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SEA 1444 - Armidale Class Patrol Boat
On 17 December 2003 a contract was awarded to Defence Maritime Services Pty Ltd for the Armidale class patrol boat with construction undertaken by Austal Ships at its Henderson yard near Fremantle, Western Australia. The $553m contract was for the design, construction and in service support of 12 patrol boats. During the October 2004 Federal election, the Government announced that two additional patrol boats would be purchased to conduct augmented patrols off the North-West Shelf All 14 vessels have now been delivered and commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy.

Delivery and Commissioning Dates

Performance Characteristics
The Armidale Class Patrol Boats can operate in sea conditions up to sea state 5, to 1000 nautical miles offshore and be deployed for up to 42 days with an overall range of 3000 nautical miles – a 25 per cent increase over the Fremantle Class boats. They are equipped with two large seaboats for patrol, surveillance and boarding operations, more than doubling the previous capacity. In addition, they are fitted with the Rafael 25mm Typhoon stabilised cannon and state of the art communications systems from CEA Technologies.

The Armidale Class Patrol Boats are home ported in Cairns and Darwin, with two Darwin-based boats forward deployed on North-West Shelf operations, and are used to better patrol and protect Australia ’s coastline. The Navy now has an improved capability to intercept and apprehend vessels suspected of illegal fishing, quarantine, customs or immigration offences.
Naming of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats
The new patrol boats’ class is named after the original HMAS Armidale, a Bathurst Class corvette, which served as an escort vessel, protecting Australian coastal and mainland to New Guinea convoys. She was sunk by enemy action on 1 December 1942 during operations off Betano, on the south coast of Timor. Of the crew of 149 only 49 survived.
The new patrol boats are named after Australian cities and towns with close links with Navy heritage. The boats are named Armidale, Larrakia, Bathurst, Albany, Pirie, Maitland, Ararat, Broome, Bundaberg, Wollongong, Childers, Launceston, Mary borough. and Glenelg.
Key Characteristics of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats

PARAMETERS
Length: 56.8 m
Displacement: 270 tonnes
Hull: Semi-displacement vee, with Seastate active ride control system (hydraulic stabiliser fins and stern trim tabs).
Propulsion: Two MTU 16V M70 2320 kW diesels driving twin screws through ZF transmissions.
CONSTRUCTION
Conventional welded aluminium alloy construction.
Built to a combination of commercial standards (Det Norska Veritas Rules for High Speed Light Craft) and specified Navy Maritime Materiel Requirements.
Will meet applicable international civil safety and pollution regulations.

CREW/ACCOMMODATION
Crewed by 21 personnel (29 bunks).
Habitability is substantially better than current Fremantle Patrol Boats.
Separate additional accommodation for up to 20.

PERFORMANCE
Conduct all tasks up to the top of sea state 4 (2.5m waves).
Conduct key surveillance tasks up to sea state 5 (4m waves).
Continuous speed 25 knots in sea state 4 for 24 hours.
Range 3000 nautical miles (with a 20% fuel reserve) at 12 knots cruise speed.
Capable of being conventionally deployed for up to 42 days, or forward deployed for up to 90 days.

SYSTEMS
Surveillance - low light optical, communication direction finding and radar.
Modular, flexible CEA supplied communications suite.
Rafael Typhoon 25 mm naval stabilised deck gun and two 12.7 mm machine guns.
Two Zodiac 7.2 m waterjet seaboats.


TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Dimensions
The Armidale Class patrol Boat (Armidale Class) design is 56.8 m long overall with full load the vessel displaces 270 t.
Construction
The vessels are to be built using conventional welded aluminium alloy construction.
The Armidale Class will be classified under Det Norska Veritas (DNV) Rules for High Speed Light Craft. They are also to be certified against Navy Maritime Materiel Requirements. Navy policy is to voluntarily meet international civil safety and pollution regulations where applicable, such as using low environmental impact anti-fouling coatings for the hulls as an alternative to tributyl tin (TBT) and ensuring the pollution control equipment on the new boats complies with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) pollution emission control specifications.
Accommodation
The vessel is to be crewed by a complement of 21 personnel. Habitability is substantially improved compared with the current Fremantle force, for greater crew comfort and effectiveness. A separate space provides additional accommodation for up to 20 people for military and civil surveillance tasks.
Speed and Endurance
The Armidale Class boats can sustain a continuous speed of 25 knots in sea state 4 (significant wave heights up to 2.5 m) for 24 hours. It has a continuous cruising speed of 12 kts, giving her a range of 3000 nautical miles with a 20% fuel reserve. The vessels will be capable of being deployed for up to 42 days.
Seakeeping
The Armidale Class may be operated far offshore, demanding excellent seakeeping performance to handle rough open ocean conditions. The Navy requires full operability to the top of sea state 4 (significant wave heights up to 2.5 m) and key surveillance tasks to sea state 5 (significant wave heights up to 4 m).
Seakeeping performance has been central to the evolution of the Armidale Class. The platform is 33% longer than the existing Fremantle class, while the hull is a semi-displacement vee form optimised for seakeeping. The design includes an active ride control system to reduce motions. This includes hydraulic stabiliser fins and stern trim tabs integrated in an automatic motion control system supplied by Seastate, a Western Australian company. The seakeeping performance is expected to provide a substantial increase in operability and effectiveness over the current Fremantle Class Patrol Boats.
Surveillance Systems
To meet the role of peacetime patrol and law enforcement tasks, the Armidale Class will carry a package of sophisticated surveillance systems, including low light surveillance system, radars and communication direction finding system, to ensure that the crew can easily search for and track a target.
Communications
The Armidale Class is equipped with a modular, flexible communications suite. The design allows integrated use of military and commercial communications equipment and is integrated with the ship’s computer network
The internal communications system includes intercom, main broadcast, alarm control, and entertainment.
Enforcement
The Armidale Class is equipped with a Raphael Typhoon 25 mm naval stabilised deck gun as the primary weapon. This lightweight, modular design has an effective range of 1500 metres. The vessels also have 12.7mm machine guns mounted at the bridge wings for light defence.
The Armidale Class carries two Zodiac ZH 733 7.2 m seaboats, powered by a Volvo Penta AD41P 6 cylinder diesel driving a Hamilton HJ241 waterjet unit. The seaboats are deployed by VESTDAVIT hydraulic single arm A-frame davits.
Propulsion Equipment
Two independent propulsion trains will drive the Armidale Class. Prime movers are MTU 16V 4000 M70 turbocharged marine diesel engines, each developing 2320 kW maximum continuous rating at 2000 rpm. Each engine drives a ZF 7550 V reversible transmission with a 3.27:1 reduction, through a Geislinger Gesilco fibre composite membrane flexible coupling. Veem 5.5 inch shafts run through EKK Eagle seals and drive 1.45 m 5 bladed propellers.
Auxiliary Equipment
Machinery and electrical equipment will be monitored and controlled using Austal’s comprehensive Marinelink Integrated Monitoring And Control System. Machinery spaces are to be certified to class society requirements for Unmanned Machinery Spaces, including remote monitoring by digital CCTV.
Power generation is by two MTU 6R183 TE52 generator sets, each generating up to 220 kW. The sets are mounted on isolated sub-bases and are controlled by Woodward digital governors, sychronisers and load controls.
Source: http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/sea1444/characteristics.cfm

Greg Combet, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, today announced that two further milestones have been achieved in the program to upgrade the RAAF’s Hornet fleet.
“The RAAF Hornet fleet is being upgraded under Project Air 5376 Hornet Upgrade Program (HUG). This program is enhancing the capability of the Hornet fleet and providing additional situation awareness to the Hornet crews so they can deal with emerging and future threats,” Mr Combet said.
Mr Combet announced today that the final RAAF Hornet aircraft modified to the Hornet Upgrade (HUG) Phase 2.2 configuration has now been delivered.
“Under HUG Phase 2.2, the Hornet fleet received an upgrade package which included modifications to the radar system, avionics system, electronic warfare suite and the acquisition of a Hornet aircrew training system.”
Mr Combet also announced that the last of 14 RAAF Hornets to have recently undergone the interim electronic warfare upgrade has been successfully delivered under HUG Phase 2.3.
“Under Phase 2.3 of the HUG program, each of the 14 aircraft that received the interim electronic warfare self protection system upgrade are now fitted with the latest Raytheon radar warning device and associated software upgrades.”
“The complex upgrades undertaken as part of HUG Phases 2.2 and 2.3 have been successfully delivered on time and within budget.”
“To install, integrate and test the radar warning receiver and software in less than two years is a reflection of the excellent work currently being conducted by Defence and defence industry personnel,” Mr Combet said.
“The next stage of the HUG 2.3 electronic warfare upgrade is due to commence in May 2009 and will add a new countermeasures dispensing system, new data recorder and a further software upgrade to Hornet aircraft.”

