Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues

[Mgellis]

A follow-up on my last post...here is some information for the Lockeed-Martin/Freedom-upgun version of the fast frigate design (aka FFG(X)). I'm hoping both platforms can be added to the database soon...

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/frigate.html

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... esign.html

https://breakingdefense.com/2018/01/fri ... mandatory/

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/ ... Bifold.pdf

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R44972.pdf

https://news.usni.org/2017/07/10/navy-r ... o-industry

Length: 125m
Beam: 18m? <-- based on Lockheed Martin SCS design (the frigate is slightly larger at 125m. vs. 118m)
Draught: 4.5m? <-- ditto
Displacement: 6000 tons?
Crew: 130
Range: <-- not specified as far as I could see, but it has to be at least what a Perry or a Knox can do...4000 nm at 18 knots?
Speed: 35 knots <-- ditto
Sensors: Enterprise air surveillance radar, SEWIP electronic warfare antannas, two other large radars for fire control (?), 2 x MSI Seahawk RWS, [I didn't see a specific sonar but I'm sure it has something]
Weapons: 8 x anti-ship missiles, 16 x Mk 41 VLS cells for ESSM or Standard missiles, 1 57mm Bofors Mk110 gun, 24 hellfire missiles (?), 4 x Nulka decoy launchers, laser (!), SeaRAM missile system
Flight deck: 1 x medium helicopter
Hanger: 1 x medium helicopter (+ 1 drone?)
Service dates: 2022- ???

ORIGINAL: Mgellis

Some information that may be helpful for a hypothetical version of the next generation frigate (please, please add this)...

from https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ogram.html

...and...

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... siles.html

Austal "Austal Frigate"

Austal USA was showcasing the same scale model of the "Austal Frigate" which was rolled out last year at Sea Air Space 2017. But the Alabama-based shipyard showed us a poster (and brochures) showing an updated design reflecting the latest requirements from the U.S. Navy for FFG(X).

Compared to the Independence-class LCS (on which it is based), the "Austal Frigate" main modifications consist in a slightly shortened flight deck in order to fit anti-ship missile launchers and a variable depth sonar in order to add capabilities to the ship's aft. Compared to the early design unveiled last year, the latest design show that the 16x Mk41 VLS have been moved forward (just ahead of the bridge) and aft (at the edge of the flight deck). They used to placed on each side of the mast. The new design is fitted with Raytheon EASR radar as expected. The Remote Weapon Stations have been removed as there is currently no requirement for them. The newest design still shows the Thales CAPTAS-4 as the variable depth sonar. We were told this is to show that the Austal Frigate can accommodate the heaviest sonar option. The U.S. Navy still has to select the VDS for FFG(X). A Curtiss Wright / Raytheon VDS was selected for the LCS ASW mission module.

If selected for FFG(X), the Austal Frigate would be built at Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

The (updated) Austal Frigate brochure reads: The Austal Frigate possesses increased lethality and high-speed shallow draft multi-mission combatant capabilities on a seaframe nearly identical to the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship. This ship’s ability to meet and exceed current US Navy requirements makes it one of the most cost-effective,maneuverable and flexible ships in the fleet.

Basic specification of the Austal Frigate (from Austal brochure):

Length:. 127.7 m
Beam: 31.7 m
Draught: 4.5 m
Displacement: 3,500 t
Top speed: >32 knots
Range: 4,300 nm @12 knots
Crew: Up to 130 sailors
Mission bay size: 7,000 square ft
Watercraft operations: 2x 7 meters RHIBS. Launch and recovery up to sea state 3
Flight operations: 1x H-60, up to sea state 5
Hangar:1x H-60 and 1x MQ-8C
Sensors: 3D search radar, 2x navigation radars, EO/IR fire control optics, variable depth sonar, multi-function towed array, electronic surveillance
Processing systems: COMBATSS 21 CMS, AN/SQQ-89 undersea warfare system, integrated bridge control system, automated machinery and damage control systems
Armament: SeaRAM, Mk110 57mm gun, 6x .50 cal guns, NULKA, 16x OTH missiles, 2x 25/30mm cannons, Helllfire AGM-114 missiles, torpedo countermeasures, 2x Mk41 launchers
Propulsion: 2x GE LM2500 gas turbines, 2x MTU 20V8000 diesel engines, 4x Wartsila steerabe, reversing waterjets.

