New 63m Carbon Fibre Trimaran launched for Indonesian Navy
13 Sep '12
4 min read
Accommodation is provided for a complement of twenty nine (officers and crew) on three internal decks (including bridge and combat control centre), with facilities and equipment also provided for deployment of special forces troops, including an 11m high speed 50 knot RIB, also manufactured and supplied by North Sea Boats.
North Sea Boats Ltd successfully launched one of the most innovative warships in the world into the straits between East Java and Bali, at Banyuwangi, in the Republic of Indonesia.
Trimarans offfer very stable weapons platforms, and can carry various Missile systems; including Type 705 ( up to 8 ), RBS15, Penguin or Exocet, and 40-57mm Naval Guns, or a CIWC (Close In Weapon System). These can be mounted high on the superstructure, giving better range and firing arc. Sensors can also be installed high up without concerns for stability. This first ship will carry a turn-key system delivered by CSOC and CPMIEC China, including rapid fire CIWS, combat control and missile systems. The exact configuration of this system is still classified.
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