Review and Editing of Unit Descriptions

[cdnice]

#1323 DDH Iroquois, 1976, #202 DDH Iroquois, 1984

Overview: Designed in the late 1960s, the Iroquois were designed as a unique solution for long-range anti-submarine warfare. Their primary weapon for this role was their complement of two CH-124 Sea King helicopters, which were supported on a large flight deck with a two-helicopter hangar that collectively took up roughly half of the ship's available area.

Details: As built, the Iroquois class ships were armed with a quick-firing OTO Melara 5"/54 forward, which provided good anti-surface/naval gunfire support capability, as well as close-ranged anti-aircraft defence. Point anti-aircraft defence was provided by NATO Sea Sparrow missiles, launched via a one-of-a-kind twin quad launcher situated just forward of the bridge. No other ships, in any navy, used this system. Anti-submarine capability was provided by two Mk.32 triple torpedo launchers, port and starboard, in addition to helicopter launched torpedoes. As well, a single Mk.NC 10 Limbo ASW mortar was provided in a well in the quarterdeck, aft of the helicopter deck.

Specifications:

Displacement: 4,700t
Length: 128.92m
Beam: 15.24m
Draught: 4.42m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines, 7400 shp; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp;
Complement: 285
Speed: 29kn
Range: 8,300km @ 12kn

Notes: No other ships, in any navy, used the classes missile launcher system. The missiles would be trained outboard of the launcher (in the deckhouse forward of the bridge) on launcher arms port and starboard, with four missiles to an arm. The arms would be brought back inboard for reloading. At the time, much was made of the fact that these ships tied together, in a viable package, an Italian gun, American missiles, with a Dutch radar and fire control system.

Sources
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/tribal/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Iroquois-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer



#1953 DDH 280 Iroquois, 1991 Gulf War Mod Athabaskan

Overview: HMCS Athabaskan was deployed on Operation Friction, the Canadian Forces contribution to the international coalition naval task force serving in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (the Gulf War). Athabaskan was the flagship of the Canadian Naval Task Group and served in the central Persian Gulf, with other coalition naval forces, through the fall of 1990.

Details: During the Gulf War of 1990/91, ATHABASKAN was sent to the Persian Gulf along with two other ships. She was quickly upgraded with a new mine-avoidance sonar, Phalanx 20mm CIWS (mounted over the inoperative Limbo mortar well) and shoulder launched Blowpipe and Javelin missiles.

Specifications:

Displacement: 4,700t
Length: 128.92m
Beam: 15.24m
Draught: 4.42m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines, 7400 shp; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp;
Complement: 285
Speed: 29kn
Range: 8,300km @ 12kn

Notes: When USS PRINCETON was disabled after hitting a mine in the northern Gulf, ATHABASKAN escorted a tug to her rescue and escorted both ships back out through the minefield.

Sources
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/tribal/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Iroquois-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Athabaskan_(DDG_282)



#723 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 1992, #725 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 1999, #273 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 2002, #467 DDH Iroquois TRUMP, 2005-14

Overview: These destroyers were all launched in the early 1970's, primarily as anti-submarine destroyers. The first Canadian warships (other than AORs) to carry multiple helicopters, they were also the first ships to be powered entirely by gas turbines in a COGOG (Combined Gas Or Gas) arrangement. Well suited to sea conditions in the North Atlantic, they made very effective anti-submarine platforms.

Details: During the late 80's and early 90's, they underwent major refits under TRUMP (Tribal Class Update and Modernization Program) and emerged as area air defence destroyers. TRUMP saw the "playboy bunny" funnels replaced with a single large funnel, the addition of new search and fire control radars, the replacement of the old 5" gun with a new 76mm one, the addition of a Mk.41 VLS, and other changes. Although hampered slightly by the lack of a 3D radar (cut as a cost saving measure), it is nevertheless reported that they can shoot down any aircraft within 50 nautical miles with their Standard SM-2 (MR) missiles. Though greatly improved, it should be noted that TRUMP was a stopgap measure only, and these ships are not in serious competition with purpose-built AAW ships such as the USN's Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) class. Sonar upgrades ensure continued ASW abilities.

Specifications:

Displacement: 5,100t
Length: 128.92m
Beam: 15.24m
Draught: 4.42m
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2x 570 KF cruise gas turbines, 12,788 shp; 2x Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp;
Complement: 285
Speed: 29kn
Range: 8,300km @ 12kn

Notes: During the refits the ships were also NBC-sealed. Algonquin completed in 1991, Iroquois in 1992, and Athabaskan in 1994. Although Huron was intended to serve until 2015, cutbacks in the navy’s budget forced her premature retirement.

Sources
http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/tribal/
https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Canadian-Navy/Destroyer/Iroquois-class.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer

[Parel803]

#1795 - A 11 Endeavour (New Zealand - 1988). Some info taken from JFS 13/14.

OVERVIEW: The endeavour is a fleet replenishment tanker for diesel, avcat and cargo.

