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{{Infobox warship class | {{Infobox warship class | ||
|image=[[Image:D-9050_HMGS_Alexandrite_(2006).png|300px]] | |image=[[Image:D-9050_HMGS_Alexandrite_(2006).png|300px]] | ||
| − | |caption= | + | |caption=Silhouette of a Néamhann-class destroyer |
| − | |origin={{flag| | + | |origin={{flag|Tír Glas}} |
| − | |name='' | + | |name=''Néamhann''-class {{wp|destroyer}} |
|builders= Federal Shipbuilding, Lynch & Murphy | |builders= Federal Shipbuilding, Lynch & Murphy | ||
| − | |operators={{flag|Tol Galen}} [[Royal | + | |operators={{flag|Tol Galen}} [[Royal Glasic Navy]] |
|class_before= | |class_before= | ||
|class_after= | |class_after= | ||
|cost= ± $1,100,000 (2018) | |cost= ± $1,100,000 (2018) | ||
| − | |planned= | + | |planned= 36 |
| − | |built= | + | |built= 30 |
|building= | |building= | ||
| − | |active= | + | |active= 30 (Tír Glas) |
|destroyed= | |destroyed= | ||
|scrapped= | |scrapped= | ||
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|troops= | |troops= | ||
|complement= 25 Officers, 150 ratings (core crew) | |complement= 25 Officers, 150 ratings (core crew) | ||
| − | |sensors= •{{wp|SAMPSON}} MFR ( | + | |sensors= •{{wp|SAMPSON}} MFR (Batches 1-3) <br>• SMART-L VSR (Batches 1 + 1A)<br>• CEAFAR 2 (Batch 4) <br>• Sharpeye navigation radar <br>• CEAMOUNT FCR (Batches 1-3) <br>• Silent Watch |
| − | |sonar= • UMS-4110 ( | + | |sonar= • UMS-4110 (Batches 1, 1A, 3 and 4) <br>• SQS-60 (Batches 1, 1A, 3 and 4) <br>• CAPTAS-4 towed-array (Batch 2) |
|ecm=• NOLQ-2-derived ECM/ESM system <br>• AAR-54-derived MAWS <br>• CIRCM-derived optical-countermeasures <br>• 2x Chemring Centurion dispensers | |ecm=• NOLQ-2-derived ECM/ESM system <br>• AAR-54-derived MAWS <br>• CIRCM-derived optical-countermeasures <br>• 2x Chemring Centurion dispensers | ||
| − | |armament= '''Guns''':<br>• 1x {{wp|5"/54_caliber_Mark_45_gun|Mk45}} 127mm/62 gun <br>• 1-2x {{wp|Type_730_CIWS|SAMOS}} CIWS <BR>• 4x Seahawk LW 20mm RWS <br>'''Missiles''':<br> 1x 64-cell | + | |armament= '''Guns''':<br>• 1x {{wp|5"/54_caliber_Mark_45_gun|Mk45}} 127mm/62 gun <br>• 1-2x {{wp|Type_730_CIWS|SAMOS}} CIWS <BR>• 4x Seahawk LW 20mm RWS <br>'''Missiles''':<br> 1x 64-cell P82 {{wp|vertical launch system}} <br>•{{wp|RIM-66|SM2-MR}} <br>•SM-2ER <br>•{{wp|RIM-161|SM-3}} <br>•{{wp|RIM-174|SM-6}} <br>•HyStrike <br>•{{wp|UUM-125_Sea_Lance|Sea Lance}} <br>1x 16-cell P82 vertical launch system <br>•{{wp|S225XR|S225X}} <br>•{{wp|Nulka}} <br>2x {{wp|Starstreak|Seastreak}} LML sextuple launchers <br>'''Torpedoes''': <br>4x 400mm tubes lined to 324mm |
| − | |armour= | + | |armour=kevlar over vital areas |
|notes= | |notes= | ||
|carrier_type= | |carrier_type= | ||
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|elevators= | |elevators= | ||
|aircraft= | |aircraft= | ||
| − | |helo= 1x {{wp| | + | |helo= 1x {{wp|AgustaWestland_AW101|Meirliún}} (Batches 1A and 1B) <br> 2x {{wp|AgustaWestland_AW159_Wildcat|Fia-chat}} (Batches 2, 3 and 4) |
|}} | |}} | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''Néamhann-class destroyer''' is a type of {{wp|guided missile destroyer}} designed and manufactured in [[Tír Glas]]. Whilst the class is as a whole orientated towards the roles of {{wp|Anti-aircraft_warfare|anti-aircraft warfare}} and {{wp|missile defence}}, there are distinct differences within the class such as, the Batch 2 vessels, which were built around an improved {{wp|anti-submarine warfare}} system or the Batch 3 vessels which were built with larger command and control facilities to act as {{wp|flotilla leader|flotilla leaders}}.<br> |
| − | The | + | The néamhainn were built to replace the a variety of ageing classes of destroyers and frigates, initially it was intended for there to be forty vessels constructed, this was however reduced to thirty on the basis of quality over quantity. There were to have been six follow-on vessels constructed which would have formed Batch 4, these vessels would have differed from earlier vessels with the substitution of {{wp|SAMPSON}} for {{wp|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CEA_Technologies|CEAFAR}} as well as minor structural improvements. These were however rejected in favour of a modified {{wp|Iver_Huitfeldt-class_frigate|Iver Huitfeldt}} class |
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
| − | The initial origins of what would become the | + | The initial origins of what would become the Néamhann family started at a time of heightened tensions In the Meridian Ocean. |
