Their are 3 Different Valkyrie Class carriers in the Davishire fleet They can Carry a maximum of 30 VTOL aircraft and 10 Helicopters. They are often seen exercising our might against slave traders.
The davishire Department of Defence has ordered 3 new carriers to replace the ageing Ocean Class Super carrier. Although slightly smaller than the current ocean class carrier they will be put into service in 2012.
DS General Stenbren-Fleet flagship On Deployment DS Nathan- Deployed DS Davis - Deployed
Month Class Assault carrier
The Navy has recently purchased 7 of these assault carriers to replace the outgoing month class helicopter carriers. Although these ships are smaller than the ships they replace they have a better air wing which includes fighters. All of these ships will have entered service although they will not be compatible with our current harrier aircraft new fighters will be bought by the Air Force. DS January- In reserve DS February On Deployment DS March-On Deployment DS April - In reserve DS May-On deployment (Anti-Piracy operations atlantic)(LPH) DS June- In Reserve
Multiple Class Assault Carriers
The Multiple class assault carriers are the smallest aircraft carriers in use with theDavishire Navy. They can carry 10 harriers and 2 H201 carriers or 8 Helicopters alone or 13 harriers alone. Although small they can operate independantly or as part of a fleet. We have bought 5 fron another country and they are all currently undergoing a 6 month refit before entering service with the Davishire navy. The ships will be ready for service on the 20th January 2011.
DS Archer- In Reserve DS Ranger-Awaiting Deployent DS Raider-In Reserve DS Smiter- Under Refit
Month Class Helicopter carrier
The Month class helicopter carriers are 9 in Number and built in batches. They carry 35 helicopter maximum each and era based on the Valkyrie class carriers. Batch 1 are due for retirement during 2011. Batch 3 will be retired by august 2012 with batch 4 remaning in service until September 2013
Batch 3-2005 DS August Awaiting Disposal DS September Awaiting Disposal
Batch 4- 2011 DS October- Fleet Flagship- On Deployment DS November -Deployed ( Quick Reaction Force) DS December On Deployment (Flagship Anti-Piracy operations Atlantic)
Generals Class Landing Platform and Dock
They will be able to deploy a division of soldier,vehicles and heavy artillery all in one go and will be able to provide a temporary landing platform for VTOL aircraft and Helicopters.These ships will only be deployed if a military emergency occurs.
The sport class is the newest class of ships to enter service with the Davishire Navy. The class was originally due to be cancelled due to budget cuts however since a budget increase the programme was continued. The ships were designed to be a safe base for troops and helicopters to operate from in dangerous environments. They are due to replace the Month Class Helicopter carriers i the asssault ship role during the coming years.
Since the increase in our Budget the MoD has opted to purshase 4 Battleships from another country. They are the biggest ships in use with the Navy. Operating alone on the oceans or with an escort these battleships can project Davishire power far away from the mainland. These ships are currently under the main use of Gun Platforms firing at land and sea based targets, providing fire support for the smaller ships.
DS Challenger- On deployment DSAvengance- On deployment DS Match- On Deployment ( Quick Reaction Force) DS Overpowerment-In Reserve(72 hours readiness)
Ocean Class Recce ship
These are the smallest and fastest and least armed vessels in use with the Davishire Main fighting fleet. They can also be used as a floating helipad for up to 1 small helicopter or 1 harrier jet. These ships travel far in front of the main fleet to check up on enemy activity. These ships also follow slave ships and narcotics ships until a more well armed ship arrives.
DS North Atlantic (Anti-Piracy Operation Atlantic) DS South Atlantic (Anti-Piracy Operation Atlantic) DS Indian (Anti-Piracy Operation Atlantic) DS East Pacific (Anti-Piracy Operations Atlantic) DS West Pacific (Home Waters Patrol Fleet) DS North Pacific (Home Waters Patrol Fleet) DS South Pacific (Home Waters Patrol Feet) DS Arctic (Home Waters Patrol Fleet) DS Southern (Home Waters Patrol Fleet)
Planet Class destroyer
The Planet class destroyers are the oldest ships in service. After refit the ships will be able to operate further than 500 miles from port and will be able to operate independantly. The refit will last until March 2012. Weapons systems, propulsion,accomadation and Intelligence systems will be replaced.
Their are 10 of the Bloodhound class destroyer. They are the backbone of the Davishire fleet and are often used on anti pirate and slave missions. They can carry one helicopter From 1st October 2011 all of these ships will begin a 6 month refit. DS Bloodhound- Scrapped 1/6/11 DS Broadsword - Deployed (Battlegroup 1 Flagship) DS Indefatigable -Deployed (Anti-Slavery Operations) DSInvincible Deployed (Anti-Piracy Squadron1) DS Illustrious Deployed (Anti-Piracy Squadron 2) DS Empire- Deployed DS Avenger Deployed DS Victory Deployed DS Endeavour- Awaiting Deployment DS Discovery - Deployed
Resolve Class Destroyers
Their are 5 of these destroyers with 2 still under construction. They are some of the most advanced and newest ships in our fleet. These ships can fire short range nuclear weapons and as such are under the overall command of Davishre nuclear weapons command. Due for a weapons systems refit October 2011 to January 2012 DS Resolve On deployment (Battlegroup 1) DS Disolve On Deployment (Anti-Slavery Operations Pacific) DS MysterySolve On Deployment (Anti-Piracy Operations Pacific) DS Answer On Deployment DS Guess Deployed ( Anti Piracy Operation Pacific) DS Alternative Deployed DS Conglomerate Deployed
Type 1 Destroyer
Since the budget increases the Davishire navy has purchased several ships from countries that can no longer maintain or man the vessels. The Type 1 destroyer has recently been bought and their are only 3 vessels of the class. From 15th September these ships will be the core escort ships for the supercarrier DS General Stenbren
DS Willow On Deployment DS Pluto On Deployment DS Valkyrie On deployment
Type 2 Frigate
The type 2 frigates have recently been bought by the Navy to operate as new escorts for the new carriers which are entering service.
