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|Class after= [[Helena-class destroyer]] | |Class after= [[Helena-class destroyer]] | ||
|Subclasses= | |Subclasses= [[Rourke-class cruiser]] | ||
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|Built range= 1985-TBD | |Built range= 1985-TBD | ||
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|Total ships planned= | |Total ships planned= 20 | ||
|Total ships completed= 8 | |Total ships completed= 8 | ||
|Total ships cancelled= | |Total ships cancelled= 12 | ||
|Total ships active= 8 | |Total ships active= 8 | ||
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The ''' | The '''Otapara-class''' is a class of eight {{wpl|guided missile destroyer|guided missile destroyers}} in service with the [[Meridonian Navy]]. Initially designed as all-spectrum multi-purpose destroyers to replace a number of surface combatants in the Navy, cost concerns and perceptions about its lack of ability to effectively counter next-generation threats particularly in the air-to-air arena due to the lack of modular space available (particularly with radar and guidance systems for missiles) saw it optimized into a 'general purpose' (GP) destroyer oriented as a surface action group leader and multi-purpose destroyer. The first ship, ''Otapara'', was commissioned in 1998, with the last, ''Anamaru'', commissioning in 1993. While 20 of these vessels were initially planned, 12 were cancelled. 6 of the twelve were converted to [[Rourke-class cruisers]], and material from the other two currently in construction were cannibalized to contribute to this. | ||
The '' | The ''Otapara''-class is the largest surface warfare vessel built for the Navy since the 1950s, and is one of the most heavily armed destroyers in the world. Considered a cruiser in some circles, it was designed to meet virtually every mission set expected of a surface combatant. Originally armed for air defense with MSA-6 and 7 missiles, all have since been upgraded by 2010 to utilize the [[Common Air Defense System]] suite of missiles. It is additionally capable of anti-shipping warfare with box-launched MSS-33 and VLS-launched MSS-18 cruise missiles, the latter of which are also capable of land attack; and anti-submarine warfare with embarked anti-submarine helicopters, MSU-14 antisubmarine rocket torpedoes. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===Design=== | ===Design=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:2014.3.19 해군 2함대 천안함 4주기 해상기동 훈련 Republic of Korea Navy 2nd Fleet Command (13370241185).jpg|360px|thumb|right|''Anamaru'' conducting a live fire exercise off the coast of [[Redbird Territory]].]] | ||
The ''Otapara''-class was originally conceived as a standardized class of destroyer able to perform all necessary functions expected of a future surface combatant, including provisions for flag facilities as leaders of surface action groups. Replacing older ''Mystere''-class vessels, they offered a substantially increased capability in anti-ship and land attack warfare, the latter being the first introduction of the capability from a surface ship with the introduction of VLS tubes. 20 ships were originally planned, however due to the high cost related to fitting and arming an ''Otapara''-class destroyer and its percieved inadequacy in the air defense role, the [[Helena-class destroyer]] was designed to specialize in air warfare and form the bulk of a surface action group. This lead to the emergence of the semi-formal designation of the Otapara-class as a 'general purpose' destroyer, as opposed to the 'air wafare' destroyer Helena-class. | |||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | ||
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| MRS ''Otapara'' | | MRS ''Otapara'' | ||
| D30 | | D30 | ||
| | | 23 March 1985 | ||
| | | 12 April 1988 | ||
| | | 33 November 1988 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Kaimai'' | | MRS ''Kaimai'' | ||
| D31 | | D31 | ||
| | | 10 July 1985 | ||
| | | 24 December 1988 | ||
| | | 30 August 1989 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Kaihiku'' | | MRS ''Kaihiku'' | ||
| D32 | | D32 | ||
| | | 2 June 1986 | ||
| | | 30 March 1989 | ||
| | | 20 February 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Ohikati'' | | MRS ''Ohikati'' | ||
| D33 | | D33 | ||
| | | 13 November 1986 | ||
| | | 20 March 1989 | ||
| | | 11 March 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Rotoma'' | | MRS ''Rotoma'' | ||
| D34 | | D34 | ||
| | | 24 July 1987 | ||
| | | 14 July 1990 | ||
| | | 2 January 1992 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Whitikau'' | | MRS ''Whitikau'' | ||
| D35 | | D35 | ||
| | | 18 February 1988 | ||
| | | 2 January 1991 | ||
| | | 11 January 1992 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Pipiroa'' | | MRS ''Pipiroa'' | ||
| D36 | | D36 | ||
| | | 2 March 1989 | ||
| | | 3 March 1992 | ||
| | | 16 December 1992 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MRS ''Anamaru'' | | MRS ''Anamaru'' | ||
| D37 | | D37 | ||
| | | 20 December 1989 | ||
| | | 14 December 1992 | ||
| | | 3 May 1993 | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:31, 26 September 2023
Ohikati, one of the Otapara-class destroyers.
