New Empire
11-11-2004, 18:20
Brimstone CGN-151
Design
Until the advent of the Vorster Class BBGN, the Brimstone was the closest thing the UCSNE had to a next generation battleship. The ship has more guns than any other ship, save the aforementioned battleships. With a trimaran hull, it also sports a very stealthy design. Everything that isn't coated with RAM and Fibercomposites is retractable. Two LAMPS can be deployed from a hangar in the rear of the vessel. At 50,000 tons, the vessel is quite large, and could be classified as a battlecruiser. In addition to a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame, 100-225mm of steel is laid, depending on the area of the ship. It has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel. All weapons that need them have autoloaders, and there is a very high degree of automation, meaning the crew is usually around 200.
Powerplant and Propulsion
The Brimstone is powered by a triplet of Guenther PB8C reactors. In addition to general use, one can be used for the massive SAN/SPY-5 Radar Array or the EM rifling. The reactors power 8 Neptune waterjets, four on the central hull, two on each outer hull. Two bow thruster azipods are mounted for turning. This gives the ship a max speed of 36 knots.
ArmarmentVariable Payload VLS
Like the Leviathan SSGN variant, the Brimstone uses a unique system called Variable Payload VLS. This puts 128 VPVLS modules onboard the ship. Each module is capable of supporting the following: 4 VLS cells. Each VLS cell is capable of launching all VLS rated missiles, anything from SAMs to ABMs to Cruise missiles. Each VPVLS module can support a single Heavy VLS tube, for large anti shipping weapons or cruise missiles such as the Vortex Mod Echo.
10 inch ETC Cannon
The Brimstone mounts four 10 inch ETC cannons in two double gun turrets. The ETC guns are equipped with Magnetic Rifling for extended range firing.
155mm ETC Cannon
The Brimstone also mounts four smaller 155mm guns in single gun turrets with the same systems.
Defensive Surface to Air Missile System
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4 MkXXVI 'Pepperbox' DSAMS are mounted on the ship. These were used to replace the RAM System used before the first refit, when they were replaced and fired SAM versions of the AIM-108 Coffin Nail missiles. Now, however, they have been changed to launch the new AIM-112 Spearhawk missiles. Each MkXXVI has 10 missiles, with 30 more in internal magazines.
ASROC
4 MkXXIII ASROC systems are mounted on the vessel, one on each 'corner' of the outer hulls. Each unit has 3 tubes, 660mm in diameter. Instead of making systems with multiple tube diameters, the MkXXIII ASROC solved this problem when it was introduced on the 'Honor' class frigate. A variety of torpedo can be launched, even the new long range DSEMP torpedo that is in service with the Poseidon. Smaller torpedos are mounted inside sabots for deployment. Usually, 60 torpedo are carried.
Metal Storm CIWS
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4 MkV MSCIWS (Missy-Whiz, as the crews call it) are mounted on the DDN. Replacing the 20mm AARPG systems, the MCIWS consits of Metalstorm 30mm 36 Barrel guns. The weapons will be capable of variable ROF, from 60 RPM to a theoretical 1 Million (Unlikely to be used, as the reloading system cannot keep up with it, nor would the ships' supply.) RPM. The has two sections of 18 barrels, each with their own mix of rounds. For example, HE Fragmenting rounds for destroying missiles, and KE Armor piercers for dealing with aircraft.
ASHUM
Two MkIX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions (AHSUM) guns are mounted on the vessel, one towards the bow, the other towards the stern on the underside of the main hull. The streamlined turret coverings can extend to reveal a 30mm Supercavitating KinetiKill round firing automatic gun. The sonar-directed and LIDAR directed AHSUM system is hoped to be the underwater equivalent of the U.S. Navy's Phalanx weapons system, destroying incoming torpedo, especially 'straight shooter' SuCav weapons like the Shkval.
HELLADS
Two 1MW High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense Systems are mounted on the vessel, and are used primarily for engagement of anti shipping missiles and aircraft.
Sensors, Systems, and Countermeasures
The CGN also makes use of the SAN/SPY-5 'Eye of God' Multi Function/Volume Search Radar. The SPY-5 is a huge radar system, with a range of over 600 miles. However, the variant used on the Brimstone has improved surface detection compared to the DDN. It can simultaneously track and identify up to 1152 targets at one time. The system controls missile launched from the long range missile launchers and the system track and guide each individual missile to an individual target for up to 288 targets. If a target is eliminated, missiles are automatically guided to a new target. The system can also control missiles launched from other linked vessels as well and can also act as fire control for gun mounts. A L/ALS-19 LIDAR system is mounted, with a 175 mile range. In addition, the MCIWS each have their own radar capability.
The SBOG-10 Hull Mounted Sonar system has an 60nm range, integrated with a MkXIII ASW Identification and Integration computer for ASW capability, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 150nm range of detection. There are two L/SQS-13 Naval LIDAR systems mounted on the underside of the ship to work with the ASHUM guns.
A SAN/WLR-3 provdies a 50% efficiency/range increase over the old American AN/WLR-1 in Over the Horizon Cued Detection, Classification, and Targeting.
