BXBX NOVEL Chapter 239 Browsing the Naval Ships
Chapter 239 Browsing the Naval Ships
Browsing the naval vessels, Richard came across different options.
Destroyers: These ships, around 150 meters in length, were multi-role warships. They came equipped with systems for anti-air, anti-ship, and anti-submarine warfare. High speed and maneuverability were their key features, powered by advanced propulsion systems. A typical destroyer housed a crew of about 300.
Cruisers: Larger than destroyers, usually over 180 meters, cruisers were armed with guided missiles and rapid-fire guns. They were designed for both offensive and defensive roles. The detailed specifications pointed to their extended operational range and larger crew requirements.
Aircraft Carriers: The giants of naval fleets, these carriers, often more than 300 meters long, functioned as floating airbases. Their primary armament was their air wing, but they also possessed defensive missile systems. The scale of operations necessitated a crew of over 5,000, including aviation personnel.
Submarines: These stealth units specialize in underwater operations. Nuclear-powered variants had impressive submerged displacements and offered unlimited range. Their armaments included torpedoes and missiles, ideal for covert and strategic operations.
Amphibious Assault Ships: Over 200 meters in length, these ships were designed for deploying ground forces. They featured well-decks for landing craft and extensive support for helicopter operations, catering to varied amphibious missions.
Frigates: Smaller than destroyers, at around 130 meters, frigates were versatile, and used for escorting larger ships and patrolling. Their armaments were suited for multiple threat scenarios, and their propulsion systems emphasized range and efficiency.
Amphibious Warfare Ships: Similar to assault ships but focused more on troop and vehicle transport. They were equipped with facilities for extensive cargo and supported various landing operations.
Amphibious Transport Docks: Amphibious Transport Docks, also known as Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), are a type of amphibious warfare ship designed for the deployment and support of ground forces across naval operations.
Littoral Combat Ships: Small, agile ships designed for close-to-shore operations. Their modular design allowed for flexibility in mission types, from surface warfare to mine countermeasures.
Patrol Boats and Fast Attack Craft: These smaller vessels were suited for coastal defense and rapid response tasks. They were armed with machine guns and missiles for quick engagement capabilities.
Helicopter Carriers and Corvettes: The former offered air-mobile operations despite being smaller than traditional carriers, while corvettes provided heavily armed but cost-effective options for littoral defense.
Battleships: Now obsolete, these ships were a nod to historical naval power, with immense firepower and armor but lacking in modern naval warfare utility.
[To see the available ships based on each category, simply tap their respective icon.]
With that instruction, Richard tapped the destroyer icon, and then a comprehensive list of available ships from various countries, notably from first-world countries like the USA, France, UK, Russia, Japan, China, Korea, and Germany, appeared. Each destroyer was listed with detailed specifications:
USA - Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer
Size: Approximately 155 meters
Armament: Tomahawk missiles, Aegis Combat System, anti-aircraft missiles, torpedoes, Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion: 4 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 horsepower
Complement: 300-380 crew
Notable Features: Advanced radar systems, ballistic missile defense capabilities
Price: 45,000,000 gold coins
France - Horizon-Class Destroyer
Size: 152 meters
Armament: Aster 15 and 30 missiles, Otomat Mk 2 missiles, MU90 torpedoes, 76mm cannon
Propulsion: Combined diesel and gas propulsion system
Complement: About 200 crew
Notable Features: Principal Anti Air Missile System (PAAMS), stealth features
Price: 40,000,000 gold coins
UK - Type 45 (Daring-Class) Destroyer
Size: 152 meters
Armament: Sea Viper air-defense missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, 4.5-inch Mk 8 gun, Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion: Integrated electric propulsion
Complement: 190 crew
Notable Features: Enhanced radar capabilities, electric propulsion for efficiency
Price: 42,000,000 gold coins
Russia - Sovremenny-Class Destroyer
Size: 156 meters
Armament: P-270 Moskit anti-ship cruise missiles, Shtil surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 shafts
Complement: 350 crew
Notable Features: Strong anti-ship capability, versatility in armaments
Price: 38,000,000 gold coins
Japan - Atago-Class Destroyer
Size: 165 meters
Armament: Aegis Combat System, Standard Missile 3, Type 90 anti-ship missiles, torpedoes
Propulsion: Combined gas and gas propulsion
Complement: 300 crew
Notable Features: Ballistic missile defense, advanced radar systems
Price: 40,000,000 gold coins
China - Type 055 (Renhai-Class) Destroyer
Size: 180 meters
Armament: CJ-10 land attack cruise missiles, HHQ-9B surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, 130mm dual-purpose gun
Propulsion: Combined gas and gas turbines
Complement: About 300 crew
Notable Features: Multi-role capabilities, electronic warfare systems
Price: 43,000,000 gold coins
Korea - Sejong the Great-Class Destroyer
Size: 166 meters
Armament: Aegis Combat System, Hyunmoo 3C land attack cruise missiles, K-ASROC anti-submarine missiles
Propulsion: 4 gas turbines
Complement: 300 crew
Notable Features: Advanced anti-aircraft and missile defense systems
Price: 41,000,000 gold coins
Germany - Sachsen-Class Destroyer
Size: 143 meters
Armament: SM-2 and ESSM missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, 76mm gun
Propulsion: Combined diesel and gas propulsion
Complement: 230 crew
Notable Features: Stealth design, advanced sensor suite
Price: 41,000,000 gold coins.
