Britische Rüstungsindustrie

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Hier eine Grafik vom MOPV von Vosper Thornycroft:

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Zur verbesserten Super Vita:

New Super Vita
NEW SUPER VITA BUILDS ON PROVEN DESIGN
VT Shipbuilding has built on the success of its Super Vita Class with the launch of a stretched version of the 62m. fast attack craft, which is currently in production for the Hellenic Navy.

The 69m. version of the Super Vita incorporates several enhanced features that will address the requirements of navies around the world seeking a highly capable patrol craft that will serve as an effective vessel for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) duties.

VT has built upon its long experience of building attack and patrol craft to create this third generation of the Vita Class, following the initial 56 metre version built for Qatar and the 62m., five of which are currently under build by Elefsis Shipbuilding, in partnership with VT, for the Hellenic Navy.

Peter Stirk, VT Shipbuilding’s Director of Export Sales, explained: “VT has traditionally been at the forefront of attack craft and patrol craft design and the demand for these ships means that designs are evolving rapidly. The Super Vita Mark II represents the cutting edge of class design, incorporating the latest features and technology.”

The latest Super Vita is versatile enough to be used for naval gunfire support, anti-aircraft combat, anti-surface combat, mine avoidance and high speed interception. It is faster than its predecessor despite having the same propulsion units, with speeds of 36 knots achievable. This is some 1.5 knots faster than the current ship.

Considerable improvements have also been made to the stealth capability to take advantage of the latest technology, including utilising a reshaped coupla or dome for the medium calibre gun positioned forward.

Screening bulkheads are also fitted while an IRST infra red searching system has been added to enhance overall detection capability. Improved defensive systems include a laser warning system and mine avoidance sonar.

Additional frames have been placed throughout the ship to enable enhancements. In the midships area, this provides the scope for extra flexibility in accommodation by increasing crew numbers up to 53 berths with en-suite elements allowing for mixed crewing. Other areas that benefit from increased space include the bridge, CIC, engine room and wardroom.

The Super Vita is already one of the most heavily armed ships available in relation to
her size with 76mm gun, surface to air and close-in-weapon system. The additional space also allows for a heavyweight torpedo option to be considered.

“The latest generation of this successful Class takes the best of the existing design features and adds the elements that have resulted from comments made by existing and potential customers,” adds Mr Stirk.

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