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JANE'S
FIGHTING SHIPS
FOUNDED IN 1897 BY FRED T JANE
EDITED BY
Captain RICHARD SHARPE obe rn
1989-90
ISBN 7106 0886 1
JANE'S DEFENCE DATA
"Janes" Is a registered trade mark
IRI GROUP
FmCAMTIEm IS
BUILDER OF NAVAL VESSELS
Fincantieri's Naval Shipbuilding Division, "production-lines" able to supply the customer
based in Geneva, designs and markets with assistance ranging from the analysis
any type of naval unit: the surface vessels are of a "Staff requirement" to the development
built at Muggiano and Riva Trigoso yards, of a detailed final design including logistic
while submarines, on the wake of a support schemes and crew training.
distinguished and old tradition, are built at In this way the Division positively defines
Monfalcone yard. the capability to deliver
itself also for
Over 2,000 ships for ItaUan Navy and for operative vessels complying with the
many foreign Navies represent the different, specific requirements thanks to
extraordinary wealth of traditions and of both the tight integration with the manufacturers
human and technical experience which today of the Combat System.
the Division relies on allowing it to integrate These factors have enabled the Division's
its own commercial proposals with qualifying yards to qualify their own presence on the
transfers of technology. international market for over 100 years.
These capabilities have been merged into
Naval Shipbuilding Division
(=FinCAnTIERI Genova/Italy via Cipro 11 tel. (0) 10 59951
wlk Cantieri Navali Italian! S.p.A. fax (0) 10 5995379 tbc 270168 FINCGE I
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The Model 1110 Flank Array pro- Key Features: Contact: Marketing Department
vides extended detection ranges, EDO Corporation
automatic multiple target tracking, • Compact single operator system — Government Systems Division
and rapid classification of surface • Built-in trainer simulator — College Point, NY 1356, USA
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and submarine targets — Phone (718) 445-6000 Telex 127431
• Currently in production —
Now available for Installation in • High capacity color display console
new construction submarines or
for modernization of existing sub- • Accepts other sonar, fire CORPORATiam DIVKIOfVJ
marine sonar systems — control and sensor data.
Where Technological Innovation Becomes Reality
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Consorzio SMIN SpA
Abeking & Rasmussen Shipyards ViaPanama 52, 00198 Rome, Italy. [39]
PO Box 1160, D-2874 Lemwerder,
Contraves Italiana SpA
Federal Republic of Germany [65]
Via Affile 102, 00131 Rome, Italy... [96]
AEG Aktiengesellschaft
Cougar Holdings Ltd
Marine Technology, BehringstralJe 1200
Cougar Quay, School Lane, Hamble,
D-2000 Hamburg 50,
Hampshire S03 5JD, England [54]
Federal Republic of Germany [92]
Crestitalia Spa
Aerospatiale
Via Armezzone 1, 19031 Ameglia (SP), Italy. [64]
Division Engins Tactiques,
2 rue Beranger, 92322 Chatillon Cedex, Creusot-Loire Industrie
France [18 & 19] Immeuble lle-de-France 4, place de la Pyramide,
Cedex 33, 92070 Paris la Defense, France [53]
Aerospatiale
Division Helicopters, 2-20 AV Marcel-Cachin, CRM SpA Motori Marini
93126 La Courneuve Cedex, France [18 & 19] 21053 Castellanza, Italy 819
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Limited
Harbour Road, Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6DN,
Scotland [56]
Datamat Ingegneria dei Sistemi SpA
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SpA Via Simone Martini 126, 00142 Rome, Italy. [60]
Via Pieragostini 50, DCN
16151 Genoa, Italy [52] BP No 75200 Paris Naval, France
1, [38]
Diagnostic Retrieval Systems Inc
Department JDY, 16 Thornton Road, Oakland,
B NJ 07436, USA [73]
Baglietto
Piazza Stefano, Baglietto 3, 17019 Varazze,
Italy [29]
EDO Corporation
Barr & Stroud Ltd
Government Systems Division, College Point,
Caxton Street, Anniesland, Glasgow G13 1 HZ, NY 11356, USA [3]
Scotland Facing inside front cover
EES Corporation
Blohm + Voss AG 12850 Bournewood Drive, Sugar Land,
Postfach 10 07 20, D-2000 Hamburg 1, Texas 77478, USA [62]
Federal Republic of Germany [66]
ElbitComputers Ltd
Breda Meccanica Bresciana SpA PO Box 5390, Haifa 31053, Israel [84]
2 Via Lunge, 251 28 Brescia, Italy [50]
Elettronica SpA
AB Bofors Via Tiburtina KM 13.700, Rome, Italy. [100]
S-691 80 Bofors, Sweden. ni
Elmer
Bremer Vulkan AG Viale deirindustria 4, 00040 Pomezia,
Italy 815
Schiffbau und Maschininenfabrik,
Lindenstrasse 110, PO Box 75 02 61,
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Federal Republic of Germany [23]
55 Castellana, 28046 Madrid 1, Spain. [90]
Etienne Lacroix
BP 213, 31601 Muret Cedex,
Castoldi SpA France 811
Viale Mazzini 161, Abbiategrasso, Milan, Italy [44]
Chantiers Dubigeon (Alsthom)
30 avenue Kleber, 751 1 6 Paris, FBM Marine Ltd
France Facing inside bacl< cover Cowes Shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight P031 7DL,
England [82]
Cisdeg
Via GB Morgani 30/5, 00161 Rome, FIAR SpA
Italy 817 Via Montefeltro 8, 20156 Milan, Italy [63]
Consorzio Melara Club FIAT Aviazione SpA
16129 Genoa,
Via Cesarea 11, Italy [7, 8 & 9] Castella Postale 1389, Via Nizza 312, 10127 Turin,
Italy [17]
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
Via de Sant'Alessandro 28/30, Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA
00131 Rome, Italy [102] Via Ciproll, Genoa, Italy [2]
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Marconi Underwater Systems Ltd
Gajon Institute of Technology SpA Avenue, Waterlooville,
Elettra
PO Box 683, Genoa, Italy [68]
Portsmouth P07 7XS, England Bookmark
Maschinenbau Gabler GmbH
Niels-Bohr-Ring 5 a, D-2400 Lubeck 1,
H Federal Republic of Germany [46]
Hollandse Signaalapparaten BV
Mathiesen's Badebyggeri
PO Box 42, Hengelo 7550 GD,
The Netherlands [75] Badebyggerivej 7, Vestre Badehavn,
9000 Aalborg, Denmark [62]
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) AG
PO Box 14 63 09, D-2300 Kiel 14, MATRA Defence
Federal Republic of Germany [42] 37 avenue Louis, Breguet,
78146 Velizy-Villacoublay Cedex, France [31]
Hughes Aircraft Company
Mail Station C1 17, 7200 Hughes
Motoren-und Turbinen-Union GmbH
Terrace,
PO Box 45066, Los Angeles, California 90045-0066, PO Box 208, D-7990 Friedrichshafen,
USA [33] Federal Republic of Germany [15]
Hyundai Heavy Industries Company Ltd N
Special &Naval Shipbuilding Division,
Netherlands Naval Industries Group (N N I G)
1 Cheonha-dong, Ulsan, Republic of Korea [58]
PO Box 16350, 2500 BJ The Hague,
The Netherlands [24 & 25]
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IFEN SpA PO Box 16350, 2500 BJ, The Hague,
The Netherlands [51]
PO Box 304, 19100, La Spezia, Italy [57]
Ingenieurkontor LiJbeck (IKL) O
Niels-Bohr-Ring 5, D-2400 Lubeck 1, Officine Galileo SpA
Federal Republic of Germany [35] Military Systems Division, Via A Einstein 35,
50013 Campi Bisenzio, Florence, Italy [55]
Intermarine SpA
Corso d'ltalia 19,00198 Rome, Italy [41] Officine Panerai SpA
2 Piazza G Ferraris, 50131 Florence, Italy [62]
OTO Melara SpA
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Via Valdilocchi 15, 19100 La Spezia, Italy [61]
Kaman Aerospace Corporation
PO Box 2, Old Windsor Road, Bloomfield,
Connecticut 06002, USA Inside back cover
Ramforce Services Ltd
Karlskronavarvet AB Naval Welding Systems, Unit 21, Kirkhill Place,
S-371 82 Karlskrona, Sweden [86] Kirkhill Industrial Place, Dyce, Aberdeen AB2 OEF,
Scotland [35]
Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd
PO Box 339, Mason, Republic of Korea [45] RDM Naval Engineering
PO Box 913, Hey Plaastradt 4, 3000 AX Rotterdam,
The Netherlands [71]
L Renk Tacke GmbH
Librascope Corporation PO Box, D-8900 Augsburg,
833 Sonora Avenue, Glendale, Federal Republic of Germany. [40]
California 91 201 -0279, USA [21 ]
Riva Calzoni SpA
Loral Hycor Via Emilia Ponente, 40122 Bologna,
10 Gill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Italy Inside front cover
USA [98]
Rodriques SpA
PR Lurssen Werft Via S Raineri 22, 98100 Messina, Italy [27]
PO Box 75 06 62, D-2820 Bremen 70,
Federal Republic of Germany [94] Royal Schelde
PO Box 16, 4380 AA Vlissingen,
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MacTaggart Scott & Company Ltd
PO Box 1, Hunter Avenue, Loanhead, Saab Instruments AB
Midlothian EH20 9SP, Scotland [59] PO Box 1017, S-551 11 Jonkoping, Sweden. [37]
MagneTek ALS SACM/UNI Diesel
1400 N Baxtet eet, PO Box 66006, Anaheim, 1 rue de Fondene, BP 1210, 68054 Mulhouse
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California 92806, USA [13] Cedex, France [67]
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shipbuilding, weapon
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Safare-Crouzet SA Thomson CSF/DSE
98 avenue St-Lambert, BP 171, 9 rue des Mathurins, BP 150, 92223 Bagneux,
06003 Nice Cedex, France [54] Cedex, France [78]
Sekur Pirelli Thomson Sintra/ASM
Via Di Torrespaccata 140, 00169 Rome, Italy [43] Chemin des Travails, BP 53, 06801 Cagnes-sur-Mer
Cedex France [69]
SEMT Pielstick
2 quai de Seme, 93202 Saint Denis, France [56] Thyssen Nordseewerke GmbH
PO Box 2351, D-2970 Emden,
SMA SpA Federal Republic of Germany [48]
PO Box 200, Florence, Italy [112]
Societe di Elettronica per TAutomazione SpA
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Corso Giulio Cesare 294, 10154 Turin, USEA SpA
Italy Back Endpaper IV Via G. Matteotti 63, 19030 Pugliola di Lerici
(La Spezia), Italy 809
Societe Francaise de Constructions Navales
(SFCN)
66 quai Alfred Sisley, 92390 Villeneuve, La Garenne,
France [70] V
Societe Francaise Materials d'Armement Vitroselenia SpA
(SOFMA) PO Box 7119, Via Tiburtina 1020,
17 Bd Malesherbes, 75008, Paris, France
00156 Rome, Italy [47]
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50 Via Sicilia, 00187 Rome, Italy, [46]
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Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Welse Consorzio Sistemi Subacquei SoA
PO Box 1, Wallsend,
Wallsend Shipyard, Via L Manara 2, 16154 Genoa-Sestri, Italy [59]
Tyne & Wear NE28 6EQ, England [88]
Whitehead SpA
Via Levan te 48/50,
57128 Salviano, (Livorno), Italy [74]
Teledyne Inet
2750 West Lomita Boulevard, Torrance,
California 90505, USA Front Endpaper IV
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Thomson CSF Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd
Tour Vendome, 204 Rond-point de Sevres, South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow
92516 Boulogne-Billancourt, France [72] G14 OXN, Scotland [5]
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Seaskimmers are manoeuverable and lethal. They
fast,
come jinking towards your ship just above wave-top
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Programmed
burst pattern for Bofors Sea TRINITY opens up, positions a computer
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Accelerometers Air-sea rescue launches Anti-submarine systems
Hughes Aircraft Company Cougar Holdings Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Matra Defence FR Lurssen Wertt EDO Corporation
FIAR
Ac generators for electric systems, ships Alarm equipment Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Ansaldo Sisemi Industnali FIAR Marconi Underwater Systems
Empresa Nacional Bazan Officine Panerai SOFMA
Netineriands Naval Industries Group SEPA Thomson — CSF
Amphibious ships Thomson Sintra/ASM
Acoustic sweeps Bremer Vulkan
Abeking & Rasmussen Anti-submarine systems integration
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Empresa Nacional Bazan
EDO Corporation Swan Hunter Shipbuilders EDO Corporation
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Hollandse Signaalapparaten
SOFMA Ammunition Marconi Underwater Systems
Thomson — CSF AB Bofors SEPA
Empresa Nacional Bazan Thomson - - CSF
Acoustic range equipment Etienne Lacroix
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems Matra Defence Anti-submarine weapon systems, long-range
EDO Corporation OTO Melara Blohm + Voss
Hollandse Signaalapparaten SOFMA Creusot- Loire Industrie
Intermarine Thomson - - CSF Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Marconi Underwater Systems Hughes Aircraft Company
Thomson — CSF Ammunition fuzes Matra Defence
Tfiomson Sintra/ASM AB Bofors Thomson Sintra/ASM
USEA DCN
Welse Etienne Lacroix Anti-tank missiles
Hollandse Signaalapparaten AB Bofors
Acoustic transducers Netherlands Naval Industries Group
EDO Corporation SOFMA Armour plates
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Thomson — CSF Creusot-Loire Industrie
Hughes Aircraft Company Empresa Nacional Bazan
Marconi Underwater Systems
Ammunition hoists
Officine Panerai
DCN Armoured vehicles
MacTaggart Scott AB Bofors
Safare Crouzet
Thomson - CSF
Thomson Sintra/ASM Antennas Artificial intelligence
Elbit Computers DCN
USEA
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Elbit Computers
Action information systems Hughes Aircraft Company Marconi Underwater Systems
Elbit Computer
Maschinenbau Gabler Saab Instruments
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
SMA Thomson — CSF
Hughes Aircraft Company Thomson — CSF
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Artillery
Anti-Aircraft Missiles
AB Bofors
AB Bofors ^
Action speed tactical trainers (astt)
Datamat Anti-ship missiles Assault craft
Elbit Computers AB Bofors Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Hollandse Signaalapparatan Cougar Holdings
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Anti-aircraft missiles (air launched) Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard
Aerospatiale Empresa Nacional Bazan
Active information systems FIAR FBM Marine
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Matra Defence FR Lurssen Werft
Hughes Aircraft Company Thomson — CSF Karlskronavaret
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Anti-aircraft missiles (ship launched) Assault ships
Air cushion vehicles Aerospatiale Abeking & Rasmussen
DCN Blohm + Voss Ailsa- Perth Shipbuilders
Karlskronavarvet CISDEG Alsthom
FIAR Bremer Vulkan
Air purification Matra Defence Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Empresa Nacional Bazan Netherlands Naval Industries Group DCN
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Thomson — CSF Empresa Nacional Bazan
FBM Marine
Aircraft & missile equipment Anti-ship missile defence systems FR Lurssen Werft
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems Breda Meccanica Bresciana Melara Club Consortium
EDO Corporation Italiana Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
Etienne Lacroix Contraves Italiana Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Matra Defence Empresa Nacional Bazan Yarrow Shipbuilders
SEPA FIAR
SMA Hollandse Signaalapparaten ASW helicopter mission simulators
Thomson — CSF Hughes Aircraft Company Datamat
Matra Defence DCN
Aircraft arresting gear Netherlands Naval Industries Group Librascope Corporation
MacTaggart Scott .OTO Melara
RDM SMA ASW weapon control systems
Thomson — CSF DCN
Aircraft carriers Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
DCN Anti-ship missiles (ship launched) Hughes Aircraft Company
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems Aerospatiale Marconi Aircraft Company
Empresa Nacional Bazan Blohm + Voss Saab Instruments
Melara Club Consortium Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag SEPA
Nevesbu FIAR Thomson Sintra/ASM
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Matra Defence
SMA Automatic control systems
Aircraft countermeasure dispenser systems Thomson — CSF Ansaldo Sistemi Industnali
Etienne Lacroix Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
LoralHycor Anti-submarine launchers Contraves Italiana
Matra Defence Blohm + Voss Hughes Aircraft Company
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Aircraft instruments Datamat Riva Calzoni
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems DCN SEPA
Matra Defence Welse
Aircraft maritime reconnaissance Saab Instruments
FIAR Welse Automatic direction finders
Whitehead Thomson — CSF
Aircraft, anti-submarine patrol
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems Anti-submarine rocket launchers Automatic steering
Blohm + Voss Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Airframe manufacturers Creusot-Loire Industrie Saab Instruments
Kaman Aerospace DCN SEPA
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Bremer Vulkan Empresa Nacional Bazan Blohm Voss
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MacTaggart Scott EDO Corporation
Motoren-und Turbinen Union Empresa Nacional Bazan
Castings, sg iron
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Bremer Vulkan
FBM Marine
RDM FIAR
DCN FR Lurssen Werft
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Auxiliary propulsion system Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali
Castings, steel Combat systems engineering
Creusot-Loire Industrie Blohm + Voss
Auxiliary vessels
Bremer Vulkan Bremer Vulkan
Alsthom
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Bremer Vulkan
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom Contraves Italiana
DCN Catamarans multirole. high-speed & DCN
workboats Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Empresa Nacional Bazan
FBM Marine Abeking & Rasmussen DCN
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Hollandse Signaalapparaten
FR Lurssen Werft Cougar Holdings Hughes Aircraft Company
Melara Club Consortium DCN IKL
Intermarine
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Empresa Nacional Bazan
Ramforce FBM Marine Librascope Corporation
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Karlskronavarvet Melara Club Consortium
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Netherlands Naval Industries Group OTO Melara
Royal Schelde SEPA
Binoculars SMA
Officine Galileo
Thomson — CSF
Centralised & automatic control Welse
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali Yarrow Shipbuilders
Boilers Contraves Italiana
Blohm + Voss
Bremer Vulkan Command /control /communications systems
DCN Chaff CISDEG
Loral Hycor Datamat
systems and compressors Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Breathing air
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Chaff dispensers EDO Corporstion
Elbit Computers
Elbit Computers
Etienne Lacroix
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Bulk carriers
Hycor Librascope Corporation
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Loral
Matra Defence Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Bremer Vulkan
Safare Crouzet
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
SEPA
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Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag — CSF
Thomson
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Abeking & Rasmussen LoralHycor Command/control real-time displays
Bremer Vulkan Matra Defence CISDEG
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FBM Marine
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Hughes Aircraft Company Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
EDO Corporation
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Librascope Corporation
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MacTaggart Scott Abeking & Rasmussen
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Elbit Computers
Thyssen Nordseewerke Alsthom
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Baglietto Shipyard
Librascope Corporation
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Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Netherlands Naval Industries Group
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seas in the past and today. They will continue to do
so tomorrow!
The goal of the NNIG is to offer governments, naval
f*^^%'''^f^ forces and industries throughout the world the
gateway to the members of the group:
Bronswerk - heating, ventilation & air conditioning
van Buuren-van Swaay - air conditioning
equipment
m. Combimac - electrical motors and pumps
Drake - cable
van der Giessen-de Noord - naval construction
Hertel - thermal and acoustic insulation
Holec - electrical machines, systems, components
Lips - propeller systems
IVIafo Howden - specific naval equipment &
ammunition handling
Nevesbu - ship designers and consultants
Philips Usfa - electronic defense equipment
RDM - design and construction of submarines and
defense equipment
RH Defense Systems - communication, navigation
and electronics
van Rietschoten & Houwens - design, construction
and installation of complete electrical and electronic
equipment
Royal Schelde - design and construction of surface
combatants
Schottel - propulsion systems
Stork-Werkspoor Diesel - design and manufacture
of diesel engines and complete power systems
Wilton Fijenoord - design and construction of
surface ships and submarines
The Netherlands Naval Industries Group is ready
to serve you
The NNIG
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2500 BJ The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0) 70 497 979
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NETHERLANDS NAVAL INDUSTRIES GROUP
INTRODUCTION APPLIED NAVAL RESEARCH IN THE NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands Naval Industries Group was formed in April Naval research in the Netherlands is carried out both by
1 983 on the initiative of a number of Dutch companies. At government and The intermediate
private research institutes.
present over 20 companies are represented by the Group, all results are evaluated and frequently additional investigation is
with vast experience in their specific fields of expertise. This carried out to ensure high production standards and
could be weapons, propellers, engines, navigation equipment, operational performance.
hydraulics, air conditioning, or any of the vast number of A number of subjects require continuous research in order to
disciplines necessary to build the modern high-technology match developing technologies:
ships demanded by today's navies. - Underwater Radiated Noise
Over the last four years the goal of the NNIG - to offer - Inboard Noise
- Computer Facilities
governments, navies and industries throughout the world a
gateway to the naval industries of The Netherlands - has been -Vibration Shock
achieved with great success. - Fragmentation
- Ergonomic Aspects
This success is largely the result of:
- Industrial Research
Continuous and intensive cooperation, both among the - Sensors, Weapon Control and Command
Netherlands Naval Industries and between the industry -Very Short Range Defence
and governmental research institutes which include - Subsurface Warning
-TNO Institute of Applied Physics - Integrated Command System
- Maritime Research Institute Netherlands
-Communications
-TNO-IWECO - Platform Systems Monitoring and Control
-The TNO Laboratory 'Prins Maurits'
-TNO Physics and Electronics Laboratory INNOVATION
-The TNO Institute for Perception Research on product innovation which includes:
- The various Dutch Universities of Technology.
- Hull Forms
This results in reliable, flexible and advanced naval ships - Equipment and Systems
with a high level of operational performance. Naval ships, - Propulsion and Manoeuvring Systems
both surface vessels and submarines, have proved - Low Noise Low Magnetic Signature Diesel Engines
themselves with many navies. Naval ships which can - Mooring Equipment
prove themselves for your country too, today and -A- Magnetic Systems
tomorrow! - Low Upkeep Watertight Doors
- Hydraulic Systems for Auxiliary Drive
The NNIG obtains maximum coverage for its members at
- Computer Aided Automation
the important defence exhibitions and other trade fair
- Remote Control Systems
events throughout the world. The smooth running of the
- Alternative Materials etc.
NNIG at these events is aided by the close co-operation
with the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion (NCH)
and the Department of Economic Affairs (EVD). VERSATILITY AND FLEXIBILITY OF THE INDUSTRY AND
ITS PRODUCTS
SEAFARING NATION All NNIG members highly appreciate the customer's input in
Since its origin the Netherlands has been a seafaring nation in
the form of requirements and/or specifications.
which the Navy played a leading role.
The customer very often wishes to receive support in the form
of transfer of knowledge, training, logistics, maintenance and
To support the Navy an efficient and all-round naval industry
related aspects of their operational use.
came into being at an early stage.
The Netherlands Naval Industries are fully prepared to
Ever since, it has kept pace with developments in naval
cooperate in this respect. Financial requirements, such as
architecture and payload technology and has played a leading
various forms of credit facilities, will receive the full attention
role in these developments.
of the NNIG members, as they may form an essential part of a
contract or business arrangement.
FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
The process from conceptual requirements up to
THE NETHERLANDS NAVAL INDUSTRIES GROUP IS
commissioning of a highly complex product requiring trained
READY TO SERVE YOU
personnel and large capital investments takes many years.
To streamline this process it is indeed essential to engage in
precontract research. Research that can provide new
opportunities and solve problems arising from practical use.
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CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS
Microwave systems FIAR Naval base design
Hollandse Signaalapparaten FR Lurssen Werft Blohm + Voss
Hughes Aircraft Company IFEN Empresa Nacional Bazan
Thomson CSF Intermarine FR Lurssen Werft
Karlskronavarvet
Military pyrotechnics Netherlands Naval Industries Group Naval guns
Stacchini Sud Nevesbu AB Bofors
SMA Breda Meccanica Bresciana
Mines SOFMA Creusot-Loire Industrie
DCN Yarrow Shipbuilders DCN
Empresa Nacional Bazan Empresa Nacional Bazan
Marconi Underwater Systems Minesweeping equipment OTO Melara
Thomson — CSF Abeking & Rasmussen RDM
FIAR
Naval patrol vessels
Mines (exercise) MacTaggart Scott
Abeking & Rasmussen
DCN Marconi Underwater Systems
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Marconi Underwater Systems SEPA
Alsthom
SOFMA Baglietto Shipyard
Mines (naval) Blohm + Voss
AB Bofors Missile control systems
DCN
Aerospatiale
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Mines & countermining charges Contraves Italiana
FBM Marine
Ailsa Perth Shipbuilders FIAR
FR Lurssen Werft
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Karlskronavarvet
DCN Matra Defence
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
FIAR SMA Royal Schelde
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
Thomson CSF Missile information Yarrow Shipbuilders
Thomson Sintra/ASM FIAR
Matra Defence Naval radar
Mines & countermeasure vessels Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
DCN Missile Installations Contraves Italiana
FIAR Aerospatiale Hollandse Signaalapparaten
FR Lurssen Werft DCN Hughes Aircraft Company
IFEN FIAR Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Intermarine Matra Defence SMA
SOFMA Thomson — CSF
Thomson — CSF Missile launching systems
Aerospatiale
Naval rockets
Mine countermeasures Blohm + Voss AB Bofors
Abeking & Rasmussen CISDEG
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
Naval systems, planning and Integration
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag Blohm + Voss
DCN DCN
FIAR
CISDEG
Empresa Nacional Bazan Elbit Computers
FR Lurssen Werft FIAR Hollandse Signaalapparaten
IFEN Hughes Aircraft Company Librascope Corporation
Marconi Underwater Systems Matra Defence Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Thomson CSF RDM SMA
SEPA
Minehunters Thomson — CSF Navigation aids
Abeking & Rasmussen FIAR
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Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Missile ships Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Blohm + Voss Abeking & Rasmussen Hughes Aircraft Company
CISDEG Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Netherlands Naval Industries Group
DCN Alsthom SEPA
Empresa Nacional Bazan
FBM Marine
Blohm Voss
4- Thomson — CSF -v,^ __^.
Bremer Vulkan
FIAR NBC protection equipment
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
FR Lurssen Werft Computers
IFEN
DCN Elbit
Empresa Nacional Bazan Etienne Lacroix
Intermarine Netherlands Naval Industries Group
FIAR
Karlskronavarvet Sekur
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
FR Lurssen Werft
Nevesbu
Karlskronavarvet
Night vision systems
SOFMA Matra Defence
Barr & Stroud |
Yarrow Shipbuilders Elbit Computers .'
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
FIAR
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Minehunting support and training systems Hughes Aircraft Company
Yarrow Shipbuilders
Datamat Netherlands Naval Industries Group
FR Lurssen Werft Officine Galileo
Marconi Underwater Systems
Mobile mine SEPA
Marconi Underwater Systems
Thomson — CSF
Mine-hunting equipment
Abeking & Rasmussen Motors, hydraulic Non-magnetic minesweepers
Datamat Hollandse Signaalapparaten Abeking & Rasmussen
Diagnostic/Retrieval System MacTaggart Scott FIAR
EDO Corporation Riva Calzoni FR Lurssen Werft
FIAR IFEN
MacTaggart Scott Motor torpedo boats Intermarine
Marconi Underwater Systems Abeking & Rasmussen MacTaggart Scott
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Cougar Holdings Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Riva Calzoni Empresa Nacional Bazan
FBM Marine Oceanographic instrumentation
SEPA
SMA FR Lurssen Werft EDO Corporation
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Marconi Underwater Systems
Melara Club Consortium
Minelayers Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Abeking & Rasmussen Multirole tugs and workboats
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Oceanographic survey ships
Blohm + Voss Empresa Nacional Bazan Abeking & Rasmussen
Bremer Vulkan Bremer Vulkan
Empresa Nacional Bazan Naval architects Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
FIAR Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyatd
FR Lurssen Werft Blohm + Voss Empresa Nacional Bazan
IFEN Bremer Vulkan Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Intermarine DCN FR Lurssen Werft
Karlskronavarvet Empresa Nacional Bazan Intermarine
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Netherlands Naval Industries Group
IKL Nevesbu
Minesweepers Karlskronavarvet Yarrow Shipbuilders
Abeking & Rasmussen Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Nevesbu Oceanographic systems integration
Blohm -+ Voss Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Bremer Vulkan
DCN Swan Hunter Shipbuilders EDO Corporation
Empresa Nacional Bazan Thyssen Nordseewerke Empresa Nacional Bazan
FBM Marine Yarrow Shipbuilders Marconi Underwater Systems
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RODRIQUEZ CANTIERI NAVALI SPA, MESSINA ALI- - RODRIQUEZ SPA IS A HOLDING COMPANY, IN-
SCAFISNAV SPA, MESSINA NAVALTECNICA SRL,
- CORPORATING ALL THE RODRIQUEZ GROUP
ANZIO SEASPEED LDT, MALTA ALIMAR SRL, NA-
- - ACTIVITIES FOR SOME TIME NOW ENGAGED IN
POLI BAGLIETTO SHIPYARD SPA, VARAZZE RO-
- - DIVERSIFYING ITS INTERESTS IN VARIOUS SEC-
DRIQUEZ SISTEMI NAVALI AVANZATI, MESSINA - TORS OF INDUSTRY AND SERVICES.
SERNAVI SRL, MESSINA RADIO TELEVISIONE PE-
-
ESSENTIAL FOR THIS GROUP IS SHIPBUILDING,
LORITANA SPA, MESSINA BAGLIETTO LINEA SRL,
-
RESEARCH, NAVIGATION AND FAST WATER
TORINO COSMO SRL, MESSINA ADISON SPA, MES-
- -
TRANSPORTATION. RECENTLY SEVERAL UNDER-
SINA ARGO COMPAGNIA FINANZIARIA SPA, MES-
-
TAKINGS SUCH AS APPLIED RESEARCH, INFORM-
ATICS AND ENGINEERING SLIPPORT THE TRADI-
SINA SICILGARDEN SPA, MESSINA IMSA INDUSTRIE
- -
TIONAL INVOLVEMENT OF RODRIQUEZ WHICH
MECCANICHE SRL, MESSINA RODRIQUEZ FINLEA-
-
ALSO HAS A REMARKABLE PRESENCE IN THE
SING SPA, MESSINA TECNODATA SPA, MESSINA
- -
BUILDING AND AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND
TECNOVA SRL, MESSINA ITALIA TELERILEVAMEN-
-
ADVANCED TERTIARY.
