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|Type ?-F
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|Type 4 Frigate
 
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|[[Universal Standard Dollar|Unit cost]]
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''[[Universal Standard Dollar|Unit cost]]'''<br>Local:
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| $500 million
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| $500 million<br>&pound;225 million ([[Lethse (currency)|INP]])
 
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Service dates
 
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|152<br>250
 
|152<br>250
 
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|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Length'''<br>Overall:
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Length'''<br>Waterline:<br>Overall:
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|<br>155.5 [[Wikipedia:Metre|m]]
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|<br>130 [[Wikipedia:Metre|m]]<br>138.7 m
 
|-
 
|-
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Beam
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Beam
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|18 m
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|16.1 m
 
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|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Draught
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Draught'''<br>Keel:<br>Max.:
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|6.55 m
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|<br>4.85 m<br>6.35 m
 
|-  
 
|-  
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Displacement'''<br>Full:
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Displacement'''<br>Normal:<br>Full:
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|<br>9368 [[Wikipedia:Tonne|t]]
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|<br>5141 [[Wikipedia:Tonne|t]]<br>5631 t
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#b5b5b5;" |Propulsion
 
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#b5b5b5;" |Propulsion
 
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Powerplant'''<br>Main:
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Powerplant'''<br>Main:<br>Cruise:
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|COGAG-IFEP<br>4 &times; [[Isselmere Motor Works|IMW]] MTG-6F
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|CODOG-IFEP<br>2 &times; [[Isselmere Motor Works|IMW]] MTG-6F<br>2 &times; IMW MMD-23
 
|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
 
|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Drive'''<br>Shafts:<br>Bow thruster:
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Drive'''<br>Shafts:<br>Bow thruster:
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|-
 
|-
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Speed
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Speed
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|35.3 kt
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|34.23 [[Wikipedia:Knot (speed)|kt]]
 
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|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Range
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right; font-weight:bold;"|Range
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|5000 [[Wikipedia:Nautical mile|nm]] at 20 [[Wikipedia:Knot (speed)|kts]]
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|4500 [[Wikipedia:Nautical mile|nm]] at 20 [[Wikipedia:Knot (speed)|kts]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#b5b5b5;"|Protection
 
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#b5b5b5;"|Protection
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#b5b5b5;" |Armament
 
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background:#b5b5b5;" |Armament
 
|-
 
|-
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Guns'''<br>Main:<br>CIWS:
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Guns'''<br>Main:<br>Other:
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|<br>76 mm<br>2 &times; L41A3 30mm
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|<br>[[Wikipedia:Otobreda 76 mm|76 mm]]<br>2 &times; L41A3 30mm
 
|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
 
|- style="background:#e5f2ff;"
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Missiles'''<br>AAW:<br>ASuW::<br>DP:
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|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Missiles'''<br>AAW:<br><br>ASuW::
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|<br>GWLS.65M, 2 &times; GWC.68M<br>2 &times; GWLS.39M + 2 &times; GWLS.25M<br>8 &times; [[GWLS.35 missile launching system#GWLS.35M|GWLS.35M]]
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|<br>4 &times; [[Wikipedia:SYLVER launcher|GWLS.33M]], 2 &times; GWLS.65M, 2 &times; GWLS.76M<br>2 &times; GWLS.39M + 2 &times; GWLS.25M
 
|-
 
|-
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Torpedoes'''<br>Deck:
 
|style="vertical-align:top; text-align:right;"|'''Torpedoes'''<br>Deck:
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|}
  