A SAN/SLQ-45 EW System is used, to provide EA/ES jamming against radars (Usually terminal guidance). This is integrated with a Pallas Athena system for RCS reduction, and even greater jamming capability (See Pallas Athena Writeup for more). The system also has access to over a dozen decoy launchers for various spectrums of sensors.
The MkX Dinosyus 'Praire/Masker' is used for dealing with torpedo and 'jamming' sonar, along with several 'Cicida' decoy pods, and Mimic Towed/Active Decoys. SRBOC launchers are included as well.
A MkXXVIII 'Second Captain' Carbon Computer is mounted on the vessel. The computer can even take control of all ship functions of necessary, and if given permission by the captain. Usually it controls SSDS, missile defense, fire control, and other things.
Cost: 3.5 billion USD
Leviathan SSBN/SSGN
Design
The Leviathan uses a fairly conventional design from the looks of it, the exception being a teardrop style hull used by newer Russian submarines. The submarine has a Seawolf style tail and dampening cover for the propulsor. Two bowplanes are mounted on the hull. The skin of the Leviathan is made out of fiber composites and polymers for sound dampening. This is over a thick hull of carbon ceramics and alumina casing, allowing the vessel to reach a crush depth of around 2km. It also has a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame. The vessel has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel. It's submerged displacement is around 40,500 tons.
Propulsion
The boat is powered by a Guenther PB8CS Nuclear Pebblebed Reactor, powering a special hybrid propulsor. The propulsor sheath contains a single 6 bladed propeller. However, it also has a water pumpjet, with MHD assistance. The unique thing about this arrangement is that the propeller can link to the sonar, and match approximate the background flow to a degree, compensating for the 'black hole' created by MHD. The maximum speed for this vessel is about 35 knots, but this is rarely used outside of sea trials. Two 'azipod' miniwaterjets are mounted near the bowplanes for manuvering in ports or making quick evasion manuvers.
Armarment660mm Torpedo Tubes
The vessel mounts eight forward 660mm torpedo tubes, making it capable of launching all torpedo in the UCSNE arsenal. Smaller torpedo, like the Mk58 MADCAP (Most ADvanced CAPability), are fired in sabots. The tubes are of standard format, but have EM assistance. The vessel can carry up to 32 torpedoes.
Leviathan SSBN- SLBM Tubes
The SSBN variant of the Leviathan is capable of delivering 32 D-12 Armageddon SLBMs, although other missiles such as the Trident can be delivered.
Leviathan SSGN- Variable Payload VLS
The SSGN variant uses a unique system called Variable Payload VLS. This puts 96 VPVLS modules behind the sail of the vessel in place of the SLBM tubes. Each module is capable of supporting the following: 4 VLS cells. Each VLS cell is capable of launching all VLS rated missiles, anything from SAMs to ABMs to Cruise missiles. Each VPVLS module can support a single Heavy VLS tube, for large anti shipping weapons or cruise missiles such as the Vortex Mods Charlie Through Echo. Though the VPVLS modules can be replaced by a submarine tender very quickly, full sealing can take several days.
ASHUM
A MkX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions retractable turret is mounted on each side of the hull with a streamlined cover. When torpedoes have been fired, this gun fires 30mm supercavitating kinetic kill rounds.
Sensors, Systems, and Countermeasures
The Leviathan has a large spherical passive array with a low frequency passive array structure surrounding it. A truncated active array is mounted under it. This, the SBSY-4, has a range of about 65nm. The SBOG-9 Hull Mounted Sonar system also has an 65nm range, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 175nm range of detection. The system is reinforced, so it can be dropped into the thermocline to extend the range. L/SQS-15 Naval LIDAR provides silent active search capability. All sonar systems have their own supercomputers designed for pattern recognition and enhancement.
SAN/BPS-8 Surface Search Radar with a 200 mile range is used for the detection of enemy aircraft, and has Taiwanese NPI programming. A SAN/BPS-19 Fire Control and navigation radar is also mounted.
The Leviathan utilizes the new SCM-1 "SeAthena", as the crews have dubbed it, for defense against torpedo. Powered by a supercomputer, "SeAthena" works like it's aerial counterpart by analyzing incoming signals, and sending out signals to make the user appear to be somewhere else. SCM-1 listens in on a torpedo's ping cycle, and activates several transmitters. The computer calculates what the signal would sound like coming from a different location (usually closer to the torpedo so the thing detonates prematurely), and factors in distortion. It sends the signal at the proper time, based on the torpedo range and bearing.
The boat mounts two Photonic masts instead of periscopes, SAN/BVS-2 model.
20 "Loudmoth" noisemakers are mounted for sonar jamming. 8 "Mimic" Advanced decoys can be mounted, 20 knot capable noisemakers that are designed to provide more in depth decoy work. Four 'Minnow' USVs can be used for reconissance, and are controlled via fiberoptic line, and have a rechargeable battery or power cable back to the sub.
