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EM-125 Swordfish Class Corvette/Light Frigate (FSG)

An enlarged version of the extremely popular Barracuda (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=274974&page=9&pp=15) Class, the swordfish is a result of a program to update that class, but because the Barracuda was originally designed to be compact, little growth room was available. This ship therefore uses very similar technology and equipment but based on a larger hull form to include new features. It is designed to engage a wide range of underwater, aerial and surface targets, has a very low radar signature due to the hull and superstructure design and a very low acoustic signaturedueto the pump jet propulsors.

Owing to improvements in miniaturisation since the original Barracuda was developed and the extra space available, some advanced computer systems found on the larger EM-140 (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=275113) type frigate.

The unique radar system has a range that covers the entire range of the missiles and beyond, tracking concurrently up to 30 targets. The gun fire control system detects air and surface targets, performs automatic tracking, and computes firing data. The radar which is used to detect surface targets provides fire control system with designation data for eight targets at a time. The propulsion system is an automated, gas turbine installation, which can be controlled from either the Pilot House or the Central Control Station. With both turbines on line and both pump jets running, the plant can deliver a top speed in excess of 33 knots.

The EM-125 is equipped with air-conditioning and ventilation systems to provide efficient operation in any climatic conditions and NBC chemical protection systems. It can be operated in sea conditions up to Sea State 8. The Swordfish class has a modern, automated communications system. This system is joined with a satellite communications transceiver and a satellite receiver to provide high-speed, low- interference information transfer via satellite links. For two-way tactical communications, the vessels carry a full range of modern UHF, VHF, and HF radio equipment.

Specifications EM-125 Flight I

Full displacement: 3,590 tons
Principal dimensions: 399.3 x 53 x 19.7
Main machinery: 2 gas turbine power plants
Propellers 2 x pump-jet propulsors and 1 x bow thruster
Full run speed: 33 Knots
Range, nautical miles 6,600 (18-20 knots)
Endurance: 28 days
Crew 92-101+ 35 Spare
Missile weapons:

Weapons:

32x Vertical Launch Cells for EAW-73 Sea Lance Block I SAM system (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=343394=), ASROC Missiles. Combination is mission dependant, can be reloaded at sea.

2x Quad Box Launchers for
Yakhont-3 (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=318951) Anti-ship Cruise Missiles

1x Kashtan Gun/Missile CIWS System

1xUDAV-1 Multi-barrelled ASW mortar

4x Twin 53cm Torpedo Launchers

1x 100 mm AK-100-MR-145 Naval Gun System

3x 14.5mm Machine Gun mounts

Helicopter: One reasonably sized naval helicopter such as Sea Lynx, Dauphin, Sea Hawk, Helix, EA-22 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80790&highlight=) etc is accommodated in the hangar which provides maintenance, weapons storage and refueling facilities.

To support patrol/interdiction/Special Forces missions there are two davits that can hold Rigid Inflatable boats up to 22ft long. In the ship there is also a secure small arms locker.


Purchase Unit Cost: 395 million


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Sarzonia would like to note its pleasure with the Barracuda-class corvettes currently in our employ and would like to order 100 of the new Swordfish-class frigates. Money will be wired to you upon confirmation of this order.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Kathy Bunhall
Navy Chief
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

[OOC: I wanted to pass on a note to you that I inadvertently used the same RL class you based the Barracuda upon when I created my own Seminole-class corvettes. If this is a problem, please let me know. Thanks.]

In an effort to bring the official Corvette Cap at exactly trice the number of capital ships featured in the ASN, the Ministry of Defense has authorized the acquisition of seventy-two (72) advanced Swordfish Class FSGs, to be employed in coastal patrols, currently executed by the larger Timberwolf and Cougar frigates. The appropriate amount of funds, $28,440,000,000.00 shall be transferred to your account via secure channels upon confirmation.

Sincerely,

Gal Sharif
Secretary of Defense Procurement
The Arab Republic of Al-Sabir

OOC: Sarzonia, thanks for letting me know, I'll allow it, just for you ;).

IC;

Sarzonia and Al-Sabir thank you very much for being the first export customers of this exciting new product, the orders you have placed are confirmed and we look forward to further business between our nations.
Al-Sabir it should be of note that these vessels, to a much larger extent are blue-water capable and can perform more or less the same duties as frigates, with similar endurance and sea-keeping. Also can we assume that the earlier order for thirty two updated barracudas is null and void considering this is the result of that program?

Also Elias Marine Corporation is currently considering a new design of missile fast attack boat which will be slightly larger than the Piranha (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=274950) , and have heavier armament. What we would like to know is whether there is any export interest in such a vessel bearing in mind the Elias Navy's reluctance to commit to new projects without a guarantee of at least some foriegn sales.



Ministry of Defence Procurement and Export,
Federal Dictatorship of United Elias

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The Swordfish's blue water capacities are noted, but we still expect this to operate only in coastal defense flotillas and escort groups. The Fleet Command isn't overly excited about employing this Sea State 8 cleared ship in CVBGs.

Also, the Barracuda order can indeed by considered void.

As for a new fast attack missile boat, the ASN could guarantee eighty orders for this new patrol boat, with an option for an additional eighty orders. For the actual design, is EMC considering hydrofoils?

Elias Marine is not considering a hydrofoil design for several reasons: Firstly they are rather restricted to calm climatic conditions, and they also have a very large turning circle, thus restrcting manouverability. Hydrofoils are noisy, have a high RCS due and are troublesome when it comes to docking as they obviously have deep drafts. The only actual advantage is that of speed and we do not require this vessel to be faster than the 40+ knot Piranha, actually a top speed is likely to be in the 35 knot range. Overall the EM-105 will feature much more firepower, with eight Y-3 Tubes as opposed to four and featuring the advanced Sea Bolt Point-Defence SAM system. However it will not have a significantly larger hull, and will require a roughly equivalent crew compliment.

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The Phoenix Milita Navy would like to obtain 12 of these fine frigates for each naval command.

(48 x 395 million = $18,960,000,000 wired.)

Confirmed, thank you very much and we are pleased to once again do business with your nation after its leave of absence.

United Elias... I am very very happy to see your work once more. The Artitsan Navy has decided that your Frigate will be used to replace the current Korsar Frigates in employment. We require an order of 207 vessels. If possible, we would like to inquire about a domestic license of a further 120 vessels. As you can see we have a very large order for you.

id like to buy 5 or ur cruisers which subtotals 2b, money will be wired opon comfirmation and this is actually coming out of my Law and Order budget since these are patrol craft to safe gaurd by harbors by the MP.

Orders confirmed.

Artitsa: The license for the domestic production of 106 vessels will be 8 billion.

On another note, have you considred joining The Modern World:

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=376859

i need sale rights and prouduction rights

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short answer-no.

The Dr_Twist Government is Interesting in buying a Large Number of theses Vessels.

UE, you have a TG.

Ok I'll check it out a bit later.

We thank you for the order, your money will be wired to government coffers.

ooc: I'll consider this modern world business