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20-08-2004, 05:14
Kasatonov-class SSBN/SSGN (REFIT) (Project 2.42)
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The Kasatanov-class SSBN was designed to provide the ARSB with an effective ballistic missile submarine to replace the aging 1.21-class (Red Tide-class) SSBN. To bring her into a new age, this ship was designed with multiple functions making her an SSBN as well as an SSGN. In her SSBN configuration, she has 30 ballistic missile launch tubes as well as 48 VLS tubes that can carry surface to air munitions, cruise missiles, and other missiles, giving her interoperability and the ability to strike at enemy naval vessels from hundreds of miles away. In her SSGN configuration, her 30 SLBM tubes are modified to carry seven cruise missiles or other munitions, meaning another 210 VLS tubes added to the already placed 48 for a total of 258 VLS tubes.
Underneath the water, she maintains extensive sonar systems to give her an advantage in submarine warfare, her four tubes giving her the punch needed to knock out any opponent. Her passive and active sonars give her the ability to see first and either avoid or engage first, either way she wins. Her advanced communications, radar, and satellite systems keep her up to date whenever she surfaces and allow her to engage targets all over the spectrum (aerial, land, etc.).
Reduced Noise
She's also a silent machine. The KTSK motor remarks our latest development in the field of submarine propulsion. The advanced synchronous motor with permanent-field excitation features extreme low noise levels, high efficiency as well as small volume and weight. Due to the small volume and weight of these motors, we can fit four of them in place of the normal two drive shafts. Now these four motors are connected via an advanced relay rod connector system to four of our ESAP (Enclosed-Space Advanced Propeller) systems which offer very little noise due to the fact they are surrounded by an advanced shroud that prevents the normal 'vortex' noise that is heard when the propeller's tip hits the water and causes it to swirl. The advanced relay rod connector system allows the four ESAP systems to rotate up to twenty degrees in any direction, giving the sub enhanced maneuvarbility and, when the situation calls for it, silent turning (noise from hydraulics moving the rudder assembly creates alot of noise). The ESAP and KTSK systems, when coupled, are as close to silent as conventional propulsion can get and offer variable speeds and running conditions. The ESAP system also offers variable pitch propellers. A single WTP-15 under-water pressure nuclear reactor provides power to the motors while a second WTP-6 underwater pressure reactor provides power to batteries, systems, controls, maneuverability, and can assist the engines when needed.
To add to her silence underneath the waves, she has the advanced Silent Under Wave Maneuvering System. This system uses a series of devices that lowers the noise produced when raising or lowering the submarine which means it controls the size of air bubbles produced. Normally, massive 'blobs' of air are let out, with this systems, small systems reduce this to what a fizzing pop resembles. This significantly reduces noise levels. Also under this system are redesigned maneuvering planes for when the submarine dives or surfaces.
She's also painted and covered with a composite that allows for water to easily slide across its surface and reduce friction and therefore reduce noise. She also sports a heavy frame, one composed of sound resonating and absorbing materials. Whatever sound she cannot absorb is just resonated through out the sub and doesn't make its way out into the water where enemy sonar can pick it up.
Also adding to her silence beneath the waves is a completely redesigned reactor coolant system. Since most noise generated by nuclear submarines is from the coolant pump system, this system has been completely redesigned, however, its exact specifications will remain classified. All export subs will not be sold with this system but be sold with conventional coolant systems. Only well trusted allies and other friends to the ARSB will receive the submarine with the new coolant system. After an ally purchases the submarine or submarines, they will be given information on its coolant technology.
Advanced Target Locating systems
The Kasatonov sports a bulbous dome behind her conning tower. The dome contains advanced sonar and radar systems along with a multi-wave transmitting system and satellite uplinks. The brand new ARC/SBRS-44 naval/submarine based radar is an advanced medium range radar. The ARC/SBRS-44 is coupled with an ALMRS/TTAC-SBS-II system which basically gives it unlimited possibilities. The ALMRS/TTAC-SBS-II system is then linked into the central ARC/CSCS-85 system. The next system is the TK/TRN-2 advanced passive/active sonar system with multi-frequency capabilities. The TK/TRN-2 is coupled to the ALMRS/TTAC-STK system which is then linked to the ARC/CSCS-85 central command system. The next system is the ALN/CD-29 advanced long range naval-based communications system which contains the following systems: ALN/RU radio system; ALN/SU satellite uplink system; ALN/CT covert/encrypted transmission device; and the ALN/LU laser information uplink which uses timed laser pulses either to a ship or to a satellite to relay information.
