Fast Combat Support Ship HNLMS Zuiderkruis
Fast Combat Support Ship HNLMS Zuiderkruis
Published on 29. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-90-8616-197-3 (ISBN)
Description
HNLMS Zuiderkruis (1975-2012) was the second Fast Combat Support Ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy. It was primarily intended for Replenishment At Sea, fueling task groups and NATO units. As a modern design Zuiderkruis enabled a "one stop replenishment" and also carried AVCAT, fresh water and spare parts. A helicopter deck facilitated vertical replenishment.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Emmen
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and General
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 220 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-8616-197-3 (9789086161973)
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Person
Jantinus Mulder started his career in the graphic industry and is currently a publisher at Lanasta (Walburg Pers). He is a specialist in the model building of naval ships. He builds models, and has written about model building in various (trade) magazines and books.
Content
Introduction, The Name, Predecessors, Development, Engineering, Weapons, ReplEnishment at sea, RAS-ops, A. Heavy load gear, B. Light loads, C. Oiling, D. Oiling (astern method), E. vertrep, F. Ships boats, Operational History