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− | The '''Zeedier-class | + | The '''Zeedier-class submarine''' is a Knootian-designed diesel-electric (SSK) [[submarine]]. It was originally commissioned during the [[Roel Vogels|Vogels administration]] as the first real [[Knootian]] combat submarine and – for a long time – the first-of-class ''KDF Dolfijn'' was the ''only'' submarine in service for the ''Marine'' of the [[Knootian Defence Force]]! The ''Dolfijn'' herself is now on display in a museum in [[Den Helder]], although many of her sisters still serve the Marine faithfully. |
− | Crewed by 49 men and women, the Zeedier-class submarines had much better crew facilities than classes of comparable size. A | + | Crewed originally by 49 men and women, the Zeedier-class submarines had much better crew facilities than other classes of comparable size and design. A decent diesel-electric engine plant gave the Zeedier class a good underwater range of 800km, and made it sufficiently silent underwater for effective use in reconnaissance and escort missions. The engine arrangment gave the submarine a speed of 17 knots when surfaced and 20 knots submerged, and the submarine could reach a maximum depth that exceeded 300 metres. The boat could carry up to 30 underwater mines OR 19 21" torpedoes. With a then-new hydraulic torpedo reload system it could reload all four tubes in less than 5 minutes. The submarine was also capable of firing medium-range anti-shipping missiles, though these were rarely carried. |
− | + | The Zeedier-class was extensively used to patrol the [[The Reich|Reich]] coast as part of the [[cold war]] between the Reich and [[SATO]], and underwent a Mid-life refit that brought them up to date with the modern state of submarine warfare, which included further automation, new sensors and a larger weapon load. Nowadays the class is being taken out of rotation in offensive Battlegroups but still finds a role as an escort and coastal patrol vessel until a sufficient number of nuclear submarines has been built to replace them, though this is still a considerable time away. | |
− | [[Category:Knootoss]] [[Category:Hardware]][[Category:Knootian Military Hardware]] | + | ==Statistics== |
+ | (These stats are for the refitted ''Zeedier'' class only) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Dimensions=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Length: 82 Metres | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Beam: 10.5 Metres | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Draft: 8.5 Metres | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Displacement: 3,600 metric tons | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Crew Complement: 38 Officers and Crewmen | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Armament=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Torpedoes: | ||
+ | 4 x 21" (533mm) Torpedo Tubes (22 Torpedoes/SL ASMs OR 36 Mines) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Missiles: | ||
+ | None | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Self Defence: | ||
+ | None | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Electronics=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Radar systems: | ||
+ | None | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Sonar: | ||
+ | TSM 2272 Bow-mounted Active/Passve Sonar, [[Falltech]] Towed Mk 504 Passive Array | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Command/Control: | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Electronic Warfare: | ||
+ | Thales T20 Acoustic Intercept, Four (4) Reloadable Noisemakers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Propulsion=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Engines: | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Performance: | ||
+ | Top Speed: 18 kts (surfaced), 20 kts (submerged) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Cruising Speed: 12 kts (surfaced), 14 kts (submerged) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Maximum Range: 9,000 km @ 12 kts (surfaced) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Armour=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Basic Composition: | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Naming practices == | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Knootoss]] [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Knootian Military Hardware]] |
Latest revision as of 08:00, 21 October 2005
Zeedier-class submarine (click to enlarge). |
The Zeedier-class submarine is a Knootian-designed diesel-electric (SSK) submarine. It was originally commissioned during the Vogels administration as the first real Knootian combat submarine and – for a long time – the first-of-class KDF Dolfijn was the only submarine in service for the Marine of the Knootian Defence Force! The Dolfijn herself is now on display in a museum in Den Helder, although many of her sisters still serve the Marine faithfully.
Crewed originally by 49 men and women, the Zeedier-class submarines had much better crew facilities than other classes of comparable size and design. A decent diesel-electric engine plant gave the Zeedier class a good underwater range of 800km, and made it sufficiently silent underwater for effective use in reconnaissance and escort missions. The engine arrangment gave the submarine a speed of 17 knots when surfaced and 20 knots submerged, and the submarine could reach a maximum depth that exceeded 300 metres. The boat could carry up to 30 underwater mines OR 19 21" torpedoes. With a then-new hydraulic torpedo reload system it could reload all four tubes in less than 5 minutes. The submarine was also capable of firing medium-range anti-shipping missiles, though these were rarely carried.
The Zeedier-class was extensively used to patrol the Reich coast as part of the cold war between the Reich and SATO, and underwent a Mid-life refit that brought them up to date with the modern state of submarine warfare, which included further automation, new sensors and a larger weapon load. Nowadays the class is being taken out of rotation in offensive Battlegroups but still finds a role as an escort and coastal patrol vessel until a sufficient number of nuclear submarines has been built to replace them, though this is still a considerable time away.
Contents
Statistics
(These stats are for the refitted Zeedier class only)
Dimensions
- Length
- 82 Metres
- Beam
- 10.5 Metres
- Draft
- 8.5 Metres
- Displacement
- 3,600 metric tons
- Crew Complement
- 38 Officers and Crewmen
Armament
- Torpedoes
4 x 21" (533mm) Torpedo Tubes (22 Torpedoes/SL ASMs OR 36 Mines)
- Missiles
None
- Self Defence
None
Electronics
- Radar systems
None
- Sonar
TSM 2272 Bow-mounted Active/Passve Sonar, Falltech Towed Mk 504 Passive Array
- Command/Control
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.
- Electronic Warfare
Thales T20 Acoustic Intercept, Four (4) Reloadable Noisemakers.
Propulsion
- Engines
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.
- Performance
Top Speed: 18 kts (surfaced), 20 kts (submerged)
Cruising Speed: 12 kts (surfaced), 14 kts (submerged)
Maximum Range: 9,000 km @ 12 kts (surfaced)
Armour
- Basic Composition
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.