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The '''Elementen-class submarine''' is the most common [[wikipedia:nuclear submarine|nuclear submarine]] in the ''Marine'' of the [[Knootian Defence Force]].
 
  
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Since the administration of [[Lousewies van der Laan]], nuclear power has started partially replacing submarines with diesel-electric propulsion such as the [[Zeedier-class submarine]]. The first Elementen-class prototype, the ''KDF Waterstof'', was released in the late 1990s. Most of the naval submarines built since that time in Knootoss have been powered by nuclear fission reactors. Use of nuclear power instead of fossil fuel enables the Elementen-class submarine to travel around the world submerged and essentially hidden for months at a time.
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The '''Elementen-class submarine''' is the by far most common [[wikipedia:nuclear submarine|nuclear submarine]] design in the ''Marine'' of the [[Knootian Defence Force]].  
  
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On several occasions in recent history, Knootoss has sent out large fleets of Elementen-class submarines to engage in cat-and-mouse games during periods of [[Cold war]] with selected opponents. They have also been used to blockade [[Tanah Burung]] during [[Operation Tempo Doeloe]].
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Since the administration of [[Lousewies van der Laan]], nuclear power has started gradually replacing submarines with diesel-electric propulsion such as the [[Zeedier-class submarine]]. The first Elementen-class prototype, the ''KDF Waterstof'', was commissioned in the late 1990s. Most of the naval submarines built since that time in Knootoss have been powered by nuclear fission reactors, as the use of nuclear power instead of fossil fuel enables the Elementen-class submarine to travel around the world submerged and essentially hidden for months at a time. On several occasions in recent history, Knootoss has sent out large fleets of Elementen-class submarines to engage in cat-and-mouse games during periods of [[Cold war]] with selected opponents. They have also been used to blockade [[Tanah Burung]] during [[Operation Tempo Doeloe]].
  
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The Elementen-class comes in two distinct subtypes serving different roles. The fast-attack modification carries torpedoes for attacking naval vessels and missiles for attacking land-based targets or shipping. It operates either alone or as part of a Knootian Defence Force battlegroup. The strategic, ballistic-missile carrying submarine on the other hand is used primarily as strategic deterrence.
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The class comes in two distinct subtypes serving two different roles. The fast-attack (SSN) version carries heavyweight torpedoes for attacking naval vessels and missiles for attacking land-based targets and enemy shipping. It can operate either alone or as part of a Knootian Defence Force battlegroup. The strategic ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN) version on the other hand is used primarily as a powerful strategic deterrence, in accordance with [[Knootian_Defence_Force#Weapons_of_Mass_Destruction|Knootian nuclear policy]].
  
 
==Statistics==
 
==Statistics==
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(SSN Type | SSBN Type)
 
===Dimensions===
 
===Dimensions===
  
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;Length: 82 Metres
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;Length: 114 Metres | 150 Metres
  
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;Beam: 10.5 Metres
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;Beam: 16.5 Metres (both)
  
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;Draft: 8.5 Metres
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;Draft: 10.5 Metres (both)
  
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;Displacement: 3,600 metric tons
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;Displacement: 12,000 metric tons | 17,000 metric tons
  
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;Crew Complement: 38 Officers and Crewmen
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;Crew Complement: 80 Officers and Crewmen | 105 Officers and Crewmen
  
 
===Armament===
 
===Armament===
  
 
;Torpedoes:  
 
;Torpedoes:  
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4 x 21" (533mm) Torpedo Tubes (22 Torpedoes/SL ASMs OR 36 Mines)
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6 x 28" (660mm) Torpedo Tubes (42 Torpedoes/SL ASM/UUV OR 72 Mines) (both)
  
 
;Missiles:  
 
;Missiles:  
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None
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32 x SLCM Tubes (32 SSM) | 16 x SLBM Tubes (16 SLBM)
  
 
;Self Defence:  
 
;Self Defence:  
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None
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Mounting for Lightweight SAM system on Sail (both)
  
 
===Electronics===
 
===Electronics===
  
 
;Radar systems:  
 
;Radar systems:  
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None
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Thales IB Navigation (both)
  
 
;Sonar:
 
;Sonar:
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TSM 2272 Bow-mounted Active/Passve Sonar, [[Falltech]] Towed Mk 504 Passive Array
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TSM 2300 Sonar Suite (both)
  
 
;Command/Control:  
 
;Command/Control:  
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Thales SEWACO X combat management system. Command and Control is also to be enhanced by a follow-up to the old [[CAESAR]] system developed by [[Caesar SuperComputer Inc]] The software for the CAESAR 2.0 computer system is to feature revolutionary new capabilities.
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Thales SEWACO XII combat management system. Command and Control is also to be enhanced by a follow-up to the old [[CAESAR]] system developed by [[Caesar SuperComputer Inc]] The software for the CAESAR 2.0 computer system is to feature revolutionary new capabilities. (both)
  
 
;Electronic Warfare:
 
;Electronic Warfare:
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Thales T20 Acoustic Intercept, Four (4) Reloadable Noisemakers.
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Thales T20 Acoustic Intercept (both), Four (4) | Eight (8) Reloadable Noisemakers.
  
