Phlegethon-class frigate

Phlegethon-class guided missile frigate (click to enlarge).

The Phlegethon-class guided missile frigate is an example of one of the older pre-Ondeugd class ships that has been refitted to remain at the core of the Marine of the Knootian Defence Force. These Phlegethon-class plays a pivotal role in Knootian coastal defence. It can perform ASW in coastal patrol and battlegroups.

Like the De Ruyter-class Battlecruiser, the Phlegethon was designed shortly before the first Vogels administration, but it was only completed in the second year of this administration. The lassaiz faire government sought to upgrade coastal defence as cheap as possible, and therefore opted for the Phlegethon as an excellent all round combatant which could easily be refitted, should the need arise.

Statistics

Armament

Main Guns

Missiles

Self Defence

ASW

Electronics

Radar systems

Sonar

Command/Control

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.

Electronic Warfare

Propulsion

Engines

Performance

Top Speed: kts

Cruising Speed: kts

Maximum Range: km @ kts

Armour

Basic Composition

Armour Thickness (RHA equivelant @ HE Munitions)

Naming practices

In Greek mythology, the river Phlegethon ("[river of] fire") was one of the five rivers of the underworld. It flowed with fire that burned but did not consume fuel. In the Divine Comedy the river is made of boiling blood and is part of the seventh circle of hell, containing the shades of tyrants, murderers, robbers and those guilty of sins involving violence against others.