Vishnu

The Vishnu class destroyer entered service in the Federation Navy on 21 July 2036. As one of the newest FEAN warships, little is known about it at present. It is also known by its UN Reporting name Irkutsk.

Naming Controversy

A minor scandal erupted when an official in the Bureau of Ships attempted to give the Vishnu class the reporting name Kharkov. Ukrainian representatives in the General Assembly objected to the use of the name, stating that using the Russian name for a Ukrainian city to name a foreign warship class was unacceptable. Additional concerns were raised within the UNIN over potential confusion with the destroyer UNS Kharkiv, which was already named after the city. BuShips quickly dropped the proposal, and chose the reporting name Irkutsk instead.

Capabilities

• Estimated tonnage 3,900
• Fastest known speed 3,000 kps (Strength 234 thermal signature)
• Often built in pairs from the same shipyard

Given the demonstrated speed and known Federation advantage in engine propulsion technology, the Vishnu is most likely equipped with 4th generation ion engines.

The Vishnu's armament is currently unknown, but the federation is known to make extensive use of missiles and meson weapons, and possesses railgun technology.

Class designation: Destroyer (leaked FED signint).
Tonnage: 3900T.
Speed: Observed at 3000kps @ 234 Thermal output on 5 Jan 2037.
Engine Class: Ion drives.
Sensors: Unknown.
Armament: Unknown, likely heavy beam or missile armament.
First comissioned: 21 July 2036.
Number in class: 7 as of 15 Jan 2037.

Notes: First comissioned 21 July 2036 the Irkutsk class is a heavy destroyer of the Federation navy. Theorised to be the first proper 3rd generation warship produced by either polity.

Tactical Analysis

The Vishnu class is significantly larger and more technologically advanced than its closest UN counterpart, the Cape Town class destroyer. It should be considered more than a match for the Cape Town, as well as the aging Berlin cruisers and Samar/Surigao destroyer escorts. Gibraltar class monitors and Masada PDCs should prove effective in defending UN territory and installations from these ships.

Ships in Class

Hull Number	Name	Commissioned	Status	Notes
001	FEK Vishnu	21 July 2036	Active	Involved in the joint FEAN/UN operation in FED003
002	Irkutsk 02	21 July 2036	Active
003	Irkutsk 03	3 August 2036	Active
004	Irkutsk 04	28 September 2036	Active
005	Irkutsk 05	28 September 2036	Active	Involved in the joint FEAN/UN operation in FED003
006	Irkutsk 06	2 November 2036	Active
007	Irkutsk 07	15 January 2037	Active

Design Specifications

A comprehensive design estimate for this ship has yet to be created.