Skjold

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : September 9, 2010
Total Production : 7
Total Cost : NOK 2.0 billion

Model Status Year Produced
Skjold Active 2010 7



Skjold

Group : Fast Attack Crafts
Status : Active
Also Known As : MTB (Missile Torpedo Boat)
Origin : Norway
Contractors : Armaris*, Kongsberg, Umoe Mandal
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : September 9, 2010
Total Production : 7
Unitary Cost : USD $20.0 million

The Skjold-class of fast attack craft has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Norwegian Navy for an anti-invasion, fast attack operations and patrolling in the waters surrounding Norway. Also referred to as Missile Torpedo Boats (MTBs), these ships are based on the air cushion catamaran design with the hull made of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP). The prototype, KNM Skjold, was handed over to the Norwegian Navy in 1999 for evaluation. In November 2003, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense awarded a 2 billion NOK contract to Skjold Prime Consortium (SPC) for the upgrade of prototype and delivery of five vessels between 2008 and 2009. SPC consortium comprises Umoe Mandal, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Armaris (DCNS + Thales) as lead contractor.

The Skjold class vessel has been provided with stealthy hull design, special doors and hatches, hull-integrated missile launchers at the aft deck, and Radar Absorbing Materials (RAM) resulting in a low radar signature ship. The ship's infrared, magnetic and underwater acoustic signatures have been reduced as well. The propulsion system comprises two Rolls Royce S-80 water jets and 2 x 4000 kW plus 2x2000 kW Pratt & Whitney gas turbines in COGAG (Combined Gas and Gas) configurations. The two 700 kW MTU diesel engines provide power for the two lift fans and the electric power supply. All in, the Skjold-class crafts develop a top speed of 60 knots with seastate 0 and 45 knots with seastate 3.

The weapon package provided to these ships include an OTO Melara 76/62mm naval gun with stealth shield mounted on the fore deck and eight NSM anti-ship missiles. Mistral surface-to-air missiles are also planned. The state-of-the-art combat management system is based on DCNS SENIT 2000 and only requires seven operators. Two-man are assigned to the ship's navigation. The sensor package includes: Thales MRR /3D NG surveillance radar; SAGEM VIGY 20 Electro optical multi sensor; Sofresud QPD Optical sight; EDO RSS CS 3701 ESM; Saab Tech CEROS 200 Fire Control Tracker; Litton Navigation radar; and THALES IFF interrogator/transponder. DCNS will provide link 11 and 16 interoperable data links.

Typically, the Skjold-class fast attack crafts will operate with a crew of 15 to 18 men. However, these vessels can accommodate up to 21 people. In 2016 the Norwegian government decided to scrap all Skjold vessels as soon as the F-35A becomes fully operational with the Air Force in the early 2020s.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
NorwayActive 7/7
Specifications
Notes
Crew 15 up to 21
Number of Weapons 8
Dimensions
Beam 13.5 meter
Draft 1 meter
Length 47 meter
Main Gun Caliber 76 millimeter
Mass
Full Displacement 274 ton
Performance
Max Range 800 nautical mile
Power
Total Combined Power 12,000 kW
Speed
Top Speed 60 knot
Gear
Anti-Ship Missiles
NSM8
Combat Management Systems
CEROS 200 FCS
Decoy Systems
MASS
Naval Gun Systems
76/62 Super Rapid1
Radar Systems
MRR1
Ship Power Plants
ST18M2
ST40M2
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Mistral
Listing
Ship Status Com Decom
P960 KNM Skjold Active 1999
P961 KNM Storm Active September 9, 2010
P962 KNM Skudd Active October 2010
P963 KNM Steil Active June 2011
P964 KNM Glimt Active March 2012
P965 KNM Gnist Active November 19, 2012
P966 KNM ??? Active April 26, 2013

News

Monday, 27 June, 2022
Royal Norwegian Navy to Upgrade Nansen Class Corvetes and Skjold Class Vessels Combat Management Systems

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been assigned by Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to upgrade the combat system on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold Class, to contribute

Thursday, 10 September, 2020
Norway to Extend Service Life of Skjold Class Corvettes

UMOE Mandal AS and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have agreed to cooperate on the life time extension of Skjold-class coastal corvettes.

Monday, 24 April, 2017
Norwegian Navy to Shrink Following F-35A Entry into Service

The 2016 Flotex exercise marked a historic moment which featured all of Norway's warships sailing. Since then, five of the nine vessels have been slated for scrapping.

Tuesday, 24 September, 2013
Thales Wins Support Contract for MRR Radars Aboard Norwegian Skjold Class Corvettes

Thales has signed the first contract to provide through-life support for six MRR (Multi-Role Radar) systems aboard Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class corvettes.

Monday, 2 February, 2009
NSM Missile Scores Another Test Firing

Late Saturday evening, Norwegian time, the Armed Forces conducted a very successful test firing of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).

Friday, 29 June, 2007
Norway Awards Kongsberg Procurement Contract for the NSM Missile

Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG) signed an agreement today with the Armed Forces' Logistics Organisation for serial production of the new Naval Strike Missile (NSM).

Friday, 12 December, 2003
Saab to Supply Equipment for Finnish and Norwegian Navies

The Saab company has received two contracts from Finnish Navy to provide Ceros 200 FCS Fire Control System and Missile Engagement Planning System to be installed on Finnish

Photo Gallery


April 2007

Skjold fast attack craft

Skjold fast attack craft

Skjold fast attack craft mast


December 2006

Skjold

Skjold

Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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