Knight-Class OPV

Class overview
Name:	Knight-class Offshore Patrol Ship
Builders:	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards
Operators:	Federation Navy See Others
Cost:	$240m
General characteristics
Type:	Offshore Patrol Vessel
Tonnage:	2,900 tons (Full load)
Length:	96.45 m
Beam:	15.45 m
Draught:	4.5 m
Propulsion:	2 REST GD-4800 CODOE turbines generating 4,800kW each; coupled to two controllable pitch propellers
Speed:	30+ knots
Range:	3,000 nmi at 15 kn
Complement:	46 Crewmen with room for 30 operators
Sensors and processing systems:	ARES Surveillance System 2D Surface-Search Radar
Armament:	1 x 76mm SR deck gun 2 x 25mm gun systems
Aircraft carried:	1 x Cassini or similar medium-lift aircraft

The Knight-class Offshore Patrol Vessel is a highly modular, multi-mission vessel in service with the Federation Navy.

Design

The class was designed to be able to carry out a wide variety of missions, but primarily to conduct short-range patrols or missions against possible threats in low-intensity scenarios. A modular design was brought about that in it's standard configuration would allow the vessel to conduct a reasonably ranged patrol of an area with the ability to sprint and chase down vessels with it's forward deck-gun and helicopter as necessary.

The highly modular design of the class allows it to be quickly transformed into what the Navy requires of it. The deck to the rear of the helipad can be converted from holding a larger interception boat to accommodating equipment for diver support, unmanned surface/sub-surface equipment and hydrographic research. Interior modularity allows the vessel to be transformed into a floating hospital, an intelligence-gathering centre or many more roles as necessary.

The vessel is, by default, armed with a single 76mm Super-Rapid deck-gun capable of firing 120 rounds per minute, which coupled with advanced rounds and guidance systems allows it to act as a fire support vessel as necessary or to utilise the weapon against enemy airborne materials. Two unmanned 25mm turrets on the roof allows the crew to fire upon intruders at closer ranges without risking harm to any crew-members.

Standard berthing aboard the vessel allows for a crew of 46 to be comfortably carried with room for 30 additional personnel and equipment.

Operators

• Belfras
  • Federation Navy

• Arthurista
  • Commonwealth Navy

Ships in Class

Name	Number	Builder	Comissioned	Status
Belfras - Federationan Navy
F.N.V Knight	PC-121	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2008	Active
F.N.V Williamson	PC-122	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2008	Active
F.N.V Corsi	PC-123	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2009	Active
F.N.V Lamberto	PC-124	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2008	Active
F.N.V Bellantonio	PC-125	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2010	Active
F.N.V Rosato	PC-126	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2009	Active
F.N.V Mondoloni	PC-127	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2009	Active
F.N.V Agueci	PC-128	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2011	Active
F.N.V Coppola	PC-129	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2010	Active
F.N.V Guerini	PC-130	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2010	Active
F.N.V Spirito	PC-131	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2011	Active
F.N.V Profaci	PC-132	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2012	Active
F.N.V Anastasia	PC-133	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2013	Active
F.N.V Gumbino	PC-134	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2012	Active
F.N.V Lamantino	PC-135	Wilkinson-Taggart Shipyards	2013	Active

See Also

• Federation Navy