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The '''Furtive-class [[Wikipedia:Helicopter|helicopter]] [[Wikipedia:Frigate|frigate]]''' ('''FFH''') was the standard escort of [[Isselmere-Nieland]]'s [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy|Royal Navy]]. Equipped with the ''Raven'' [[Wikipedia:Active Electronically Scanned Array|active electronically scanned array]] ('''AESA''') radar with maritime and ground moving target indication. Purchasers may opt for the 155mm MONARC turret in place of the 76mm turret for an additional $5 million.
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The '''Furtive-class [[Wikipedia:Helicopter|helicopter]] [[Wikipedia:Frigate|frigate]]''' ('''FFH''') was the standard escort of [[Isselmere-Nieland]]'s [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy|Royal Navy]]. Equipped with the ''Raven'' [[Wikipedia:Active Electronically Scanned Array|active electronically scanned array]] ('''AESA''') radar with maritime and ground moving target indication. Purchasers may opt for the 155 [[Wikipedia:Millimetre|mm]] [[Wikipedia:Howitzer|howitzer]] turret from the [[L25 Boar 155 mm self-propelled howitzer|L25 Boar]] in place of the [[Wikipedia:Otobreda 76 mm|OTO-Melara 76 mm]] turret for an additional $5 million.
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==Proposed design==
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'''Type:''' Frigate<br>
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'''Displacement:''' 4,900 tons<br>
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'''Crew:''' 185 maximum<br>
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'''Weapons'''
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*AAW: 32-cell [[Wikipedia:SYLVER launcher|SYLVER A43]] VLS (fore), Mark 15 [[Wikipedia:Phalanx CIWS|Phalanx CIWS]] (fore), Mark 49 [[Wikipedia:RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile|RIM-116 RAM]] (atop hangar)
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*ASuW: 2 &times; [[Wikipedia:Boeing Harpoon|Mark 141]] 4-cell launcher
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*ASW: 2&times;3 Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes
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*GP: [[Wikipedia:Otobreda 76 mm|OTO-Melara 76 mm]] gun (A position)
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'''Aircraft:''' Capable of deploying a Merlin HM.1 helicopter<br>
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'''Electronic suite'''
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*tba
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'''Countermeasures:''' Seagnat 130 mm decoy launcher, SLQ-25 Nixie anti-torpedo decoy<br>
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'''Cost:''' &pound;917 million [[Lethse (currency)|INP]] - $530 million [[Universal Standard Dollar|USD]]<br>
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'''Production time:''' 3 years
  
 
==Batch 1==
 
==Batch 1==
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'''Displacement:''' 5,018t<br>
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'''Type:''' Frigate<br>
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'''Dimensions:''' length: 138.7m (oa); beam: 16.1m; draught: 6.35m.<br>
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'''Displacement:''' Normal: 5141 [[Wikipedia:Tonne|t]]; full: 5631 t<br>
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'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 85.8MW = 32.7+ kts.<br>
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'''Dimensions:''' length: 130 [[Wikipedia:Metre|m]] (waterline), 138.7 (overall); beam: 16.1m; draught: 4.85 m (keel), 6.35 m (sonar dome)<br>
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'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines ([[Isselmere Motor Works]] MTG-6F) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MMD-23); 85.8MW = 34.23 kts.<br>
 
'''Crew:''' (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125<br>
 
'''Crew:''' (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125<br>
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'''Protection:''' (Main belt): 7.62cm; (Barbette): 5cm; (Main missile magazine): 7.62cm; (Hangar): 3cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3cm; (CIC): 7.62cm.<br>
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'''Protection'''
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;Weapons:
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*Main belt: 50 [[Wikipedia:Millimetre|mm]]
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*AAW: 2 &times; GWLS.30 (fore and aft), 32-cell GWLS.33 (fore), 2 &times; 8-cell GWLS.37 (port and starboard), 2 &times; MLG-27
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*Barbette: 50 mm
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*ASuW: 2 &times; 6-cell GWLS.39 (port and starboard; 2 &times; 4-cell GWLS.25 optional)
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*Main missile magazine: 50 mm
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*ASW: 2 &times; 3 324mm TT (port and starboard; LWT)
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*Hangar: 30 mm
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*GP: 76mm gun (A position; OTO Melara DP)
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*Deck (key spaces): 30 mm
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*CIC: 50 mm
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'''Weapons'''
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*AAW: 2 &times; [[Wikipedia:RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile|GWLS.30M]] (fore and aft), 32-cell [[Wikipedia:SYLVER launcher|GWLS.33M]] (fore), 2 &times; 8-cell GWLS.37M (port and starboard), 2 &times; [[Wikipedia:Mauser BK-27|MLG-27]]
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*ASuW: 2 &times; 6-cell GWLS.39M (port and starboard; 2 &times; 4-cell GWLS.25M optional)
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*ASW: 2 &times; 3 324mm [[Wikipedia:Torpedo|torpedo]] tubes (port and starboard)
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*GP: [[Wikipedia:Otobreda 76 mm|OTO-Melara 76 mm]] gun (A position)
 
