FFG(X) Concept
Since the US Navy is looking for a new frigate, I've taken it upon myself to create a concept I have made, isnpired by numerous ships all clobbered together into one frigate. Now, to the details. This ship is outfitted for any situation, with a rapid firing 105mm L7A1 prototype, 2 Phalanx CIWS with optimal coverage, 86 VLS cells with the option of ASROC missiles, Tomahawks, or Surface to Air missiles. There are also 2 RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers for even more close in support. This ship ALSO has 2 .50 cal machine guns and 2 automatic 37 millimeter autocannons to deal with swarming boast, and experimental torpedo launchers designed to fire the Mk. 48 ADCAP heavyweight torpedo. There are aviation facilities for a dedicated ASW helo and a hangar to store the helo. To deal with a multitude of missions, 4 RIBs are stored, 2 on deck and 2 in a storage area, complete with cranes to lower the boats. AG. 2 and 3 are navigation lights, 4 are strobes for landing and 5 are general use lights to illuminate doors and vital areas. Enjoy my forst ship!. More to come...
Specifications
Spotlights
- 50Airworks 6.9 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 20.7ft (6.3m)
- Length 156.7ft (47.8m)
- Height 40.8ft (12.4m)
- Empty Weight 65,516lbs (29,717kg)
- Loaded Weight 99,742lbs (45,242kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.281
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.04
- Wing Loading 562.3lbs/ft2 (2,745.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 177.4ft2 (16.5m2)
- Drag Points 45185
Parts
- Number of Parts 688
- Control Surfaces 2
- Performance Cost 1,852
@Geebers 1. Scale=x,y,z 2. waterproof=true
@Geebers ok
@aguy the main gun fires chaff and flares, but sadly the other weapons don’t work. I tried to, but I don’t have a way to fit missiles inside at a reasonable size and not drown in water
I can't download this right now, but I have to say it looks cool, do the weapons function? just curious.
@50Airworks you’ll have to ask eternal Darkness on that topic, he’s the one who came up with it I believe.
@Geebers do you mind if I use your idea of adding chaff and flares to the main gun for my next build?
@Ephwurd thanks!
Nice!
@50Airworks no problem, I was hoping it would show up as a successor, but I had around 4 different unlisted uploads.
This is fantastic looking! I'm working on a destroyer and this really helps with inspiration. Deserves way more upvotes. Thanks 4 the credit by the way.
@Geebers thx
@Stellarlabs https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/532252/ISCBGWater-1
What is the designer you are using?
Also, credit to @50Airworks for the hull, couldn't have done without.