27.7.08

Fleet news (27/07/08)

D105 Cheetah, the latest Type 35A Panther destroyer, has entered service. Cheetah has a number of improvements and is the first Type 34A Rev 2 Panther. The first 4 ships will be bought up to this standard at their next Exam B refit. Rev 2 includes an improved Z5t cannon, a new missile load mechanism (which will reduce the chance of blockages at maximum rate of fire) and a number of internal changes to minimize blast damage.

Panther

The 3 Type 37A Velocity destroyers will receive an update this Summer. D151 Velocity will receive the update later whilst the other 2 ships should receive it when they have their Exam B refits in the next few weeks. The update, known as Velocity Improved Performance 2108 (VIP2108) under the new DDS update nomenclature, will include a new engine core (taking the engine to RL-06AM standard) and power flow regulators. Top speed will be increased though the DDS will not say how much yet though it won't be up to Type 37B Velocity S standard. Weaponary will also be improved.

Type 41A Isometric F106 Tertiary will receive a refit next month and be equipped with a number of updated systems planned for the Isometric ILU. This will allow these new systems to be tested in real-world conditions and include a new tactical combat suite and anti-blast fragment coating to interior panels.