Federal Republic of Zimbabwe (FRZ) Defense Industries
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Trimarite Class Corvette:
Design:
The Trimarite Class Corvette is a multi-role capable ship, a result of a large budget increase to the Federal Republic of Zimbabwe Navy. Development began under the wishes of the Fleet Admiral Egon Kharsashou to field a swift, maneuverable corvette with radar-cross section reducing features. The first order of business was to tackle the challenge on combining RCS reduction and high maneuverability. Several ideas were selected and scale-models were built of a basic hull-design. The Trimaran design was selected after showing a surprising amount of agility, while engineers agreed that the design could easily incorporate RCS reducing features. RCS reducing features include angled, smooth surfaces, and a wood/fiberglass/PVC composite hull. There are two torpedo tubes, located on the main hull.
Engine and Propulsion Design:
The Trimarite Class Corvette holds two MK I FRZ Naval Engines, each producing 15,000 KW of power. These are the main propulsion of the Trimarite Class, capable of sustained speed of 15 knots, and a maximum of 30 knots. The screws are located on the main hull.
There are two Pump-jets, one each located on the outrigger hull. These pump-jets are what offer the high maneuverability to the corvette. The angle of the jets can be adjusted quickly via thrust-vectoring, combined with reverse thrust allows the ship to swiftly change heading. When used in combination with the main engines, these are capable of propelling the corvette to speeds of 25 sustained knots, and a maximum speed of 40 knots.
Weapons:
30mm auto-cannon - The 30mm auto-cannon is used for targeting crippled or vulnerable enemy craft. In the combat center, it can be quickly programmed to fire at a series of targets, allowing for a specified amount of shots to be fired at specified targets. For example, it can be programmed to fire one shot at a light missile craft, then two at a corvette, then one at another missile craft. It is also capable of targeting helicopters. it has a capacity of 40 rounds.
Falcon Anti-Ship Missile - The Falcon Anti-Ship missile is a sea-skimming, turbo-jet missile designed to cripple ships up to frigate size. It is capable of speeds of Mach 1.3, and a range of 130 km, with solid-fuel propulsion providing the initial propulsion boost. It is an active-radar homing missile, with full autonomy after initial targeting and launch. The semi-armor piercing warhead is 115 kg of high explosive.
Askari Anti-Air Missile - The Askari Anti-air missile is a short-range missile designed to defend against enemy aircraft and missiles. It has a speed of 4,000 kph, and a range of 25 km. Solid-fuel propulsion. It is an semi active-radar homing missile, with full autonomy after initial targeting and launch. The warhead is a delayed-impact detonation mechanism. The advantages for this is that the tungsten casing will impact with the target and then detonate, instead of explode via a proximity-fuse. The Askari has three submunitions, each with a 10kg HE warhead.
MK I Lightweight Torpedo - The MK I Lightweight torpedo is designed to engage light surface vessels and submarines using active acoustic homing with a snake or circle search pattern. It uses a monopropellant mixed-chemical fuel for propulsion. It has a speed of 35 knots and a 50kg warhead. It's maximum range is 10 km and can go to a depth of 350 meters.
Stealth Features:
Angled/Smooth Surfaces - The entirety of the ship utilizes angled and smooth surfaces to reduce the RCS. Special attention was given to the outrigger hulls, as they represent the high maneuverability of the ship. The angles are designed to smooth into the rest of the ship, and the outrigger decks are shielded by a rising hull. Few surfaces are non-angled, those being the auto-cannon barrel and radar/radio mast.
Composite hull - The hull of the ship is comprised of a wood-fiberglass-PVC composite designed to reflect less radar waves. Additionally, the non-metallic hull lowers the thermal signature and electro-magnetic signature.
Vertical-launch missile cells - There are 8 missile cells, 4 on each side of the ship. These cells are built into the hull so as to not provide any protruding edges or sides.
Pump-Jet Propulsion - The pump-jet propulsion system can be used to propel the ship without the use of the main engines. This allows for a much quieter acoustic signature and is used primarily in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) missions, or when attempting to evade a torpedo. However, the ship will only have a sustained speed of 10 knots in this mode.
Multi-mission capability: The Trimarite Class is designed to be able to tackle a number of missions depending on the weaponry layout. The mission weapon layouts are listed below:
Anti-Shipping Mission - x6 Falcon Anti-ship missiles, x2 Askari Anti-Air Missiles, x4 MK I Lightweight torpedoes.
Anti-Air Screen - x8 Askari Anti-Air Missiles, x4 MK I Lightweight torpedoes.
ASW - Missile selection of choice, x4 MK I Lightweight torpedoes, x20 depth charges
Helipad: There is a helipad located at the stern of the ship, where a light helicopter can be docked for various missions, armed with x4 Askari Missiles OR Falcon Missiles OR MK I Lightweight Torpedoes
Price:$65 million ($65,000,000)
