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The NovrdLisch-class (Type-37) was developed to provide the Saltwater Navy with the ability to strike targets at ranges far beyond the reach of carrier-based aircraft with great accuracy. Built around the massive VLMC-10 Retribution long-range cruise missile and its launcher, the warship can strike high-value targets in excess of 9,000 kilometres way.

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Development

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The government of the New Saltwater Republic began searching for alternatives to its nuclear-powered Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines for strategic strike operations as part of cost-cutting measures, and identified a need for an intercontinental precision strike capability. Development work began on a long-range cruise missile, but efforts stalled when it was realised that in order to meet requirements the weapon would have to be twice the size of the existing Storm Shadow and Perseus cruise missiles.

A new ship project, the NovrdLisch-class, began to accommodate the new missile, dubbed the VLMC-10 Retribution. At just 108 metres long, the twenty-metre long missile bay takes up over 15% of the ship's total length. Alongside its strategic precision strike role, the NovrdLisch-class frigate was designed to be able to participate in general patrol duties as the flagship of homeland patrol squadrons, guarding Saltwater territorial waters around the world.

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With the VLMC-10 Retribution banned from export, a "short-hull" export variant was also designed without the missile bay. The length of this variant is 85 metres and is classed as a corvette.

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Design:

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Built around the VLMC-10 Retribution cruise missile, the NovrdLisch-class frigate is just over 108 metres in length and displaces 5,300 tons standard load. With its high-value primary armament and important role the warship is fitted with a variety of defensive systems for self-defence. These include Sea Ceptor surface to air missiles for defence against missiles, aircraft and fast attack craft, eight VL-ASROC anti-submarine missiles and a RIM-178 Arrowhead close in weapons system. The NovrdLisch-class is also fitted with HSMM lightweight anti-ship missiles for surface warfare.

For its border patrol and counter-piracy duties, the NovrdLisch-class is fitted with a pair of 25mm Bushmaster cannons on remote mounts for targeting small, fast surface craft and a 76mm naval gun for larger surface targets. The "76" can also be used against aircraft and shore targets, and fires 85 rounds per minute.

Designed for long-endurance, the NovrdLisch-class has large fuel tanks in the spacious hull and cooled storage spaces three times larger than those on the larger Eden-class. This means that the frigate can remain at sea for 78 days without replenishment. The ship has a large flight deck capable of supporting medium-lift helicopters for anti-submarine warfare and transport duties. A single Panther or Merlin can be stored in a stern hanger.

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The missile bay for the five VLMC-10 Retribution cruise missiles is twenty metres long, with another five metres of machinery space aft of this. The large missiles require programming and fuelling directly before launch and need constant maintenance whilst at sea, meaning that the missiles cannot be stored in inaccessible VLS launchers as with other weapons. Therefore the missiles at stored on an erector launcher contained inside the superstructure. The missiles sit in an armoured compartment for extra protection.

The VLMC-10 is twelve metres long and can vary its speed in flight from Mach 0.75 to Mach 3.5. The Retribution has a flight altitude ranging from 6 feet to 50,000 feet and a range of 9,800 kilometres. The warhead can either be a 1,000 Ib single charge or four 200 Ib cluster bombs. Tests have proven the missile's ability to destroy targets ranging from fortified bunkers to large warships. Each missile costs $3.5 million. Due to its size and maintenance requirements, only the NovrdLisch-class frigate currently has the ability to carry it.

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Armament:

• x1 76mm naval gun, 85rpm;

• x1 RIM-178 Arrowhead CIWS, eighteen missiles;

• x16 Sea Ceptor surface to air missiles;

• x8 VL-ASROC anti-submarine missiles;

• x8 High Speed Multirole Missiles;

• x2 25mm Bushmaster cannons, 500rpm;

• x5 VLMC-10 Retribution long-range cruise missiles.

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Electronic systems:

• Sampson-Compact multipurpose radar;

• SDRSR Longlance search radar;

• Multiple IRST systems;

• Navigational radar;

• Electronic countermeasures;

• Satcom, Datalink, radio, GPS and other antennas;

• Fixed and towed sonar;

• Torpedo decoys;

• Infra-red countermeasures;

• Chaff.

Specifications:

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Name: Type-37 NovrdLisch-class
Role( s ): Anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, patrol, strategic strike
Number built: 12
Crew: 120 + 19 air group
Maximum speed: 35 Knots ( 40mph, actual speed 61mph )
Builder: SMC Marine
Propulsion: Split shaft gas turbines
Operational ratius: 8900 nautical miles
Endurance: 78 days
Price per unit: 350 million USD per unit
Project cost: 4.5 billion USD

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Controls:

AG-1: Activate 76mm naval gun.
- VTOL+TRIM to aim.

AG-2: Arm VLMC-10 Retribution cruise missiles.
- VTOL to raise launcher.

AG-3: Activate starboard-side 25mm Bushmaster.
- VTOL+TRIM to aim.

AG-4: Activate port-side 25mm Bushmaster.
- VTOL+TRIM to aim.

AG-5: Activate RIM-178 Arrowhead launcher.
- VTOL+TRIM to aim.

AG-6: Arm starboard-side HSMM.
- VTOL to open launch tubes.

AG-7: Port-side HSMM.
- VTOL to open launch tubes.

THROTTLE and YAW for movement.