Imeall-Class Interceptor
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Imeall
Imeall-Class 4237
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| FNV-I6 Rowan Caldwell | |||||
| Role | Fast Interceptor | ||||
| National Origin | Aontas | ||||
| Production History | |||||
| Produced | |||||
| 2193 - current | |||||
| Designer | Kering Corporation | ||||
| Unit Cost | 85,971(√) | ||||
| Number Built | 8 | ||||
| Service History | |||||
| In Service | |||||
| 2193 - ongoing | |||||
| Used By | Tekkia (8) | ||||
| Vessel Characteristics | |||||
| Displacement | 285 Tons | ||||
| Length | 23.1 m | ||||
| Beam | 7.7 m | ||||
| Height | 9.9 m | ||||
| Draft | 2 m | ||||
| Propulsion | 2x Alkan-3516C V16 Hydrate-Electric | ||||
| Max Speed | 37.3 kn (19.2 m/s) | ||||
| Operational Range | 375 km | ||||
| Complement | 12 (8 Operators, 4 Special) | ||||
| Sensors and Processing Systems | SNOOP-R(V)4 Phased Radar LOCK-R(V1) Phased Radar |
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| Armament | x1 30mm CROWS x4 Small Diameter Launch Tubes |
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| Boats Carried | x1 6.6m Cosain-Type | ||||
The Imeall-class Interceptor is a subclass of patrol boat built by Kering for the Federal Naval Service. 8 of the class were built, all of which remain in commission. These fast interceptors are designed for various maritime operations, primarily for homeland security, defense operations, and drug interdiction.
Kering vessel designs' names include a digit code where the digits are the vessel's length and width in metres and a generational marker that denotes the design’s version.
Design
Structure
Imeall-class vessels feature a pointed, axe-style bow that improves stability and maneuverability in open seas, which was a critical issue with the previous Imia-III class constructed for the Grestian Navy. The design has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure.
The Imeall-class is powered by 2x Alkan-3516C V16 Hydrate-Electric Engines which feed both the radar system and propulsive engines. Each vessel is powered by two ducted Gladia Fleetworks P-20 Minnow propellers, delivering a top speed of 37.3 knots and a range of 375 nautical miles.
Defenses
The standard Imeall-class is armed with:
1x 30mm CROWS: A remote-controlled gun system designed for rapid-response engagements against small, fast-moving targets.
4x Small Diameter Launch Tubes: These tubes can launch various types of small, high-velocity projectiles, primarily Brimstone missiles for use against small surface targets.
Alternative armament options include:
1x 30mm KP-41 Cannon: High impact anti-armor gun typically deployed on infantry fighting vehicles for use against hardened surface targets.
To support its tactical operations, the Imeall-class is equipped with advanced radar and sensor technologies:
SNOOP-R(V)4 Phased Radar: A long-range radar system designed for surface and air surveillance. It enables the detection of multiple targets simultaneously, with a high degree of accuracy.
LOCK-R(V1) Phased Radar: A short-range radar system providing precise tracking and targeting capabilities, complementing the SNOOP-R radar system for close-range threat identification and targeting.
Carriage
A 7-meter (23 ft) RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) can be launched from the stern slipway, typically of the Cosain V-Type, with a total of one carried per vessel. This boat is used for personnel deployment, typically involving boarding operations. It can carry up to 5 personnel and is fast enough to be used for intercepting smaller vessels or conducting search-and-rescue operations in challenging environments.
Variants
The Imeall-class is a single-variant class among all commissioned vessels, with no immediate sub-variants or different configurations to note.
Development
Ships in Class
| Name | Pennant | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Notes |
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 Federal Naval Service
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| IMEALL 4237 design | ||||||
| FNV Eoghan Kerman | I1 | Dhugarnoc Shipyards, Mullach |
18 February 2193 | 9 October 2193 | 22 February 2194 | |
| FNV Edward Finnegan | I2 | 22 March 2193 | 15 November 2193 | 2 April 2194 | ||
| FNV Siofra Whitman | I3 | 10 April 2193 | 5 December 2193 | 18 April 2194 | ||
| FNV William Archer | I4 | 3 October 2194 | 28 May 2195 | 13 September 2195 | ||
| FNV Maeve Kerman | I5 | 17 November 2194 | 8 July 2195 | 21 November 2195 | ||
| FNV Rowan Caldwell | I6 | 29 January 2195 | 15 September 2195 | 2 February 2196 | ||
| FNV Ronan Kerman | I7 | 6 August 2196 | 27 March 2197 | 9 August 2197 | ||
| FNV Jonathan Doyle | I8 | 20 September 2196 | 13 May 2197 | 27 September 2197 | ||