Cost: 5 billion USD
SSNR-1 "SNARC"
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Design
The Snarc class is the most advanced submarine or unmanned vehicle ever to exist. The vessel has accomadations for 20, but is capable of performing ASW/ASuW warfare on it's own. There is no conning tower on the SSNR, no rudders. The vessel is controlled by it's unique hydroelastic tail design, giving it torpedo like manuverability. The vessel weighs in at 10,000 tons, but carries a huge amount of weaponry. The skin of the Snarc is made out of fiber composites and polymers for sound dampening. This is over a thick hull of carbon ceramics and alumina casing, allowing the Snarc to reach a crush depth of around 3km. It also has a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame. The vessel has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel.
Powerplant
The boat is powered by a Guenther PB8CS Nuclear Pebblebed Reactor, powering a special hybrid propulsor. The propulsor sheath contains a single 6 bladed propeller. However, it also has a water pumpjet, with MHD assistance. The unique thing about this arrangement is that the propeller can link to the sonar, and match approximate the background flow to a degree, compensating for the 'black hole' created by MHD. The maximum speed for this vessel is about 50 knots, but this is rarely used outside of sea trials. Two 'azipod' miniwaterjets are mounted near the bowplanes for manuvering in ports or making quick evasion manuvers.
Armarment
The Snarc has no crew, and as such it has a large weapons module.660mm Torpdoes
The Snarc is unique because instead of an autoloader, it's tubes are prepacked, with two torpedoes per tube. There are six 660mm torpedo tubes, with 90 660mm torpedoes. The Snarc can reload much faster than any other sub, all it has to do is push up a new torpedo or rotate to a fresh container.
1000mm Torpedoes
The inner 10 tubes of the Snarc's weapons module are 1000mm (1 meter!) diamter tubes, capable of holding 10 Vortex or Tsunami supertorpedoes, or 20 Whirlpool Light Supertorpedoes. However, the VLS is also capable of holding the 1000mm weapons.
VLS
The Snarc has a 24 tube 1000mm VLS, capable of holding tactical dual loads, or lager single loads.
ASHUM
A MkX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions retractable turret is mounted on each side of the hull with a streamlined cover. When torpedoes have been fired, this gun fires 30mm supercavitating kinetic kill rounds.
Sensors, Systems, and Countermeasures
The SSNR has a large spherical passive array with a low frequency passive array structure surrounding it. A truncated active array is mounted under it. This, the SBSY-4, has a range of about 65nm. The SBOG-9 Hull Mounted Sonar system also has an 65nm range, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 175nm range of detection. The system is reinforced, so it can be dropped into the thermocline to extend the range. Thanks to massive computing power, the Snarc can use Ambient Sonar, the equivalent of LPI. L/SQS-15 Naval LIDAR provides silent active search capability. All sonar systems have their own supercomputers designed for pattern recognition and enhancement.
SAN/BPS-8 Surface Search Radar with a 200 mile range is used for the detection of enemy aircraft, and has Taiwanese NPI programming. A SAN/BPS-19 Fire Control and navigation radar is also mounted.
The Orca utilizes the new SCM-1 "SeAthena", as the crews have dubbed it, for defense against torpedo. Powered by a supercomputer, "SeAthena" works like it's aerial counterpart by analyzing incoming signals, and sending out signals to make the user appear to be somewhere else. SCM-1 listens in on a torpedo's ping cycle, and activates several transmitters. The computer calculates what the signal would sound like coming from a different location (usually closer to the torpedo so the thing detonates prematurely), and factors in distortion. It sends the signal at the proper time, based on the torpedo range and bearing.
The boat mounts two Photonic masts instead of periscopes, SAN/BVS-2 model.
20 "Loudmoth" noisemakers are mounted for sonar jamming. 8 "Mimic" Advanced decoys can be mounted, 20 knot capable noisemakers that are designed to provide more in depth decoy work. Four 'Minnow' USVs can be used for reconissance, and are controlled via fiberoptic line, and have a rechargeable battery or power cable back to the sub.
The computer used for the SSNR is a marvel of engineering, a carbon nanotube 10,000 times smaller than a silicon circuit. The process to make these computers is very expensive, however, it yields incredibly powerful results. The MkXXXIX Combat Intelligence System is specifically designed for submarine use, and the layout mimics that of the human nervous system, with 'eyes' and 'ears', and sections of the computer to interpert information from them. The reason carbon computers were chosen rather than silicon supercomputers was because of the fact that the submarine is very independent by nature. It must be able to make decisions quickly, and it must also have the associative pattern recognition of a good Sonar officer. It must know the complex tactics of submarine warfare.
While there are only four on sea trials, the UCSNE Navy has big plans should the design and the computer turn out well.
Cost: 15 Billion USD
SSCVN-01 Corinth Dleroes Submersible Carrier
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Design
The SSCVN is one of the most advanced weapons in UCSNE service, without a doubt. Using a sort of submersible trimaran design, her main hull is flanked by two hulls mounting the flight decks. In between the hulls are her propulsors. She weighs about 350,000 tons. The skin of the Corinth is made out of fiber composites and polymers for sound dampening. This is over a thick hull of carbon ceramics and alumina casing, allowing the carrier to reach a crush depth of around 2km. It also has a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame. The vessel has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel. All armarment is retractable. The vessel, in total, can use up to 240 combat aircraft or subcraft.
