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|Ship type=[[Aircraft carrier]] | |Ship type=[[Aircraft carrier]] | ||
|Ship displacement=*{{cvt| | |Ship displacement=*{{cvt|38600|t|LT|lk=on}} (standard) | ||
*{{cvt| | *{{cvt|41800|t|LT}} (normal) | ||
|Ship length={{convert|250|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | |Ship length={{convert|250|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | ||
|Ship beam={{convert|32.7|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | |Ship beam={{convert|32.7|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | ||
|Ship draft= {{convert|9.8|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | |Ship draft= {{convert|9.8|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | ||
|Ship power=* | |Ship power=*8 × water-tube boilers | ||
*{{convert| | *{{convert|144,248|shp|lk=on|abbr=on}} | ||
|Ship propulsion=4 × shafts; 4 × geared [[steam turbine]]s | |Ship propulsion=4 × shafts; 4 × geared [[steam turbine]]s | ||
|Ship speed={{convert| | |Ship speed={{convert|31|kn|lk=in}} | ||
|Ship range={{convert| | |Ship range={{convert|10000|nmi|lk=in|abbr=on}} at {{convert|15|kn}} | ||
|Ship complement= | |Ship complement= | ||
|Ship armament=*10 × twin [[{{cvt|14|cm}} guns]] | |Ship armament=*10 × twin [[{{cvt|14|cm}} DP guns]] | ||
* | *14 × twin [[{{cvt|2.5|cm}}]] [[AA gun]]s | ||
|Ship armor=*Belt armor: {{convert| | |Ship armor=*Belt armor: {{convert|200|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | ||
*Protective Deck: {{convert|100|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | *Protective Deck: {{convert|100|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | ||
*Flight Deck: {{convert|25|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | *Flight Deck: {{convert|25|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | ||
|Ship aircraft=*90 (Designed) | |||
* 60 (actual) | |||
*1935: 25 x [[Mahindra V5K]] fighters, 25 x [[Nikita CTB-123]] torpedo bombers, x 10 [[Cheppali R-215]] Katarpaci reconnaissance aircraft | |||
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The Tipparavai-class was a class of aircraft carriers built for the Royal Tennaiite Navy and was named after the firebird of Tennaiite mythology. Originally intended to be two ships of the [[Anginda-class battleship]], their design was converted due to the percieved need for new carriers quickly while design work continued on the Naka-class carriers. The shipss were given the names ''RK Tipparavai'' and ''RK Karutan''. | |||
These ships figured prominently in the development of the RTN's carrier striking force doctrine, which created battlegroups centered around one or more carriers. A revolutionary strategic concept at the time, the employment of the doctrine was important in enabling Tennai to attain its strategic goals in the naval theatre of the [[Siduri War]]. | |||
The ships' first major engagement was during the [[Battle of the Sabri Sea]], in which poor weather and the chaotic nature of the engagement meant that the ships could not be fully utilize their airgroups for thier intended role. Nonetheless,the ''RK Tipparavai'' and ''RK Karutan'''s aircraft were still able to damage Syaran vessels during the course of the battle. | |||
Following minor repairs following the battle, both the ''RK Tipparavai'' and ''RK Karutan'' were redeployed and continued to serve throughout the rest of the Siduri War. | |||
==Design and Construction== | |||
The ''Tipparavai-class'' vessels were orignally laid down as the second set of ''Anginda-class'' battleships, and were launched in July of 1922. In September of 1922 it was decided to halt construction of the final two ''Anginda-class'' ships indefinitely while the navy re-evaluated the Syaran naval buildup and its strategic needs. Disagreements amongst the Tennaiite naval staff dragged on for several years and the two incomplete ''Anginda-class'' vessels languished in drydock until June of 1925. | |||
In June of 1925 a new head of the Tennaiite, Admiral Ritu Vamilla, navy was appointed by Maharani Nilini as the new head of the Royal Tennaiite Navy. Admiral Vamilla quickly convinced the rest of the naval staff for the need to quickly replace the aging ''Curavali-class'' carriers in order to better match the threat of an inceasingly modern and large Syaran navy. As the ''Naka-class'' aircraft carriers were only int the early stages of design, it was decided that the two incomplete ''Anginda-class'' battleships would be converted into carriers. The formal decision to convert the ''Anginda'' ships was issued on 25 July 1925 and the conversion begain in earnest at the beginning of August. | |||
While the conversion of both ships was expected to be completed in November of 1927, several factors including frequently shifting military budget priorities and damage caused by a powerful cyclone in July of 1927 delayed the completion and commsioning of the ''Tipparavai-class'' vessels until 1930. | |||
