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IDEF 2015: RMK Marine Unveiled Some New Fast Attack Craft and Corvette Designs

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IDEF 2015: RMK Marine Unveiled Some New Fast Attack Craft and Corvette Designs
 
During IDEF 2015 (the International Defence Industry Fair which was held last week in Istanbul, Turkey), local shipyard RMK Marine (member of the Koç Holding Group of Companies) unveiled several news design for both domestic and export market: A new Fast Attack Craft Missile (FACM), a new Multi Mission Corvette (MMC) and an update to an existing Corvette design.
     
According to RMK Marine, the Fast Missile Craft was developed to have high sprint capability (in can reach speeds over 50 knots which is impressive for a vessel of this size) in order to carry out tasks of Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Piracy, Search and Rescue and Sea Lines of Communication Defence & Sea control missions in territorial waters and EEZ.RMK Marine new FACM designated "TTHB-1 / FMC 69". Image: RMK Marine
     
RMK Marine new FACM:

RMK Marine's designation for this vessel is Fast Missile Craft TTHB-1 / FMC 69. An RMK Marine representative explained to Navy Recognition that this vessel was entirely designed and developped to answer a future tender of the Turkish Navy.

According to RMK Marine, the Fast Missile Craft was developed to have high sprint capability (in can reach speeds over 50 knots which is impressive for a vessel of this size) in order to carry out tasks of Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Piracy, Search and Rescue and Sea Lines of Communication Defence & Sea control missions in territorial waters and EEZ.

The FMC 69 mission is to conduct independent and joint operations primarly against surface shipping and armed surface adversaries in their respective areas of operations by fulfilling the role of coastal patrol surveillance.
     
According to RMK Marine, the Fast Missile Craft was developed to have high sprint capability (in can reach speeds over 50 knots which is impressive for a vessel of this size) in order to carry out tasks of Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Piracy, Search and Rescue and Sea Lines of Communication Defence & Sea control missions in territorial waters and EEZ.The FMC 69 model on RMK Marine stand during IDEF 2015
     
The FMC 69 model on display at the RMK Marine stand during IDEF 2015 showed the vessel fitted with an integrated mast and Aselsan's future ÇAFRAD (Çok Amaçli Aktif Faz Dizinli Radar or Multipurpose Active Phased Array Radar). A model of ÇAFRAD radal was on display on Aselsan stand during IDEF 2015
     
The FMC 69 model on display at the RMK Marine stand during IDEF 2015 showed the vessel fitted with an integrated mast and Aselsan's future ÇAFRAD (Çok Amaçli Aktif Faz Dizinli Radar or Multipurpose Active Phased Array Radar).
     
Based on the model, other equipment includes 2x 4 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers (that can come in and out of the deck); 1x 76mm Oto Melara main gun, 2x 12.7mm remote weapon stations (likely Aselsan STAMP);1x Raytheon RAM surface-to-air missile launcher. Weapon and missile configuration can be adapted in accordance to specific requirements however. 2x Chaff decoy launchers may be fitted as well.The FMC 69 is fitted with 1x RHIB on the side and winch to lower it in the water
     
Based on the model, other equipment includes 2x 4 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers (that can come in and out of the deck); 1x 76mm Oto Melara main gun, 2x 12.7mm remote weapon stations (likely Aselsan STAMP);1x Raytheon RAM surface-to-air missile launcher. Weapon and missile configuration can be adapted in accordance to specific requirements however. 2x Chaff decoy launchers may be fitted as well.
The superstructure is shaped for low radar signature.

FMC 69 dimensions:
Length over all: 69 meters
Breadth: 12.5 meters
Draught: 1.9 meters

FMC 69 Performance:
Maximum speed: 50+ knots
Continuous sailing speed: 45 knots
Cruising range: 800 nautical miles at 20 knots
Endurance: 2 days with crew of 38

FMC 69 Propulsion:
Gas Turbine: 1x 22mW
Main diesel engines: 2x 4300kW
Propulsion: 2x steerable waterjets and 1x booster waterjet
Service diesel generators: 3x 250kW
     
This is another new project. An RMK Marine representative explained to Navy Recognition that "The project is both for Turkish and export market. This design has been prepared basically for SG600 Project of The Turkish Coast Guard Command which is in feasibility phase in SSM (Undersecretariat for Defence Industries). Besides, we are also exercising the same platform with different main propulsion and W&E configuration for the attention of some other navies and coast guard organizations."RMK Marine new Multi Mission Corvette (MMC) model at IDEF 2015
     
RMK Marine new Multi Mission Corvette:

This is another new project. An RMK Marine representative explained to Navy Recognition that "The project is both for Turkish and export market. This design has been prepared basically for SG600 Project of The Turkish Coast Guard Command which is in feasibility phase in SSM (Undersecretariat for Defence Industries). Besides, we are also exercising the same platform with different main propulsion and W&E configuration for the attention of some other navies and coast guard organizations."

According to RMK Marine, the main strength of this design is the flexibility of the configuration (both main propulsion and W&E and other operational needs such as helo and RHIB for special forces) all of this at a cost effective price range.

MMC dimensions:
Length over all: 66 meters
Breadth: 10.1 meters
Draught: 2.8 meters

MMC Performance:
Maximum speed: 30+ knots
Economical speed: 15 knots
Cruising range: 2500 nautical miles at 15 knots, 15 days

MMC Weapons:
2x Double anti-ship missile launchers
1x Oto Melara 76/62 SR main gun
3x 12.7mm stabilized guns
Air Defence Missiles

The MMC is fitted with a platform for a medium size helicopter up to 10 tons.
     
RMK Marine has developed this corvette design during the years of 2010-2011 for the tenders of foreign navies. RMK Marine started working on the original concept in 2009. This corvette is intended to provide real time tactical picture via surveillance, patrolling and reconnaissance functions to maintain control at seas through destruction and/or neutralization of enemy targets (surface, underwater and in the air).RMK Marine Corvette (export) model at IDEF 2015
     
RMK Marine Corvette:

RMK Marine has developed this corvette design during the years of 2010-2011 for the tenders of foreign navies. RMK Marine started working on the original concept in 2009. This corvette is intended to provide real time tactical picture via surveillance, patrolling and reconnaissance functions to maintain control at seas through destruction and/or neutralization of enemy targets (surface, underwater and in the air).

According to RMK Marine, the corvette model shown at IDEF 2015 shows a configuration fitted with VL Mica by MBDA, Thales Smart-S Mk2 radar, Otomat Mk 2 Block IV anti-ship missiles by MBDA.

However the corvette designed by RMK Marine has various configurations available (Mk41 VLS, Terma radar, hull mounted sonar) depending on customer needs.

Corvette dimensions:
Length over all: 85 meters
Breadth: 11.80 meters
Draught: 3.5 meters

Corvette Performance:
Maximum speed: 26+ knots
Economical speed: 15 knots
Cruising range: 3000 nautical miles at 16 knots, 30 days

The corvette is fitted with a platform for a medium size helicopter up to 10 tons.