DS Applicable On Deployment DS Montona On Deployment DS Liggamen On Deployment
Continent Class Frigate
The Continent class Frigates are the main carrier escorts and lone patrol vessels and they number only 5. They also have the ability to fire 5 of Davishires nuclear missiles and as such are operated under the newly formed Davishire nuclear weapons command. They can carry one Helicopter each. From October 2011 all Continent Class ships will be under a 4 month refit timetable. Due to return to service early February 2012
DS Asia-Deployed(Battlegroup1) DS Africa-Deployed (Battlegroup1) DS Europe Deployed(Anti-Piracy Operation) DS Oceania Deployed (Anti-Slavery Operations) DS North America Under refit DS South America - Under Refit DS Antarctica- Under Refit
Tree Class Frigate
The Wood class frigate is in use with our anti piracy and anti slavery taskforces. Often sees successes such as the recent success of freeing 500 slaves just of the tip of africa. their are 5 ships of this type were built but one was sunk when attacked by a group of pro slavery convoy escorts.
DS Pine On Deployment DS Hazel- On Deployment(Anti-Piracy Operations) DS Larch- On Deployment
Colour Class Corvette
The Colour Class corvettes are among the fastest and oldest ships in the fleet. These small lightly armed ships chase down slave ships and shadow them until larger vessels arrive. These ships are due to be retired between March 2012 and September 2013
DS Black- 15/2/2012 DS Yellow- retired 16/10/2012 DS Red - Scrapped 5/5/11 DS Blue- Due to be retired 25/3/13 DS Green- Deployed due to be retired 25/8/13 DS Gold-Deployed Due to be retired 29/9/13
Animal Class Escort Vessels
The Animal Class Patrol Vessels have recently been bought by the navy to supplement our fleet of small ships. The ships are currently undergoing a pre-commissioning refit period and will enter service in the middle of October 2011.
DS Giraffe On Deployment DS Lion On deployment DS Tiger on deployment DS Honey Badger On deployment DS Hippo On Deployment DS Rhino On Deployment DS Snake On deployment DS Spider On Deployment
Fruit Class Escort Ships
The fruit class ships were recently bought by Davishire to supplement our fleet of small patrol vessels. These ships patrol our empire and islands to protect them from enemys. These ships also shadow foreign ships that near our waters until a larger ship can arrive. These ships are also used on counter piracy missions.
DS Apple on deployment DS Bannana On Deployment DS Orange On deployment DS Tangerine in reserve DS Pineapple on Deplyment
A Class Fast Patrol Boats
The 25 FPB are the smallest ships in the fleeet. able to operate independantly many miles from their home ports these boats are used for general purpose short patrols. They are lightly armed and fast which means they are good for recconaissance.
Their are to many boats of this class to name here however they all have A followed by their numerical entering service number as their designation. e.g A1.
B Class Fast Patrol Boats
The navy of Davishire has ordered 20 of these boats from our defence builder and they are due to be delivered in one batch during December/January 2011/12
Deterrant Class Submarines
Their are 3 deterrant class submarines. These submarines carry the Nuclear Deterrant . Two are always at sea while the others are either being refit or in port DS Vanguard- Awaiting Refit DS Astute- Awaiting Refit DS Trident DS Deterrant
A-Class Hunter Submarine
The A-Class submarine has recently been bought by the navy from another country. They are heavily armed and can project huge power without being seen. They can potentially carry nuclear missiles and as a result they come under the command of the Nuclear Deterrant command
DS Ultimate DS Timely DS Fanatic DS Carter
Attacker Submarines
The Attacker class submarines are planned to come into service in early 2011 with 3 being built. They are davishires Hunter killer submarines. 4 of these submarines will enter 3 month refit from October 2011 and will re-enter service Feb 2012
DS Arisen Under refit DS Arise Under Refit DS Aspire Under Refit DS Awesome Under Refit DS Inspiring Under Refit DS Aweinspiring Under Refit
Transporters
The Navy has recently bought 3 ferries from Price and Oscar ferry company which has gone defunct. Although yet unchanged in their livery they are used for trasnporting rescued slaves and injured personnel back to davishire. During wartime the ferries can be converted into hospital ships.
DS Atlantic Deployed (Battle Group 1 casualty ship) DS Pacific - Due to be refit then placed into reserve DS Oceanic deployed (Quick Reaction Force)
Davishire Supply Fleet
The Davishire Supply fleet consists of a wide range of tankers and supply ships which help keep the davishire navy moving.