Vatutin Torpedo Frigate
From Autonomicon Mk. II
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The Vatutin-class is the Soviet Union's newest frigate design, and one of the most modern warships in the fleet. Its primary role is providing long range guided missile support against medium and lightly armored targets. In groups, however, it can pose a serious threat to more heavily armed targets. Along with the Konev Flak Frigate, the Vatutin is set to become one of the most prevalent ship designs in the fleet, replacing a number of older classes.
History
Designed to replace the aging fleet of Silayev Class Frigates that were becoming too outdated to be fitted with the newest Soviet missile designs, the Vatutin was designed completely from scratch. Borrowing design concepts from the Norge Class Frigates of the Federal Nordic Cooperative Defense Forces, the Vatutin has completely redesigned targeting systems that allow it to engage enemy vessels from a much greater range. Its bridge is also of a new design, featuring a much more open layout with a greater emphasis on large tactical displays. This feature has led some Vatutins to be refitted as command and control ships in uncontested sectors.
Notable Engagements
The Vatutin has taken part in a number of engagements in the ongoing Soviet-German border conflicts, all with great success. During one engagement of note, a Westfalen Destroyer was caught out of position after disabling several corvettes. Three Vatutin-class frigates, the Aslanov, Malinovsky, and the Timoshenko, were able to launch a salvo of torpedoes through the midst of the battle, impacting the destroyer and splitting it in two.