TO SRL, MESSINA
RODRIQUEZ S.p.A. Via - S. Raineri, 11 - 98100 Messina
TEL. 090/45055 - Fax: 090/362364 - Telex 980030 RODRIK I
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CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS
Offshore countermeasures Patrol boats, launches Propeller shaft couplings, flexible
Abeking & Rasmussen Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
EDO Corporation Cougar Holdings Blohm -I- Voss
FR Lurssen Wertt Cestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard DCN
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders DCN
Thomson - CSF FBM Marine Propeller shafts
FR Lurssen Werft Ailsa Perth Shipbuilders
Offshore patrol vessels Netherlands Naval Industries Group Blohm + Voss
Abeking & Rasmussen Bremer Vulkan
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Patrol boats: launches, tenders and pinnacles DCN
Alsthom Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Empresa Nacional Bazan
Baglietto Shipyard Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Bremer Vulkan DCN
Chantlers Dubigeon Alsthom FBM Marine Propeller shafts & intermediate shafts
Cougar Holdings FR Lurssen Werft Bremer Vulkan
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard Netherlands Naval Industries Group DCN
DCN Empresa Nacional Bazan
Empresa Nacional Bazan Periscope fairings Netherlands Naval Industries Group
FBM Marine Maschinenbau Gabler
Fincantieri Cantierl Navali Italiani Riva Calzoni Propellers, ship research
FR Lurssen Werft DCN
Intermarine Periscopes Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Karlskronavarvet Barr & Stroud
Melara Club Consortium MacTaggart Scott Propellers, ships
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Nevesbu Piezo electric ceramics DCN
Royal Schelde EDO Corporation Empresa Nacional Bazan
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Yarrow Shipbuilders Pilot boats
Abeking & Rasmussen Propulsion gearing
Oil drilling rigs Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders DCN
Blohm + Voss Spa Naval Shipyard
Crestitalia Melara Club Consortium
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani Mathiesens Badebyggerl Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Royal Schelde
Oil pollution control vessels
Nevesbu
Abeking & Rasmussen Propulsion machinery
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Plotting table Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
FR Lurssen Werft Datamat Ansaldo Sistemi Industnali
SMA Blohm + Voss
Oil rigsupply vessels and work boats
Thomson — CSF Bremer Vulkan
Abeking & Rasmussen DCN
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Pointing and tracking systems Empresa Nacional Bazan
Datamat Marconi Underwater Systems
Hughes Aircraft Company Motoren-und Turbinen-Union
Optical equipment
Librascope Corporation Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Contraves Italiana
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
SMA SACM
Hughes Aircraft Company
Plotting & tracking systems Propulsion machinery control
SMA Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Optical filters
Hughes Aircraft Company Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali
Pontoons Bremer Vulkan
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Optronics DCN
Blohm Voss
-I-
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Barr & Stroud Bremer Vulkan
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenla/Elsag Marconi Underwater Systems
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard
FIAR Motoren-und Turbinen-Union
DCN SEPA
Hollandse Signaalapparaten EDO Corporation
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Matra Defence Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Propulsion machinery surveillance
Ordnance DCN
Pontoon, self-propelled
Breda Meccanica Bresciana SEPA
Abeking & Rasmussen
OTO Melara Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Blohm Voss
-I-
Parts for diesel engines Propulsion systems
Bremer Vulkan
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Bremer Vulkan Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard
Empresa Nacional Bazan Empresa Nacional Bazan
Blohm + Voss
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Bremer Vulkan
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Netherlands Naval Industries Group DCN
SACM Empresa Nacional Bazan
Portable & containerised equipment
MacTaggart Scott
FIAP
Marconi Underwater Systems
Passenger ships Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Motoren-und Turbinen-Union
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Riva Calzoni
Alsthom Portable equipment for aircraft landing
SACM
Baglietto Shipyard SMA Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Blohm + Voss
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom Portable testing equipment
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard Gajon
Pumps
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
DCN Marconi Underwater Systems
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
MacTaggart Scott
Safare Crouzet
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Karlskronavarvet SEPA
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Teledyne Inet
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Radar antennas
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Power supplies Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
MagneTek (ALS) Contraves Italiana
Patrol boats SEPA Hughes Aircraft Company
Abeking & Rasmussen Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Pressure vessels Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Baglietto Shipyard Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders SMA
Blohm + Voss Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom Thomson — CSF
Cougar Holdings Empresa Nacional Bazan
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard Officine Panerai Radar countermeasures
DCN Thyssen Nordseewerke Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
FBM Marine Etienne Lacroix
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italian! Project management Hughes Aircraft Company
FR Lurssen Werft Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Thomson — CSF
Karlskronavarvet Bremer Vulkan
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Contraves Italiana Radar for fire-control
Nevesbu Empresa Nacional Bazan Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag
Royal Schelde FIAR Contraves Italiana
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Hollandse Signaalapparaten Hollandse Signaalapparaten
SOFMA Marconi Underwater Systems Hughes Aircraft Company
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Nevesbu Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Yarrow Shipbuilders Yarrow Shipbuilders SMA
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Radar for harbour supervision Salvage and boom vessels Shipbuilders & ship repairers
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Hughes Aircraft Company Abekin & Rasmussen
SMA Salvage vessels Bremer Vulkan
Thomson - CSF Abeking & Rasmussen DCN
Ailsa Perth Shipbuilders Empresa Nacional Bazan
Radar for navigation warning interception Baglietto Shipyard FBM Marine
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag Bremer Vulkan Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italian!
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Spa Naval Shipyard
Crestitalia Intermarine
SMA Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Karlskronavarvet
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Radar subsystem units RDM
Consorzio Sistemi Navali Selenia/Elsag Search and rescue vessels Royal Schelde
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Abeking & Rasmussen Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Hughes Aircraft Company Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Thyssen Nordseewerke
Baglietto Shipyard
Radar transponders Simulators
Bremer Vulkan
Hollandse Signaalappaiaten CISDEG
Cougar Holdings
Hughes Aircraft Company Datamat
Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard
SMA Nevesbu
Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
Elbit Computers
Radar, 360 maritime patrol FIAR
FIAR Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Hughes Aircraft Company
SMA Self-homing torpedo guidance head
Matra Defence
Hughes Aircraft Company
Radio, air Marconi Underwater Systems
SOFMA
SEPA
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Hughes Aircraft Company Ship & repair yard design
Thomson — CSF
Abeking & Rasmussen Simulators hyperbaric
Radio equipment Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders DCN
ELMER Blohm -I- Voss
Hollandse Signaalapparaten DCN Smoke production
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Empresa Nacional Bazan Loral Hycor
FR Lurssen Werft
Radio navigation equipment Netherlands Naval Industries Group Software services
ELMER Thyssen Nordseewerke Blohm + Voss
Hughes Aircraft Company DCN
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Ship & submarine design
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Nevesbu
Radio transmitters and receivers
ELMER DCN Sonar decoys
Empresa Nacional Bazan Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Hughes Aircraft Company Netherlands Naval Industries Group Thomson — CSF
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
RDM
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Sonar calibration equipment
Radio telephones Thyssen Nordseewerke Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Hollandse Signaalapparaten EDO Corporation
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Ship brass foundry for sonar and radar FIAR
DCN Marconi Underwater Systems
Radomes Safare Crouzet
DCN Ship defence systems SEPA
EDO Corporation Breda Meccanica Besciana Thomson Sintra/ASM
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Contraves
Hughes Aircraft Company Creusot- Loire Industrie Sonar equipment
Maschinenbau Gabler Hollandse Signaalapparaten Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
SMA LoralHycor EDO Corporation
Marconi Underwater Systems FIAR
Rangefinders Matra Defence Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Melara Club Consortium Hughes Aircraft Company
Hughes Aircraft Company Thomson — CSF Marconi Underwater Systems
Saab Instruments
Re-equipment, modernisation of naval vessels Safare Crouzet
Ship machinery
Blohm + Voss
Ailsa- Perth Shipbuilders Thomson —
CSF
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Thomson Sintra/ASM
Blohm Voss
-I-
MacTaggart Scott Welse
Bremer Vulkan
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Motoren-und Turbinen-Union
RDM Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Sonar equipment (passive active-intercept)
Royal Schelde Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Nevesbu
Welse EDO Corporation
FIAR
Ship repair/refit
Remote controls Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Hughes Aircraft Company
Motoren-und Turbmen-Union
Blohm Voss-I-
Marconi Underwater Systems
Bremer Vulkan
SEPA Safare Crouzet
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Thomson —
CSF
Remote level indicator equipment for Thomson Sintra/ASM
Melara Club Consortium
submarine trim tanks USEA
Royal Schelde
DCN Welse
Thyssen Nordseewerke
SEPA
Sonar equipment, hull fittings & hydraulics
Remote power control systems Ship stabilisers EDO Corporation
MagneTek (ALS) Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders FIAR
Blohm + Voss Hughes Aircraft Company
Research ships Marconi Underwater Systems
Abeking & Rasmussen Ship systems engineering Maschinenbau Gabler
Ailsa- Perth Shipbuilders Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Thomson — CSF
Alsthom Bremer Vulkan
Bremer Vulkan IKL Sonar interceptor, direct finder
Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom Melara Club Consortium Hollandse Signaalapparaten
DCN Nevesbu Hughes Aircraft Company
Empresa Nacional Bazan Marconi Underwater Systems
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Itallani Shipbuilders Thomson — CSF
FR Lurssen Werft Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Nevesbu Abeking & Rasmussen Sonar ranges (design and installation) .
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Baglietto Shipyard DCN
Yarrow Shipbuilders Blohm + Voss EDO Corporation
Bremer Vulkan FIAR
Reverse reduction gears, oil operated Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom Hughes Aircraft Company
Empresa Nacional Bazan DCN Marconi Underwater Systems
Empresa Nacional Bazan Thomson Sintra/ASM
Rocket launchers FBM Marine USEA
Blohm + Voss Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italian!
BPD Difesa E Spazio Karlskronavarvet Sonobuoys
Breda Meccanica Bresciana Netherlands Naval Industries Group FIAR
Creusot- Loire Industrie Royal Schelde Hughes Aircraft Company
DCN Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Thomson — CSF
S.A. Matra Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Thomson Sintra/ASM
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TO THE
THREATS
ONE MISSILE.
SEVERAL SYSTEMS
Against any threat on the low-and
very-low-altitude defence perimeter.
The answer: MISTRAL.
Terminal efficiency, accuracy,
sensitivity, short reaction time,
operational versatility are for Mistral's
the keys to success against flitting,
hard-to-detect targets.
An excellent cost/efficiency ratio
enables complete coverage of the
battlefield and sensitive points, and
self-protection of ships at sea.
MATRA DEFENSES
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Spare parts for diesel engines Submarine support equipment Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italian!
Ailsa Perth Shipbuilders Abeking & Rasmussen FR Lurssen Werft
Bremer Vulkan Datamat Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
Empresa Nacional Bazan Empresa Nacional Bazan
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani Maschinenbau Gabler Swath ships
Hughes Aircraft Company Netherlands Naval Industries Group Yarrow Shipbuilders
Netherlands Naval Industries Group RDM
SACM Switchboards
Submarine team and attack trainers Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali
Spares provisions Datamat
FBM Marine Hollandse Signaalapparaten Switchboards and switchgear
RDM Librascope Corporation Hughes Aircraft Company
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Special force/commando craft & equipment Tactical training simulators
FBM Marine Submarine winches Datamat
MacTaggart Scott DCN
Speed boats Netherlands Naval Industries Group Diagnostic/Retrieval systems
Abeking & Rasmussen Riva Calzoni EDO Corporation
Baglietto Shipyard Hughes Aircraft Company
Cougar Holdings Submarines Librascope Corporation
DCN Alsthom Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
FBM Marine Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
FR Lurssen Wertt DCN Tankers
Mathiesen's Badebyggerl Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft Bremer Vulkan
ILK Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Stabilising equipment Karlskronavarvet DCN
DCN Melara Club Consortium Empresa Nacional Bazan
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Netherlands Naval Industries Group Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Nevesbu Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Steam-raising plant, conventional
Bremer Vulkan
RDM Thyssen Nordseewerke
DCN
Submarines, conventional Tankers, small
Steam-raising plant, nuclear DCN Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
DCN Empresa Nacional Bazan Bremer Vulkan
Karlskronavarvet DCN
Steam turbines Nevesbu Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Blohm + Voss RDM Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Bremer Vulkan Thyssen Nordseewerke
Empresa Nacional Bazan Yarrow Shipbuilders Tanker, vessels
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Submarines, external propelling systems Alsthom
Steel alloy & special steel forgings, plates & Netherlands Naval Industries Group Bremer Vulkan '.
sections, stampings
Empresa Nacional Bazan Submarines, unmanned submersibles Tanks, oil & water storage
DCN Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Steering gear Empresa Nacional Bazan
Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Bremer Vulkan
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italian!
Subchasers Sekur
Submarines, wet Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Abeking & Rasmussen
DCN Thyssen Nordseewerke
Empresa Nacional Bazan
Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Submarine control systems Thechnical co-operation
CISDEG Submersible search and recovery systems Blohm + Voss
Datamat Abeking & Rasmussen FIAR
Netherlands Naval Industries Group DCN Hughes Aircraft Company .._._^
RDM
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Empresa Nacional Bazan
Saab Instruments Technical publications
SEPA Supply ships
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Welse Abeking & Rasmussen
Hughes Aircraft Company
Ailsa- Perth Shipbuilders
Librascope Corporation
Submarine distress buoy Bremer Vulkan
Marconi Underwater Systems DCN
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Empresa Nacional Bazan Telecommunication equipment
RDM Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
ELMER
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Melara Club Consortium I
Submarine fire-control Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Hughes Aircraft Company '
Hollandse Signaalapparaten Nevesbu Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Hughes Aircraft Company Royal Schelde
Thomson — CSF
Librascope Corporation Thyssen Nordseewerke
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Tenders
SMA Support services Abeking & Rasmussen
SEPA Blohm ^ Voss Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Thomson Smtra/ASM Bremer Vulkan Chantiers Dubigeon Alsthom
Welse Librascope Corporation Spa Naval Shipyard
Crestitalia
Melara Club Consortium Empresa Nacional Bazan
Submarine forward retractable hydroplanes Nevesbu FR Lurssen Werft
Abeking & Rasmussen Yarrow Shipbuilders Hughes Aircraft Company
MacTaggart Scott
Maschinenbau Gabler Support service vessels Tender vessels
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Abeking & Rasmussen
Bremer Vulkan Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Submarine hull equipment DCN Alsthom
MacTaggart Scott Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani Blohm Voss
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Netherlands Naval Industries Group FR Lurssen Werft Bremer Vulkan
RDM Melara Club Consortium DCN
Riva Calzoni Netherlands Naval Industries Group Empresa Nacional Bazan
Nevesbu Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Submarine inverters FR Lurssen Werft
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali Surface effect ships
MagneTek (ALS) Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Test equipment for fire-control systems
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Blohm + Voss DCN
DCN FIAR
Submarine mast actuation Empresa Nacional Bazan Hollandse Signaalapparaten
MacTaggart Scott FR Lurssen Werft Hughes Aircraft Company
Maschinenbau Gabler Karlskronavarvet SEPA
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Royal Schelde
RDM Thermal imaging systems
Riva Calzoni Surveillance craft Barr & Stroud
Abeking & Rasmussen Elbit Computers
Submarine snorkels Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders FIAR
Maschinenbau Gabler Baglietto Shipyard Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Netherlands Naval Industries Group Cougar Holdings Hughes Aircraft Company
RDM Empresa Nacional Bazan Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Riva Calzoni FBM Marine Officine Galileo
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SCIENCEy^SCOPE
Flying low-level missions at night or in adverse weather will be easier thanks to a new night-vision
navigation system from Hughes Aircraft Company. The Thermal Imaging Navigation Set (TINS),
designed for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Hornet, utilizes a thermal imaging sensor that provides pilots with
a TV-like image of the terrain ahead. The image is projected onto a heads-up display for viewing at
night or in poor visibility. The TINS system is pod mounted in a fixed, forward- staring position, and
can be reconfigured into different pods for a variety of aircraft.
Application of integrated circuit processing technology may lead to higher density packaging . For the
U.S. Navy's VLSIC Packaging Technology (VPT) program, Hughes will apply its high-density
multichip interconnect (HDMI) technique which uses integrated circuit processing technology to
build the substrate circuitry in a hybrid package. The polymide dielectric used in the HDMI process is
considered excellent for high-frequency device applications. The packaging technique is aimed at
meeting the need for higher density hybrid microelectronics to take advantage of the next generation
of integration using Very High Speed Integrated Circuits (VHSIC-II) chips.
A faster, deeper running,more accurate torpedo will counter enemy submarine threats through the
year 2000. The Mk-48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) wire-guided torpedo, under production at
Hughes for the U.S. Navy, uses an advanced digital-based active sonar, an inertial measurement unit, a
signal processor and two computers to home in on fast moving targets in shallow water, high seas,
strong thermal gradients, even under ice. A long, thin communications wire between the torpedo and
submarine serves as a real-time relay for changes in the torpedo's attack functions, improving the
probability of interception.
An automatic radar provides advanced warning for U.S. ships under possibility of attack. Built by
Hughes, the Mark 23 Target Acquisition System (Mk-23 TAS) counters both low altitude and high
angle cruise missiles or aircraft attacks with automatic or manual operation from target detection to
designation. The Mk-23 TAS utilizes rapid computer-controlled interrogation to detect friend from
foe, detects targets in heavy jamming, and turns on and off rapidly, thus remaining undetected by
hostile forces. The only fleet radar which fully supports NATO's Seasparrow Surface Missile System,
the Mk-23 TAS is currently aboard more than 30 U.S. Navy vessels.
Improved TOW missile Weapon System (WSTS)
enhanced capabilities based on proven
Test Sets offer
design and field experience, and improved reliability Built for the U.S. Marine Corps AH-IW Super
Cobra attack helicopter, the Hughes WSTS will let Marine Corps technicians verify operations
functions and isolate failures of the TOW missile's launcher in field environments. Hughes will also
provide the U.S. Navy with eight extended system test sets with enhanced self-test capability. The
WSTS design is in full compliance with the Naval Air Systems Command's common support
equipment policy, using government-approved standard parts, which enables greater cost efficiency in
both the manufacture and maintenance of such systems.
For more information write to: PO Box 45068, Los Angeles, CA 90045-0068 USA
HUGHES
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Hughes Aircraft Company
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Marconi Underwater Systems
Safare Crouzet Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Turbines, gas marine
ElbitComputers
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Torpedo control systems FIAR
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Netherlands Naval Industries Group
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Company
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Librascope Corporation Marconi Underwater Systems Turbines, steam marine
Marconi Underwater Systems Matra Defence Blohm + Voss
SEPA SEPA Bremer Vulkan
Welse Thomson - CSF DCN
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Torpedo decoys Training programmes RDM
DCN Blohm + Voss
Hollandse Signaalapparaten FIAR Ultra fast attack boats
Librascope Corporation Gajon Abeking & Rasmussen
Whitehead Hollandse Signaalapparaten Baglietto Shipyard
Hughes Aircraft Company Cougar Holdings
Torpedo depth & roll recorders Marconi Underwater Systems Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard
Hughes Aircraft Company Melara Club Consortium Empresa Nacional Bazan
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SEPA SEPA Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
Thomson — CSF
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Hughes Aircraft Company Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Marconi Underwater Systems Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft Underwater acoustic systems
SEPA Hughes Aircraft Company Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
Thomson Sintra/ASM Marconi Underwater Systems EDO Corporation
Melara Club Consortium FIAR
Torpedo launching systems RDM Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Abeking & Rasmussen SEPA Hughes Aircraft Company
DCN Thomson — CSF Marconi Underwater Systems
Hughes Aircraft Company Welse Officine Panerai
RDM Yarrow Shipbuilders Saab Instruments
SEPA Safare Crouzet
Transducer arrays SEPA
Torpedo order & reflection control EDO Corporation Thomson - CSF
Hughes Aircraft Company Hollandse Signaalapparaten USEA
Marconi Underwater Systems Hughes Aircraft Company Welse
Marconi Underwater Systems
Torpedo side-launchers Thomson — CSF Underwater communications
Abeking & Rasmussen Thomson Sintra/ASM EDO Corporation
DCN USEA Hollandse Signaalapparaten
Hughes Aircraft Company
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Abeking & Rasmussen EDO Corporation Officine Panerai
FR Lurssen Werft Hollandse Signaalapparaten Safare Crouzet
Marconi Underwater Systems Hughes Aircraft Company Thomson — CSF
RDM Marconi Underwater Systems USEA "
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Torpedo tubes Transducers EDO Corporation
DCN EDO Corporation FIAR
Empresa Nacional Bazan Hollandse Signaalapparaten Hughes Aircraft Company
RDM Hughes Aircraft Company MacTaggart Scott
SOFMA Marconi Underwater Systems Marconi Underqater Systems
Whitehead Thomson CSF — Thomson — CSF
Thomson Sintra/ASM
Torpedo workshops USEA Underwater television equipment
DCN Thomson -- CSF
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Marconi Underwater Systems
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Whitehead
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Torpedos FBM Marine Safare Crouzet
Hughes Aircraft Company USEA
DCN Welse
Company Mathiesens Badebyggeri
Hughes Aircraft
Marconi Underwater Systems Troops ships Warship design
Matra Defence Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Abeking & Rasmussen
SOFMA Bremer Vulkan Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders
Whitehead Division of Gilardini
Spa Naval Shipyard
Crestitalia Blohm + Voss
Empresa Nacional Bazan Bremer Vulkan
Towed array systems Nevesbu DCN
EDO Corporation Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales Empresa Nacional Bazan
FIAR Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Hollandse Signaalapparaten
FR Lurssen Werft
Hughes Aircraft Company Tugs Katlskronavarvet
MacTaggart Scott Ailsa-Perth Shipbuilders Melara Club Consortium
Marconi Underwater Systems Bremer Vulkan Netherlands Naval Industries Group
Thomson — CSF Crestitalia Spa Naval Shipyard Nevesbu
DCN RDM
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Bremer Vulkan FBM Marine Yarrow Shipbuilders
EDO Corporation Societe Francaise De Constructions Navales
FIAR
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Hughes Aircraft Company Bremer Vulkan Blohm + Voss
Marconi Underwater Systems DCN DCN
Thomson — CSF Empresa Nacional Bazan Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani
Motoren-und Turbinen-Union FR Lurssen Werft
Towed arrays Melara Club Consortium
Turbines Netherlands Naval Industries Group
EDO Corporation
FIAR Bremer Vulkan Nevesbu
Hughes Aircraft Company DCN RDM
Marconi Underwater Systems Empresa Nacional Bazan SEPA
Thomson — CSF Netherlands Naval Industries Group Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
USEA RDM Yarrow Shipbuilders
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Technologies
IKL has met the exacting require- always sure of the early application
ments of high-performance systems of the latest submarine technologies
for decades. To date more than by highly experienced IKL engineers
100 IKL designed submarines have who are noted for their particularly
been built, or are under construction, inventive abilities. This experience
for 18 different countries. is furthermore reinforced by an
More than 370 highly qualified active and permanent know-how
IKL staff members, working on a interchange between friendly Navies,
sound basis of assured knowledge shipyards and IKL.
and experience, are engaged in the
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tailored to the specific requirements Prof. Gabler Nachf. GmbH
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submerged target, to identify and neutralize the vehicle in the proximity of a mine;
it, should it turn to be either a bottom or a • Low acoustic signature;
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To achieve this the underwater vehicle can hydraulic source in oleopneumatic accumulators (power pack) onboard the vehicle;
release a highly destructive charge in the • Use of a closed loop TV system and of an electronic scan sonar capable of providing
case of the bottom mine or cutting the a trueimage of the mine;
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small charge secured to a cutting device. oleopneumatic accumulator recharge system.
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For more than 25 years MASCHINENBAU GABLER has
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Contents
Foreword [81] France 170 Panama 423
Gabon 202 Papua New Guinea 424
Acknowledgements [99] Gambia (See Senegambia) Paraguay 425
Germany (East) 204 Peru 426
Glossary [101] Germany (West) 211 Philippines 434
Ghana 230 Poland 440
Pennant List of Major Surface Greece 232 Portugal 447
Ships [103] Grenada 243 Qatar 453
Guatemala 243 Romania 454
Guinea 245 Sabah 458
SHIP REFERENCE SECTION Guinea-Bissau 246 St Kitts-Nevis 459
Albania 2 Guyana 246 St Lucia 459
Algeria 3 Haiti 247 St Vincent and the Grenadines .. 460
Angola 7 Honduras 247 Saudi Arabia 460
Anguilla 9 Hong Kong 249 Senegambia 465
Antigua and Barbuda 9 Hungary 251 Seychelles 467
Argentina 9 Iceland 251 Sierra Leone 468
Australia 21 India,Navy 252 Singapore 468
Austria 35 Coast Guard 264 Solomon Islands 472
Bahamas 36 Indonesia 265 Somalia 473
Bahrain 37 Iran 275 South Africa 474
Bangladesh 39 Iraq 282 Spam 478
Barbados 43 Ireland 287 SriLanka 493
Belgium 44 Israel 288 Sudan 495
Belize 48 Italy 292 Surinam 496
Benin 48 Ivory Coast 313 Sweden 497
Bermuda 49 Jamaica 314 Switzerland 510
Bolivia 49 Japan, Maritime Self Defence Syria 510
Brazil 50 Force 315 Taiwan 512
Brunei 65 Maritime Safety Agency 333 Tanzania 523
Bulgaria 66 Jordan 341 Thailand 524
Burma 70 Kampuchea 342 Togo 533
Cameroon 72 Kenya 343 Tonga 533
Canada, Navy 74 Korea, Democratic People's Trinidad and Tobago 534
Coast Guard 83 Republic (North) 344 Tunisia 535
Cape Verde 91 Korea, Republic (South) 348 Turkey 538
Chile 91 Kuwait 356 Turks and Caicos 555
China, People's Republic 100 Laos 358 Union of Soviet Socialist
Colombia 120 Lebanon 358 Republics 556
Comoro Islands 123 Liberia 359 United Arab Emirates 648
Congo 124 Libya 359 United Kingdom 651
Cook Islands 125 Madagascar 364 United States of America, Navy .. 690
Costa Rica 125 Malawi 365 Coast Guard 775
Cuba 126 Malaysia 365 Uruguay 784
Cyprus, Republic 129 Maldives 371 Vanuatu 787
Cyprus, Turkish Republic Mali 372 Venezuela 788
(North) 129 Malta 372 Vietnam 793
Czechoslovakia 130 Mauritania 373 Virgin Islands 795
Denmark 130 Mauritius 374 Western Samoa 795
Djibouti 140 Mexico 374 Yemen Arab Republic (North) .. 796
Dominica 140 Montserrat 380 Yemen People's Democratic
Dominican Republic 141 Morocco 380 Republic (South) 796
Ecuador 144 Mozambique 383 Yugoslavia 797
Egypt 148 NATO 383 Zaire 804
El Salvador 155 Netherlands 384 Zanzibar 804
Equatorial Guinea 156 New Zealand 394
Ethiopia 156 Nicaragua 398 Indexes
Faeroes 158 Nigeria 399 Named Ships 805
Falkland Islands 159 Norway 404 Classes 823
Fiji 159 Oman 412 Aircraft 826
Finland 160 Pakistan 416
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Fore\A/ord
Limited conflict anticipation of the inevitable tragedy to come. More seriously, it is
"He knew that theessenceof war is violence and that moderation in also a genuine acknowledgement that, in the end, the man whose life
war is imbecihty". Writing in the first half of the last century, the is at risk must have the freedom to defend himself, even if at times it
historian Macaulay attributed view of conflict to one of King
this may be too little too late.
Charles' parliamentarians in the context of the English Civil War. Whenever time allows, it is essential to exercise these rules as
His implied criticism was about political mismanagement of the realistically as possible before Although a phase
committing forces.
military and owed nothing to the need for pre-emptive retaliation of escalating tension is now major naval exercises
written into all
against long range weapons, which today is the most likely cause worldwide, it tends to be a slow moving and unpopular part of the
when acts of 'controlled self defence' achieve less (or more) than the proceedings for most participants. This is usually because only
desired results. And yet the basis of defence within international law senior staff officers are fully involved and everyone else would much
is founded in a philosophy of minimum force, and on the whole rather get on with the business of exercising all their weapon
Western public opinion will stand for nothing else. This conflict of systems. This must be one of those instances when shore trainers are
interests between political expediency and the application of sound nearly as good as the real thing because the rate of gaming a series of
military principles has generated a vocabulary which Macaulay 'what happens if scenarios is so much greater than can be achieved
would have held in contempt Flexible response, limited conflict,
. at sea. Anyone who has been involved in these 'what if exercises
low intensity operations, crisis management, engagement,
rules of quickly becomes aware of how inadequate are even the most
conflict control, exclusion zones, termination on favourable terms carefully worded rules, because there are so many permutations of
— these are all expressions, and there are more, which have in what may happen next. Throw in a few individual international
common an impreciseness and ambiguity. There are many examples sensitivities and language nuances, and it is easy to see why there is
of the resultant confusion in the command and control of maritime such reluctance to manage affrays like the protection of merchant
operations during the last few years. And yet, in spite of that shipping in the Gulf by other than nationally controlled forces. The
confusion, the political fiction persists that the use of force can be UK, Netherlands and Belgium eventually did get together under the
determined in a premeditated and carefully calculated manner, auspices of the Western European Union to co-ordinate oper-
backed up if necessary by the sort of distant hands-on control which ational control of minesweeping operations. This single example,
is made possible in some circumstances by the speed and range of and the time it took to set up, merely serves to highlight the difficulty
satellite communications. of achieving a common international command and control over
In general. Rules of Engagement work on the basis of a first level operations involving anything more complex than a single well-
of political policy which sets out to maintain the status quo of defined task, like hunting for mines.
presence or intervention, and then either to escalate or de-escalate And yet, in spite of all the difficulties, those major navies which
as circumstances dictate.Depending on your viewpoint you can call have been involved in conflict have had a remarkably good decade.
this conflict control or crisis management. At the height of the Gulf The very ambiguities which make the use of limited naval force so
War there were observable differences between the conduct of difficult to control and define are one of its main attractions. As long
operations by the United States and the other Western navies as publicised maritime strategies are not too specific, and doctrines
involved. After the USS Stark incident, and possibly before, the US allow room for manoeuvre and compromise, the naval strength of
Navy was clearly not afraid to use force decisively 'to terminate the West can remain a real force for international peace, particularly
hostilities on terms favourable to the United States', and it is fair to if as much effort is now
put into understanding and improving the
say that this policy worked. Inevitably there was spme pain, as well mechanisms of Rules of Engagement as has previously been devoted
as a few domestic and international misunderstandings which are to planning all out war with the navies of the Warsaw Pact.
likely to be a permanent feature of any war fought in the glare of the In the 1980s naval force has been used in the South Atlantic
Western media. By contrast, other allied navies, some of which had (Falklands). in the Caribbean (Grenada) and in the Indian Ocean
been there since 1980, were concerned only to aid the safe passage of (Maldives) to bringdown territorial dictators who had forgotten, or
merchant shipping under national flags and 'to contribute to never learned, the lesson of the elTects of superior naval power. In the
stability and economic confidence in the region'. This was proving Mediterranean. Libya's defiance of international law has been
to be a long drawn out business, achieving its own limited aim of contained from the sea, and may have to be again. By contrast, the
containment in the hopeful expectation that somethmg would turn limits of territorial intervention have again been demonstrated on
up (rather than down) to justify years of patience and moderation. different scales in the Lebanon and in Afghanistan.
