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Author: | eswube [ May 26th, 2019, 5:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Yet another excellent entry. |
Author: | Shigure [ May 26th, 2019, 5:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Thank you very much |
Author: | Shigure [ June 10th, 2019, 8:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Removed for being outdated. |
Author: | Keisser [ June 17th, 2019, 5:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Well honestly I can't say that I read through the whole thing thoroughly, I can definitely say that a lot of work is put into that text. It's nice to see an alternate course of events in an alternate Pacific War (especially with that Australian invasion thing). Keep up that good work man. |
Author: | Shigure [ June 30th, 2019, 10:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Well honestly I can't say that I read through the whole thing thoroughly, I can definitely say that a lot of work is put into that text.
Thx dude
It's nice to see an alternate course of events in an alternate Pacific War (especially with that Australian invasion thing). Keep up that good work man. |
Author: | Shigure [ July 5th, 2019, 9:07 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Syce class destroyer First drawn up in late 1339, the Syce class of sixty destroyers were to be built as the successors of the Shannon class, who at the time were already under construction. Syce originated as the DD-22 class, which were intended to be smaller, cheaper and quicker-to-build versions of the very large Shannons, displacing about 2/3 of the latter's 3300 tonne displacement. At 2200 tonnes, DD-22D (the chosen variation) went 36 knots, carried 3x2 127mm/45s (as opposed to 4x2) and carried two quad 610mm launchers with reloads for the forward launcher. However as the first batch neared commissioning in early 1346, the aft torpedoes were typically replaced with additional AA. Twenty-two vessels were laid down by two separate dockyards in late 1344 and were given their names once construction had begun, with Syce being the lead ship, named for a Medal of Honor recipient during the war. Typical of late war destroyers, many names of sunken destroyers would be reused. The first batch of destroyers were commissioned in early 1346 and would be the only vessels of her class to engage in surface combat with the ION, however they were generally not as spectacular as other classes in terms of combat record. However due to the large size of the class and late entry into the WW, they had the highest survival rate of any class of large combatant (destroyer, frigate, etc) in the navy, not that any captains wear it as a badge of honor. In total, six destroyers were lost in the WW, all to kamikazes from 1347-1348. While the various sub classes were largely the same in gun loadout - the fourth subclass were the only ships to launch with autoloading 127mm/45 Mk46s in 1348. They were a mechanical nightmare and thus only those five members used that mount in the navy. The Syce's several subclasses are also a testament to the change in role of destroyers in the navy, becoming more specialized towards a specific role than other ships. The later batches often launched with only a single torpedo launcher and were configured primarily for air defense in one way or the other, either sporting vast amounts of AA, or being converted to radar pickets. Post-war conversions were no exception, as members were often converted either to primarily ASW, air defence or radar picket, and rarely did they have capability of all. As a result of their young age and size, both the Shannons and Syces were chosen for heavy modernization post-war (around the late 50s, early 60s), which sought to prolong their careers in the navy. Modernization included the aforementioned specializations. Vessels like ARS J.Raymond were built as radar pickets, a sizable proportion were converted to air defense ships like ARS Ellis, and ASW such as that of ARS Myra. Displacement - 2200 tonnes standard Speed - 36 knots Range - 8000nm at 16 knots Main battery - 3x2 127mm/45 Torpedoes - 4x1 with reloads/4x2 with reloads/none. Varies. Air defense - various 25mm and 38mm. 76mm from 1946. Armor - 15mm anti-fragmentation around machinery and weapon mounts/shields. 25mm turret front plate and conning tower. Ships in class First batch - 22 vessels - early 1346 Syce - sold to Karsig, 1359 Brooklyn - scrapped, 1370 Adams - scrapped, 1376 Sylvia - sold to Hatia, 1363 Runa - sold to Osora, 1383 Habard - scrapped, 1370 Arden - sold to Forzetta, 1357 Edwards - sold to Tsarbil, 1379 Branson - sold to Hatia, 1363 Richmond - sold to Osora, 1383 Camden - scrapped, 1378 Carrywood - sold to Etressia, 1357 Sampson - scrapped, 1378 Eastwood - scrapped, 1366 Heila - sold to Forzetta, 1367 Alice - sunk by kamikaze, 1347 Maron - sold to Heryu, 1376 Zeela - scrapped, 1378 O'connor - sold to Karsig, 1359 Sadara - sunk by kamikaze, 1348 Boice - sold to Tsarbil, 1378 Oscar - sold to Tsarbil, 1378 Second batch (C.J. Smith subclass) - 19 vessels - late 1346 C.J. Smith - scrapped, 1367 Matherson - scrapped, 1377 Vesenu - scrapped, 1362 Davenport - scrapped, 1375 Antony - sold to Tabarai, 1377 Lorraine - sold to Etressia, 1357 Philips - sunk by kamikaze, 1347 Garnier - sold to Forzetta, 1382 Harvest - scrapped, 1374 Gray - sold to Osora, 1383 Yushio - sold to Osora, 1383 Cummings - sold to Heryu, 1376 Tamzin - sold to Hatia, 1363 Carson - sold to Etressia, 1357 Southerland - sunk by kamikaze, 1348 Diedricks - scrapped, 1375 Gus - sold to Tabarai, 1375 Allen - sold to Tsarbil, 1379 Ember - sold to Karsig, 1359 Third batch (Helburg subclass) - 14 vessels - mid 1347 Helburg - scrapped, 1380 Shannon - sold to Etressia, 1357 J. Raymond - scrapped, 1372 Furrow - sunk by kamikaze, 1348 Perry - sold to Karsig, 1359 Myra - scrapped, 1351 Monica - sold to Forzetta, 1367 Celestia - scrapped, 1386 Kenworth - sold to Forzetta, 1382 Brooks - scrapped, 1363 M. James - sunk by kamikaze, 1348 Chasity - scrapped, 1382 Harlem - sold to Etressia, 1357 Bennion - sold to Heryu, 1376 Fourth batch (Delila subclass) - 5 vessels - mid 1348 Delila - sunk as target, 1387 Katerina - scrapped, 1387 Veswood - scrapped, 1363 Ellis - sunk as target, 1386 Humphries - scrapped, 1387 Note - as post-1349 history has yet to be written, careers of these vessels are subject to change |
Author: | Rhade [ July 5th, 2019, 9:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Glorious! |
Author: | Farooqbhai007 [ July 5th, 2019, 9:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Syce class , wonderful work , I luke these alot |
Author: | Hood [ July 6th, 2019, 8:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
Those are some lovely looking AU destroyers! |
Author: | eswube [ July 6th, 2019, 6:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Antara |
These AU Fletcher/Sumner/Gearing cousins are fantastic. |
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