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| + | |name=Griphon | ||
| + | |image=[[Image:shp-griphon.jpg|300px]] | ||
| + | |caption=Griphon | ||
| + | |type=Light Corvette | ||
| + | |role=Corvette | ||
| + | |origin= | ||
| − | + | |used_by=[[Misc_United_Space_Navy|United Space Navy]] | |
| + | |wars=[[Event_Second_Antarean_War|Second Antarean War]] | ||
| + | |unit_cost=100 points | ||
| − | + | |length=340m | |
| + | |syses=5 stations | ||
| + | |primary_armament=1x Medium ion cannon<br \>1x Medium missile launcher<br \>2x Medium plasma turret<br \>2x Medium vulcan turret | ||
| + | |bay= | ||
| − | These deficiencies aside, the Griphon is still a highly lethal package in its own right. Its armament is decidedly focused on close-range interception and domination. Packing 14 ion-array mounts, mostly nose-mounted (three located along the spine and belly). | + | |hull=33250 points |
| + | |armour=9950 points | ||
| + | |boost=25s | ||
| + | |speed=800 | ||
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| + | The Griphon class light-corvette is the latest in a long line of successful corvette models produced by the [[Brennedine Allied Industrial Consortium]], a [[Polarian]] manufacturing concern. As a result, its design reflects the compact and practical common conventions of the Concordat Navy. Thus, the Griphon is a relatively spartan craft which seeks to meet its class-goals with a minimum of excessive additions and comforts. | ||
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| + | First seeing action in 886[[AE]], the Griphon has been successful within the spectrum of its ideal operational parameters (small-craft hunter-killer). It is both cheap to build and maintain, relatively hardy and can be operated effectively by a small crew, making it attractive to many small nations within the [[ULP]] (whose population and budget cannot support larger ships). Like most corvettes, it is heavy on engines and armor, which allow it to run down small ships and dominate them at short-range, where its superior armor and armament are most telling. However, this effectiveness comes with a price. | ||
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| + | The Griphon is easily outclassed by most capital class vessels at medium to long range, and its point-defense and [[particle shield]] coverage are woefully lacking. Likewise, while it can easily out-run most pursuers, its [[ECM]] equipment is hardly the greatest and is especially vulnerable in respect to Antarean vessels, which are incredibly ECCM heavy. Griphons also fare poorly when isolated from their parent flotillas and do not possess much in the way of fighter-support. Therefore, they must be used intelligently, and only in places where they can be supported by both heavier and lighter elements. | ||
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| + | These deficiencies aside, the Griphon is still a highly lethal package in its own right. Its armament is decidedly focused on close-range interception and domination. Packing 14 [[ion-array]] mounts, mostly nose-mounted (three located along the spine and belly). 2 Hellraker class [[missile]], supported by a pair of Relivance class light-[[torpedo]] tubes, dot the hull and give the Griphon an impressive missile spread. However, the older Hellraker missiles are notoriously prone to targeting failure and are almost useless intercepting more modern missiles and torpedoes. A pair of light [[chainguns]] mounted on the ventral hull round out the Griphon's armament. | ||
Curiously, Brennedine's designers decided to use older model missile and torpedo launchers. Particularly, the Hellraker, which has been out of favor due to its obvious deficiencies for quite some time. This is most likely due to the fact that the Concordat Navy is known to have a significant surplus of ammunition for this dated launcher platform and probably commissioned BAIC to produce a craft that could take advantage of this relatively cheap and plentiful ammunition supply. Whatever the reason, it is currently the most glaring weakness of the ship's standard design. It should be noted that the USN version of this ship swaps the Hellraker for a slightly newer Umbry rapid-firing launcher, which while smaller, has proven more effective against more modern opponents. | Curiously, Brennedine's designers decided to use older model missile and torpedo launchers. Particularly, the Hellraker, which has been out of favor due to its obvious deficiencies for quite some time. This is most likely due to the fact that the Concordat Navy is known to have a significant surplus of ammunition for this dated launcher platform and probably commissioned BAIC to produce a craft that could take advantage of this relatively cheap and plentiful ammunition supply. Whatever the reason, it is currently the most glaring weakness of the ship's standard design. It should be noted that the USN version of this ship swaps the Hellraker for a slightly newer Umbry rapid-firing launcher, which while smaller, has proven more effective against more modern opponents. | ||
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| − | USNV John Maiden | + | *USNV John Maiden |
| − | USNV Berserker | + | *USNV Berserker |
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 14 July 2020
| Griphon | |
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 Griphon | |
| Type | Light Corvette |
| Combat role | Corvette |
| Service | |
| Used by | United Space Navy |
| Wars | Second Antarean War |
| Production | |
| Score requirement | 100 points |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 340m |
Main armament |
1x Medium ion cannon 1x Medium missile launcher 2x Medium plasma turret 2x Medium vulcan turret |
| Statistics | |
| Hull | 33250 points |
| Armour | 9950 points |
| System stations | 5 stations |
| Boost time | 25s |
| Max thrust | 800 |
The Griphon class light-corvette is the latest in a long line of successful corvette models produced by the Brennedine Allied Industrial Consortium, a Polarian manufacturing concern. As a result, its design reflects the compact and practical common conventions of the Concordat Navy. Thus, the Griphon is a relatively spartan craft which seeks to meet its class-goals with a minimum of excessive additions and comforts.
First seeing action in 886AE, the Griphon has been successful within the spectrum of its ideal operational parameters (small-craft hunter-killer). It is both cheap to build and maintain, relatively hardy and can be operated effectively by a small crew, making it attractive to many small nations within the ULP (whose population and budget cannot support larger ships). Like most corvettes, it is heavy on engines and armor, which allow it to run down small ships and dominate them at short-range, where its superior armor and armament are most telling. However, this effectiveness comes with a price.
The Griphon is easily outclassed by most capital class vessels at medium to long range, and its point-defense and particle shield coverage are woefully lacking. Likewise, while it can easily out-run most pursuers, its ECM equipment is hardly the greatest and is especially vulnerable in respect to Antarean vessels, which are incredibly ECCM heavy. Griphons also fare poorly when isolated from their parent flotillas and do not possess much in the way of fighter-support. Therefore, they must be used intelligently, and only in places where they can be supported by both heavier and lighter elements.
These deficiencies aside, the Griphon is still a highly lethal package in its own right. Its armament is decidedly focused on close-range interception and domination. Packing 14 ion-array mounts, mostly nose-mounted (three located along the spine and belly). 2 Hellraker class missile, supported by a pair of Relivance class light-torpedo tubes, dot the hull and give the Griphon an impressive missile spread. However, the older Hellraker missiles are notoriously prone to targeting failure and are almost useless intercepting more modern missiles and torpedoes. A pair of light chainguns mounted on the ventral hull round out the Griphon's armament.
Curiously, Brennedine's designers decided to use older model missile and torpedo launchers. Particularly, the Hellraker, which has been out of favor due to its obvious deficiencies for quite some time. This is most likely due to the fact that the Concordat Navy is known to have a significant surplus of ammunition for this dated launcher platform and probably commissioned BAIC to produce a craft that could take advantage of this relatively cheap and plentiful ammunition supply. Whatever the reason, it is currently the most glaring weakness of the ship's standard design. It should be noted that the USN version of this ship swaps the Hellraker for a slightly newer Umbry rapid-firing launcher, which while smaller, has proven more effective against more modern opponents.
Notable ships:
- USNV John Maiden
- USNV Berserker
- USNV Stoker
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