| − | + | Tír Glas had sought to procure a new class of destroyers in collaboration with several other GA nations under the GFR-90 project; however, the varying requirements of the different countries led to the project being abandoned in the early 1990s. Tír Glas then joined New Tyran, France and Italy in the development of the {{wp|Horizon-class_frigate|Horizon-class}} frigate; however, the souring of relations between the Global Alliance and Able Vigil Accords as well as differing requirements to those of New Tyran, led to the both Tír Glas and New Tyran withdrawing on 26 April 1999 and starting their own own projects. Initially Tír Glas had partnered with New Tyran to procure what would end up as the {{wp|Type_45_Destroyer|Type 45}}, disagreements over work-share and technology transfer led to the partnership dissolving in mid-2001. Several companies tendered designs between 2002 and 2004 with Lynch & Murphy offering a modified version of an existing design that they had been offering to various nations since the late 1990s. It would be this design that the Glasic Government chose for what would come to be known as the Néamhann-class. | |
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
| − | The | + | The néamhainn are 155m in length, with a beam of 20m, a draught of 5.3m and a displacement of approximately 7,100tonnes. This makes them significantly larger in all dimensions than any of their predecessors. The design of the Néamhann-class brought with it higher levels of radar and infra-red signature reduction to the Royal Glasic Navy. Deck equipment and life rafts were concealed behind the ship's superstructure panels and panelled railings where possible leading to a very "clean" look when compared to previous vessels. |
| − | The | + | The néamhainn are noteworthy for being as far as feasibly possible gender-neutral with living spaces tailored to accommodate both male and female crew members. Communal sanitary facilities have given way to individual cubicles, cabins for junior ratings are now far more flexible enabling the accommodation of a mixture of male and female sailors. |
==Capabilities== | ==Capabilities== | ||
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====PAAMS==== | ====PAAMS==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Batch 1 and 1A néamhainn are equipped with a variant of the PAAMS system (SAMPSON and S-1850M), unlike the existing PAAMS system the system used by the Royal Glasic Navy utilises CEAMOUNT phased-array directors to provide guidance for {{wp|RIM-162_ESSM|Sea Sparrow}} and {{wp|RIM-66_Standard|Standard}} missiles. |
====LAMS==== | ====LAMS==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Batch 2 and 3 néamhainn are equipped with a scaled back air-defence system more suited for the local and self-defence role. Like the Batch 1 and 1A vessels they utilise SAMPSON and CEAMOUNT but unlike the Batch 1 and 1A vessels they lack the volume-search radar. |
====GAAWS==== | ====GAAWS==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Batch 4 néamhainn would have been equipped with an octagonal mast structure bristling with arrays for the CEAFAR family of radars, they feature arrays in X, S and L-band as well as a VHF/UHF communications system, ESM and surveillance systems. The Batch 4 vessels were seen as being mid-way in capability between the Batch 1 and Batch 3 vessels with greater anti-aircraft warfare capabilities than those vessels lacking the large volume-search radar but still somewhat behind those equipped with it. |
| − | ==== | + | ====Batches Compared==== |
| − | *''' | + | *'''Batch 1 and 1A''': {{wp|SAMPSON}} Multi-Function Radar (MFR) and S-1850M Volume Search Radar (VSR). |
| − | *''' | + | *'''Batch 2 and 3''': SAMPSON Multi-Function Radar (MFR). |
| − | *''' | + | *'''Batches 1 through 3''': Sharpeye S navigation, surface-search and helicopter-control radar. |
| − | *''' | + | *'''Batch 4''': CEAFAR2-X, CEAFAR2-S, CEAFAR2-L Multi-Function Radars (MFR) |
===Guns=== | ===Guns=== | ||
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====CIWS==== | ====CIWS==== | ||
| − | All vessels built thus far have been equipped with the 30mm {{wp|Type_730_CIWS|SAMOS}} gun/missile CIWS. | + | All vessels built thus far have been equipped with the 30mm {{wp|Type_730_CIWS|SAMOS}} gun/missile CIWS. Batch 2 and 3 vessels were initially completed with only one mount atop their hangar due to budgetary constraints but have since been fitted with their forward mounts. The SAMOS mounts themselves have undergone considerable changes since entering service including, improvements to their fire-control sensors and improvements to their guns. They have been qualified to fire {{wp|Starstreak}}, {{wp|Starburst_(missile)|Starburst}} and {{wp|Lightweight_Multirole_Missile|Martlet}} with qualification of a 70mm MHTK derivative under-way. |