DETAILS: Endeavour has two MAN-Burmeister & Wain diesels and 1 Shaft.
Cargo capacity is 5500 tons F76 diesel, 100 tons F44 aviation fuel and 20 containers for solid cargo.
Two RAS (Replanishment At Sea) rigs for two units simultaneously.
One helicopter spot, no hanger.
The oiler Endeavour can also be used for logistics support to ground and air forces ashore.
No weapons and I-Band & E/F- band navigation radars

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 12589 ton (full)
Speed:13.5 kts (max)
Engineering: 2x MAN-Burmeister& Wain diesels, 5780 hp
Range: 8000 nm @ 13.5 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: crew 50

NOTES: Decommissioned December 2017. She is broken up and recycles in India.

SOURCES: "Jane's Fighting Ships 2013/2014";
"HMNZS Endeavour (A11)." Wikipedia. Last Modified: 04-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Endeavour_(A11);
"New Zealand Navy decommissions Endeavour after 30 years." Baird Maritime. Last Modified:18-12-2017. https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat ... -30-years/;

regards GJ

[cdnice]

#3192 FFG TBD, CSC(Type 26), 2022

Overview: The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is the RCN’s programme to build 15 CSC multi-role ships which will replace both the retired Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class frigates. The CSC will be able to conduct air, surface, sub-surface and information warfare missions simultaneously, whether in patrol conditions or full-scale combat. It can also conduct counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, interdiction and embargo missions for medium intensity operations.

Details: The weapons suite for the CSC will include 127mm main gun, two stabilised rapid fire 30mm naval gun systems, LMC MK 41 missile vertical launch system, 32-cell MK54 lightweight torpedoes, twin launch tubes, and MBDA Sea Ceptor close-in air defence system. The warships can be armed with a wide range of missiles including Raytheon Standard Missile 2, Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow point defence missile, Tomahawk land attack missiles and Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile. An integrated underwater warfare system will include Ultra Electronics’ S2150 hull-mounted sonar, towed low frequency active & passive sonar, and SEA SENTOR S21700 towed torpedo countermeasures. General Dynamics’ sonobuoy processing system and expendable acoustic countermeasures will also be installed aboard the vessels.
The warship can carry a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter and provide facilities for embarking remotely piloted systems. It will also feature reconfigurable mission and boat bays including a 9m rescue boat, two 9-12m multi-role boats, Rolls Royce’ mission bay handling system, and modular mission support capacity.
The LMC SPY-7 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar will be installed for continuous surveillance and protection against modern threats. The ship will also be fitted with MDA’s solid state AESA target illuminator, X- and S-band navigation radars, electro-optical and infrared systems, laser warning and countermeasures system, radio frequency and electronic jammers, and electronic decoy system.

Specifications:
Displacement: 7,800t
Length: 151.4m
Beam: 20.75m
Draught: 8m
Propulsion: CODLOG: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine; 4 × Rolls-Royce MTU Type 20V 4000 M53B high-speed diesel generators; 2 × General Electric electric motors
Complement: 204
Speed: 27 kn
Range: 7,000nm

Notes: Given the need to fully develop the Canadian design, tool up the shipyard and first complete the preceding eight-vessel Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship project, the currently envisaged start date for construction is in 2024 with the first vessel probably not entering service until the early 2030s. The last ship is expected to have been delivered, commissioned and upgraded to have complete operational capability by the late 2040s

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Surface_Combatant
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/canadian-surface-combatant/
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/canadian-surface-combatant.html
https://www.navalreview.ca/category/broadsides/canadian-surface-combatant-csc/
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/csc-home.page
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/assets/NAVY_Internet/docs/en/fleet/rcn_csc_factsheet-8x11_web.pdf

[maverick3320]

Fantastic idea!

Any chance we could do this for sensors as well? In many cases it's much harder to find open source information for sensors than for weapons/platforms.

[CV60]

Fantastic idea!

Any chance we could do this for sensors as well? In many cases it's much harder to find open source information for sensors than for weapons/platforms.

Right now we are concentrating on the description files for aircraft, subs, facilities, ships, weapons and satellites, as those are already in the game. With that said, if the game begins to allow description files to be added to sensors, we certainly can. Some sensors, such as land based radars and SOSUS arrays are modeled as facilities, and we are gradually adding to their description files. The DB 3000 is fairly well developed for these types of radars, although there is a lot yet to do.

[Parel803]

#2441 & #2698 L-421, Canterbury
* Did not find the differnece between the two in the DB or on the net.

OVERVIEW: The Canterbury is a multi-role Vessel for Amphibious operations and as Sealift.

