September 13, 201411 yr I think the ranges of Su-50 PAK FA are too short, as apparently was get for the HCDB the range at supersonic speed and not at cruise speed: As stated in Russian Wikipedia and other sources: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Перспективный_авиационный_комплекс_фронтовой_авиации Практическая дальность: на крейсерской скорости: с 63 % топлива: 2700 км со 100 % топлива: 4300 км с 2 ПТБ: 5500 км на бесфорсажной сверхзвуковой скорости: с 63 % топлива: 1200 км со 100 % топлива: 2000 км Approximative translation: Range: at cruising speed: with 63% of the fuel: 2700 Km with 100% of the fuel: 4300 Km with 2 Drop Tanks: 5500 Km. Range: at supersonic speed (I suppose "на бесфорсажной сверхзвуковой скорости" means "with afterburner"): with 63% of the fuel: 1200 Km (Just the 648 nm stated in the HCDB for the SEAD loadout) With 100% of the fuel: 2000 Km (Just the 1080 nm stated in the "Range" cell) Probably more realistic values could be: with 63% of the fuel: 2700 Km (1458 nm for SEAD loadout) with 100% of the fuel: 3440 Km (80% of 4300 Km) (1857 nm for Intercept loadout, i.e., 80% of máximum range with internal fuel because added air-to-air missile weight) The current radar designation is now apparently N-036 Byelka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byelka_(radar)
September 14, 201411 yr After some crossed research today about Indian ships: At this moment none is equipped with active towed sonar system: http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/warships-in-peril-as-defence-ministry-blocks-sonar-purchase-114051600057_1.html Some classes are equipped clearly with a passive Sintra towed sonar: Godavari, Brahmatra, Talwar and Shivalik, other are not clear. Current hull sonars are apparently: HUMSA-NG: on Project 15A Kolkata (2014), Project 28 Kamorta (2014) and later classes, as Project 17A (2020?). HUS-003 HUMSA (APSOH); employed on Delhi, Talwar, Shivalik, Brahmaputra and Godavari classes.
September 14, 201411 yr The future Project 17A (2020?), entry 2993, has the sensor fit and text of the entry 2994, Kirch Type 25A.
September 14, 201411 yr The new entry 4036 of the almost unknown Kamorta Project 28 has some issues: The sonar fit: as mentioned, is equipped with the new HUMSA-NG sonar. The radar fit: LW.08 is a long range AS radar with a very distinctive large oval antenna, not present on the ship photos. The depicted Bharat Shikari (entry 43267) long range AS radar is probably the result of the confuse Indian designations (Also, very doubtful a ship with two long range AS radar and none SS radar). The correct radar should be Bharat Revathi (in service 2014, HF/SS, range=108, PH=60), a smaller type more adequate for a corvette (we can employ the same entry 43267). Here the range of Revathi stated in 200 Km/108 nm. http://www.rediff.com/news/report/defence-news-stealth-corvette-ins-kamorta-enters-indian-navy/20140823.htm http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/rm-commission-ins-kamorta Here, about his HF and SS capabilities: http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=bharani.jsp Here, about the Bharat Rohimi (2008+), forerunner of Revathi for Indian Air Force, with 170 Km/92 nm range: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_acquisition_radar_(3D-CAR) http://www.deagel.com/Special-Purpose-Vehicles/Rohini_a002239001.aspx http://www.livefistdefence.com/2008/08/iaf-gets-first-rohini-3d-surveillance.html In the photos I don't see any SS radar, but it's difficult to see it, perhaps is a pair of Bharat Rashi, as shower here on the video, one each side of mainmast: http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/indian-navy/36560-p-28-kamorta-class-asw-corvettes-11.html The designation Bharat Shikari references or a Fire Control Radar based on Contraves Flycatcher or Seaguard (for guns), or a combat data management system, as stated here or elsewhere: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/179-Brahmaputra-Class.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmaputra-class_frigate Torpedo tubes: She's equipped with 2x2 533mm for SET-65M heavyweights (as many other modern Indian ships), not 2x3 light torpedo tubes. Clearly showed here (and mentioned in the text) on the ship model: http://defence.pk/threads/ins-kamorta-vs-tcg-heybeliada.303747/ Also partially showed on this photo: http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/ins-kamorta-indian-navy-first-indigenous-stealth-corvette-sail-40823.html?page=2 (curiously the text references 2x3 light torpedo tubes). Also, as mentioned in the text and showed in the model ship, has 2xEL/M-2221 STGR fire control radars, fore and aft. Decoys: Is also the first Indian ship equipped with the new Kavach trainable decoy launcher (3rd generation?): http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/ins-kamorta-indian-navy-first-indigenous-stealth-corvette-sail-40823.html About the SS-N-27 Sizzler/Klub supersonic anti-ship missile: Is cited sometimes as 8xKlub arming the Kamorta-class, but not evidence of it, neither space for launchers/VLS. They are also some speculations about his launching from the 533mm torpedo tubes, but nothing definitive about it.