''Tipparavai'' and ''Karutan'' were completed with a lenghth of 247.65 meters (812 ft 6 in) overall. They had a beam of 32.7 m (107 ft 3 in)and a draft of 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in). They displaced 38,600 t (38,000 long tons) at standard load, 4000 tons under their designed displacepent as battleships. Their complement totaled 1,640 crewmembers. | |||
==Flight Deck arrangements== | |||
==Armament and armor== | |||
==Propulsion== | |||
==Service== | |||
===Siduri War and development of carrier doctrine=== | |||
==Modernization== | |||
==Retirement== | |||
==Ships== | |||
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! scope="col" | Ship | |||
!scope="col" | Laid down | |||
!scope="col" | Launched | |||
!scope="col" | Completed | |||
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! scope="row" |''RK Tipparavai'' | |||
|1925 | |||
|1928 | |||
|1930 | |||
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! scope="row" |''RK Karutan '' | |||
|1925 | |||
|1928 | |||
|1930 | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:50, 15 January 2022
 Tipparavai-class 1935
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| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Tipparavai-class |
| Operators: |
 Tennai |
| Planned: | 2 |
| Completed: | 2 |
| General characteristics 1935 | |
| Type: | Aircraft carrier |
| Displacement: | |
| Length: | 250 m (820 ft 3 in) |
| Beam: | 32.7 m (107 ft 3 in) |
| Draft: | 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in) |
| Installed power: | |
| Propulsion: | 4 × shafts; 4 × geared steam turbines |
| Speed: | 31 knots (57 km/h; 36 mph) |
| Range: | 10,000 nmi (19,000 km; 12,000 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Armament: |
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The Tipparavai-class was a class of aircraft carriers built for the Royal Tennaiite Navy and was named after the firebird of Tennaiite mythology. Originally intended to be two ships of the Anginda-class battleship, their design was converted due to the percieved need for new carriers quickly while design work continued on the Naka-class carriers. The shipss were given the names RK Tipparavai and RK Karutan.
These ships figured prominently in the development of the RTN's carrier striking force doctrine, which created battlegroups centered around one or more carriers. A revolutionary strategic concept at the time, the employment of the doctrine was important in enabling Tennai to attain its strategic goals in the naval theatre of the Siduri War.
The ships' first major engagement was during the Battle of the Sabri Sea, in which poor weather and the chaotic nature of the engagement meant that the ships could not be fully utilize their airgroups for thier intended role. Nonetheless,the RK Tipparavai and RK Karutan's aircraft were still able to damage Syaran vessels during the course of the battle.
Following minor repairs following the battle, both the RK Tipparavai and RK Karutan were redeployed and continued to serve throughout the rest of the Siduri War.
Design and Construction
The Tipparavai-class vessels were orignally laid down as the second set of Anginda-class battleships, and were launched in July of 1922. In September of 1922 it was decided to halt construction of the final two Anginda-class ships indefinitely while the navy re-evaluated the Syaran naval buildup and its strategic needs. Disagreements amongst the Tennaiite naval staff dragged on for several years and the two incomplete Anginda-class vessels languished in drydock until June of 1925.
In June of 1925 a new head of the Tennaiite, Admiral Ritu Vamilla, navy was appointed by Maharani Nilini as the new head of the Royal Tennaiite Navy. Admiral Vamilla quickly convinced the rest of the naval staff for the need to quickly replace the aging Curavali-class carriers in order to better match the threat of an inceasingly modern and large Syaran navy. As the Naka-class aircraft carriers were only int the early stages of design, it was decided that the two incomplete Anginda-class battleships would be converted into carriers. The formal decision to convert the Anginda ships was issued on 25 July 1925 and the conversion begain in earnest at the beginning of August.
While the conversion of both ships was expected to be completed in November of 1927, several factors including frequently shifting military budget priorities and damage caused by a powerful cyclone in July of 1927 delayed the completion and commsioning of the Tipparavai-class vessels until 1930.
Tipparavai and Karutan were completed with a lenghth of 247.65 meters (812 ft 6 in) overall. They had a beam of 32.7 m (107 ft 3 in)and a draft of 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in). They displaced 38,600 t (38,000 long tons) at standard load, 4000 tons under their designed displacepent as battleships. Their complement totaled 1,640 crewmembers.
Flight Deck arrangements
Armament and armor
Propulsion
Service
Siduri War and development of carrier doctrine
Modernization
Retirement
Ships
| Ship | Laid down | Launched | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RK Tipparavai | 1925 | 1928 | 1930 |
| RK Karutan | 1925 | 1928 | 1930 |