Propulsion
The central hull is home to four Guenther PB5C Pebble Bed Reactors, rated at 200 MW each. These power Deep Angel Shipyards 'Neptune' MHD assisted Waterjets, with a special shroud. In addition, there are 2 smaller MHDWJ systems forward for enhanced turning. The maximum speed of the New Empire is about 35 knots in good water conditions.
Armarment
The ship is designed to operate more independently than other vessels, so her armarment may seem somewhat strange for a submarine.
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96 Tube VLS
Forward of the 'island' is a 96 tube Vertical Launch System. The VLS is for engaging very long range threats, such as ballistic missiles and satellites. However, on occasion, long range multirole weapons like the 'Wolverine' are mounted.
Defensive Surface to Air Missile System
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4 MkXXVI 'Pepperbox' DSAMS are mounted on each side of the ship. These were used to replace the RAM System used before the first refit, when they were replaced and fired SAM versions of the AIM-108 Coffin Nail missiles. Now, however, they have been changed to launch the new Spearhawk missiles. Each MkXXVI has 10 missiles, with 30 more in internal magazines.
660mm Torpedo tubes
The carrier mounts four forward and four rearward 660mm torpedo tubes, making it capable of launching all standard torpedo in the UCSNE arsenal. Smaller torpedo, like the Mk58 MADCAP (Most ADvanced CAPability). The tubes are of standard format, but have EM assistance. The vessel can carry up to 64 torpedos, cruise missiles, or 128 mines.
Metal Storm CIWS
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8 MkV MSCIWS (Missy-Whiz, as the crews call it) are mounted on the carrier. Replacing the 20mm AARPG systems, the MCIWS consits of Metalstorm 30mm 36 Barrel guns. The weapons will be capable of variable ROF, from 60 RPM to a theoretical 1 Million (Unlikely to be used, as the reloading system cannot keep up with it, nor would the ships' supply.) RPM. The has two sections of 18 barrels, each with their own mix of rounds. For example, HE Fragmenting rounds for destroying missiles, and KE Armor piercers for dealing with aircraft.
ASHUM
Six MkIX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions (AHSUM) guns are mounted on the ship. The streamlined turret coverings can extend to reveal a 30mm Supercavitating KinetiKill round firing automatic gun. The sonar-directed and LIDAR directed AHSUM system is hoped to be the underwater equivalent of the U.S. Navy's Phalanx weapons system, destroying incoming torpedo, especially 'straight shooter' SuCav weapons like the Shkval.
Sensors, systems and Countermeasures
The carrier has access to a wide variety of sensor systems. A SAN/SPS-56E Air Search Radar with a 300 mile range is used for the detection of enemy aircraft, and has Taiwanese NPI programming. SAN/SPS-70 Long Range Surveillance Radar, with a 500 mile range, is used for early target detection and engagement. A L/ALS-18 LIDAR system is mounted, with a 150 mile range.
The carrier has a large spherical passive array with a low frequency passive array structure surrounding it. A truncated active array is mounted under it. This, the SBSY-4, has a range of about 65nm. The SBOG-9 Hull Mounted Sonar system also has an 65nm range, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 175nm range of detection. The system is reinforced, so it can be dropped into the thermocline to extend the range. L/SQS-15 Naval LIDAR provides silent active search capability. All sonar systems have their own supercomputers designed for pattern recognition and enhancement.
The vessel utilizes the new SCM-1 "SeAthena", as the crews have dubbed it, for defense against torpedo. Powered by a supercomputer, "SeAthena" works like it's aerial counterpart by analyzing incoming signals, and sending out signals to make the user appear to be somewhere else. SCM-1 listens in on a torpedo's ping cycle, and activates several transmitters. The computer calculates what the signal would sound like coming from a different location (usually closer to the torpedo so the thing detonates prematurely), and factors in distortion. It sends the signal at the proper time, based on the torpedo range and bearing.
The boat mounts two Photonic masts instead of periscopes, SAN/BVS-2 model.
80 "Loudmoth" noisemakers are mounted for sonar jamming. 8 "Mimic" Advanced decoys can be mounted, 20 knot capable noisemakers that are designed to provide more in depth decoy work. Twenty 'Minnow' USVs can be used for reconissance, and are controlled via fiberoptic line, and have a rechargeable battery or power cable back to the sub.
A SAN/WLR-3 provdies a 50% efficiency/range increase over the old American AN/WLR-1 in Over the Horizon Cued Detection, Classification, and Targeting.
A SAN/SLQ-45 EW System is used, to provide EA/ES jamming against radars (Usually terminal guidance). This is integrated with a Pallas Athena system for RCS reduction, and even greater jamming capability (See Pallas Athena Writeup for more). The system also has access to over a dozen decoy launchers for various spectrums of sensors.
The MkX Dinosyus 'Praire/Masker' is used for dealing with torpedo and 'jamming' sonar, along with several 'Cicida' decoy pods.