[service dates: 2022- ] ???

[Scorpion86]

I was playing the “Albania Airstrike” scenario and I noticed the Interceptor version of the F-104S had a radar whose range was shorter than it’s missiles’ range. Moreover, the fighter-bomber had a much longer-ranged radar, which struck me as odd.

So I dug around for some information about the F-104S and I found some Maintenance Manuals that shed some light on the issue:

In page 13-4 of the manual (or page 187 of the pdf file) it says:

“a. Configurazione R21G/H NASARR per velivole AWX. In tale configurazione il radar opera congiuntamente all’impianto di comando e lancio missili AIM-7E (…).

b. Configurazione F15G/H NASARR per velivoli FB che no contempla l’impiego dell’impianto di comando e lancio missili AIM-7E.”

Translation:

"a. NASARR R21G/H configuration for AWX aircraft. In this configuration, the radar works together with the AIM-7E missile control and launching system (...).

b. F15G/H NASARR configuration for FB aircraft that does not include the use of AIM-7E missile control and launching system."

So, according to the maintenance manual, the Interceptor (AWX) version carried the R21G/H radar and the fighter-bomber (FB) version carried the F15G/H radar, not the other way around.

Also, according to page 13-5 of the manual (page 188 of the pdf file) all interceptor variants of the F-104S (AWX and ASA-CIO) carried an IR sight.

Finally, according to page 1-2 of the manual (15 of the pdf), only fighter-bomber variants (FB and ASA-CBO) carried an ECM suite: the FB variant carried the ALQ-70, while the ASA-CBO carried the updated ALQ-70/73. The cannon was only carried by fighter-bomber variants as well.

[P.S.: Would you be so kind as to consider some of the configuration detailed in page A1-6 (348 of the pdf) of the Flight Manual? The 2 wingtip tank + 2 underwing tank + 2 Sparrow/Aspide missiles configuration seems very interesting (and useful!), in particular.]

Considering this data, I suggest the following changes:

#2877 – F-104S Starfighter
- The F-104S version represented in this entry is a fighter-bomber, and as such, should have the EL-70 ECM/RWR suite and the NASARR F-15G radar instead of the R-21G/H.

#1064 – F-104S Starfighter ASA
- The F-104S/ASA version represented in this entry is an interceptor, and as such, should have neither the EL-73 ECM/RWR suite, nor the 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon.
- This aircraft was capable of carrying the Sparrow and usually did in it’s early service, as the entry into service of the Aspide missile was delayed due to development issues.
- It should have an infrared sight.
- This variant should be renamed the F-104S/ASA-CIO Starfighter.

#1933 – F-104S Starfighter ASA-M
- It should have an infrared sight.
- This aircraft was also capable of carrying the Sparrow.
- This variant was upgraded with the Have Quick radio for secure UHF communication.
- This variant should be renamed the F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter.

#1733 – F-104S Starfighter CBO
- It should use FFAR rockets instead of HYDRA rockets.
- It should be capable of carrying 2 LAU-10/A rocket pods (4 ZUNI rockets each).
- The ground attack version of the F-104S used the NASARR F-15G radar, not the R-21G/H.
- This version should be renamed the F-104S/FB Starfighter.

#1728 – F-104S Starfighter CIO
- The interceptor version of the F-104S used the NASARR R-21G/H, not the F-15G.
- It should have an infrared sight.
- This version should be renamed the F-104S/AWX Starfighter.

#2674 – F-104S Starfighter CIO
- The interceptor version of the F-104S used the NASARR R-21G/H, not the F-15G.
- It should have an infrared sight.
- This version should be renamed the F-104S/AWX Starfighter.

Sources:
https://theaviationist.com/2009/04/21/f ... explained/
https://www.avialogs.com/aircraft-l/loc ... i-generali
https://www.avialogs.com/aircraft-l/loc ... s-aircraft

[Scorpion86]

Also, to complete the range of F-104S Starfighter variants, could you also add the F-104S/ASA-CBO? It would basicly be identical to the #1064 F-104S Starfighter ASA (as of DB972), but with the armament of the #1733 F-104S Starfighter CBO (including my sugested alterations).

[Scorpion86]

I'm sorry for being "that guy", but while I was researching the database for the F-104S post I came upon this piece of equipment that I felt had the wrong characteristics. For the sake of brevity, I'll just copy/paste the text I posted in the CWDB thread which details my research, sources, and what I've been able to learn from them. Thanks in advance!

