The Ticonderogas were the first surface combatant ships equipped with the AEGIS Weapon System, the most sophisticated air defence system in the world. The heart of AEGIS is the SPY-1A radar. Two paired phased array radars automatically detect and track air contacts to beyond 322 km (200 miles).

AEGIS is designed to defeat attacking missiles by providing quick-reacting firepower and jamming resistance against any aerial threat expected to be faced by a US Navy Battle Group. The AEGIS system can control friendly aircraft as well as providing simultaneous surveillance, target-detection and target-tracking in a hemisphere over and around the ship. It also provides a unified command and control platform for all the vessels of a battle ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The aircraft is equipped with a Golden Dragon GD-53 multi-mode pulse-Doppler radar based on the AN/APG-67(V) developed for the F-20, but incorporating some technology from the Westinghouse AN/APG-66 unit used by the F-16A.

Of mostly conventional all-metal construction, the Ching Kuo is of conventional configuration, albeit with wing/fuselage blending. The pilot sits on a Martin-Baker Mk 12 ejection seat and the pressurized cockpit is fitted with a sidestick controller, a wide-angle head-up display, and three multi-function look-down displays.

The first prototype made its maiden flight on 28 May 1989, and on 10 February 1994, the Republic of China Air Force's No7 Squadron publicly unveiled its aircraft, which included two production single-seaters (designated F-CK-1A) and two production two-seater conversion trainers (F-CK-1B). In March 1993, the coun ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

The first of an initial batch of 24 Sea Harrier FRS.Mk 1s for the Royal Navy flew on 20 August 1978. Subsequently, a further 10 were ordered, followed by 14 in July 1982 (seven of the latter replacing attrition in FAA service, including the Falklands war) and a further nine in 1984. The Indian navy was the sole export customer, ordering 23 Sea Harrier FRS.Mk 51s.

The Sea Harrier proved of vital importance in the conflict to regain the Falklands Islands in 1982, scoring 22 confirmed victories for no losses during air combat. The shortcomings of the Sea Harrier highlighted by the conflict led to an ambitious mid-life upgrade. On 19 September 1988, BAe flew the first prototype conversion of the Sea Harrier FRS.Mk 2 (later F/A.Mk 2 and now designated Fa.Mk 2). This features a multi-functio ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »

Hull of this ship is catamaran-type, based on Victorious class. It is larger and faster than it's predecessors. Twin-hull design has a greater stability at low speeds under adverse weather conditions. It prevents vessel from rolling in heavy seas and gives additional deck space. The Impeccable is on of the quietest surface vessels in the US Navy, outside the submarines.

Vessel is built to tow two underwater listening devices. It has both active and passive capabilities. It collects, processes and transmits anti-submarine warfare data via satellite to shore stations. In addition to acoustic equipment, the Impeccable carries extensive suite of navigation, communications, command and control equipment.

Crew onboard the ship consists of 25 civilian mariners and 20 navy personnel. Vessel carries no armament.

The Impeccable class ship is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system, that generates 5 000 shp. It is also fitted with omni-thruster hydrojets, developing 1 800 hp. The Impeccable has a maximum speed of 13 knots, which reduces to 3 knots, ... კითხვის გაგრძელება »