 
===Propulsion===
 
===Propulsion===
  
 
;Engines:
 
;Engines:
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Diesel-electric plant containing three (3) 4,000hp Diesel Engines with four 1MW alternators, delivering power to a single six-blade, variable-pitch propellor in an acoustically-dampened propulsor housing.  
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One 40 MW Thompson (FDI) R-12Q PWR Dampened Assembly, providing 50,000shp to a single pumpjet propulsor. (both)
  
 
;Performance:
 
;Performance:
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Top Speed: 18 kts (surfaced), 20 kts (submerged)
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Top Speed: 24 kts (surfaced), 38 kts (submerged) | 22 kts (surfaced), 34 kts (submerged)
  
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Cruising Speed: 12 kts (surfaced), 14 kts (submerged)
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Cruising Speed: 15 kts (surfaced), 16 kts (submerged) | 14 kts (surfaced), 15 kts (submerged)
  
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Maximum Range: 9,000 km @ 12 kts (surfaced)
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Maximum Range: Limited by Crew endurance only (both)
  
 
===Armour===
 
===Armour===
  
 
;Basic Composition:  
 
;Basic Composition:  
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As with most submarines per se, the Zeedier class carries little armour. However, she is fitted with a dual pressure hull, anechoic tiles (to reduce sonar signature and noise emission), and reinforced hull bracing to protect against underwater detonations.  
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Unlike the Zeedier class, the Elementen carries some harden steel armour for protection during surface running. The class is also fitted with a triple pressure hull, second generation anechoic tiles (to significantly reduce sonar signature and noise emission), and reinforced hull bracing to help protect against underwater detonations.  
  
 
== Naming practices ==
 
== Naming practices ==

Latest revision as of 09:00, 13 November 2005

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Elementen-class submarine - SSN version & SSBN version (click to enlarge).

The Elementen-class submarine is the by far most common nuclear submarine design in the Marine of the Knootian Defence Force.

Since the administration of Lousewies van der Laan, nuclear power has started gradually replacing submarines with diesel-electric propulsion such as the Zeedier-class submarine. The first Elementen-class prototype, the KDF Waterstof, was commissioned in the late 1990s. Most of the naval submarines built since that time in Knootoss have been powered by nuclear fission reactors, as the use of nuclear power instead of fossil fuel enables the Elementen-class submarine to travel around the world submerged and essentially hidden for months at a time. On several occasions in recent history, Knootoss has sent out large fleets of Elementen-class submarines to engage in cat-and-mouse games during periods of Cold war with selected opponents. They have also been used to blockade Tanah Burung during Operation Tempo Doeloe.

The class comes in two distinct subtypes serving two different roles. The fast-attack (SSN) version carries heavyweight torpedoes for attacking naval vessels and missiles for attacking land-based targets and enemy shipping. It can operate either alone or as part of a Knootian Defence Force battlegroup. The strategic ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN) version on the other hand is used primarily as a powerful strategic deterrence, in accordance with Knootian nuclear policy.

Statistics

(SSN Type | SSBN Type)

Dimensions

Length
114 Metres | 150 Metres
Beam
16.5 Metres (both)
Draft
10.5 Metres (both)
Displacement
12,000 metric tons | 17,000 metric tons
Crew Complement
80 Officers and Crewmen | 105 Officers and Crewmen

Armament

Torpedoes

6 x 28" (660mm) Torpedo Tubes (42 Torpedoes/SL ASM/UUV OR 72 Mines) (both)

Missiles

32 x SLCM Tubes (32 SSM) | 16 x SLBM Tubes (16 SLBM)

Self Defence

Mounting for Lightweight SAM system on Sail (both)

Electronics

Radar systems

Thales IB Navigation (both)

Sonar

TSM 2300 Sonar Suite (both)

Command/Control

Thales SEWACO XII combat management system. Command and Control is also to be enhanced by a follow-up to the old CAESAR system developed by Caesar SuperComputer Inc The software for the CAESAR 2.0 computer system is to feature revolutionary new capabilities. (both)

Electronic Warfare

Thales T20 Acoustic Intercept (both), Four (4) | Eight (8) Reloadable Noisemakers.

Propulsion

Engines

One 40 MW Thompson (FDI) R-12Q PWR Dampened Assembly, providing 50,000shp to a single pumpjet propulsor. (both)

Performance

Top Speed: 24 kts (surfaced), 38 kts (submerged) | 22 kts (surfaced), 34 kts (submerged)

Cruising Speed: 15 kts (surfaced), 16 kts (submerged) | 14 kts (surfaced), 15 kts (submerged)

Maximum Range: Limited by Crew endurance only (both)

Armour

Basic Composition

Unlike the Zeedier class, the Elementen carries some harden steel armour for protection during surface running. The class is also fitted with a triple pressure hull, second generation anechoic tiles (to significantly reduce sonar signature and noise emission), and reinforced hull bracing to help protect against underwater detonations.

Naming practices

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