The AN/APQ-104 Radar

I was browsing the database when I noticed something odd: of the French Navy’s Crusaders, the oldest version has an immensely superior radar (the AN/APQ-94) than the later version’s radar (the AN/APQ-104). According to the information I was able to find, not only did the AN/APQ-94 never equip the French Crusaders (as it was unable to illuminate the R.530 SARH missile, the main armament of the French F-8E) but the AN/APQ-104 was an upgrade of the AN/APQ-94! However, it is markedly inferior.

Let’s compare the stats of both radars:

The AN/APQ-94 has a range of 50NM, is noted in the database as “Radar, FCR, Air-to-Air, Short-Range” and has the following Abilities: Late 1950’s Tech, Air Search, Range, Altitude, Speed, and Heading Information.

The AN/APQ-104, in contrast, has a range of 8NM (half of the range of it’s primary weapon), is noted in the database as “Radar, Range-Only” and has the following Abilities: Late 1970’s Tech, Air, Surface, and Ground (Fixed) Search, and Range Information.

The information I was able to find states that the AN/APQ-104 radar is an upgraded AN/APQ-94, capable of directing the R.530 missile, with a range of 60NM for navigation and 25NM for interception. It has also been in service since the first Crusaders were delivered to the French Navy in 1964.

I hope I’ve provided you with hard enough evidence in sufficient quantity to convince you to take action regarding this piece of equipment.

Sources:
http://www.ffaa.net/aircraft/crusader/crusader.htm
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_fighters/f8_16.html
http://www.crusader.gaetanmarie.com/art ... /part1.htm
http://www.designation-systems.net/usmi ... n-apq.html

Thank you, once again, for your willingness to hear our comments and suggestions!

[Dragon029]

Just a few more requests regarding the F-35:

1. The British F-35B, featuring the SPEAR 3, should be able to carry 8 internally rather than 6:



2. Currently only the US F-35s have offensive EW; this should be expanded / copied over to all international variants (the Israeli F-35I might be different because they plan on adding additional EW equipment in the near future, but there's no word on what they're aiming to achieve, plus for now they just have the standard ASQ-239 like the rest of the F-35 fleet).

3. AMRAAM variants vary between US and foreign F-35s; there's conflicting information as to whether the AIM-120D (vs AIM-120C7) has been integrated in Block 3F (the chart I showed on page 128 says it has been, but I've never seen reference to the AIM-120D variant being integrated in any other official document. Either way, I just think there should be parity between the nations, at least for future models of the jet; so far only Australia has ordered the AIM-120D, but regardless I see it as being a key acquisition for foreign users in the near future, not to mention in a major war it's highly likely that munitions will be shared at joint airbases, etc. Also, if the F-35 can't yet use AIM-120Ds (if it can only use C5s and C7s), then it can very much be expected that the AIM-120D will be integrated in Block 4 (ie have 2021+ variants equipped with AIM-120Ds).

Also as a side note, the F-35's upgrade program has changed a little - previously the plan was that Block 3F would be released, then they'd have Block 4.1 in 2021, Block 4.2 a in like 2023, 4.3 in 2024 or 2025, 4.4 in 2026, Block 5 beginning in the late 2020s, etc.
Now the F-35 will be following a new C2D2 Continuous Capability Development and Delivery plan where upgrades will come roughly every 6 months, although these upgrades won't be full block upgrades. Currently most of Block 4 is intended to remain as it is, but we could see things like weapons or new capabilities integrated between blocks. Already they've announced that they plan to add Auto-GCAS to the F-35 next year.

[Broncepulido]

On the same issue of Crusader radar, range of APQ-94 against a bomber size aircraft stated in the same site as 110 Km/59 nm, APQ-104 apparently very similar, only customized for French use:
http://www.crusader.gaetanmarie.com/art ... /part1.htm

[BDukes]

Please add JASSM-ER Loadout to F-15E 2018 #3222

Source: Jane's http://www.janes.com/article/77892/jass ... rike-eagle

JASSM-ER achieves FOC on F-15E Strike Eagle
Robin Hughes, London - IHS Jane's Missiles & Rockets

The US Air Force (USAF) has declared full operational capability (FOC) of the Lockheed Martin AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER) missile on the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle multirole strike fighter.