| − | ==== | + | ====Batches Compared==== |
| − | *''' | + | *'''Batches 1 through 4''': 1x Mk 45 Mod 4 (HE-PD, HE-PFF (FREMEN 127 Fuze), Excalibur N5 and HVP) |
| − | *''' | + | *'''Batches 1 through 4''': 2x SAMOS gun/missile CIWS, 4x MSI Seahawk Lightweight RWS (20mm) |
===Missiles=== | ===Missiles=== | ||
| − | All vessels built thus far are equipped with a block of 64x strike-length | + | All vessels built thus far are equipped with a block of 64x strike-length P82 cells forward and 16 self-defence length P82 cells amidships. |
====Usual Missile Complements==== | ====Usual Missile Complements==== | ||
| − | Whilst operational requirements dictate the actual | + | Whilst operational requirements dictate the ''actual'' makeup of a vessel's ordnance, there are standard operational outfits which are:<br> |
| − | ''' | + | '''Area Air Defence''' |
| − | *8x | + | *8x Mosquito surface-to-surface missiles |
*6x Sea Lance anti-submarine missiles | *6x Sea Lance anti-submarine missiles | ||
*4x SM-3 Block IIA anti-ballistic missiles | *4x SM-3 Block IIA anti-ballistic missiles | ||
| − | * | + | *4x SM-6 extended-range surface-to-air missiles |
| − | * | + | *18x SM2-ER extended-range surface-to-air missiles |
| − | * | + | *18x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles |
*48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles | *48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Anti-Submarine Warfare''' |
| − | * | + | *8x Mosquito surface-to-surface missiles |
*16x Sea Lance anti-submarine missiles | *16x Sea Lance anti-submarine missiles | ||
| − | * | + | *20x SM2-ER extended-range surface-to-air missiles |
| − | + | *20x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles | |
| − | * | ||
*48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles | *48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''General Purpose''' |
| − | + | *8x Mosquito surface-to-surface missiles | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | *8x | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
*10x LRCSW low-observability cruise missiles | *10x LRCSW low-observability cruise missiles | ||
| − | * | + | *6x SM-6 extended-range surface-to-air missiles |
| − | * | + | *20x SM2-ER extended-range surface-to-air missiles |
*20x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles | *20x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles | ||
*48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles | *48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles | ||
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====On-board Facilities==== | ====On-board Facilities==== | ||
| − | Both the | + | Both the Batch 1 and 1a vessels have hangar and maintenance spaces suited to the operation of a single {{wp|Sikorsky_SH-60_Seahawk|Strikehawk}} plus a flexible number of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) whilst the more general-purpose Batch 2, 3 and 4 vessels feature a revised hangar layout capable of accommodating a pair of {{wp|AW159|Wildcats}} plus UAS. The flight-deck is equipped with an Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) system for safer recoveries with tram-lines to the hangar bay. All vessels feature a workshop to carry out basic level maintenance on their embarked aircraft. |
====UAVs==== | ====UAVs==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Néamhann-class were always envisaged to be capable of operating some form of unmanned system although at the time of their construction no such system had been procured. Currently there are a three systems qualified for use on the class, these are: |
*ScanEagle long-endurance surveillance UAS | *ScanEagle long-endurance surveillance UAS | ||
*Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing surveillance UAS | *Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing surveillance UAS | ||
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===Optical Sensors=== | ===Optical Sensors=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Néamhann-class are equipped with a variety of optical sensors. Common to all vessels are: |
| − | *4x | + | *4x Silent Watch-derivedsurveillance systems |
*2x SeaFLIR 380-HLD Fire-Control Systems | *2x SeaFLIR 380-HLD Fire-Control Systems | ||