Source: mediacentre@defence.gov.au , Photo: http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com

The Royal Australian Navy ship, HMAS Maryborough, intercepted a vessel with 44 potential illegal immigrants and three crew off the coast of Western Australia on Saturday. The vessel was first sighted by an Air Force AP-3C Orion aircraft.
Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB) HMAS Maryborough, which shares its namesake with the city of Maryborough, apprehended the vessel as it crossed into Australian waters. HMAS Maryborough is part of the Defence contribution to whole-of-government efforts to protect Australia's offshore maritime areas that is coordinated by Border Protection Command.
Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas, RAN, recognised the role that Armidale Class Patrol Boats played in protecting Australian waters.
“The city of Maryborough, should be incredibly proud of her namesake ship and the crew aboard HMAS Maryborough for her role in this latest interception,” he said.
“ACPBs are Navy’s principal contribution to the nation’s offshore maritime security and play a vital role in protecting Australian waters and borders.”HMAS Maryborough has a range of 3000 nautical miles at 12 knots and a maximum speed of about 25 knots. It is equipped with high-definition navigational radar, high and ultra high frequency communications equipment, gyro compasses and echo sounder. HMAS Maryborough is also fitted with a satellite navigation system that enables the ship's position to be determined with great accuracy.

Proven Platform
The 62m Missile Corvette is based on a well proven hull form with good see-keeping and resistance characteristics.
The hull is constructed of light gauge steel to a special longitudinal framing system while the superstructure is constructed using marine grade alumunium alloy. The end result is rugged, highly maneuverable platform capable of carrying a wide array of the latest weapons systems.
Optimised for Fighting Efficiency and Survivability
The vessel is capable of sustained operations at full speed up to Sea State 3 and at reduced speed up to Sea State 7.
The vessel is designed to present a low Radar Cross Section and a reduced infra red signature.
The hull is designed for stability in a damaged condition such as when two adjacent compartments are flooded.
Propulsion and auxiliary systems are designed for redundancy in case of damage.

Flexible Weapon Fit
The vessel as configured has a multi role capability with all the weapon and sensors for Attack, ASW and Self Defence Missions.
Depending on the owner’s priorities and requirements, other configurations can be easily accommodated as the vessel has a high weapon payload and large under-deck space and deck area for armament.
In addition, a reserve margin in displacement is provided for future growth.
Improved Habitability
Special attention has been given for crew comfort.
The layout features practical, uncluttered and ergonomically designed working and resting spaces.
Operational and accommodation spaces are sited to optimize both functional efficiency and crew comfort.
The use of the latest electronics for monitoring and control of major on board machinery and equipment means lower crew numbers.
All operational and accommodation areas are air-conditioned for operations in all climates.

Main Particulars
Length Overall: 62.40m
Length Waterline: 58.00m
Breadth Moulded: 8. 50m
Draft Maximum: 35 knots
Continuous Speed: 32 knots

Proven Platform
The 62m Missile Corvette is based on a well proven hull form with good see-keeping and resistance characteristics.
The hull is constructed of light gauge steel to a special longitudinal framing system while the superstructure is constructed using marine grade alumunium alloy. The end result is rugged, highly maneuverable platform capable of carrying a wide array of the latest weapons systems.
Optimised for Fighting Efficiency and Survivability
The vessel is capable of sustained operations at full speed up to Sea State 3 and at reduced speed up to Sea State 7.
The vessel is designed to present a low Radar Cross Section and a reduced infra red signature.
The hull is designed for stability in a damaged condition such as when two adjacent compartments are flooded.

Propulsion and auxiliary systems are designed for redundancy in case of damage.

Flexible Weapon Fit
The vessel as configured has a multi role capability with all the weapon and sensors for Attack, ASW and Self Defence Missions.
Depending on the owner’s priorities and requirements, other configurations can be easily accommodated as the vessel has a high weapon payload and large under-deck space and deck area for armament. In addition, a reserve margin in displacement is provided for future growth.

Improved Habitability
Special attention has been given for crew comfort.
The layout features practical, uncluttered and ergonomically designed working and resting spaces. Operational and accommodation spaces are sited to optimize both functional efficiency and crew comfort. The use of the latest electronics for monitoring and control of major on board machinery and equipment means lower crew numbers.
All operational and accommodation areas are air-conditioned for operations in all climates.

Main Particulars
Length Overall: 62.40m
Length Waterline: 58.00m
Breadth Moulded: 8. 50m
Draft Maximum: 35 knots
Continuous Speed: 32 knots

Roles
The 62m Missile Corvette is especially designed for fulfill the following missions:
· Escort of shipping to protected it from attacks by hostile surface and air forces.
· To search and destroy hostile surface forces and deny sea passage to hostile sea transports
· Detection and attack on hostile submarine forces
· Provision of gunfire support in conjunction with a naval operation
· General patrolling, surveillance and protection of offshore rescources

A Typical weapon fit for the Missile Corvette should comprise:
· Medium caliber gun
· Medium and/or long range Surface to Surface Missiles (SSM)
· Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) or Anti-missile Missile (AMM)
· Medium range search radar
· Gun fire control radar
· Anti-submarine torpedoes
· Variable Depth Sonar (VDS)
· Electronic Warfare (EW) suite comprising , Electronic Support Measures (ESM), and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM)
· Commando & Control System
· Machine guns

Source: ST Marine

COMPACT YET VERSATILE
The 141m “Endurance” Class Landing Ship Tank (LST) is equipped with state-ofthe-art technology to provide a wide range of support capabilities. Compact, yet versatile, the 141m LST is one of the most sophisticated support vessel to meet the challenges of today’s navies.

