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Ship Name (Code Name) |
USS Patriot |
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Ship Type |
Super Dreadnought Battleship |
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Commissioning Year |
1944 (Fictional setting modeled after U.S. battleships in the Pacific Theater) |
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Overall Length / Beam |
Length: 270.0 m
Beam: 35.0 m |
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Standard Displacement |
Standard Displacement: 45,000 tons
Full Load Displacement: Approximately 57,000 tons |
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Propulsion System |
4 Steam Turbine Engines (each 50,000 horsepower, total 200,000 horsepower)
Maximum Speed: 33 knots |
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Range |
At full speed (18 knots): Approximately 10,000 nautical miles |
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Crew Complement |
Approximately 2,800 personnel (including officers, petty officers, and enlisted crew) |
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Main Armament |
16-inch Triple-Turret Main Guns × 3 (forward concentrated layout)
5-inch Dual-Purpose Guns × 20 (mounted along both sides and on the superstructure)
Anti-Aircraft Battery: Numerous 40mm guns and 20mm machine cannons for air defense |
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Armor |
Side Armor: Up to 406 mm (using composite sloped armor)
Deck Armor: Up to 203 mm
Main Turret Front: Approximately 450 mm
Ammunition Magazine Protection: Advanced concentrated defense structure |
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Electronic Equipment (Assumed Installations) |
Radar-based Fire Control System (1944-era, enhanced with cutting-edge technology)
Fire Control Radar Systems
High-Frequency Radio Communication Equipment (multi-band compatible)
Optical Range-Finding and Guidance Systems |
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Design Philosophy |
Designed in line with U.S. Navy strategy, this battleship achieves overwhelming offensive firepower and multi-directional defense. Its symmetric main gun layout from the frontal aspect allows it to suppress multiple enemy targets simultaneously. In addition, the incorporation of advanced electronic systems enables rapid situational awareness and flexible tactical deployment. |
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Features and Tactical Role |
Overwhelming Firepower from the Front: A symmetric main gun configuration allows simultaneous engagement of multiple targets.
Robust Anti-Aircraft Defense: A combination of dual-purpose guns and an extensive anti-aircraft battery provides strong self-defense against aerial threats.
Core Fleet Component: Serving as a “mobile fortress,” it plays a crucial role in maintaining sea control and preventing enemy advances.
State-of-the-Art Electronics: Modernized fire control and communication systems enhance decision-making speed and operational responsiveness during combat. |
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Evaluation (Military Analyst Commentary) |
"USS Patriot is engineered to secure decisive sea control in the Pacific. Its formidable frontal presence exudes a psychological edge over adversaries while bolstering allied morale. With its innovative fire control system and robust defensive structure, this battleship redefines traditional naval power and sets a benchmark for future maritime warfare." |
