Melusine II-class fast attack ship

Melusine II-class fast attack ship

Melusine II-class fast attack ship
Type	Fast attack ship
Place of origin	Constancia
In commission	1681 AN
Number built	~ 80
Designed	1680 AN
Manufacturer	ESB Susa (fmr.) Akeraiótita Dockyards SSMI Rothaven Boatyards (fmr.)
Complement	18
Displacement	95 t
Length	32 m
Beam	5 m
Propulsion	2x marine diesel engines 2x steerable water jets
Speed	81 kmh
Range	1,800 km
Sensors and processing systems	Lightweight radar Integrated targeting system
Armament	8x S-2 Standard Missile 30mm remote controlled autocannon 2x Polybolos 12.7mm HMG

The military confrontation with the Iron Company revealed a continued need for an agile and fast small attack craft. After due considerations, the choice fell on the old Melusine-class missile boat, but with updated electronics, engines and a lighter hull. The class went into mass production in 1681 in Alduria, Constancia, Sanama and the UGB. Electronics and engines are sourced locally to reduce costs and stimulate the local military shipbuilders.

As of 1729 AN the type continued in low rates of production with the Akeraiótita Dockyards of Aqaba in Constancia.

Operators

•  Alduria (former)
•  Benacian Union
•  Byalia (former)
•  Constancia
•  Elwynn (former)
•  Ransenar (former)
•  Sanama
•  Unified Governorates (former)