Sarzonia
04-06-2005, 00:59
Background
Ever since its inception, the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy has looked for lower cost alternatives to the use or construction of Doujin-class or equivalent warships for use in specialised locations where a Doujin would be impractical. Among the designs proposed was a new concept, taking a cruiser and equipping it with runways similar to the layout of a Doujin-class and using it as a command cruiser. The result of this planning is the new Timiocato-class trimaran command cruiser. The Timiocato is named in honour of the capital of one of Sarzonia's staunchest allies, Pacitalia.
Armament
While the armament of nine 12 inch (305 mm) guns is similar to the Alaska-class large cruisers that once plied the seas, the ship is an advanced modernisation of that design. Its secondary armament of eight 4.5 inch (114.3 mm) guns mounted in single turrets port and starboard allows the Timiocato to handle close-in threats. In addition, it carries 192 Mk 136 VLS cells which have been fitted to launch missiles as large as the 'Scourge' or 'Scorcher' missiles available at the Portland Iron Works.
The Timiocato also carries two torpedo tubes capable of launching the massive 'Bayonet' 650 mm torpedoes and 10 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suites.
Protection
One of the hallmarks of the Doujin and similarly-built warships is the protection scheme, and the Timiocato is built with protection in mind. Its advanced armour scheme includes titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, and ballistic ceramics. The armour ranges from 203 mm on the main deck to 268 mm covering engines and magazines. In addition, the Timiocato features a double bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces where KERI foam has been applied to protect the ship against kinetic energy attacks. Hardened crossbeams have also been installed across bulkheads to provide additional protection against missile threats, making this a very difficult ship to bring down.
Propulsion
The Timiocato is powered by two Pebblebed nuclear reactors and includes two internalised waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation surrounding each reactor reduces noise emissions and infared signature. Two gas turbine engines provide auxiliary propulsion in the event of reactor failure. The Timiocato can travel at 35 knots maximum, though it usually doesn't travel at above 31 knots.
Aircraft
One of the main reasons for the construction of the Timiocato was to allow a cruiser-sized ship to carry aircraft. Toward that end, two flight decks have been installed along the outriggers to allow the ship to launch 18-24 STOL aircraft. Extensive command facilities have also been included to allow the Timiocato to serve as a squadron's flagship or as the fleet command vessel in the event specialised vessels are sunk.
Timiocato-class Trimaran command cruiser
Length: 246 m; Beam: 54 m; Draught: 12.6 m
Displacement: 58,240 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 305 mm ETC guns in A, B and Y positions; 8 x 114.3 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 48 cell Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT; 10 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 203 mm-268 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. KERI foam installed in void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads provide additional protection.
Aircraft: Space is available for 18-24 STOL aircraft.
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; two internalised waterjets. Two gas turbine engines provide emergency propulsion when necessary. 35 knots.
Complement: 720 plus 60 aircrew.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $15 billion
Ever since its inception, the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy has looked for lower cost alternatives to the use or construction of Doujin-class or equivalent warships for use in specialised locations where a Doujin would be impractical. Among the designs proposed was a new concept, taking a cruiser and equipping it with runways similar to the layout of a Doujin-class and using it as a command cruiser. The result of this planning is the new Timiocato-class trimaran command cruiser. The Timiocato is named in honour of the capital of one of Sarzonia's staunchest allies, Pacitalia.
Armament
While the armament of nine 12 inch (305 mm) guns is similar to the Alaska-class large cruisers that once plied the seas, the ship is an advanced modernisation of that design. Its secondary armament of eight 4.5 inch (114.3 mm) guns mounted in single turrets port and starboard allows the Timiocato to handle close-in threats. In addition, it carries 192 Mk 136 VLS cells which have been fitted to launch missiles as large as the 'Scourge' or 'Scorcher' missiles available at the Portland Iron Works.
The Timiocato also carries two torpedo tubes capable of launching the massive 'Bayonet' 650 mm torpedoes and 10 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suites.
Protection
One of the hallmarks of the Doujin and similarly-built warships is the protection scheme, and the Timiocato is built with protection in mind. Its advanced armour scheme includes titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, and ballistic ceramics. The armour ranges from 203 mm on the main deck to 268 mm covering engines and magazines. In addition, the Timiocato features a double bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces where KERI foam has been applied to protect the ship against kinetic energy attacks. Hardened crossbeams have also been installed across bulkheads to provide additional protection against missile threats, making this a very difficult ship to bring down.
Propulsion
The Timiocato is powered by two Pebblebed nuclear reactors and includes two internalised waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation surrounding each reactor reduces noise emissions and infared signature. Two gas turbine engines provide auxiliary propulsion in the event of reactor failure. The Timiocato can travel at 35 knots maximum, though it usually doesn't travel at above 31 knots.
Aircraft
One of the main reasons for the construction of the Timiocato was to allow a cruiser-sized ship to carry aircraft. Toward that end, two flight decks have been installed along the outriggers to allow the ship to launch 18-24 STOL aircraft. Extensive command facilities have also been included to allow the Timiocato to serve as a squadron's flagship or as the fleet command vessel in the event specialised vessels are sunk.
Timiocato-class Trimaran command cruiser
Length: 246 m; Beam: 54 m; Draught: 12.6 m
Displacement: 58,240 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 305 mm ETC guns in A, B and Y positions; 8 x 114.3 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 48 cell Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT; 10 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 203 mm-268 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. KERI foam installed in void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads provide additional protection.
Aircraft: Space is available for 18-24 STOL aircraft.
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; two internalised waterjets. Two gas turbine engines provide emergency propulsion when necessary. 35 knots.
Complement: 720 plus 60 aircrew.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $15 billion