*1x SeaFLIR 230 for helicopter operations | *1x SeaFLIR 230 for helicopter operations | ||
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====Countermeasure Dispensers==== | ====Countermeasure Dispensers==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Néamhann-class are equipped with a pair of Centurion revolving countermeasure dispensers capable of deploying a variety of countermeasures and weapons. They are usually equipped with three to four types of decoy / countermeasures which are: |
*CHIMERA Mk.4 (Dual-Mode IR/RF Decoy) | *CHIMERA Mk.4 (Dual-Mode IR/RF Decoy) | ||
*Seagnat 214 (RF Seduction Decoy) | *Seagnat 214 (RF Seduction Decoy) | ||
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====Electronic Warfare==== | ====Electronic Warfare==== | ||
| − | All of the | + | All of the néamhainn are also equipped with a pair of multi-face NOLQ-2-derived ECM/ESM systems capable of both ELINT and defensive-jamming. In addition, all néamhainn are fitted with the Vigile-DPX ESM system. Addionally all néamhainn feature an optical (infra-red and ultraviolet spectrum) missile warning and countermeasures system on their mast-heads. |
===Communications and Other Systems=== | ===Communications and Other Systems=== | ||
| − | The | + | The néamhainn are all fitted with a derivative of the Thales FICS system with: |
'''Tactical Data Links''': | '''Tactical Data Links''': | ||
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*2x VMB-11512-N V/UHF dipoles | *2x VMB-11512-N V/UHF dipoles | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Batch 4-Specific''' |
*Thales ICAS-derived system embedded into the octagonal foremast structure. | *Thales ICAS-derived system embedded into the octagonal foremast structure. | ||
==Additional Capabilities== | ==Additional Capabilities== | ||
===Flagship Capabilities=== | ===Flagship Capabilities=== | ||
| − | + | Batch 3 vessels are outfitted with extra command facilities to operate as flotilla or task group leaders, which usually involves an additional 50 or so personnel. | |
===Embarked Military Force=== | ===Embarked Military Force=== | ||
| − | All vessels built thus far are capable of permanently embarking a small force of Royal | + | All vessels built thus far are capable of permanently embarking a small force of Royal Glasic Marines for VBSS and coastal-assault operations. |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
<div style="text-align: center;"> | <div style="text-align: center;"> | ||
| − | [[File:D- | + | [[File:D-9051_HMGS_Amazonite_(2006).png]]<br> |
[[File:D-9066_HMGS_Moonstone_(2010).png]]<br> | [[File:D-9066_HMGS_Moonstone_(2010).png]]<br> | ||
[[File:D-9074_HMGS_Sapphire_(2012).png]]<br> | [[File:D-9074_HMGS_Sapphire_(2012).png]]<br> | ||
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!Status | !Status | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! colspan="5" | | + | ! colspan="5" | Batch 1 |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
|D-9050 || ''Alexandrite'' || Lynch & Murphy || 1st July 2006 || Active | |D-9050 || ''Alexandrite'' || Lynch & Murphy || 1st July 2006 || Active | ||
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|D-9057 || ''Citrine'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 22th March 2008 || Active | |D-9057 || ''Citrine'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 22th March 2008 || Active | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! colspan="5" | | + | ! colspan="5" | Batch 1A |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
|D-9058 || ''Corundum'' || Lynch & Murphy || 29th August 2008 || Active | |D-9058 || ''Corundum'' || Lynch & Murphy || 29th August 2008 || Active | ||
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|D-9065 || ''Malachite'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 21st May 2010 || Active | |D-9065 || ''Malachite'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 21st May 2010 || Active | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! colspan="5" | | + | ! colspan="5" | Batch 2 |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
|D-9066 || ''Moonstone'' || Lynch & Murphy || 18th October 2010 || Active | |D-9066 || ''Moonstone'' || Lynch & Murphy || 18th October 2010 || Active | ||
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|D-9073 || ''Ruby'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 9th July 2012 || Active | |D-9073 || ''Ruby'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 9th July 2012 || Active | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! colspan="5" | | + | ! colspan="5" | Batch 3 |
| + | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| + | |D-9074 || ''Tantalite'' || Lynch & Murphy|| 7th October 2012 || Active | ||
| + | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| + | |D-9075 || ''Thulite'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 5th January 2013 || Active | ||
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9076 || ''Tigereye'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 5th April 2013 || Active |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9077 || ''Titanite'' || Lynch & Murphy || 4th July 2013 || Active |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9078 || ''Tourmaline'' || Federal Shipbuilding || 9th June 2014 || Active |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9079 || ''Turquoise'' || Lynch & Murphy || 12th April 2015 || Active |
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! colspan="5" | | + | ! colspan="5" | Batch 4 |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9080 || ''Sapphire'' || Federal Shipbuilding || - || Cancelled |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9081 || ''Sardonyx'' || Lynch & Murphy || - || Cancelled |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9082 || ''Selenite'' || Federal Shipbuilding || - || Cancelled |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9083 || ''Sérandite'' || Lynch & Murphy || - || Cancelled |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9084 || ''Sunstone'' || Federal Shipbuilding || - || Cancelled |
|-Style=text-align:center; | |-Style=text-align:center; | ||
| − | |D- | + | |D-9085 || ''Staurolite'' || Lynch & Murphy || - || Cancelled |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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== Operators == | == Operators == | ||
| − | * {{flag| | + | * {{flag|Tír Glas}} |
| − | ** [[Royal | + | ** [[Royal Glasic Navy]] |
[[Category:Destroyers (AU)]] | [[Category:Destroyers (AU)]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Naval vessels of | + | [[Category:Naval vessels of Tír Glas]] |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[List_of_active_Royal_Glasic_Navy_ships|List of active Royal Glasic Navy ships]]<br> |
Latest revision as of 10:55, 7 April 2019
| Néamhann-class destroyer | |
|---|---|
.png) Silhouette of a Néamhann-class destroyer | |
| Class overview | |
| Name | Néamhann-class destroyer |
| Builders | Federal Shipbuilding, Lynch & Murphy |
| Operators |
 Tol Galen Royal Glasic Navy |
| Cost | ± $1,100,000 (2018) |
| Planned | 36 |
| Built | 30 |
| Active | 30 (Tír Glas) |
| General Characteristics | |
| Type | Guided missile destroyer |
| Displacement | 7,100 tonnes (7,000 long tons; 7,800 short tons) (full load) |
| Length | 155 metres (509 ft) (overall) |
| Beam | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Draught | 5.3 metres (17 ft) (mean) |
| Propulsion | CODLOG |
| Power | 70,000 shaft horsepower (52 MW) |
| Speed | >30 knots (56 km/h) |
| Range | 5,850 nautical miles (10,830 km) at 20 knots |
| Endurance | 60 days |
| Capacity | 250 permanent berths |
| Complement | 25 Officers, 150 ratings (core crew) |
| Sensors |
•SAMPSON MFR (Batches 1-3) • SMART-L VSR (Batches 1 + 1A) • CEAFAR 2 (Batch 4) • Sharpeye navigation radar • CEAMOUNT FCR (Batches 1-3) • Silent Watch |
| Sonar |
• UMS-4110 (Batches 1, 1A, 3 and 4) • SQS-60 (Batches 1, 1A, 3 and 4) • CAPTAS-4 towed-array (Batch 2) |
| ECM |
• NOLQ-2-derived ECM/ESM system • AAR-54-derived MAWS • CIRCM-derived optical-countermeasures • 2x Chemring Centurion dispensers |
| Armament |
Guns: • 1x Mk45 127mm/62 gun • 1-2x SAMOS CIWS • 4x Seahawk LW 20mm RWS Missiles: 1x 64-cell P82 vertical launch system •SM2-MR •SM-2ER •SM-3 •SM-6 •HyStrike •Sea Lance 1x 16-cell P82 vertical launch system •S225X •Nulka 2x Seastreak LML sextuple launchers Torpedoes: 4x 400mm tubes lined to 324mm |
| Armour | kevlar over vital areas |
| Aviation & Flight Deck | |
| Helicopters |
1x Meirliún (Batches 1A and 1B) 2x Fia-chat (Batches 2, 3 and 4) |
The Néamhann-class destroyer is a type of guided missile destroyer designed and manufactured in Tír Glas. Whilst the class is as a whole orientated towards the roles of anti-aircraft warfare and missile defence, there are distinct differences within the class such as, the Batch 2 vessels, which were built around an improved anti-submarine warfare system or the Batch 3 vessels which were built with larger command and control facilities to act as flotilla leaders.
