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The '''Gryllus class''' was designed as hit and run missile frigate, making it unique among other vessels in the [[Blackhelm Confederate Navy|Confederate navy]]. This new class of frigates incorporates a number of stealth technologies. meant to enable the craft to get as close to enemy formations of positions without notice, and has an advanced sonar system to allow it to detect potential enemy submarines. In addition to these measures, the vessel packs a mean punch, in the form of eighteen Klub-N 3M-54TE1 missiles, positioned in the 6 x 3 VLS cells. For self defense, the vessel is also equipped with a rear mounted Kashtan CIWS guns and [[Sacellanus Missile|Sacellanus SAM system]], mounted in the block launcher at the front of the ship. Finally, the vessel is capable of carrying a single helicopter, to perform ASW and search and rescue duties, as well as a catapult launched Boeing ScanEagle UAV for surveillance duty. | The '''Gryllus class missile frigate''' was designed as hit and run missile frigate, making it unique among other vessels in the [[Blackhelm Confederate Navy|Confederate navy]]. This new class of frigates incorporates a number of stealth technologies. meant to enable the craft to get as close to enemy formations of positions without notice, and has an advanced sonar system to allow it to detect potential enemy submarines. In addition to these measures, the vessel packs a mean punch, in the form of eighteen Klub-N 3M-54TE1 missiles, positioned in the 6 x 3 VLS cells. For self defense, the vessel is also equipped with a rear mounted Kashtan CIWS guns and [[Sacellanus Missile|Sacellanus SAM system]], mounted in the block launcher at the front of the ship. Finally, the vessel is capable of carrying a single helicopter, to perform ASW and search and rescue duties, as well as a catapult launched Boeing ScanEagle UAV for surveillance duty. | ||
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| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Gryllus Class Missile Frigate |
| Builders: | Blacksword-Miller Shipyards |
| Operators: |
 Blackhelm Confederacy |
| In service: | 2002-Present |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Guided missile frigate |
| Displacement: | 3,800 tons (standard), 4,400 tons (full load) |
| Length: | 122 m |
| Beam: | 15 m |
| Draught: | 5 m |
| Propulsion: | 2 shaft gas turbines |
| Speed: | 30 knots |
| Crew: | 190 |
| Sensors and processing systems: |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys: | DLF decoy |
| Armament: |
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| Aircraft carried: |
list error: <br /> list (help) 1 x helicopter 1 x Boeing ScanEagle |
The Gryllus class missile frigate was designed as hit and run missile frigate, making it unique among other vessels in the Confederate navy. This new class of frigates incorporates a number of stealth technologies. meant to enable the craft to get as close to enemy formations of positions without notice, and has an advanced sonar system to allow it to detect potential enemy submarines. In addition to these measures, the vessel packs a mean punch, in the form of eighteen Klub-N 3M-54TE1 missiles, positioned in the 6 x 3 VLS cells. For self defense, the vessel is also equipped with a rear mounted Kashtan CIWS guns and Sacellanus SAM system, mounted in the block launcher at the front of the ship. Finally, the vessel is capable of carrying a single helicopter, to perform ASW and search and rescue duties, as well as a catapult launched Boeing ScanEagle UAV for surveillance duty.