Cost: 30 Billion USD
Design
Until the advent of the Vorster Class BBGN, the Brimstone was the closest thing the UCSNE had to a next generation battleship. The ship has more guns than any other ship, save the aforementioned battleships. With a trimaran hull, it also sports a very stealthy design. Everything that isn't coated with RAM and Fibercomposites is retractable. Two LAMPS can be deployed from a hangar in the rear of the vessel. At 50,000 tons, the vessel is quite large, and could be classified as a battlecruiser. In addition to a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame, 100-225mm of steel is laid, depending on the area of the ship. It has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel. All weapons that need them have autoloaders, and there is a very high degree of automation, meaning the crew is usually around 200.
Powerplant and Propulsion
The Brimstone is powered by a triplet of Guenther PB8C reactors. In addition to general use, one can be used for the massive SAN/SPY-5 Radar Array or the EM rifling. The reactors power 8 Neptune waterjets, four on the central hull, two on each outer hull. Two bow thruster azipods are mounted for turning. This gives the ship a max speed of 36 knots.
ArmarmentVariable Payload VLS
Like the Leviathan SSGN variant, the Brimstone uses a unique system called Variable Payload VLS. This puts 128 VPVLS modules onboard the ship. Each module is capable of supporting the following: 4 VLS cells. Each VLS cell is capable of launching all VLS rated missiles, anything from SAMs to ABMs to Cruise missiles. Each VPVLS module can support a single Heavy VLS tube, for large anti shipping weapons or cruise missiles such as the Vortex Mod Echo.
10 inch ETC Cannon
The Brimstone mounts four 10 inch ETC cannons in two double gun turrets. The ETC guns are equipped with Magnetic Rifling for extended range firing.
155mm ETC Cannon
The Brimstone also mounts four smaller 155mm guns in single gun turrets with the same systems.
Defensive Surface to Air Missile System
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4 MkXXVI 'Pepperbox' DSAMS are mounted on the ship. These were used to replace the RAM System used before the first refit, when they were replaced and fired SAM versions of the AIM-108 Coffin Nail missiles. Now, however, they have been changed to launch the new AIM-112 Spearhawk missiles. Each MkXXVI has 10 missiles, with 30 more in internal magazines.
ASROC
4 MkXXIII ASROC systems are mounted on the vessel, one on each 'corner' of the outer hulls. Each unit has 3 tubes, 660mm in diameter. Instead of making systems with multiple tube diameters, the MkXXIII ASROC solved this problem when it was introduced on the 'Honor' class frigate. A variety of torpedo can be launched, even the new long range DSEMP torpedo that is in service with the Poseidon. Smaller torpedos are mounted inside sabots for deployment. Usually, 60 torpedo are carried.
Metal Storm CIWS
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4 MkV MSCIWS (Missy-Whiz, as the crews call it) are mounted on the DDN. Replacing the 20mm AARPG systems, the MCIWS consits of Metalstorm 30mm 36 Barrel guns. The weapons will be capable of variable ROF, from 60 RPM to a theoretical 1 Million (Unlikely to be used, as the reloading system cannot keep up with it, nor would the ships' supply.) RPM. The has two sections of 18 barrels, each with their own mix of rounds. For example, HE Fragmenting rounds for destroying missiles, and KE Armor piercers for dealing with aircraft.
ASHUM
Two MkIX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions (AHSUM) guns are mounted on the vessel, one towards the bow, the other towards the stern on the underside of the main hull. The streamlined turret coverings can extend to reveal a 30mm Supercavitating KinetiKill round firing automatic gun. The sonar-directed and LIDAR directed AHSUM system is hoped to be the underwater equivalent of the U.S. Navy's Phalanx weapons system, destroying incoming torpedo, especially 'straight shooter' SuCav weapons like the Shkval.
HELLADS
Two 1MW High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense Systems are mounted on the vessel, and are used primarily for engagement of anti shipping missiles and aircraft.
Sensors, Systems, and Countermeasures
The CGN also makes use of the SAN/SPY-5 'Eye of God' Multi Function/Volume Search Radar. The SPY-5 is a huge radar system, with a range of over 600 miles. However, the variant used on the Brimstone has improved surface detection compared to the DDN. It can simultaneously track and identify up to 1152 targets at one time. The system controls missile launched from the long range missile launchers and the system track and guide each individual missile to an individual target for up to 288 targets. If a target is eliminated, missiles are automatically guided to a new target. The system can also control missiles launched from other linked vessels as well and can also act as fire control for gun mounts. A L/ALS-19 LIDAR system is mounted, with a 175 mile range. In addition, the MCIWS each have their own radar capability.
The SBOG-10 Hull Mounted Sonar system has an 60nm range, integrated with a MkXIII ASW Identification and Integration computer for ASW capability, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 150nm range of detection. There are two L/SQS-13 Naval LIDAR systems mounted on the underside of the ship to work with the ASHUM guns.
A SAN/WLR-3 provdies a 50% efficiency/range increase over the old American AN/WLR-1 in Over the Horizon Cued Detection, Classification, and Targeting.
A SAN/SLQ-45 EW System is used, to provide EA/ES jamming against radars (Usually terminal guidance). This is integrated with a Pallas Athena system for RCS reduction, and even greater jamming capability (See Pallas Athena Writeup for more). The system also has access to over a dozen decoy launchers for various spectrums of sensors.
