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"Over 20 years dominating the seas."


Ravenholm Shipyards Incorporated was founded in October 1983 as a solution proposed by the government to nationalize the construction of naval vessels, and is headquartered in Ravenholm, Wingarde. Our ships have repeatedly proved themselves to be excellent war machines in any theater around the globe. Most of our facilities are located in Ravenholm, too, but expansion to other parts of the nation is currently being discussed by the executives' board.

As for the customer base, Ravenholm Shipyards establishes contracts strictly with the Ministry of Defense. Along with the aircraft produced by Wingarde Aerospace, the federal government has recently decided to allow military vessels to be exported to foreign countries that show interest on them.

Feel free take a look at our catalog. Currently, it is slightly limited given the fact that the Ministry of Defense hasn't allowed us to deem every single Wingardian ship for export. Almost every military vessel will be available for purchase in the next few years.


PRODUCTS

Aircraft Carriers
Ostbaden-class Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier

Cruisers and Destroyers
Wernover-class Heavy Missile Cruiser
Engelburg-class Destroyer

Submarines
Framzig-class Attack Submarine

Please place your orders if you are interested in any of our fine products. Be sure to include the full name of the naval vessel and the quantity you desire. We will reply with the total sum of the purchase and the time of construction and delivery.



OOC: Some of the images were modified by me, but none of the pictures in this topic were made by me. They belong to their respective owners.

Aircraft Carriers


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Ostbaden-class Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
Cost: $3.2 billion (USD)

Crew
- 1,200 ship's crew
-- 575 aircrew
--- 65 air support staff
Accommodation
- 2,025 plus short term accommodation for 915 soldiers
Displacement
- 41,000 tons
Length
- 272.3 metres
Flight deck
- 272 x 69 metres
Flight deck area
- 15,000 square metres
Beam at waterline
- 36.8 metres
Draft maximum
- 10.35 metres
Speed
- 32 knots
Weapons
- 2 anti-ship missile launchers
- 4 surface-to-air missile launchers
- 10 20mm Gatling cannons
Aircraft hangar
- Floor area: 4,605 square metres
-- Ceiling height: 7.2 metres
Aircraft
- Fixed-wing: 16 x WF-33 Avengers, 24 x WF-27C Firebolts, 4 x WE-10 Overseers
-- Rotary-wing: 6 x WR-4 Sea Rangers
Propulsion
- 66,000 kW
Power supply
- 29,500 kW


The Ostbaden-class is Wingarde's first national-built aircraft carrier. It was launched in 1994, and the government immediately ordered the construction of two of these magnificent ships, which entered active service in 1999 and 2001. The Ostbaden proved to be effective enough to discard any future plans to acquire foreign-built aircraft carriers.

The ship was designed to be the ideal mobile base in long-term international operations, extending the range of Wingardian aircraft to reach any target in the world. Even though the carrier is a formidable vessel, it is imperative to keep her protected by other escorts all the time.

Cruisers and Destroyers


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Wernover-class Heavy Missile Cruiser
Cost: $1.9 billion (USD)

Crew
- Ship's crew: 749
-- Aircrew: 22
--- flagship staff: 18
Length
- 262 metres
-- 237 metres (at the waterline)
Beam
- 34.2 metres
-- 30 metres (at the waterline)
Draft
- 13.74 metres
Displacement
- 27,200 tons (standard)
-- 27,600 tons (full)
--- 29,330 tons (maximum)
Propulsion
- Nuclear reactors: 4
-- Oil-fired auxiliary boilers: 2
--- Steam turbines: 4 x 8,200 horsepower
---- Shafts: 2 shafts driving 5-bladed fixed-pitch propellers
Power generators
- Turbogenerators: 4 x 4,500 kW
-- Gas turbine generators: 4 x 2,400 kW
Fuel store
- auxiliary boiler fuel: 1,350 tons
-- Aviation fuel: 70 tons
Performance
- Full speed: 32 knots
-- Speed on auxiliary boilers: 15 knots
--- Endurance: 65 days
Weapons
- 4 cruise missile launchers
-- 24 underdeck container anti-ship missile launchers
--- 20 Air defense missile launchers
---- 12 missile-torpedo launchers
----- 2 180mm multi-purpose deck guns
------ 2 45mm gun mounts
Aircraft
- 3 WR-4 Sea Ranger helicopters


The Wernover-class heavy missile cruiser was an ambitious project. It was designed to provide stout defense for the fleet with its deadly missile arsenal. Capable of sinking ships from afar and providing an excellent anti-air shield around its position, the vessel impressed the government, which ordered the construction of 4 of these cruisers throughout 15 years.