DETAILS: Beside the Amphibious ops the Canterbury provides limited tactical sealift capacity for disaster relief, humantarian relief ops, peace support ops. The ship is also used as principle training ship. The ship features an ice-strengthened hull to operate in the sub-Antarctic waters
She has 1451 m2 cargo space and is equipped to hold 8 containers with ammo and up to two with hazardous materials, She can house 33 20ft ISO containers in total. Two 60 tons cranes to deploy 2 medium landing crafts (23 m). 243 troops can be on board.
The hangar can accomodat 4 NH-90 of 2 SH-2G Seasprites. The helicopterdeck has two spots and is capable of receiving Chinook size helipcopters
The crew of 78 can be expanded with 45 persons for medical, staff, trainees, aviation, etc. 243 troop can be embarked. The ship has self-contained hospital with surgical capability
The canterbury has I and E/F navigation band radars and an ESM system. Weapons are the 25mm M242 Bushmaster at the formt and 2x .50 calibre MG's

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 9012 kts (full)
Speed: 19 (max), 16 kts (eco)
Engineering: CODADE; 2 Wärstilä 9L32 diesels with 12000 hp, 3 Volvo Penta aux diesels with 4916 hp. 2 Shafts; cp props
Range: 6000 at 15 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: Crew 78 + 45 space for additional crew like aviation, staff, trainees, medical, etc. Plus 243 troops

NOTES: Design is based on commercial Ro-Ro.

SOURCES: Jane's Fighting Ships 2013/2014;
"HMNZS Canterbury – Multi-Role Vessel (MRV)." Naval Technology. Last Modified: ?. https://www.naval-technology.com/projec ... essel-mrv/;
"HMNZS Canterbury - L421." Last Modified: ?. https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/navy/capability ... bury-l421/;
"HMNZS Canterbury (L421)." Last Modified: 19-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Canterbury_(L421);

regards GJ

[cdnice]

#718 FFH Halifax, 1992

Overview: The Canadian Patrol Frigate Project called for the delivery of 12 new ships named after Canadian cities to replace the St. Laurent and follow-on classes. It was, at the time, the largest military procurement program ever undertaken by Canada. The total program cost was quoted as C$9.4 billion for all 12 ships in 1997.

Details: The Halifax class is designed primarily as an anti-submarine warfare combatant, with a secondary role as a general-purpose warship. The frigates also operate in support of Canada’s NATO and UN missions and guard Canadian home waters. In order to minimize detection, the design incorporates the latest stealth technology built in. The magnetic signature has been minimized by a comprehensive degaussing system. Underwater radiated noise has been reduced under a strict noise-control program.

The primary long-range radar is the SPS-49, a two-dimensional air search radar. The Swedish Sea Giraffe 150 HC radar, designed to track small objects including sea-skimming missiles, is the primary medium-range air/surface search radar. Propulsion is via a combined diesel or gas turbine (CODOG) system.
The principal sonar system is a low-frequency hull-mounted SQS-505 active sonar with passive capability. There also is a passive towed array sonar, the SQR 501 CANTASS (Canadian Tactical Towed Array Sonar) system, which uses the wet end of the SQR-19 TACTAS.

The AAW VLS is located on either side of the superstructure with two banks of eight Sea Sparrow missile cells each. Anti-ship firepower is provided by Harpoon missiles, normally four are carried, but up to eight can be carried. These systems are supported by a Bofors 57 mm L70 Mk 2 gun which also has a substantial anti-air role. ASW protection is provided by two 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for short-range, as well as one CH-124A Sea King helicopter for long-range ASW. The Sea King carries a dipping sonar and sonobuoys. Its armament consists of four lightweight torpedoes.

Specifications:
Displacement: 4,750 tonnes (full load)
Length: 135.5m
Beam: 16.4m
Draught: 4.94m
Propulsion: CODOG: 2xGE LM2500-30 gas turbines; 1xSEMT Pielstick 20PA6-V280 MPC
Complement: 195 (230)
Speed: 29kt
Range: 3,930 nm at 18 kt (turbine), 6,000 nm at 15 kt (diesel), 9,500 nm at 13 kt

Notes: Second Flight: The original plan was for the second group of six ships to have a 10-meter hull extension. In initial drafts, this was to have provided additional Sea Sparrow missile launch tubes, but these were deleted to save money. Third Flight: The original Canadian Patrol Frigate included a possible third flight of six ships. This proposal would have had AAW derivatives of the Halifax class be built after the 12 ASW variants were completed. The AAW version would feature a Mk 41 VLS for Standard SM-2 Block 4 missiles, with the new Canadian/Dutch/German APAR (active phased array radar).

#1321 FFH Halifax, 1998

Details: All ships of the class had their hull-mounted sonars upgraded to SQS-510 standard by the end of 1998, retaining the same array as on the 505(V)6.