;Vehicles:
 
;Vehicles:
 
Two Salamander-type rigid hull inflatable boats.<br>
 
Two Salamander-type rigid hull inflatable boats.<br>
 
Capable of deploying and recovering 1 [[DAS-10 Cormorant|Cormorant HM.1]]-sized helicopter; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system.<br>
 
Capable of deploying and recovering 1 [[DAS-10 Cormorant|Cormorant HM.1]]-sized helicopter; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system.<br>
 
;Electronics suite:
 
;Electronics suite:
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*Computer complex: ISOMS.4 Mimir<br>
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*Computer complex: MEI.2 [[Integrated Shipboard Operations Management System]] ('''ISOMS''', subsequently upgraded to MEI.4 Mimir)<br>
 
*Radars: Type 2010.2M Raven (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2011A Jackdaw (volume search), Type 33L Tuesday (helicopter landing system), Type 516N Beluga (navigation), Type 1065S Hofvarpnir (surface search), Type 782W Balmung (gunnery fire control)<br>
 
*Radars: Type 2010.2M Raven (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2011A Jackdaw (volume search), Type 33L Tuesday (helicopter landing system), Type 516N Beluga (navigation), Type 1065S Hofvarpnir (surface search), Type 782W Balmung (gunnery fire control)<br>
 
*Passive electro-optical: Type 24S Adder (long range search and tracking), Type 27E Owl (surface surveillance)<br>
 
*Passive electro-optical: Type 24S Adder (long range search and tracking), Type 27E Owl (surface surveillance)<br>
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==Batch 2==
 
==Batch 2==
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'''Displacement:''' 5,018t<br>
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'''Displacement:''' Normal: 5141 t; Full: 5631 t<br>
 
'''Dimensions:''' length: 138.7m (oa); beam: 16.1m; draught: 6.35m.<br>
 
'''Dimensions:''' length: 138.7m (oa); beam: 16.1m; draught: 6.35m.<br>
 
'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 85.8MW = 32.7+ kts.<br>
 
'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 85.8MW = 32.7+ kts.<br>
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==Batch 3==
 
==Batch 3==
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'''Displacement:''' 5,018 t<br>
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'''Displacement:''' Normal: 5141 t; full: 5631 t<br>
 
'''Dimensions:''' length: 138.7 m (oa); beam: 16.1 m; draught: 6.35 m<br>
 
'''Dimensions:''' length: 138.7 m (oa); beam: 16.1 m; draught: 6.35 m<br>
 
'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 64MW + 20MW = 32.7+ kts<br>
 
'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 64MW + 20MW = 32.7+ kts<br>
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'''Compartmentalisation:''' 16 transverse bulkheads.
 
'''Compartmentalisation:''' 16 transverse bulkheads.
 
