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Naval Fleet
As of 03 March 2009.
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Surface Combat
Imparazlora Class
FLEET COMMAND SHIP
- Introduced: 1989
- Numbers in Service: 2 The Imparazlora, built on modified 12,000 ton cruiser hulls, are the strategic command posts of the RKN. These vessels have had most of their armament removed to make way for C4ISTAR suites and equipment. The class are able to reach 30 knots, and are armed with 2x 40mm CIWS, and a 16 cell VLS for point defence missiles.
Kaizar Class
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
- Introduced: 1995
- Numbers in Service: 3 The Kaizar is the heart of the RKN, sitting at 95,000 tons, nuclear-powered, and designed for sustained power projection across the entire globe. Utilising CATOBAR, with 4 steam catapults, and 3 arresting wires, supporting an air wing of up to 80 aircraft. The island features sloped surfaces and radar-absorbent materials in an attempt to reduce its radar signature. Propelled by 2x KNP-4 Pressurised Water Reactors, four steam turbines, and four shafts, the Kaizar Class can exceed 30 knots. The ship is outfitted with L-band 3D long-range air search radar, S-band multi-function phased array radar, secondary air search radar, an integrated EW&C suite, and a hull-mounted sonar for torpedo and underwater obstacle detection. For defence, the Kaizar Class has 3x 8-VLS cells for point-defence missiles, 4x 40mm radar guided CIWS, 8x multi-purpose decoy launchers (chaff, flares, active decoys), and 4x towed torpedo decoys. CVN-01 commissioned 1995, CVN-02 commissioned 1999, CVN-03 expected 2004
Imparakhir Class
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
- Introduced: 1978
- Numbers in Service: 1 65,000 ton conventionally powered aircraft carrier, now permanently used for training purposes.
Artezin Class
AIR DEFENCE CRUISER
- Introduced: 1984
- Numbers in Service: 22
The Artezin Class is a 9,800 ton ship acting as the primary missile and air defence asset of the RKN. The defining feature of the class is a powerful phased array radar integrated into the Tactical Management System, allowing a single ship to track hundreds of air contacts and co-ordinate fleet defences at 32 knots. Armament common to all blocks: 128 VLS (RBS-98, RBS-15KV, RSA-4), 120 mm gun, CIWS, torpedo tubes, 2× medium helicopters.
ORBAT: backbone of Taarkom Septenez theatre AD / strait BMD; may surge with expeditionary CSGs. Hull list: Artezin Class.
Block 1 / Block 2
Original and mid-life configurations — 20 hulls on the Block 3 refit queue as of Mar 2009.
Block 3 (B3)
MoD refit programme from 2007 (~18 months drydock per hull). Adds improved S-band phased-array, BMD cueing, better low-RCS tracking, and jam resistance. Tracker suffix SA = S-band array complete.
- Complete (Mar 2009): 2 — RKS Artezin, RKS Zhafer
Tafun Class
MULTI-ROLE DESTROYER
- Introduced: 1996
- Numbers in Service: 11 The workhorse of the RKN, the Tafun class is designed to excel in anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. The class sits at 9,200 tons, built around an AESA radar, and an expanded 96 cell VLS. Both are able to reach 31 knots. In addition to the VLS cells, the Tafun class come with a 120mm naval gun, 2x 40mm CIWS, 2x triple-tube torpedo launchers, and a hangar capable of fitting two medium sized helicopters.
Vatan Class
ASW FRIGATE
- Introduced: 1993
- Numbers in Service: 16 The Vatan is a 5,400 ton class placing emphasis on acoustic quieting, using a CODAG propulsion system on a raft-mounted cradle to minimise noise, whilst achieving 29 knots. The class comes with a 32-cell VLS system, 1x Bofors 76mm naval gun, 8x canister launched RBS-15K AShMs, 1x 40mm CIWS, 2x triple-tube launchers for Type 45 lightweight ASW torpedoes, and a hangar capable of holding 2 medium sized helicopters.