There are legitimate arguments in favour of both policies, although In spite of the dilTerences in politico-military objectives and
to the military mind the virtues of decisive action seem to lose none failure to achieve a coherent international command and control.
of their appeal, particularly when dealing with unreasonable men. Western navies in the Gulf have taken on terrorism by gunboat in its
The second level of conflict control is concerned with specific own backyard and gained in confidence and sense of purpose
instructions relating to when and where various manoeuvres, such through that confrontation. It has also been an important de-
as attack or arrest, are allowable within the complications of monstration that the successful hit and run tactics of the urban
international maritime law governing such things as the right to guerrilla and jungle fighter have little chance when the international
stop and search in claimed territorial waters. An example of the community is able to concentrate its force in a way which owes
generated by this section was the maritime Exclusion
difficulties nothing to the impermanence of standing armies billeted on foreign
Zone declared around the Falkland Islands by the United Kingdom soil, and can only be achieved with ease when territorial boundaries
in 1982. The problems this caused to the British Task Force do not have to be crossed or national airspaces violated. While the
Commander are documented, as is the international confusion
well lessons from the Gulf remain in the forefront of political memories,
and recrimination caused when a group of Argentinian warships authoritarian states which decide to flout international law for their
were attacked outside the zone because they threatened the own purposes will first have to calculate their vulnerability to an
successful outcome of the operation. To the question "if the attack orchestrated campaign by powerful naval forces increasingly able to
was legitimate why have the exclusion area at all?" there is no put up an elTective defence against the armoury of anti-surface
answer other than to admit that the zone was a politically expedient missiles which, as little as 10 years ago, was thought to herald the
fiction which was never intended to 'contain' the battle and yet but end of naval intervention by surface ships.
for the speed of modern communications, and the insistence of the Assuming pcrestroika holds up and the risk of Superpower
naval Commander on the spot, might have lost the campaign, and confrontation recedes, some regional instabilities are going to
subsequently continues to cause minor political embarrassment increase, not least where the iron hand of Soviet control has been
years after the event. When asked his view after the South Atlantic relaxed. Local conflicts, particularly those traditional enmities
conflict, the Royal Navy Task Force Commander replied: "gener- which exist outside the boundaries of the major industrial nations,
ally speaking my rules of engagement were timely and apposite, will be less constrained by Superpower fears of horizontal escalation
though they were more restrictive than I, as a military commander, to World War, and some of them will threaten the economic
would always have wished". Given a couple of years' training in the interests of industrialised nations as well as being a breeding ground
corridors of power, Macaulay himself could not have put it better. for international terrorism.
The last level of Rules of Engagement gives additional guidance There is also the danger of the proliferation of chemical and even
and amplification to try and plug the gaps left by attempts to be nuclear weapons. Western nations may again have to intervene as
precise at the second level. Overriding all is the reiteration of the they have in the Gulf, and with a level of force calculated to ensure
right of self-defence, which the cynic out there in the firing line can military success without alienating responsible international
unkindly interpret as the bureaucratic 'washing of hands' in opinion. The US Navy is the key player, but politically it will be
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immeasurably strengthened if contributions are forthcoming from ships. In the defensive ASW battle, numerical superiority is not just
other naval powers with worldwide intervention capabilities. This an insurance, it is the sine qua nan, as is the freedom to take on this
ought to include all the major maritime NATO partners (and threat at the most advantageous time and place, which may often be
possibly in due course Japan as well), but to break out of the present in those very seas and straits which the Soviets would like to see
unilateral mind-set will lirsl require a serious attempt to achieve a regulated.
common philosophy and agreement on Rules of Engagement for Where the West may be on less firm ground is in the deployment
the control of limited contlict at sea. It would be nice to believe that of carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft withdeep strike capabilities, and
NATO could undertake such an exercise but its tradition of the proliferation of sea-launched land attack cruise missiles. It
ignoring the world outside its self-imposed geographical bound- seems more likely that these weapon systems, and not geographical
aries does not suggest that this is likely. limitations on warship movements, will become the centre ground
The Western European Union achieved a first step in the Gulf for maritime arms reduction negotiations if and when they get
minesweeping effort but was either unable or unwilling to extend its underway.
involvement to the convoy or escort aspects of the wider operations. In ship construction, the highlights of the last twelve months have
And although he would never admit it in public, who could blame been the appearance of the fourth and last Kiev class aircraft carrier,
the naval Commander who would prefer not to have the additional Baku, with its phased-array radar capable of full air battle
complication of having other nationals under his control during operational control. It is also interesting to see the emphasis given to
difficult and sensitive operations? The most likely outcome is the SA-N-9 air defence SAM system. The SA-N-9 has had a
therefore that nothing will happen at all until the next major chequered introduction to Fleet service, appearing initially without
problem occurs, when once again crisis management will have to fill the fire control radars in the Vdaloy in 1980 and then in the aircraft
the gap left by inadequate long term international planning. That carrier Novorossiysk and follow-on units of the Kirov class, while
means more operational mistakes, more misunderstanding and clearly still in a non-operational state. There are many precedents
recriminations, more innocent people involved, and more pro- for the Soviets taking to sea weapon systems which are still being
tracted engagement of inferior forces than would be the case if the developed, perhaps the best example being the SS-N-14 first
free nations were able to put together contingency plans in advance. installed in the Kresta II in 1969 and only becoming operational in
And where stands the enigmatic Soviet Fleet in future limited 1975, by which time 10 ships were already at sea with the system
conflicts? So far it has been pretty much on the sidelines, as it was in installed.
the Brezhnev era: not much trusted by its higher command; built for Progress on the next generation of aircraft carriers will be easier
a Superpower war of attrition, where submarines would be the key to review once Tbilisi starts her sea trials later this year in the Black
factor; iDlocked, marked and generally out-manoeuvred by the US Sea. Tbilisi is the first of a new class of two ships. It is now thought
Navy; and with neither the right balance of airborne and support unlikely that she is nuclear-powered and also that there may be
forces, nor the operational expertise and self-confidence needed for delays in developing the next generation of VSTOL aircraft. A
low intensity operations. If that is one view, there is another which major effort has gone into testing a 'Flanker' variant so that
can point to the growing number of aircraft carriers including fixed- operational fixed-wing fighter aircraft squadrons can be embarked
wing fighters, access to base facilities in every major Ocean and, by the early 1990s. It is certain that phased-array radars and
more recently, the experience gained in a successful low key presence improved command and control will be a feature, but otherwise her
in the Gulf. Whatever the current intentions, the potential to make aviation strength and capability initially is not going to be a great
trouble is formidable, and a task force consisting of Baku, Kalinin improvement on the Kiev class. Too much flight deck space is
and half a dozen Sovremennys and Udaloys advancing purposefully wasted on assorted armaments. As the Soviets progress steadily up
towards some trouble spot or other could be guaranteed to escalate the learning curve of carrier operations, the next step is an even
tension worldwide even in these enlightened days. bigger ship perhaps with a flight deck design more akin to the Strike
carriers of the United States. Attributing specific roles is a favourite
The Soviet Union activity of those who like their warships in neat categories, but the
If there have been gains in the withdrawal of Soviet troops in truth is that the air capable platform is a multi-purpose ship whose
Central Europe and from some of the Soviet Empire's eastern and uses range from gunboat diplomacy through a whole spectrum of
southern boundaries, there is no sign yet of a significant reduction in war roles, including amphibious warfare, ASW, air defence and land
the warship building effort. Some observers have drawn comfort attack. The one certainty is that ships at sea cannot depend on the
from the news that the four major Fleets are spending more time availability of land-based aircraft to give them the support they
alongside in their home ports, and overall numbers of ship and need.
submarine deployments 'out of area' continue to show a decline Shore-based naval air developments include progress on the
from the peak in 1984. But by Western naval standards that peak 'Tag-D' seaplane which is the same size as the 'Bear D' re-
was always something of a molehill, and there is nothing here that connaissance aircraft and is to replace the ageing ASW 'Mays' and
could be described as indicating a major change in policy. What is 'Mails'. It may also be used for logistic support in sheltered waters.
more certain is that the USSR has a serious economic crisis because The third Kirov battle cruiser, the Kalinin, started work up in the
of the drop in oil revenues, which may account for as much as three Barents Sea at the end of 1988. She is unusual in having a new close-
quarters of her hard currency income. Under the circumstances it in weapon system which appears to combine the merits of the
would be surprising if the navy was not to have some restrictions short-range quick reaction SAM and the Gatling type gun. There is
placed on its fuel consumption for worldwide deployments. In a fourth ship of this class fitting out. Production continues on the
addition, the scale of major Warsaw Pact exercises in 1988 was also Slava class cruisers, the Sovremenny and Vdaloy class destroyers
reduced in the Baltic and Black Seas, and to a lesser extent in the and the Krivak III, Grislia Kand Koni class frigates, the latter being
Northern Fleet areas. This seems to indicate a genuine desire not to for export only. The first of a new class of frigate, slightly larger than
alarm the soft underbelly tif Western public opinion or contradict the Krivak and with full helicopter facilities, was launched at
the impression given by the flow of arms reduction and deployment Kaliningrad in May 1988 and should start sea trials this Autumn. A
limitation proposals coming out of Moscow. These proposals have new type of LST successor to Ropuchka is also building, as are eight
frequently embraced restrictions to be placed on naval force levels other types of fast attack and patrol craft.
and deployments in international straits and regional seas and the New submarines are entering service at the rate of about five/six
setting up of zones of peace. There is also mileage being made out of nuclears and four diesels (with three for export) per year, which is a
scrapping some of the backlog of elderly ships and submarines, reduction on new numbers, but not in weapons capabilities.
hull
many of which have not been fully operational for years. More The increased size and magazine capacities of the 'Typhoon' and
obsolescent ships were paid off in 1988 than in any previous year, 'Oscar IF classes more than compensate for the slight reduction in
but there are still many more of 1950s and 60s vintage to go. annual building rates over the period. 'Typhoon' and 'Delta IV'
While the West's official response has been negligible so far, there class SSBN programmes continue and new attack submarine
are those who maintain that the Soviets are showing good faith by production centres on the lengthened 'Oscar IF SSGN at one a year,
agreeing to intrusive verification and that NATO has a numerical the 'Akula' SSN, also at one a year (which could double if normal
advantage in all forms of warship other than submarines. The precedent is followed and a second yard is involved), the 'Victor III'
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completed conversion with an enlarged central section, which it is MM 40. If intended for the liast (ierman Navy, this class will be a
assumed is a cruise missile/torpedo/mine magazine. The conversion replacement for the ageing Osiis.
takes about two years and up to another 13 of the class are in On the southern flank the Romanian Navy, like the country itself,
dockyard hands. Yet another 'Yankee' hull is being used as the trials is slowing to a halt. Ships hardly ever go to sea; the new destroyer,
platform for the SS-NX-24, which is a prototype long range land Muntcnia, was de-activated in mid- 19X8 and no new ships or
attack cruise missile thought to be able to deliver a one megaton submarines have been acquired or built in the last year. Bulgaria
weapon to at least 2200 nautical miles. A new class of SSGN to and Albania, particularly the latter, continue their operational
embark this weapon is confidently expected. decline with only the less aligned Yugoslavia showing any sign of
A balanced assessment of the operational elTectiveness of the real progress. The first Kohra class corvette is taking a long time to
Soviet Fleet is the examination question that the Intelligence fit out as arguments continue over the relative merits of Western and
analyst dreads. By NATO naval standards they have too many Soviet weapon systems.
conscripts in their surface ships for too short a time (a quarter of the
junior ratings change every six months) to do other than train most Northern Europe
of the sailors in only one specific task. There are no technically On the Warsaw Pact's northern flank Finland is building four
skilled ratings at sea and systems are designed to be simple and missile attack craft to animproved Helsinki design with waterjet
rugged so that most maintenance can be carried out alongside by propulsion, and in early 1989 ordered a large minelayer which can
the base staff. When deployed, there are a few friendly overseas double up as a transport and support ship.
facilities in Cuba, Angola, Syria, Ethiopia, South Yemen and In Sweden, the debate on inadequate defence funding has finally
Vietnam, but much reliance is placed on 50 odd repair ships and reached the point where a decision may have to be made either to
submarine tenders positioned wherever they may be needed. On guarantee a long term 3 per cent increase in the annual budget or
the whole, time spent at sea has always been much less than in redefine the role of the armed two or three
forces within the next
NATO navies. Exercises are still basic and weapon firings over- years. At 2.5 per cent of GNP on defence has
the expenditure
orchestrated and predictable. Some of the public criticisms levelled reached the lowest level since before the Second World War, and
by the Soviet Task Force Commander in the Gulf at the state of there are reports of ships having to return to harbour in the middle
training of ships onon station were particularly severe,
arrival of a search for coastal intruders because there is insufficient money
blaming the too simple standards of the instruction manuals and the to pay the sailors the necessary overtime. Some compromise seems
wide gap between paper exercises and war preparedness in a multi- inevitable, although the Swedish Navy's requirement for a future
threat environment. There is also a suspicion that even in the force level of 60 ships divided between four flotillas is unlikely to be
operational submarine flotillas (which have first choice of the best achieved. A choice may have to be made between the traditional
people) it is the same few ships' companies which deploy time after priority of being geared up to counter all-out invasion and the
time, while the majority never reach a standard where they can be rather different demands of low intensity operations, including the
trusted out of area. prevention of territorial violations. Once the present submarine and
The whole of this rather unattractive assessment is so consistent corvette building programmes have completed, the plan is to follow
with much that is ineflRcient and mismanaged in all aspects of Soviet on with two types of multi-purpose surface effect ships which can
industrial life that none of it should come as any great surprise. And change roles depending upon the operational requirement at the
yet the impression of incompetence is too easily overstated. Ships time. The ability to fire ASW ordnance in the form of torpedoes and
and submarines deploy for long periods and seldom get into depth charges is seen as a priority, as is minelaying and minehunt-
difficulties. In the Indian Navy, which is in the unique position of ing, A new class of submarine, preferably with an air-independent
being able to make direct equipment comparisons, at least one propulsion system, will also be needed. In the last 20 years the Navy
commanding officer is on record as preferring the robust, simple and has declined in ship numbers by half. In such circumstances morale
workmanlike Soviet weapon systems to the complicated, manpower is difficult to maintain, and should Karlskronavarvet Shipyard
intensive, and less reliable technology of the West. And how much close after completing the Gotehorg class, future ships would have to
tactical skill do you need to launch a homing torpedo or guided be built abroad. Some urgent decisions on defence expenditure are
missile against economic and reinforcement shipping, which by its required if the drift to passive neijtrality is to be checked.
own admission NATO has insuflficient forces to defend? Time and Norway and Denmark too have long traditions of neutrality, and
again the eye is caught by the sheer numbers of modern submarines many people would have liked to return to it after the Second World
and major warships. Neither should we forget the weight of War. Both countries eventually elected to join NATO because the
experience which is slowly being acquired, not least by contact at sea proposed alternative of a Scandinavian Defence Pact linked to the
with Western navies. If self criticism is allowed to flourish and Western powers was unacceptable to Sweden. Nonetheless, both
Command initiative given some encouragement, this could become countries have always set conditions on membership, particularly
a navy with even more formidable potential than it has already. relating to nuclear weapons and the prepositioning of men and
Forecasts of the development of the Soviet Heet in the next decade equipment. Whereas Norway has a visible commitment to main-
tend to focus on the speed of the technology transfer by a taining the strength of her navy, it is less easy to be optimistic about
combination of Western commercial greed and Soviet theft and Denmark. The hiatus caused by the temporary ban in 1988 on visits
espionage, all of which in the Gorbachev era are flourishing as never by US Naval ships, although overcome, did nothing to allay the
before. Of greater significance would be liberalisation of their fears of those who believe that the ground is shifting under Northern
officers and men from the dead hand of central control and slavish Europe's commitment to the Atlantic alliance. Norway's first Ulci
adherence to the training manuals. Although this is an issue recently class submarine is undergoing first of class trials, and nine of the
much discussed in Soviet military journals, there are few signs yet older Kohben class are being modernised, including three for
that it is having much of an impact at sea. Denmark. The Oslo class frigate update is proving a great success,
giving a new lease of life to the live ships of the class. New MCMVs
Non-Soviet Warsaw Pact are to be ordered this year and there are ambitious plans to replace
The Soviet Navy's reduction in operational activity because of most fast patrol craft by the year 2000. In Denmark the navy's two
financial constraint is reflected in similar limits which have been largest ships are laid up and unlikely to return to sea; modernisation
imposed on all the Warsaw Pact navies. There were no major joint Work is progressing
plans for the three other frigates are uncertain.
exercises in either the Black or Baltic Seas in the last year, and not on the seven of the Standard Flex 300 patrol ships and on four
first
much activity in non-Soviet Warsaw Pact new construction ships. large fishery protection ships of frigate size but very limited
The Polish Navy is thought to be gaining more resources at the armament.
expense of the army but is still waiting for its second 'Kilo" class If Gorbachev's policies have managed to sow further doubts
submarine, although the 'Foxtrot' leased in 1987 has now been about the need for strong defences in Scandinavian countries, it is a
permanently transferred. The Kashin class acquired in DDG fair bet that the cohesion of NATO in the coining decade depends
January 1988 assumed the Flagship role, but the indigenously most on events either side of the Rhine. It has been apparent for
designed Kaszuh class frigate is clearly not a success and the some years that large sections of the West German population were
remainder of the programme has probably been cancelled. The only becoming increasingly unhappy playing host to NATO's armies
southern Baltic has been caused by a new
real stir of interest in the and air forces, and the attendant implication that Germany was the
class of diesel powered missile corvette building at Peenewerft selected battlefield for a Superpower war to come. While Soviet
Shipyard in East Germany. The first of class was on sea trials in late tanks were parked with their engines running on the other side of the
1988 flying the East German flag, although like the Parchim II Iron Curtain, and the last scraps of the Second World War humble
which was built in the same yard, it may ultimately be intended for pie had still to be eaten, political assent for a strong commitment to
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nation of people not given to false modesty, is reasonably entitled once again, logic would suggest some shift in priorities, not least to
to ask whether this is still the best way of ensuring their own defenee, alleviate the stretch on a surface Fleet hard pressed to meet its
now that the eurtain of oppression whieh has blanketed Eastern peacetime tasks in which the Gulf commitment alone still absorbs a
Europe for 45 years is beginning to lift. The opportunities to ereate quarter of the available destroyer and frigate time each year. There
some form of political rapprochement with their eastern neighbours are now more Britons in uniform stationed on the continent than
is a powerful counter-attraction which is unlikely to gain much there are sailors in the Royal Navy. But without a national policy it
support from some of their present Alliance partners. Even allowing is not easy to make the case for forces to meet national commit-
for journalistic overstatements, it does seem that there is a ments, even though many warships spend most of their useful lives
disenchantment with the present Government's low profile Atlanti- doing nothing else. The Royal Navy's failure adequately to articu-
cism and a strong desire to look at other alternatives. None of this late this simple message in the last decade is at least partly to be
suggests that West Germany is about to leave NATO, but there is no blamed on the increasingly joint service nature of the Defence Staff,
doubt that the ground rules for her continued commitment are which culminated in the emasculation of the Service Chiefs in
beginning to change, and that many in the country are relishing the January 1985. The present politico-military climate and conven-
risk which is involved in this new defence dialogue. tional stability talks in Europe during this next year together
In August 1988 the Commander-in-Chief of the West German provide the best chance for several years for the restoration of the
Navy reported "insoluble problems if the Navy budget is cut primacy of a maritime strategy for a country whose dependency on
further", and it seems that the planned construction programme is the sea has in no definable way diminished since the Second World
inadequate to keep pace with the ageing of the Fleet. Also, there are War. But first we need a national defence policy in which forces
manpower shortages caused by the demographic trough which is available are first measured against national tasks, and then applied
affecting many western nations, and the decision to increase as contributions to NATO or any other alliance which best suits the
National Service from 5 to 18 months, to take effect on July 989,
1 1 1 interests of this country. To do it the other way round by pre-
has done nothing to endear the military to a large section of the pre-selection of a contribution to NATO and then to hope that the
civilian population. A shortage of naval helicopter pilots is a resultant forces will be all right for national purposes can only be
particular problem, but there are many others. described as perverse or, even worse, as pandering to special
In ship construction, project definition started in 1988 on a new interests.
class of submarine to be
ordered next year. Propulsion will be based There
is a danger of overexposing the sterile argument as to the
on the air-independent system which has been undergoing trials in actualnumbers of destroyers and frigates operational at any given
the Ul since November 1984. The first of a new class of four frigates moment. What is not in doubt is that the continuation of the actual
is to be laid down this year with a further four to come later, possibly order rate of 1.5 per annum for the last 10 years ( 1979-88) leads, as
to NATO NFR 90 design. The last two Bremen class frigates are night follows day, to a force of 30, assuming a slightly extended
fitting out, and 10 new minehunters have been ordered as a follow- 20 year life cycle for each ship. To catch up the backlog and main-
on to the 10 Hameln class which are due for completion in early tain the myth of 'about 50' means ordering three or four a year for
1991. the next four years at least, and there has been no sign that the
Moving along the North Sea's southern coast finds the Royal simple truth has been acknowledged, even though the stealthy
Netherlands Navy also under pressure after a new 10 year defence nature of the cut-back has been exposed by the Commons Defence
plan, which gives priority to the army's No 1 Corps at the expense of Committee. Quite simply, the surface Fleet is being reduced in the
equipment programmes for the air force, and to a lesser extent, the medium term, and yet according to the Commander-in-Chief
navy. The two remaining Van Speyk class frigates have been offered "about 50 destroyers and frigates is the absolute minimum to
to Indonesia, and the two Tramp class and four of the 10 Kortenaer discharge all our peacetime tasks." Note again the use of the word
class will not now be modernised. In spite of this cutback the Dutch peacetime. Neither is the procurement picture much happier in
navy will still be able to maintain two major task groups with amphibious capability, where after three or four years of vacillation
logistic support for ocean deployments and a smaller group in the over a replacement of Hermes as a commando helicopter platform
North Sea. The first of the Walrus class submarines started its one ship, tenders have been asked for at a cost which at least one
year sea trials last Autumn, and the first two Karel Doorman frigates shipbuilding consortium considers derisory if the requirement is to
have been launched; both are on track to commission in 1990. Plans be met. On the brighter side, the Trident SSBN and diesel-powered
are also in hand for a new fast combat support ship to a submarine programmes are almost running to time, and in the
Netherlands/Spanish design, and for an amphibious ship for the former case at less than the anticipated cost. The same cannot be
marines. The Canadian ECS Group of Companies and a Dutch said for the new construction 'W' class SSN, which is now being
consortium are investigating the application of a low powered talked about as entering service at the turn of the century. This
nuclear source which might be fitted in a Walrus (or follow-on means a gap of eight years after the last of the Trafalgar class
Moray) class hull to produce a hybrid air-independent propulsion commissions, and a resultant decrease in the overall numbers of
system, possibly giving the submerged endurance but not the SSNs in the late 1990s if the Valiant class reaches theend of its useful
sustained speed of full nuclear power. Like the Italian toroidal life before the first 'W' class is in service.
design, the German fuel cell and the Swedish Stirling engine, there is The end of the Type 42 and Type 22 frigate programme has
tail
an international market waiting impatiently for the first successful produced some impressive and capable ships in numbers which
breakthrough in the race to close the performance gap between reflect decisions taken in the 1970s. The newest frigate, the Type 23,
present day nuclear and diesel submarines, without incurring the is due to commission at theend of the year without a fully integrated
large support costs and political difficulties that go with the weapon control system, but in mitigation the problem reflects a
traditional high powered nuclear propulsion systems. demanding staff requirement needing new technology as the ship
evolved into a complex multi-purpose warship, much changed from
The United Kingdom the original simple design. A construction problem of a different
It has been a particularly difficult year for those who try and sort has been highlighted by the effect on towed array ships of
interpret UK defence policy. First a former Permanent Under prolonged operations at slow speeds in heavy seas. The Type 23s are
Secretary of the Ministry of Defence confirms that there is no being strengthened, and for different reasons longitudinal beams
strategy other than "a contribution to NATO" and, more em- have also had to be added to stretched Type 42 destroyers which
barrassingly, there is no national policy either. Then, in evidence to have experienced slamming problems in rough weather. It is
the House of Commons Defence Committee, another Under anticipated that the follow-on to the Type 42 air defence ship will be
Secretary, in answer to various questions on numbers of destroyers some derivative of the NFR 90 design, whether or not the whole
and frigates, manages to list so many different roles for so few ships project survives collaborative efforts.
that the conclusion becomes unavoidable that either he does not Operationally, the Royal Navy's reputation has been enhanced
take some of these tasks seriously, or his professional advisers are by its conduct in the Gulf. The principal aims of the Armilla patrol
overstating the capabilities of their ships. The answer probably lies are given as a guarantee of freedom of passage and defence of British
somewhere in between. What is perhaps less contentious is yet one and Commonwealth ships, a contribution to stability by the support
more year of naval decline as measured by operational ship and of friendly littoral states and an aid to economic confidence in the
serving personnel numbers, in marked contrast to the increase in region. The continuing commitment to this potential war zone and
spending on the British Army and the Royal Air Force units to the South Atlantic adds a sharper focus to peacetime training
stationed in West Germany —
that part of the NATO contribution routines which can otherwise become repetitive and self-serving.
which in resource allocation terms is more highly regarded. As The problems of recruiting and retaining the right quality of men
permanently billeted foreign armies together with their supporting and women are probably no worse than in many other Western
low Hying aircraft become increasingly unpopular in West Germany navies, but, inconveniently in these days of joint service staffs,
and the utility of navies working from international waters is proven morale still depends on officers and men having confidence that the
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people at the top are liglUiiig their corner successrully, both lor of Atlantic solidarity in particular. The priority lask for the navy
the necessary equipment to meet the commitments, and for the remains the defence of the territorial integrity of the Spanish
conditions of service which recognise the unique problems of the mainland and its island dependencies.
man who is at sea for long periods at a time. Not an easy trick to pull
when you no longer have any direct control over the budget; the new Mediterranean
management of the Royal Navy deserves every good wish in The large and impressive looking Italian Fleet also made its
tackling some major problems which have been accumulating for contribution during the dark days of the Gulf War, although there
some time. have been few reports on the effectiveness of the escorts and
minesweepers involved in that inhospitable climate. Between
Western Europe September 1987 and August 1988, some frigates, six minehunters
1 1
If, northern Europe seem unable
for differing reasons, the navies of and three support ships were deployed.
to get their priorities endorsed in the competition for resources with The decision to allow the Italian Navy to fly its own carrier-borne
armies and air forces, the same cannot be said of France. Attention STOVL aircraft was taken in principle in 1987, but the final repeal of
was drawn in this Foreword last year to the peculiar anomaly of Mussolini's 1920s law has taken another two years. Funding of the
maritime Britain placing its navy third in priority and continuing its aircraft remains a difficulty, and there has been no political urgency
slow rundown, while continental France invests heavily in naval in dealing with this or any of the other armed forces re-equipment
capabilities. The 1989 defence programme again made the French proposals put up by the Italian Ministry of Defence over a year ago.
Navy the main beneficiary with an increase of 12.6 per cent of its New construction submarine, destroyer, corvette and minehunter
equipment budget. Principal projects include: the modernisation of programmes are all moving forward but sometimes the impression
existing strategic submarines with the M4 missile; more nuclear is given, perhaps erroneously, that the high-powered shipbuilding
attack submarines; the nuclear-powered large deck aircraft carrier, industry is the main driving force. The navy would like a second
Charles de Gaulle; and the rapid implementation of a new patrol and Garibaldi class carrier, although there is no sign yet of funds being
surveillance frigate building programme. Although a quarter of the allocated.
servicemen are conscripts, in manpower terms this navy is now Of the other NATO aligned navies in the Mediterranean, Greece
larger by a few thousand than that of the United Kingdom. and Turkey have both made progress in the last year in the
In marked contrast to the situation in West Germany, and not modernisation of their Fleets. Greece has ordered four 'MEKO'
least because of the independent nature of its defence policy, the frigates and is building a new class of fast attack craft as well as five
national consensus on defence remains solid. The first priority is LSTs. Helicopters and maritime aircraft are the next priority.
nuclear deterrence, but the emphasis on an intervention capability Turkey has an active submarine programme, is building her own
worldwide is reinforced by the commitment to the shipborne air frigates and acquiring others second hand from West Germany.
strike squadrons and the platforms on which they are embarked. At Minehunters and LSTs are also on the agenda. Relations between
the height of the Gulf War, an aircraft carrier was despatched to the two countries seemed to be improving in 1988 with the prospects
augment the normal French naval presence in the Indian Ocean of greater trade and the establishment of an Ankara/Athens hot line,
which has been at a consistent level since the attacks on merchant but prolonged enmities over sovereignty issues in the Aegean Sea
shipping first began. and Cyprus are always likely to break through and further reduce
Links with NATO are not neglected and common operating the vitality ofNATO's weak southern region. In both countries the
manuals allow bilateral exercises as a matter of routine both in the naval priorities remain overwhelmingly the national defence of
Atlantic and Mediterranean. There remains no intention of re- islands, coast and sea lines of communication.
entering the US-dominated NATO integrated military command, At the eastern end of the Mediterranean, Israel's departing naval
and public statements continue to scorn the practical realities of the Commander, exasperated by the long-running battle with the
doctrine of flexible response. A newspaper headline in December General Staff over funds for new submarines and missile corvettes,
1988 announced "France keeps its distance while moving closer to indicated that he was not happy with plans to deal with the naval, as
NATO", which seems a suitably Gallic commentary on the state of opposed to just the coastal, defence threat.