;Weapons:
 
;Weapons:
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*AAW: 32-cell GWLS.33 (f), 2 &times; GWLS.65 (f/a), 2 &times; 8-cell GWLS.74 (p/s), 2 &times; L41A3 (p/s)
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*AAW: 32-cell GWLS.33M (fore), 2 &times; GWLS.65M (fore and aft), 2 &times; 8-cell GWLS.76M (port and starboard), 2 &times; L41A3 (port and starboard)
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*ASuW: 2 &times; 6-cell GWLS.39 (p/s), (2 &times; 4-cell GWLS.25 optional)
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*ASuW: 2 &times; 6-cell GWLS.39M (p/s), (2 &times; 4-cell GWLS.25 optional)
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*ASW: 2 &times; 3 324mm TT (p/s; LWT)
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*ASW: 2 &times; 3 324mm torpedo tubes (port and starboard)
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*GP: 76mm gun (A position; OTO Melara DP).
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*GP: [[Wikipedia:Otobreda 76 mm|Oto Melara 76mm]] gun (A position).
 
;Aircraft:
 
;Aircraft:
 
Capable of deploying and recovering a Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter, Cuttlefish DSR.1; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (DSR.1 launched from TT).
 
Capable of deploying and recovering a Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter, Cuttlefish DSR.1; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (DSR.1 launched from TT).
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==Batch 4==
 
==Batch 4==
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'''Displacement:''' 5,018t
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'''Displacement:''' Normal: 5141 t; full: 5631 t<br>
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'''Dimensions:''' length: 138.7m (oa); beam: 16.1m; draught: 6.35m.
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'''Dimensions:''' length: 130 m (wl), 138.7 m (oa); beam: 16.1 m; draught: 4.85 m (keel), 6.35 m (max.)<br>
 
'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 64MW + 20MW = 32.7+ kts.<br>
 
'''Propulsion:''' 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 64MW + 20MW = 32.7+ kts.<br>
 
'''Crew:''' (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125<br>
 
'''Crew:''' (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125<br>
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'''Compartmentalisation:''' 16 transverse bulkheads.<br>
 
'''Compartmentalisation:''' 16 transverse bulkheads.<br>
 
;Weapons:
 
;Weapons:
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*AAW: 32-cell GWLS.33 (f), 2 × GWLS.65 (f/a), 2 × 8-cell GWLS.74 (p/s), 2 × MCA.41/NLG-30 (p/s)
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*AAW: 32-cell GWLS.33M (fore), 2 × GWLS.65M (fore and aft), 2 × 8-cell GWLS.76M (port and starboard), 2 × L41A3 (port and starboard)
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*ASuW: 2 × 6-cell GWLS.39 (p/s), (2 × 4-cell GWLS.25 optional)
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*ASuW: 2 × 6-cell GWLS.39M (port and starboard), (2 × 4-cell GWLS.25M2 optional)
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*ASW: 2 × 3 324mm TT (p/s; LWT)
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*ASW: 2 × 3 324mm torpedo tubes (port and starboard)
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*GP: 76mm gun (A position; OTO Melara DP).
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*GP: Oto Melara 76 mm gun (A position)
 
'''Aircraft:''' Capable of deploying and recovering a Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter, Cuttlefish DSR.1; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (DSR.1 launched from TT).<br>
 
'''Aircraft:''' Capable of deploying and recovering a Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter, Cuttlefish DSR.1; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (DSR.1 launched from TT).<br>
 
;Electronics suite:
 
;Electronics suite:
 
*Computer complex: MEI.5 Muninn/MEI.4 Mimir (ISOMS)
 
*Computer complex: MEI.5 Muninn/MEI.4 Mimir (ISOMS)
 
*Threat management systems: MEQ.181 NAIADS (anti-air), MEQ.185 SELKIE (anti-torpedo), MMX.193 MITRE (target recognition)
 
