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The Najezdnik is intended as a ‘colonial’ sort of vessel, intended to represent Russian interests in the Far East – keeping pesky foreign sealers and fishermen away from Kamchatka and places like that. I could probably increase the armament, but given the circumstances I see no need.
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The Najezdnik is intended as a ‘colonial’ sort of vessel, intended to represent Russian interests in the Far East – keeping pesky foreign sealers and fishermen away from Kamchatka and places like that. I could probably increase the armament, but given the circumstances I see no need.
Actually I think that a single 76mm might be enough to shoot at those pesky foreign sealers and fishermen and scare them away. I also think that the 47mm guns in singles might be more useful. That way if you were to come alongside a vessel filled with those pesky foreign sealers or fishermen, one could be aimed at the wheelhouse and the other at another part of the ship. Maybe add a small caliber to represent rifles that some of the crew may have to shoot at those pesky foreign sealers and fishermen whether it is on land or on deck.
So any significant changes to Russia's borders or neighbours, or are you essentially starting at historical 1890?
You should get an improvement in range when you go to steam turbines, because of the space/tonnage gains in comparison to complex reciprocating engines.While perhaps larger than OTL torpedo craft, I have tried to follow the outlines of the designs of the period; the earlier designs were flush decked, but for 1894 I decided to introduce the raised forecastle, which improved seakeeping measurably. Radius of action is still quite poor. I know that when I can introduce oil fuel, things get far better. Can’t justify doing that quite yet.
You should get an improvement in range when you go to steam turbines, because of the space/tonnage gains in comparison to complex reciprocating engines.While perhaps larger than OTL torpedo craft, I have tried to follow the outlines of the designs of the period; the earlier designs were flush decked, but for 1894 I decided to introduce the raised forecastle, which improved seakeeping measurably. Radius of action is still quite poor. I know that when I can introduce oil fuel, things get far better. Can’t justify doing that quite yet.
Another couple of interesting designs.
My thoughts on the icebreaker are:
1. Geared might be better than electric motors. Electric motors probably would be feasible for 1900 but they would be very large and very heavy and probably unreliable. If you really want them, perhaps add some misc weight? Not sure how much though...
I don't know much about icebreakers to say if any did use electric drive around this time.
2. I normally keep the historical hp if possible. Probably the weight, space and the speed output never match the reality but its probably best practice. Perhaps the higher speed means you need a blockier hullform?
3. Armour belt seems to be the done thing in WW, and I've followed suit. Maybe add a bit of both. I'm sure Brock posted some icebreaker guidelines somewhere.
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