#2485 FFH Halifax, 2008 ESSM Refit

Details: Upgrade of AAW missiles with RIM-162C ESSM replacing the previous RIM-7P Sea Sparrows. ESM/ELINT added with the CA/ULR-501 Seasearch and an improved and extended range navigation radar with the CA/SPS-506[Type 1007] replacing the Sperry Mk.340

#1898 FFH Halifax, 2012 HCM/FELEX Refit

Details: In June 2007, the Canadian government launched the Halifax-class Modernization Project/Frigate Life Extension. Capabilities within HCM/FELEX program included: a new Combat Management System; new radar suite; an Identification System, IFF Mode S/5 –Identification Friend or Foe Mode S/5; internal communications system upgrades; Harpoon Missile system upgrade (surface-to-surface); and new Electronic Warfare system. Additional HCM projects included: Long-range infrared search and track system (SIRIUS); upgrade to 57mm/70 Bofors Mk3 Naval Gun; RIM-162C Evolved Seasparrow Missiles; RGM-84L Harpoon II missiles with land attack capability; New Missile Decoy Countermeasures System; New Integrated Platform Management System; and New Navigation Radars

Notes: Refit began on the first frigate, HMCS Halifax, in October 2010 and all 12 frigates will be upgraded by 2017. The first upgraded frigate entered service in 2012.

Sources:
https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/halifax/
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2016/11/halifax-class-modernization-frigate-life-extension-felex.html
https://www.cntha.ca/static/documents/mej/mej-82.pdf
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/halifax/
www.forcastinternational.com Archived Report: Halifax Class - Archived 04/2003
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/frigates-home.page

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[cdnice]

#1534 MM Kingston, 1996

Overview: This design dates to the 1980's, when it was apparent that the then-current fleet of training ships were in desperate need of replacement. It was also necessary to reclaim some of the mine countermeasures capability that had been lost in the Canadian Navy which led to the KINGSTON class of MCDV's (Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels) being ordered.

Detail: Mainly manned by the Naval Reserves these ships carry out a multitude of missions, including coastal patrol, light mine countermeasures, route surveys and ROV handling. As a cost saving measure, the KINGSTON class are largely built to civilian standards. The ships have a diesel - electric propulsion system which drives two azimuth, or Z-, drives which can rotate a full 360 degrees which makes these ships extremely maneuverable. The various payloads (for minesweeping, ROVs, sidescan sonar, etc) for these ships are modular, meaning that they can be embarked and disembarked with relative ease, and moved from ship to ship as required.

Specifications:
Displacement: 970t
Length: 55.31m
Beam: 11.3m
Draught: 3.4m
Crew: 31-36
Armament: 1x40mm single Bofors, 2x 12.7mm machine guns
Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4xWartsila SCAM V12 diesels, 2xZ drives driven by electric motors
Speed: 15 knots
Range: 5,000nm

Notes: Available payloads: 2x Indal Technologies AN/SLQ-38 deep mechanical minesweeping systems; 4x MDA Ltd. AN/SQS-511 heavyweight high-definition Route Survey System; 1x ISE Ltd. Trailblazer bottom object inspection vehicle; 1x ISE Ltd. HYSUB 50 deep seabed intervention system; 2xFullerton and Sherwood Ltd. six-man, two-compartment containerised diving systems; 2xMDA Ltd. Interim Remote Minehunting and Disposal System control van. Furthermore, the vessels have additional systems not in an ISO container format that can be fitted, including; 2x L3/Klein K 5500 high definition side scan sonars 4x L3/Klein K 3000 dual frequency side scan sonars; 2x Deep Ocean Engineering Inc. Phantom 4 remotely operated vehicles (ROV)

Sources:
https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/kingston/
http://jproc.ca/rrp/kingston.html
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/mcdv-home.page
https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/kingston/


#2678 MM Kingston, 1999

Notes: CA/SQS-511 Towfish deployed on HMCS Kingston

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[cdnice]

Airbus A.330-200 MRTT – 2029

OVERVIEW: The Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project was launched in 2018 to replace the RCAF CC-150 Polaris tanker fleet with a multirole aircraft capable of conducting a wide range of missions including NATO and NORAD operations, ranging from air-to-air refuelling to strategic government of Canada transport and aeromedical evacuation. It is expected that 6 planes will be purchased for the three main missions VIP, Transport and Air to Air Refueling.

DETAILS: The A330 MRTT can carry up to 111 tonnes of fuel, It has the capacity of offloading 50,000 kg of fuel to a broad range of receivers during a four-hour loitering mission at over 1,000 nm from its take-off point.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Tanker (Air Refueling)
Crew: 2
Min Speed: 230 kt
Max Speed: 520 kt
Wingspan: 60.3 m
Height: 17.4 m
Length: 58.8 m
Max Payload: 0 kg
Empty Weight: 125000 kg
Max Weight: 230000 kg
Operator: Air Force
Commissioned: 2029
Propulsion: 2x CF6-80E1

NOTES: In April 2021, it was announced that Airbus was deemed the only qualified supplier to replace Canada's RCAF CC-150 Polaris refuelling and VIP transport aircraft.

SOURCES:
https://rusi-ns.ca/refuelling-rcaf-aircraft-post-2020/
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airbus-a330-mrtt-cleared-to-pursue-canadian-tanker-deal/143163.article
https://www.airbus.com/defence/a330mrtt.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A330_MRTT
https://www.defencetalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/airbus-a330-MRTT-refueling.jpg
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/airbus-deemed-only-qualified-supplier-for-new-rcaf-refueling-and-vip-aircraft

[Parel803]

#239 - 3505 Jerong [FPB-45]

OVERVIEW: The Jerong class gunboat is a lighter variant of the Lurssen class. Build for patrolling EEZ, Illigal immigrants, anti-piracy, etc missions.