*Threat management systems: MEQ.181 NAIADS (anti-air), MEQ.185 SELKIE (anti-torpedo), MMX.193 MITRE (target recognition)
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*Radars: MRU.113 Huginn/MRU.110c Raven (multifunction), MRS.118 Kafka/MRS.111c Jackdaw (air volume search), MRN.116 Beluga (navigation), MRS.164 Hofvarpnir (surface search), MRG.182 Balmung (gunnery fire control)
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*Radars: MRU.113 Huginn/MRU.110(V)3 Raven (multifunction), MRS.118 Kafka/MRS.111(V)3 Jackdaw (air volume search), MRN.116 Beluga (navigation), MRS.164 Hofvarpnir (surface search), MRG.182 Balmung (gunnery fire control)
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*Optronics: MPU.124 Adder (long range multifunction), MPS.127 Owl (surface surveillance)
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*Optronics: MSU.124 Adder (long range multifunction), MSS.127 Owl (surface surveillance)
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*Combination radar/optronics: MMP.133 Tuesday (helicopter landing system), 4 × MMG.183 Gjallar (close range fire control)
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*Combination radar/optronics: MSP.133 Tuesday (helicopter landing system), 4 &times; MSG.183 Gjallar (close range fire control)
 
*Sonars: MQU.134 Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), MQS.145 Herring (variable depth)
 
*Sonars: MQU.134 Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), MQS.145 Herring (variable depth)
 
*ECM: MLR.165 (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), MLQ.177 (jammer), MLR.184 Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), MWD.199 (signals direction finder)
 
*ECM: MLR.165 (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), MLQ.177 (jammer), MLR.184 Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), MWD.199 (signals direction finder)
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*Communications: CSZ.17b Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), MUZ.121 Alvis (secure satellite communications system), MSW.125b Ran (Link 17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink), 2 × GQZ.128b Dvalin (Link 17.2U; encrypted acoustic modem), MWZ.178 (secure communications system), MJZ.190 (laser communications transceiver), GSZ.196M (encrypted burst communications transceiver).
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*Communications: JSQ.117(V)2 Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), MSC.121 Alvis (secure satellite communications system), MSW.125(V)2 Ran (Link 17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink), 2 &times; NQC.128b Dvalin (Link 17.2U; encrypted acoustic modem), MRC.178 (secure communications system), MPC.190 (laser communications transceiver), JSC.196M (encrypted burst communications transceiver).
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Countermeasures: 2 × MLQ.135 Mackerel (anti-torpedo), 4 × 16-cell MLE.140 MUSE (anti-missile).<br>
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'''Countermeasures:''' 2 &times; MLQ.135 Mackerel (anti-torpedo), 4 &times; 16-cell MLE.140 MUSE (anti-missile).<br>
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Cost: $500 million USD, $505 million with MONARC turret<br>
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'''Cost:''' $500 million USD, $505 million with MONARC turret<br>
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Production time: 3 years<br>
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'''Production time:''' 3 years<br>
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Production capacity: 48 ships<br>
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 25 October 2007

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Furtive-class
Design details
Type Helicopter frigate
Hull type Monohull
Manufacturer Royal Shipyards
Design No. Type 4 Frigate
Unit cost
Local: 		$500 million
£225 million (INP)
Service dates 2003-2005[1]
General characteristics
Crew
Maximum: 		152
250
Length
Waterline:
Overall:
130 m
138.7 m
Beam 16.1 m
Draught
Keel:
Max.:
4.85 m
6.35 m
Displacement
Normal:
Full:
5141 t
5631 t
Propulsion
Powerplant
Main:
Cruise: 		CODOG-IFEP
2 × IMW MTG-6F
2 × IMW MMD-23
Drive
Shafts:
Bow thruster: 		1 shaft
1
1
Speed 34.23 kt
Range 4500 nm at 20 kts
Protection
Main belt 30 mm (max.)
Turrets 30 mm (max.)
Deck 30 mm (max.)
Bulkheads 30 mm (gen.)
Armament
Guns
Main:
Other:
76 mm
2 × L41A3 30mm
Missiles
AAW:

ASuW::
4 × GWLS.33M, 2 × GWLS.65M, 2 × GWLS.76M
2 × GWLS.39M + 2 × GWLS.25M
Torpedoes
Deck:
2×3 324mm
Platform
Aircraft 1 Cormorant HM.1
Operators
UKIN, several others

The Furtive-class helicopter frigate (FFH) was the standard escort of Isselmere-Nieland's Royal Navy. Equipped with the Raven active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar with maritime and ground moving target indication. Purchasers may opt for the 155 mm howitzer turret from the L25 Boar in place of the OTO-Melara 76 mm turret for an additional $5 million.