The central ARC/CSCS-85 command system takes all the data and organizes it into a readable, understandable, and visual database that can also receive real-time surveillance. The ARC/CSCS-85 system relays data to all major command and control facilities within the submarine and can also relay data to any other ARSB force across the globe whether it be space forces (satellites/manned stations), air forces, naval forces, or ground forces by using the ALMRS/TTAC-ASJIDS-IV system. The system can also be configured to increase inter-operability between other nations, allowing for task forces to utilize this as an information gathering and distributing system that can gather information from each national force, then distribute it again after it is processed. The ARC/CSCS-85 system can also cooperate with any defensive net using underwater microphones, airborne aircraft, satellites, or land defenses.
The final system is a towed active/passive sonar array, the TA/APA.
Survivability
The massive shell of the Kasatonov was designed to withstand many things, from impacts with other subs to a torpedo hit. With the amount of armor on her and the design of her frame, she can withstand a relatively slow moving torpedo hit very well. She can also withstand slow moving impacts with stationary or slowly moving objects (at speeds under 10 knots). To increase survivability, she incorporates an automatic bulkhead/compartment sealing system which, when a hull breech is detected, automatically locks down all compartments within three compartments of the breech. If a fire is detected on any level, the compartments in that area will be sealed as soon as crewmembers are evacuated. As soon as the compartments are sealed, the oxygen will be pulled from the room if it is a larger fire or a sprinkler system will activate (smaller fire). A freon system also assists in fighting fires aboard the ship.
To defend against torpedoes, she maintains the ARC/ATCS-04 system which can confuse a torpedo's guidance systems.
When surfaced, she can also operate 48 VLS tubes filled with surface to air missiles, surface to surface missiles, or cruise missiles besides her ballistic missile tubes (for added mission ability). A central ALMRS/TTAC-FC-T2 computer allows for the targetting of naval vessels, aircraft, stationary targets, targets on land, and underwater targets (using torpedoes) and allows for the technician-weapon interface to become a reality.
To survive extreme pressures at depths reaching 1000 feet, she maintains a triple hull configuration with ballast tanks between the three hulls. This also gives her a good streamlined effect underwater. A cylindrical pressure hull structure of HY-160 steel is supported by circular frames and enclosed by hemispherical heads at both ends. The inner pressure hull provides an enclosure large enough for weapons, crew, and equipment with enough strength to enable the ship to operate deep enough to avoid easy and moderate detection.
Also, in the event of a nuclear reactor failure or if something goes wrong and all reactions must be stopped, batteries on board the vessel can provide enough power for it to remain underwater for at least a week while still providing normal functions, although that is not recommended.
Another survivability function, if her rudder is taken out, she can still maneuver with her ESAP systems.
Armament
The Kasatonov maintains four forward-facing torpedo tubes and can hold up to thirty six torpedos.
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She also has a 48 cell VLS system which can hold numerous munitions from anti-aircraft missiles, surface to surface missiles, cruise missiles, and anti-shipping missiles. The VLS system can fire these underwater meaning it can actively shoot down ASW aircraft as they circle above.
The Kasatanov-class SSBN/SSGN has 30 ballistic missile tubes which can be converted (using special adapters) to become 210 VLS tubes.
Detection Systems
The Kasatonov operates towed passive/active sonar arrays, internal passive/active sonar arrays, a radar system, and a satellite uplink system which can relay target data to the Kasatonov-class using laser pulse technology and radio waves. (See the Advanced Targetting systems for more information).
Her passive sonar arrays give her a complete all-around look at whats around her (due to dozens of receiver arrays). Her active sonar gives her 360 degree horizontal view, 360 degree vertical view and negative 45 degree view on both fore and aft of the sub.
Design
The Kasatonov maintains four massive logistics hatches that allow sailors to rapidly transfer supply pallets, equipment replacement modules and machinery components, significantly reducing the time required for replenishment and maintenance.
The multiple pressure hulls give her stability and heavily decrease noise emitted, making her a very silent sub. Also, specially designed materials line the areas between the hulls that absorb noise. The design of the multiple hulls also traps sound inside the sub, preventing it from being eminated.
SPECIFICATIONS
Builders: Dat' Pizdy Corporation Naval Works
Power Plant: Two reactors (One WTP-15, One WTP-6)
Cores reloaded every ten years
Four KTSK motors,
four propellers, output of 30,000 hp each
Length: 684 feet
Beam: 62 feet
Displacement: Surfaced: 24,670 tons
Submerged: 28,246 tons
Speed: 31 knots maximum
26 knots submerged cruise speed
Operating Depth: 1200 feet
Armament: 48 VLS cells, four 21" torpedo tubes, 30 ballistic missile launch tubes (can be converted to 210 VLS tubes)
Crew: 20 Officers, 166 Enlisted
Can accomadate up to another 20.