PRINCIPAL MISSIONS
As a multi-purpose support ship, the 141m LST can be readily equipped and deployed for the following missions :
• Provide sea transportation for personnel in support of overseas military training and exercises;
eg Naval Midshipman Training cruises and passage exercises with foreign navies.
• As a multi-purpose Logistics Support and Command ship in support for naval operations.
• Search and Rescue operations and Civil Disaster Relief during peace time emergencies.
• Undertaking Humanitarian and Relief missions in support of United Nations peacekeeping efforts.


KEY DESIGN FEATURES
• Twin screw displacement hull with bulbous bow and bow thruster.
• A well-dock with wide stern door/ramp for embarkation and disembarkation of equipment and personnel.
• State-of-the-art bow door/ramp capable of transloading tracked and wheeled (RoRo) vehicles
of up to MLC 60 onto the tank deck.
• Two 25-tonne deck cranes
• Highly automated and integrated platform and advanced Command and Control System onboard enhance safety and operations efficiency which enable reduced manning for the ship.

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
• Large flight deck with state-of-the-art Aircraft Ship Integrated Securing and Transversing system.
• Day and night Landing and Take-off operations for 2 x 10-tonne helicopter.

NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
• Sophisticated navigation systems fitted – Gyro; Speed-Log; Echo-Sounder; Differential Global Positioning System.
• Fully Integrated Bridge Console built into cockpit include :
- Dynamic Ship Control System
- Ship Control Monitoring and Management System
- Electronic Chart Display Information System
- Advanced Surveillance Radar
- Navigation Radar

WEAPONS
Anti-Surface and Anti-Air Self Defence Systems include :-
• 76mm Oto Melara Super Rapid Naval Gun
• 2 x Mistral Surface-to-Air Missile System
• Gun Fire Control System
• Electro – Optic Director
• 2 x 0.5 inch Machine Gun

MAIN MACHINERY
• Main Engines : 2 x Diesel Engines
• Generators : 4 x 875 KVA (approx)
• Propellers : 2 x Controller Pitch Propellers

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length Overall : 141 metres
Breadth Moulded : 21 metres
Mean Draft : 5 metres
Speed : in excess of 15 kts
Range : 5000 nm at 15 kts
Displacement : 6000 tonnes (approx)

SURVIVABILITY
• Vital areas hardened to withstand certain degree of shock.
• Major shipboard Navigation, Communications and Combat Systems mounted on shock mounts. • Mechanical and Electrical Systems arranged with sufficient redundancies to allow uninterrupted operations during emergencies.

INTRODUCTON
“KT-1(Woong Bee) is the first basic trainer developed solely with domestic technology for the basic flight training of Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) which was completely delivered to ROKAF. KAI also mass-produced KO-1(Forward Airborne Controller) which is an armed version with enhanced avionics based on KT-1 basic trainer. After that, KAI developed KT-1C, which is Multi-Role aircraft with much more upgraded features such as Light Attack Capability and Full Glass Cockpit, etc., and this aircraft will meet diverse requirements of world’s customers.”
KT-1 was successfully developed in 1988, and received production certification for ROKAF from Ministry of Defense. Finally KAI started series production from 1999 and delivered the first KT-1 to be deployed for ROKAF basic flying training. Currently total OO KT-1 aircraft are in operation as a basic trainer in ROKAF
KO-1 Forward Airborne Controller(FAC) was developed by cooperation of KAI and ADD, which is the armed version with enhanced avionics based on KT-1 basic trainer. KO-1 can carry external fuel tanks and conventional weapons in the hard points, and is equipped with outstanding avionics system like as mission computer, INS/GPS, Head-Up Display(HUD), and Multi-Function Display(MFD) for perfect mission performance. Moreover, KAI developed overseas market oriented KT-1C, which is an enhanced trainer equipped with the latest avionics and aircraft systems. Like as Full Glass Cockpit of modern fighters, On Board Oxygen Generation System(OBOGS), Anti-G, etc…This is a state of the art multi-role aircraft with the performance of pilot training, armed training and light attack training, and provides Weapon Management System for simulated and real armed training performance.
KAI exported and delivered total 12 units of KT-1 trainer to Indonesian Air Force until today. And ultimately, Turkish Air Force has signed the contract with KAI for 40 units of KT-1 in August 2007.