Proposed design

Type: Frigate
Displacement: 4,900 tons
Crew: 185 maximum
Weapons

Aircraft: Capable of deploying a Merlin HM.1 helicopter
Electronic suite

  • tba

Countermeasures: Seagnat 130 mm decoy launcher, SLQ-25 Nixie anti-torpedo decoy
Cost: £917 million INP - $530 million USD
Production time: 3 years

Batch 1

Type: Frigate
Displacement: Normal: 5141 t; full: 5631 t
Dimensions: length: 130 m (waterline), 138.7 (overall); beam: 16.1m; draught: 4.85 m (keel), 6.35 m (sonar dome)
Propulsion: 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (Isselmere Motor Works MTG-6F) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MMD-23); 85.8MW = 34.23 kts.
Crew: (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125
Protection

  • Main belt: 50 mm
  • Barbette: 50 mm
  • Main missile magazine: 50 mm
  • Hangar: 30 mm
  • Deck (key spaces): 30 mm
  • CIC: 50 mm

Weapons

  • AAW: 2 × GWLS.30M (fore and aft), 32-cell GWLS.33M (fore), 2 × 8-cell GWLS.37M (port and starboard), 2 × MLG-27
  • ASuW: 2 × 6-cell GWLS.39M (port and starboard; 2 × 4-cell GWLS.25M optional)
  • ASW: 2 × 3 324mm torpedo tubes (port and starboard)
  • GP: OTO-Melara 76 mm gun (A position)
Vehicles

Two Salamander-type rigid hull inflatable boats.
Capable of deploying and recovering 1 Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system.

Electronics suite
  • Computer complex: MEI.2 Integrated Shipboard Operations Management System (ISOMS, subsequently upgraded to MEI.4 Mimir)
  • Radars: Type 2010.2M Raven (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2011A Jackdaw (volume search), Type 33L Tuesday (helicopter landing system), Type 516N Beluga (navigation), Type 1065S Hofvarpnir (surface search), Type 782W Balmung (gunnery fire control)
  • Passive electro-optical: Type 24S Adder (long range search and tracking), Type 27E Owl (surface surveillance)
  • Combination radar/electro-optical: 4 × Type 784W Gjallar (GWLS.37 and RAM fire control)
  • Sonars: Type 934K Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), Type 945V Herring (variable depth)
  • ECM: Type 3077J (signals jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
  • Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), Ran (Link17.2G; secure missile control datalink).
  • Countermeasures: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo).

Cost: $500 million USD
Production time: 2 years
Production capacity: 48 ships
Formerly in service with: Isselmere-Nieland, Aanmericaa (3), Aaronakia (30), Beta Aurigae VII (173), Daniamania (10), Descanso (23), Feazanthia (96), Grumio (26), Illior (57), Jimnam (100), Labarium (10), Manchus-China (31), Neo Pacifica (7), Ottoman Khaif (31), Ottoman Sultan (18 ), Praetonia (3), Qen Land (18 ), Sarzonia (14), West Scotland (12)

Batch 2

Displacement: Normal: 5141 t; Full: 5631 t
Dimensions: length: 138.7m (oa); beam: 16.1m; draught: 6.35m.
Propulsion: 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 85.8MW = 32.7+ kts.
Crew: (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125
Protection: (Main belt): 7.62cm; (Barbette): 5cm; (Main missile magazine): 7.62cm; (Hangar): 3cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3cm; (CIC): 7.62cm.

Weapons
  • AAW: 2 × GWLS.30 (fore and aft), 32-cell GWLS.33 (fore), 2 × 8-cell GWLS.37 (port and starboard), 2 × MLG-27
  • ASuW: 2 × 6-cell GWLS.39 (port and starboard; 2 × 4-cell GWLS.25 optional)
  • ASW: 2 × 3 324mm TT (port and starboard; LWT)
  • GP: 155 mm gun (A position; L25 155 mm 52-calibre gun mount)
Vehicles

Capable of deploying and recovering 1 Merlin HM.1-sized helicopter; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system.