The MkX Dinosyus 'Praire/Masker' is used for dealing with torpedo and 'jamming' sonar, along with several 'Cicida' decoy pods, and Mimic Towed/Active Decoys. SRBOC launchers are included as well.
A MkXXVIII 'Second Captain' Carbon Computer is mounted on the vessel. The computer can even take control of all ship functions of necessary, and if given permission by the captain. Usually it controls SSDS, missile defense, fire control, and other things.
Cost: 3.5 billion USD
Leviathan SSBN/SSGN
Design
The Leviathan uses a fairly conventional design from the looks of it, the exception being a teardrop style hull used by newer Russian submarines. The submarine has a Seawolf style tail and dampening cover for the propulsor. Two bowplanes are mounted on the hull. The skin of the Leviathan is made out of fiber composites and polymers for sound dampening. This is over a thick hull of carbon ceramics and alumina casing, allowing the vessel to reach a crush depth of around 2km. It also has a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame. The vessel has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel. It's submerged displacement is around 40,500 tons.
Propulsion
The boat is powered by a Guenther PB8CS Nuclear Pebblebed Reactor, powering a special hybrid propulsor. The propulsor sheath contains a single 6 bladed propeller. However, it also has a water pumpjet, with MHD assistance. The unique thing about this arrangement is that the propeller can link to the sonar, and match approximate the background flow to a degree, compensating for the 'black hole' created by MHD. The maximum speed for this vessel is about 35 knots, but this is rarely used outside of sea trials. Two 'azipod' miniwaterjets are mounted near the bowplanes for manuvering in ports or making quick evasion manuvers.
Armarment660mm Torpedo Tubes
The vessel mounts eight forward 660mm torpedo tubes, making it capable of launching all torpedo in the UCSNE arsenal. Smaller torpedo, like the Mk58 MADCAP (Most ADvanced CAPability), are fired in sabots. The tubes are of standard format, but have EM assistance. The vessel can carry up to 32 torpedoes.
Leviathan SSBN- SLBM Tubes
The SSBN variant of the Leviathan is capable of delivering 32 D-12 Armageddon SLBMs, although other missiles such as the Trident can be delivered.
Leviathan SSGN- Variable Payload VLS
The SSGN variant uses a unique system called Variable Payload VLS. This puts 96 VPVLS modules behind the sail of the vessel in place of the SLBM tubes. Each module is capable of supporting the following: 4 VLS cells. Each VLS cell is capable of launching all VLS rated missiles, anything from SAMs to ABMs to Cruise missiles. Each VPVLS module can support a single Heavy VLS tube, for large anti shipping weapons or cruise missiles such as the Vortex Mods Charlie Through Echo. Though the VPVLS modules can be replaced by a submarine tender very quickly, full sealing can take several days.
ASHUM
A MkX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions retractable turret is mounted on each side of the hull with a streamlined cover. When torpedoes have been fired, this gun fires 30mm supercavitating kinetic kill rounds.
Sensors, Systems, and Countermeasures
The Leviathan has a large spherical passive array with a low frequency passive array structure surrounding it. A truncated active array is mounted under it. This, the SBSY-4, has a range of about 65nm. The SBOG-9 Hull Mounted Sonar system also has an 65nm range, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 175nm range of detection. The system is reinforced, so it can be dropped into the thermocline to extend the range. L/SQS-15 Naval LIDAR provides silent active search capability. All sonar systems have their own supercomputers designed for pattern recognition and enhancement.
SAN/BPS-8 Surface Search Radar with a 200 mile range is used for the detection of enemy aircraft, and has Taiwanese NPI programming. A SAN/BPS-19 Fire Control and navigation radar is also mounted.
The Leviathan utilizes the new SCM-1 "SeAthena", as the crews have dubbed it, for defense against torpedo. Powered by a supercomputer, "SeAthena" works like it's aerial counterpart by analyzing incoming signals, and sending out signals to make the user appear to be somewhere else. SCM-1 listens in on a torpedo's ping cycle, and activates several transmitters. The computer calculates what the signal would sound like coming from a different location (usually closer to the torpedo so the thing detonates prematurely), and factors in distortion. It sends the signal at the proper time, based on the torpedo range and bearing.
The boat mounts two Photonic masts instead of periscopes, SAN/BVS-2 model.
20 "Loudmoth" noisemakers are mounted for sonar jamming. 8 "Mimic" Advanced decoys can be mounted, 20 knot capable noisemakers that are designed to provide more in depth decoy work. Four 'Minnow' USVs can be used for reconissance, and are controlled via fiberoptic line, and have a rechargeable battery or power cable back to the sub.
Cost: 5 billion USD
SSNR-1 "SNARC"
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Design
The Snarc class is the most advanced submarine or unmanned vehicle ever to exist. The vessel has accomadations for 20, but is capable of performing ASW/ASuW warfare on it's own. There is no conning tower on the SSNR, no rudders. The vessel is controlled by it's unique hydroelastic tail design, giving it torpedo like manuverability. The vessel weighs in at 10,000 tons, but carries a huge amount of weaponry. The skin of the Snarc is made out of fiber composites and polymers for sound dampening. This is over a thick hull of carbon ceramics and alumina casing, allowing the Snarc to reach a crush depth of around 3km. It also has a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame. The vessel has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel.
