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|image = Blokhafire.png|imagedesc = Blokha
  
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|type=Destroyer
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|role=Escort, close in bombardment, anti-air, anti-submarine, MTB leader
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|role=Screening, amphibious assault
  
 
|origin=[[Sahr]]
  
|origin=[[Sahr]]
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|design_start=2121|design_end=2126
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|prod_start=2126|prod_end=2130
 
|designer=[[Klensagrad Stahlduga]]
  
|designer=[[Klensagrad Stahlduga]]
 
|cost=about 4 bitcoin
  
|cost=about 4 bitcoin
 
|built=5 planned, 4 completed
  
|built=5 planned, 4 completed
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|serv_start=2127|serv_end=ongoing
 
|operators=[[Sahr]]<br/>[[Sahren Navy]]
  
|operators=[[Sahr]]<br/>[[Sahren Navy]]
 
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|armament=x6 102mm guns <br/> x6 Phalanx CIWS<br/>
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|armament=x6 [[IRM-102]] <br/> x6 Phalanx CIWS<br/>
 
|vehicles=Floatplanes|quantity=x1 [[Z-80 Fox]]
  
|vehicles=Floatplanes|quantity=x1 [[Z-80 Fox]]
 
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The '''Blokha class destroyer''' is a class of destroyers currently in active service in Sahrland. A total of five were proposed with only four being finished to original specs.
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The '''Blokha class destroyer''' is a group of five destroyers produced by the [[Sahren Navy]] during the [[Chevspendic invasion]], with only four being finished to original specs. They were rushed out of production to fill wartime neccessities, with the exception with [[Leamhan (ship)]] which was cancelled and sold to a civilian shipping company. All five were named after various insects.
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==Design and Construction==
  
==Design and Construction==
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''Main : [[Chevspendic invasion]]'' <br>
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Plan Q called for 5 destroyers to be commissioned into the Sahren Navy. The lack of domestic missile production facilities in Sahrland had a significant influence on design choices as using them for the main source of firepower would result in serious logistical demand. The design was therefor very gun heavy, initially comprising of six IRM-102/2s which were lengthened versions of the [[IRM-102]] used on the [[Kerch vehicle family|Kerch cavalry tank]]. The layout of armaments intentionally placed most of the firepower aft as it was considered the vessels would be on the retreat often in the case of combat, along with making the potential removal of one or more turrets easier for later refits.
  
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''Main : [[War of the Egercias]]'' <br>
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After the subduction of [[Dugthail]], most of the other northern Egercian lands fell to the [[Chevspendi]] quickly and the nation of [[Sahr|Sahrland]] was formed. A [[Sahren Navy]] was shortly created and it's newly appointed Chief of Navy Yerik-dana Akhatov set out to draft a doctrine and a naval expansion plan, which eventually evolved into Plan Q. This called for 5 small river-capable warships, three medium sized river-capable warships, and 1-2 large oceangoing warships, along with several small torpedo boats and coastal defence craft. These small river-capable warships became projects 22, 25, 27, 28, and 29 whose construction was to be headed by An-Tohyon, a foreign naval expert from [[Mechani]].
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Domestic shipbuilding in Sahrland had several challenges in this time. Maritime expertise and naval tradition was essentially nonexistant, vehicle production was also essentially nonexistant, dock sizes were very small, and the materials needed like aluminium, steel, and the machined parts were only able to be produced artisinally. Additionally there was not a single facility capable of producing large cannons or large engines in the entirety of the nation until late 2125 when the [[Rokfor Ordanas Monarcha]] was seized and relocated northward. Entire industries would need to be developed before a single ship could be laid down.
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=== Characteristics ===
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The vessels were armed with a primarily gun-based armament of six [[IRM-102]]s which had been given lengthened barrels, housed in three twin turrets in a one fore two aft arrangement. Their defensive suite consisted of an extensive six 20mm anti munition emplacements as it was predicted a potential enemy would seek to exploit their missile advantage to the fullest extent.
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For propulsion they utilized two large custom made LFO-electric turbines which were each essentially four Type-2109 LFO turbines arranged together. Each of these two powered a single three bladed propellor
   
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The vessels were defended with an extensive suite of six 20mm anti munition emplacements as it was predicted a potential enemy would seek to exploit their missile advantage to the fullest extent. They were also given 3 inches of armour plate around the vitals, though the effective thickness compared to contemporary plates is still debated due to the quality of early Sahren metallurgy.
  