Electronics suite
  • Computer complex: ISOMS.4 Mimir
  • Radars: Type 2010.2M Raven (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2011A Jackdaw (volume search), Type 33L Tuesday (helicopter landing system), Type 516N Beluga (navigation), Type 1065S Hofvarpnir (surface search), Type 782W Balmung (gunnery fire control)
  • Passive electro-optical: Type 24S Adder (long range search and tracking), Type 27E Owl (surface surveillance)
  • Combination radar/electro-optical: 4 × Type 784W Gjallar (GWLS.37 and RAM fire control)
  • Sonars: Type 934K Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), Type 945V Herring (variable depth)
  • ECM: Type 3077J (signals jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
  • Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), Ran (Link17.2G; secure missile control datalink).
  • Countermeasures: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo).

Cost: $500 million USD
Production time: 2 years
Production capacity: 48 ships

Batch 3

Displacement: Normal: 5141 t; full: 5631 t
Dimensions: length: 138.7 m (oa); beam: 16.1 m; draught: 6.35 m
Propulsion: 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 64MW + 20MW = 32.7+ kts
Crew: (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125

Protection
  • Main belt: 30 mm
  • Barbette: 30 mm
  • Main missile magazine: 50 mm
  • Hangar: 30 mm
  • Deck (key spaces): 30 mm
  • CIC: 50 mm

Compartmentalisation: 16 transverse bulkheads.

Weapons
  • AAW: 32-cell GWLS.33M (fore), 2 × GWLS.65M (fore and aft), 2 × 8-cell GWLS.76M (port and starboard), 2 × L41A3 (port and starboard)
  • ASuW: 2 × 6-cell GWLS.39M (p/s), (2 × 4-cell GWLS.25 optional)
  • ASW: 2 × 3 324mm torpedo tubes (port and starboard)
  • GP: Oto Melara 76mm gun (A position).
Aircraft

Capable of deploying and recovering a Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter, Cuttlefish DSR.1; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (DSR.1 launched from TT).

Electronics suite
  • Computer complex: MEI.5 Muninn/MEI.4 Mimir (ISOMS)
  • Threat management systems: MEQ.181 NAIADS (anti-air), MEQ.185 SELKIE (anti-torpedo), MSX.193 MITRE (target recognition)
  • Radars: MRU.113 Huginn/MRU.110(V)2 Raven (multifunction), MRS.118 Kafka/MRS.111(V)2 Jackdaw (air volume search), MRN.116 Beluga (navigation), MRS.164 Hofvarpnir (surface search), MRG.182 Balmung (gunnery fire control)
  • Optronics: MSU.124 Adder (long range multifunction), MSS.127 Owl (surface surveillance)
  • Combination radar/optronics: MSP.133 Tuesday (helicopter landing system), 4 × MSG.183 Gjallar (close range fire control)
  • Sonars: MQU.134 Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), MQS.145 Herring (variable depth)
  • ECM: MLR.165 (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), MLQ.177 (jammer), MPR.184 Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), MRD.199 (signals direction finder)
  • Communications: JSQ.117(V)2 Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), MSC.121 Alvis (secure satellite communications system), MSW.125(V)2 Ran (Link 17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink), 2 × NQC.128(V)2 Dvalin (Link 17.2U; encrypted acoustic modem), MRC.178 (secure communications system), MPC.190 (laser communications transceiver), JSC.196M (encrypted burst communications transceiver).

