Photos of Fridtjof Nansen class frigate

e_rik · 05-30-2006, 06:01 PM

Posts some pictures of the new Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen class frigate.

Some specs:

Max speed: 28 knots+
Cruising Speed: 18 knots
Length Overall: 132.0 m
Maximum Beam: 16.80 m
Full Load Displacement Incl. Margins: 5121 tonnes
Complement: 120 (Accommodation Capacity 146)
Max Height Above Water Line: 31.0 m

Weapons: Main Gun: 76 mm OTO BREDA SR Small caliber Gun: 12,7 mm ASW weapons: Stingray Light weight torpedos, Depth Charges AAW weapon: Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile MK 41 VLS ASuW weapon: NSM Anti Ship Missile Soft kill weapons: Terma Decoy launcherIR decoy, radar and acoustic decoy

More info: http://www.mil.no/fregatter/start/english/ http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...ope/nansen.htm

Resurrection · 05-30-2006, 06:05 PM

So the bridge is painted blue...?

Bert · 05-30-2006, 06:12 PM

Så, har sosialistene latt Sjøforsvaret kjøpe våpen til disse skipene, eller skal de brukes som fiskefartøy?

Anyways, they do look nice. It's no good without missiles, though, is it?

JoaMei · 05-30-2006, 06:13 PM

Damn nice Ship!

zepic · 05-30-2006, 07:35 PM

Bra jobbat Norge

twominds · 05-30-2006, 08:18 PM

They do come fully equipped but the socialist have forced the military to investigate the possibilities for renting two out or even keeping two in long term dry dock, as they feel five frigates are to many. These vessels are a crucial and necessary upgrade to our navy in order for us to control and govern our oceans and have a military capacity to face modern challenges..

EsoognomEhT · 05-30-2006, 09:24 PM

Did someone forget the radar array and then have to stick it on when the rest of the ship was finished? :E

TR1 · 05-30-2006, 09:26 PM

the top looks completely retarded...otherwise the ship appears very capable.

Pille1234 · 05-30-2006, 09:59 PM

The big top mast makes it look bigger than it actually is. Wonder how seaworthy the ship is with its top weight or maybe it is just the optic impression.

Ratamacue · 05-30-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pille1234

The big top mast makes it look bigger than it actually is. Wonder how seaworthy the ship is with its top weight or maybe it is just the optic impression.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Look at how top-heavy aicraft carriers appear. Yet they're often the most stable ships in the fleet.

Heron · 05-30-2006, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRussian1

the top looks completely retarded...otherwise the ship appears very capable.

x 2
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budanski · 05-30-2006, 10:22 PM

Wait, I thought stealth technology was dead...

Nice ship.

signatory · 05-31-2006, 01:35 AM

Thanks for posting !

It may look silly but capability wise it's very impressive.. radar guys know what I mean. In short, a long detection range and 360 coverage area while itself keeping a low signature. Very good for Norwegian defense.

grabie · 05-31-2006, 04:39 AM

Pretty vessel, made in Spain by Navantia.

twominds · 05-31-2006, 05:06 AM

part of the idea of the design is that it would be easy to replace and upgrade any part of the ship, including the radar dome. Those who know modern naval vessel design, know that all modern vessels are built so that entire sections can easily be removed and replaced with new and functioning ones in order to quickly repair battle damage or upgrade ships. and even though it looks top heavy, there isn't much weight up there, so doesn't influence the stability. the higher it sits the better range and longer horizont it gets. that's the idea.. still feel it is a clean and beautiful design.

05-30-2006, 06:01 PM	#1
e_rik Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 136	Photos of Fridtjof Nansen class frigate Posts some pictures of the new Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen class frigate. Some specs: Max speed: 28 knots+ Cruising Speed: 18 knots Length Overall: 132.0 m Maximum Beam: 16.80 m Full Load Displacement Incl. Margins: 5121 tonnes Complement: 120 (Accommodation Capacity 146) Max Height Above Water Line: 31.0 m Weapons: Main Gun: 76 mm OTO BREDA SR Small caliber Gun: 12,7 mm ASW weapons: Stingray Light weight torpedos, Depth Charges AAW weapon: Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile MK 41 VLS ASuW weapon: NSM Anti Ship Missile Soft kill weapons: Terma Decoy launcherIR decoy, radar and acoustic decoy More info: http://www.mil.no/fregatter/start/english/ http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...ope/nansen.htm

05-30-2006, 06:05 PM	#2
Resurrection Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Siste svensk tar flaggan med sig. Posts: 6,040	So the bridge is painted blue...?

05-30-2006, 06:12 PM	#3
Bert Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kongeriket Norge Posts: 1,457	Så, har sosialistene latt Sjøforsvaret kjøpe våpen til disse skipene, eller skal de brukes som fiskefartøy? Anyways, they do look nice. It's no good without missiles, though, is it?

05-30-2006, 06:13 PM	#4
JoaMei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Magna Germania Posts: 4,264	Damn nice Ship!

05-30-2006, 07:35 PM	#5
zepic Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Scandinavia, Dalecarlia Posts: 58	Bra jobbat Norge

05-30-2006, 08:18 PM	#6
twominds Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dug in for the winter Age: 29 Posts: 581	They do come fully equipped but the socialist have forced the military to investigate the possibilities for renting two out or even keeping two in long term dry dock, as they feel five frigates are to many. These vessels are a crucial and necessary upgrade to our navy in order for us to control and govern our oceans and have a military capacity to face modern challenges..

05-30-2006, 09:24 PM	#7
EsoognomEhT filthy Lucre Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Locked in a constant battle with JPAC... Posts: 6,993	Did someone forget the radar array and then have to stick it on when the rest of the ship was finished? :E

05-30-2006, 09:26 PM	#8
TR1 Banned user Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Serious TR1 is serious. Posts: 9,935	the top looks completely retarded...otherwise the ship appears very capable.

05-30-2006, 09:59 PM	#9
Pille1234 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: EU Posts: 1,959	The big top mast makes it look bigger than it actually is. Wonder how seaworthy the ship is with its top weight or maybe it is just the optic impression.

05-30-2006, 10:22 PM	#12
budanski Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 3,349	Wait, I thought stealth technology was dead... Nice ship.

05-31-2006, 01:35 AM	#13
signatory Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Terra firma Posts: 9,799	Thanks for posting ! It may look silly but capability wise it's very impressive.. radar guys know what I mean. In short, a long detection range and 360 coverage area while itself keeping a low signature. Very good for Norwegian defense.

05-31-2006, 04:39 AM	#14
grabie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: rue del percebe, 13 Posts: 1,950	Pretty vessel, made in Spain by Navantia.

05-31-2006, 05:06 AM	#15
twominds Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dug in for the winter Age: 29 Posts: 581	part of the idea of the design is that it would be easy to replace and upgrade any part of the ship, including the radar dome. Those who know modern naval vessel design, know that all modern vessels are built so that entire sections can easily be removed and replaced with new and functioning ones in order to quickly repair battle damage or upgrade ships. and even though it looks top heavy, there isn't much weight up there, so doesn't influence the stability. the higher it sits the better range and longer horizont it gets. that's the idea.. still feel it is a clean and beautiful design.