Mahlon Tisdale (FFG 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS Mahlon S. Tisdale HISTORY USS MAHLON S. TISDALE is the twenty-first Oli- ver Hazard Perry Class Frigate built for the U.S. Navy by Todd Pacific Corporation, Los Angeles, California. On her commissioning of 13 November 1982, TISDALE joined the Pacific Fleet. The concept of the class began in 1971 when the United States Navy initiated a program to build fifty Patrol Frigates. The Class was later redesignated as Guided Missile Frigates and the Class leader USS Oliver Hazard Perry was commis- sioned on 1 7 December 1977. It is the largest Na- val destroyer class to be built since World War II. TISD ALE ' s operational role is to complement the fleet ' s ability to keep the world ' s sea lanes open and free and to provide for in-depth pro- tection of military and merchant shipping, under- way logistics support, amphibious forces and air- craft battle groups. To achieve this the ship has been specifically designed to simultaneously counter threats posed by air, surface and subsur- face launched missiles and enemy warships. In today ' s defense enviroment, the key abili- ty to respond rapidly and effectively is the key to success All of TISDALE ' s systems are designed to meet this important requirement. The Combat System is a new and innovative design, integrat- ing a computerized command and decision sys- tem with the ship to reduce the number of crew members required. Designed to provide quick reaction defense against surprise anti-ship missile attack, TISDALE complements the capabilities of other ships of the fleet in ensuring thorough multi-threat pro- tection. Digital computers provide rapid evaluation of potential threats detected by our radars, digi- tal sonar, or other shipboard sensors. Should the need arise, surface-to-air and surface-to-sur- face missiles, a rapid fire gun. Close In Weapons System, ASW torpedoes, and an embarked heli- copter can be employed effectively in counter- ing potential threats. Quick reactions are not limited to combat systems alone. Two computer controlled Gas Turbine Engines operating through a Controllable Pitch Propeller give the ship high acceleration speed, maneuverability, and the ability to be ' ' on line in less than one tenth of the time required by steam turbine ships. Two forward mounted Auxiliary Propulsion Units give the ship excellent maneuverability in confined harbors and a sec- ondary means of propulsion.

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CHARACTERISTICS Displacement 3.600 Tons Omensons. Length 445 Feet Beam 47 Feet Draft 24 5 Feet Comptment 15 Officers. 178 Enksted Proputston Two General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbines with 40.000 total Shaft Horsepower One Controllable. Reversible Pitch Propeter. Two 350 Horsepower Auxiliary Propulsion Units Auxtanes Four 1000 Kilowatt Ship ' s Service Diesel Generators At craft Capable of supporting two SH-2 LAMPS Helicopters um Speed Armament Sensors to 29+ Knots in 90 Seconds MK13 Guided Missile Launcher, with SM- 1 Surface to Air Missiles and HARPOON Surface to Surface Missiles MK75 76MM Oto Malera Gun MK32 Torpedo Tubes capable of launching MK46 Torpedoes. MK15 Close m Weapons Sys- tem AN SQS-56 Medium Range So- nar AN SQS-49 Long Range Air Search Radar. AN SPS-55 Surface Search Radar AN SLQ-32 Electronic Intercept System. MK92 Fire Control Sytem COAT OF ARMS SHIELD Dark blue and gold are the colors traditional- ly used by the Navy and symbolize the sea and excetence The shield design represents the many honors and awards earned by Admiral Tis- ooie dunng his outstanding naval career The crosses, one upon the other, indicates two suc- cessive awards of the Navy Cross The chief in red otudes to the ribbon of the Legion of Merit; the pies from the three Vs . a device worn on the nbbon bar to designate that this medal was awarded to Admiral Tisdale three times for com- bat valor CREST The lion, a symbol of strength and courage. refers to Admiral Tisdale s devotion to duty and outstanding service The fleur-de-lis. symbolizing France, and the palm, referring to the Pacific blonds, indicate the far ranging scope of his naval career The words HONO R. PATRIE. VALEUR . stand for ■HONOR. COUNTRY. COURAGE