"Impressive," Richard muttered under his breath. Like the air and ground military hardware, the sea also has something to offer. However, he pondered, what\'s the need for these warships when most of the enemies are ground-based? Sure, they are air-based and the ship\'s anti-aircraft system could handle that but there is already military hardware to counter air and ground threats using ground-based hardware.
Is it because there are also enemies lurking beneath the sea? That\'s a possibility, he doesn\'t know the extent of Lin Feng\'s power. He may have something up his sleeves, including sea monsters. Maybe he\'ll consider buying one when the situation calls for it. In the meantime, he doesn\'t need a naval warship. What he needed was logistics and transportation.
So he checked the other tab, which is the?Amphibious Transport Docks. Then just like in the destroyers, various options were displayed.
USA - San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock
Size: 208 meters
Armament: Two 30 mm Bushmaster II cannons, multiple machine guns
Propulsion: Four turbo-charged diesel engines, 40,000 horsepower
Complement: Up to 800 troops, along with a crew of 360
Notable Features: Advanced command and control capabilities, flight deck for helicopters, and MV-22 Osprey
Price: 35,000,000 gold coins
France - Mistral-Class Amphibious Assault Ship
Size: 199 meters
Armament: Two Simbad systems for Mistral missiles, 20 mm cannons
Propulsion: Three diesel engines, 21,000 horsepower each
Complement: Accommodate 450 troops, 60 vehicles
Notable Features: Well deck for landing craft, hospital facilities, capable of operating helicopters
Price: 32,000,000 gold coins
UK - Albion-Class Amphibious Transport Dock
Size: 176 meters
Armament: Two 30 mm DS30M Mk2 guns, two Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion: Two W?rtsil? Vasa diesel engines, 24,000 horsepower
Complement: 305 troops plus a crew of 325
Notable Features: Dock for four large landing craft, vehicle deck, enhanced command facilities
Price: 30,000,000 gold coins
Russia - Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ship
Size: 120 meters
Armament: Two AK-630M CIWS, two 30 mm grenade launchers
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 9,000 horsepower
Complement: 300 troops and 13 main battle tanks or 36 armored vehicles
Notable Features: Ice strengthened hull, helicopter deck, self-defense capability
Price: 25,000,000 gold coins
Japan - ōsumi-Class Tank Landing Ship
Size: 178 meters
Armament: Two 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, two 12.7 mm machine guns
Propulsion: Diesel engines, 26,000 horsepower
Complement: 330 troops, multiple vehicles
Notable Features: Large vehicle deck, helicopter platform, rapid loading/unloading capability
Price: 28,000,000 gold coins
China - Type 071 Amphibious Transport Dock
Size: 210 meters
Armament: One 76 mm gun, four 30 mm CIWS
Propulsion: Diesel engines, 35,000 horsepower
Complement: Up to 800 troops, 20-30 armored vehicles
Notable Features: Well deck for hovercraft and landing craft, large helicopter deck, medical facilities
Price: 33,000,000 gold coins
Korea - Dokdo-Class Amphibious Assault Ship
Size: 199 meters
Armament: Two Goalkeeper CIWS, multiple machine guns
Propulsion: Four diesel engines, 33,600 horsepower
Complement: 700 troops, 10 tanks, 10 trucks
Notable Features: Well deck for air-cushioned landing craft, extensive medical and command facilities
Price: 34,000,000 gold coins
Germany - Berlin-Class Replenishment Ship
Size: 174 meters
Armament: Two 27 mm Mauser MLG 27 autocannons
Propulsion: Two diesel engines, 19,000 horsepower each
Complement: Capacity for transporting multiple vehicles and supplies
Notable Features: Replenishment-at-sea capabilities, helicopter deck, hospital area
Price: 31,000,000 gold coins.
After reading through the options, Richard decided to buy one ship.