The USAF’s Seek Eagle Office – which leads the integration of the AGM-158 JASSM and AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles on the F-15E Strike Eagle – declared FOC for JASSM-ER on the aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2017, although this was only publicly disclosed in early February 2018.

A Lockheed Martin release noted, “With the completion of integration and fielding of JASSM-ER’s Suite 8 Operational Flight Programme [the software programme of an embedded computer system which enables that system to perform its interactive tasks as designed] the F-15E Strike Eagle becomes the first Universal Armament Interface [UAI-compliant platform to field JASSM-ER.” A USAF programme of record, UAI is a US Department of Defense (DoD) initiative to develop a standardised interface for aircraft, weapons, and mission planning to support integration of future weapons independent of aircraft Operational Flight Program cycles. The baseline AGMA-158 JASSM was the first missile to be integrated on a UAI platform.

Externally identical in mold line and size to the baseline of AGM-158A JASSM, JASSM-ER is 4.26 m long, 450 mm high, and about 635 mm wide, with a deployed wing span of 2.7m as currently configured. Both variants share about 70% of their hardware and 95% of their software. With an estimated launch weight of 1,200 kg , and equipped with a 454 kg dual-mode penetrator/blast fragmentation warhead, the AGM-158B is a day/night all-weather capable weapon, furnished with an inertial navigation system (INS)/enhanced digital anti-jam GPS receiver to dial into specific target aimpoints, with an advanced imaging infrared seeker for terminal guidance. Powered by a Williams International F107-WR-105 turbofan engine – which replaces the Teledyne J402-100 turbojet engine in the baseline AGM-158A – and with an added fuel capacity that does not affect the payload or electronics capability, the JASSM-ER solution extends the missile’s range from 200 n miles to 500 n miles.

[DrRansom]

ORIGINAL: Dragon029

2. Currently only the US F-35s have offensive EW; this should be expanded / copied over to all international variants (the Israeli F-35I might be different because they plan on adding additional EW equipment in the near future, but there's no word on what they're aiming to achieve, plus for now they just have the standard ASQ-239 like the rest of the F-35 fleet).

Also as a side note, the F-35's upgrade program has changed a little - previously the plan was that Block 3F would be released, then they'd have Block 4.1 in 2021, Block 4.2 a in like 2023, 4.3 in 2024 or 2025, 4.4 in 2026, Block 5 beginning in the late 2020s, etc.
Now the F-35 will be following a new C2D2 Continuous Capability Development and Delivery plan where upgrades will come roughly every 6 months, although these upgrades won't be full block upgrades. Currently most of Block 4 is intended to remain as it is, but we could see things like weapons or new capabilities integrated between blocks. Already they've announced that they plan to add Auto-GCAS to the F-35 next year.

For point 2, do you have a sense if the F-35 EW is stand-off jammer or a really advanced self-protection jammer?

As for the upgrade program, I fear that the switch to a C2D2 model really preseages a slow-down in development capability. However, for the game, we can see what gets added every 6 months and update the F-35 accordingly.

[Sardaukar]

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

Please add Facility SAM Grp with Stinger MANPADS to Finland.

http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/na ... r-missiles
http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/fi ... t-missiles
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/fin ... ems-05398/

Stingers have replaced Iglas (which have been phased out).

Where are my Finnish Stingers? [:-] (Just kidding) But would be nice to have.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_e ... nnish_Army

Stuff purchased lately in attachment from SIPRI.

[Dragon029]

ORIGINAL: DrRansom
For point 2, do you have a sense if the F-35 EW is stand-off jammer or a really advanced self-protection jammer?

It's a mix of both; the ASQ-239 Barracuda itself is a system of systems, using its own series of passive RF sensors, but utilising the F-35's APG-81 radar, as well as it's ALE-70 towed RF countermeasures to emit for offensive or defensive jamming. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Barracuda utilised the jet's data link / comms systems for some jamming, seeing as they at least cover VHF, UHF, L-band and Ku-band in all directions (they wouldn't be very powerful, but combined with the jet's stealth it might be able to perform some deception jamming.

