Sandstone Class Corvette

Cost: 38k Sandstone class corvettes are small naval vessels that are nimble, versatile and affordable. Designed to be a multi-role unit, she packs weapons for both naval actions and anti-air combats. She also has a large cargo hold and an efficient engine, which make her suitable for extended operation far away from base. Role and strategy • Long-range surveillance, patrol, recovery or escort missions • Limited intensity combats • Combat distance: 4. 5km Armament • 1x 15cm naval railgun ○ Shoot supercavi APHEAT shells at ~1600m/s muzzle velocity • 1x twin 8. 8cm dual-purpose guns ○ Automatically switch between Semi-AP (Anti-ship) or Airburst HE (Anti-air) shells • 1x twin 30mm gatling assault canons with both AA and CIWS controls Defense • 0. 25 HA plates protecting critical components • Planar shields and smoke dispensers to protect from laser attacks • Projectile-avoidance routine Propulsion • 1x 7,700 power diesel engine • Max speed: 42m/s