Muzhafit Class
GENERAL PURPOSE FRIGATE
- Introduced: 1983
- Numbers in Service: ~22 (~6–8 retired/transferred since 2007; class total uncertain) The Muzhafit formed the backbone of the RKN in the late 80s and early 90s. At 4,500 tons, and able to reach 29 knots, these vessels are now considered second-class assets. Throughout their life, they’ve received a number of upgrades & refits, now fitting a 16-cell VLS, whilst lacking a sophisticated sensor suite, and as such are relegated for maritime security, escorting auxiliaries, & training. As well as the VLS suite, the class are fitted with 1x 76mm naval gun, 4x Canister launched RBS-15K AShMs, 1x 4mm CIWS, 2x triple-tube torpedo launchers, and a hangar for one medium helicopter.
Kilizh Class
STEALTH ATTACK CORVETTE
- Introduced: 1995
- Numbers in Service: 39 The Kilizh Class is a 2,500 ton vessel incorporating stealth technoilogy through an angular hull, and internal missile launchers to dramatically reduce its radar cross section. Using waterjets, the Kilizh can reach 38 knots, and has a very shallow draft. The Kilizh has a Bofors 57mm naval gun in a stealth cupola, 8x RBS-15K AShMs launched from pop-up hatches, in addition to a 16-cell VLS for point-defence missiles, a 40mm CIWS, 2x internal torpedo tubes for type 45 torpedoes, with the ability to deploy naval mines from stern rails.
Hanzar Class
FAST ATTACK CRAFT
- Introduced: 1986
- Numbers in Service: ~60 (phasing down) The Hanzar is a 900 ton vessel, able to go 35 knots, forming the bulk of Khaldea’s coastal defence fleet, enforcing maritime law, and patrolling key waters. The Hanzar has a 57mm Bofors naval gun, 8x RBS-15 Mk2 AShMs in canister launchers, 2x Bofors 40mm guns, and can be fitted for depth charges.
Bekçi Class
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL (STEALTH)
- Introduced: 2009 (trials)
- Numbers in Service: 0 IOC (first hulls in sea trials Mar 2009) Modular, low-observable OPV replacing 1980s patrol assets. Built for Septenez constabulary and escort work.
Kama Class
FAST ATTACK CRAFT (STEALTH)
- Introduced: 2009 (trials)
- Numbers in Service: 0 IOC (first hulls in sea trials Mar 2009) Littoral swarm complement to Kilizh; replaces ageing FAC.
Devkanezh Class
COASTAL PATROL BOAT
- Introduced: 1985
- Numbers in Service: 150 The Devkanezh are 150 ton vessels operated by the Royal Gendarmerie, tasked with patrolling Khaldea’s coastline, and operating in anti-smuggling, S&R, and counter-piracy roles. The boats are armed with a 25mm autocannon and 2x .50 HMGs.
Submarines
Deriklin Class
SSBN
- Introduced: 1993
- Numbers in Service: 6 Khaldea’s most prized section of its nuclear deterrent, the Deriklin are 22,000 tons submerged, coated in anechoic tiles, with all internal machinery mounted on internal sound-isolating rafts, propelled by a pump-jet. The vessel is able to descend to over 400 metres, with 24 vertical launch tubes, and 4x 533mm tubes for Type 62 heavy torpedoes.
Saldirzhan Class
SSN
- Introduced: 1998
- Numbers in Service: 3 The Saldirzhan are 8,000 ton attack submarines tasked with hunting enemy submarines, and escorting carrier groups, with a maximum depth of over 600 metres. The class also features an armament of 12 VLS tubes capable of firing the RBS-15SL/KV, and 6x torpedo tubes able to launch Type 62 torpedoes, RBS-15SL/KV, or naval mines.
Akhra Class
SSN
- Introduced: 1984
- Numbers in Service: ~11 (1-for-1 retirement vs Saldirzhan; ~3 Akhra removed since 2007) The Akhra is the workhorse of Khaldea’s SSN fleet, sitting at 8,500 tons, with a 7 blade propellor, and with dry-deck shelters for use by the ZKK. The class can reach a depth of over 500 metres, with 6x 533mm torpedo tubes capable of launching torpedoes, mines, and anti-ship missiles.