The néamhainn were built to replace the a variety of ageing classes of destroyers and frigates, initially it was intended for there to be forty vessels constructed, this was however reduced to thirty on the basis of quality over quantity. There were to have been six follow-on vessels constructed which would have formed Batch 4, these vessels would have differed from earlier vessels with the substitution of SAMPSON for CEAFAR as well as minor structural improvements. These were however rejected in favour of a modified Iver Huitfeldt class
Contents
Origins
The initial origins of what would become the Néamhann family started at a time of heightened tensions In the Meridian Ocean. Tír Glas had sought to procure a new class of destroyers in collaboration with several other GA nations under the GFR-90 project; however, the varying requirements of the different countries led to the project being abandoned in the early 1990s. Tír Glas then joined New Tyran, France and Italy in the development of the Horizon-class frigate; however, the souring of relations between the Global Alliance and Able Vigil Accords as well as differing requirements to those of New Tyran, led to the both Tír Glas and New Tyran withdrawing on 26 April 1999 and starting their own own projects. Initially Tír Glas had partnered with New Tyran to procure what would end up as the Type 45, disagreements over work-share and technology transfer led to the partnership dissolving in mid-2001. Several companies tendered designs between 2002 and 2004 with Lynch & Murphy offering a modified version of an existing design that they had been offering to various nations since the late 1990s. It would be this design that the Glasic Government chose for what would come to be known as the Néamhann-class.
Characteristics
The néamhainn are 155m in length, with a beam of 20m, a draught of 5.3m and a displacement of approximately 7,100tonnes. This makes them significantly larger in all dimensions than any of their predecessors. The design of the Néamhann-class brought with it higher levels of radar and infra-red signature reduction to the Royal Glasic Navy. Deck equipment and life rafts were concealed behind the ship's superstructure panels and panelled railings where possible leading to a very "clean" look when compared to previous vessels.
The néamhainn are noteworthy for being as far as feasibly possible gender-neutral with living spaces tailored to accommodate both male and female crew members. Communal sanitary facilities have given way to individual cubicles, cabins for junior ratings are now far more flexible enabling the accommodation of a mixture of male and female sailors.
Capabilities
Anti-Air warfare
PAAMS
The Batch 1 and 1A néamhainn are equipped with a variant of the PAAMS system (SAMPSON and S-1850M), unlike the existing PAAMS system the system used by the Royal Glasic Navy utilises CEAMOUNT phased-array directors to provide guidance for Sea Sparrow and Standard missiles.
LAMS
The Batch 2 and 3 néamhainn are equipped with a scaled back air-defence system more suited for the local and self-defence role. Like the Batch 1 and 1A vessels they utilise SAMPSON and CEAMOUNT but unlike the Batch 1 and 1A vessels they lack the volume-search radar.
GAAWS
The Batch 4 néamhainn would have been equipped with an octagonal mast structure bristling with arrays for the CEAFAR family of radars, they feature arrays in X, S and L-band as well as a VHF/UHF communications system, ESM and surveillance systems. The Batch 4 vessels were seen as being mid-way in capability between the Batch 1 and Batch 3 vessels with greater anti-aircraft warfare capabilities than those vessels lacking the large volume-search radar but still somewhat behind those equipped with it.
Batches Compared
- Batch 1 and 1A: SAMPSON Multi-Function Radar (MFR) and S-1850M Volume Search Radar (VSR).
- Batch 2 and 3: SAMPSON Multi-Function Radar (MFR).
- Batches 1 through 3: Sharpeye S navigation, surface-search and helicopter-control radar.
- Batch 4: CEAFAR2-X, CEAFAR2-S, CEAFAR2-L Multi-Function Radars (MFR)
Guns
Main Gun
All vessels built thus far have been equipped with variants of the Mk 45 127mm gun, initially in its 54-calibre form, and more recently its 62-calibre one. Those vessels initially fitted with a 54-calibre gun have been retrofitted with the longer gun during light refits.
