Aznazian Navy

Aznazian Navy
Flag of the Aznazian Navy
Founded	April 4th, 1752 (Aznazian Navy established) Febuary 22nd, 1983 (present form)
Country	Aznazia
Allegiance	The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Aznazia
Type	Navy Blue-water navy
Role	Power projection, crisis response, and direct action
Size	80,000 personnel 161 vessels 678 Aircraft
Part of	The Federal Republic of Aznazia Department of Defense
Motto(s)	Peace through Power
Commanders
Chancellor	Fredrick Pudikov
Secretary of the Navy	Segundo Martos
Chief of Naval Operations	Alexander DeLunio
Insignia
Roundel
Aircraft flown
Helicopter	CV-200C "Golden Eagle", UH-72 "Red-Tail Hawk, AH-80 "Condor"

The Aznazian Navy (FRAN) is the naval warfare and coastal defence branch of the Aznazian Department of Defense. It has a total manpower strength of 150,000, operates 154 vessels and 678 Aircraft making it one of the largest in Sunalaya. In addition to operating the ships, helicopters and ports of the Aznazian Department of Defense, the Navy also controls five marine divisions, and a armor battalion.

History

After gaining independence from the Republic of Rhodevus, the United Providences of Aznazia felt they needed to create a navy to not only protect themselves from Rhodevus but also the numerous other nations inhabiting the land around the new nation like Caldonia and the Northern Kingdoms. On April 4th, 1762 the navy was formed by the new High Council along with the rest of the official Aznazian military. The navy originally consisted of about 3 frigates and 7 sloops that were either captured or built during the war of independence.

Organisation

The entirety of the Aznazian Navy falls under the 4 sections of Aznazia's Defensive sectors covering the oceans around it. It is primarily tasked with defending Aznazian coastline and areas of national interest. The First section is the Eastern Grid that comprises of the ocean between Aznazian and Ventismar. The Second Section is the Southern Grid that comprises of the ocean to between Aznazia and Esotana and the ocean between Smoya and Bohin. To the West, the Western Grid covers the Pacifica Ocean and all islands in it.

The Aznazian Navy has 5 major naval bases, the largest of which is Port Patterson, which houses the headquarters of the Navy, the Naval Academy and heavy shipyards. In addition there are 4 other naval bases located in Crawford, Santa Elva, Pacifica City and the Ahiu Islands. Naval Aviation facilities are present at all naval bases for resupply and combat aircraft.