Powerplant
The boat is powered by a Guenther PB8CS Nuclear Pebblebed Reactor, powering a special hybrid propulsor. The propulsor sheath contains a single 6 bladed propeller. However, it also has a water pumpjet, with MHD assistance. The unique thing about this arrangement is that the propeller can link to the sonar, and match approximate the background flow to a degree, compensating for the 'black hole' created by MHD. The maximum speed for this vessel is about 50 knots, but this is rarely used outside of sea trials. Two 'azipod' miniwaterjets are mounted near the bowplanes for manuvering in ports or making quick evasion manuvers.
Armarment
The Snarc has no crew, and as such it has a large weapons module.660mm Torpdoes
The Snarc is unique because instead of an autoloader, it's tubes are prepacked, with two torpedoes per tube. There are six 660mm torpedo tubes, with 90 660mm torpedoes. The Snarc can reload much faster than any other sub, all it has to do is push up a new torpedo or rotate to a fresh container.
1000mm Torpedoes
The inner 10 tubes of the Snarc's weapons module are 1000mm (1 meter!) diamter tubes, capable of holding 10 Vortex or Tsunami supertorpedoes, or 20 Whirlpool Light Supertorpedoes. However, the VLS is also capable of holding the 1000mm weapons.
VLS
The Snarc has a 24 tube 1000mm VLS, capable of holding tactical dual loads, or lager single loads.
ASHUM
A MkX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions retractable turret is mounted on each side of the hull with a streamlined cover. When torpedoes have been fired, this gun fires 30mm supercavitating kinetic kill rounds.
Sensors, Systems, and Countermeasures
The SSNR has a large spherical passive array with a low frequency passive array structure surrounding it. A truncated active array is mounted under it. This, the SBSY-4, has a range of about 65nm. The SBOG-9 Hull Mounted Sonar system also has an 65nm range, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 175nm range of detection. The system is reinforced, so it can be dropped into the thermocline to extend the range. Thanks to massive computing power, the Snarc can use Ambient Sonar, the equivalent of LPI. L/SQS-15 Naval LIDAR provides silent active search capability. All sonar systems have their own supercomputers designed for pattern recognition and enhancement.
SAN/BPS-8 Surface Search Radar with a 200 mile range is used for the detection of enemy aircraft, and has Taiwanese NPI programming. A SAN/BPS-19 Fire Control and navigation radar is also mounted.
The Orca utilizes the new SCM-1 "SeAthena", as the crews have dubbed it, for defense against torpedo. Powered by a supercomputer, "SeAthena" works like it's aerial counterpart by analyzing incoming signals, and sending out signals to make the user appear to be somewhere else. SCM-1 listens in on a torpedo's ping cycle, and activates several transmitters. The computer calculates what the signal would sound like coming from a different location (usually closer to the torpedo so the thing detonates prematurely), and factors in distortion. It sends the signal at the proper time, based on the torpedo range and bearing.
The boat mounts two Photonic masts instead of periscopes, SAN/BVS-2 model.
20 "Loudmoth" noisemakers are mounted for sonar jamming. 8 "Mimic" Advanced decoys can be mounted, 20 knot capable noisemakers that are designed to provide more in depth decoy work. Four 'Minnow' USVs can be used for reconissance, and are controlled via fiberoptic line, and have a rechargeable battery or power cable back to the sub.
The computer used for the SSNR is a marvel of engineering, a carbon nanotube 10,000 times smaller than a silicon circuit. The process to make these computers is very expensive, however, it yields incredibly powerful results. The MkXXXIX Combat Intelligence System is specifically designed for submarine use, and the layout mimics that of the human nervous system, with 'eyes' and 'ears', and sections of the computer to interpert information from them. The reason carbon computers were chosen rather than silicon supercomputers was because of the fact that the submarine is very independent by nature. It must be able to make decisions quickly, and it must also have the associative pattern recognition of a good Sonar officer. It must know the complex tactics of submarine warfare.
While there are only four on sea trials, the UCSNE Navy has big plans should the design and the computer turn out well.
Cost: 15 Billion USD
SSCVN-01 Corinth Dleroes Submersible Carrier
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Design
The SSCVN is one of the most advanced weapons in UCSNE service, without a doubt. Using a sort of submersible trimaran design, her main hull is flanked by two hulls mounting the flight decks. In between the hulls are her propulsors. She weighs about 350,000 tons. The skin of the Corinth is made out of fiber composites and polymers for sound dampening. This is over a thick hull of carbon ceramics and alumina casing, allowing the carrier to reach a crush depth of around 2km. It also has a double hull, reinforced keel, and a reinforced titanium frame. The vessel has an array of modern damage control systems (NBC, pressure control, many bulkheads, so on, so forth), and additional armor to important systems or facilities throughout the vessel. All armarment is retractable. The vessel, in total, can use up to 240 combat aircraft or subcraft.