CIWS
All vessels built thus far have been equipped with the 30mm SAMOS gun/missile CIWS. Batch 2 and 3 vessels were initially completed with only one mount atop their hangar due to budgetary constraints but have since been fitted with their forward mounts. The SAMOS mounts themselves have undergone considerable changes since entering service including, improvements to their fire-control sensors and improvements to their guns. They have been qualified to fire Starstreak, Starburst and Martlet with qualification of a 70mm MHTK derivative under-way.
Batches Compared
- Batches 1 through 4: 1x Mk 45 Mod 4 (HE-PD, HE-PFF (FREMEN 127 Fuze), Excalibur N5 and HVP)
- Batches 1 through 4: 2x SAMOS gun/missile CIWS, 4x MSI Seahawk Lightweight RWS (20mm)
Missiles
All vessels built thus far are equipped with a block of 64x strike-length P82 cells forward and 16 self-defence length P82 cells amidships.
Usual Missile Complements
Whilst operational requirements dictate the actual makeup of a vessel's ordnance, there are standard operational outfits which are:
Area Air Defence
- 8x Mosquito surface-to-surface missiles
- 6x Sea Lance anti-submarine missiles
- 4x SM-3 Block IIA anti-ballistic missiles
- 4x SM-6 extended-range surface-to-air missiles
- 18x SM2-ER extended-range surface-to-air missiles
- 18x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles
- 48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles
Anti-Submarine Warfare
- 8x Mosquito surface-to-surface missiles
- 16x Sea Lance anti-submarine missiles
- 20x SM2-ER extended-range surface-to-air missiles
- 20x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles
- 48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles
General Purpose
- 8x Mosquito surface-to-surface missiles
- 10x LRCSW low-observability cruise missiles
- 6x SM-6 extended-range surface-to-air missiles
- 20x SM2-ER extended-range surface-to-air missiles
- 20x SM-2MR medium-range surface-to-air missiles
- 48x ESSM medium-range surface-to-air missiles
Aviation
On-board Facilities
Both the Batch 1 and 1a vessels have hangar and maintenance spaces suited to the operation of a single Strikehawk plus a flexible number of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) whilst the more general-purpose Batch 2, 3 and 4 vessels feature a revised hangar layout capable of accommodating a pair of Wildcats plus UAS. The flight-deck is equipped with an Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) system for safer recoveries with tram-lines to the hangar bay. All vessels feature a workshop to carry out basic level maintenance on their embarked aircraft.
UAVs
The Néamhann-class were always envisaged to be capable of operating some form of unmanned system although at the time of their construction no such system had been procured. Currently there are a three systems qualified for use on the class, these are:
- ScanEagle long-endurance surveillance UAS
- Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing surveillance UAS
- Fire Scout (Development is ongoing on a locally-produced derivative using the Fire Scout architecture but based on a Bell 427)
Optical Sensors
The Néamhann-class are equipped with a variety of optical sensors. Common to all vessels are:
- 4x Silent Watch-derivedsurveillance systems
- 2x SeaFLIR 380-HLD Fire-Control Systems
- 1x SeaFLIR 230 for helicopter operations
Countermeasures
Countermeasure Dispensers
The Néamhann-class are equipped with a pair of Centurion revolving countermeasure dispensers capable of deploying a variety of countermeasures and weapons. They are usually equipped with three to four types of decoy / countermeasures which are:
- CHIMERA Mk.4 (Dual-Mode IR/RF Decoy)
- Seagnat 214 (RF Seduction Decoy)
- TALOS (Infrared and EO/Laser Decoy)
- PIRATE (Infrared Seduction Decoys)
Electronic Warfare
All of the néamhainn are also equipped with a pair of multi-face NOLQ-2-derived ECM/ESM systems capable of both ELINT and defensive-jamming. In addition, all néamhainn are fitted with the Vigile-DPX ESM system. Addionally all néamhainn feature an optical (infra-red and ultraviolet spectrum) missile warning and countermeasures system on their mast-heads.
