Navaja-class SSK
An image of a Lada-class SSK, on which the hull shape of the Navaja is based
Manufacturer: Eirin Maritime Shipyards
Crew: 35
Autonomy: 45 days
Range:
Top speed (surfaced): 10 knots
Top speed (subsurface): 25 knots
Range (Economic): 16000 nautical miles (29,632 km)
Range (submerged): 650 nautical miles (1,203 km).
Displacement (surfaced): 1765 tons
Displacement (submerged): 2650 tons
Operational Depth: 250 meters
Max depth: 300 meters
Length: 66.8 meters
Width: 7.1 meters
Armament: x6 660mm torpedo launchers (can be used to fire 533mm torpedos with adapter), x 10 VLS, MANPAD launcher
Deployed aircraft: x2 long-range quadcopters, possibility for long-range VLS-launched drones
Upon the entry of Snogohsia into Greater Prussia as a direct Crown Territory, the need arose to urgently create a source of income to the Duchy to avoid the collapse of its economy. An immediate solution was to use the Duchy's existing knowledge in submarine construction to create an export-grade diesel submarine that could be exported to those countries unwilling, or financially unable, to maintain their own nuclear submarine fleet. A technology transfer from Keishar Russia aided in the creation of some of the technologies used in the resulting submarines, and soon enough the Navaja-class submarine came to be.
To improve its stealth characteristics, the Navaja had several important features installed. Not only was the entirety of the submarine covered in advanced anechoic tiles, but its internal components were also reshaped. All instruments and equipment capable of generating vibration were fitted with advanced vibration absorbers. The propulsion is an all-electric diesel, meaning that the shaft isare powered entirely by an electric generator, using permanent magnets to operate the drive shaft. The submarine is equipped with a fuel-cell based air-independent propulsion system, enabling it to operate for a distance of up to 650 nautical miles (1200 km) with the submarine entirely submerged and the snorkel retracted). A lignum vitae wood mounting is used to house the drive shaft itself, further reducing both the noise produced by the submarine, and the requirements for on-board logistics (the wood naturally excretes resin that lubricates the driveshaft, reducing the need for maintenance throughout travel – the cost of this, however, is the need for a housing replacement 20 years later). Finally, the submarine’s body undergoes degaussing, to minimize detection by MAD equipment.
The Navaja's sensors systems are merged into a single, MGM-168 Delphinus active/passive sonar system, capable for tracking some of the most advanced, low-emission targets in targets.
To improve the performance of this equipment, the submarine is also capable of deploying a towed Spermaceti sonar array (named after the sperm whale's echolocation organ). With the active sonar in use, the Navaja can detect enemy submarines at a distance of 20-25 km in shallow waters and 50-70 km in deep waters. At maximum, the Navaja use its passive sonar array to detect enemy submarines at a range of 30-60 km, long-range, stealthy torpedoes at a range of up to 30 km, and surface ships at a range of up to 120 km. (Use of the towed sonar array forces a speed reduction to a maximum of 18 knots).
Furthermore, the Navaja is equipped with automated, digital systems for tracking and analysis of all data from the sonar arrays and management of all weapon systems. These include an Argus-E supercomputer for analysis and improved tracking of the sonar import data, and simultaneous tracking of multiple enemy targets. The submarine is also equipped with a blue-green laser receiver to receive communications from satellites while submerged.
OOC:
[b]Please make all orders and all commentary at the Allanean Defense Exports storefront.
Because the production run of these submarines will be limited, please supply the name under which your sub will enter surface when ready (unless, of course, you are purchasing DPR).
To improve its stealth characteristics, the Navaja had several important features installed. Not only was the entirety of the submarine covered in advanced anechoic tiles, but its internal components were also reshaped. All instruments and equipment capable of generating vibration were fitted with advanced vibration absorbers. The propulsion is an all-electric diesel, meaning that the shaft isare powered entirely by an electric generator, using permanent magnets to operate the drive shaft. The submarine is equipped with a fuel-cell based air-independent propulsion system, enabling it to operate for a distance of up to 650 nautical miles (1200 km) with the submarine entirely submerged and the snorkel retracted). A lignum vitae wood mounting is used to house the drive shaft itself, further reducing both the noise produced by the submarine, and the requirements for on-board logistics (the wood naturally excretes resin that lubricates the driveshaft, reducing the need for maintenance throughout travel – the cost of this, however, is the need for a housing replacement 20 years later). Finally, the submarine’s body undergoes degaussing, to minimize detection by MAD equipment.
The Navaja's sensors systems are merged into a single, MGM-168 Delphinus active/passive sonar system, capable for tracking some of the most advanced, low-emission targets in targets.
To improve the performance of this equipment, the submarine is also capable of deploying a towed Spermaceti sonar array (named after the sperm whale's echolocation organ). With the active sonar in use, the Navaja can detect enemy submarines at a distance of 20-25 km in shallow waters and 50-70 km in deep waters. At maximum, the Navaja use its passive sonar array to detect enemy submarines at a range of 30-60 km, long-range, stealthy torpedoes at a range of up to 30 km, and surface ships at a range of up to 120 km. (Use of the towed sonar array forces a speed reduction to a maximum of 18 knots).
Furthermore, the Navaja is equipped with automated, digital systems for tracking and analysis of all data from the sonar arrays and management of all weapon systems. These include an Argus-E supercomputer for analysis and improved tracking of the sonar import data, and simultaneous tracking of multiple enemy targets. The submarine is also equipped with a blue-green laser receiver to receive communications from satellites while submerged.
OOC:
[b]Please make all orders and all commentary at the Allanean Defense Exports storefront.
Because the production run of these submarines will be limited, please supply the name under which your sub will enter surface when ready (unless, of course, you are purchasing DPR).