Knox Class Frigate 10-16-06

vingrjoe · Oct 16, 2006

This is my newest unit, the USN's Knox class frigate. I had some problems with the flicster bug on this one, but was able to repair it, I won't get into the details.

Version 1.0 (10-16-06):
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=3007&act=down

10-20-06 Alternate Version made by Vuldacon. This version appears lighter than the original. Also included are adjusted unit32 and CivPedia pcx's. Thanks again Vuldacon.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/uploads/4870/Adjusted_Knox_Files.zip

Here's info from global security.org :

Displacement 4,200 tons (full load)
Length 438 feet
Beam 47 feet
Max Speed 27 knots
Power Plant 2 - 1200 psi boilers; 1 geared turbine, 1 shaft; 35,000 shaft horsepower
Aircraft 1 - SH-2F (LAMPS)
Armament 8 - ASROC (from MK 16 launcher)
8 - Harpoon (from MK 16 box launcher)
4 - MK-46 torpedoes (from single tube launchers)
1 - 5-inch / 54 caliber MK 42 gun
1 - 20mm Phalanx close-in-weapons system
8 - Sea Sparrow BPDMS (on some ships)
Combat Systems AN/SPS-40 Air Search Radar
AN/SPS-67 Surface Search Radar
AN/SLQ-32 Electronics Warfare System
AN/SQS-26 Sonar
AN/SQS-35 IVDS Sonar on some ships
AN/SQR-18 Towed Array Sonar System
Mk68 Gun Fire Control System
Mk114 ASW Fire Control System
Mk115 Missile Fire Control System

Complement 285 (18 officers, 267 enlisted)(active duty ships)
175 USN (10 USN officers, 165 USN enlisted)+;
Approx. 150 reserve personnel: (9 officers, 141 enlisted)(NRF ships)

Red Door · Oct 16, 2006

Very, very nice! :goodjob:

taube87 · Oct 16, 2006

very good job! :thumbsup:

Moff Jerjerrod · Oct 16, 2006

Beautiful piece, especially the multipronged smoke discharge.

Bjornlo · Oct 16, 2006

Impressive work as always. I'm gonna have to dig up that thread where you mentioned how you got your units so much clearer. They really do look very sharp and crisp.

Spacer One · Oct 16, 2006

wow...that is a unique attack...I likes...

Ozymandias · Oct 17, 2006

Is it my imagination, or do you just keep getting better at this

-Oz

I_batman · Oct 17, 2006

A couple screenshots of a couple Knox class and friends (and Cold War foes) in my TCW naval sandbox.

Vingrjoe, I think a lot of these ships are your creation.
BTW, the Moskva is a thing of beauty. I think it looks best from the stern, but that is for another thread.

The Knox is also very sweet, but it seems a little darker than the other US ships in comparison. But I am nit-picking.

wolf_66 · Oct 17, 2006

wonderful ship, as always

vingrjoe · Oct 17, 2006

Thanks for the compliments guys, I'm glad my work is enjoyed.

I_batman, you are correct sir. The Knox did turn out darker than some of my other USN ships. I've been testing out different shades of gray for the warships lately. I wish I would have gotten it a little lighter than what it is.

I am quite pleased with the Moskva myself.

I_batman · Oct 17, 2006

vingrjoe said:
Thanks for the compliments guys, I'm glad my work is enjoyed.

I_batman, you are correct sir. The Knox did turn out darker than some of my other USN ships. I've been testing out different shades of gray for the warships lately. I wish I would have gotten it a little lighter than what it is.

I am quite pleased with the Moskva myself.

So what is next out of the Minnesota shipyards?
In my screenshots I think I see a few candidates.

El Justo · Oct 17, 2006

wow man. another gem! and you can really see the clarity of vingrjoe's units next to the firassis stuff. well done!

BadKharma · Oct 17, 2006

Another great ship VJ I pray the shipyards never close!

JestersDead · Oct 17, 2006

A fine looking ship Vingrjoe, this brings back memories. I served on a Knox class in the late 80's, FF 1086 USS Brewton.

Am I correct in assuming that after the ASROC launches the second puff of smoke is from the 5" 54 firing? Keep up the great work.

vingrjoe · Oct 17, 2006

JestersDead, yes you are correct. That is the 5/54 firing after the ASROC fires.

I hope I got the look of the ship correctly per your recollection, and thank you for your service to this country.

vingrjoe · Oct 18, 2006

BTW I_batman, it looks like you'll have to add in my Korean War Era Iowa Battleship. That's a WWII Era Iowa hanging around more modern ships in your screenshots.

I_batman · Oct 19, 2006

vingrjoe said:
BTW I_batman, it looks like you'll have to add in my Korean War Era Iowa Battleship. That's a WWII Era Iowa hanging around more modern ships in your screenshots.

Thanks Vingrjoe.
I am trying to get some parity/accuracy with various concepts floated in the TCW thread last month, and the sandbox is circa 1970. First Knox I think was comissioned in April 1969.
I should have caught the modernized Iowa slip.

thanks.

Vuldacon · Oct 20, 2006

Another Excellent Ship vingrjoe :goodjob:

You have have made some Really Great Ships! Wonderful in the Game...Thanks.

Simon Darkshade · Oct 20, 2006

An excellent ocean escort. Well done on the ever growing and ever victorious fleet.

vingrjoe · Oct 20, 2006

Added a link to a lighter version Vuldacon made using my
Knox. This has a little more contrast and shows a little more detail.

Thanks Vuldacon.

An excellent ocean escort. Well done on the ever growing and ever victorious fleet.

I knew the minister of naval affairs would be pleased.

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