September 14, 201411 yr A Russian MiG-29SMT entry (it's present a Yemeni one, entry 11044). Some data of the Air Forces Monthly September 2014 issue: Currently only one frontline unit equipped with legacy MiG-29 (Models 9-12, 9-12A, 9-13, 9-13S (16 planes equipped with AA-12 Adder) and 9-15 two-seat trainer): IAP's 31st Guards Regiment based at Millerovo, Southern Military District (Did cover the 2014 Sachi's Winter Olympic Games). From 2005 only with 24xMiG-29 and 6xMiG-29U. Previously other unit equipped with legacy MiG-29, to November 2013 when was replaced by Su-30SM, IAP's 120th Guards Regiment based at Donna in Eastern Siberia. Another support units equipped with legacy MiG-29 (export model 9-12A without dorsal spine) is the VVS's 185th TsBPIA (Fighter Aviation Combat Training and Combat Employment Centre) at Astrakhan-Privolzhskiy, Southern Russia near the Caspian Sea, with QRA detachments from 2001, previusly with 40 active planes, now only with some 20. Also other planes on the training center at Lípetsk and at Krasnodar, with the 195th UAB and the 713th UAP. In 2007 the MiG-29SMT (Model 9-19) purchased for Algeria were rejected and returned to Russia (quality problems), at this moment 28 MiG-29SMT and 6 MiG-29UBT in Russian service (and another 16 MiG-29SMT requested and purchased in April 2014, to be delivered). Units of MiG-29SMT: Experimental unit: VVS's 929th State Flight Test Centre at Akhtubinsk (two MiG-29SMT). Training unit: VVS's 4th Training and Aircrew Conversion Centre at Lípetsk (from February 2009). Operational unit: IAP 14th Guards Leningrad Aviation Fighter Regiment, based at Kursk-Khalino (flying from July 2009). Now part of the 105th Guards Composite Aviation Division, HQ at Vorónezh. Some plane details: Zhuk-ME radar, as in MiG-29K/KUB/M/M2. SPO-150-1 Pastel RWR, with AS-17 Krypton anti-radar missile associated capability). Equipped with AA-12 Adder and 80mm air-to-ground rockets. 1x1500 l centerline drop tank, and 2x800 l underwing drop tanks. Two extra conformal fuel tanks (on the spine), with 1400 and 480 liters. In-flight refuelling capable, but not yet trained.
September 15, 201411 yr The ship entry 3077 Gorshkov (22350) is fitted with 2xSA-N-12 VLS x12 mounts. It should be fitted with 4xRedut VLS (x8 tubes each) with SA-21/9M96E missiles (small variant apparently, entry 18950: http://russian-ships.info/eng/warships/project_22350.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_Gorshkov-class_frigate About the missile size and packing: https://www.rusi.org/downloads/assets/Dr_Igor_Sutyagin_part_3.pdf
September 16, 201411 yr The future Project 17A (2020?), entry 2993, has the sensor fit and text of the entry 2994, Kirch Type 25A. Yeah, it used to be a dupe of the Type 25A. Details of the 17A were scant at the time, and afaik, remain scant. Do some digging if you like, and in the interim, I will probably make it look more like the Kamorta or equivalent.