   
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Laser rangefinders were fitted into each turret which would feed data into a central analogue fire computer in the bridge. Fire control was not assisted by radar, and the only radars present were used for directing the anti munition cannons. Later refits addressed these issues in a piecemeal manner, making every destroyer differ significantly in this aspect of design.
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For propulsion they utilized scaled up diesels used in [[Korvet series]] ships beforehand but as these were coastal types, the Blokhas became the first oceangoing military vessel of [[Sahr|Sahrland]] to be not powered by coal or coal based fuels.
 
   
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=== Modifications ===
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The original design called for laser rangefinders fitted into each turret which would feed data into a central fire computer. Fire control was not assisted by radar, and the only radars present were used for directing the anti munition cannons. Later refits addressed these issues in a piecemeal manner, making every destroyer differ significantly in this aspect of design.
  
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(to be done)
   
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=== Production ===
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Construction was marked with difficulty due to corruption and poor funding. The rapidly changing nation also rendered many design choices obsolete on launch day, as the missile shortage was gradually alleviated and the strategic requirements of maritime service changed. Instability and frequent wars led to many being rushed out of production with large flaws. Notably, Blokha sailed out with only 13 shells and faulty electrical machinery which later led to her internment in [[Phoenia]] during the [[Sahren Civil War]]. Their extensive gun armament for their size also contributed to stability issues which diminished accuracy and seakeeping.
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Construction was marked with difficulty due to lack of experience, manpower shortages, and inconsistant funding. The rapidly changing nation also rendered many design choices obsolete on launch day, as the missile shortage was gradually alleviated and the strategic requirements of maritime service changed. Instability and the [[War of the Egercias]] led to many being rushed out of production with large flaws. Notably, Blokha sailed out with only 13 shells and faulty electrical machinery which later led to her internment in [[Phoenia]] during the [[Sahren Civil War]]. Their extensive gun armament for their size also contributed to stability issues which diminished accuracy and seakeeping.
   
 
==Ships in class==
  
==Ships in class==
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|[[SN Blokha (No.25)]]
  
|[[SN Blokha (No.25)]]
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|[[Klensagradina Stahlduga]]
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|[[Royal Drydock Company|Klensagradina Stahlduga]]
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|Teince, 2131
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|Teince, 2126
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|Kamprazdnóir 30th, 2132
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|Kamprazdnóir 30th, 2127
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|2132 onward
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|2127 onward
 
|In refit
  
|In refit
 
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|[[KC Midzha (No.27)]]
  
|[[KC Midzha (No.27)]]
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|[[Klensagradina Stahlduga]]
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|[[Royal Drydock Company|Klensagradina Stahlduga]]
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|2128
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|2133
  
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|2129
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|2134
  
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|2134-2146
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|2129-2146
 
|Destroyed during [[Operation Tetraethyllead]]
  
|Destroyed during [[Operation Tetraethyllead]]
 
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|[[NK Roiste (No.28)]]
  
|[[NK Roiste (No.28)]]
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|[[Slovalina Stahlduga]]
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|[[Royal Drydock Company|Slovalina Stahlduga]]
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|2128
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|2133
  
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|2130
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|2135
  
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|2135-2146
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|2130-2146
 
|Sunk during [[Aontan Straits dash]]
  
|Sunk during [[Aontan Straits dash]]
 
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|[[NK Myskit (No.22)]]
  
|[[NK Myskit (No.22)]]
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|[[Slovalina Stahlduga]]
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|[[Royal Drydock Company|Slovalina Stahlduga]]
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|2129
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|2134
  
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|2130
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|2135
  
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|2136-2145
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|2131-2145
 
|Sunk during [[PFN Bis incident]]
 
|Sunk during [[PFN Bis incident]]
 