DETAILS: The Jorong class has 3 MTU TB90 diesels with 3 shafts. With a total crew of 36.
A small RHIB can be launched with it's small crane
The main gun is a Bofors 57mm/70 Mk1 with a range of 9.2 nm. Furthermore a Bofors 40mm/70 gun. For sensors an ESM and two I-band navigation radars, the Fire-Control is the Naja director EO with a WM28 radar.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 210 tons (standard), 255 tons (full)
Speed: 32 kts (max)
Engineering: 3 MTU MB 16V 538 TB90 diesels 9000hp 6.6MW sustained. 3 Shafts
Range: 2000 nm @ 14 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 36

NOTES: Updated in 2021 with new main engines, propellors, generators gearboxes and shafts

SOURCES: JFS 13/14
"JERONG fast attack craft (gun) (1976-1977)." Navpedia. LastModified:2019. https://navypedia.org/ships/malaysia/mal_cf_jerong.htm;
"Jerung-class gunboat." Wikipedia. Last Modified:01-10-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerung-class_gunboat;
"World Navies Today: Malaysia." hazegray. Last Modified:23-03-2021 https://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/asiap ... ysia.htm#3;
"Royal Malaysian Navy Completes Modernization of KD Jerong Fast Attack Craft." Military wikileaks. Last modified:? https://militaryleak.com/2021/04/17/roy ... ack-craft/;


remarks: Jane's fighting Ships lost the mentioning of the WM08 and Naja EO between 1990 and 2004. One ref mentioned a update of the class in the mid 90's but no evidence found.

[Parel803]

#1231 - 516 Teluk Banten

OVERVIEW: The Amphibious Teluk Banten class is the command version of Teluk Semanga class. A tank landing ship.

DETAILS: The Taluk Banten has 2 diesels with 2 shafts.
Can hold 200 troop and 1800 tons cargo could consist of 17 MBT's. 2 LCVP's in davits
The hanger can hold 2x AS332 Super Puma size helicopter with 1 extra helicopter on the helocopter deck
Besides a crew of 90 she can holds 200 troops
The Taluk Banten class has 2 40mm/70 Bofors gun, 2 Rhienmetall 20mm gun and 2 DShK 12.7mm MG. The sensor are two radar, one JRC or Decca I-band and one Raytheon E/F-band navigation radar.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 3810 tons (full), 1800 tons (standard)
Speed: 15 kts
Engineering: 2 diesels, 12800 hp, 9.41MW sustained. 2 shafts
Range: 7500 nm @ 13 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: 90 crew and 200 troops

NOTES: 1 unit in class also acted as hospital ship

SOURCES: JFS 13/14, JFS 15/16
"KRI Teluk Banten (516)." wikipedia. Last Modified:28-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KRI_Teluk_Banten_(516);
"World Navies Today: Indonesia." Hazygrey. LastModified: 24-03-2002. https://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/asiapac/indones.htm;
"Rheinmetall 20mm Barking from Stern KRI Teluk Ende 517." Indomiliter. LastModified:12-04-2021. https://www.indomiliter.com/rheinmetall ... -ende-517/;

[Parel803]

#1616 - A 580 Akar (Turkey - 1987)

OVERVIEW: The Akar class oil-replenisher has two units in class who differ in cargo capacity and sensor fit. The second unit Yarbay Kudret Gungor is classified as a logistic support vessel were the Akar is primariliy a tanker

DETAILS: The Akar class ships have one diesel with one shaft. The Akar has 16000 tons oil fuel and the seond unit in the class has 9980 tons of fuel, 2700 tons of water, 80 tons hub oil and 500m3 stores. They have two oil replanish positions, one on each side.
The class has a helicopter deck for medium size helipcopter. Total crew of 203 possible.
The weapons are on Akar a twin 76mm(3in)/50 gun and two Bofors 40mm/70 and on the Yarbay one Raytheon 20mm/76 Mk 15 Vulcan Phalanx and two Bofors 40mm/70. I-band Decca navigation radar and on Akar a Mk 63 and on the secon unit a SPG-34.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 19661 tons (full)
Speed: 16 (max)
Engineering: 1 diesel, 6400 hp, 4.78 MW. 1 shaft
Range: 6000 nm @ 14 kts
Endurance: ?
Complement: 203 crew

NOTES: Images probable shows Phalanx on both units

SOURCES: JFS 15/16
"Akar-class replenishment oiler." wikipedia. Last Modified: 11-07-2021

[CV60]

Draft description file for AN/TPS-65 radar (Facility_1042). Quick question for the community: This is listed as a 3-D radar in the database, but I have found some sources that indicate it is a 2-D radar. Does anyone have any authoritative cites for it being a 2-D or a 3-D radar?

OVERVIEW: The AN/TPS-65 is an medium range, 2-D, transportable air traffic control radar operating in the D (NATO) band.