Unit Cost- $3.2 Billion USD
OOC- Criticism welcome.
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The Kasatanov-class SSBN was designed to provide the ARSB with an effective ballistic missile submarine to replace the aging 1.21-class (Red Tide-class) SSBN. To bring her into a new age, this ship was designed with multiple functions making her an SSBN as well as an SSGN. In her SSBN configuration, she has 30 ballistic missile launch tubes as well as 48 VLS tubes that can carry surface to air munitions, cruise missiles, and other missiles, giving her interoperability and the ability to strike at enemy naval vessels from hundreds of miles away. In her SSGN configuration, her 30 SLBM tubes are modified to carry seven cruise missiles or other munitions, meaning another 210 VLS tubes added to the already placed 48 for a total of 258 VLS tubes.
Underneath the water, she maintains extensive sonar systems to give her an advantage in submarine warfare, her four tubes giving her the punch needed to knock out any opponent. Her passive and active sonars give her the ability to see first and either avoid or engage first, either way she wins. Her advanced communications, radar, and satellite systems keep her up to date whenever she surfaces and allow her to engage targets all over the spectrum (aerial, land, etc.).
Reduced Noise
She's also a silent machine. The KTSK motor remarks our latest development in the field of submarine propulsion. The advanced synchronous motor with permanent-field excitation features extreme low noise levels, high efficiency as well as small volume and weight. Due to the small volume and weight of these motors, we can fit four of them in place of the normal two drive shafts. Now these four motors are connected via an advanced relay rod connector system to four of our ESAP (Enclosed-Space Advanced Propeller) systems which offer very little noise due to the fact they are surrounded by an advanced shroud that prevents the normal 'vortex' noise that is heard when the propeller's tip hits the water and causes it to swirl. The advanced relay rod connector system allows the four ESAP systems to rotate up to twenty degrees in any direction, giving the sub enhanced maneuvarbility and, when the situation calls for it, silent turning (noise from hydraulics moving the rudder assembly creates alot of noise). The ESAP and KTSK systems, when coupled, are as close to silent as conventional propulsion can get and offer variable speeds and running conditions. The ESAP system also offers variable pitch propellers. A single WTP-15 under-water pressure nuclear reactor provides power to the motors while a second WTP-6 underwater pressure reactor provides power to batteries, systems, controls, maneuverability, and can assist the engines when needed.
To add to her silence underneath the waves, she has the advanced Silent Under Wave Maneuvering System. This system uses a series of devices that lowers the noise produced when raising or lowering the submarine which means it controls the size of air bubbles produced. Normally, massive 'blobs' of air are let out, with this systems, small systems reduce this to what a fizzing pop resembles. This significantly reduces noise levels. Also under this system are redesigned maneuvering planes for when the submarine dives or surfaces.
She's also painted and covered with a composite that allows for water to easily slide across its surface and reduce friction and therefore reduce noise. She also sports a heavy frame, one composed of sound resonating and absorbing materials. Whatever sound she cannot absorb is just resonated through out the sub and doesn't make its way out into the water where enemy sonar can pick it up.
Also adding to her silence beneath the waves is a completely redesigned reactor coolant system. Since most noise generated by nuclear submarines is from the coolant pump system, this system has been completely redesigned, however, its exact specifications will remain classified. All export subs will not be sold with this system but be sold with conventional coolant systems. Only well trusted allies and other friends to the ARSB will receive the submarine with the new coolant system. After an ally purchases the submarine or submarines, they will be given information on its coolant technology.
Advanced Target Locating systems
The Kasatonov sports a bulbous dome behind her conning tower. The dome contains advanced sonar and radar systems along with a multi-wave transmitting system and satellite uplinks. The brand new ARC/SBRS-44 naval/submarine based radar is an advanced medium range radar. The ARC/SBRS-44 is coupled with an ALMRS/TTAC-SBS-II system which basically gives it unlimited possibilities. The ALMRS/TTAC-SBS-II system is then linked into the central ARC/CSCS-85 system. The next system is the TK/TRN-2 advanced passive/active sonar system with multi-frequency capabilities. The TK/TRN-2 is coupled to the ALMRS/TTAC-STK system which is then linked to the ARC/CSCS-85 central command system. The next system is the ALN/CD-29 advanced long range naval-based communications system which contains the following systems: ALN/RU radio system; ALN/SU satellite uplink system; ALN/CT covert/encrypted transmission device; and the ALN/LU laser information uplink which uses timed laser pulses either to a ship or to a satellite to relay information.