The first three Wernover-class ships entered service in 1997, 2000 and 2003, whereas the fourth and last one of this batch is expected to become operative in early 2006. Government officials were skeptical about releasing this intimidating vessel to the international community, but several nations expressed their interest on it, and proper export would bring considerable revenue to Wingarde.



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Engelburg-class Destroyer
Cost: $515 million (USD)

Crew
- 344 crewmen
Displacement
- 6,900 tons (standard)
-- 8,320 tons (full)
--- 9,770 tons (maximum)
Length x beam x draft
- 163.4 x 19.1 x 8.12 metres
-- Length at waterline: 158 metres
--- Beam at waterline: 17.9 metres
Propulsion
- Power: 2 x 52,500 horsepower
-- High-pressure boilers: 4
--- Propellers: 2 fixed-pitch propellers
Generator capacity
- Turbogenerators: 2 x 2,200 kW
-- Diesel generators: 4 x 1,050 kW
Performance
- Full speed: 34 knots
-- Economic speed: 20 knots
Range
- 2778 km (full speed)
-- 7825 km (economic speed)
--- 9445 km (20 knots, maximum fuel)
---- Endurance: 40 days
Weapons
- 6 double anti-ship missile launchers
-- 2 air defense missile launchers
--- 145 mm multi-purpose deck gun 2 x 2
---- 2 30 mm defence gun mount 4 x 6
---- 566 mm torpedo tubes 2 x 2
----- 50 mines
Aircraft
- WR-4 Sea Ranger helicopter
-- Aviation fuel stock: 11 tons


The Engelburg-class destroyer was the first ship to be designed entirely by Wingardian engineers. Its role would be to patrol the waters of the archipelago during peacetime, and provide anti-submarine defense for the fleet in wartime. The vessel was launched in 1992 and entered active service in 1996, completely replacing every non-national destroyer in service by the time the extensive build program was completed in 2000. The imported vessels were promptly decomissioned and re-sold to other countries.

Submarines


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Framzig-class Attack Submarine
Cost: $1.5 billion (USD)

Crew
- 101 crewmen
-- 15 officers
Displacement
- 7,568 tons (surfaced)
-- 9,142 tons (dived)
Length
- 102.8 meters
Beam
- 13.7 meters
Draught
- 11.4 meters
Speed
- 36 knots (dived)
- 21 knots (silent)
Diving depth
- 630 meters
Weapon
- 2 cruise/anti-ship missile launchers
-- 8 700mm torpedo tubes
ESM
- WLQ-4
Decoys
- WLY-1 torpedo decoy
Radar
- BPS I-band navigation radar
Sonar
- BQQ 5D sonar suite, BQS 24
Propulsion
- NP N5-B nuclear reactor
- 2 x turbines, 56,000hp (40MW)
- 1 x Norton Power secondary propulsion submerged motor


The Framzig-class was the first Wingardian submarine design. Built to protect national interests in foreign waters, this vessel entered service in 2002 and exceeded the government's expectations. The Framzig currently patrols Wingardian territories beneath the waves, and has already sunk a number of terrorist vessels in its operational time.

This submarine was deemed an attack one from the start of the project. For ballistic missile support, Ravenholm Shipyards released the the Hilmentz-class Strategic Missile Submarine a couple of years later.

The blessed Chris will place an order for two Ostbaden-class Nucleur aircraft carriers, with $6.4 billion US wired upon approval of the order.

TO: The blessed Chris Government
FROM: Ravenholm Shipyards Inc.

SUBJECT: Your order has been processed

Construction of your ordered items, 2 (two) Ostbaden-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers has begun. Estimated completion time for the desired items is 2 (two) years. Payment has been received via electronic transfer.

Thank you for choosing Ravenholm Shipyards.

*bumpyard*

*bumpsmith*

*bumpmarine*

OOC: C'mon, people, get your ships here! ;)

ooc: I think part of your problem is your lack of selection. One sub, one carrier, and only two other surface ship, pretty small. My country also cannot afford a navy from these vessels, otherwise I would buy some.

