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Westland-Globex Naval Systems

Grand Plutocracy
08-02-2006, 20:46
Westland-Globex Naval Systems


Welcome to the WGNS page, designed to provide your nation with all the naval vessels and systems you could need.

WG Naval Dockyards can provide order-built warships or, for a cheaper option, naval refit services for your fleet.

Payment Methods:


All prices in US$;
Customers must calculate the total cost themselves;
Westland-Globex will assume your military budget is based upon one third of your nations military budget and bank account status (see below);
Any orders overspending assets will be cancelled;
Any incorrect sums may be subject to a 1% charge;
All payments are to be paid after order confirmation.


Bank Accounts: WG Naval Systems will accept payment of goods from your CGP Central Bank account, if you hold one. If you wish to make payment from this source in part or whole, please indicate this when you place your order.

The Central Bank assumes that any government waste (expenditures not used by the government) can be saved and used to purchase services, goods or deal on the GRFT Stock Exchange (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10365316#post10365316). If you want to open an account, please telegram the Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy.

Naval Warship Purchase

NWP offers nations to purchase pre-designed warships, constructed in state-of-the-art dockyards, and fully fitted.

Aircraft Carriers

ACs are useful for a variety of roles, including the strategic application of air power, command of the sea and as mobile command centres for fleets and land forces operating away from a national homeland. WG shipyards currently produce four carrier types:

Guardian Class
A WG Naval Design original specification, this is the ultimate naval command centre and unsurpassed for projecting naval power. The first ship is still under construction, but orders are open.
Price: US$5.1bn
See an artists impression (http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/photogallery/Carriers/DCS04-80-2.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10384984#post10384984)

Nimitz Class:
WG Naval Design portfolio has recently added the Nimitz Class AC to its portfolio.
Price: US$4.5bn
See the CGPS Indefectible on her sea trials: File Picture (http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=31457)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10384984#post10384984)

Enterprise Class
Although slightly smaller than the Nimitz class, ships of this type can conduct maintain the same operational capability as their more expensive successors.
Price: US$4.1bn
Photo: Enterprise Class (http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/photogallery/Carriers/S98-1A.JPG)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10384984#post10384984)

Invincible Carriers
Ideal for smaller navies, or for tactical operations within enclosed/smaller theatres of operation.
Price: US$1.2bn
See the Interactive Promotional Film! (http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/upload/package/49/index.html)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10384984#post10384984)

Cruisers and Frigates

Cruisers (designated CR) are capable of independent missions, supporting other operations and engaging multiple targets simultaneously. Frigates are role specific, designed to protect other vessels and carry out anti-submarine operations designated FR), making them ideal carrier escorts.

CR Vengeance Class
One of the most up-to date cruisers available, capable of long-range independent operations.
Price: US$1.3bn
See CGPS Vengeance at sea (http://www.port-royal.navy.mil/images/PRL_photos/cg73_08.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10386761#post10386761)

FR Type 23 Duke Class
Ideally suited for escort duties, the Type 23 has a large armoury giving the ship the ability to operate independently for certain operations.
Price: US$650m
Type 23 Firing Missile (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/Type23-IronDuke-989583959f.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10386761#post10386761)

FR Type 22 Broadsword Class
Larger (but faster) than the Type 23, the Broadsword can fill a variety of roles.
Price: US$675m
Broadsword at sea (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/Type22-Campbeltown-988206627f.jpg)

CR Kirov Class
A powerful, nuclear powered cruiser, the Kirov class has a wide variety of weapons and sensors.
Price: US$920m
Kirov at sea (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rus/kirov-DNST8401652.JPG)

Ballistic-Missile Submarines

Ballistic-Missile Submarine (or SSBN) usually operates at long range, while secretly maintaining position at sea for several months. SSBNs are ideal if you wish to maintain a flexible nuclear deterrent. Our shipyards currently produce:

Trident Class
Tridents carry 24 ballistic missiles or 24 guided missiles (SSGN)
Price: SSBN US$4.9bn
Price: SSGN US$4.4bn
See Trident Class on Sea Trials (http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/slbm/ssbn731-p01a.jpg)
See the Plans for the Trident Submarine (http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/slbm/ohio_plan.gif)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10385840#post10385840)

