Re: Ship Stats Question

Tony,

Thanks for jumping in and you are correct.  I would argue that FTL is
built
in as we have many of our larger cutters (210', 270', 378') patrolling
well
outside the 200 mile EEZ.  These ships are capable of sustained
operations
for weeks at a time and with underway replenishment (UNREP) they can
stay
out for unlimited times.

In FT terms I think of them as over crewed and built for longer patrols
outside the normal space lanes.  SAR capabilities would include large
sensor
arrays both active and passive.  Helo is a much faster, longer ranged
transport than the RHI but one with limited range.

I have too much family commitment this weekend but if I get a chance I
will
try to design something for posting.

Bob Makowsky

----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Christney <tchristney@home.com>
To: <gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: Ship Stats Question

Hi,

I would probably class this as a frigate in FT terms. Does the
USCG have ANY ship that is not called a "cutter?" I think that
it may be a historical oddity.

Very lightly armed, as their main opponents are unarmed "merchant"
vessels. Class 1 beams would be more than enough. Not sure about
the FTL though. They tend to stay within the 200 nm limit. I would
venture so far as to suggest no missles or armour as well.

>
>***
>1 RHI w 5 crew and GPMG
>***

Rigid Hull Inflatable. A small craft (~14'-50') with inflatable
rubber tubes for sides and a (normally) fibreglass V-hull. The
inflatable tubes provide stability and the rigid hull is a huge
help in any kind of sea state above glass calm. In the last 15
years these craft have become the standard for search and rescue
work.

In space, I see them as being a shuttle, like the helicopter.

>I'm assuming crew of 5 and general purpose machine gun, but can you
>identify what an RHI is, and, of course, point out if I made a misstep
on
>the first part.
>
>If it's a real boat, then two 'boats' with the differences of a boat
and a
>helo beggers my imagination.

Think: cost. Your imagination should be able to take it from there ;)

>I'm thinking this would have to take a Full Thrust variant to do
justice,
>though one I certainly wouldn't mind playing in.
>
>The_Beast

Cheers,
--

Tony Christney