I've collected a bunch of quotes and statements about the F-35's EW capability here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Dragon029/comm ... re_quotes/ but here's a description from Lockheed:

Advanced electronic warfare capabilities enable the F-35 to locate and track enemy forces, jam radio frequencies and disrupt attacks with unparalleled precision. All three variants of the F-35 carry active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radars with sophisticated electronic attack capabilities, including false targets, network attack, advanced jamming and algorithm-packed data streams. This system allows the F-35 to reach well-defended targets and suppress enemy radars that threaten the F-35. In addition, the ASQ-239 system provides fully integrated radar warning, targeting support, and self-protection, to detect and defeat surface and airborne threats. F-35A four flight

“While F-35 is capable of stand-off jamming for other aircraft — providing 10 times the effective radiated power of any legacy fighter — F-35s can also operate in closer proximity to the threat (‘stand-in’) to provide jamming power many multiples that of any legacy fighter.”

https://breakingdefense.com/2016/07/bae ... c-warfare/

So in other words, so long as it's pointing it's APG-81 at the enemy it's a stand-off jammer, but in practice it'll primarily operate as a stand-in jammer during SEAD-style sorties.

ORIGINAL: DrRansom
As for the upgrade program, I fear that the switch to a C2D2 model really preseages a slow-down in development capability. However, for the game, we can see what gets added every 6 months and update the F-35 accordingly.

It'll be interesting to see what happens; the aim overall is to increase the rate at which upgrades get to fleet, and to allow them to push out software updates to fix glitches, etc that might otherwise have to wait 2 years for the next block upgrade. It's not clear how they're going to achieve the testing of things like the F-35's Tech Refresh 3 upgrade though; Tech Refresh 2 (which occurred with Block 3i) caused stability issues that required a year or two of testing and patching the properly fix, but the C2D2 is described as having testing cycles only last 6 months. Maybe they'll spread testing over multiple cycles (or just not follow the 6 month cycle religiously), or maybe they'll be dumb and push it to the fleet half-broken.

[NMDanny]

Odd behavior with the Israeli Harop suicide drone:

When initially launched from a TEL or if it has an attack order, it climbs to max altitude(5000 feet), which makes it highly exposed to SAMs.
- If doing a BOL launch, you can clear the course(F3+Esc) then set a new course, and the drone will fly at min altitude(60 feet)
- Once a target is assigned, you can't clear the attack order, only provide a different target. Either way, it'll fly at max altitude.

There should be a way to set its altitude directly, but if that's impossible, a sensible default would be max altitude on BOL/course flight(for recon purposes), and minimum altitude when assigned a target.

[BDukes]

Please add Recon Pod loadout to Baz[Akef] F-15D. There isn't much on the pod itself except that its a TV camera datalinked. First seen after 2000.

[KLAB]

Evening,

The first of several requests please for consideration of amendments to the significant if somewhat tactical assets of the Mi-35M KA-52 KA-52K et al.
Ref the Mi-24/35 late model Hind #458 Mi-24VM Hind E (Domestic Mi-35M)

To summarise: #458 Mi-24VM Hind E (Domestic Mi-35M)
Max speed should be in the region of 170kts.
Operationally they have full Vitebsk self protection suite.
IR signature should reflect IR suppressors fitted to engine exhausts.
Can carry up to 16 AT-9 Spiral 2. (and AT-9 Spiral 2 range is only 3.2nm)

DB473 currently shows the late model Hinds with a maximum of 4 X AT-9 Spiral 2 Ataka 9M120 series missiles.

They can carry at least 16 Ataka in addition to the 2 X 80mm RP.

Suggested Amended loads:
16 x AT-9 Spiral 2 2 x 80mm RP.
8 x AT-9 Spiral 2 2 x 80mm RP. 8 Troops.

4 x PTB-450 drop tank ferry option in addition to ferry tank.

The Ataka V 9M120 in the DB has over stated range of 5nm, manufacturer(s) data puts a figure of 6km for the Ataka at 3.2nm. (This has been requested previously)
http://www.zid.ru/products/defence/51/detail/163
There is also a laser command guided version but I will save that for the KA-52 post to follow.


The fixed landing gear of the later Hinds has reduced the max speed to circa 170kts not the 180kts listed in the DB although range etc is greatly improved.
http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/h ... i-35m.html
http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/h ... tures.html (oddly it states it can only carry 8 Ataka despite photos to the contrary?