Propulsion
The central hull is home to four Guenther PB5C Pebble Bed Reactors, rated at 200 MW each. These power Deep Angel Shipyards 'Neptune' MHD assisted Waterjets, with a special shroud. In addition, there are 2 smaller MHDWJ systems forward for enhanced turning. The maximum speed of the New Empire is about 35 knots in good water conditions.
Armarment
The ship is designed to operate more independently than other vessels, so her armarment may seem somewhat strange for a submarine.
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96 Tube VLS
Forward of the 'island' is a 96 tube Vertical Launch System. The VLS is for engaging very long range threats, such as ballistic missiles and satellites. However, on occasion, long range multirole weapons like the 'Wolverine' are mounted.
Defensive Surface to Air Missile System
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4 MkXXVI 'Pepperbox' DSAMS are mounted on each side of the ship. These were used to replace the RAM System used before the first refit, when they were replaced and fired SAM versions of the AIM-108 Coffin Nail missiles. Now, however, they have been changed to launch the new Spearhawk missiles. Each MkXXVI has 10 missiles, with 30 more in internal magazines.
660mm Torpedo tubes
The carrier mounts four forward and four rearward 660mm torpedo tubes, making it capable of launching all standard torpedo in the UCSNE arsenal. Smaller torpedo, like the Mk58 MADCAP (Most ADvanced CAPability). The tubes are of standard format, but have EM assistance. The vessel can carry up to 64 torpedos, cruise missiles, or 128 mines.
Metal Storm CIWS
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8 MkV MSCIWS (Missy-Whiz, as the crews call it) are mounted on the carrier. Replacing the 20mm AARPG systems, the MCIWS consits of Metalstorm 30mm 36 Barrel guns. The weapons will be capable of variable ROF, from 60 RPM to a theoretical 1 Million (Unlikely to be used, as the reloading system cannot keep up with it, nor would the ships' supply.) RPM. The has two sections of 18 barrels, each with their own mix of rounds. For example, HE Fragmenting rounds for destroying missiles, and KE Armor piercers for dealing with aircraft.
ASHUM
Six MkIX Adaptable High-Speed Undersea Munitions (AHSUM) guns are mounted on the ship. The streamlined turret coverings can extend to reveal a 30mm Supercavitating KinetiKill round firing automatic gun. The sonar-directed and LIDAR directed AHSUM system is hoped to be the underwater equivalent of the U.S. Navy's Phalanx weapons system, destroying incoming torpedo, especially 'straight shooter' SuCav weapons like the Shkval.
Sensors, systems and Countermeasures
The carrier has access to a wide variety of sensor systems. A SAN/SPS-56E Air Search Radar with a 300 mile range is used for the detection of enemy aircraft, and has Taiwanese NPI programming. SAN/SPS-70 Long Range Surveillance Radar, with a 500 mile range, is used for early target detection and engagement. A L/ALS-18 LIDAR system is mounted, with a 150 mile range.
The carrier has a large spherical passive array with a low frequency passive array structure surrounding it. A truncated active array is mounted under it. This, the SBSY-4, has a range of about 65nm. The SBOG-9 Hull Mounted Sonar system also has an 65nm range, and provides extended coverage of the area. A STBX-20 Towed Array provides a 175nm range of detection. The system is reinforced, so it can be dropped into the thermocline to extend the range. L/SQS-15 Naval LIDAR provides silent active search capability. All sonar systems have their own supercomputers designed for pattern recognition and enhancement.
The vessel utilizes the new SCM-1 "SeAthena", as the crews have dubbed it, for defense against torpedo. Powered by a supercomputer, "SeAthena" works like it's aerial counterpart by analyzing incoming signals, and sending out signals to make the user appear to be somewhere else. SCM-1 listens in on a torpedo's ping cycle, and activates several transmitters. The computer calculates what the signal would sound like coming from a different location (usually closer to the torpedo so the thing detonates prematurely), and factors in distortion. It sends the signal at the proper time, based on the torpedo range and bearing.
The boat mounts two Photonic masts instead of periscopes, SAN/BVS-2 model.
80 "Loudmoth" noisemakers are mounted for sonar jamming. 8 "Mimic" Advanced decoys can be mounted, 20 knot capable noisemakers that are designed to provide more in depth decoy work. Twenty 'Minnow' USVs can be used for reconissance, and are controlled via fiberoptic line, and have a rechargeable battery or power cable back to the sub.
A SAN/WLR-3 provdies a 50% efficiency/range increase over the old American AN/WLR-1 in Over the Horizon Cued Detection, Classification, and Targeting.
A SAN/SLQ-45 EW System is used, to provide EA/ES jamming against radars (Usually terminal guidance). This is integrated with a Pallas Athena system for RCS reduction, and even greater jamming capability (See Pallas Athena Writeup for more). The system also has access to over a dozen decoy launchers for various spectrums of sensors.
The MkX Dinosyus 'Praire/Masker' is used for dealing with torpedo and 'jamming' sonar, along with several 'Cicida' decoy pods.
Cost: 30 Billion USD