Yuzhun Class
SSK
- Introduced: 1997
- Numbers in Service: 5 The Yuzhun class is an advanced diesel-electric submarine, using liquid oxygen and diesel to run a Stirling engine, allowing for the submarine to remain submerged for 20 days without surfacing, making them exceptionally quiet. The class has a displacement of 2,100 tons, 4x 533mm torpedo tubes, and 2x 400mm torpedo tubes.
Amphibious Assault
Altiglan Class
LANDING HELICOPTER DOCK
- Introduced: 1996
- Numbers in Service: 2 The Altiglan is a 42,000 ton multi-purpose assault ship. It features a full-length flight deck, and floodable well deck, providing it with the ability to carry a fully-equipped Royal Marine Battalion of 1,800 troops and their vehicles, and the means to land them by air and sea. The flight deck can operate up to 24 medium helicopters, or 8-10 STOVL attack jets. The vessel is able to achieve 24 knots, with the well-deck being able to hold 2x LCACs or 4x conventional landing craft. For defence, the Altiglan has 2x 40mm CIWS, and 2x8 cell point defence missiles, and multiple HMGs.
Cikarma Class
LANDING PLATFORM DOCK
- Introduced 1990
- Numbers in Service: 9 The Cikarma is a 17,000 vessel featuring a large aft flight deck, capable of operating two medium lifts simultaneously, and a well deck. It can carry 700 marines and their vehicles, acting as the primary transport for marine operations. The class can reach 17 knots, hold 1x LCAC or 2x conventional landing craft, and has 1x 40mm CIWS, 2x 40mm Bofors guns, and multiple HMGs.
TIP-45
LANDING CRAFT UTILITY
- Introduced: 1988
- Introduced: 32 The TIP-45 LCUs are the marine’s logistical workforce, tasked with being the workhorse providing bulk logistics after the initial assault. The TIP-45 has a capacity of 180 tons.
TIP-77
LANDING CRAFT AIR CUSHION
- Introduced: 1995
- Numbers in Service: 16 The TIP-77 is a highspeed assault craft, with the ability to deliver an MBT directly onto the beach at 40 knots. The TIP-77 has a capacity of 60 tons.
Support Vessels
Ikami Class
FAST COMBAT SUPPORT SHIP
- Numbers in Service: 12 A 50,000 ton multi-purpose replenishment ship designed to support carrier groups, providing fuel, ammunition, and general supplies.
Celazun Class
AMMUNITION SHIP
- Numbers in Service: 20 The Celazun are a class of 25,000 ton ships with enhanced damage control and blast-resistant holds to safely transport large quantities of ammunition. They have a speed of 20kn, with 1x 40mm CIWS, and MANPADS for defence.
Dalgich Class
SUBMARINE TENDER
- Numbers in Service: 8 The Dalgich class are equipped to perform maintenance, repairs, and re-arming for the submarine fleet at forward bases.
Siftar Class
HOSPITAL SHIP
- Numbers in Service: 3 Converted container ship hulls with fully equipped medical facilities, and compliant with the Geneva Suggestion.
Kurtarikh Class
SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP
- Numbers in Service: 3 The Kurtarikh are a duo of vessels with the sole purpose of being a mothership for a deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV). In the event of a crisis, the Kurtarikh can sail at 20 knots and deploy the DSRV. In addition to this, the vessels are built on a catamaran platform, equipped with side-scan sonar, ROVs, and a saturation diving system for salvage operations.
Intelligence Vessels
Katib Class
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE SHIP
- Numbers in Service: 8 The Katib Class is based on a 12,000 ton vessel, modified with a large number of SIGINT specialist equipment, allowing their vast array of antennas to intercept and identify huge quantities of electronic emissions. They listen in on everything from military ELINT, to cell networks, and COMINT. Large portions of this data is analysed and processed on board by analysts and linguists.
Fisilt Class
OCEAN SURVEILLANCE VESSEL
- Numbers in Service: 14 The Fisilt Class are built on a SWATH design, making them stable and acoustically near silent. Their primary purpose is to deploy their over 1.5km long towed-array sonar, and often tasked by the RKN to patrol near the Septenez’s straits and Khaldean coast, listening for submarines. The vessels are 5,500 tons, and can travel at 12 knots.