Sensors and processing systems include the Lockheed Martin AN/SPY-1F 3D multifuntion radar, the Reutech RSR 210N air/surface-search radar, the SAGEM Vigy 20 series Electro-Optical (EO) director, the MRS 2000 series sonar fit in the hull, the CAPTAS Mk.II V.1 active/passive towed sonar array, and a pair of Mark 82 series fire-control radar systems. The Terma DL-12T decoy launcher and LOKI torpedo countermeasures installations serve in the Electronic Warfare (EW) / decoy role.
Armament is led by 2 x 8-cell Mk.41 VLS launcher modules feeding from a stock of 64 x RIM-162 "Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles" (ESSMs) countering short-to-median-ranged aerial threats. There are 8 x Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers for use against surface threats and 4 x Torpedo tubes supporting "Sting Ray" torpedoes for use against enemy warships and submarines alike. More conventional, ballistic-minded weaponry includes the 76mm OTO-Melara "Super Rapid" firing automatic gun housed in a trainable turret over the forecastle (this can be substituted with the 127mm/54mm OTO-Breda automatic gun if needed or an additional 76mm turret installation). 4 x "Sea PROTECTOR" Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWSs) provide a digital automatic solution to inbound, short-ranged aerial threats. Upt o 4 x 12.7mm Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Guns (HMGs) form a last line-of-defense. 2 x LRAD (Long-Range Accoustic Devices) are also carried.
The carried NJ90 helicopter, when properly equipped, also extends the offensive and defensive capabilities of warship.
As with the ships of her class, and other modern warships in service today, Thor Heyerdahl (F314) has been completed with an all-modern appearance and special attention paid to radar-dampening and a reduced profile along the horizon. Her main mast is fully enclosed and her smoke funnels are integrated into the hull superstructure while also being of a low-profile design. The sides of the superstructure seamlessly integrate with the hull line which runs nearly from bow to stern. The aft superstructure is integrated to the main mass of the ship and external protrusions are reduced when and wherever possible. The bow-mounted turreted main gun is given unfettered traversal across the front and sides of the warship to engage targets at nearly any angle. The bridge section takes a commanding position behind and above the forward VLS cell, providing the managing crew with excellent views out over the front and forward sides of the ship.
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