Blue Water Development Diary

AzureSkies · 02-10-21, 07:25 PM

I do love some high-altitude shots...

This one's from 33,000 feet.

So here's that "imminent" update!

I sincerely apologize for the long silence!

Work recently has been in areas that have little to show graphically but are essential to making a functional sim - mostly framework in the code for handling elements essential to any naval sim, such as the wide range of possible weapon systems and their various behaviors, and making it possible to simulate truly vast areas at a time.

But, fortunately, there is something nice and graphical to show off - and that's some of the excellent 3d modelling work.

Joining the Juliett, Slava, Kara and Sverdlov for the Soviet fleet, is the Project 1135 Burevestnik, NATO designation, the Krivak.

Working our way back as usual, we start with the "hot dog pack" (From an old rhyme used to help memorize for identification, "Hot dog pack, Smokestack, Guns in Back — Krivak") - these "hot dogs" are URPK-4 missiles as part of the Metel missile complex, almost identical to the ones on the Kara-class ships, and also designated the "SS-N-14 Silex" by NATO.

However, as the Krivak lacks the HEADLIGHTS fire control radar (since it lacks the M-11 Shtorm (SA-N-3 Goblet) the Karas have), alone, it cannot datalink with its Silex missiles to change their behavior in-flight as the Karas can.

Behind it is an OSA-M (NATO: SA-N-4 "Gecko") launcher providing short-range air and point defense, and behind that, two RBU-6000 antisubmarine rocket launchers. Up on top of the bridge sits the MPZ-301 Baza (NATO: "POP GROUP") fire control radar for the OSA.

A fairly standard load on most Soviet ships of the time, the Krivak also carries two 53cm torpedo racks capable of carrying dual-purpose torpedoes. Also note on the platform behind them and far above them, sits the POP GROUP fire control radar for the rear OSA-M launcher.

And here's the stern OSA-M launcher, just forward of two dual AK-726 guns, capable of 45 shots per minute each. Although guns aren't exactly the primary armament of a modern warship, it is an interesting side-note that this means the Krivak-class frigate has twice the broadside gun firepower as a Kara-class cruiser.

And on the Krivak-II configuration (1135M / Burevestnik-M), the two AK726 turrets are instead replaced with two AK100 guns. Larger caliber, half the number of guns (though they have a higher rate of fire, but not nearly double) - but greater range.

That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by! Be sure to comment and/or join the Discord, I'm far more frequently on there. https://discord.gg/9PAJPsC

Until next time, clear sailing.

02-10-21, 07:25 PM	#14
AzureSkies Blue Water Dev Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 95 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do love some high-altitude shots... This one's from 33,000 feet. So here's that "imminent" update! I sincerely apologize for the long silence! Work recently has been in areas that have little to show graphically but are essential to making a functional sim - mostly framework in the code for handling elements essential to any naval sim, such as the wide range of possible weapon systems and their various behaviors, and making it possible to simulate truly vast areas at a time. But, fortunately, there is something nice and graphical to show off - and that's some of the excellent 3d modelling work. Joining the Juliett, Slava, Kara and Sverdlov for the Soviet fleet, is the Project 1135 Burevestnik, NATO designation, the Krivak. Working our way back as usual, we start with the "hot dog pack" (From an old rhyme used to help memorize for identification, "Hot dog pack, Smokestack, Guns in Back — Krivak") - these "hot dogs" are URPK-4 missiles as part of the Metel missile complex, almost identical to the ones on the Kara-class ships, and also designated the "SS-N-14 Silex" by NATO. However, as the Krivak lacks the HEADLIGHTS fire control radar (since it lacks the M-11 Shtorm (SA-N-3 Goblet) the Karas have), alone, it cannot datalink with its Silex missiles to change their behavior in-flight as the Karas can. Behind it is an OSA-M (NATO: SA-N-4 "Gecko") launcher providing short-range air and point defense, and behind that, two RBU-6000 antisubmarine rocket launchers. Up on top of the bridge sits the MPZ-301 Baza (NATO: "POP GROUP") fire control radar for the OSA. A fairly standard load on most Soviet ships of the time, the Krivak also carries two 53cm torpedo racks capable of carrying dual-purpose torpedoes. Also note on the platform behind them and far above them, sits the POP GROUP fire control radar for the rear OSA-M launcher. And here's the stern OSA-M launcher, just forward of two dual AK-726 guns, capable of 45 shots per minute each. Although guns aren't exactly the primary armament of a modern warship, it is an interesting side-note that this means the Krivak-class frigate has twice the broadside gun firepower as a Kara-class cruiser. And on the Krivak-II configuration (1135M / Burevestnik-M), the two AK726 turrets are instead replaced with two AK100 guns. Larger caliber, half the number of guns (though they have a higher rate of fire, but not nearly double) - but greater range. That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by! Be sure to comment and/or join the Discord, I'm far more frequently on there. https://discord.gg/9PAJPsC Until next time, clear sailing.