Communications and Other Systems
The néamhainn are all fitted with a derivative of the Thales FICS system with:
Tactical Data Links:
- TCDL
- Link 11
- Link 22
- Link 16
Satellite Communications:
- 2x OE-538-based wide-band antennas on telescoping masts built into the rear uptake structures
- 4x Syntonics nested SATCOM arrays (2 each, port and starboard) WSC-6(V)6 + (V)X (SHF) and WSC-6(V)7 / (V)9 in (X-band)
- 2x OLE-82-class high-elevation SATCOM antenna (port and starboard)
Whips + Dipoles:
- 2x AS-2537C/SR HF whips
- 4x AS-3772B/U HF whips
- 2x AS-5078/SR LF-receive antenna
- 2x VAS-1016A VHF dipoles
- 2x AS-2809 VHF dipoles
- 2x AS2810C/SRC UHF dipoles
- 2x VMB-11512-N V/UHF dipoles
Batch 4-Specific
- Thales ICAS-derived system embedded into the octagonal foremast structure.
Additional Capabilities
Flagship Capabilities
Batch 3 vessels are outfitted with extra command facilities to operate as flotilla or task group leaders, which usually involves an additional 50 or so personnel.
Embarked Military Force
All vessels built thus far are capable of permanently embarking a small force of Royal Glasic Marines for VBSS and coastal-assault operations.
Variants
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Ships in Class
| Pennant Number | Name | Builder | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch 1 | ||||
| D-9050 | Alexandrite | Lynch & Murphy | 1st July 2006 | Active |
| D-9051 | Amazonite | Federal Shipbuilding | 29th September 2006 | Active |
| D-9052 | Amethyst | Lynch & Murphy | 28th December 2006 | Active |
| D-9053 | Aquamarine | Federal Shipbuilding | 28th March 2007 | Active |
| D-9054 | Azurite | Lynch & Murphy | 26th June 2007 | Active |
| D-9055 | Bloodstone | Federal Shipbuilding | 24th September 2007 | Active |
| D-9056 | Cinnabar | Lynch & Murphy | 23th December 2007 | Active |
| D-9057 | Citrine | Federal Shipbuilding | 22th March 2008 | Active |
| Batch 1A | ||||
| D-9058 | Corundum | Lynch & Murphy | 29th August 2008 | Active |
| D-9059 | Crystal | Lynch & Murphy | 27th November 2008 | Active |
| D-9060 | Diamond | Lynch & Murphy | 25th February 2009 | Active |
| D-9061 | Emerald | Federal Shipbuilding | 26th May 2009 | Active |
| D-9062 | Heliodor | Lynch & Murphy | 23rd August 2009 | Active |
| D-9063 | Haematite | Federal Shipbuilding | 22nd November 2009 | Active |
| D-9064 | Lodestone | Lynch & Murphy | 20th February 2010 | Active |
| D-9065 | Malachite | Federal Shipbuilding | 21st May 2010 | Active |
| Batch 2 | ||||
| D-9066 | Moonstone | Lynch & Murphy | 18th October 2010 | Active |
| D-9067 | Morganite | Federal Shipbuilding | 16th January 2011 | Active |
| D-9068 | Nephrite | Lynch & Murphy | 16th April 2011 | Active |
| D-9069 | Neptunite | Federal Shipbuilding | 15th July 2011 | Active |
| D-9070 | Onyx | Federal Shipbuilding | 13th October 2011 | Active |
| D-9071 | Peridot | Lynch & Murphy | 11th January 2012 | Active |
| D-9072 | Rhodolite | Lynch & Murphy | 10th April 2012 | Active |
| D-9073 | Ruby | Federal Shipbuilding | 9th July 2012 | Active |
| Batch 3 | ||||
| D-9074 | Tantalite | Lynch & Murphy | 7th October 2012 | Active |
| D-9075 | Thulite | Federal Shipbuilding | 5th January 2013 | Active |
| D-9076 | Tigereye | Federal Shipbuilding | 5th April 2013 | Active |
| D-9077 | Titanite | Lynch & Murphy | 4th July 2013 | Active |
| D-9078 | Tourmaline | Federal Shipbuilding | 9th June 2014 | Active |
| D-9079 | Turquoise | Lynch & Murphy | 12th April 2015 | Active |
| Batch 4 | ||||
| D-9080 | Sapphire | Federal Shipbuilding | - | Cancelled |
| D-9081 | Sardonyx | Lynch & Murphy | - | Cancelled |
| D-9082 | Selenite | Federal Shipbuilding | - | Cancelled |
| D-9083 | Sérandite | Lynch & Murphy | - | Cancelled |
| D-9084 | Sunstone | Federal Shipbuilding | - | Cancelled |
| D-9085 | Staurolite | Lynch & Murphy | - | Cancelled |
