The Baynunah Corvettes are a unique class of warship with
multi-mission capabilities.
The Baynunah Corvettes are a unique class of warship with
multi-mission capabilities, including coastal patrol and
surveillance, mine detection and avoidance, helicopter operations,
as well as anti-air and anti-surface capabilities. In performing
these missions, Baynunah will utilize the very latest in weapons
and sensor technology
Operational requirements.
The ship is designed to provide the Navies with a multi-role
surface vessel capable of sustained operations throughout the GCC
region. The vessels are designed to conduct peacetime patrols in
their territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, together
with surveillance, maritime interdiction, support to other forces,
and the protection of coastline and ports.
Construction:
Steel constructed hull and deck, with superstructure fabricated
from aluminium. Superstructure arrangement designed to minimise
radar cross-section.
General description of Combat System:
The combat system is centred around a modern command and control
system. The IPN-S will provide primary control of the major weapons
systems while providing the ship's crew with a complete tactical
picture combining information from ship's sensors, external
communications, airborne sensors, and intelligence reports.
Primary ship sensors will include a three dimensional air search
and a navigation radar with LPI capability. An EOMS infrared
search and track weapons director will also be fitted. A
Interrogation Friend or Foe (IFF) function for both radar
sets will be provided.
The electronic warfare suite will include laser electronics
countermeasures systems, a radar electronic support measures system
(ESM) and a electronic support measures and communications
intelligence system will also be a part of the electronics warfare
suite.
The primary anti ship weapons will be 2 x Missiles. The
vessel's firepower is complimented with a single 76 mm main gun and
two 27 mm side guns.
The primary air defence system is centred on a vertical missile
launcher system. This system will be controlled by the IPN-S combat
control system a fire control system. Missile fire control will be
supplemented by a continuous wave illuminator. The air defence
missile system is augmented by a second set of surface to air
missiles. These "fire and forget" missiles will be mounted on
the weather fairing of the 27mm side guns.
All navigation system data will be collected and displayed
through an Integrated Bridge system incorporating a laser gyro
system for ship's reference and navigation. The integrated bridge
system will include displays from the Navigation / LPI radar.
A complex network of integrated communications is provided and
will include secure voice and data communications. This system will
coordinate and provide communications and data sharing between the
Baynunah vessels, other cooperating fleet vessels, land based
command and control centres, and maritime patrol aircraft.
The vessel will also be fitted with a CHAFF launcher decoy
system and RAM system.