DETAILS: The AN/TPS-65 is a military air traffic control radar, and is compatible with various subsystems designed for commercial air traffic control purposes.

Specifications:

Frequency: 1.250-1.350 GHz (D Band (NATO), L Band (IEEE)))
Power output: 3 kW(average); 100 kW (peak)
PRF: 300, 375, 500, 750 Hz (est)
Range Resolution: 150 m (range), 0.35 degrees azimuth
On/Off time: unknown
Deploy/Stow Time 60 min (est)

Range: up to 160 nm



NOTES: The TPS-65 has the same basic features as the TPS-63(V), except that it is dualized with redundant units, and is tailored to be the primary airfield surveillance radar sensor for the Marine Corps Air Traffic Control and Landing System.

SOURCES: AN/TPS-63 - Radartutorial. (n.d.). Grundlagen der Radartechnik. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 36.en.html; AN/TPS-65 - Radartutorial. (n.d.). Grundlagen der Radartechnik. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 20.en.html ; An/tps-65. (n.d.). Military Periscope. https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapo ... s/antps-65 ; Radar_descptn_3. (n.d.). https://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_3.html ; Pike, J. (2011, July 7). An/tps-63. GlobalSecurity.org. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... tps-63.htm

[Parel803]

#1562 - 357 Bung Tomo [Nakhoda Ragam, F2000] (Indonesia - 2015)

OVERVIEW: The Bung Tomo class are multifunctional guided missile corvettes and based on the Yarrow F2000 design. Used in an Offshore Patrol role.

DETAILS: Bung Tomo have 4 MAN diesels for a max speed of 30 kts.
Two cranes to launch two small RHIB's (Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat). A platform for 1 Medium size helicopter like AS565 Panther but no hanger.
There are 103 berths for 79 crew and 24 spares.
Weapons of Bung Tomo are 1x 76mm dual purpose gun, 2x 30mm AA guns, 8x Exocet ASM (Anti Ship Missile), 16 cell Seawolf SAM (Surface to Air Missile) and 2x triple tube for Mk46 Torpedoes. For sensors thay have AWS-9 3D air/surface radar, T-1007 navigation radar, Scout LPI I-band radar, two 1802SW trackers and a TMS4130C1 hull mounted sonar. The EO/IR is Radamec 2500, for EW there is Cutlass 242 RESM, Falcon DS300 CESM, Scropion jammers and two Super Barricade chaff launchers.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 1940 tons (full), 1500 tons (standard)
Speed: 30 kts (max)
Engineering: CODAD 4x MAN 20 RK270 diesels with 40500 hp, 2 shafts cp props
Range: 5000 nm @ 12 kts
Endurance: 14 days
Complement: 79 crew + 24 spare berths

NOTES: In 2020 a contract was signed with Thales to have all units modernised in 2023 including CMS (Combat Management System), Sensors and TDL (Tactical Data-Link)

SOURCES: "JFS 15/16"
"onderwerp." Van wie. Last Modified:... .URL;
"Bung Tomo Class Corvettes Indonesia." PakistanDefence Forum. LastModified:18-04-2021. https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/bung-tom ... ia.427341/;
"Bunng Yomo." Navypedia. LastModified:2019. https://navypedia.org/ships/indonesia/i ... g_tomo.htm;
"Bung Tomo-class corvette." Wikipedia. LastModified:30-09-2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bung_Tomo-class_corvette

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Draft Don-class Submarine Tender Description for comment by the community

OVERVIEW: The Don-class AS is a diesel-electric powered, twin shaft submarine tender, intended to provide logistical support for submarines in distant operations.

DETAILS: The Don-class was conceived as logistics vessels to support a dispersed Soviet submarine fleet in distant operations in the event of a nuclear war. The ships could provide emergency repairs, resupplying and rearming of up to 8-12 submarines. Each ship of the class had storage space for 42 533-mm torpedoes, and a single 100-ton crane fitted at the bow, one 10-ton crane, two 5-ton cranes and two 1-ton cranes.

In the 1970's, the class were converted into flagships.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Displacement: 5,030 tons (standard); 7,150 (fully loaded)
Dimensions: Length 137.2m, beam 16.8, draught 6.5m
Propulsion: 4 diesel engines 2 PG-101 electric motors, 8,000 hp, 2 fixed pitch propellers
Speed: 16 kts
Endurance: 21,000 nm @ 10 knots; 40 days
Crew: 350
Aviation: aft helicopter deck, no hangar;
Cargo: 42 533 mm torpedoes (in storage)
Armament: 4x1 100mm gun; 4x2 57mm guns
In Service: 1958-1998

NOTES: IOC:1958. The class was the USSR's first purpose-built submarine tenders. The Don-class were re-purposed for use as flagships in the 1970's. Units in class: Batur; Fedor Vidyaev; Viktor Kotelnikov; Magomed Gadzhiev; Dmitriy Galkin; PB-3. One hull, Nikolay Kartashov transfered to Indonesia in 1962 and re-named KRI Ratalungi.