French relationships with the Atlantic Alliance. There are those The Syrian contribution of limited base facilities to the Soviet
who believe that the French Navy suflfers in terms of operational Mediterranean Squadron at Tartous has put them in a strong
effectiveness by not being fully integrated with NATO, and that as a bargaining position, and rumours persist that they will be rewarded
result there is a traditional haphazardness in the areas of Command with 'Kilo" class submarines to replace the three 'Romeos' as well as
and Control and operating procedures which sometimes leads to the four Na)U4chka class missile class corvettes reported as building
operational confusion. Logistic backup is also thought to be a weak at Petrovsky Shipyard. None of these had been delivered by early
point. Nonetheless, the conditions of service are good, the navy is 1989.
held in high regard within the country, and it has the key role in Egypt has signed a five year contract with a US company for the
defence policy, all of which contributes to good morale. modernisation of four 'Romeo' class submarines to include Sub
Spain also has the advantage of having one foot in the Atlantic Harpoon and Mk 37 torpedoes.
and the other in the Mediterranean, but whereas France maintains Libya still seems to be expecting a third Koni class frigate from
an independent defence policy on the NATO periphery, the Spanish the Soviet Union, but overall the operational status of this navy is
have recognised that they cannot afford the financial costs of not impressive. Offsetting this she has a number of 'Scud' surface-to-
continuing non alignment, and are moving steadily towards a form surface missiles stationed on the coastline, a large inventory of
of Atlantic Alliance integration which best suits their particular Soviet sea mines which can be laid by any type of ship, and many
circumstances and with a naval emphasis on the Balearics/ small boats including remotely-piloted vehicles which can be used
Straits/Canaries areas. The Spaniards hope that an acceptable for terrorist-style attacks in sheltered waters. In some ways there are
formula for integration can be achieved by mid- 1989, but anyone marked similarities with Iran, but conditions off the Libyan coast
who is familiar with NATO Headquarters in Brussels and has are nothing like as conducive to this form of warfare as they are in
been struck on entry by the almost tangible atmosphere of the narrows and shallows of the Persian Gulf.
bureaucratic inertia will know that this timeseale may be unrealistic. Of North African navies it is perhaps surprising that
the other
Meanwhile the Spanish Navy has started operating regularly with Algeria has retained the two 'Romeo' class submarines on lease from
other NATO forces, has hosted a local exercise in the Straits of the Soviet Union, even though the two 'Kilos' delivered in October
Gibraltar this Spring and in the Autumn intends to send a 1987 and January 1988 are now fully operational.
submarine and a group of escorts, together with the new aircraft
carrier, Principe de Asliirias. to take part in a major exercise in the Central and Southern Africa
south west approaches to the English Channel and the Irish Sea. With the possible exception of Nigeria and South Africa, most of the
The absence of a carrier group support tanker is being made good non-Mediterranean African navies, particularly those supported by
by civilian lease until the combined Spanish/Netherlands design the Soviet Union, are in decline. Nigeria is making an effort to
support ship building at Ferrol is completed in 1991/92. As well as recover some of her neglected assets. One corvette is undergoing a
the frigate and corvette construction programmes currently in two year refit in Genoa during which 60 per cent of the 16 year old
hand, there are plans for new mine warfare vessels and patrol craft hull will have to be replaced - which is probably a fair commentary
and a second new carrier is high on the list of naval priorities. The on the effect that an equatorial climate has on ships not maintained
main problem is the shortage of suitably qualihed personnel, to the highest standards. Attempts are being made at joint exercises
particularly in the naval aviation and submarine branches. Recruit- and out of area cruises; also basic training ashore is being given
ing and retention is not helped by the lack of enthusiasm among the more attention. There is talk of acquiring submarines and a
population as a whole for spending money on defence in general (it delegation recently visited Brazil to discuss possible training.
is currently at about two percent of the GNP), and on the new idea The South African Navy conducted a two month exercise off the
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Atlantic coast, based at Walvis Bay, in the Autumn of 19H8. There The one failure of the year has been the ex-Soviet 'Charlie I' class
are indications that she intends to retain a presence in the Gulf of nuclear attack submarine leased at the beginning of 1988. This has
Guinea in order to continue monitoring activity on the western gained the unhappy local soubriquet of the Chernobyl cla,ss,and has
coast of Southern Africa. The islands of Siio Tome and Principe clearly had propulsion problems keeping it alongside most of the
have also been in the news in that area, with Portugal having plans time. There are unconfirmed reports from hostile environmental
to set up a military academy in Sao Tome, perhaps to balance groups of at least one nuclear scientist dying from radiation
assistance given by the Eastern Bloc, including Angola. South exposure. The West has long held suspicions that radiation control
Africa's submarines are being modernised, three more missile fast and health physics standards in Soviet nuclear submarines are not
attack craft are building and there are also rumours of plans to particularly good. It seems likely that this unhappy first experience
resurrect the two frigates now in reserve. In spite of official denials has had something to do with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's
reports persist of new construction submarines. There are growing reported announcement in February 1989 that there were "no
shipbuilding links with Chile and a thaw in relationships with the immediate plans to increase the numbers of nuclear submarines",
USSR. even though the Soviet Defence Minister has agreed in principle to
supply two or three more.
Indian Ocean That India intends to be the dominant regional maritime power
The navies of the Arabian peninsular may have been dwarfed by the from Suez to Malacca' can no longer be in doubt. In addition,
concentration of international maritime forces in the Gulf, but all numerous high level pronouncements since the US Fleet sailed
have been making steady progress in improving their coastal uninvited into the Bay of Bengal in 1971 have indicated a wish to be
defence capabilities. In ship construction terms the most significant able to challenge Superpower supremacy at least at the level of
development has been the order by Saudi Arabia of six Samlown normal US and Soviet Indian Ocean naval force deployments. The
class minehunters, the first to be delivered in 1990. In time this key question is whether expansionist aspirations extend beyond
should reduce the need for Western assistance every time there is a those first two objectives, and, even if that point has not yet been
mining problem in the region. Perhaps the most impressive reached, is there any danger of it happening at some time in the
performance in the shadow of the big guns assembled in the Straits future? This is an issue which is generating legitimate debate from
of Hormuz was Oman's small and efficient navy, fearlessly policing South Africa to Australia and beyond the Straits of Malacca. Those
merchant traffic separation zones throughout the war. on the Sub-Continent who may at first have doubted the utility of
Iran had one of its frigates and a missile attack craft sunk and a naval power must have been impressed by its successful application
second frigate severely damaged by the US Navy in April 1988. In first in Sri Lanka and then in the Maldives. The Indian Navy was
spite of their losses, the Iranian Navy is still a potential danger to also quick to make its presence felt in the Gulf shortly after the
merchant shipping. The various landing ships, in particular the ceasefire between Iran and Iraq.
Hengam class, are extremely active as mother ships for smaller craft The explanation most often heard from the Indians themselves is
and there is a large stockpile of sea mines. It would be sensible to that they fear collusion between Pakistan and China and the
assume that shortages of anti-ship missiles at the time of the 1988 possibility of an increase in Chinese naval activity in the Indian
ceasefire will by now have been made good through the inter- ocean. Maritime trade accounts for virtually all of India's economic
national arms market, and the construction of the 'Silkworm' shore links with the industrial world.
based missile sites should complete this year. With its gigantic and growing population, its close ties to the
Iraq's four new Italian-built Liipo class frigates and six missile Soviet Union, its nuclear research activity, its building up of bases in
corvettes have all been completed and could make an immediate the Nicobar-Andaman region and its intention to build new strike
impact on the naval balance in the Gulf. Italy lifted its embargo on attack aircraft carriers and modern submaiines, India is beginning
delivery of these ships in January, but outstandmg questions over to appear to nations on the oceanic rim as a potentially belligerent
payment, the need for refurbishment and work-up training have state. Furthermore it is difficult to offer those nations much
delayed delivery. With Iran determined to detain war material reassurance because one of the great strengths of sea power is that
bound to Iraq, there is risk of a flare-up during any Iraqi naval the true interpretation can be so vague and the options it offers so
transit of the Straits of Hormuz. Such was the random nature of the varied regardless of the original intentions. It is a pity thatsome of
mining campaign that it is probable that there are still minefields in those who analyse Soviet maritime policy don't give more emphasis
the northern part of the Gulf which Iraq may have to deal with on to this elusive quality.
her own. Meanwhile little progress has been made in settling the Pakistan's sudden burst of procurement activity with the pur-
dispute over the ownership of the Shatt al-Arab waterway, which chase of two Leumier cldss frigates from the UK
and the lease of up
was Iraq's lifeline from Basra to the sea and has now been blocked to eight Garcia and Brooke frontline ASW frigates from the USA,
for eight years with an accumulation of silt and the hulks of suggests some attempt to balance the rise and rise of the Indian
numerous ships. As Iran's city of Abadan is also cut off from the sea, Navy. It will be interesting to see if China is prepared to follow the
both countries have good economic reasons for finding a solution to US lead in Pakistan by reinforcing her own investment in
the political impasse and clearing the channel, but the sovereignty Bangladesh.
issues involved continue to generate strong emotions on both sides.
The international analysis of the rationale behind India's naval The China Seas
expansion is gathering momentum. The facts are not in dispute, but There are more potential causes for maritime conflict in this region
the motives are more complicated. The Indian Navy took six per than anywhere else in the world, and this is reflected in the
cent of the defence budget in the 970s, rising to 2 per cent last year,
1 1 increasing investment in naval forces by almost every nation with a
and confidently expects to break through 20 per cent by the end of coastline. Twelve of the fifteen maritime boundaries in the South
the century. There are 100 volunteers for every recruit enlisted (a China Sea are in dispute, and there are equally long standing
figure likely to turn a dark shade of green other major navies' problems further north involving the Soviet Union and Japan,
personnel departments), and overall the impression is of vibrant China and Taiwan, and the two Koreas. The extension of jurisdic-
progress and high morale in spite of the long working hours tion over resources out to two hundred miles from the shore has
demanded. The ships and equipment are a unique mixture of exacerbated a situation which was volatile even before the as yet
Eastern and Western Bloc technologies with an increasing percen- unratified 1982 law of the sea convention sought to legitimise
tage of indigenous designs, the latter not surprismgly causing a few extended claims.
teething problems. Construction highlights of the last year demon- In Malaysia approval has been given in principle to start a
strate the preponderant dependence up to now on the Soviet Union submarine squadron, but basic training has to be done first before a
with deliveries of the fifth Kashin class DDG, the last three of six training boat is acquired. Singapore is giving priority to building six
'Kilo' diesel submarines, the last three of twelve Natyci mine- Liirssen corvettes. Thailand, as well as buying four new Jianglni
sweepers, two TaraiUul corvettes and an LSM; there are persistent frigates from China, is constructing LSTs and corvettes at home.
rumours of more Soviet destroyers to come. There are also The Thais' preference was for just the frigate hulls, with the aim of
ambitious construction programmes underway at home for sub- fitting them out with Western weapon systems, but the Chinese
marines, destroyers, corvettes, OPVs, survey and support ships, insisted on a whole ship package which will include two Type Vs
plus a lively weapon systems development programme including with helicopter facilities. The plan to acquire submarines has been
SSMs, SAMs, torpedoes and sonars. Other than in the Soviet Union put on the back burner for the time being.
abroad are the
the only ships building first three of a class of seven The Vietnamese Navy has finally scrapped or sold most of its
Korea Tacoma olTshore patrol vessels. It is also reported that plans non-operational old ex-USN stock and has acquired another Soviet
for a class of three Indian-built aircraft carriers are likely to go minesweeper. In March 1988, an amphibious vessel and a support
forward to a French design, so it must be assumed that nuclear ship were reported badly damaged in a clash with the Chinese Navy
propulsion is an option being considered. in the volatile area of the Spratley Islands.
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The Chinese are not particularly renowned in the West for their there are a genuine 53 destroyers and frigates in service with eight
sense of humour, but the repetitive exaggeration of their naval more building,and an additional seven converted as training ships
capabilities by Western commentators both intrigues and amuses or armed auxiliaries. On top of that there are a further 46 armed
them. The ship construction programmes are slow even by 'patrol vessels' of the Maritime Safety Agency which would count as
international shipbuilding standards, trials and work-up periods frigates or corvettes in most of the world's navies. AEGIS tech-
can last for a very long time, and a ship or submarine may not enter nology, which is too rich for European blood, is to be installed in a
the operational Fleet for some years after it has first been reported. first batch of four 7000-ton destroyers, of which the lead ship is
Combined with the paucity of hard information, this has led to a planned to commission in March 1993.
tendency in the West to assume higher building rates than is the In general, governments fall into three categories over forecast
case. This year, for the first time in any naval book of reference, it is a dates of shipbuilding programmes: those like the US which
pleasure to be able to list the correct names for all the major surface announces dates years in advance and constantly has to change
warships which were operational in 1988, although the true them; others like the UK, which treats the release of launching and
submarine picture still remains a bit murky. In the last year a commissioning dates as a secret upon which the security of the
successful firing from the first Xiu class SSBN has finally been nation is assumed to depend until a couple of months before the
achieved. Also a third Han class SSN has been working up for some event; and Japan, which produces a programme shortly after an
time but the exact number of diesel submarines in partial or full order is placed and then sticks to it, usually to the day.
reserve is still uncertain. In spite of indications that they might In the steady evolution of Japan's defence policy the three main
eventually be interested in aircraft carriers, the navy is at odds with landmarks of the last year have been the dispatch of a sizeable task
the world's expectation of Superpower-type expansion, and is much force to take part in Pacific Rim exercises conducted by the United
more interested in developing along the lines so far modelled by the States; the official statement that there was no constitutional reason
Japanese with layered defence, but with a greater emphasis on why minesweepers should not have been sent to help protect
amphibiosity. There is no doubt that this navy will continue to be shipping in the Gulf, but that the Japanese people were not yet ready
very active in the China Seas and may deploy on occasions to the for that type of overseas involvement; and the increase of the defence
Pacific and Indian Oceans, but as yet it has neither the force levels budget to the point where Japan is comfortably the third largest
nor the competence to extend its operations on a continuous basis spender on defence after the USA and USSR, even though the actual
into more distant waters. By far the major preoccupation is with investment continues to be not much more than one per cent of
Soviet naval activity, and there is also a concentration offerees in GNP. The role of the Fleet remains the defence of the homeland, the
the Taiwan Straits. Disputes with Vietnam persist. containment of the Soviet Pacific Fleet in the vicinity of the disputed
Perhaps the most important symbol of the present modernisation northern islands, and the protection of economic shipping out to a
programme for all the PLA forces has been the reintroduction of radius of 1000 miles. The bilateral relationship with the US Seventh
ranks which were eliminated in 1965 at the start of the cultural Fleet is also substantially unchanged, but could obviously be
revolution. The Captain and officers of efficient warships have more affected by the final outcome of the negotiations over the future of
important things to do with their time than scrub decks or polish the Subic Bay base in the Philippines. The next stage in the
brass in the interests of egalitarian politics. development of the Japanese Navy seems for the moment to depend
Across the narrow channel to Taiwan is a navy of a different sort more upon events in Washington DC than anywhere else, but there
with its programme dominated by the problem of
ship acquisition is no doubt that there is powerful support for defensive VSTOL
finding suppliers of advanced weapon systems who are prepared to aircraft carriers with the primary aim of strengthening air defences
stand up to pressure from China. The extraordinary number of and ASW capability at the outer limits of the maritime zone of
modifications to the vintage ex-US destroyer flotillas, coupled with operations.
a pennant number change in 1987, has led to a number of mis- At the southern end of this dynamic and volatile region,
identifications by Western observers and made it difficult to be Indonesia is beginning to emerge from a decade of financial crisis.
confident about individual ships' equipment fits. Modernisation Naval strategy is still confined to maintaining control of the
continues, and in modified Oliver Perry class
addition eight territorial seas around the archipelago, not least as an aid to counter
frigates are to be built. Plans for South Korean designed frigates the internal security problems caused by income distribution in a
appear to be waxing and waning without firm decisions, and there is country where 80 per cent of the population earns less than $500 a
as yet no evidence to back up the clearly stated intention to build year. It seems likely that the last two Van Spcyk class frigates will be
more large submarines. Israeli collaboration in the development acquired from the Netherlands within the next 12 months, and
of the Gabriel SSM is widespread fit throughout
evident in its tenders are being called in this year for a major frigate building
the Fleet. A new combat support ship was launched in March this programme which aims to produce a force of 23 ships of a foreign
year. design to be built locally by the end of the century. As well as
Seoul continues to move with determination towards having an providing an out of area capability, these ships would allow full
independent military capability by the turn of the century. By any control to be taken over shipping transiting the Sunda, Malacca,
standards the expansion in frigate and corvette numbers has been Makassar and Lombok Straits, presumably where appropriate in
impressive. The next stage is the development of maritime air and joint efforts with Malaysia and Singapore. Indonesia flexed her
submarine capabilities to help counter the North Korean flotilla, muscles in September 1988 by closing the Sunda and Lombok
which operates over 20 ageing Soviet and Chinese diesel submarines Straits for live firing exercises. Not surprisingly, this triggered
as well as numerous 'midgets'. Two or three Type 209 submarines international protests. As claims to extended territorial seas begin
are to be built in West Germany with the aim of transferring the to harden, we can expect to see more incidents of this type in the
technology and increasing numbers to between 12 and 18, divided future.
evenly between the three South Korean Fleets. Destroyers with
ASW helicopters are also part of the long term plan. Australasia
The USN presence at Subic Bay provides a reasonable rationale If the Gorbachev initiatives are visibly generating defence apathy in
for the Philippines, with its severe economic problems, to do very northern Europe, how much more difficult it must be to sell the need
httle to update its own obsolete navy. Staying at sea overnight is for a reasonable level of defence commitment in the Australasian
now considered to be something of an achievement. Nonetheless continent. Taking political advantage of the short term view of the
there is concern over the Malaysian build-up in disputed areas, and level of risk, the New Zealand government continues to hack away
a more urgent need for patrol craft to keep under surveillance the at the defence infrastructure, although up to four ANZAC frigates
huge coastal region. Five new fast patrol boats are being procured may still be acquired in the 1990s.
from the USA under FMS funding, and 30 more will be built to the By contrast the Australian 1 987 Defence White Paper indicated a
same design in the Philippines. Also, five large patrol craft are being clear awareness of the dangers of allowing military expertise and
converted to act as mother ships to serve as the focus for patrol boat morale to decay to the point of no return. Areas of the world which
operations in the five main regions of the archipelago. have expanded as fast as some of the countries on the Pacific Rim
If maritime build-up is cause for legitimate concern
India's have often generated unpredictable and unreasonable behaviour
throughout the Indian Ocean region, and in the Far East China's from forces both within and outside the region. A rich under-
naval capabilities are considerable and growing, it is possible to developed island nation with nothing but a lot of sea between itself
claim that Japan's new navy is potentially more powerful than either and several poorer nations with burgeoning populations and
— should the Japanese wish to make it so. Pressure from the defence military budgets —
and different cultural convictions would —
industries means that submarines are replaced after 16 years' seem to need to maintain cast iron maritime defences as an
service, long before the end of their useful lives, and destroyers and insurance against the uncertainty of the long term future. Expen-
frigates converted into auxiliaries and training ships when they too diture needs to be related not to an absolute defence which no
could continue for many more years in frontline service. Currently country other than a superpower can afford, but to the level of force
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itmight have to confront, preferably with the aid of hi<c-minded Havana in November 1988 to conduct ASW and air defence
aUies. This seems to be the basis of current Austrahaii Defence exercises with the Cuban Navy. The stability of the region remains
Policy, and the debate, reasonably enough, is whether the invest- as much threatened by this coalition as it docs by the growing power
ment is adequate, bearing in mind 'the economic realities'. To the of the drug barons.
uninvolved outsider a medium term construction programme
involving two Oliver Peirys and eight (or even 12) small frigates North America
plus half a dozen diesel submarines looks to be a bit thin when If Mexico has predictable defence budget problems on the USA's
measured against some of the other navies developing around and southern border, Canada's drawn out debate over the nuclear
about, particularly if at some unforeseen stage in the future the submarine project has been characterised by both financial and
US Navy begins to draw back. The steady re-allocation of forces to political difficulties. The commitment to a three ocean defence
the West Coast shows firm leadership even though the move seems policy in 1987 was followed with irrefutable logic by a plan to build a
to be about as popular as the shift, some 25 years ago, of the UK nuclear submarine flotilla of 0-1 2 SSNs which could operate in the
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Royal Navy submarine centre of gravity from the English Channel Arctic basin and transit east or west as required for national or
to the banks of the Clyde. There are also useful developments in alliance operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The nuclear
logistic support with the possible lease of the tanker RFA Appleleaf, submarine might have been invented with Canada in mind. The
and a mine warfare COOP programme to augment the new MSC's only problem was whether to choose the proven Arctic and ASW
delayed by sonar problems. technology of the Trafalgar class (ignoring the 'out of order'
September and October 1988 the Royal Australian Navy
In opposition from elements of the US Navy) or take a greater
played host in Sydney to the warships of 5 different nations as part
1 operational risk but save some money on the smaller Amethyst. The
of the Bicentennial celebrations. The event was a spectacular and one certainty was that spending that sort of money on defence was
timely reminder of the worldwide investment in naval power which not going to receive popular support in today's East/West climate,
has been such a feature of the last decade. (although the USSR is still building five or six nuclear submarines a
year) and the longer the decision was delayed, the more vociferous
Central and South America the opposition would become. Under the circumstances the
impossible to make any sensible comments on Central and
It is compromise of a less expensive programme is probably inevitable.
South American navies without a passing reference to the state of The pain caused to the navy by the delay in the submarine
many of their economies and the dangers of extremist politics which programme has at least been alleviated by progress on the new
are likely to follow in the wake The net
of further financial decline. Halifax class destroyers. Although not running to time, which is
transfer of resources out of Latin America shows no sign of ending normal in Western shipbuilding programmes, these versatile look-
and investment per worker in the region as a whole is less than two ing ships and their new aircraft will be a major step forward in
thirds of the figure a decade ago. The average rate of inflation for the rejuvenating a Fleet which has not had a major warship delivered
sub-continent last year was over 470 per cent, with Brazil and Peru for over 16 years. The mine warfare vacuum is also being addressed
being among the worst at more than 1000 per cent; even Argentina with trawler conversions and a planned order for 12 MCMV
later
was nearly 400 per cent. Those countries that have initiated policies this year.
to try and balance their budgets have done so at the expense of
standards of living which,in the case of Mexico, is estimated to have United States of America
dropped by up to 40 per cent in the last six years. In Peru prices In any review of the world's navies there is a logic about starting
almost doubled in the first two months of 1989. with one of the military Superpowers and ending with the other.
It is against that backdrop that the prospects of making serious Individually, all other naval forces are sandwiched between these
progress in ship construction programmes or operational training two powerful nations, and yet both would be unwise to forget the
have to be assessed. In the last year Brazil has taken delivery of one firepower that can be mustered in aggregate from the indigenous
German-built Type 209 submarine and made some progress in navies of NATO Europe in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean,
building a second. The first Inhauma frigate should commission and from the expanding maritime forces fronting the Indian Ocean
soon and, if it goes ahead, the planned acquisition of four e\-Garcia and China Seas. Where the US Navy is in a league of its own is in its
class later this year will allow some of the old Fletchers and Siimuers carrier-based air power, the numbers and quality of its nuclear
to be paid off. The acquisition of an ex-USN Thomaston class LSD is submarines, its amphibious and worldwide logistic support capa-
also planned. For the longer term, the nuclear submarine project bilities, and more recently in the growing numbers of land attack
continues but at a very slow pace. sea-launched cruise missiles. Only in numbers of submarines and
Argentina also has nuclear aspirations and co-operation with cruise missiles can the Soviets compete.
Brazil is at least theoretically 1988 defence
possible after the Changes of government inevitably disrupt programmes for arms
production agreement between the two countries. Closer links are procurement, and if you add to a Presidential election campaign the
being forged with the Italian Navy in the context of developing an largest federal budget deficit in the history of the USA, indications of
amphibious San Giorgio, and modernising the
logistic ship like the a sea change in the nature of Superpower confrontation and a little
aircraft carrier, Veiiuicinco de Mayo.
It is forecast that the two navies local difficulty in establishing in office a new Defence Secretary and
may have joint training exercises in 1990. Shortage of funds for his team, the Service Chiefs could be forgiven for concluding that the
building and modernisation programmes and continuing restric- dice have been loaded a bit unfairly this last year.
tions on fuel expenditure remain serious obstacles to operational The successful outcome of naval operations in the Gulf has been
efficiency, but this is a resourceful and resilient navy. the main highlight. There are those who would like to play down the
On the west coast Chile has plans for two more submarines and significance of that theatre of operations in order to get back to the
has successfully modernised one ex-UK 'County' class destroyer to 'real' task of facing up to Soviet maritime aspirations. Some have
carry two Super Puma helicopters; a second conversion is in hand. even argued that the main purpose of the US Navy involvement in
Also a couple more SAAR craft have been acquired from Israel. the Gulf was to neutralise growing Soviet influence in the region.
Peru, which is the worst victim of hyper-inflation, has seen its This seems to me to be shortsighted. The shape of Superpower
people's standard of living halved in four years. The navy has no new dominance and confrontation is changing, possibly for the better, at
construction programme and the recently modernised cruiser least in the short term. The assumption of Soviet intervention
Almirante Graii may still not have a secondary armament. Ecuador overseas is a less potent force than it was five years ago, and yet
and Colombia have no funds for new construction. Venezuela has paradoxically the prospects of regional breakdowns of inter-
an outstanding order for three new missile attack craft from Spain, national law at sea have seldom looked more threatening. Addi-
but there are no indications of delivery dates. Uruguay is replacing has once again been proven to the
tionally, the utility of naval 'reach'
her obsolete frigates with ex-French Commandant Riviere class, of surprise of those who have
long been forecasting its terminal
which the first was delivered in 1988. Mexico, with its major drug decline. But even quite minor nations can muster small submarines,
interdiction problems, should complete the first two of four new surface-to-surface missiles and mines, as well as such things as
Af^uila class patrol ships this year and has modernised 21 of the chemical warheads which if used offensively are great force levellers.
Azteca class to extend their lives for at least another 10 years. The only counter is overwhelming strength - nothing short of that
In the Caribbean, Cuba remains one of the largest receivers of will do — and only the US Navy has the firepower for all occasions.
Soviet arms, which in 1988 included a third Koni class frigate and To try and get by on much less than it has today would bring into
four Zluik patrol craft. In the last 30 years this navy has been given question not only the political determination to play a decisive role
four submarines, three frigates, 106 missile and gun attack and in world affairs, but also the ability to 'terminate on favourable
patrol craft, 17 minesweepers and two LCTs. Soviet naval aircraft terms' under any combination of circumstances, not excluding
and intelligence gathering ships continue to operate from Cuban Soviet involvement.
bases, and after a two year gap a Soviet naval task force visited In the spring of 1989 an assessment of the state of the US Navy's
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shipbuilding and modernisation piogramincs is not an easy task. and four percent which is considerably less than the forecast rate of
The first Seawolf is to be built and if the designers have got it right it infiation, and that is on top of an existing estimated 10 per cent
is hkely to be a remarkable submarine, combining exceptional disparity between military pay and the Employment Cost Index. In
sonar speed and a magazine capacity of
stealth with a high effective such circumstances the most cost effective solution in the past has
some 50 weapons including land attack Tomahawk, surface-to- been shown to be selective bonuses.
surface and ASW missiles, and torpedoes. has also been designed
It Another sign of the times is the steady increase in numbers and
from the start with Arctic operations in mind. The key question is types of employment of women, currently representing over nine per
what building rate can the naval budget absorb without serious cent of all Naval and Marine Corps personnel and rising. Over 5600
consequences to the rest of the Fleet? And if the building rate proves are in sea billetsapd that figure too is increasing. Whatever the
to be inadequate to replace obsolete hulls, how soon can smaller, merits of the arguments for and against women at sea, 'needs must
cheaper, more specialised submarines be designed and produced to when the recruiting devil drives', and I suspect that the 'anti' lobby
augment the numbers? (which includes many women) had better get used to the idea in
It will be interesting to see whether the change in the management most Western navies.
of ASW projects inspires new initiatives in submarine construction. Partly in response to the growing aggravation caused by Soviet
Soviet noise reduction measures have stirred up a hornet's nest of Intelligence ships, the USA claimed territorial seas were extended
activity in contrast to the previous self confidence,almost compla- from three to 12 nautical miles on 27 December 1988. This extension
cency, which stemmed from passive sonar results achieved in the also applies to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, US
stately process of peacetime surveillance. It was always quest- Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern
ionable whether very low frequency passive systems would have Mariana Islands and any other territory or possession over which
been viable on their own once the fragile acoustic environment was the USA exercises sovereignty.
seriously disrupted in war. The restoration of active sonar to a high
priority was overdue. Submarine associated research and develop- Conclusion
ment is concentrating on stronger steels, boundary layer control So far the recent round of formal talks between NATO and the
and different types of machinery and propulsion; also on ofTboard Warsaw Pact have concentrated on an agenda covering confidence
sensors to aid detection and fire control, and a range of automated building measures, and the reduction of forward deployed forces on
image enhancement and other mast-mounted classification devices. land in order to eliminate the dangers of surprise attack. .Attempts
More exciting proposals include launching short-life communi- by the Soviets to drag navies into the bargaining process have been
cations satellites, and anti-air warfare. resisted, particularly where proposals have been made to restrict the
On the surface ship side the numbers of fixed-wing carriers are a numbers of ships and the freedom of movement in international
perennial Congressional target with an early focus this time on the and waterways. But there is no doubt that a key Soviet
straits
cost of the Enterprises overhaul (projected at $1.4 billion over 42 objective is a reduction in the West's naval strength. When the
months) and the operational limitations of Midway in a quartering spotlight does eventually turn on naval forces, it seems likely that
sea even though, in Midways case, forward basing makes her the ship-launched land attack weapon systems will be the first focus of
least expensive carrier to maintain because of contributions from attention, and these mostly belong to the US Navy. Because of their
the Japanese government. traditional reluctance to throw anything away, the Soviet Navy has
Reductions in the 1988 budget an"ected modernisation and thousands of tons of ancient ships and submarines which it could
overhaul plans, and the same thing has happened again in 1989. unilaterally scrap with minimal effect on its overall operational
Keeping pace with the New Threat Upgrade installations in cruisers efficiency. It is devoutly to be hoped that the West will not once
at DDGs is impossible in advance of the event, and the deferrals of again be wrong footed in the propaganda battle, and that initiatives
maintenance programmes are reminiscent of the backlog which will be taken early to head off the inevitable attack on the integrity of
built up 10 years ago. the West's naval forces, upon which the whole defensive strategy
More cheerfully, the delayed AEGIS destroyer building depends.
programme is now well under way, although offsetting that is the At a different level the business of managing limited conflict needs
paying off of 16 Garcia and Brooke class frigates in one calendar constant review because there is not much doubt that more of the
year, which has left a nasty hole in overall frigate numbers. A recent same is going to be part of the pattern of maritime operations forlhe
study of surface combatant force requirements implies that the foreseeable future. Careful reading of the USS Vincennes/lrannin
. DDG51 hull will form the basis for developing the next generation airliner incident (and one can only applaud and marvel at the
of 'battle force' and 'defence of shipping' escorts. Plans to modernise unique way in which the USA publishes such reports) suggests a
the Knox class weapon systems seem likely to go ahead, although dialogue between the Captain of the ship and the chain-of-
the steam propulsion plant will be retained. Both the Stari< and the command at least to Commander Joint Task Force Middle East
Samuel B Roberts, damaged in the Gulf War, have been rebuilt; the level and possibly to Florida or even Washington. When faced by a
former was back in service by the end of 1988, and Roberts should multi-threat attack requiring immediate decisions, anything which
again be operational in November of this year. In both cases distracts a Commanding Officer from total concentration on the
standards of damage control were exemplary, particularly in the scene of action should surely be avoided at all costs. His personal
Roberts, which hit a sea mine. priorities include checking verbal reports by scanning slave dis-
The traditional Cinderella of the US Navy, the mine warfare new plays, and aggressive interrogation of remote passive sensor
construction programme, is at last showing real progress. Eleven of operators. Technology has not changed this requirement other
the 14 ship Avenger class have been authorised and appropriated. perhaps than to encourage false expectations. In addition, asking
Avenger is in service, and three more should be delivered this year: for opinions from other ships in company will help to clarify
Some changes have been necessary as the result of the first round of conflicting evidence and aid decision making when there is time.
