New Era of transport Ship

[Mighty Caty]

While there is one thing to make surface combat ship as stealthy as possible, the need is even greater to make Amphibious transport ship.

Every country have their own transport ship, most are brought as is from other Navy or Merchant Marine or even Steam liner to act as troop transport. Troop transport are big, slow and most likely to present as a big target to enemy Navy and Air Force. During WW2, numerous Allied and Axis was sunk either by intention or by accident. The most iconic were the RMS Laconia, RMS Lancastria, USS H.R. Malloy. Almost all of them result in great human losses as each troop ship hull lost.

However, the concept of a stealth Troop ship was not borne even until 2010s, and all navy still using conventional and ex-curise liner as troop transport. However, in 2011, when the USNS Spearhead (JHSV) enter Service in United State Navy, the concept has changed.

Concept of a Joint High Speed Vessel was born in the use of US Army and US Marine as a dual service Naval Transport, Shaped like a littoral combat ship and like a turbo cat, the ships is of 1,500 ton class, act as a medium troop transport, that means this ship can transport up to a battalion sized (350 men) unit from ashore.

The ship itself does not have any armament, however, US Navy would evaluate the situation and would arms the ship for combat use (Most Likely Combat Amphibious Assault transport) The ship did have a good 20,000 sq ft cargo space and a helicopter landing pad that can support up to 1 MV-22.

This ship can do a good 43 knots, faster than most of the combat ship currently running. And it share the same information interfaces with the LCS that was also being made in Austral shipyard. The communication system is of state of the art which give the ship better situational awareness than any other opponent.

The US Navy is planning to make 26 of those and currently have plan on 10 other than the 2 already made and in service with the US Navy. With all 26 in service, the fleet are then capable to life up to a whole division with equipment.

The ship is debuted with the New US Navy technology alongside with Railgun and Shipborne laser, althought it was overshadowed by the aforementioned technology, no doubt this is indeed the future of any Navy.

 

[Indus Falcon]

USNS Fall River Completes Builder’s Trials
July 9th, 2014

The US Navy’s fourth Joint High Speed Vessel, the future USNS Fall River (JHSV 4) successfully completed Builder’s Trials July 2.

Builder’s Trials are the first opportunity for the shipbuilder to operate and evaluate the ship underway. During the trials the builder, Austal USA, carried out testing to demonstrate the performance of all of the ship’s major systems including Fall River’s propulsion plant as well as the communications, navigation, and ride control systems.

“Fall River follows in the footsteps of the first three vessels with positive and consistent testing and demonstrations,” said Strategic and Theater Sealift Program Manager Capt. Henry Stevens. “The ship’s keel was laid just a little over a year ago and she was launched earlier this year. We expect to have her fully operational by the end of this year. The momentum of this program and the quality of these ships is a true testament to the hard work of the shipbuilder and the Navy.”

Following Builder’s Trials, the ship will undergo Acceptance Trials during which the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) will inspect and evaluate the ship to identify any deficiencies. Any necessary corrections identified during Acceptance Trials will be made prior to the ship’s delivery. The Navy expects to take delivery of the Fall River later this year.

“JHSV 3 went from initial ship trials to delivery in less than six months,” said Stevens. “JHSV 4 benefits from the same proven technologies and stable requirements that have produced the level of efficiency and savings seen on the previous vessels of this class.”

The USNS Fall River is based on a commercial design with military specification to support of a wide range of operations including maneuver and sustainment, relief operations, flexible logistics support, or as the key enabler for rapid transport. With its flight deck for helicopter operations, off-load ramp suitable for the types of austere piers and quay walls, and shallow draft (under 15 feet), the vessel will further enhance port access and operations in littoral areas. JHSV 4 will be capable of transporting 600 short tons 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots.

USNS Fall River Completes Builder’s Trials >> Naval Today​

 

[Aepsilons]

@Abu Nasar ,

Bro, what are the defense specs of this ship?

 

[Indus Falcon]

@Abu Nasar ,

Bro, what are the defense specs of this ship?

Primary Function: Rapid intra-theater transport of troops, military vehicles, and equipment
Prime Contractor: Austal USA
Hull: Aluminum hull; round bilge, bulbous bow catamaran
Propulsion: 4x MTU 20V 8000 M71L diesel engines with 9,100 kW (each)
Length: 338 ft (103 m)
Beam: 93.5 ft (28.5 m)
Draft: 12.6 ft (3.8 m)
Full Load Displacement: 2,397 metric tons
Capacity: Troop Seats: 312; Troop Berthings: 104 (+46 temporary berthings)
Speed: Fully Loaded: 35 kts/40 mph (65 km/h); Max: 43 kts/49 mph (80 km/h) with no payload
Flight Deck: CH-53E capable
Range: Fully Loaded: 1,200 nm/1,381 miles (2,222 km);
With No Payload: 5,600 nm/6,444 miles (10,371 km)
Armament/Ship Self-Defense: None
Crew: 41 / 22
Price/Unit Cost: $185.1 million end cost (FY 2012)
Deployed: January 16, 2014

Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) | Info, Austal, Budget/Costs, Specs

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