SOURCES: Submarine tenders - Project 310. (n.d.). Accessed 26 October 2021. https://russianships.info/eng/support/project_310.htm; Naval Institute, "Combat Fleets of the World, 1990/91, pg. 635"

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Ship #2842 - P 106 Akwayafe [Rodman 101 PB] (Cameroon - 2000)

OVERVIEW: The Akwayafe class is a Rodman-101 Coastal Patrol Craft with a GRP hull, diesel-electric powered with 2 shafts

DETAILS: Crew is reported beteen 9 and 12 with a max total of 16. They have a Furuno navigation radar and 2x 12.7 mm MG's.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 64 tons (full), 46 tons (standard)
Speed: 26 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 Detroit diesels; 2800 hp(m), 2 shafts
Range: 800 nm @ 18 kts
Endurance: several days
Complement: 9 crew, with 16 max for the Rodman 101

NOTES: Two units in class enterd service in 2000.

SOURCES: JFS 13/14
"NAVY OF CAMEROON". old-navpedia. LastModified:2019. http://old-navypedia.org/ships/cameroon ... jabane.htm;
"Rodman 101". Rodman. LastModified:?. https://rodman.es/en/producto/professio ... odman-101/;

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Notes: Two classes in DB. Looks like both entries are the same. Both entries are close to the 2000 version were the 12.7 MG is not in the Jane's but in the navpedia.

#2840 - P 104 Bakassi [P 48S] (Cameroon - 1984)

OVERVIEW: The Bakassi class is a Type P48S Offshore Patrol class. Two diesel with two shafts.

DETAILS: 8 MM-40 Exocet SSM's and 2 Bofors 40mm/70 for weapons. The sensors of the Bakassi are 2 RacalDecca navigation radars, two Naja optronic systems and the DR-2000S EW suite. Two RIB's can be carried.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 313 tons (full), 270 tons (standard)
Speed: 25 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 SACM 195V16 CZSHR diesels, 8000 hp(m) sustained. 2 shafts
Range: 2000 nm @ 16 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 39

NOTES: Refit in 2000 included removing the Exocet misslie, the EW equipment, new radars installed. Fitting new propellors and a funnel aft of the mainmast to replace the waterline exhaust.

SOURCES: JFS 1989/1990
"Bakassi Fast Attack Craft". old-Navypedia. LastModified:2019. http://old-navypedia.org/ships/cameroon ... akassi.htm;






#2841 - P 104 Bakassi [P 48S] (Cameroon - 2000)

OVERVIEW: The Bakassi class is a Type P48S Offshore Patrol class. Two diesel with two shafts.

DETAILS: The weapons of Bakassi are 2 Bofors 40mm/70 and 2 12.7mm/90 MG's. The sensors are 2 furuno navigation radars and two Naja optronic systems. Two RIB's can be carried.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 313 tons (full), 270 tons (standard)
Speed: 25 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 SACM 195V16 CZSHR diesels, 8000 hp(m) sustained. 2 shafts
Range: 2000 nm @ 16 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 39

NOTES: Refit in 2000 included removing the Exocet misslie, the EW equipment, new radars installed. Fitting new propellors and a funnel aft of the mainmast to replace the waterline exhaust.

SOURCES: JFS 15/16
"Bakassi Fast Attack Craft". old-Navypedia. LastModified:2019. http://old-navypedia.org/ships/cameroon ... akassi.htm;

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DRAFT edit of the existing AS-9 description file for Community Comment

OVERVIEW: The AS-9 KYLE (Kh-28) is a supersonic, two-stage liquid-fuel rocket-powered anti-radiation missile (ARM) with inertial and passive radar seeker guidance. It has a 140 kg HE warhead with a proximity fuse.

DETAILS: The first Soviet ARM for tactical aircraft, the AS-9 was based on the larger AS-4 and AS-6. AS-9 employs the same high-altitude flight profile as AS-4 and AS-6 and makes a steep dive down onto the target radar. The missile used several interchangeable passive radar seeker assemblies, each tuned to a single waveband. The APR-28 seeker on the original Kh-58 could only target the MIM-14 Nike-Hercules and the UK's Electric Thunderbird SAM systems. The Kh-58M had an updated X band seeker that could recognize the MIM-23 Hawk's AN/MPQ-33 and subsequent AN/MPQ-39 target-illumination radars, and the AN/MPQ-34 low-level target-acquisition radar. Likely four different seakers were produced, covering the 1-10 GHz frequencies. The weapon was targeted using a Metel A/B homing receiver pod on the SU-17/MiG-23, or the internal Filin N homing receiver in the Su-17.

A large 140 kg 9A283 warhead was installed in the AS-9, its size a byproduct of the poor CEP of the seeker.

The toxic, corrosive hypergolic fuel mix required fueling and defueling the rounds due to its poor storage characteristics. This required the use of chemical suits and neutralizing flushes of the fuel system. This also slowed arming of aircraft with the missiles, as they needed to be fueled before each flight.