Polaris Class
16 Polaris missiles
Price: US$2.1bn
Polaris entering port (http://navysite.de/ssbn/ssbn608_3.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10385840#post10385840)

Lafayette Class
16 Poseidon payload, nuclear torpedoes (MK-45)
Price: US$2bn
Poseidon Class at Sea (http://navysite.de/ssbn/ssbn616_4.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10385840#post10385840)

Le Triomphant Class
16 M45 SLBM Missiles
Price: US$2.3bn
Le Triomphant under construction at WG Naval Dockyards (http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aj.cashmore/france/submarines/letriomphant/letriomphant2.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10385840#post10385840)

Intercept Submarines

Intercept/Attack submarines are flexible tactical/strategic vessels, designed to protect coastline/task forces from other submarines; collect intelligence; land special forces; as launch pads for missiles. WG currently builds these classes:

Virginia Class
MK-48 ADCAP torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles.
Price: US$955m
Photo: At sea (http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=21515)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389665#post10389665)

Seawolf Class
Tomahawk missiles, MK-48 torpedoes, eight torpedo tubes
Price: US$925m
Photo: At sea (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/seawolf2.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389665#post10389665)

Los Angeles Class
Tomahawk missiles, VLS tubes , MK-48 torpedoes, 4 torpedo tubes
Price: US$850m
Photo: At sea (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/ssn-767-p01.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389665#post10389665)

Trafalgar Class
5 tubes capable of firing: Spearfish Torpedoes RN Sub Harpoon Missiles Tomahawk Missiles
Price: US$500m
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389665#post10389665)

Destroyers

Destroyers are fast vessels, used as escorts and submarine hunters.

Arleigh Burke class
Standard missile; Harpoon; Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) missiles; Tomahawk; six Mk-46 torpedoes (from two triple tube mounts)
Price: US$613m
Photo: At sea (http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/ddg-52-barry2.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389866#post10389866)

Type 42 Destroyer
Twin Sea Dart Missile launcher 114mm (4.5 inch) Mk 8 gun 2 x 20mm Close range guns 2 x Vulcan Phalanx close in weapons system (CIWS) 2 x Triple anti submarine torpedo tubes NATO Seagnat and DLF3 Decoy Launchers
Aircraft: Lynx MK 8 helicopters with: Sea Skua anti-ship missiles, Stingray anti-submarine torpedoes, Mk 11 depth charges and Machine guns
Price: US$430m
Photo: At sea (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/Type42-Exeter-988621905f.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389866#post10389866)

Type 956 Destroyer
8 - SS-N-22 Sunburn (3M-80 Zubr) (2 quad) launchers active/passive radar homing to 87 nm at 2.5 Mach (4.5 Mach for attack) sea-skimmer. As with others of the later units of this class, the launchers on these units are longer that early Soviet units and fire modified missiles with a range longer than the 60 nm of earlier units; SAM 2 - SA-N-7 Gadfly (Uragan) command/semi-active radar and IR homing to 13.5 nm at 3 Mach ; 44 missiles Multiple channels of fire; Guns: 4 - 130 mm/70 (2 twin) AK 130 85' elevation 35 - 45 rds/min to 16 nm and 4 - 30 mm/65 AK 630 6 barrels per mounting 85' elevation 3,000 rds/min to 2 km; 4 - 21 in (533 mm) (2 twin) tubes Combination of 53cm torpedoes; Mortars: 2 RBU 1000 6-barreled range 1,000m 120 rockets carried; torpedo countermeasure; Mine rails for up to 40 and decoys: 8 - PK 10 and 2 - PK 2 chaff launchers
Price: US$640m
Photo: At sea (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/images/sovremenny-DNSC9401280_JPG.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389866#post10389866)

Spurance Class
Two Mk 45 5-inch/54 calibre lightweight guns, one MK 41 VLS for Tomahawk, ASROC and Standard missiles, Mk 46 torpedoes (two triple tube mounts), Harpoon missile launchers, one Sea Sparrow launcher, one Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) System, two 20mm Phalanx CIWS
Price: US$600
Photo: At sea (http://navysite.de/dd/dd963_5.jpg)
See the Full Specification (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10389866#post10389866)

Battleships


Auxiliary Naval Warships, including Costal Defence


Refit Services