Countermeasures: 2 × MLQ.135 Mackerel (anti-torpedo), 4 × 16-cell MLE.140 MUSE (anti-missile).
Cost: $500 million USD
Production time: 3 years

Batch 4

Displacement: Normal: 5141 t; full: 5631 t
Dimensions: length: 130 m (wl), 138.7 m (oa); beam: 16.1 m; draught: 4.85 m (keel), 6.35 m (max.)
Propulsion: 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 64MW + 20MW = 32.7+ kts.
Crew: (standard): 96 (excluding flight crew); 125
Protection: (Main belt): 7.62cm; (Barbette): 7.62cm; (Main missile magazine): 7.62cm; (Hangar): 3cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 3cm; (CIC): 7.62cm; (Bulkheads): 5.08cm.
Compartmentalisation: 16 transverse bulkheads.

Weapons
  • AAW: 32-cell GWLS.33M (fore), 2 × GWLS.65M (fore and aft), 2 × 8-cell GWLS.76M (port and starboard), 2 × L41A3 (port and starboard)
  • ASuW: 2 × 6-cell GWLS.39M (port and starboard), (2 × 4-cell GWLS.25M2 optional)
  • ASW: 2 × 3 324mm torpedo tubes (port and starboard)
  • GP: Oto Melara 76 mm gun (A position)

Aircraft: Capable of deploying and recovering a Cormorant HM.1-sized helicopter, Cuttlefish DSR.1; equipped with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (DSR.1 launched from TT).

Electronics suite
  • Computer complex: MEI.5 Muninn/MEI.4 Mimir (ISOMS)
  • Threat management systems: MEQ.181 NAIADS (anti-air), MEQ.185 SELKIE (anti-torpedo), MMX.193 MITRE (target recognition)
  • Radars: MRU.113 Huginn/MRU.110(V)3 Raven (multifunction), MRS.118 Kafka/MRS.111(V)3 Jackdaw (air volume search), MRN.116 Beluga (navigation), MRS.164 Hofvarpnir (surface search), MRG.182 Balmung (gunnery fire control)
  • Optronics: MSU.124 Adder (long range multifunction), MSS.127 Owl (surface surveillance)
  • Combination radar/optronics: MSP.133 Tuesday (helicopter landing system), 4 × MSG.183 Gjallar (close range fire control)
  • Sonars: MQU.134 Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), MQS.145 Herring (variable depth)
  • ECM: MLR.165 (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), MLQ.177 (jammer), MLR.184 Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), MWD.199 (signals direction finder)
  • Communications: JSQ.117(V)2 Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), MSC.121 Alvis (secure satellite communications system), MSW.125(V)2 Ran (Link 17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink), 2 × NQC.128b Dvalin (Link 17.2U; encrypted acoustic modem), MRC.178 (secure communications system), MPC.190 (laser communications transceiver), JSC.196M (encrypted burst communications transceiver).

Countermeasures: 2 × MLQ.135 Mackerel (anti-torpedo), 4 × 16-cell MLE.140 MUSE (anti-missile).
Cost: $500 million USD, $505 million with MONARC turret
Production time: 3 years


Isselmere-Nieland Defence Industries
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Aircraft:
Angrboda | Cormorant | Gargantua | Garuda | Pantagruel | Scimitar | Sea Fury | Sparrow | Spectre | Swordfish | Tiger
Countermeasures and Decoys:
Flamingo
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L15 LAV series | L21 HAV series | L25 Boar SPH | Lion | Mammoth OCV
Launchers:
GWLS.35 | GWLS.58 | GWLS.60
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Ahab | Barracuda | Erne | Hurricane | Loon | Mako | Pelican | Sailfish | Triton | Vidofnir
Small Arms and Crew-Served Weapons:
L117 | L118 | L119 | L120
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Albatross | Auk/Puffin | Canary | Clownfish | Cuttlefish | Dodo | Dolphin | Ferret | Horus | Hyena | Iguana | Jackal
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Vessels:
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Kingdom (2005) | Lethe | Lord | Marquess | Province (2003) | River (2003) | Royal Edmund | Síanach | Town (2007) | Union | Wallace
Other Equipment:
AOSAM | ISOMS | KERI foam | MITRE | MUSE | NAIADS | ODIN | SELKIE | SPINTOP


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