Epoch Class SSBN/SSGN
Achesian Ballistic/Cruise Missile Submarine
The Epoch class is a unique take to the numerous types of ships of this genre. The ballistic missile submarine is important to many nations for strategic deterrence and the Epoch takes it another step forward by offering multirole capabilities with minimum conversion. Featuring a new part of Achesian sub surface warfare, the Impeller allows for a faster more silent cruise allowing the Epoch to complete a wide array of missions. Both the SSBN version which patrols the seas with a deference of 16 SLBMs and the SSGN version which carries a huge load of conventional cruise missiles are an important part of Achesian naval strategy.
- Type: SSBN/SSGN
- Displacement: 16,764 tonnes
- Length: 560 ft
- Beam: 42 ft
- Propulsion: 2x Monarch AA6B Nuclear Reactors
- Speed: 30+ knots
- Range: Limited only by food supplies
- Compliment:
-Ships Company: 130
-Passengers: 20 - Systems: BQQ-6 passive bow-mounted array (which includes BQS-13 fire control array), BQR-19 navigation, TB-16, or BQR-23 towed array, BQR-25 conformal array
- Armament:
-4 × 21 in (53 cm) Mark 48 torpedo tubes
SSBN: 16x SLBM launch tubes
SSGN: 16x Tubes each with 8 cruise missiles - Other Carried: 1x Mini Sub (SSGN Varient), variety of SOF craft
Unit Cost: 3.5 Billion USDs