THERE IS A STRONG LIKELYHOOD THAT THE HELLENIC NAVY WILL ORDER THREE MORE SUPER VITA CLASS FAST ATTACK SHIPS IN THE YEARS TO COME. THE TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THESE SHIPS ARE AS FOLLOW:
DISPLACEMENT: 660 TONES (770 WHEN COMPLETE),
LENGTH: 61,9 METERS,
WIDTH: 9,5 METERS,
DRAUGHT: 2,5 METERS,
SPEED IN KNOTS: 36,25
RANGE: 2250 NAUTICAL MILES AT 18 KTS SPEED OR RESPECTIVELY 1000 N.MILES AT A SPEED OF 30 KTS
ENGINES: 4 DIESEL MTU 16V595 OF 20000+ HP DRIVINF 4 FIXED PITCH PROPELLERS & 3 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATORS OF 250 kw THAT ARE POWERED BY 3 DIESEL ENGINES OF THE TYPE MTU 6R183 TE52
CREW: 45 (8 OFFICERS)
WEAPONRY: 1 OTO MELARA SUPER RAPID OF 76mm, 2 OTO BREDA 0F 30mm, ONE ANTI-BALISTIC RAM SYSTEM Mk31 WITH 21 RIM-116B (RANGE 9,6 KM), TWO QUADRANT LAUNCERS OF EXOCET MM40 BLOCK 2 (SOON TO BE UPDATED TO BLOCK 3) MISSILES (RANGE 70 KM), 2X6 SRBOC DISPENCERS, COMBAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TACTICOS WITH 5 CONSOLES MOC Mk3 TYPE, MISSILE FIRE DIRECTION SYSTEM TYPE ITL 70A, 1 THALES 3D G BAND SURVEILLANCE RADAR WARNING SYSTEM TYPE MW08, 1 FIRING CONTROL RADAR SYSTEM TYPE STING/EO, 1 TYPE MIRADOR ELECTRO-OPTICAL TARGET TRACKING SYSTEM, 1 SCOUT II CLASS LOW PROBABILITY OF INTERCEPT RADAR SYSTEM, 1 NORTHOP GRUMMAN (FORMELY LITTON) BRIDGEMASTER E MARINE NAVIGATION RADAR WITH 2 COLOURED ARPA WORK STATIONS OF 250mm, 1 SPERRY Mk39 MOD3A INS, A DR3000 ESM SYSTEM PLUS AN IFF Mk12 SYSTEM AND A LINK 11 STATION. 2 SMITHS GID-2A DETECTING SYSTEMS FOR NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL AGENTS ARE ALSO PRESENT. FINALLY, THESE .VOSPER THORNYCROFT VESSELS ARE EQUIPED WITH THE 900 SERIES STEERING SYSTEM, AS WELL AS, WITH THE 300 SERIES STABILISER SYSTEM.. I WOULD PERSONALLY FAVOR TO SEE MORE SHIPS OF THIS KIND TO THE HELLENIC NAVY’S ARSENAL.
By: Fedaykin - 30th March 2007 at 14:46
Its amazing that the Greek navy chose the expensive RAM launcher on such a small attack craft. Most navies refuse to place the expensive RAM launcher on their capital ships. This was a great choice by the Greeks and money spent wisely IMHO.
Totally agree!
Those Super Vita are certainly potent pieces of kit that would put some capital ships to shame when it comes to their equipment fit.
I wouldn’t mind seeing some RAM mounts on the RNs new Type 45 rather then Phalanx even if there would be some performance cross over with ASTER 15.
By: J33Nelson - 30th March 2007 at 04:50
Its amazing that the Greek navy chose the expensive RAM launcher on such a small attack craft. Most navies refuse to place the expensive RAM launcher on their capital ships. This was a great choice by the Greeks and money spent wisely IMHO.
By: HJP - 30th March 2007 at 01:48
Hellenic DoD has decided to proceed with the constraction of a sixth Super Vita Fast Attack Ship (Roussen Class) as officials appear more than pleased with the vessel’s performance, as well as, with the short time table of deliveries, accomplished so far. Sources, suggest that there is still a strong possibility for the additional purchase of another two identical ships prior 2010.
By: HJP - 20th December 2006 at 00:07
Hey HJP, Gia sou re!
Have you checked this thread out?
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=34850Looking forward to your posts and pictures!
P.S. I’m glad you found the Caps lock key. :diablo:
GEIA SOU ALEPOU! I LIKED THE TIP FOR THE LINK… INTERESTING MATERIAL…
By: Alepou 340MB - 19th December 2006 at 05:04
Hey HJP, Gia sou re!
Have you checked this thread out?
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=34850
Looking forward to your posts and pictures!
P.S. I’m glad you found the Caps lock key. :diablo:
By: HJP - 19th December 2006 at 01:33
OK, thanks for the update. I must have missed the EMPAE decisions regarding FAC’s.
You are welcomed. I will try to scan few pics of the new ships and post them in the forum. For the history, the HN is planing to acquire 5 mine hunter ships (second hand ships) and two new HY56A type ships (this is gun ships) like those of class MAXHTHS (Open Sea Patrol Boats) within the following 5-6 years. These projects, are irrelevant to that of the 6 New Frigates…
By: orko_8 - 19th December 2006 at 01:26
OK, thanks for the update. I must have missed the EMPAE decisions regarding FAC’s.
By: HJP - 19th December 2006 at 01:22
According to EMPAE 2006-2015, no major fighting ship procurement was planned other than 6 multimission/AAW frigates, if I’m not mistaken. Did the original contract for Super Vita’s cover +3 options?
According to EMPAE 2006-2015, no major fighting ship procurement was planned other than 6 multimission/AAW frigates, if I’m not mistaken. Did the original contract for Super Vita’s cover +3 options?
The original contract for 3 ships had an option for another 2. This option was granted. Therefore, the HN receives or is about to receive 5 ships at this stage.
The Roussen (P67) on 20 DEC 2005
The Daniolos (P68) on 22 FEV 2006
The Christalidis (P69) on 8 MAY 2006
The Grigoropoulos (P70) due 2007
The Ritsos (P71) due 2007
The posibility of the new building for 3 similar ships is covered by the EMPAE of 2006-2015. Latest information, as published in local Defence Press, state that the HN is almost certain to opt initially for an additional two such ships and keep a third one as an option. In that way, the Fast Attack Boat Command (homebased in Amphiali area) will have 8 new Super Vita class ships, 4 reconditioned Combattante III and perhaps two refurbished (from its current fleet of 5) Combattante IIIB by the late 2014.
By: orko_8 - 19th December 2006 at 00:51
According to EMPAE 2006-2015, no major fighting ship procurement was planned other than 6 multimission/AAW frigates, if I’m not mistaken. Did the original contract for Super Vita’s cover +3 options?
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