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|Header caption= 1935
|Header caption= 1935
|Ship type=[[Aircraft carrier]]
|Ship type=[[Aircraft carrier]]
|Ship displacement=*{{cvt|41000|t|LT|lk=on}} (normal)
|Ship displacement=*{{cvt|43000|t|LT|lk=on}} (normal)
*{{cvt|45000|t|LT}} ([[Full-load displacement|full load]])
*{{cvt|49000|t|LT}} ([[Full-load displacement|full load]])
|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=*10 × water-tube boilers
|Ship power=*12 × water-tube boilers
*{{convert|169,248|shp|lk=on|abbr=on}}
*{{convert|176,248|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|31|kn|lk=in}}
|Ship speed={{convert|30|kn|lk=in}}
|Ship range={{convert|8000|nmi|lk=in|abbr=on}} at {{convert|15|kn}}
|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}} guns]]
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*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=*80 (Designed)
|Ship aircraft=*90 (Designed)
* 60 (actual)
* 60 (actual)
*1935: 25 x [[Mahindra V5K]] fighters, 25 x [[Nikita CTB-123]] torpedo bombers, x 10 [[Cheppali R-215]] Katarpaci reconnaissance aircraft
*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]], thier design was converted due to the percieved need for new carriers quickly while design work continued on the Naka-class carriers.  The shapes were given the names ''RK Tipparavai'' and ''RK Karutan''.
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 during the naval theatre of the [[Siduri War]].
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 utilized 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.
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.
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.

Revision as of 23:35, 9 January 2022

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Tipparavai-class 1935
Class overview
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:
  • 12 × water-tube boilers
  • 176,248 shp (131,428 kW)
Propulsion: 4 × shafts; 4 × geared steam turbines
Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range: 10,000 nmi (19,000 km; 12,000 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Armament:
Armor:
  • Belt armor: 180 mm (7.1 in)
  • Protective Deck: 100 mm (3.9 in)
  • Flight Deck: 25 mm (1.0 in)
Aircraft carried:

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.