Cool to hear that you like it that much!
I did think a lot about integrating more missiles, but in my opinion they would not really fit anywhere. The SM3 along with the SM6 especially don't really fit because they were introduced in 2013/14 and I would like to keep this OHP in the 2004/5 timeframe. The VLS could technically hold 8 SM2, but I think 32 ESSMs are much more valuable to have.

I completely understand about the sonar. I actually just looked down under the tico and realized how that behemoth would not work. I do have another idea if it's not too hard. There's an SM3 mod out now and I was wondering if you could somewhere incorporate that onto the Adv OHP in some way? Idk if it's possible to have 2 weapons in the single launcher although I'm not sure the SM3 would fit if there's a size constraint. Maybe in the VLS to replace some or all of the ESSM? I'm just throwing ideas out there. I really do love your mod. I sneak it into almost all the missions I run using the F10 menu because the guns alone are just too much fun and it can actually defend using the VLS

So I did look into this and my 19b actually has a bit higher gain then the ntu 19a. I believe that actually dictates the range because the whole sonar environment should be quite well simulated. I did change the range thats displayed to 80km just to be sure if that has any influence. But I do think that 130km is extremely optimistic, especially for the gain ntu sets.
And sorry I am not gonna mount the SQS-53, that is far too big to be remotely possible.

Could you possibly make another one or maybe edit this one if it's not too much? With NTU this towed array is actually worse. The standard SQR-19 has 130km of range while this one has 35km. Also possibly, again if it's not too much work, maybe mount the SQS-53 hull mounted sonar? It's an awesome mod btw :)

You weren't kidding when you said the towed array is longer. I can't even see the end of it while completely zoomed out!

THX

sorry for the late answer, but sure, take what you need

I’m currently working on creating a mod. Would it be possible for me to extract some samples from your mod to integrate into mine?

Australia actually did this refit.

ESSMs are quad packed, 4 missiles per cell.

So, after 8 ESSM are fired, do the VLS have to reload? Because i can only see 8 VLS Tubes

Fantastic work. Love how versatile this makes the Perry without being too overpowered

The 40mms on the Cheng Kung variant might be a better use of topweight than than adding a 127mm gun over the 76mm- already a model on steam

That top weight increase though. Going to be sporty in anything other than fair seas.

That is a very fair reason. :)

sure, but honestly I prefer how it is now

You can still use the stats of the 48 with the mesh of the 52. Can't help you with the textures yet.

I did take a look at the 52. It perhaps looks a bit more sensible size wise, however the mesh does not fit as well on the ohp mast. The 48 is also more modern and has a better performance. A lot of the 52s in service were replaced by the 48.

P.S.: That kitbash looks so much like a Patriot battery. Very cool.

A general thought: The SPS-52 radar might be a better fit for the OHP hull. It's basically a mini sized SPS-48. You can find it over on the Tarawa.