shock testing. In addition, the Intermarine Osprev programme Being invited to explain or discuss your intended action with
should deliver the first ship in mid- 1991, and a second construction someone over the horizon who can contribute absolutely nothing to
source is to be selected this summer. Sea Stallion helicopters were your understanding of the local tactical situation is a misuse of
used for mine detection in the Gulf, but helicopters are a useful back- modern communications technology. The long foreseen danger that
up and not a substitute for the twenty-four hour a day grind, which instant communication and data links would be likely to lead to
is essential for successful minehunting, particularly when mines attempts at remote control of scene-of-action commanders, seems
have been laid at random. closer to becoming reality, and not just in the US Navy. There may
Including new nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, nuclear-pow- be attractions in trying to spread the responsibility for unleashing
ered submarines, AEGIS cruisers and destroyers, amphibious and the firepower of modern weapon systems, but 'command by
mine warfare forces, there were 97 new ships under construction for committee' during the heat of battle is certain to lead to distraction
the US Navy at the beginning of 1989. In addition there were a and confusion, and is more likely to cause accidents than prevent
further seven conversions and one carrier undergoing service life them.
extension (SLEP). Macaulay may have been right when he wrote "moderation in
Notwithstanding the likely effects of budgetary constraints on war is imbecility", but he lived before Hiroshima. Rules of
this equipment programme, the key to the health of the US Navy in Engagement are here to stay; their formulation, and particularly
the next few years is going to be its ability to attract and hold the their application at sea, need a great deal more thought. 'Dat veuiam
right quality of people. The signs are not encouraging because of corvis. vexat censura columbas\ which loosely translated means 'The
declining numbers of potential recruits, and re-enlistment rates are ravens are forgiven Jack, the doves it is that get the flak'.
running at the lowest level for five years. There are almost inevitable
shortfalls in pilots and senior grade nuclear trained officers. Planned Richard Sharpe
pay increases for the next five years are projected at between three April 1989
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Ackno\A/ledgements
The annual rate of change within the world's navies is astonishing Maginley, Capt J E Moore, Mr Jasper Mortimer, Mr John
even to someone like myself who has spent most of his life studying Mortimer, Mr Hachiro Nakai, Mr Gunnar Olsen, Lt Cdr Nigel
warships. New construction programmes are predictably dynamic, Overington. Mr A J R Risseeuw, Lt Cdr L Robbins, Monsieur
with anticipated completion dates subject to frequent revisions. J Y Robert, Mr F Sadek, Mr W
Sartori, Mr D K Shackleton,
Also, because some countries publish early details on construction Monsieur A Sheldon-Duplaix, Mr D Steigman, Senor X Taibo, 1
and weapon systems, and others try and wait until the whole ship is Herr S Terzibaschitsch. Mr David Theophilus, Mr Guy Toremans,
revealed to public scrutiny, there is a need for a steady accumulation Dr Milan Vego, Mr J A Verhoog, Mr Maurice Voss, Herr Armin
of data in order to check accuracy and This process is not
reliability. Wetterhahn. Wright & Logan, Mr John Young, Senor Luis Oscar
helped when later ships of the samehave dilTerent charac-
class Zunino.
teristics as the result of an evolving design, and a decision then has to From the Jane's catalogue. Weapon Systems, All the World's
be made as to whether the changes justify a separate entry. But none Aircraft, High Speed Marine Craft and Military Communications
of the new construction programmes are half as difficult to keep have been frequently consulted, as has that part of the Jane's
track of as the constant process of modernisation and updating, Information Services' database which is a mine of useful facts and
which is a less well publicised feature of all major navies, and which figures. My acknowledgements also to the editors of other inter-
means that almost every entry needs some adjustment each year. national naval reference books which provide useful background,
Sometimes the first indication of change comes from studying including Flottes de Combat, Combat Fleets, Weyers Flottcn
photographs, and the 5000 plus received in the last twelve months Tasheuhuch and Almanacco Navale.
have all in some way contributed, even though only about one in This last year has seen considerable change and growth within the
five new ones has been reproduced. It would be nice to publish more, Jane's Information Group as it has expanded internationally and
but the Jane's Fighting Ships tradition of maintaining clarity by centralised its UK activities in the new Headquarters building at
avoiding entries which spill from page to page is being maintained, Coulsdon in Surrey. The entry of amendments and typesetting
as is the need to contain the ship reference section to a size that can instructions into the central database is in the competent hands of
still be handled at sea. Also, we are in the process of ensuring that Keith Faulkner, Ruth Simmance, Julia Neary and Alan Ricketts.
every major warship class has an up-to-date scale line drawing with My thanks also to Jack Brenchley, Keith Biller and Steve Chambers
annotated weapon systems. of Method Ltd who have composed the pages with flair and
Of the many hundreds of people on whom we depend for up-to- imagination, and to Julie Halls for her careful proof reading. The
date information, the biggest group is the Defence and Naval key role of office co-ordination and record keeping remains in the
Attaches in London (for those countries represented at that level in capable hands of my wife Joanna.
the UK) and the various officials in government departments all Because of the rate of change within navies, updating is a
over the world who so courteously respond to requests for continuous process, but I would still be grateful for major entries
information. Each ship entry in this book is concerned only with from contributors by the end of October when the main revision
data which is plainly visible to the casual observer, and systems starts in earnest. After that, changes on a smaller scale can go on
information which is readily available in manufacturers' specifica- being made well into the new year, so that by publication in May we
tions and published in open literature. Deterrent aspects of defence are as up to date as possible. All incoming mail is acknowledged
are best served by an open acknowledgement of the strength of within a couple of days of being received and many contributors will
armed forces, so that intentions are less likely to be misinterpreted. share my dismay in having to record how frequently letters take
It is particularly encouraging to record that the Soviet Union is weeks rather than days to work their way through the international
beginning to acknowledge this self evident truth. postal services. Please allow the necessary time.
For this year the Ministry of Defence in London and the US My address remains:
Navy Department have again made particularly valuable inputs.
My special thanks to the senior consultant. Captain Frans de Blocq Captain Richard Sharpe OBE RN
Foundry House
van KufTeler RNLN and Captain Vmce Thomas USN who are the
Kingsley
major individual contributors; Paul Beaver who is responsible for
the naval aviation entries; Ian Sturton for over 100 new line
Nr Bordon
drawings; Keith Faulkner for his work on the Pennant List and
Hampshire GU35 9LY
United Kingdom
James Pargiter who compiled the Index. Amongst others who have
provided invaluable information or photographs or both are Mr G Note: No illustration from this book may be reproduced without the
Andrews, Dr Giorgio Arra, Mr I M
A/uero, Lt Cdr Erminio
publisher's permission, but the Press may reproduce information
Bagnasco, Herr Ralf Bendfeldt, Mr H W
van Boeijen, Cdr T and governmental photographs provided that Jane 's Fighting Ships
Boycott, Herr Siegfried Breyer, Mr Trevor Brown, Mr L J vander M is acknowledged as the source. Photographs credited to other than
Burg, Senor Camil Busqucts Vilanova, Mr John G Callis,
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Capt D J Campbell, Senor Mario Roberto V Carneiro, Mr D N from the originator.
Chandler, Mr Raymond Cheung, Signor Antonio O Ciampi, Cdr R
Compton-Hall, Mr Gary Davies, Mr A Denholm, Mr Demetrios Biographical note: The Editor
Dervissis, Herr Wilhelm Donko, Mr L M
Dury, Herr Hartmut In thirty-four years in the Royal Navy the editor travelled all over
Ehlers, Mr Selcuk Emrc, Mr Adrian J English, the Fraccaroli the world. He has commanded nuclear and conventional sub-
family, Mr Michael Gallagher, L and L van Ginderen, Major marines as well as a modern guided missile destroyer. He has also
Werner Globke, Lt Cdr James Goldrick, Cdr A Grazebrook, W served in several appointments at the Ministry of Defence in
Herr Gilbert Gyssels, Lt Cdr A Hague, Lt Gen Tonne Huitfeldt, London, including one in Naval Intelligence, and has been the
Mr G Keith Jacobs, Mr Vic JefTery. Herr Florian Jentsch, Lt Cdr Submarine Operations Officer on the stall of the UK Commander-
P D Jones, Mr Ron Jones, Mr Ziro Kimata, Capt P R D Kimm, in-Chief Fleet. In his last job before taking over as editor of Jane 's
Herr G Koop, Mr Per Kornefeldt, Professor L J Lamb, Monsieur Fighting Ships, he was responsible for the selection of the next
Jean Layayle-Couhat, Mr Michael Lennon, Ll Cdr C Douglas generation of RN officers.
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Glossary
AA Anti-aiicraH \A< Low liequency
AAW Anti-air warfare I.IM) Amphibious transport dock (US). Assault ship (UK)
ACV Air cushion vehicle LUMP Long range maritime patrol
AEW Airborne early warning LSI Landing ship, infantry
AGI Auxiliary General Intelligence (NA'KJ) intelligence LSM Landing ship, medium
collectors LST Landing ship, tank
AGR Radar picket ship MAD Magnetic Anomaly Detector for anli-submanne dclec-
AGS Surveying ship tion identifying a steel body m the earth's magnetic liekl
ANV Advanced naval vehicle MAP US Military Assistance Programme
ARM Anti-radiation missile MCMV Mine countermeasures vessel
A/S, ASW Anti-submarine (warfare) MDF Maritime defence force
ASM Air to surface missile MF Medium frequency
BPDMS Base point defence missile system MFCS Missile fire control system
Cal Calibre— the diameter of a gun barrel; also used for MG Machine gun
measuring length of the barrel eg a 6-inch gun 50 calibres MIRV Multiple, independently targetable re-entry vehicle
long (6 in/5()) would be 25 feet long MM Millimetre
CC Cruiser Mousetrap Ahead throwing spigot A/S mortar for small ships
CG Cruiser, guided missile (including surface-to-air missiles) MRV Multiple re-entry vehicle
CGN Cruiser (nuclear propelled) MSA Maritime safety agency
CIWS Close in weapon system eg US 20 mm Phalanx MSC US Military Sealift Command
CL Cruiser, light MSC Coastal minesweeper
COD Carrier onboard delivery MSH Minehunter
CODAG.CODOG. Descriptions of mixed propulsion systems: combined diesel NBC Nuclear, biological and chemical (warfare)
COGAG,COGOG, and gas turbine, diesel or gas turbine, gas turbine and gas net Net registered tonnage
COSAG turbine, gas turbine or gas turbine, steam and gas turbine nm Nautical miles
cp Controllable pitch (propellers) NTDS Naval tactical data system
CV Attack carrier NTU New Threat Upgrade
CVN Attack carrier (nuclear propelled) OPV Offshore patrol vessel
DC Depth charge OTC Officer in Tactical Command
DCT Depth charge thrower PDMS Point defence missile system
DD Destroyer PUFFS Passive underwater fire-control system
DDG Destroyer, guided missile (including surface-to-air missiles) RAS Replenishment at sea
DP Dual purpose (gun) for surface or AA use RBU Anti-submarine rocket launcher (Soviet)
Displacement Basically the weight of water displaced by a ship's hull Ro-flow A ship able to embark smaller craft in a dock
when floating: Ro-ro Roll-on roll-off
(a) Light: without fuel, water or ammunition rpm Revolutions per minute of engines, propellers, radar
(b) Normal: used for Japanese MSA ships. Similar to aerials etc
"standard" SAM Surface-to-air missile
(c)Standard: as defined by Washington Naval Conference SAR Search and rescue
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1922 fully manned and stored but without fuel or reserve SES Surface effect ship
feed-water SINS Ships inertial navigation system
ammunition,
(d) Full load: fully laden with all stores, fuel SLBM Submarine launched ballistic missile
and water SLCM Ship launched cruise missile
DSRV Deep submergence recovery vessel SLEP US Service Life Extension Program
dwt Deadweight tonnage SNLE Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (French)
ECM Electronic counter measures eg jamming SS Attack submarine
ECCM Electronic counter-countermeasures SSAN Auxiliary nuclear powered submarine
EEZ Exclusive economic zone SSB Ballistic missile submarine
ELF Extreme low frequency radio SSBN Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
ELINT Electronic intelligence eg recording radar, W/T etc SSG Guided missile submarine
ESM Electronic support measures eg intercept SSGN Nuclear-powered guided missile submarine
EW Electronic warfare SSM Surface-to-surface missile
FAC Fast attack craft SSN Nuclear-powered attack submarine
FF Frigate STIR Surveillance Target Indicator Radar
FFG Frigate, guided missile (including surface-to-air missile) Subroc Rocket-assisted torpedo part of whose range is in the an
FRAM US Navy's "Fleet rehabilitation and modernisation" SL'RTASS Surface Towed Array Surveillance System
programme SL'WN-1 Surface to underwater missile launcher (Soviet)
GFCS Gun control system SWATH Small waterplane area twin hull
grt Gross registered tonnage TACAN Tactical air navigation beacon
GT Geared turbine TACTASS Towed Acoustic Sensor System
Tactical
GWS Guided weapon system TASS Towed Array Surveillance System
Hedgehog Spigot mortar for firing anti-submarine bombs Tonnage Measurement tons, computed on capacity of a ship's hull
HF High frequency rather than "displacement" (see above):
its
Horsepower Power developed or applied: (a) Gross: the internal volume of all spaces within the hull
(a) bhp: brake hor.sepower = power available at the and all permanently enclosed spaces above decks that are
crankshaft available for cargo, stores and accommodation. The result
(b) shp: shaft horsepower = power delivered to the in cubic feet divided by 100 = gross tonnage
propeller shaft (b) Net: gross those spaces used for machinery,
minus all
(c) ihp: indicated horsepower = power produced by accommodation "non-earning" spaces)
etc (
expansion of gases in the cylinders of reciprocating steam (c) Deadweight (dwt): the amount of cargo, bunkers,
engines stores etc that a ship can carry at her load draught
NB. If the type of horsepower is not known hp is used UHF Ultra-high frequency
IFF Identification friend/foe VDS Variable depth sonar which is lowered to best listening
KT Kiloton depth. Known as dunking sonar in helicopters
KW Kilowatt Vertrep Vertical replenishment
LAMPS Light airborne multi-purpose system VLF Very low frequency radio
LCM Landing craft, mechanised VLS Vertical launch system
LCLI Landing craft, utility vp Variable pitch (propeller)
LCVP/LCP Landing craft, vehicles/personnel VSTOL Vertical or short take-olT/landing
Length Expressed in various ways: VTOL Vertical take-olT/landing
(a) oa: overall = length between extremities WIG Wing-in-ground effect
(b) pp: between perpendiculars = between fore side of the
stem and after side of the rudderpost.
(c) wl: water-line = between extremities on the water-line
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Pennant list of
major surface ships
Type abbreviations
AD Destroyer tender CG Guided missile cruiser FFL Light frigate
AEFS Fleet replenishment ship CGH Light aircraft carrier HSS Helicopter support ship
AFS Combat stores ship CGN Guided missile cruiser LCC Amphibious command ship
AG Miscellaneous (nuclear powered) LHA Amphibious assault ship
AG/FF Frigate/FAC support ship CL Light cruiser (general purpose)
AGS Surveying ship CLT Light cruiser, training LHD Amphibious assault ship
AO Oiler CV Multi-purpose aircraft carrier (multi-purpose)
AOE Fast combat support ship CVA Attack aircraft carrier LKA Amphibious cargo ship
AOF(L) Large fleet tanker CVH Helicopter carrier LPD Amphibious transport dock
AOF{S) Small fleet tanker CVL Light aircraft carrier LPH Amphibious assault ship
AOR Replenishment oiler CVN Multi-purpose aircraft carrier (helicopter)
AOS Support tanker (nuclear powered) LSD Dock landing ship
A PA Amphibious transport CVS ASW aircraft carrier LSI Landing ship, infantry
AR Repair ship DD Destroyer LSL Landing ship, logistic
AS Submarine tender DDG Guided missile destroyer LST Tank landing ship
AVT Auxiliary aircraft landing (including surface-to-air missile) ML Minelayer
training ship FF Frigate TCD Landing ship dock
BB Battleship FFG Guided missile frigate
CA Gun cruiser (including surface-to-air missiles)
Pennant numbers of major surface ships in numerical order
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
01 Adelaide FFG Australia L2 Nasr Al Bahr LSI Oman
01 Pohjanmaa ML Finland LHA 2 Saipan LHA USA
A 01 Contramaestre Casado AGS Spam LHD 2 Essex LHD USA
B01 Durango FF Mexico LPD 2 Vancouver LPD USA
D01 Aetos FFG Greece LPH 2 Iwo Jima LPH USA
DD 01 Presidente Eloy Alfaro DD Ecuador LST 2 Chang LST Thailand
1 Tachin FF Thailand LSV 2 CW 3 Harold LSL USA
1 Uruguay FF Uruguay C. Clinger
AFS 1 Mars AFS USA V 2 Veinticinco de Mayo CVS Argentina
AOE 1 Sacramento AOE USA 03 Sydney FFG Australia
AOR 1 Wichita AOR USA D 03 Aegeon AG/FF Greece
D 1 Hercules DDG Argentina E 03 QuetzalcoatI DD Mexico
L 1 Al Munassir LSI Oman M 03 Visborg ML Sweden
LHA 1 Tarawa LHA USA 3 Pin Klao FF Thailand
LHD 1 Wasp LHD USA 3 18 de Julio FF Uruguay
LPD 1 Raleigh LPD USA AFS 3 Niagara Falls AFS USA
LSV 1 General Frank LSL USA AGF 3 La Salle AG USA
S Besson JR AOE 3 Seattle AOE USA
02 Canberra FFG Australia AOR 3 Kansas City AOR USA
02 O'Higgins CL Chile DDG 3 John King DDG USA
DD02 Moran Valverde FF Ecuador LHA 3 Belleau Wood LHA USA
E02 Cuitlahuac DD Mexico LHD 3 Kearsage LHD USA
M 02 Alvsborg ML Sweden LPH 3 Okinawa LPH USA
2 Prasae FF Thailand LST 3 Pangan LST Thailand
2 Artigas FF Uruguay LSV 3 General Brehon LSL USA
AFS 2 Sylvania AFS USA B. Somervell
AOE 2 Camden AOE USA 04 Darwin FFG Australia
AOR 2 Milwaukee AOR USA E 04 NetzahualcoyotI DD Mexico
D2 Santisima Trinidad DDG Argentina M 04 Carlskrona ML Sweden
DDG 2 Charles F Adams DDG USA AFS 4 White Plains AFS USA
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
AOE 4 Detroit AOE USA L 12 Gharial LST India
AOR 4 Savannah AOR USA L 12 Martin Alvarez LST Spain
DDG 4 Lawrence DDG USA LPD 12 Shreveport LPD USA
LHA 4 Nassau LHA USA LPH 12 Inchon LPH USA
LHD 4 Boxer LHD USA 13 Bodri FF Bulgaria
LPD 4 Austin LPD USA D 13 Sarandi DDG Argentina
LST4 Lanta LST Thailand DDG 13 Hoel DDG USA
LSV 4 Lt Gen William LSL USA FFG 13 Samuel Morison
Eliot FFG USA
B. Bunker L 13 Conde del Venadito LST Spam
05 Melbourne FFG Australia LPD 13 Nashville LPD USA
B 05 Tehuantepec FF Mexico 14 Almirante Latorre DDG Chile
R 05 Invincible CVSA UK DDG 14 Buchanan DDG USA
5 Tapi FF Thailand F 14 Hittm FFG Iraq '
AFS 5 Concord AFS USA FFG 14 John H. Sides FFG USA
AOR 5 Wabash AOR USA J 14 Darshak AGS India
AR 5 Vulcan AR USA LPD 14 Trenton LPD USA
DDG 5 Claude V, Ricketts DDG USA 15 Blanco Encalada DDG Chile
LHA 5 Peleliu LHA USA AD 15 Prairie AD USA
LPD 5 Ogden LPD USA DDG 15 Berkeley DDG USA
LST 5 Prathong LST Thailand F 15 Abu Bakr FF Bangladesh
Q5 Almirante Irizar AG Argentina F 15 Thi Oar FFG Iraq
06 Newcastle FFG Australia FFG 15 Estocin FFG USA
06 Condell FFG Chile LPD 15 Ponce LPD USA
A 06 Comodoro Manuel FF Mexico 16 Ministro Zenteno DD Chile
Azueta AVT 16 Lexington AVT USA
A 06 Monowai AGS New Zealand CG 16 Leahy CG USA
B 06 Usumacinta FF Mexico D 16 Velos DDG Greece
D 06 Aspis DDG Greece DDG 16 Joseph Strauss DDG USA
HQ06 Pham Ngu Lao FF Vietnam F 16 Umar Farooq FF Bangladesh
R 06 Illustrious CVSA UK F 16 Al Qadisiya FFG Iraq
6 Khirirat FF Thailand FFG 16 Clifton Sprague FFG USA
AFS 6 San Diego AFS USA 17 Ministro Portales DD Chile
AOE 6 Supply AOE USA CG 17 Harry E, Yarnell CG USA
AOR 6 Kalamazoo AOR USA DDG 17 Conyngham DDG USA
DDG 6 Barney DDG USA F 17 All Haider FF Bangladesh
LPD 6 Duluth LPD USA F 17 Al Yarmouk FFG Iraq
LST 6 Sichang LST Thailand 18 Almirante Riveros DDG Chile
06 Bahia Paraiso AG Argentina AD 18 Sierra AD USA
07 Lynch FFG Chile AS 18 Orion AS USA
B 07 Coahuila FF Mexico CG 18 Worden CG USA
K 07 Challenger AG UK DDG 18 Semmes DDG USA
R 07 Ark Royal CVSA UK 19 Almirante Williams DDG Chile
7 Makut Raiakumarn FFG Thailand AD 19 Yosemite AD USA
AFS 7 San Jose AFS USA AS 19 Proteus AS USA
AOR 7 Roanoke AOR USA CG 19 Dale CG USA
DDG 7 Henry B. Wilson DDG USA DDG 19 Tattnall DDG USA
E 7 Inkadh FF Tunisia FFG 19 John A Moore FFG USA
FFG 7 Oliver Hazard Perry FFG USA LCC 19 Blue Ridge LCC USA
LPD 7 Cleveland LPD USA CG 20 Richmond K. Turner CG USA -
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LPH 7 Guadalcanal LPH USA DDG 20 Goldsborough DDG USA
LST 7 Sunn LST Thailand F20 Godavari FFG India
B 08 Chihuahua FF Mexico FFG 20 Antrim FFG USA
AR 8 Jason AR USA LCC 20 Mount Whitney LCC USA
DDG 8 Lynde McCormick DDG USA Q20 Puerto Deseado AGS Argentina
FFG 8 Mclnerney FFG USA A 21 Huasteco LSL Mexico
LPD 8 Dubuque LPD USA AE 21 Suribachi AG USA
CGN 9 Long Beach CGN USA CG 21 Gridley CG USA
DDG 9 Towers DDG USA DDG 21 Cochrane DDG USA
FFG 9 Wadsworth FFG USA F21 Mariscal Sucre FFG Venezuela
LPD 9 Denver LPD USA FFG 21 Flatley FFG USA
LPH 9 Guam LPH USA L21 Castilla APA Spam
D 10 Almirante Brown DDG Argentina A 22 Zapoteco LSL Mexico
DDG 10 Sampson DDG USA AE 22 Mauna Kea AG USA
FFG 10 Duncan FFG USA CG 22 England CG USA
H 10 Almirante Saldanha AGS Brazil DDG 22 Benjamin Stoddert DDG USA
L 10 Fearless LPD UK F 22 Ganga FFG India
LPD 10 Juneau LPD USA F 22 Almirante Brion FFG Venezuela
LPH 10 Tripoli LPH USA FFG 22 Fahrion FFG USA
11 Druzki FF Bulgaria L22 Aragon APA Spain
11 Capitan Prat DDG Chile R22 Viraat CVS India
A 11 Minas Gerais CVS Brazil AE 23 Nitro AG USA
A 11 Endeavour AEFS New Zealand CG 23 Halsey CG USA
AGF 11 Coronado AG USA D 23 Bristol DDG UK
AS 11 Fulton AS USA DDG 23 Richard E, Byrd DDG USA
D 11 La Argentina DDG Argentina F23 Gomati FFG India
DDG 11 Sellers DDG USA F23 General Urdaneta FFG Venezuela
FFG 11 Clark FFG USA FFG 23 Lewis B. Puller FFG USA
GC 11 Almirante Clemente FF Venezuela 24 Rahmat FF Malaysia
L 11 Magar LST India AE 24 Pyro AG USA
L 11 Velasco LST Spain CG 24 Reeves CG USA
L 11 Intrepid LPD UK DDG 24 Waddell DDG USA
LPH 11 New Orleans LPH USA F24 General Soublette FFG Venezuela
R 11 Vikrant CVS India FFG 24 Jack Williams FFG USA
R 11 Principe de Asturias CVH Spam 25 Kasturi FFG Malaysia
12 Smell FF Bulgaria AE 25 Haleakala AG USA
12 Almirante Cochrane DDG Chile CGN 25 Bainbridge CGN USA
D 12 Heroma DDG Argentina D 25 Marcilio Dias DD Brazil
DDG 12 Robison DDG USA F 25 General Salom FFG Venezuela
F 12 Achilles FFG UK FFG 25 Copeland FFG USA
FFG 12 George Philip FFG USA 26 Lekir FFG Malaysia
GC 12 General Jose FF Venezuela CG 26 Belknap CG USA
Trinidad Moran
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
D 26 Mariz E Barros DD Brazil LSD 38 Pensacola LSD USA
F 26 Almirante Jose FFG Venezuela 39 Hobart DDG Australia
de Garcia AS 39 Emory S Land AS USA
FFG 26 Gallery FFG USA CGN 39 Texas CGN USA
G 26 Duque de Caxais LST Brazil DDG 39 MacDonough DDG USA
T-AE 26 Kilauea AG USA F 39 Betwa FF India
AE 27 Butte AG USA FFG 39 Doyle FFG USA
CG 27 Josephus Daniels CG USA LSD 39 Mount Vernon LSD USA
FFG 27 Mahlon S. Tisdale FFG USA AS 40 Frank Cable AS USA
U 27 Brasil AGT Brazil CGN 40 Mississippi CGN USA
AE 28 Santa Barbara AG USA DDG 40 Coontz DDG USA
CG 28 Wamwnght CG USA F 40 Niteroi FFG Brazil
F 28 Cleopatra FFG UK F40 Sinus FFG UK
FFG 28 Boone FFG USA FFG 40 Halyburton FFG USA
G 28 Garcia dAvila LST Brazil LSD 40 Fort Fisher LSD USA
LSD 28 Thomaston LSD USA 41 Brisbane DDG Australia
AE 29 Mount Hood AG USA A 41 Dacca AOR Pakistan
CG 29 Jouett CG USA AD 41 Yellowstone AD USA
FFG 29 Stephen W. Groves FFG USA AS 41 McKee AS USA
LSD 29 Plymouth Rock LSD USA CGN 41 Arkansas CGN USA
CG 30 Home CG USA CV41 Midway CV USA
FFG 30 Reid FFG USA DDG 41 King DDG USA
LSD 30 Fort Snellmg LSD USA F41 Espora FFG Argentina
V 30 Inhauma FFG Brazil F41 Defensora FFG Brazil
AS 31 Hunley AS USA F41 Taragiri FFG India
CG 31 Sterett CG USA FFG 41 McClusky FFG USA
CVA 31 Bon Homme Richard CVA USA H 41 Almirante Camara AGS Brazil
D 31 Piaui DD Brazil LSD 41 Whidbey Island LSD USA
D 31 lerax FFG Greece AD 42 Acadia AD USA
