions. The Spike has better seakeeping characteristics than many frigates, in fact.
The Spike carries an advanced radar, with a range in excess of 200km, which can detect and track stealth, and IR cameras. The Spike has only a very basic sonar, so it is not effective against modern submarines.
The Spike carries a scaled-down version of the DLSN-17, and the ECSN-8 countermeasures and ECM systems. These give the Spike a degree of survivability mugh higher than other missile boats. The crew of 15 is also protected inside an NBC-sealed superstructure, and the craft can self-right if capsized, very important for service in LRR waters.
The Spike is armed with two CDMs, one fore and one aft, and a six-missile SA-N-20 launcher amidships. It also carries 8 RBS-15, Yakhont, or other similar-sized ASMs in four two-missile box launchers.
Cost: 70,000,000 USD
Aqualung Class Survey Ship
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The LRRN operates several Aqualung class communications vessels for long-range signal transfer, the monitoring of spacecraft, and signals intelligence. These long-range vessels are decked out in advanced surveillance equipment, and usually carry a Sea Knight as a utility helicopter. The Aqualung can also be used as a fleet command ship.
Cost: 600,000,000 USD
Okean Class Survey Ship
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A common LRRN survey ship is the Okean class, converted from a Soviet Navy class of SSV. It carries advanced signals monitoring gear, as well as high-tech optical equipment. The Okean can handle very high seas, and can sail very long distances at its somewhat unimpressive 18 knot maximum speed. The Okean is disguised to look like a trawler so it can go about its operations without drawing attention to itself.
Cost: 50,000,000 USD (we can convert trawlers to the Okean specification for 55,000,000)
Quadrophenia Class Missile Frigate
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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.
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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
Sovremenny MOD
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The Sovremenny is the most numerous LRRN surface warfare ship (the designation assigned to LRRN ships that are not commited to coastal defense tasks). The old project 956 destroyer has served the LRRN well in multiple conflicts, but it has, since its introduction in the 1980s, become obsolete in the face of newer western designs, some incorperating stealth.
The LRRN, therefore, has modernized its Sovremennys so that they remain effective surface combatants and will remain so well into the 21st century.
The Sovremenny MOD is powered by a full 8 hybrid diesel/electric motors, which supply an insanely long range, and also emit close to no greenhouse gasses during operation. The MOD can still reach a top speed of 34 knots in a sprint, like the original, which is quite fast for a single-hulled vessel of its size class.
The Sovremenny MOD also has a new search/track radar, with a maximum range close to 300km, capable of detecting and tracking stealth. IR equipment and an improved sonar suite are also included. The DLSN-9 decoy launching suite and the ECSN-20 are also included, which give the Sovremenny a high degree of survivability through jamming and the launching of IR, sonar, and radar decoys.
Major structural components have also been partially rebuilt with composite materials, adding strength, fire resistance, and lowering the radar cross-section of the ship. The crew of 250 is now also fully protected from NBC warfare with the newest filters and detection equiment.
The Sovremenny retains the twin dual-gun 130mm turrets, the 8 SS-N-22 launchers, and the 4 torpedo tubes, but for CIWS, four CDM missile/gun combined mounts have been added. Anti-aircraft weaponry consists of two 8-missile SA-N-20 launchers fore and aft.
The Sovremenny MOD retains helicopter capacity, mounting a Ka-27 or similiarly-sized ASW helicopter.
Cost: 550,000,000 USD
Krivak MOD
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The LRRN relies on the Krivak MOD frigate to provide ASW coverage for seagoing battlegroups, and is one of the oldest continuously serving ships in the LRRN inventory, introduced in the 1970s. But because of its age, the Krivak in its original model is no longer an effective combat vessel when compared to newer designs. Therefore, the LRRN has modified the Krivak to be an effective combat ship for years to come.
The gas turbine powerplant has been swapped out for six hybrid diesel/electric motors, which provide the Krivak with extremely long range, high fuel efficency, low IR singature, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions down to close to zero.
The radar has also been replaced by a domestic system with a range in excess of 200km, which is capable of detecting and tracking stealth. A comprehensive decoy launching and ECM system has also been added, giving the Krivak a very high degree of survivability in a battle. The sonar has also been heavily updated to be effective against even the most advanced modern submarines.
The Krivak MOD retains original armement with respect to torpedos, heavy guns, and ASMs, but for point-defense, three CDMs have been added, and there is one eight-missile SA-N-20 launcher for anti-aircraft defense.
Major sections of the hull have been rebuilt with composite materials, which reduce radar cross section and operating costs.
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A version of the Krivak able to carry an ASW helicopter has also been put into service (although in limited numbers). It has the foreward quadruple SS-N-14 launcher swapped out for a 100mm gun like what was formerly found where the helipad is. This version looses major anti-surface capability, but gains enhanced anti-submarine capability with the addition of a helicopter.
Cost: 200,000,000 for the basic Krivak MOD
250,000,000 for the Krivak MOD w/helipad
LR-6 DSRV
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The LR6 is LRR's newest high-pressure deep-diving submarine for rescues off other subs. It will be able to operate either off of the LRRN's many salvage and rescue vessels, or off Bremen class frigates.
The LR6 can arrive to a submarine rescue anywhere in the world in 12 hours. Transportable by Il-79, it can reach almost anywhere. The U-212 series attack submarines can also carry the LR6 on their hull.
The LR6 is equipped with an ROV to perform reconnisance of the wrecked submarine before the LR6 itself docks with the sub. The ROV is teathered to the LR6 by a high-strength bundle of cable, both electric and fiber-optic. The ROV can send back real-time color images of the sub wreck to the monitor aboard the LR6, and can go up to 300 feet away from its mothership.
The LR6 has an extendable skirt which seals to the hull of a submarine if the escape hatch is at an angle to the hull of the LR6, and it can carry up to 15 survivors at once. The LR6 can make up to 10 trips before its batteries need recharging.
Cost: 2,000,000 USD
India Rescue Submarine
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Equipped with two deep submergence rescue vehicles (DSRV), the India class submarine was designed to locate submarines in distress and to rescue the distressed submarines crew. The India was fitted with medical facilities and decompression chambers that allow the submarine to treat several dozen individuals at a time. The DSRVs can dive to 500-1,000 meters and rescue crews by docking with the escape hatch of a submarine. India class submarines could also be used in salvage operations.
The India is powered by an air-independent system much like that on the U-214.
Cost: 130,000,000 USD
More to come soon!