Current IR signature on most Hinds/(and Hips for that matter) doesn't take into account the engine exhaust diffusers fitted for operations since the Afghan intervention.
RuAF Syrian deployed Hind Mi-35 which in addition to the diffusers also has Vitebsk self protection suite fitted. DIRCM/LWR etc
https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewt ... start=9400

Thanks for considering,

Regards

K

[kvnjnny]

Hey guys!
I am having a problem with my DB3000 Build 473.
The RIM66 SM-2MR missiles are displaying the image and the description for the MIM-23 Hawk missile for the following entries:
#660
#659
#658
#657

I've checked my copies of Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 14e. and Combat Fleets of the World, 88/89 and 1993. The data seems similar but I am new to this so I would prefer someone more knowledgeable to verify.

Is this a problem with my DB or has someone else seen this/reported already? Tried to search on the terms but did not have any luck on this issue.

Thanks!

[Scorpion86]

ORIGINAL: kvnjnny
Hey guys!
I am having a problem with my DB3000 Build 473.
The RIM66 SM-2MR missiles are displaying the image and the description for the MIM-23 Hawk missile for the following entries:
#660
#659
#658
#657

I've checked my copies of Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 14e. and Combat Fleets of the World, 88/89 and 1993. The data seems similar but I am new to this so I would prefer someone more knowledgeable to verify.

Is this a problem with my DB or has someone else seen this/reported already? Tried to search on the terms but did not have any luck on this issue.

Thanks!

Hey there! This thread for requesting vehicles, weapons or facilities, or corrections to existing ones in the database. The image files for the databases are not made by the devs themselves, IIRC, but are actually fanmade!
But you can report your problem in this thread.

[kvnjnny]

Okay, thanks! If it purely cosmetic and doesn't affect gameplay, it doesn't really matter. However, the database is very useful as a in-game reference!

I do find it hard to not hit pause and look stuff up!

Thanks again!

[KLAB]

As previous RuAF Syria Mi-35M with Vitebsk DIRCM, APU-8 9M120 AT-9 x 8 pack (although only 2 tubes fitted) and engine exhaust IR suppression etc.
Regards. K

[KLAB]

Finally on the subject of the Mi-35M etc a clearer photo of the L-370-5 Vitebsk (President-S) etc defence suite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyPR6uL6NBI
Thanks

K

[R0blake]

ORIGINAL: KC45

Hi, Can I request to add for new Japanese ships?
DD-119 Asahi(minor change version of DD-115 Akizuki) from 2015
Asahi-class destroyer focused on ASW mission, so some functions of FCS-3 omitted.

Akizuki's FCS-3A MFR Changed to OYP-1 It decrease the number of control ESSMs
The sonar OQR-3 changed to OQR-4
The engines change to LM2500IEC x2

I'm sorry about I'm not good English writer, but that's all information I could find.

I've found some more information on the new 25DD-class Asahi ASW Destroyer.

source: navyrecognition website

The Asahi-class is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) class of destroyers based on the existing Akizuki-class (19DD) of destroyers which is more focused on AAW. The vessel displaces over 5,000 tons for a length of 151 meters, a width of 18.3 meters and a draft of 5.4 meters.
The Asahi-class is uniquely fitted with a COGLAG (combined gas turbine electric and gas turbine) propulsion system, with two GE LM2500IEC turbine engines connected to two 2.5 MW/3,400 hp electric motors. This is a first for a JMSDF surface combatant. The benefit of the COGLAG configuration is is that it provides sufficient power at greater efficiency for current and future weapon systems.

Another key feature that makes the Asahi-class unique: its sensor suite. To our knowledge, Asahi is Japan's first warship (and the world's second after the German F125 and its TRS-4D) to be fitted with an operational GaN-AESA (gallium nitride - active electronically scanned array) Multifunction Radar. Asahi's radar is based on the FCS-3A AESA radar system but uses GaN technology for improved performances. FCS-3A comes with 4x C-band and 4x X-band arrays (two forward and two aft for each). The sonar suite consists in the OQQ-24 hull mounted sonar and OQR-4 variable depth sonar.

In terms of weapon systems, the Asahi-class is fitted with 32x Mk41 VLS cells forward for ESSM SAM and Type 07 VL-ASROC, 8x Type 90 anti-ship missile launchers and 2x triple torpedo launchers

Commissioning of Asahi with the JMSDF is expected for March 2018

[BDukes]

Please Add GBU-31 loadout to Israeli Block 40 F-16 Barrack