OOC: Why would you need another type of carrier, destroyer or cruiser? Granted, I could add a ballistic submarine, but Wingarde doesn't manufacture those since it doesn't have access to nuclear weapons at the moment. I can only think of two other vessels I could add: a minesweeper and a patrol boat. However, the role of those ships is trivial, and can be carried out by other vehicles. Finally, you can't realistically get cheaper vessels, unless you purchase old models.

*bumpong*

OOC: Perhaps you should have a word with one of players behind the nations of the the world-leading shipyards for tips. Mannatopia is correct in what he said: lack of variety. Perhaps Sarzonia, The Freethinkers of Praetonia would assist...

OOC: I have more ships around, but they aren't for export at the moment. Anyway, don't expect more of the same kind (i.e. more aircraft carriers or more nuclear attack submarines). I want to keep efficient logistics.

Oh, check your tgs!

Encrypted Transmission

The United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia has been looking for a worthy battlecruiser for her navy, but so far none have been appealing to her. We see potential in Wingarde's Ravenholm Shipyards, perhaps one day it shall be in the world-class likes of Sarzonia's Portland Iron Works and Praetonia's Imperial Praetonian Shipyards. On the behalf of extending Wingardian-Southeast Asian relations, we would like to offer Ravenhom Shipyards a weapons contract.

During World War II, a German scheme entitled the 'Z-Plan' was to create a new generation of fine vessels for the Kriegsmarine to replace the loss of their great vessels, a famous example being the Bismarck. Alas, that was never carried out due to logistical reasons and the fact that Germany was on the dark side. So it was inevitable that it would lose. But as we view the Kreuzer P designs (http://www.german-navy.de/kriegsmarine/zplan/battlecruisers/index.html) as in needing of a mere modernization to challenge other battlecruisers, we shall pay fifteen billion (OOC: USD) for one vessel.

End Transmission

From: Ministry of Defence, Phillippe Dermont
To: Ravenholm Shipyards, Wingarde

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

We would be interested in the procurement of 40 "Framzig"-class Attack Submarines. They will serve as the next submarine after the "Seawolf" submarine has been phased out, to do in the next few (NS) Years. There is however one demand coming from our Marine Nationale. The delivered "Framzig's" need to be equipped with the 533.4mm converter needed to fire our Mk. 48 ADCAP torpedo. we will however be interested in buying production rights of the coming S70 Torpedo, to fit in the 700mm tubes. We are also considering some 800mm convertors to fire our Vortex underwater missiles, but this is not an immediate demand. We hope you understand our submarines will not be named the "Framzig" Class. They will be named the "Brabant" class, to the specification of the Marine Nationale.

Phillippe Dermont,
Minister of Defence,
LUXEMBOURG, VAN LUXEMBURG
Den 5. Januar 2006

TO: Van Luxemburgian Government
FROM: Ravenholm Shipyards Inc.

SUBJECT: Your order has been processed

Construction of your ordered items, 40 (forty) Framzig-class Attack Submarines (with 533.4mm converters) has begun. The order has been identified as a large purchase, so extra manufacturing facilities will be used to reduce construction time, and items will be delivered in small batches to specified locations. Estimated completion time for the desired items is 7 (seven) years. Payment has been received via electronic transfer.

Thank you for choosing Ravenholm Shipyards.

To: Ravenholm Shipyard Inc., Wingarde
From: Minister of Defence Phillippe Dermont
Subject: RE: Your order has been processed

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

We confirm the sale and order of the 40 "Framzig" Class Attack Submarines. We would like to request delivery to the ports of Toulon, Den Helder, Murmansk and Scapa Flow. They will be in need of 10 each. We would also like to request a Wingardian crew to train our men in operating the "Framzig".

Phillippe Dermont
Minister of Defence of Van Luxemburg
LUXEMBOURG, VAN LUXEMBURG
Den 6. Januar 2006

TO: Van Luxemburgian Government
FROM: Ravenholm Shipyards Inc.

SUBJECT: Delivery sites confirmed

As per your instructions, your items will be delivered in batches of 10 (ten) in regular intervals of 1 (one) year and 9 (nine) months to the specified ports of Toulon, Den Helder, Murmansk and Scapa Flow. Federal Navy instructors will travel with each batch as per your request.

Thank you for choosing Ravenholm Shipyards.

OOC: you missed my request.