October 31, 201411 yr Entry 3103 minelayer Carlskrona (2009) (Swedish Navy) was earmarked in 2007 for AGI conversión to replace Orion, but later the plans changed and was converted in 2009 in OPV (her hull number changed from M04 to P04), and employed at long range in multinational missions as Atalanta in Gulf of Aden. Previously mothballed 2007-2008. Designed as minelayer but actually employed as cadet training ship for the anual cruise and as command ship from her commissioning in 1982. Current configuration cames from mid-life modification in 2002 (forecast to be in service to 2020), and proposed HCDB modifications are: Entry name changed to Carlskrona (2002). Sub Type changed in HCDB from AGI to OPV (in 2009, 1982-2007 her Sub Type should be ML). Add Helo Pad Aft for large helicopter (currently no air capability on DB)(enlarged 2002) but no hangar. Conway's 1947-1995 states from origin small helipad. Guns and weapons: - 1x57mm/70 Bofors MkI fwd (previously another aft, deleted when enlarged the helo pad aft). - 2x single 40mm/70 Bofors, fwd and aft. - 2x Philip Phillax 2º Generation Decoy Launchers (also employed by other Swedish ships previously to circa 1999, as PTM Goteborg (to circa 1998) or Stockholm (to circa 2000) clases)(data from Jane's 2009-2010). - 2x Pirate Launch/RHIB (that is only my idea). - Very probably 2xRBS-70 MANPADS (with 6xReloads?). Conway 1995 states MCM Landsort-class of 1984 have provision for RBS-70 (1990) very probably other main Swedish classes from 1990, perhaps as consequence Visby-class was not equipped with the more advanced Umkhonto SAM. Sensors: - Raytheon FR Series. - Skanter OO9. - Sea Giraffe 50HC (replaces previous Thompson-CSF Saturn, data from Conway 1995). - Sonar Simrad SQ3D/SF (data from Conway 1995, sonar removed, states Jane's 2002). ESM: - Argo AR 700 (data from Jane's 2009-2010). Displacement: - 3130 standard, reinforced and very compartimented hull (data from Conway 1995. Jane's 2002 states 3300 standard). Sources: - Jane's 2002 and 2009-2010. - Conway's 1947-1995. http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Carlskrona_(P04) Also in the Swedish Wikipedia entry for Carlskrona, links to each one of the Royal Swedish Navy current ships.
November 1, 201411 yr More on Swedish ships: - Entry 2190 PTG Norrkoping (1985)-(1985-2005) has the erroneous speed of 50, it should be 40 knots, as in entry 3766 PT Norrkoping (1980)-(1973-1984) (real life speed 40,5 knots). - Entry 3772 ML Alvsborg (1971-2010) has Plane capacity = 1 and "Helo pad aft" mount, but lacks the Runway size = "Small helipad", as in real life.
November 13, 201411 yr Weapon entry 19003 SS-N-12M1 (P-1000N) lacks flag code target type. It should be "Ship attack" and "Land Attack".
November 14, 201411 yr HMAS Sirius is clearly not a priority, but these days (14 November 2014) is supporting the Australian frigates shadowing the Russian Slava task force north of Brisbane (G-20 Brisbane Summit 2014): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Sirius_(O_266) https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/latest/a/25509675/russian-ships-a-show-of-strength/
November 14, 201411 yr HMAS Sirius is clearly not a priority, but these days (14 November 2014) is supporting the Australian frigates shadowing the Russian Slava task force north of Brisbane (G-20 Brisbane Summit 2014) Given the limited space, I'd suggest selecting a similar ship and then renaming it in the SE.
November 15, 201411 yr Researching about the Brisbane G-20 Summit 2014 I found the MU-90 are not implemented and will not in Australian AP-3C and SH-60B, they will keep the use of Mk46 Mod5 to end of operational life. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MU90_Impact#Exports After deciding that its Mark 46 torpedoes were inadequate, Australia set up the JP2070 project in 1998 to buy torpedoes for its Adelaide-class frigates, ANZAC-class frigates, AP-3C Orion aircraft, S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopters and planned SH-2G(A) Super Seasprite helicopters.[5] The Seasprites were cancelled and the Orions and Seahawks were removed from the MU90 programme on budget grounds; their replacements, the P-8 Poseidon and MH-60R Seahawk will use the US Mark 54 torpedo.[5] The A$639m[5] project to buy a classified number of MU90 has been heavily criticised by the Australian National Audit Office on the grounds of cost, insufficient test firings which failed to reveal defects in the torpedo, and the lack of commonality with the Navy's air-launched torpedoes. The MU90 reached IOC in November 2012.[5] http://www.anao.gov.au/Publications/Audit-Reports/2012-2013/Remediation-of-the-Lightweight-Torpedo-Replacement-Project/Audit-summary
November 21, 201411 yr A Russian MiG-29SMT entry (it's present a Yemeni one, entry 11044). Coming in the next iteration, together with RAAF F/A-18F, F-35I Adir, and probably French A330 Phenix.
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