Ocean 4300
Length - 126m
Beam - 15.8m
Draft - 4.15m
Weight - 4300t
Propulsion - CODLOG
Max speed - 30knts
Range - 6,000nm at 15knts
Crew - 90-100
127mm MK45 main gun, 32 cells MK41, 2 quadruple AShM launchers, Phalanx CIWS.
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Length - 126m
Beam - 15.8m
Draft - 4.15m
Weight - 4300t
Propulsion - CODLOG
Max speed - 30knts
Range - 6,000nm at 15knts
Crew - 90-100
127mm MK45 main gun, 32 cells MK41, 2 quadruple AShM launchers, Phalanx CIWS.
Scott Elaurant
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That specification also looks like a significant increase in range, which might also explain the increased tonnage. The Korean Daegu class only lists range as 4500nm at 15 knots.
The big change for me was the reduction in crew from 140 to 90-100… same as the Mogami/Upgraded FFM.That specification also looks like a significant increase in range, which might also explain the increased tonnage. The Korean Daegu class only lists range as 4500nm at 15 knots.
Not very much bigger than an ANZAC, especially not on the beam, but the VLS looks to be significantly lower down, which is good for top weight. The ANZACs look top-heavy with CEAFAR, & I understand they had to be ballasted down.
This is a bit surprising. I would view it is relatively easy to add radar and control system packages, even include the 32 VLS.
Reducing crew generally by this much requires heavy automation and substantial internal equipment modifications. It suggest a change of philosophy.
I imagine however that the Koreans face the same staffing pressures as the rest of us, so this is a useful innovation for their own navy. Expect to see this in their own next batches.
The Australianised 4300 certainly gives the Upgraded Mogami a run for its money. It will be interesting to see what the final Mogami offer includes.