NationStates Jolt Archive


PIW unveils Publius-class battle carrier

Sarzonia
24-01-2005, 17:57
Publius-class battle carrier
Dimensions: Length 289 m; Beam 78 m; Draught 14 m
Displacement: 209,450 tonnes full load
Propulsion: Four nuclear reactors; four shafts; 225,000 shp.
Speed: 24 knots cruise; 31 knots maximum.
Complement: 3,400 officers and men
Aircraft: 40 fighters, including 20 SZ-1 Vulture-equivalent strike fighters and 20 SZ-2 Albatross-equivalent air-to-air fighters. Space is also included for five cargo/attack helicopters
Armament: 6 x 20 inch (560 mm) Electro/Chemical guns in two triple turrets in A & B positions; 12 x 6 inch (153 mm) guns mounted port and starboard; 20 x 20 mm AA cannon in twin turrets mounted port and starboard; 10 x Millennium Gun CIWS mounted port and starboard; 6 x Mk. 50 VLS launchers; 4 x 48 cell Harpoon-equivalent missile launchers; 2 x 48 cell Tomahawk-equivalent launchers
Armour: 15.5 inch composite with steel, nickel, aluminum and ballistic ceramics. Hardened crossbeams have been installed across the bulkheads to strengthen the ship's superstructure. Double bottomed hulls including ballast composites and void spaces provide greater protection of sensitive areas.
Price: $30 billion
Annual Running Cost: $1.05 billion

The Publius-class battle carrier was designed to fulfill customer requests for a battle carrier. The vessel's features include a well-armored hull to increase protection against attack. In addition, its six 20 inch electro/chemical cannons provide a modern platform to launch ordnance quickly and project an intimidating display of power whenever it's required. The Publius carries 45 aircraft including 20 strike aircraft, 20 air-to-air fighters, and five large helicopters. It also has a skijump inclined at 10 degrees with a catapult for standard aircraft.