Patent ID: 8069800
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: B63B,B63G

Abstract:
1. A stealth armed surface ship ( 1 ) comprising: a hull ( at least one deck ( an outer casing of an upperworks formed by walls ( lower wall portions defined by wall portions of the walls between a line situated less than one meter above a waterline to five meters above the waterline; upper wall portions defined by wall portions of the walls at least five meters above the waterline; the upper wall portions are inclined inwards so that outside faces of the upper wall portions face upwards at angles relative to vertical that are greater than or equal to 20°; at least over 50% of the length of the ship comprises the lower wall portions inclined inwards so that outside faces of the lower wall portions face upwards at angles relative to vertical greater than 20°; and sensors, transmitters, weapons, and optionally a load-handling means, wherein the sensors and transmitters, the weapons, and the load-handling means are concealed or concealable in or beneath the outer casing of the upperworks.