Orion-Class Frigate
The Orion-Class Frigate is a class of guided-missile frigates currently in service in the Imperial Union and Zokesia, fulfilling its role as an affordable modern escort/patrol Frigate.
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Orion Class
Orion Class Guided-Missile Frigate
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| FFCG-127 Robert B. Haverdam | |||||
| Role | Frigate Escort | ||||
| National Origin | Imperial Union | ||||
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| Designer | VAE Shipyards, Vocavium/Westray | ||||
| Number Built | 10, 20 on order | ||||
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| 2197 - ongoing | |||||
| Used By | Zokesia Confederate Coast Guard Confederate Navy Imperial Union | ||||
| Vessel Characteristics | |||||
| Displacement | 1000 Tons | ||||
| Length | 96 m | ||||
| Beam | 13.8 m | ||||
| Height | 26 m | ||||
| Draft | 3 m | ||||
| Propulsion | 2x FROSTON Industries Electric Propulsion Motors | ||||
| Max Speed | 29 kn (15 m/s) | ||||
| Operational Range | 1800 km | ||||
| Complement | 200 (24 officers, 176 enlisted) | ||||
| Sensors and Processing Systems | VAE SIMPSON radar VAE T-11 Sonar |
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| Armament | x1 76mm Naval Gun x2 Phalanx CIWS x1 SeaRAM Launcher x2 4-cell AshM Launcher 48 VLS cells |
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Development
The Orion-Class Frigate began preliminary development in 2195 under the
Conversion
As built, these vessels were all 114 feet (35 m) in length. In 2149 as part of the Coast Guard Rearmament Act, the Confederate Coast Guard began refitting some of these vessels, removing 3 feet (1 m) from the stern and an extention of the bow vertically to enable open ocean sailing. The vessel also received an aluminum superstructure, advanced electronics, and defensive armament.
Seven of the Lafayette-class would be sold to the Confederate Coast guard post conversion, with a further ten going abroad. The refit became extremely popular amongst its crews, and the type has served for nearly 70 years in its role as coastal patrol craft.
Transfers to foreign operators
The Confederate Coast Guard has transferred several partially built ships to foreign navies and coast guards via the Confederate Security Cooperation Agency's Office of International Acquisition's Excess Defense Articles Program (EDA). Orders shot in almost immediately, and demand was so high production was restarted in 2160 to meet demands from various coast guards globally.
In May 2193, the Confederate government pledged to provide Ilishira at least two Island-class patrol vessels which was agreed by both sides, as it was offered alongside two Cyten-Ward C-24 Mastodon aircraft during President Bongbong Marcos' visit to Ezekialgrad. The recipient of the transferred vessels will be the Ilishiran Navy.