F 31 Drummond FFG Argentina DDG 42 Mahan DDG USA
F 31 Descubierta FFG Spam F42 Rosales FFG Argentina
FFG 31 Stark FFG USA F42 Constituiao FFG Brazil
LSD 31 Point Defiance LSD USA F42 Vmdhyagiri FFG India
V 31 Jaceguay FFG Brazil F42 Phoebe FFG UK
VPB 31 Split FFG Yugoslavia FFG 42 Klakring FFG USA
AE 32 Flint AG USA H 42 Barao de Teffe AGS Brazil
AS 32 Holland AS USA LSD 42 Germantown LSD USA
CG 32 William H. Standley CG USA Q42 Cabo San Antonio LST Argentina
F 32 Guerrico FFG Argentina AD 43 Cape Cod AD USA
F 32 Diana FFG Spam CV43 Coral Sea CV USA
FFG 32 John L, Hall FFG USA DDG 43 Dahlgren DDG USA
LSD 32 Spiegel Grove LSD USA F 43 Spiro FFG Argentina
V 32 Julio de Noronha FFG Brazil F43 Liberal FFG Brazil
VPB 32 Koper FFG Yugoslavia F43 Trishul FF India
AE 33 Shasta AG USA FFG 43 Thach FFG USA
AS 33 Simon Lake AS USA LSD 43 FortMcHenry LSD USA
CG 33 Fox CG USA AD 44 Shenandoah AD USA
D 33 Maranhao DD Brazil DDG 44 William V. Pratt DDG USA
F 33 Granville FFG Argentina F 44 Parker FFG Argentina
F 33 Nilgiri FFG India F 44 Independencia FFG Brazil
F 33 Infanta Elena FFG Spam LSD 44 Gunston Hall LSD USA
FFG 33 Jarrett FFG USA DDG 45 Dewey DDG USA
LSD 33 Alamo LSD USA F 45 Robinson FFG Argentina
V 33 Frontin FFG Brazil F45 Uniao FFG Brazil
VPB 33 Kotor FFG Yugoslavia F45 Minerva FFG UK
AE 34 Mount Baker AG USA FFG 45 De Wert FFG USA
AS 34 Canopus AS USA LSD 45 Comstock LSD USA
CG 34 Biddle CG USA 46 Parramatta FFG Australia
CV 34 Oriskany CV USA DDG 46 Preble DDG USA
D 34 Mato Grosso DDG Brazil F46 Gomez Roca FFG Argentina
F34 Himgiri FFG India FFG 46 Rentz FFG USA
F 34 Infanta Cristma FFG Spain LSD 46 Tortuga LSD USA
FFG 34 Aubrey Fitch FFG USA A 47 Nasr AOR Pakistan
LSD 34 Hermitage LSD USA CG 47 Ticonderoga CG USA
VPB 34 Pula FFG Yugoslavia F47 Danae FFG UK
AE 35 Kiska AG USA FFG 47 Nicholas FFG USA
CGN 35 Truxtun CGN USA LSD 47 Rushmore LSD USA
D 35 Sergipe DD Brazil 48 Stuart FFG Australia
F 35 Udaygin FFG India CG 48 Yorktown CG USA
F 35 Cazadora FFG Spain FFG 48 Vandegrift FFG USA
LSD 35 Monticello LSD USA LSD 48 Ashland LSD USA
AS 36 L Y Spear AS USA 49 Derwent FFG Australia
CGN 36 California CGN USA CG 49 Vincennes CG USA
D 36 Alagoas DD Brazil FFG 49 Robert G. Bradley FFG USA
F 36 Dunagiri FFG India LSD 49 Harpers Ferry LSD USA
F 36 Vencedora FFG Spain 50 Swan FFG Australia
FFG 36 Underwood FFG USA A 50 Deepak AOR India
LSD 36 Anchorage LSD USA CG 50 Valley Forge CG USA
AD 37 Samuel Gompers AD USA FFG 50 Taylor FFG USA
AS 37 Dixon AS USA L 50 Tobruk LPD Australia
CGN 37 South Carolina CGN USA 51 Almirante Padilla FFG Colombia
D 37 Rio Grande do Norte DD Brazil 51 Damavand DDG Iran
DDG 37 Farragut DDG USA AO 51 Ashtabula AO USA
FFG 37 Crommelm FFG USA CG 51 Thomas S. Gates CG USA
LSD 37 Portland LSD USA D 51 Rajput DDG India
38 Perth DDG Australia DDG 51 Arleigh Burke DDG USA
AD 38 Puget Sound AD USA FFG 51 Gary FFG USA
CGN 38 Virginia CGN USA FM 51 Meliton Carvajal FFG Peru
D 38 Espirito Santo DD Brazil T 51 Amazonas LST Venezuela
DDG 38 Luce DDG USA 52 Caldas FFG Colombia
FFG 38 Curts FFG USA A 52 Dharini AR India
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
CG 52 Bunker Hill CG USA CG 68 Anzio CG USA
D 52 Rana DDG India CVN 68 Nimitz CVN USA
DDG 52 John Barry DDG USA P 68 Arnala FFL India
F 52 Juno FFG UK A 69 Donau AG Germany (West)
FFG 52 Carr FFG USA CVN 69 Dwight D Eisenhower CVN USA
FM 52 Manuel Villavisencio FFG Peru F69 Wellington FFG New Zealand
53 Torrens FFG Australia P 69 Androth FFL India
53 Antioquia FFG Colombia CVN 70 Carl Vinson CVN USA
CG 53 Mobile Bay CG USA DD 70 Bolognesi DD Peru
D 53 Ranjit DDG India 71 Alvand FFG Iran
DDG 53 John Paul Jones DDG USA CVN 71 Theodore Roosevelt CVN USA
FFG 53 Hawes FFG USA DD 71 Castilla DD Peru
FM 53 Montero FFG Peru F 71 Baleares FFG Spam
54 Independiente FFG Colombia F 71 Scylla FFG UK
A 54 Amba AS India 72 Alborz FFG Iran
CG 54 Antietam CG USA CVN 72 Abraham Lincoln CVN USA
D 54 Leon FFG Greece F72 Andalucia FFG Spam
D 54 Ranvir DDG India F 72 Ariadne FFG UK
FFG 54 Ford FFG USA 73 Sabalan FFG Iran
FM 54 Mariategui FFG Peru A 73 Moresby AGS Australia
LT54 Agusan del Sur LST Philippines CVN 73 George Washington CVN USA
A 55 Lahn AG Germany (West) DM 73 Palacios DDG Peru
CG 55 Leyte Gulf CG USA F73 Cataluria FFG Spam
D 55 Ranvijay DDG India P 73 Anjadip FFL India
F 55 Waikato FFG New Zealand CVN 74 John C Stennis CVN USA
FFG 55 EIrod FFG USA DM 74 Ferre DDG Peru
A 56 Lech AG Germany (West) F74 Asturias FFG Spam
CG 56 San Jacinto CG USA P 74 Andaman FFL India
D 56 Lonchi DDG Greece A 75 Tidesprmg AOF(L) UK
F 56 Argonaut FFG UK F 75 Extremadura FFG Spam
FFG 56 Simpson FFG USA F 75 Charybdis FFG UK
A 57 Shakti AOR India P 75 Ammi FFL India
AL 57 Sierra Madre LST Philippines 76 Hang Tuah FF Malaysia
CG 57 Lake Champlain CG USA DD 76 Qumones DD Peru
F 57 Andromeda FFG UK DD 77 Villar DD Peru
FFG 57 Reuben James FFG USA P 77 Kamorta FFL India
A 58 Rhein AG Germany (West) PF 77 Datu Siratuna FF Philippines
CG 58 Philippine Sea CG USA DD 78 Galvez DD Peru
F 58 Hermione FFG UK P 78 Kadmath FFL India
FFG 58 Samuel B Roberts FFG USA Pf 78 Raiah Humabon FF Philippines
A 59 Deutschland CLT Germany (West) A 79 Appleleaf AGS UK
CG 59 Princeton CG USA DD 79 Diez Canseco DD Peru
CV 59 Forrestal CV USA A 81 Brambleleaf AGS UK
FFG 59 Kauffman FFG USA CH 81 Almirante Grau CL Peru
CG 60 Normandy CG USA F81 Santa Maria FFG Spam
CV 60 Saratoga CV USA P81 Katchal FFL India
F60 Jupiter FFG UK F82 Victoria FFG Spain
FFG 60 Rodney M. Davis FFG USA F83 Numancia FFG Spam
61 Babr DDG Iran C 84 Babur CL Pakistan -
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A 61 Elbe AG Germany (West) CH 84 Aguirre CL Peru
BB 61 Iowa BB USA F84 Reina Sofia FFG Spain
CG 61 Monterey CG USA D 85 Sfendoni DDG Greece
CV 61 Ranger CV USA F85 Cumberland FFG UK
D 61 Churruca DD Spain D86 Birmingham DDG UK
FFG 61 Ingraham FFG USA F86 Campbeltown FFG UK
P61 Atrevida FF Spam LT86 Zamboanga del Sur LST Philippines
T61 Hualcopo LST Ecuador D 87 Newcastle DDG UK
T61 Capana LST Venezuela F 87 Obuma FF Nigeria
62 Palang DDG Iran F87 Chatham FFG UK
BB 62 New Jersey BB USA LT87 Cotobato del Sur LST Philippines
CG 62 Chancellorsville CG USA AR 88 Narra AR Philippines
CV 62 Independence CV USA D88 Glasgow DDG UK
D 62 Gravina DD Spam F88 Broadsword FFG UK
P62 Princesa FF Spain D 89 Exeter DDG UK
T62 Esequibo LST Venezuela F 89 Aradu FFG Nigeria
A 63 Mam AG Germany (West) F 89 Battleaxe FFG UK
BB 63 Missouri BB USA D 90 Southampton DDG UK
CG 63 Cowpens CG USA F 90 Brilliant FFG UK
CV63 Kitty Hawk CV USA D 91 Nottingham DDG UK
D 63 Mendez Nunez DD Spam F 91 Brazen FFG UK
T63 La Guajira LST Venezuela R 91 Charles de Gaulle CVN France
BB 64 Wisconsin BB USA D 92 Liverpool DDG UK
CG 64 Gettysburg CG USA F 92 Boxer FFG UK
CV 64 Constellation CV USA F 93 Beaver FFG UK
D 64 Langara DD Spain LT 93 Mindoro Occidental LST Philippines
P 64 Nautilus FF Spam F 94 Brave FFG UK
T64 Los Llanos LST Venezuela LT 94 Surigao del Norte LST Philippines
A 65 Saar AG Germany (West) D 95 Manchester DDG UK
CG 65 Chosin CG USA F95 London FFG UK
CVN 65 Enterprise CVN USA LT 95 Surigao del Sur LST Philippines
D 65 Bias de Lezo DD Spain D 96 Gloucester DDG UK
P 65 de Bilbao
Villa FF Spam F 96 Sheffield FFG UK
A 66 Neckar AG Germany (West) LT 96 Maquindanao LST Philippines
CG 66 Hue City CG USA D 97 Edinburgh DDG UK
CV66 America CV USA LT 97 Cagayan LST Philippines
A 67 Mosel AG Germany (West) R 97 Jeanne d'Arc CVH France
AR 67 Kamagong AR Philippines AO 98 Caloosahatchee AO USA
CG 67 Shiloh CG USA D 98 York DDG UK
CV67 John F. Kennedy CV USA F 98 Coventry FFG UK
D 67 Panthir FFG Greece LT98 llocos Norte LST Philippines
A 68 Werra AG Germany (West) R 98 Clemenceau CVS France
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
AO 99 Canisteo AO USA L 153 Nafkratoussa LSD Greece
F 99 Cornwall FFG UK DD 154 Amagiri DDG Japan
R 99 Foch CVS France L 154 Ikaria LST Greece
101 Anshan DDG China DD 155 Hamagiri DDG Japan
102 Fushun DDG China ATP 156 Pimentel AOR Peru
A 102 Agnadeen AOR Iraq DD 156 Setogiri DDG Japan
103 Changchun DDG China DD 157 Sawagiri DDG Japan
104 Qingdao DDG China L 157 Rodos LST Greece
F 104 Southland FFG New Zealand ATP 1 58 Zorritos AOS Peru
L 104 Inouse LST Greece ATP 1 59 Lobitos AOS Peru
105 Jinan DDG China D 160 Alamgir DD Pakistan
106 Xian DDG China 161 Changsha DDG China
107 Ymchuan DDG China 162 Nanning DDG China
108 Xining DDG China 163 Nanchang DDG China
D 108 Cardiff DDG UK DD 163 Amatsukaze DDG Japan
109 Kaifeng DDG China 164 Guilm DDG China
A 109 Bayleaf AOS UK D 164 Shahjahan DD Pakistan
110 Dalian DDG China DD 164 Takatsuki DDG Japan
A 110 Orangeleaf AOS UK D 165 Tariq DD Pakistan
N 110 Nusret ML Turkey DD 165 Kikuzuki DDG Japan
A 111 Oakleaf AOS UK D 166 Taimur DD Pakistan
DD 113 Yamagumo DD Japan DD 166 Mochizuki DDG Japan
LKA 11 3 Charleston LKA USA D 167 Tughril DD Pakistan
DD 114 Makigumo DD Japan DD 167 Nagatsuki DDG Japan
LKA 114 Durham LKA USA D 168 Tippu Sultan DD Pakistan
DD 115 Asagumo DD Japan DD 168 Tachikaze DDG Japan
LKA 1 1 5 Mobile LKA USA DD 169 Asakaze DDG Japan
DD 116 Mmegumo DD Japan F 169 Amazon FFG UK
L 116 Kos LST Greece DD 170 Sawakaze DDG Japan
LKA 116 St Louis LKA USA A 171 Endurance AG UK
DD 117 Natsugumo DD Japan DD 171 Hatakaze DDG Japan
LKA 1 1 7 El Paso LKA USA F 171 Active FFG UK
DD 118 Murakumo DD Japan L 171 Kriti LST Greece
DD 119 Aokumo DD Japan DD 172 Shimakaze DDG Japan
DD 120 Akigumo DD Japan F172 Ambuscade FFG UK
NL 120 Bayraktar LST Turkey L 172 Lesbos LST Greece
DD 121 Yugumo DD Japan F 173 Arrow FFG UK
NL 121 Sancaktar LST Turkey F 174 Alacrity FFG UK
A 122 Olwen AOF (L) UK AO 177 Cimarron AO USA
DD 122 Hatsuyuki DDG Japan AO 178 Monongahela AO USA
NL 122 Cakabey LST Turkey AO 179 Merrimack AO USA
A 123 OIna AOF (L) UK AO 180 Willamette AO USA
DD 123 Shirayuki DDG Japan D 181 Hamburg DDG Germany (West)
NL 123 Sarucabey LST Turkey D182 Schleswig-Holstem DDG Germany (West)
A 124 Olmeda AOF (L) UK D183 Bayern DDG Germany (West)
DD 124 Mineyuki DDG Japan D184 Hessen DDG Germany (West)
NL 124 Karamurselbey LST Turkey D185 Lutjens DDG Germany (West)
DD 125 Sawayuki DDG Japan F 185 Avenger FFG UK
DD 126 Hamayuki DDG Japan AO 186 Platte AO USA
DD 127 Isoyuki DDG Japan D 186 Molders DDG Germany (West)
F 127 Penelope FFG UK D 187 Rommel DDG Germany (West)
DD 128 Haruyuki DDG Japan 192 Cheng Hai LSD Taiwan
DD 129 Yannayuki DDG Japan L200 Chios LST Greece
ATA 30 1 Independencia AG Peru 201 Chung Hai LST Taiwan
DD 130 Matsuyuki DDG Japan L201 Endurance LST Singapore
131 Nanjing DDG China L202 Excellence LST Singapore
ATC 131 llo AG Peru 203 Chung Ting LST Taiwan
DD 131 Setoyuki DDG Japan GT 203 Jervis Bay AGT Australia
132 Hefei DDG China L203 Intrepid LST Singapore
132 Ibn Ouf LST Libya 204 Chung Hsing LST Taiwan
A 132 Diligence AR UK L204 Resolution LST Singapore
DD 132 Asayuki DDG Japan 205 Chung Chien LST Taiwan
133 Chongqing DDG China L 205 Persistence LST Singapore
A 133 Hecia AGS UK 206 Saguenay DD Canada
DD 133 ShimayukI DDG Japan 206 Chung Chi LST Taiwan
134 Zunyi DDG China 207 Skeena DD Canada
134 Ibn Harissa LST Libya F207 Bremen FFG Germany (West)
A 135 Argus AVT UK 208 Chung Shun LST Taiwan
A 137 Hecate AGS UK F 208 Niedersachsen FFG Germany (West)
A 138 Herald AGS UK 209 Chung Lien LST Taiwan
141 Rostock FFG Germany (East) F 209 Rhemland-Pfalz FFG Germany (West)
DD 141 Haruna DDG Japan 210 Chung Yung LST Taiwan
DT 141 Paita LST Peru D 210 Themistocles DDG Greece
142 Berlin Haupstadt FFG Germany (East) F 210 Emden FFG Germany (West)
Der DDR D 211 Miaoulis DDG Greece
DD 142 Hiei DDG Japan F 211 Koln FFG Germany (West)
DT 142 Pisco LST Peru F 211 Dat Assawari FFG Libya
143 Halle FFG Germany (East) D 212 Kanaris DDG Greece
DD 143 Shirane DDG Japan F 212 Karlsruhe FFG Germany (West)
DT 143 Callao LST Peru F 212 Al Ham FFG Libya
DD 144 Kurama DDG Japan D213 Kountouriotis DDG Greece
DT 144 Eten LST Peru DE 213 Kitakami FF Japan
L 144 Siros LST Greece F213 Augsburg FF Germany (West)
F 145 President Pretorius FF South Africa F 213 Al Qirdabiyah FFG Libya
F 147 President Steyn FF South Africa D 214 Sachtouris DDG Greece
ATP 1 50 Bayovar AOF(L) Peru DE 214 Ooi FF Japan
DD 151 Asagiri DDG Japan F 214 Lubeck FF Germany (West)
152 Mutiara AGS Malaysia D 215 Stalwart AD Australia
ATP 152 Talara AOR Peru D 215 Tompazis DDG Greece
DD 152 Yamagiri DDG Japan DE 215 Chikugo FF Japan
DD 153 Yuugiri DDG Japan 216 Chung Kuang LST Taiwan
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country
Number Ship's name Type Country
340 Johns FFH Canada
D 216 Apostolis DDG Greece St
Denmark
FF Japan F 340 Beskytteren FF
DE 216 Ayase Canada
LST Taiwan 341 Ottawa FFH
217 Chung Suo Indonesia
DDG Greece 341 Samadikun FF
D 217 Kriezis
FF Indonesia
FF Japan 342 Martadinata
DE 217 Mikuma Indonesia
FF Japan 343 Monginsidi FF
DE 218 Tokachi
FF Indonesia
AGS Australia 344 Ngurah Rai
A 21 Cook
Iwase FF Japan D 345 Yucetepe DD Turkey
DE 219 DD Turkey
DE220 Chitose FF Japan D 346 Alcitepe
LST Taiwan D 347 Anittepe DD Turkey
221 Chung Chuan
FF Japan D 348 Savastepe DD Turkey
DE 221 Niyodo Denmark
Taiwan F 348 Hvidb)0rnen FF
222 Chung Sheng LST
FF Japan D 349 Kihc All Pa?a DD Turkey
DE 222 Teshio
FF Denmark
Chung Fu LST Taiwan F 349 Vaedderen
223 FFG Cuba
FF Japan 350 "Koni" class
DE 223 Yoshino
Chung Cheng LST Taiwan D 350 Piyale Pa§a DD Turkey
224 Denmark
FF Japan F 350 Ingolf FF
DE 224 Kumano
LST Taiwan 351 Ahmed Yam FFG Indonesia
225 Chung Chiang
FF Japan D 351 M Fevzi Cakmak DD Turkey
DE 225 Noshiro
Germany (West) F 351 Fylla FF Denmark
F225 Braunschweig FF
LST Taiwan 352 Slamet Riyadi FFG Indonesia
226 Chung Chih
FF Japan D 352 Gayret DD Turkey
DE226 Ishikari
Peder Skram FFG Denmark
Chung Mmg LST Taiwan F 352
227 Cuba
FF Japan 353 "Koni" class FFG
DE227 Yubari
FFG Indonesia
Chung Shu LST Taiwan 353 Yos Sudarso
228 DD Turkey
FF Japan D 353 Adatepe
DE228 Yubetsu
FFG Denmark
DD Canada F 353 Herluf Trolle
229 Ottawa
Taiwan 354 Oswald Siahann FFG Indonesia
229 Chung Wan LST
Abukuma FF Japan D 354 Kocatepe DD Turkey
DE 229 FFG Denmark
Margaree DD Canada F 354 Niels Juel
230 FFG Denmark
LST Taiwan F 355 Olfert Fischer
230 Chung Pang Cuba
FF Japan 356 "Koni" class FFG
DE 230 Jmtsu
FFG UK D 356 Zafer DD Turkey
F 230 Norfolk
FFG Denmark
LST Taiwan F 356 Peter Tordenskiold
231 Chung Yeh
Argyll FFG UK DM 357 Muavenet DD Turkey
F 231
D 358 Berk FF Turkey
F 232 Lancaster FFG UK
D 359 Peyk FF Turkey
233 Fraser DD Canada
Marlborough FFG UK D 360 Gelibolu DD Turkey
F 233
FFG UK 361 Fatahillah FFG Indonesia
F 234 Iron Duke
Monmouth FFG UK D 361 Gemlik DD Turkey
F 235
DD Canada 362 Malahayati FFG Indonesia
236 Gatmeau
FFG UK 363 Nala FFG Indonesia
F 236 Montrose
364 Hajar Dewantara FF Indonesia
240 Kaszub FFG Poland
FFG Turkey A 385 Fort Grange AEFS UK
F 240 Yavuz
FFG Turkey A 386 Fort Austin AEFS UK
F 241 Turgutreis
FFG Turkey A 387 Fort Victoria AOR UK
F242 Fatih
UK
AOR South Africa A 388 Fort George AOR
A 243 Tafelberg
AGS Taiwan
F 243 Yildirim FFG Turkey AGS 398 Chiu Hua
DD Canada 400 Ratulangi AS Indonesia
257 Restigouche
L 401 Ertugrul LST Turkey
258 Kootenay DD Canada
L402 Serdar LST Turkey
259 Terra Nova DD Canada
Mackenzie DD Canada AS 405 Chiyoda AS Japan
261
DD Canada 421 Bandar Abbas AFS Iran
262 Saskatchewan
FFG Pakistan AOE 421 Sagami AOE Japan
262 Zulfiquar
New Zealand
DD Canada F 421 Canterbury FFG
263 Yukon
FFG Pakistan 422 Booshehr AFS Iran
263 Shamsher
DD Canada AOE 422 Towada AOE Japan
264 QuAppelle
426 Al Zahraa LST Iraq
265 Annapolis DD Canada
DD Canada 428 Khawla LST Iraq
266 Nipigon
UK 429 Balqses LST Iraq
A 268 Green Rover AOF (S)
AOF (S) UK 431 Kharg AOR Iran
A 269 Grey Rover
AR Iran
AOF (S) UK 441 Chah Bahar
A 270 Blue Rover
FFG Greece
Warszawa DDG Poland F 450 Elli
271 Dominican Republic
451 Mella FF
A 271 Gold Rover AOF (S) UK F
UK F 451 Limnos FFG Greece
A 273 Black Rover AOF (S)
DDG Canada M ST 462 Hayase AG Japan
280 Iroquois
FF Portugal
DDG Canada F 471 Antonio Enes
281 Huron
Athabaskan DDG Canada 472 Kalaat Bern Hammad LST Algeria
282 LST Algeria
DDG Canada 473 Kalaat Bern Rached
283 Algonquin
F 475 Joao Coutmho FF Portugal
F 300 Oslo FFG Norway
F 476 Jacinto Candido FF Portugal
A 301 Drakensberg AOR South Africa
Portugal
Norway F 477 General Pereira d'Eca FF
F 301 Bergen FFG
Norway A 480 Resource AEFS UK
F 302 Trondheim FFG
F 480 Comandante Joao Belo FF Portugal
F 303 Stavanger FFG Norway
481 Comandante FF Portugal
F 304 Narvik FFG Norway F
AOR Australia Hermenegildo Capelo
OR 304 Success
FF Portugal
AGS South Africa F482 Comandante Roberto
A 324 Protea
FFH Canada Ivens
330 Halifax
FF Portugal
Vancouver FFH Canada F483 Comandante Sacadura
331
FFG Indonesia Cabral
331 Martha Kristma Tiyahahu
484 Augusto de Castilho FF Portugal
332 Ville de Quebec FFH Canada F
F485 Honorio Barreto FF Portugal
332 Wilhelmus Zaka rias FFG Indonesia
A 486 Regent AEFS UK
Yohannes
F 486 Baptista de Andrade FF Portugal
333 Toronto FFH Canada
F 487 Joao Roby FF Portugal
333 Hasanuddin FFG Indonesia
F 488 Afonso Cerqueira FF Portugal
334 Regina FFH Canada
F 489 Oliveira E, Carmo FF Portugal
335 Calgary FFH Canada
FFH Canada LT 500 Tarlac LST Philippines
336 Montreal
501 Xiaguan FF China
337 Fredericton FFH Canada
FFH Canada 501 Teluk Langsa LST Indonesia
338 Winnipeg
501 Lieutenant Colonel FFG Morocco
339 Charlottetown FFH Canada
Errhamani
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
LT 501 Laguna LST Philippines A 572 Albay Hakki Burak AO Turkey
502 Nanchong FF China F 572 Libeccio FFG Italy
502 Teluk Ba|ur LST Indonesia A 573 Binba^i Saadettin AO Turkey
HQ 502 Qui Nonh LST Vietnam Gurcan
LT 502 Samar Oriental LST Philippines F 573 Scirocco FFG Italy
503 Kaiyuan FF China F 574 Aliseo FFG Italy
503 Teluk Amboina LST Indonesia F 575 Euro FFG Italy
HQ 503 Vung Tau LST Vietnam A 576 Derya AD Turkey
LT503 Lanao del Sur LST Philippines F 576 Espero FFG Italy
504 Dongchuan FF China A 577 Sokullu Mehmet Pa^a AG Turkey
504 Teluk Kau LST Indonesia F 577 Zeffiro FFG Italy
HQ 504 Da Nang LST Vietnam A 579 Cezayirli Gazi AG Turkey
LT 504 Lanao del Norte LST Philippines Hasan Pa§a
505 Kunming FF China A 580 Akar AOR Turkey
LT 505 Leyte del Sur LST Philippines F 580 Alpino FF Italy
506 Chengdu FF China A 581 Onaran AR Turkey
LT 506 Davao Oriental LST Philippines F 581 Carabmiere FF Italy
507 Pingxiang FF China A 582 Ba^aran AR Turkey
507 Ibn Khaldoum FF Iraq A 586 UIku AG Turkey
LT507 Benguet LST Philippines A 588 Umur Bey AG Turkey
508 Xichang FF China F 594 Virginio Fasan FF Italy
508 Teluk Tomini LST Indonesia D 602 Suffren DDG France
AOR 508 Provider AOR Canada A 603 Henri Poincare AG France
LT508 Aurora LST Philippines D 603 Duquesne DDG France
509 Changde FFG China A 607 Meuse AOR France
509 Teluk Sindoro LST Indonesia A 608 Var AOR France
AOR 509 Protecteur AOR Canada D 609 Aeon it DDG France
LT509 Cavite LST Philippines A 610 lie d'Oleron AG France
510 Shaoxing FFG China D 610 Tourville DDG France
510 Teluk Saleh LST Indonesia 611 Hoyerswerda LST Germany (East)
AOR 510 Preserver AOR Canada C 611 Colbert CL France
LT 510 Samar del Norte LST Philippines D 611 Duguay-Trouin DDG France
511 Nantong FFG China 612 Lubben LST Germany (East)
511 Teluk Bone LST Indonesia D 612 De Grasse DDG France
511 Hengam LSL Iran 613 Cottbus LST Germany (East)
LT 511 Cotabato del Norte LST Philippines 614 Anklam LST Germany (East)
512 Wuxi FFG China D 614 Cassard DDG France
512 Teluk Semangka LST Indonesia 615 Eisenhuttenstadt LST Germany (East)
512 Larak LSL Iran A 615 Loire AG France
LT 512 Tawi-Tawi LST Philippines D 615 Jean Bart DDG France
513 Huayin FFG China 616 Neubrandenburg LST Germany (East)
513 Teluk Penju LST Indonesia A 617 Garonne AG France
513 Tonb LSL Iran A 618 Ranee AG France
514 Zhenjiang FFG China A 619 Aber Wraeh AR France
514 Lavan LSL Iran A 620 Jules Verne AR France
514 Teluk Mandar LST Indonesia A 621 Rhin AG France
515 Xiamen FFG China A 622 Rhone AG France
515 Teluk Sampit LST Indonesia A 625 Papenoo AR France
516 Jiujiang FFG China A 629 Durance AOR France
516 Teluk Banten LST Indonesia A 630 Marne AOR France
AE 516 Apayao LST Philippines D630 Du Chayla DDG France
517 Nanping FFG China 631 Eberswalde Finow LST Germany (East)
517 Teluk Ende LST Indonesia A 631 Somme AOR France
AR 517 Yakal AR Philippines 632 Frankfurt/Oder LST Germany (East)
518 Jian FFG China A 632 Punaruu AR France
519 Changzhi FFG China 633 Hagenow LST Germany (East)
521 Yu Tai AR Taiwan D 633 Duperre DDG France
A 527 Almeida Carvalho AGS Portugal 634 Grimmen LST Germany (East)
529 Haikou FF China 635 Schwerm LST Germany (East)
A 530 Horten AG Norway 636 Schwedt LST Germany (East)
531 Yingtan FFG China D638 La Galissonniere DD France
532 "Jiangdong" class FFG China D 640 Georges Leygues DDG France
533 Ningbo FFG China D 641 Dupleix DDG France
534 Jinhua FFG China D 642 Montcalm DDG France
535 Huangshi FFG China D 643 Jean de Vienne DDG France
536 "Jianghu" class FFG China D 644 Primauguet DDG France
543 Dandong FFG China D 645 La Motte-Piequet DDG France
544 Siping FFG China D 646 Latouche-Treville DDG France
545 "Jianghu" class FFG China LST 671 Un Bong LST Korea, Republic
C 550 Vittorio Veneto CGH Italy LST 672 Tuk Bong LST Korea, Rejpublic
D 550 Ardito DDG Italy LST 673 Bi Bong LST Korea, Reipublic
551 Maoming FFG China LST 675 Kae Bong LST Korea, Republic
C 551 Giuseppe Garibaldi CVL Italy LST 676 Wee Bong LST Korea, Re^public
D 551 Audace DDG Italy LST 677 Su Yong LST Korea, Reipublic
552 Yibin FFG China LST 678 Buk Han LST Korea, Rejpublic
553 Shaoguan FFG China LST 679 Hwa San LST Korea, Republic
C 553 Andrea Doria CLGH Italy 702 Madina FFG Saudi Arc)bia
554 Anshun FFG China 704 Hofouf FFG Saudi Ar£ibia
C 554 Caio Duilio CLGH Italy 706 Abha FFG Saudi Arcibia
D 560 Animoso DDG Italy 708 Taif FFG Saudi Ar;ibia
561 Multatuli AS Indonesia 711 Zeltin LSD Libya
D 561 Ardimentoso DDG Italy F 726 Commandant Bory FFG France
F 564 Lupo FFG Italy F 727 Amiral Charner FFG France
F 565 Sagittario FFG Italy F 728 Doudart de Lagree FFG France
F 566 Perseo FFG Italy F 729 Balny FF France
F 567 Orsa FFG Italy F 740 Commandant Bourdais FFG France
D 570 Impavido DDG Italy F 748 Protet FFG France
F 570 Maostrale FFG Italy F 749 Enseigne de Vaisseau FFG France
A 571 Yuzba^i Tolunay AO Turkey Henry
D 571 Intrepido DDG Italy A 757 D'Entrecasteaux AGS France
F 571 Grecale FFG Italy F 781 DEstienne dOrves FFG France
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
F 782 Amyot dinville FF France DD 919 Taejon DD Korea, Republic
F 783 Drogou FFG France 920 Lao Yang DD Taiwan
F 784 Detroyat FF France 921 El Fateh DD Egypt
F 785 Jean Moulin FF France 921 Jaya Wijaya AR Indonesia
F 786 Quartier Maitre Anquetil FFG France 921 Liao Yang DD Taiwan
F 787 Commandant De FFG France DD 921 Kwang Ju DD Korea, Republic
Pimodan DD 922 Kang Won DD Korea, Republic
F 788 Second Maitre FF France 923 Kai Yang DD Taiwan
Le Bihan DD923 Kyong Ki DD Korea, Republic
F 789 Lieutenant de Vaisseau FF France 924 Shen Yang DD Taiwan
le Henaff 925 Te Yang DD Taiwan
F 790 Lieutenant de Vaisseau FF France DD 925 Jeon Ju DD Korea, Republic
Lavallee 926 Lai Yang DD Taiwan
F 791 Commandant FF France 927 Chao Yang DD Taiwan
L'Hermmier 928 Yung Yang DD Taiwan
F 792 Premier Maitre LHer FFG France 929 Chen Yang DD Taiwan
F 793 Commandant Blaison FFG France 930 Shao Yang DD Taiwan
F 794 Enseigne de Vaisseau FFG France 931 Tariq FF Egypt
Jacoubet 931 Buru)ulasad AGS Indonesia
F 795 Commandant Ducuing FFG France 932 Dewa Kembar AGS Indonesia
F 796 Commandant Birot FFG France 941 El Suez FFG Egypt
F 797 Commandant Bouan FFG France 946 Abu Qir FFG Egypt
F 800 Floreal FFG France 951 Najim al Zaffer FFG Egypt
F 801 Prairial FFG France FF 951 Ulsan FFG Korea, Republic
F 801 Tromp DDG Netherlands MMC 951 Souya AG Japan
F 806 De Ruyter DDG Netherlands FF 952 Seoul FFG Korea, Republic
F807 Kortenaer FFG Netherlands FF 955 Masan FFG Korea, Republic
F 808 Callenburgh FFG Netherlands 956 El Nasser FFG Egypt
F 809 Van Kinsbergen FFG Netherlands FF 956 Kyong Buk FFG Korea, Republic
F810 Banckert FFG Netherlands FF 957 Chung Nam FFG Korea, Republic
F811 Piet Heyn FFG Netherlands FF 958 Chon Nam FFG Korea, Republic
F812 Jacob van Heemskerck FFG Netherlands FF 959 Che Ju FFG Korea, Republic
F813 Witte de With FFG Netherlands A 960 Godetia AG Belgium
F 814 Isaac Sweers FFG Netherlands A 961 Zinnia AG Belgium
815 Tien Shan FF Taiwan DD 963 Spruance DDG USA
F815 Evertsen FFG Netherlands DD 964 Paul F. Foster DDG USA
FBI 6 Abraham Cri|nssen FFG Netherlands DD 965 Kinkaid DDG USA
F823 Philips van Almonde FFG Netherlands DD 966 Hewitt DDG USA
F 824 Bloys van Treslong FFG Netherlands DD 967 Elliott DDG USA
F 825 Jan van Brakel FFG Netherlands DD 968 Arthur W. Radford DDG USA
F 826 Pieter Florisz FFG Netherlands DD 969 Peterson DDG USA
827 Tai Yuan FF Taiwan DD 970 Caron DDG USA
F827 Karel Doorman FFG Netherlands DD 971 David R. Ray DDG USA
F828 Van Speijk FFG Netherlands DD 972 Oldendorf DDG USA
F829 Willem van der Zaan FFG Netherlands DD 973 John Young DDG USA
F830 Tjerk Hiddes FFG Netherlands DD 974 Comte de Grasse DDG USA