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|[[Leamhan (ship)|SN Leamhan (No.29)]]
  
|[[Leamhan (ship)|SN Leamhan (No.29)]]
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|[[Klensagradina Stahlduga]]
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|[[Royal Drydock Company|Klensagradina Stahlduga]]
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|2130
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|2135
  
 
|cancelled
  
|cancelled
 
|cancelled
  
|cancelled

Latest revision as of 04:26, 1 November 2025

Blokha class destroyer
Blokha class destroyer
Destroyer
Blokhafire.png
Blokha
Role Escort, close in bombardment, anti-air, anti-submarine, MTB leader
National Origin Sahr
Production History
Designed
2121 - 2126
Produced
2126 - 2130
Designer Klensagrad Stahlduga
Unit Cost about 4 bitcoin(√)
Number Built 5 planned, 4 completed
Service History
In Service
2127 - ongoing
Used By Sahr
Sahren Navy
Vessel Characteristics
Displacement 300 Tons
Operational Range 800 km
Complement 66
Sensors and Processing Systems varies by ship
Armament x6 IRM-102
x6 Phalanx CIWS
Floatplanes Carried x1 Z-80 Fox


The Blokha class destroyer is a group of five destroyers produced by the Sahren Navy during the Chevspendic invasion, with only four being finished to original specs. They were rushed out of production to fill wartime neccessities, with the exception with Leamhan (ship) which was cancelled and sold to a civilian shipping company. All five were named after various insects.


Design and Construction

Main : Chevspendic invasion
Main : War of the Egercias
After the subduction of Dugthail, most of the other northern Egercian lands fell to the Chevspendi quickly and the nation of Sahrland was formed. A Sahren Navy was shortly created and it's newly appointed Chief of Navy Yerik-dana Akhatov set out to draft a doctrine and a naval expansion plan, which eventually evolved into Plan Q. This called for 5 small river-capable warships, three medium sized river-capable warships, and 1-2 large oceangoing warships, along with several small torpedo boats and coastal defence craft. These small river-capable warships became projects 22, 25, 27, 28, and 29 whose construction was to be headed by An-Tohyon, a foreign naval expert from Mechani.


Domestic shipbuilding in Sahrland had several challenges in this time. Maritime expertise and naval tradition was essentially nonexistant, vehicle production was also essentially nonexistant, dock sizes were very small, and the materials needed like aluminium, steel, and the machined parts were only able to be produced artisinally. Additionally there was not a single facility capable of producing large cannons or large engines in the entirety of the nation until late 2125 when the Rokfor Ordanas Monarcha was seized and relocated northward. Entire industries would need to be developed before a single ship could be laid down.


Characteristics

The vessels were armed with a primarily gun-based armament of six IRM-102s which had been given lengthened barrels, housed in three twin turrets in a one fore two aft arrangement. Their defensive suite consisted of an extensive six 20mm anti munition emplacements as it was predicted a potential enemy would seek to exploit their missile advantage to the fullest extent.


For propulsion they utilized two large custom made LFO-electric turbines which were each essentially four Type-2109 LFO turbines arranged together. Each of these two powered a single three bladed propellor


Laser rangefinders were fitted into each turret which would feed data into a central analogue fire computer in the bridge. Fire control was not assisted by radar, and the only radars present were used for directing the anti munition cannons. Later refits addressed these issues in a piecemeal manner, making every destroyer differ significantly in this aspect of design.

Modifications

(to be done)

Production

Construction was marked with difficulty due to lack of experience, manpower shortages, and inconsistant funding. The rapidly changing nation also rendered many design choices obsolete on launch day, as the missile shortage was gradually alleviated and the strategic requirements of maritime service changed. Instability and the War of the Egercias led to many being rushed out of production with large flaws. Notably, Blokha sailed out with only 13 shells and faulty electrical machinery which later led to her internment in Phoenia during the Sahren Civil War. Their extensive gun armament for their size also contributed to stability issues which diminished accuracy and seakeeping.

Ships in class

Ship Builder Laid down Launched In service Fate
SN Blokha (No.25) Klensagradina Stahlduga Teince, 2126 Kamprazdnóir 30th, 2127 2127 onward In refit
KC Midzha (No.27) Klensagradina Stahlduga 2128 2129 2129-2146 Destroyed during Operation Tetraethyllead
NK Roiste (No.28) Slovalina Stahlduga 2128 2130 2130-2146 Sunk during Aontan Straits dash
NK Myskit (No.22) Slovalina Stahlduga 2129 2130 2131-2145 Sunk during PFN Bis incident
SN Leamhan (No.29) Klensagradina Stahlduga 2130 cancelled cancelled hull sold to Oighearflot as Leamhan


Service History

Much of the early service history of the Blokha class is centred around civil unrest in Sahrland and the Sahren Civil War, in which they served mostly as leaders for torpedo boat attacks.

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