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Class overview | |
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Builders: | Manley Shipyards, Smith Island, Meridon |
Operators: | Meridonian Navy |
Preceded by: | Mystere-class destroyer |
Succeeded by: | Helena-class destroyer |
Subclasses: | Rourke-class cruiser |
Built: | 1985-TBD |
In service: | 1988-present |
Planned: | 20 |
Completed: | 8 |
Cancelled: | 12 |
Active: | 8 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type: | Guided missile destroyer, general purpose destroyer |
Displacement: | 10,600 tons, full load |
Length: | Overall: 557 ft |
Beam: | Overall: Around 70ft |
Draught: | 20ft |
Propulsion: | 4x COGAG turbines powering 2 shafts, 100,000 shp total |
Speed: | In excess of 35 knots |
Range: | In excess of 6,000 nm at 18kts |
Complement: | 300, with accomodations for up to 360. |
Sensors and processing systems: |
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Electronic warfare & decoys: |
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Armament: |
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2x Goalkeeper 40 25mm CIWS 16x MSS-33 anti-ship missiles 2x triple torpedo tubes for MSU-90 anti-submarine torpedoes |
Armour: | Kevlar over vital spaces |
Aircraft carried: | 2x H50M5 normally carried |
Aviation facilities: | Enclosed hangar for up to 2x H50M5 Hawk |
The Otapara-class is a class of eight guided missile destroyers in service with the Meridonian Navy. Initially designed as all-spectrum multi-purpose destroyers to replace a number of surface combatants in the Navy, cost concerns and perceptions about its lack of ability to effectively counter next-generation threats particularly in the air-to-air arena due to the lack of modular space available (particularly with radar and guidance systems for missiles) saw it optimized into a 'general purpose' (GP) destroyer oriented as a surface action group leader and multi-purpose destroyer. The first ship, Otapara, was commissioned in 1998, with the last, Anamaru, commissioning in 1993. While 20 of these vessels were initially planned, 12 were cancelled. 6 of the twelve were converted to Rourke-class cruisers, and material from the other two currently in construction were cannibalized to contribute to this.
The Otapara-class is the largest surface warfare vessel built for the Navy since the 1950s, and is one of the most heavily armed destroyers in the world. Considered a cruiser in some circles, it was designed to meet virtually every mission set expected of a surface combatant. Originally armed for air defense with MSA-6 and 7 missiles, all have since been upgraded by 2010 to utilize the Common Air Defense System suite of missiles. It is additionally capable of anti-shipping warfare with box-launched MSS-33 and VLS-launched MSS-18 cruise missiles, the latter of which are also capable of land attack; and anti-submarine warfare with embarked anti-submarine helicopters, MSU-14 antisubmarine rocket torpedoes.
Description
Design
The Otapara-class was originally conceived as a standardized class of destroyer able to perform all necessary functions expected of a future surface combatant, including provisions for flag facilities as leaders of surface action groups. Replacing older Mystere-class vessels, they offered a substantially increased capability in anti-ship and land attack warfare, the latter being the first introduction of the capability from a surface ship with the introduction of VLS tubes. 20 ships were originally planned, however due to the high cost related to fitting and arming an Otapara-class destroyer and its percieved inadequacy in the air defense role, the Helena-class destroyer was designed to specialize in air warfare and form the bulk of a surface action group. This lead to the emergence of the semi-formal designation of the Otapara-class as a 'general purpose' destroyer, as opposed to the 'air wafare' destroyer Helena-class.
Construction
Propulsion
Armament and protection
Flight deck and aircraft facilities
Strike groups
Design differences within the class
Ships in class
Ship | Pennant number | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned |
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MRS Otapara | D30 | 23 March 1985 | 12 April 1988 | 33 November 1988 |
MRS Kaimai | D31 | 10 July 1985 | 24 December 1988 | 30 August 1989 |
MRS Kaihiku | D32 | 2 June 1986 | 30 March 1989 | 20 February 1990 |
MRS Ohikati | D33 | 13 November 1986 | 20 March 1989 | 11 March 1990 |
MRS Rotoma | D34 | 24 July 1987 | 14 July 1990 | 2 January 1992 |
MRS Whitikau | D35 | 18 February 1988 | 2 January 1991 | 11 January 1992 |
MRS Pipiroa | D36 | 2 March 1989 | 3 March 1992 | 16 December 1992 |
MRS Anamaru | D37 | 20 December 1989 | 14 December 1992 | 3 May 1993 |