F831 Van Amstel FFG Netherlands DD 975 O'Brien DDG USA
832 Yu Shan FF Taiwan DD 976 Merrill DDG USA
A 832 Zuiderkruis AOE Netherlands DD 977 Briscoe DDG USA
F 832 Abraham van der Hulst FFG Netherlands DD 978 Stump DDG USA
833 Hua Shan FF Taiwan DD 979 Conolly DDG USA
F 833 Van Nes FFG Netherlands DD 980 Moosbrugger DDG USA
F 834 Van Galen FFG Netherlands DD 981 John Hancock DDG USA
834 Wen Shan FF Taiwan DD 982 Nicholson DDG USA
835 Fu Shan FF Taiwan DD 983 John Rodgers DDG USA
A 835 Poolster AOE Netherlands DD 984 Leftwich DDG USA
836 Lu Shan FF Taiwan DD 985 Cushing DDG USA
837 Shou Shan FF Taiwan DD 986 Harry W. Hill DDG USA
838 TaiShan FF Taiwan DD 987 O'Bannon DDG USA
843 Chung Shan FF Taiwan DD 988 Thorn DDG USA
901 Murat Reis FFG Algeria DD 989 Deyo DDG USA
901 Hsiang Yang DDG Taiwan DD 990 Ingersoll DDG USA
902 Rais Kellich FFG Algeria DD 991 Fife DDG USA
902 Boraida AOR Saudi Arabia DD 992 Fletcher DDG USA
902 Heng Yang DDG Taiwan DDG 993 Kidd DDG USA
903 Pais Korfo FFG Algeria DDG 994 Callaghan DDG USA
903 Hua Yang DDG Taiwan DDG 995 Scott DDG USA
904 Yunbou AOR Saudi Arabia DDG 996 Chandler DDG USA
905 Yuen Yang DDG Taiwan DD 997 Hayler DDG USA
906 Huei Yang DDG Taiwan FF 1037 Bronstein FF USA
A 906 Tydeman AGS Netherlands FF 1038 McCloy FF USA
907 Fu Yang DD Taiwan FF 1052 Knox FFG USA
908 Kwei Yang DDG Taiwan FF 1053 Roark FFG USA
909 Chiang Yang DDG Taiwan FF 1054 Gray FFG USA
910 Po Yang DDG Taiwan FF 1055 Hepburn FFG USA
F910 Wielingen FFG Belgium FF 1056 Connole FFG USA
911 Sorong AOR Indonesia FF 1057 Rathburne FFG USA
911 Dang Yang DD Taiwan FF 1058 Meyerkord FFG USA
F 911 Westdiep FFG Belgium FF 1059 W S Sims FFG USA
912 Chien Yang DD Taiwan FF 1060 Lang FFG USA
F 912 Wandelaar FFG Belgium FF 1061 Patterson FFG USA
F 913 Westhmder FFG Belgium FF 1062 Whipple FFG USA
914 Lo Yang DD Taiwan FF 1063 Reasoner FFG USA
915 Han Yang DD Taiwan FF 1064 Lockwood FFG USA
DD 915 Chung Buk DD Korea, Republic FF 1065 Stem FFG USA
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DD 916 Jeon Buk DD Korea, Republic FF 1066 Marvin Shields FFG USA
917 Nan Yang DD Taiwan FF 1067 Francis Hammond FFG USA
DD 917 Dae Gu DD Korea, Republic FF 1068 Vreeland FFG USA
918 An Yang DDG Taiwan FF 1069 Bagley FFG USA
DD 918 Inchon DD Korea, Republic FF 1070 Downes FFG USA
919 Kun Yang DDG Taiwan FF 1071 Badger FFG USA
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PENNANT LIST
Number Ship's name Type Country Number Ship's name Type Country
FF 1072 Blakely FFG USA 1503 Sri Indera Sakti LSL Malaysia
FF 1073 Robert E Peary FFG USA 1504 Mahawangsa LSL Malaysia
FF 1074 Harold E Holt FFG USA 1616 Zerai Deres FF Ethiopia
FF 1075 Trippe FFG USA 1617 "Petya 11" class FF Ethiopia
FF 1076 Fanning FFG USA L 3004 Sir Bedivere LSL UK
FF 1077 Ouellet FFG USA L 3005 Sir Galahad LSL UK
FF 1078 Joseph Hewes FFG USA L 3027 Sir Geraint LSL UK
FF 1079 Bowen FFG USA L 3036 Sir Percivale LSL UK
FF 1080 Paul FFG USA TV 3501 Katori AG Japan
FF 1081 Aylwin FFG USA TV 3504 Teruzuki AG Japan
FF 1082 Elmer Montgomery FFG USA L 3505 Sir Tristram LSL UK
FF 1083 Cook FFG USA TV 3505 Mogami FF Japan
FF 1084 McCandless FFG USA LST 4101 Atsumi LST Japan
FF 1085 Donald B. Beary FFG USA LST 4102 Motobu LST Japan
FF 1086 Brewton FFG USA LST 4103 Nemuro LST Japan
FF 1087 Kirk FFG USA LST 41 51 Miura LST Japan
FF 1088 Barbey FFG USA LST 4152 Ojika LST Japan
FF 1089 Jesse L. Brown FFG USA LST 41 53 Satsuma LST Japan
FF 1090 Ainsworth FFG USA ATS Azuma ATS Japan
FF 1091 Miller FFG USA 4201
FF 1092 Thomas C. Hart FFG USA ATS Kurobe ATS Japan
FF 1093 Capodanno FFG USA 4202
FF 094
1 Pharris FFG USA AGB Shirase AG Japan
FF 1095 Truett FFG USA 5002
FF 1096 Valdez FFG USA AGS Akashi AGS Japan
FF 1097 Molnester FFG USA 5101
FF 1098 Glover FF USA AGS Futami AGS Japan
LSI 1179 Newport LST USA 5102
LSI 1180 Manitowoc LST USA AGS Suma AGS Japan
LSI 1181 Sumter LST USA 5103
LST 1182 Fresno LST USA AGS Wakasa AGS Japan
LST 1183 Peoria LST USA 5104
LST 1 1 84 Frederick LST USA A 5206 Sao Gabriel AOR Portugal
LST 1185 Schenectady LST USA A 5208 Sao Miguel AG Portugal
LST 1 1 86 Cayuga LST USA A 5303 Ammiraglio Mai
agnaghi AGS Italy
LST 1 1 87 Tuscaloosa LST USA A 5309 Anteo ARS Italy
LST 1188 Saginaw LST USA A 5310 Proteo ARS Italy
LST 1189 San Bernardino LST USA A 5327 Stromboli AOR Italy
LST 1 1 90 Boulder LST USA A 5329 Vesuvio AOR Italy
LST 1191 Racine LST USA ASU Harusame AG Japan
LST 1192 Spartanburg County LST USA 7008
LST 1193 Fairfax County LST USA ASU Akizuki AG Japan
LST 1 1 94 La Moure County LST USA 7010
LST 1195 Barbour County LST USA ASU Oonami AG Japan
LST 1196 Harlan County LST USA 7013
LST 1 1 97 Barnstable County LST USA ASU Makmami AG Japan
LST 1 98 1 Bristol County LST USA 7014
LST 1312 Ambe LST Nigeria ASU Isuzu FF Japan
LST 1313 Ofiom LST Nigeria 7015
A 1428 Harz AOR Germany (West) L 9011 Foudre TCD France
A 1429 Eifel AOR Germany (West) L 9021 Ouragan TCD France
A 1442 Spessart AOR Germany (West) L 9022 Orage TCD France
A 1443 Rhon AOR Germany (West) L 9077 Bougainville TCD France
1501 Sri Banggi LST Malaysia L 9892 San Giorgio LPD Italy
1502 Rajah Jarom LST Malaysia L 9893 San Marco LPD Italy
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2 ALBANIA / Introduction — Mine warfare forces
ALBANIA
Ministerial Strength of the Fleet Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence Type Active Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Prokop IVlurra Submarines 2 ( + 1 reserve) 20 vessels of 56 1 33 tons gross
Deputy Ministei of Defence and CGS. Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 32
KJco Musiaqi Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 6
Large Patrol Craft 2
Personnel
(a) 1989 Total 3 300 (1 400 afloat, 400 coastal defence,
Minesweepers Ocean — ( + 2 reserve)
Minesweepers— Inshore (+4 reserve)
500 training. 1 000 shore support)
MSB 6
(b) Ratings on 3 years' military service
Tankers, small 3
Bases Miscellaneous 20approx
Durazzo (Durresi), Valona (VIore). Sazan Island (Gulf of VIote), Operational
Sarande. Shingjin, Pa$a Liman Having lost the support of both the Soviet Union and China, some
Sazan Island reported to have 16 underground berths and to be unitshave to be used to provide spares for others No modern
defended by 1 22 and 88 mm
coast artillery mm equipment has been fitted for several years
SUBMARINES
2 Ex-SOVIET "WHISKEY" CLASS
522 523
Displacement, tons: 1 080 surfaced; 1 350 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 249.3 21 .3 > 16 1 (76 -65-49)
Main machinery: Type 37- D diesels; 4 000 bhp, 2 electric motors. 2 700 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 surfaced, 4 dived
1 1
Range, miles: 8 500 at 10 knots surfaced
"HUCHUAN IJ..I
Complement: 54
Torpedoes: 6 21 in (533mm) tubes (4 bow, 2 stern) 2 obsolescent Soviet Type 53, dual purpose
1
pattern active/passive homing up to 20 km (11 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Mines: 24 instead of torpedoes
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate. band. I
6 Ex-CHINESE "SHANGHAI II" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-
Sonars: Tamir; passive; high frequency GUN)
Programmes: Two transferred from USSR in 1 960 and two others reportedly seized from the USSR
in 961 on the withdrawal of Soviet ships from their Albanian base
mid- 1
Operational: A third submarine of the class (No 521 ) is now used as a harbour training boat and
charging station The fourth has been deleted All are based at Sazan
Displacement, tons: 20 standard. 55 full load 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 28 1 8 ' 5 6 /JS 5 5 7 7^
Main machinery: 2 M50F diesels. 2 400 hp.
2/D6 diesels. 1 820 hp. 4 shafts
LIGHT FORCES 2 -
1
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 16 5 knots _^
Complement: 36
Note: 12 P4 patrol craft (Nos 221 226 anrd 316 321 ) may still have limited operational status
Gu ns:4China37 mm/63 (2lwin). 85' elevation. 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm}: weight of
shell 1 42 kg
2 Ex-SOVIET "KRONSHTADT" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin); 85° elevation. 270 rounds/minute to 3 km // 6 nm}, weight of shell
34 kg
Depth charges: 2 projectors. 8 depth charges
350 351 Mines: Rails can be fitted; probably only 10 mines
Radars: Surface search/fire control: Skin Head; band, range 37 km (20 nm). I
Sonars: Hull-mounted set probably fitted
Displacement, tons: 303 standard, 335 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 170.9 21 .3 6 9 ('52 7 65 > » 2. /;
Programmes; Four transferred in mid-1974and two in 1975
Main macfiinery: 3 Type 9-D diesels. 3 300 bhp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 50
Guns: 1 —3 5 in (85 mm}/b2, 85' elevation. 18 rounds/minute to 1 5 5 km (8 5 nm}. weight of shell
9 5 kg
2 —
37 mm/63. 85° elevation. 1 60 rounds/minute to A km (2 2 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
6— 12 7 mm (3 vertical twin) MGs
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 200 five-tubed 1 rocket launchers, range 2 km, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 projectors. 2 racks-
rVlines: 2 approx 8 mines
rails,
Radars: Surface search Ball Gun. E/F band, range 37 km (20 nm)
Navigation Neptun, band I
MINE WARFARE FORCES
IFF High Pole
Programmes: Four were transferred from the USSR in 1 958 Albania sent two for A/S updating in 2 Ex-SOVIET "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
1 960 and two others in 1 961 Two subsequently deleted, and the effectiveness of the survivors is in
doubt 260 360
Displacement, tons; 500 standard. 580 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 90 2 27 6 6 9 /SS « S 4 - 2 /;
Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels. 2 200 bhp. 2 shafts ,.
Speed, knots: 15 Range, miles: 3 000 at 10 knots: 2 000 at 14 knots
Complement. 65
Guns; 2 — 37 mm/63 (twin). 85' elevation. 160 rounds/minute to 9 km (5nm), weightof shellO 7 kg. !
8—12 7 mm MGs
Depth charges: 2 projectors
Mines; 16
Radars: Air/surface search Ball End. E/F band.
Navigation Neptun. band I
Sonars: Hull mounted set probably fitted.
•KRONSHTADT" Class
Programmes: Transferred in 1960. Both believed to be in reserve but reports that one has been
32 Ex-CHINESE "HUCHUAN" CLASS deleted are not correct
(FAST ATTACK HYDROFOIL— TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons: 39 standard, 45 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 71 5 20 7 11 8 (hullborne) (27 8 63 3 6)
Main machinery: 3 M50 diesels. 3 600 hp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 55 calm and foilborne Range, miles: 500 at 30 knots
Complement: 1
Guns: 4—14 5 mm (2 twin) IVlGs
Torpedoes: 2 —
21 m (533 mm) tubes Obsolescent Soviet Type 53
Radars: Surface search/fire control. Skin Head. band, range 37 km (20 nm) I
Programmes: Shanghai and transferred as follows: six in 1 968.
Built in 1 5 in 1 969, two in 1 970,
seven in 1971, two in June 1974, Pennant numbers 200 and 500 series.
Structure: Have foils forward while the stern planes on the surface T43' Class
Mine warfare forces /ALBANIA Introduction / ALGERIA 3
4 Ex-soviet "T 301 • class (minesweepers inshore) TUGS
261 262 361 362
2 Ex-SOVIET "TUGUR" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 46 slandaid, 160 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 7 - 6 7 5 2 PS
1 5 / « 7 6; 1 - MUJOULQINAKU272 273
Main machinery: 3 6 cyl diesels, 440 bhp, 3 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 2 200 at 9 knots
1 Comment: Two other small lugs are employed m local duties or harbour service.
Complement: 25
—
Guns: 2 37 mm/63, 160 rounds/mmule 10 8 5 km (5nm), weigfit of shell 7 kg.
4 -12 7 mm {2lwm) MGs
Mines: Mine lails filled
Comment: Transferred from the USSR — two in 1 957, two in 1 959 and two in 1 960 Two marginally
operational since 1 979; two in reserve. Iwo deleted
AUXILIARIES
6 Ex-SOVIET "PO 2" CLASS (MSB) 2 Ex-SOVIET "SHALANDA I" CLASS
VROJTUESI 153 271 370
Comment: Freighters transferred in early 1 960s One used as AKL and one as YF
Displacement, tons: 56 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 5 '^^b22(2^5''35'^)
Main machinery: 1 diesel, 300 hp, 1 shaft 1 Ex-SOVIET "SEKSTAN" CLASS (DEGAUSSING SHIP)
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 8
354
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
Displacement, tons: 280 standard; 400 full load
Comment: The "PO 2" class, though primarily minesweeping boats, are also general utility craft
Dimensions, feet (metres): 133 8 30.5 ^ (40 8 M 93 ' 4 3)
They were transferred as follows, three in 1957, three in 1958-59, five in 1960 Five have been
Main machinery: diesel, 400 bhp, 1 shaft
1
deleted
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 1 knots
1 1
Complement: 24
Cargo capacity: 1 1 5 ions
Comment: Built in Finland in 1 956 Transferred from the USSR in 1 960
TANKERS 1 Ex-SOVIET "POLUCHAT I" CLASS
2 Ex-SOVIET "KHOBI" CLASS (SUPPORT TANKERS) SKENDERBEU A663
Displacement, tons: 70 standard, 00 full load 1
PATOS SEMANI Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 9 4 8 ('29 6 1 1 5 S 15)
Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels, 2 400 bhp, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 700 light; 1 500 full load
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 1 500 al 1 knots
Measurement, tons: 1 600 dwt
Complement: 1 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 206 6 - 33 4 8 ^63 1 101-4 5) Guns: 2 — 4 5 mm MGs
1
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 1 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots
Comment: Probably used for torpedo recovery Transferred in 1 958
Complement: 35
Cargo capacity: 500 tons; oil fuel
Radars: Navigation Neptun. band I
Comment: Launched in 1 956 Transferred from the USSR in September 1 958 and February 1 959 1 Ex-SOVIET "IMYRYATV CLASS (DIVING TENDER)
Semani has been reported as manned by civilians
SQIPETARI
Displacement, tons: 145 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 « 8 5 5 ("28 4 5 5 17)
1 Ex-SOVIET "TOPLIVO" CLASS (YARD TANKERS) Main machinery: Diesel, 450 hp, 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 2 5 Range, miles: 1 600 at 10 knots
1
TOMB 771 Complement: 1 5
Displacement, tons: 425 Comment: Built about 1955
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 5 " 22 » 9 6 ('545 ' ff 5 -
3;
Main machinery: diesel; 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 400 at 7 knots
1 Note: There are reported to be dozen or so harbour and port tenders including a "Duna" class
a
Complement: 16 floatingpower barge, a water and a barrack ship The "Atrek" class submarine tender
carrier
transferred from the USSR in 1 961 as a depot ship was converted into a merchant ship With large
Comment: Transferred from the USSR m March 1960 Similar to "Khobi" class in appearance lakes on both the Yugoslav and Greek borders a number of small patrol craft is stationed on these
though smaller Oil fuel capacity about 200 tons lakes
ALGERIA
Ministerial General Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Defence. Up to 1980 Algeria had relied on Soviet support, which is still Type Active Building
Colonel Chadli Bendjedid (President) continuing The Italian order with Baglietto was the first move Submarines 4
Defence:
Ctiief of Staff of tfie fVlinislry of towards diversification which could be important with its patiol Frigates 3
Maior General Abdullah Belhouchel and fast attack craft and its minesweepers reaching well into the Corvettes 4
Secretary General of tfie Ministry of Defence second half of their lives Orders from the UK for FAC and LSLs Fast Attack Craft (IVlissile) 12
General Mustapha Cheloufi have coincided with further deliveries from the USSR Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 9
Coastal Patrol Craft 1
Minesweepers -Ocean 1
Coastal Patrol Craft 1
LSLs 2
LCT 1
Senior Officer Miscellaneous 15
Bases
Coast Guard 16
Commander of tfie Navy.
Algiers, Annaba, Mers-el-Kebir
Ma|or General Kamel Abderrahim
DELETIONS
1986 1 "Sekstan" class Va5/sa
3 "Pe" class
Personnel Mercantile Marine 1987 6 "Komar" class
1 T 43' class
(a) 1989: Total 6 500 Lloyd s Register of Shipping
(b) Voluntary service 1 48 vessels of 896 691 tons gross 2 research vessels (civilian)
4 ALGERIA/ Submarines— Frigates
SUBMARINES
2 SOVIET KILO" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 2 400 surfaced, 3 000 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 5 32 8 21 3
(73 ' 10 6 5)
Main machinery; Diesel-electnc, 2 diesels. 1 motor, 4 000 hp, 1
shaft
Speed, knots: 1 8 dived. 1 1 surfaced
Complement: 45
Torpedoes: 6 21 in (533 mm) tubes 18 Soviet Type 53; dual
purpose, pattern active/passive homing up to 20 km (J 7 nm) .it
up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Mines: In lieu of torpedoes
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Radars: Surface search: Snoop Tray; band I
Sonars: Hull- mounted, passive/active search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: First one delivered in October 1987, second in
January 1 988 as replacements for the "Romeo" class
Structure: Diving depth, 300 m (985 ft)
"KILO" class 1987
2 EX-SOVIET "ROMEO" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 400 surfaced, 1 700 dived
1 Torpedoes: 8 21 \n (533mm) lubes {6 bow. 2 sxern) 14 Soviet Programmes: Both were transferred for a five-year loan period
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 9-239-18 Type 53, dual purpose; pattern active/passive homing up to 20 which has been extended indefinitely The first arrived on 31
(76 8 73-55) km f / 7 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg. January 1 982 and the second on 23 February 1 983
Main machinery: 2 Type 37D diesels; 4 000 bhp, Mines: 28 m lieu of torpedoes Operational: Superseded by the "Kilo" class but retamed in a
motors, 2 700 shp, 2 shafts Countermeasures: ESM Stop Light radar warning reserve/training role
Speed, knots: 6 surfaced, 1 3 dived
1 Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate, band I
Range, miles: 9 000 at 9 knots surfaced Sonars: Hercules/Feniks, passive/active search and attack, high
Complement: 54 frequency.
FRIGATES
3 SOVIET "KONI" CLASS (TYPE II)
MURATRAIS 901 RAISKELLICH 902
RAISKORFO 903
Displacement, tons: 700 standard, 9001 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 1 6 42 1 3 7
(95 128-42)
Main machinery: CODAG. gas turbine (centre shaft), 1 8 000
1
2 000 shp, 3 shafts
shp, 2 diesels (outer shafts), 1
Speed, knots: 27 gas, 22 diesel Range, miles: 1 800 at 14
knots
Complement: 30 1 MURATRAIS (Scale J 900). Ian Slurton
Missiles: SAM SA.N.4 Gecko twin launcher O: semi-active
homingto15km (8 nm} at 2 5 Mac h, height envelope 10- 300 m
(32 8-984 3 ft), warhead 50 kg, 20 missiles Some anti-surface
capability
Guns: 4—3 in (76 mm)/60 (2 twin) 0, 80" elevation, 60
rounds/minute to 1 5 km (8 nm). weight of shell 1 6 kg,
4—30 mm/65 (2 twin) 0, 85 elevation. 500 rounds/minute to
5 km (2 7 nm), weight of shell 54 kg
A/S mortars: 2—1 2 barrelled RBU 6000 O, range 6 000 m;
warhead 31 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
Mines: Rails, capacity 22
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 16 bairelled Chaff launchers —
ESM Watch Dog Cross Loop D/F
Radars: Air/surface search Strut Curve 9; F band, range 1 10 km
(60 nm) for 2 m' target
Navigation Don 2. band, range 27 km (15 nm)
I
Fire Control Hawk screech 9; band (for gun control) I
Drum trit O, H/l band (for search and acquisition).
Pop Group O, F/H/l band (for missile control)
IFF High Pole B Two Square Head
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: Murat Rais delivered from Black Sea in December
1980 Rais Kellich transferred 25 April 1982, and Rais Korio JL—
commissioned January 1985 in Algiers, having left USSR in
Octobei 1 984 All built at Zelenodolsk Hull numbers are 5. 7 and
10
Structure: The deck house aft in Type II 'Konis' is thougnt to
house air-conditioning machinery
RAISKELLICH 5/1984. GGyssels
Corvettes — Amphibious forces / ALGERIA 5
CORVETTES
3 + (1 ) SOVIET "NANUCHKA II" CLASS (MISSILE CORVETTES)
RAISHAMIDOU 801 SALAH RAIS 802 RAIS ALI 803
Displacement, tons: 560 standard. 660 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 194 5 • 42 6 « 8 5(59 3 « 13 ' 2 6)
Main machinery: 6 IV1504 diesels. 30 000 shp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots. 900 at 31 knots
Complement: 70(12 off iceis)
"OSA I' Class
Missiles; SSM: 4 SS-N-2B O. active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead
500 kg Preset altitude up to 300 m
SAM: SA-N-4 Gecko twin launcher 0. semi-active radar homing to 1 5 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach,
height envelope 10-300 m (32 8-984 3 ft), warhead 50 kg. 20 missiles. Some anti-surface
capability
Guns: 2 — 57 mm/80 (twin) 0, 85 elevation. 1 20 rounds/minute to 6km^J 3 nm), weight of shell BROOKE MARINE "KEBIR" CLASS
9 + 3
2 8 kg (FASTATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 — 16-barreMed Chaff launchers
ESM Bell Tap Cross Loop. D/F
Radars: Surface search: Square Tie (Radome) O. I band, range 73 km (40 nm) or limits of radar
ELYADEKH 341 EL MOURAKEB 342 343-349
horizon
Navigation: Don
2; band, range 27 km (15 nm)
I
Displacement, tons: 1 66 standard. 200 full load
File control: Pop Group 9, F/H/l band (SAN-4) Muff Cob 9. G/H band
Dimensions, feet (metres): 23 22 6 5 6 ("37 5 6 9 1 ? 7J •
IFF Square Head High Pole
Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V 538 TB92 diesels, 6 000 hp. 2 shafts
1
May 982 from Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 3 300 at 2 knots, 2 600 at 1 5 knots 1
Programmes: Delivered 4 July 1 980. 9 February 1 981 8 , 1 Baltic Fourth still reported
Complement: 27 (3 officers)
to be on order New construction
Modernisation: Plans to re-engine with MTU diesels are not confirmed
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mmjl%2 compact, 85° elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km (9 nm)
anti-surface, 12 km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
2 — 23 mm (twin) Soviet design
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1 226, I band
Programmes: Design and first pair ordered from Brooke Marine in June 1 981 First left for Algeria
without armament in September 1982, second arrived Algiers 12 June 1983 The remainder
assembled or built at Mers el-Kebir 346 commissioned 10 November 1985 Three more ordered
June 1 986. and delivered in 1 988 There may be another three on order
Structure: Same hull as Barbados Indent Armament may be mixed with some ships having a single
20 mm gun aft and others a Soviet twin 30 mm/65 instead of the OTO Melara
"NANUCHKA ll" Class (Scale 1 600). Ian Sturlon
RAIS ALI
ELMOURAKEB 4/ 1983
1 + (2) BULGARIAN DESIGN
Displacement, tons: 500
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 94 5 « 27 9 " %% (59 3 " 8 5 ' 2 6)
Main machinery: 3— 20V 538 MTU diesels. 12-15 000 hp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 36 1 SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76mm) 2 Breda 40 mm (twin)
1
Displacement, tons: 50 full load
Comment: Ordered July 1983 Built at Mers-el Keblr with Bulgarian assistance Launched Dimensions, feet (metres): 75,4 « 17 « 6 2 ('2J « 5 2 < 19}
November 1 984 and completed trials in 1 988 Hull size suggests narrow "Nanuchka" derivative. Main machinery; 2 IV150 diesels. 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Two more may now be built Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 00 al 1 5 knots 1
Complement: 1 7
Guns: 4 14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
Comment: Artived from Black Sea 1 9 May 1 981 Operational status doubtful
LIGHT FORCES
9Ex-SOVIET "OSA II" and 3 "OSA I" CLASS
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Osair— 644-652 AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
"Osa I'— 641-643
Displacement, tons: 210full load ('Osa I"); 245 full load (Osa 11) 1 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCHNY B" CLASS (LCT)
Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 27 9 « 25 6 « 5 9 (39 « 7 6 / 8)
Main machinery: 3 M504 diesels. 5 000 hp. 3 shafts ("Osa II")1 471
3 M503A diesels, 2 000 hp, 3 shafts ("Osa 1)
1
Speed, knots; 38 Range, miles: 800 at 30 knots
Complement: 30 Displacement, tons: 760 standard; 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 7 « 27 9 - 5 8 ^74 a 5 18)
Missiles; SSM 4SS-N 2A ("Osa I") or2B ("Osa II"). active radar or I R homing to 46 km ("25 nm; at Main machinery: 2 diesels, 5 000 hp; 2 shafts
9 Mach. waihead 500 kg Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 8 knots
1
Guns; 4 —
30 mm/65 (2 twin). 85 elevation. 500 rounds/mmute to 5 km ("2 7 nm). weight of shell Complement: 40
54 kg, Military lift: 1 80 troops, 350 tons including up to 6 tanks
Radars; Surface search Square Tie. band, range 73 km (40 nm) or limits of radar horizon
I
Fire Control: Drum Tilt, H/l band Guns; 2 — 30 mm/65 (twin), 85" elevation; 500rounds/minuteto5km (2 7 nm). weight of shell 54
IFF Two Square Head High Pole B kg
—
2 140 mm 1 8-tubed rocket launchers; shore bombardment; range 9 km (5 nm}.