OOC: I don't understand what are you requesting. I don't have such battlecruisers.

OOC: I don't understand what are you requesting. I don't have such battlecruisers.
A modernization to NS standards is what my government is asking.

OOC: But I don't have such battlecruisers, so therefore I can't modernize them. What's more, they probably don't exist since, as you said, were just a plan that was never carried out, they were just projected designs. And no, we don't design ships on demand.

OOC: So you don't do custom designs?

OOC: That's what he said.

OOC: So be it. I'll ask someone else.

*bump*

West Corinthia would be interested in acquiring 10 Engelburg-class destroyers. Upon confirmation we shall wire you $5,150,000,000 USD and hope to do business with you again in the future.

OOC: Why would you need another type of carrier, destroyer or cruiser? Granted, I could add a ballistic submarine, but Wingarde doesn't manufacture those since it doesn't have access to nuclear weapons at the moment. I can only think of two other vessels I could add: a minesweeper and a patrol boat. However, the role of those ships is trivial, and can be carried out by other vehicles. Finally, you can't realistically get cheaper vessels, unless you purchase old models.
[ooc:] Actually, there are plenty of other types of vessels one could add... that's why storefronts such as PIW have ridiculously massive selections.

First off, we have capital ships, which you don't even get into. These range from super-dreadnaughts to battleships [an SD is usually defined as a ship displacing more than 1,000,000 tonnes, with the capability to mount guns of up to 762mm (or rarely 1000mm); dreadnaughts are normally 100,000 < x < 1,000,000 tonnes in displacement and can mount guns of up to 508mm (or rarely 610mm); battleships are normally under 100,000 tonnes and can mount guns of up to 406mm (or rarely 508mm)]. Then, aside from cruisers, there are arsenal ships and battlecruisers (battlecruisers are larger than cruisers and smaller than battleships, designed for speed; arsenal ships are ships that hold large numbers of missiles); aside from destroyers, there are frigates and corvettes; aside from attack subs, there are ballistic and guided missile subs; then you can go creative and start designing submersible aircraft carriers or hydrofoil attack boats... and I'm not even that experienced where it comes to naval matters. I'd recommend at least considering a few of these options to increase the diversity of the storefront, and thus your sales and overall profits.

TO: West Corinthian Government
FROM: Ravenholm Shipyards Inc.

SUBJECT: Your order has been processed

Construction of your ordered items, 10 (ten) Engelburg-class destroyers has begun. Estimated completion time for the desired items is 1 (one) year. Payment has been received via electronic transfer.

Thank you for choosing Ravenholm Shipyards.
OOC: Czardas, I do have more ships than the ones shown here, but there aren't available for export yet. For information about them, check my NSWiki category and enter the Ravenholm Shipyards article from there. And I do know what kind of ships are you talking about:

- I dismiss super-dreadnoughts for being unfeasible by MT standards, entirely unpractical (bigger is better is a fallacy) and vulnerable.
- Though feasible, battlecruisers and battleships are equally unpractical.
- Arsenal wha?

PS: The other designs aren't being exported at the moment mainly because I'm too lazy to write descriptions for them. Gotta get down to it ASAP. :p

Ah, ok. Yes, it's true that some people don't use SDs and the like because they're impractical; in fact, I only bought my first one when a major war against nations fielding twenty or more of them threatened to erupt...

Also, for some reason NSwiki isn't working, but I'll look them up later.

*bump*

The MoD of the Republic of Agonnoga would like to buy:

1 Engelburg-class Destroyer
Cost: $515 million (USD)

Money wired upon confirmation of order

TO: Agonnogan Government
FROM: Ravenholm Shipyards Inc.

SUBJECT: Your order has been processed

Construction of your ordered items, 1 (one) Engelburg-class destroyers has begun. Estimated completion time for the desired items is 5 (five) months. Payment has been received via electronic transfer.

Thank you for choosing Ravenholm Shipyards.

OOC: Wingarde, you missed a decent oppurtunity for business and rp. The Macabees has taken the WWII battlecruiser concept and NSified it! The Ingrerier (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10380844&postcount=1134)! HAHAHAHA!

OOC: Congratulations on getting a very vulnerable, overpriced and outdated ship onto the production lines, bud. Thanks, but I'll stick with my Wernover-class. :)

OOC: I didn't get the exact same carbon copy. They merely based it off.