While the missile was fast and long ranging, it was complex, difficult to maintain and dangerous to operate, and quickly superseded.

Specifications:

Weight: 715 kg
Length: 5.97 m
Diameter: 0.43 m (missile)
Wingspan: 1.93 m
Speed: 1555 knots; Mach 2.4; (800 m/s)
Range:
-Max 60 nm
-Launch from 16k ft 38 nm
-Low alt launch 13-24 nm
CEP 20 meters
Kill probability: 0.8


NOTES: IOC 1973 and was used in the Su-17/20/22/24, Tu-16/22M and MiG-25/27 aircraft. Exported to North Korea, Vietnam, India, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Iraq. A nuclear warhead option was available.


SOURCES: Jane's Weapons Systems, Vol. 1: Air-Launched, "Kh-28 (AS-9 'Kyle')" 09 September 2013 ; Air Power Australia. "Soviet/Russian Tactical Air - Surface Missiles." Accessed November 5, 2013. http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-ASM. ... ocId700058 ; Friedman, Norman. The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems, 1997-1998. Annapolis, MD: Naval Inst Press, 1997, pg. 235; "As 9 Kyle Kh 28 Missile." CAT-UXO. Accessed November 3, 2021. https://cat-uxo.com/uxo-types/missiles/ ... 28-missile. ; "Raduga Kh-28." Weaponsystems.net. Accessed November 3, 2021. https://weaponsystems.net/system/156-Raduga+Kh-28.

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#1727 - A 832 Zuiderkruis [Improved Poolster] (Netherlands - 1975)
#734 - A 832 Zuiderkruis [Improved Poolster] (Netherlands - 1984)
#1729 - A 832 Zuiderkruis [Improved Poolster] (Netherlands - 1992)


OVERVIEW: The Zuiderkruis is a fleet replenishment ship for 4 simultaneous positions and used as fast combat support ship. She has Two diesels and 1 shaft

DETAILS:
The zuiderkruis has four beam replenishment stations, 2 on each side. One stern replenishment and a Vertrep supply station. Her cargo capacity is 6815 tons diesel, 1660 aviatoin fuel and 290 tons solid.
Hanger for two Wasp or Lynx size helicopters and a helicopter spot. Can have one small RHIB in davits.
Crew are 160 pax including aviation, 20 spare beds for extra personal.
Two Decca TM1226C nav radars, the Thales IRSCAN and an ESM system as sensors. For weapons the SGE 30mm Goalkeeper, 2 x 20mm Oerlikon wich are replaced by 12.7mm MG's and SRBOC launchers.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 17040 tons (full)
Speed: 21 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 Bazan/Burmeister & Wain 16V 40/45 diesels, 24000 hp(m) with 1 shaft LIPS cp prop
Range: 13440 nm @ 20 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 160 crew and plus 20 spare

NOTES: The Zuiderkruis had several updates on Weapons & sensors and is decomissioned in 2012

SOURCES: JFS 2009/2010;
"Zuiderkruis bevoorradingsschip". marineschepen. LastModified:13-11-2015. https://marineschepen.nl/schepen/zuiderkruis.html;
"HNLMS Amsterdam and HNLMS Zuiderkruis AOR". globalsecurity. LastModified:5-6-2016. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... ms-aor.htm;

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#3081 - 90 Sabha [Perry] (Bahrain - 1995)

OVERVIEW: The Sabha class is a Multi Purpose Guided Missile Frigate with gasturbine and 1 shaft

DETAILS: The Sabha has two GM LM 2500 gasturbines with 587 gas turbine oil and 1 shaft. The Missile Guided Frigate is the lead unit in the RBNF. Multi-Purpose with AAW, ASuW and ASW capabilities. The hanger can hold two SH-60 LAMPS III or AS365F Dauphin helicopters and there is an helicopter spot. There are 215 beds and a crew of 206.
Her sensors are Air & Surface Search radars, FireControl and TACAN. Hull-mounted sonar and ESM/ECM. For weapons the Harpoon SSM, SM1MR SAM, 76mm Gun, Phalanx CIWS, Mk46 torpedos and SRBOC for decoys. Also equipped with the Nixie torpedo decoy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 2797 tons (standard), 3696 (full)
Speed: 29 kts (max)
Engineering: 2x GM LM 2500 gasturbine, 41000 hp. 1 Shaft
Range: 4500 nm @ 20 kts
Endurance:
Complement: 206 crew with 9 extra

NOTES: ex-Jack Williams FFG24 (OH Perry class) transferred in 1996. In 2018 the US approved a upgrade in the unit.

SOURCES: JFS15/16
"Royal Bahrain Navy Ship SABHA (FFG-90)". GlobalSecurity. 31-10-2019. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... -sabha.htm;
"Royal Bahrain Navy Upgrades its Frigate Sabha". NavalPost. 30-07-2018. https://navalpost.com/royal-bahrain-nav ... ate-sabha/
"Sabha". Navypedia. 2020. https://navypedia.org/ships/bahrain/bahr_es_sabha.htm