The
Pentekonter 44A was designed as a cheap low-end patrol asset. Unfortunately it quickly proved to be a little too low-end and NS moved to the
Rome 46A for the patrol role instead. The Pentekonter instead became dedicated minesweepers and have proven highly useful in the role. They still continue to be used in the light patrol role too.
Some ships are also used by the Departmental Fleet for trials, calibration and general duties. Some new ships are being built for the training role to replace the
Starsystem 91B.
Although the Pentekonter failed first time around as a patrol asset a development of the ship, the
Protector 57A, is the new standard light patrol ship for UNP policing and governance. The Pentekonter has proven highly successful in export with dozens now serving with NS allies and customers.
All ships will be upgraded in the
Pentekonter ILU 2125, changes include Proton RM-01 e-Core engines, TPM-VLS 8-cell launchers, removing SPECNES and an increase in cruise speed to 400c.
| Information |
| Number built : |
28 |
| Construction : |
2114-2121 |
| Motor : |
Hitachi HS-760GX |
| Performance : |
390c (cruise) |
| Armament : |
Canister TPM, ion cannon,
SPECNES/DMS mine warfare suite |
| Crew : |
20 |
44-101 Thucydides
44-102 Demostenes
44-103 Sappho
44-104 Hesiod
44-105 Pindar
44-106 Nicias
44-107 Orpheus
44-108 Aeschylus
44-109 Pericles
44-110 Euripides
44-111 Cleon
44-112 Xerxes
44-113 Paris* [1]
44-114 Hector*
44-115 Brasidas
44-116 Leonidas
44-117 Herodotus
44-118 Pausanias
44-119 Scholar #
44-120 Educate #
44-121 Tutor #
44-122 Homer*
44-123 Achaeus
44-124 Adonis #
44-125 Demetria
* Owned by Departmental Fleet, available for use as reserve minesweeper
# 44T Training Ships
[1] Lost in terrorist incident 01/20