Ships

Class	Picture	Use	Ships	Comment
Aircraft Carriers (4 in service)
South Suvaio-Class		Nuclear Aircraft Carrier	FRAS South Suavio FRAS Aubrey FRAS Griswold FRAS New Goldwyn
Light Carriers (2 in service)
Homer J. Donnell-Class		Light Carrier	FRAS Homer J. Donnell FRAS Richard Livington	Both recently commissioned
LHD's (2 in service)
Wavington-Class	File:Wavington Class LHD.jpg	LHD	FRAS Wavington FRAS Pudikov
Guided Missile Cruisers (3 in service)
Santa Elva Class		Nuclear Guided-Missile Cruisers	FRAS Santa Elva FRAS Port Paterson FRAS Moñetico	Designed from 1978-1984 and the first vessel was launched in 1985. Re-fitted in 2004 with more modern search radars and in 2008 were given missile based CIWS. All five are still in Aznazian service and are set to continue to serve well past 2025.
Missile Destroyers (17 in service)
Alexander R. DeLunio Class Guided Missile Destroyer		Guided Missile Destroyer	FRAS Alexander R. DeLunio FRAS FRAS
Henry Z. Osborne Class Guided Missile Destroyer		Guided Missile Destroyer	FRAS Henry Z. Osborne (Retired) FRAS Royce T. Vazquez (Retired) FRAS David A. Chavis (Bough by Dormill and Stiura) FRAS Mauro E. Reid (Retired) FRAS Michael B. Fuller (Retired) FRAS Thomas L. Hughes FRAS Kelly A. Dobson FRAS Nathaniel B. Rodriguez FRAS Duane G. Hadley FRAS Robert K. Mundy FRAS William E. Jensen FRAS Raymond O. Bates FRAS Roger C. Martinez FRAS Raymond H. Jaynes FRAS Willie J. Young FRAS Hugo F. Warren FRAS John H. Ward FRAS James M. Hodges FRAS George L. Randall FRAS John C. Santana
Missile Frigates (38 in service)
Marvin T. Schwartz Class		Missile Frigate	FRAS Marvin T. Schwartz FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS John K. Treadwell FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS Olimpia P. Everhart FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS
Alexander M. Hurley Class		Frigate	FRAS Alexander M. Hurley FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS
Corvettes (11 in service)
Weivar Class		Missile Corvette	FRAS Weaver FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS
Billfish Class		Patrol Corvette	FRAS Billfish FRAS FRAS
Submarines (35 in service)
Crawford Class		Ballistic/Cruise Missile Submarine	FRAS Crawford FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS (Undergoing Sea Trials)
Endeavor Class		Attack Submarine	FRAS Endeavor FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS FRAS
Jiangsu-class		Coastal minesweeper	IDV Al Hishah IDV Medrusa IDV Arbil
Kapsan-class		Coastal minesweeper/minelayer	IDV Amzir IDV Kir Nāf IDV Tall Shamrān	Used primarily as a minelayer and gunboat.
Amphibious warfare (4 in service)
Hansa-class		Medium landing craft	IDV Qasbat Dhiyab IDV Tirekt IDV Amzīr IDV Qumraan 2 more on order	In May 2015 the Irvadi Government placed an order for two more Hansa-class landing ships from Koy Reserve stock.
Typhoon-class		Large landing craft	2 on order	2 ordered in April 2015 from Koyro. One will modified as a fire support and command vessel for amphibious operations.
Submarines (3 in service)
Huntsman-class		Attack submarine	IDV Assad IDV Rumia
Pursuer-class		Attack submarine	IDV Ramellah + 5 more on order	IDV Ramellah delivered in January 2015. 5 more on order to fully replace the older Huntsman class.

! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;"| Former Vessels (2 Out of service) |- | Menderson-Class || File:New Az Light Carrier 2.png || Light Carrier ||

• FRAS Menderson
• FRAS Weiver

|| Ships upgraded in 2005 |-

Aircraft

Aircraft	Photo	Role	Version	Number	Comment
Helicopters (19 in service)
HNU-10		Anti-submarine warfare	HNU-10ASW HNU-10SR	4 1	1 Flight of 3 active at Quesh Tepa, 1 used for training, 1 used for search and rescue
HNU-19		Anti-submarine warfare	HNU-19ASW HNU-19SR	7 1	2 flights of 3 active at Da'qurr City, 1 used for training, 1 used for search and rescue
HNU-30		Anti-submarine warfare	HNU-30PL HNU-30PS	5 1	1 flight of 3 active at Mingajik, 1 used for training and 1 used for search and rescue. Ordered in November 2014 and Delivered in January 2015. One additional helicopter was delivered in May 2015 for use on the Seogu-class frigate.

Coastal Artillery

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Photo	Notes
Guns
Type 56/130mm Field Gun	Template:Country data Koyro	Field gun	56		130mm Field gun. 3 Batteries used by Da'qurr Coastal Artillery Battalion. 2 Batteries each operated by the Mingajik and Qush Tepa Coastal Artillery Battalions
Type 40/122mm Field Gun	Template:Country data Koyro	Field gun	32		122mm Field Gun. 2 Batteries each operated by the Mingajik and Qush Tepa Coastal Artillery Battalions
Type 75/152mm Field Gun	Template:Country data Koyro	Field gun	8		152mm Field Gun. 1 Battery operated by the Da'qurr Coastal Artillery Battalion.
Missiles
4K40 Seeker	Template:Country data Koyro	Anti-ship missile	18 launchers	File:Styx-PKRK-Rubezh-MAZ543M-TELAR-3.jpg	All systems upgraded by Koyro in 2005. Each launcher holds two missiles. 1 Battery of 6 launchers deployed in each of the 3 Coastal Artillery Battalions
4K44B Scalpel	Template:Country data Koyro	Anti-ship missile	6 launchers	File:SPU-35B-Redut-Sepal-TEL-1S.jpg	Upgraded in 2005. Each launcher holds a single missile. 1 Battery deployed with the Da'qurr Coastal Artillery Battalion