Visby Class Corvette
Defining stealth at sea
HMS Karlstad - a Visby Class Corvette
Myriad machines and systems
Visby is equipped with myriad machines and systems ready to fulfill her missions.
Combat management
All missions are supported by CETRIS - the real-time command, control, communication, intelligence and interoperability system (C4I2). The system is modular and open, and allows for integration of future technologies, without expensive changes.
Anti-surface warfare
The Visby is designed for the installation of a surface-to-surface missile (SSM) system. On the Swedish version, eight SSM (RBS15 MkII) can be fully integrated into the hull and covered with smart rapid hatches.
Air defence system
The air defence system (ADS) is totally integrated, and it dynamically, automatically and simultaneously calculates and performs hard-kill as well as soft-kill engagements.
The active part of the ADS consists of the Bofors 57 mm multi-purpose gun, with a new, stealth cupola designed as an integrated part of the hull structure.
The Visby is designed for the installation of an air defence missile system (SAM), fully integrated into the aft part of the vessel.
The ADS also includes the ESM and various electronic countermeasures.
Mine countermeasures
The MCM system consists of a combination of extremely low signatures, sensors and weapons, and very high shock resistance.
For detecting and classifying mines, the Visby uses ROVs (remotely operated vehicles).
Anti-submarine warfare
A powerful sonar system is used to detect, locate, classify and supply real-time target data to the weapons.
In addition, the sonar-equipped ROV-S can be launched for surveillance and classification of targets.
The Visby is equipped with wire-guided, homing 40 cm torpedoes. A submarine can also be attacked with an ROV-E or the brand-new 5" ASW multiple rocket system.
Page updated Wednesday, February 03, 2010.
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