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发表于 27-8-2015 07:40 PM
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The Independence-Class littoral mission vessels (LMVs) are being built by Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) Benoi shipyard, for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). Eight LMVs are scheduled to replace the ageing Fearless-Class patrol vessels of the RSN by 2020.
The LMVs can be primarily used in coastal security, maritime patrol and surveillance missions, as well as in secondary roles, including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and search and rescue (SAR).
Littoral mission vessel development
The LMV is a joint development between ST Marine and Saab Kockums. The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is responsible for the overall project management and systems integration for the LMV programme.
"The LMVs can be primarily used in coastal security, maritime patrol and surveillance missions."
ST Marine, a division of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering), received a contract from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to design and build eight LMVs for the RSN in January 2013.
The keel for first vessel in class, RSS Independence, was laid down in September 2014. The vessel was launched in July 2015. It will be handed over to the RSN in 2016 and is anticipated to be fully functional by 2017. The keel for the second LMV was laid in May 2015.
LMV design and features
The innovative design of the LMV enables the operation of the large-sized vessel with a small crew size. The ship incorporates a modular mission concept, which allows the integration of a range of mission modules to meet the mission-specific requirements.
The versatile vessel can be rapidly configured to carry rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), boarding teams and a helicopter to conduct maritime security operations. The configuration of the medical modules allows the vessel to support humanitarian aid and disaster relief, as well as SAR missions. Additionally, the ships can carry unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for conducting surveillance and mine countermeasure missions.
The Independence LMV has a length of 80m, beam of 12m, draught of 3m and displacement of 1,250t. It will complement a standard crew of 23.
Weapon systems aboard Independence-Class
The LMVs will be equipped with both lethal and non-lethal weapons including MBDA MICA anti-air missile system, Oto Melara 76mm main gun, Rafael 25mm Typhoon gun, Oto Melara 12.7mm Hitrole gun and long-range acoustics device (LRAD). The vertical-launched (VL) MICA multimission missile system will protect the ship from aircraft and incoming missiles.
Victory Class Missile Corvettes, Singapore
Victory Class missile corvettes are in service with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Sagem received a contract from the DSTA of Singapore in May 2013 to supply a new gun fire control system (GFCS) for eight LMVs.
The new centralised GFCS at the vessel's control centre will be interfaced with main and secondary guns, radar, optoelectronics and navigation systems. The system's open architecture will allow integration with the combat management system and support future upgrades.
Sensors and radars
The Thales NS100 three-dimensional surveillance radar and Kelvin Hughes Sharpeye navigation radar aboard the vessel will allow the detection of surface targets in the jam-packed environment.
The STELOP 360° panoramic day and night camera package installed on the vessel will integrate an all-round surveillance system and STELOP Compass D electro-optic directors for identifying targets.
Propulsion
The Independence-Class LMVs will be powered by combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) propulsion system integrating two MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesel engines. Each engine will develop a maximum power output of 4,300kW (5,770shp). The propulsion will ensure high-manoeuvrability in confined and congested littoral waters.
The LMV will have a speed in excess of 27k and range of 3,500nmi. The maximum endurance of the ship will be 14 days. |
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