The central ARC/CSCS-85 command system takes all the data and organizes it into a readable, understandable, and visual database that can also receive real-time surveillance. The ARC/CSCS-85 system relays data to all major command and control facilities within the submarine and can also relay data to any other ARSB force across the globe whether it be space forces (satellites/manned stations), air forces, naval forces, or ground forces by using the ALMRS/TTAC-ASJIDS-IV system. The system can also be configured to increase inter-operability between other nations, allowing for task forces to utilize this as an information gathering and distributing system that can gather information from each national force, then distribute it again after it is processed. The ARC/CSCS-85 system can also cooperate with any defensive net using underwater microphones, airborne aircraft, satellites, or land defenses.
The final system is a towed active/passive sonar array, the TA/APA.
Survivability
The massive shell of the Kasatonov was designed to withstand many things, from impacts with other subs to a torpedo hit. With the amount of armor on her and the design of her frame, she can withstand a relatively slow moving torpedo hit very well. She can also withstand slow moving impacts with stationary or slowly moving objects (at speeds under 10 knots). To increase survivability, she incorporates an automatic bulkhead/compartment sealing system which, when a hull breech is detected, automatically locks down all compartments within three compartments of the breech. If a fire is detected on any level, the compartments in that area will be sealed as soon as crewmembers are evacuated. As soon as the compartments are sealed, the oxygen will be pulled from the room if it is a larger fire or a sprinkler system will activate (smaller fire). A freon system also assists in fighting fires aboard the ship.
To defend against torpedoes, she maintains the ARC/ATCS-04 system which can confuse a torpedo's guidance systems.
When surfaced, she can also operate 48 VLS tubes filled with surface to air missiles, surface to surface missiles, or cruise missiles besides her ballistic missile tubes (for added mission ability). A central ALMRS/TTAC-FC-T2 computer allows for the targetting of naval vessels, aircraft, stationary targets, targets on land, and underwater targets (using torpedoes) and allows for the technician-weapon interface to become a reality.
To survive extreme pressures at depths reaching 1000 feet, she maintains a triple hull configuration with ballast tanks between the three hulls. This also gives her a good streamlined effect underwater. A cylindrical pressure hull structure of HY-160 steel is supported by circular frames and enclosed by hemispherical heads at both ends. The inner pressure hull provides an enclosure large enough for weapons, crew, and equipment with enough strength to enable the ship to operate deep enough to avoid easy and moderate detection.
Also, in the event of a nuclear reactor failure or if something goes wrong and all reactions must be stopped, batteries on board the vessel can provide enough power for it to remain underwater for at least a week while still providing normal functions, although that is not recommended.
Another survivability function, if her rudder is taken out, she can still maneuver with her ESAP systems.
Armament
The Kasatonov maintains four forward-facing torpedo tubes and can hold up to thirty six torpedos.
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She also has a 48 cell VLS system which can hold numerous munitions from anti-aircraft missiles, surface to surface missiles, cruise missiles, and anti-shipping missiles. The VLS system can fire these underwater meaning it can actively shoot down ASW aircraft as they circle above.
The Kasatanov-class SSBN/SSGN has 30 ballistic missile tubes which can be converted (using special adapters) to become 210 VLS tubes.
Detection Systems
The Kasatonov operates towed passive/active sonar arrays, internal passive/active sonar arrays, a radar system, and a satellite uplink system which can relay target data to the Kasatonov-class using laser pulse technology and radio waves. (See the Advanced Targetting systems for more information).
Her passive sonar arrays give her a complete all-around look at whats around her (due to dozens of receiver arrays). Her active sonar gives her 360 degree horizontal view, 360 degree vertical view and negative 45 degree view on both fore and aft of the sub.
Design
The Kasatonov maintains four massive logistics hatches that allow sailors to rapidly transfer supply pallets, equipment replacement modules and machinery components, significantly reducing the time required for replenishment and maintenance.
The multiple pressure hulls give her stability and heavily decrease noise emitted, making her a very silent sub. Also, specially designed materials line the areas between the hulls that absorb noise. The design of the multiple hulls also traps sound inside the sub, preventing it from being eminated.
SPECIFICATIONS
Builders: Dat' Pizdy Corporation Naval Works
Power Plant: Two reactors (One WTP-15, One WTP-6)
Cores reloaded every ten years
Four KTSK motors,
four propellers, output of 30,000 hp each
Length: 684 feet
Beam: 62 feet
Displacement: Surfaced: 24,670 tons
Submerged: 28,246 tons
Speed: 31 knots maximum
26 knots submerged cruise speed
Operating Depth: 1200 feet
Armament: 48 VLS cells, four 21" torpedo tubes, 30 ballistic missile launch tubes (can be converted to 210 VLS tubes)
Crew: 20 Officers, 166 Enlisted
Can accomadate up to another 20.
Unit Cost- $3.2 Billion USD
OOC- Criticism welcome.