Programmes: One "Osa I" was delivered by the USSR on 7 October 1 967 Two others transferred Radars: Navigation: Don 2: band; range 27 km (15 nm)
I
later in same year "Osa II" transferred 1976-77 (four), fifth in September 1978, sixth in December Fire Control Drum Tilt, H/l band
1978, next pair in 1979 and one from the Black Sea on 7 December 1981 "Osa II" No 643 was IFF Square Head High Pole A
rebuilt after an explosion in 1 981
Modernisation; Possibly re-engined with MTU diesels Programmes: Transferred in August 1 976
6 ALGERIA / Amphibious forces — Customs service
2 LANDING SHIPS (LOGISTIC) 1 Ex-SOVIET "NYRYAT CLASS (DIVING TENDER) •
KALAATBENI HAMMAD 472 YAVDEZAN VP650
KALAATBENI RACHED 473
Displacement, tons: 1 45 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 8 5 5 ('2S 4 ' 5 5 1 » 17)
Displacement, tons: 2 450 full load Main machinery: Diesel, 450 hp, 1 shaft
Dimensions, feet (metres): 305 50 9 « 8 (93 - 155-2 5) 1 Speed, knots: 2 5 Range, miles; 600 at 1 knots
1 1
Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V 1 63 T882 diesels, 7 880 bhp, 2 shafts
1 1 Complement: 1 5
Speed, knots: 5 Range, mites: 3 000 at 2 knots
1 1 Comment: Delivered in 1 965
Complement: 81
Military lift: 240 troops, 7 MBTs and 380 tons other cargo, 2 ton crane with athwartships travel
Guns: 2 Bofors40 mni/70 (twin), 85 elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km f'fi 8 nm), weight of 1 SURVEY CRAFT
shell 96 kg
Fire control: CSEE Naja optronic
ELIDRISSIA673
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca TM 1 226; I band; range 88 km (48 nm)
Displacement, tons: 250
Helicopters: Platform only
Comment: Built by Matsukaia, Japan in 1 980
Programmes: First ordered from Brooke Marine, Lowestoft in June 1981, launched 18 May 1983
for deliveryMarch 1984 and second ordered 18 October 1982 (hull subcontracted to Vosper
Thornycroft Ltd), laid down 20 December 1 982, launched 1 5 May 1 984, delivered August 1 984
Similai hulls to Oinani Nasr £1 Bar
Structure: These ships have a through tank deck closed by bow and stern ramps. The forward ramp 12 FISHERY PROTECTION CRAFT
IS of two sections measuring length 1 8 m (when extended) ''5 m breadth, and the single section
stern ramp measuies 4 3 5 m with the addition of 1 1 m fingei flaps Both hatches can support a JEBELANTAR JEBEL HANDA h 10
60 ton tank, and are wrnch operated In addition, side access doors are provrded on each side
forward The tank deck side bulkheads extend 2 25 m above the upper deck between the forecastle Displacement, tons: 1 8
and the forward end of the superstructure, and provrde two hatch openings to the tank deck below
Comment: Completed 982/83 at 1 Meis-el-Kebir.
COASTGUARD
6'MANGUSTA'CLASS
OMBRINEGC323 REQUINGC331 MARSOUINGC333
DORADEGC324 ESPADONGC332 MURENEGC334
Displacement, tons: 91 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 19 7 2(30 58 2 2) •
Main machinery: 3 MTU diesels, 4 000 shp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 32 5 Range, miles: 800 at 24 knots
Complement: 14(3 officers)
!• ALmaT LLIJI ( Ml MLD 1985. Vospc Guns: Can carry 1 Breda Bofors 40 mm/70 and Oerlikon 20 mm 1
Radars: Navigation SMA3RM, band I
Comment: First delivered early 1 977 by Baglretto, Varazze, Italy
MINE WARFARE FORCES
10BAGLIETTO"TYPE20GC"
1 Ex-SOVIET "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
GCIOO GC113 GC221 GC235 GC237
M 522 GC112 GC114 GC222 GC236 GC325
Displacement, tons: 44 full load
Displacement, tons: 500 standard, 580 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 66 9 1 7 55 (204 5 2 1 17)
Dimensrons, feet (metres): 90 2 27 6 6 9 (5S 8 4 2
Main machinery: 2 CRM 18DS diesels, 2 660 bhp, 2 shafts
1 7;
Main machinery; 2 Type 90 diesels, 2 200 bhp, 2 shafts Speed, knots; 36 Range, miles; 445 at 20 knots
Speed, knots: 15 Range, miles: 3 000 at 10 knots Complement; 1 1 (3 officers)
Complement: 65 Guns; 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Guns: 2 —45 mm/85, 90 elevation, 75 lounds/mmute to 9 km (5 nm), weight of shell 2 2 kg
Comment: The first pair delivered by Baglietto, Varazze in August 1 976 and the remainder in pairs at
A/S mortars: 2 projectois
two monthly rntervals Fitted with three radar sets and optical fire control.
Mines: Can carry 16
Radars; Navrgation Neptun, I band
Programmes; Two tiansferred in 1 968 One cannibalised for spares
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 2 Beechcraft Super Krng An 200T
Operational speed: 282 knots (523km/ti)
Service ceiling: 35 000 ft (10 670m)
Range: 2 030 nm (3 756km)
Role/Weapon systems: Operated by arr force for close-range EEZ operations. Sensors Weather
radar only Weapons: Unarmed
BAGLIETTO 20 GC CRAFT 1978. Baglietto
Numbers/Type; 8 Fokkei F27-400/600
Operational speed; 250 knots (463 km/h)
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 2 700 nm fS 000 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Visual leconnaissance duties in support of EEZ, particularly offshore
platforms Sensors Weather radar and vrsual means only Weapons Limited armament
CUSTOMS SERVICE
MISCELLANEOUS 3 "P 1200" CLASS
BQUZAGZA DJURDJURA HODNA
Note: Reported that an AGI of about 1 500 tons may be acqurred
Comment: Ordered from Watercraft Ltd, Shoteham, England in late 1 984 Completed 21 November
1 985 2 m craft with two MAN D2540 diesels with speed of 30+ knots, complement of four and
1
1 Ex-SOVIET "POLUCHAT I" CLASS (TRV) armed with two 7 62 mm machine guns Range 300 nm Racal Type 1 70 radar
A 641
2"P802" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 70 standard. 1 00 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 1 1 9 4 8 (23 6 5S 15) AURES HOGGAR
Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels: 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 1 500 at knots 1 Comment: Ordered from Watercraft Ltd, Shoreham. England in late 1 984, 8 m craft with two Volvo
Complement; 1 5 AQAD 40 inboard/outboard dresels for speed of 30+ knots. Completed 21 November 1 985
Introduction Light forces/ ANGOLA 7
ANGOLA
Ministerial General Strength of the Fleet
Headquarters' Appointments A number Portuguese ships was transferred at independence in
of Type Active
1 975, and these have been reinforced by ex Soviet craft and ships - Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 6
Senior Commandeis taken up from trade Angolan names are not known the details — Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 4
Alberto Vilela Canelas, Masobele Bianga given are in all cases Portuguese. In the confused state of affairs Large Patrol Craft 4
existing in Angola it is impossible to assess the availability of the Coastal Patrol Craft 8
craft listed. Minehunters (Inshore) 2
There a critical shortage of trained personnel There are minor
is LCTs 4
repair at Luanda and Lobito
facilities maintenance depends — LCUsetc 9
Senior Officer largely on Soviet and Cuban technicians Luanda also provides Auxiliaries 3
limited base facilities for the Soviet Navy
Mercantile Marine
Commander ol the Navy
Manuel Augusto Alfredo
Lloyd s Register of Shipping
1 vessels of 91 038 tons gross
Ports and Bases DELETIONS
Personnel
Luanda. Lobito. Namibe (A number of other good harbours is 1988 PI 134
(a) 1989 1 250 on the 1 000 mile coastline
available Naval HO at Luanda on Ha
) 3 T4 class
(b) Voluntary service (?) de Luanda is fortified as is Namibe 5 LDM 400 class
LIGHT FORCES 4 Ex-PORTUGUESE "ARGOS" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Bwldeis Commissioned
6 Ex-SOVIET"OSA II" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Ex ORION P362 Estaleiros Navais de Viano do Castelo 964
1
Ex ESCORPIAO P375 Arsenal do Alfeite, Lisbon 964
1
Displacement, tons: 245 full load Ex PEGASO P379 Estaleiros Navais de Viano do Castelo 963
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 27 9 25 6 « 5 9 ('59 - 7 S 7 8; -
Ex CENTAURO PI 130 Arsenal do Alfeite, Lisbon 965
1
Main machinery: 3 M504 diesels. 1 5 000 bhp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 800 at 30 knots. 500 at 35 knots Displacement, tons: 180 standard. 210 full load
Complement: 30 Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 8 « 20 5 • 7 ("4/ 6 • 6 2 - 2 2)
1
Main machinery: 2 Maybach MTU diesels: 1 200 bhp, 2 shafts
Missiles: SSM 4 SS N-2B. active radar or IB homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 2 knots
1
kg Complement: 24 (2 officers)
—
Guns: 4 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85° elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of shell Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90' elevation. 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km ('6 5 nmj. weight of shell 96
54 kg kg
Radars: Surface search: Square Tie, band, range 73 km (40 nm) or limits of radar horizon
I
Fire Control: Drum Tilt; H/l band Comment: Argos and Dragao of same class transferred, reportedly, for spares All probably
IFF. Square Head High Pole B non-operational
Programmes: Transferred 29 September 1 982 (first pair), 29 December 1 982 (second pair), and 1
November 1 983 (third pair)
Portuguese Navy
1 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
QSA II' Class
Displacement, tons: 50 full toad
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 17 '62 (23 -52 /9j
Main machinery: 2 M50F 4 diesels. 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 100 at 15 knots
Complement: 17
Guns: 2 1 4 5 mm (twin, aft) MGs
Comment: Transferred 23 January 1977
4Ex-SOVIET"SHERSHEN" CLASS
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons: 45 standard: 1 1 70 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 3 8 1 » 22 » 4 9 (347 » 6 7 « 15)
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels; 1 2 000 bhp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 45 Range, miles: 850 at 30 knots, 460 at 42 knots
Complement: 23
Guns: 4 — 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2.7 nm): weight of shell
0.54 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 tn (533 rrmi) \uhe^ Obsolescent Soviet Type 53
Depth charges: 12
Mines: Capacity for 6
Radars: Surface search. Pot Drum, H/l band.
1^7
Fire control: Drum Tilt; H/l band
IFF: High Pole A. Square Head.
Programmes: Built in late 1960s. First transferred December 1977, one more in December 1978, "ZHUK Class
one in May 1 981 and the fourth in early 1 983
2 Ex-SOVIET "YEVGENYA" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 90 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 ^ 20 4 9 ('25 6 ; - ; 5;
Main machmery: diesel, 850 hp; 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 300 at 10 knots
\
Complement; 10
Guns: 2 USSR 25 mm (twin)
Radars; Navigation Don 2, band I
Sonars: VDS (lifted over stern on crane), minehuntmg. high frequency
"SHERSHEN "Class Comment: Both transferred in September 1 987
8 ANGOLA / Light forces — Miscellaneous
1 Ex-PORTUGUESE "JUPITER" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Name No Builden> Commissioned Note: In addition to those below one out of four ex Soviet "T 4" class transferred in 1976 is still just
Ex VEWUS P 1133 Estaleiros Navais do Mondego 1965 operational Also four out of nine ex- Portuguese LDM 400 class, one LDP 400 and three LDP 200
were in service but in very poor condition at the end of 1 988
Displacement, tons: 32 standard, 43 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 16 5 4 3 i'^? 5 ^ 7 5; •
Main machinery: 2 Cummins diesels, 1 270 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20
3 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCHNY B" CLASS (LCT)
Complement: 8
55" elevation. Displacement, tons: 760 standard, 800 full load
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km.
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 7 « 27 9 » 5 8 f74 fi 5 • J 8)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 5 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 19 Range, miles: 100 at 18 knots
Complement: 40
Military lift: 80 troops; 350 tons including up to 6 tanks
1
Guns: 4—30 mm/65 (2 twin). 85" elevation. 500 rounds/minute to 5 km ("2 7 nm), weight of shell
54 kg
2 — 1 40 mm
8-tubed rocket launchers; shore bombardment, range 9 km (5 nm).
1
Radars: Navigation: Don 2 or Spin Trough; band; range 27 km ?5 nm)I
("
Fire control Drum Tilt. H/l band
IFF. Square Head
Programmes First transferred November 1977 the second 10 February 1979 and the third 11
December 1 979
"JUPITER" Class Portuguese Navy
2 Ex-SOVIET "POLUCHAT I" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 70 standard, 1 00 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97.1 1 9 4.8 ('2S 6 58 1 5)
Mam machinery: 2 M50 diesels,
400 hp, 2 stiafts 2
POLNOCHNY Class (Group B)
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 500 at 10 knots 1
Complement: 1 5
Guns: 2-145 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation Spin Trougfi. I band 1 Ex-PORTUGUESE "ALFANGE" CLASS (LCT)
Comment: Transferred December 1 979 Name No Builders Commissioned
Ex ALFANGE LOG 101 Estaleiros Navais do Mondego 1965
Displacement, tons: 500
Dimensions, feet (metres): 187 ' 39 6 2 f57 12 19)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 000 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 11
Complement: 20 (plus 35 troops)
POLUCHAT |- Class
Ex-ALFANGE Portuguese Navy
4Ex-PORTUGUESE "BELLATRIX' CLASS
(COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
Ex FOMALHAUT P367 Bayerische Schiffbaugesellschaft 1961 Numbers/Type: 2 Embraer EMB-1 1 1 Bandeirante
Ex POLLUX P368 Bayerische Schiffbaugesellschaft 1961 Operational speed: 94 knots (360 kmlh) 1
Ex ALTAIR P377 Bayerische Schiffbaugesellschaft 1962 Service ceiling: 25 500 ft ("7 770m;
Ex-RIGEL P378 Bayerische Schiffbaugesellschaft 1962 Range: 590 nm (2 945 km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Armed MR and coastal patrol delivered in 1 ^ Sensors. APS- 1 28 radar,
Displacement, tons: 23 standard. 27 6 full load limited EW Weapons ASV. 70 mm or 1 27 mm pods or rockets
Dimensions, feet (metres): 68 16 2 4 ("20 7 5 7 12)
Main machinery: 2 Cummins diesels; 470 bhp, 2 shafts Numbers/Type: 4 Aerospatiale SA 365F Dauphin.
Speed, knots: 15 Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km /h)
Complement: 7 (1 officer) Service ceiling: 15 000 ft (4 575m)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55" elevation. 800 rounds/minute to 2 km. Range: 41 nm 758 km) f
Comment: Doubtful operational status Role/Weapon systems: ASV reconnaissance seems most likely role Sensors Possible radar fit.
Weapons: Possible missile fit
MISCELLANEOUS
.i^k-nr^f Note: Three small merchant ships have been acquired from local shipping
1 FLOATING DOCK
BELLATRIX' Class Portuguese Navy Comment: Capacity 4 500 tons Delivered from USSR in 1 982
Introduction /ANGUILLA Introduction / ARGENTINA 9
ANGUILLA
General Marine Police Mercantile Marine
Since 1 980 Anguilla has been administered as a Crown Colony Under the charge of J. Norris Payne MBE CPM. Commissioner of Lloyd's Rcgistei of S/}ippif)g:
with a British Commissioner Police 1 2 vessels of 3 303 tons gross
1 FAIREY MARINE •HUNTSMAN' CLASS 2 LOCALLY BUILT CRAFT
ANGUILLETTA MAPLELEAF
Comment; A 28 ft (8 5m) launchsuppliedinl974 Sheis unarmed and used for fishery protection, Comment: Anguiltetta acquired locally in 1 984; 32 ft in length witlitwo Evinrude outboard engines,
dnii smuggling operations, police work and for Arr-Sea Rescue 370 hp Mapleleal bu\\\ in St Vincent in 1982. 27 ft in length with one Perkins diesel, 185 hp, one
shaft
1 FAIREY MARINE "INTERCEPTOR "
CLASS
Comment: Rescue craft for Coolidge Airport Two 280 fip outboard engines witfi a speed of 30
knots Eigfit 25 man life raftsSupplied in 1 978
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
General Port Mercantile Marine
British Associated State in the Leeward Islands St John s (capital) Lloyd s Register of Shipping
1 90 vessels of 323 469 tons gross
1 "SWIFT 65 ft "CLASS
LIBERIA POl
Displacement, tons; 33
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 9 < 18 4 « 66(798 56-2)
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels; 1 400 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 200 at 1 8 knots 1
Complement; 5
Programmes; Ordered from Swiftships, Morgan City in November 1 983 Commissioned 30 April
1984
t986 Swiftships
ARGENTINA
Ministerial Prefix to Ships' Names Marine A/T Company (Baterias)
Amphibious Engineers Company Puerto Belgrano) (
Minister of Defence ARA (Armada Republica Argentina) Amphibious Commandos Company (Baterias)
Dr Jose Horacio Jaunarena Navy Chief of Staff Security Battalion Buenos Aires) (
Peurlo Belgrano Security Battalion (Puerto Belgrano)
Naval Aviation 5th Marine SecurityCompany (Punta Indio)
Headquarters' Appointment
6th Marine Security Company (Azul)
Personnel 3 000 7th Marine Security Company (Mar del Plata)
Commander of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations.
1st Naval Air Wing (Punta del Indio Naval Ait Base) Naval 8th Marine Security Company (Comandante Espora Naval Air
Almirante Ramon Antonio Arosa
Aviation School with Beech T-34Cs and Beech King Airs Base)
Deputy Commander in Chief Navy
Almirante Maximo Rivero Kelly
2nd Naval Air Wing (Comandante Espora Naval Air Base) Anti
Submarine Squadron with Grumman S-2E Trackers, 2nd Naval Prefecture Naval Argentina (PNA)
Helicopter Squadron with Agusta/Sikorsky SH-3D and S-61 D
Personnel (VIP transport) PNA IS responsible for Coast Guard and rescue duties and is
3rd Naval Air Wing (Comandante Espora Naval Air Base) 3rd operated by the Ministry of National Defence
(a) 1 000 (2 800 officers, 5 200 petty
989; 23 1 officers and ratings Naval Fighter/Attack Squadron with Douglas A-4Q Skyhawks, Patrol Ships 6
and 5 000 conscripts) 2nd Naval Fighter/Attack Squadron with Super Etendards, 1st Large Patrol Craft 4
Marine Corps; 3 500 officers and men Naval Helicopter Squadron with Alouette III Coastal Patrol Craft 53
(b) Volunteers plus 1 2 months' national service 4th Naval Air Wing (Punta Indio Naval Air Base) 1st Naval Attack Sail Training Ship 1
Squadron with Macchi MB 326B. MB 339A and Embraet EMB Pilot Ciaft 22
326 Xavantes. Naval Aerophotographic Squadron with Beech
Organisation
Queen Airs and Beech King Air 200s
5th Naval AirWing (Ezeiza Naval Air Base) 1st Naval Logistic
Naval Area Centre (HQ Puerto Belgrano) covers coastal area from Strength of the Fleet
Support Squadron with Lockheed Electra. 2nd Naval Logistic
River Plate to Valdes Peninsula
Support Squadron with Fokker F28s
Naval Area South (HQ Ushuaia) covers coastal area from Valdes Type Building
6th Naval Air Wing (Almirante Zar Naval Air Base) Naval
Peninsula to Antarctica (Planned)
Reconnaissance Squadron with Beech Queen Airs and Lockheed
Patrol Submarines 4 3(1)
Electra L 188As
Attack Carrier (Medium) 1
Naval Bases Approximately one in three aircraft is out of service due lo shortage
Destroyers 6
of spare parts
Frigates 7
Buenos Aires (Darsena Norte) Dockyard, 2 dry docks, 4 floating
Patrol Ships 6
docks, 1 floating crane, 1 synchrolift, schools
Rio Santiago (La Plata); Schools, naval shipbuilding yard (AFNE).
Marine Corps Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 2
1 slipway, 1 floating crane
Coastal Patrol Craft 4
Mat del Plata; Submarine base with slipway
Organisation and Deployment Minesweepers (Coastal) 4
Minehunters 2
Puerto Belgrano; Mam naval base, schools, 2 dry docks, 1 floating
dock.
1st Marine Infantry Force (HQ Rio Gallegos) Landing Ship (Tank) 1
Ushuaia, Deseado: Small naval bases. 1st Marine Infantry Brigade (Batetias) Minor Landing Craft 20
Amphibious Support Group (Puerto Belgrano) Survey/Oceanographic Ships 3
Survey Launches 2
Naval Building Yards 1st Marine Infantry Battalion (HQ Baterias) Transports 3
2nd Marine Infantry Battalion (Baterias) Polar Ships 2
(a) y Fabticas Navales del Estado (AFNE). Rio
Astilleros 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion (La Plata) Training Ships 2
Santiago 4th Marine Infantry Battalion (Rio Gallegos) Tugs 9
(b) Tandanor, Darsena Norte (Planta 1 and Darsena Este (Planta ) 5th Marine Infantry Battalion (Rio Grande) Floating Docks 5
2), 88,8 per cent naval owned and 1 1 2 per cent by Adm Gen Sail Training Ships 4
de Puertos. Marine Field Artillery Battalion (Puerto Belgrano)
Planta 1 has two dry docks and two floating docks Planta 2 Logistics Support Battalion Baterias) (
has two floating docks (A and B) and a synchrolift of 1 85 « Amphibious Vehicles Battalion (Baterias) Mercantile Marine
32 m. Communications Battalion (Puerto Belgrano)
(c) Astillero Domecq Garcia. Buenos Aires Submarine building Marine A/A Battalion (Puerto Belgrano) Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
yard. Scout Company (Baterias) 451 vessels of 1 876 673 tons gross
10 ARGENTINA/ Introduction — Submarines
DELETIONS Patrol Ships Tugs
Note: With severe restrictions still placed on defence spending the 1987 Alterez Sobial 1 987 Chiriguano
submarine and frigate building programmes have been slowed 1988 Surubi
down and a number of ships are on the sales list The West German
government has allowed the sale of two Argentine built Type TR Prefectura Naval Argentina
1700 submarines So far none of these ships or submarines has
found a buyer 1 987 Punta Alta. Punta Medanos 1 986 Eiezcano
PENNANT LIST
Submarines F32 Guertico M4 Tierra del Fuego GC22 Toll
F33 Granville M5 Chaco GC24 Mantilla
S31 Salta F41 Espora M6 Formosa GC25 Azopardo
S32 San Luis F42 Resales GC26 Thompson
S41 Santa Cruz F43 Spiro GC27 Prefecto Fique
S42 San Juan F44 Parker Miscellaneous GC28 Prefecto Derbes
S43 Santa Fe F45 Robinson GC43 Mandubi
S44 Santiago del Esteto F46 Gomez Roca A8 Sanaviron GC47 Tonina
81 Bahia Paraiso GC48-61 Patrol Craft
B3 Canal Beagle GC64 Mar del Plata
Patro ISh ps 84 Bahia San Bias GC65 Martin Garcia
Aircraft Carrier 85 Cabo de Hornos GC66 Rio Lujan
A1 Com G Ingoyen Q2 Libertad GC67 Rio Uruguay
V2 Veinticinco de Mayo A3 Francisco de Gurruchaga Q5 Almirante Irizar GC68 Rio Paraguay
A10 Comodoro Somellera Q8 Puerto Deseado GC69 Rio Parana
P20 Murature Q11 Comodoro Rivadavia GC70 Riodela Plata
Dest royers P21 King Q15 Cormoran GC71 La Plata
Q16 Petrel GC72 Buenos Aires
Dl Hercules Q31 Piloto Alsina GC73 Cabo Corrientes
D2 Santisima Trinidad Light Forces R2 Querandi GC74 Rio Quequen
DIG Almiranle Brown R3 Tehuelche GC75 Bahia Blanca
Dll La Argentina P61 Baradero R5 Mocovi GC76 Ingeniero White
D12 Heroine P62 Barranqueras R6 Calchaqui GC77 Golfo San Matias
D13 Sarandi P63 Clorinda RIO Chulupi GC78 Madryn
P64 Concepcion del Uruguay R 16 Capayan GC79 Rio Deseado
P85 Inttepida R18 Chiquillan GC80 Ushuaia
Amphibious Force P86 Indomita R19 Morcoyan GC81 Canal de Beagle
R29 Pehuenche GC 88-95 Patrol Craft
Q 42 Cabo San Antonio GC101 Dorado
Mine Warfare Forces GC102 114 Patrol Craft
Prefectura Naval Argentina SB8 Canal Emilio Mitre
Frigates Ml Neuquen SP3 6-7-9 Pilot Craft
M2 Rio Negro GC13 Delfin SP13-30 Pilot Craft
F 31 Drummond M3 Chubut GC21 Lynch
SUBMARINES
2 + 3 + (1)TR 1700 TYPE
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SANTA CRUZ S41 Thyssen Nordseewerke 6 Dec 1980 28 Sep 1982 18 Oct 1984
SAN JUAN S42 Thyssen Nordseewerke 18 Mar 1982 20 June 1983 19 Nov 1985
SANTA FE S43 Astilleros Domecq Garcia 4 Oct 1983 late 1989
SANTIAGO DELESTERO S44 Astilleros Domecq Garcia 5 Aug 1985 1991
Displacement, tons: 2 116 surfaced; 2 264 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 216 5 * 23,9 ^ 21 3
(66-73-65)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 1 6V 652 MB80 diesels, 6 720 bhp; 4
alternators, 4 400 kW, 1 mam motor, 8 000 shp sustained; 1
shaft
Speed, knots: 1 5 surfaced, 1 5 snorting, 25 dived
Range, miles; 1 2 000 at 8 knots surfaced; 20 at 25 knots, 460 at 6
knots dived
Complement: 26 plus 6 spare berths
Torpedoes: 6—21 in (533 mm) bow tubes 22 AEG SST 4;
wire guided, active/passive homing to1 2/28 km (6 5/75 nm) SANTA CRUZ 5/7987. J M Fernandez
at 35/23 knots, warhead 260 kg, automatic reload in 50
seconds Swim out discharge Programmes: November 977 with Thyssen
Contract signed 30 1 Sales: The Government of the FGR has financially guaranteed the
Mines: Capable of carrymg ground mines Nordseewerke tor two submarines to be built at Emden with project and in 1 986 it gave permission for the Argentine Navy to
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning parts and overseeing for four more boats to be built in Argentina sell two of the locally built submarines In view of the completion
Fire control: Signaal Sinbads, can handle 5 targets and 3 by Astilleros Domecq Garcia, Buenos Aires At the start of 1 989 dates any such transaction is fairly well in the future
torpedoes simultaneously work on numbers three and four was proceeding slowly with Opinion: At least in theory these submarines could be enlarged to
Radars: Penscopic and IFF number three possibly ready for launching by the end of the year take a small nuclear reactor and various reports indicate a strong
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3, active/passive search and attack The fifth of class had some preparatory work in hand and the desire by the naval staff to acquire nuclear propulsion-
Probably Thomson Sintra DUUX 2A, passive ranging, medium had not been started
sixth of class Co-operation with Brazil is possible following the 1 988 defence
frequency. Structure: Diving depth, 270 m (890 ft) production agreement between the two countries
Operational: Maximum endurance is 70 days
2 "SALTA" CLASS ("209" CLASS— 1200 TYPE)
Name No Bui/deis Laid down Launched Commissioned
SALTA S31 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 30 Apr 1970 9 Nov 1972 7 Mar 1974
SAN LUIS S32 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Oct 1970 3 Apr 1973 24 May 1974
Displacement, tons: 1 85 surfaced; 1 285 dived
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 83 4- 20 5 « 1 7 9
(559-63-55)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 1 2\/493 TY60 diesels,
2400 hp, 4^50 kW generators, 5 000 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 surfaced, 22 dived, 1 snorting 1
Range, miles: 6 000 at 8 knots surfaced, 230 at 8 knots; 400 at 4
knots dived
Complement: 32
Torpedoes: 8—21 in (533 mm) bow tubes, 14 AEG SST 4;
wire-guided, active/passive homing to 1 2/28 km (6 5/75 nm)
SALTA 1973. Argentine Navy
at 35/23 knots warhead 260 kg or US Mk 37; wire-guided,
active/passive homing to 8Wm (4 4 nm) at 24 knots, warhead Programmes: Ordered 1968 Built in sections by Howaldts-
in Structure: Diving depth, 250 m (820 It)
150 kg Swim-out discharge werke Deutsche Werft AG, Kiel from the IK 68 design of Operational: Maximum endurance, 50 days
Mines: Capable of carryrng ground mines Ingemeurkontor, Lubeck Sections were shipped to Argentina
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning for assembly at Tandanor, Buenos Aires
Fire control: Signaal M8 digital; computer-based; up to 3 targets Modernisation: Sa/ta is undergoing a mid-life modernisation at
engaged srmultaneously the Domecq Garcia Shipyard New engines, weapons and
Radars: Periscopeand IFF electrical systems are being fitted and reports indicate that the
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3, active/passive search and attack, hull has been cut in half, San Luis will probably undergo similar
medium frequency treatment when Salta is finished
Aircraft carrier / ARGENTINA 1
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
1 Ex-BRITISH "COLOSSUS" CLASS
Name No. Bu riders Lard down Launched Commrssioned
VEIIMTICINCO DE MAYO V2 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead 3 Dec 1942 30 Dec 1943 17 Jan 1945
(ey.HiMS Karel Doorman, ex HMS Venerable)
Displacement, tons: 1 5 892 standard; 1 9 896 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 630 pp; 693 2 oa 80 25
(192 211 3 24 4 7 6)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 697 7 f272 6; ^33'i(40 6)
Main machinery: Parsons geared turbines; 40 000 shp, 2 shafts
4 Admiralty 3 drum boilers; 400 psi, superheat 700F
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 4 knots, 6 200 at 23
1
knots
Complement: 1 000 plus up to 500 air crew
Guns: 9 Botors 40 mm/70; 85° elevation, 300 rounds/minute to
1 2 km (6 5nm) anti -surface, 4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft: weighi
of shell 96 kg
Fire control: Originally fitted with Ferranti CAAIS with Plessey
Super-CAAIS displays The system has been modified to
provide control of carrier based aircraft and is capable of direct
computer -to -computer radio data links with Link 10-fitted and
"Meko" ships
Radars: Air search Signaal LW 08, D band, range 174 km (94
nm)
Surface/Air search Signaal DA 08, F band; range 205 km (172
nm)
Height finder; VI/SGR-109
Surface search One Signaal DA 02, E/F band; range 75 km (47
nm)
Navigation; One Signaal ZW 01 , l/J band; range 75 km (41 nm)
CCA: Selenia MM/SPN 720, I band
Tacan;URN20
Fixed wing aircraft: 1 2 Super Etendards and 6 S 2E Trackers
Helicopters: 4 SH-3D Sea King ASW and 1 A 103 Alouette III
Programmes: Purchased from 1 April 1948 and
the UK on
commissioned in Navy on 28 May 1 948.
the Royal Netherlands
Damaged by boiler fire on 29 April 1 968 Sold to Argentina on
15 October 1968 and refitted at Rotterdam by N V Dok en Werf
Ml) Wilton-Fi|enoord, being fitted with new turbines from HMS
Leviathan. Commissioned in the Argentine Navy on 1 2 March
1969 Completed refit on 22 August 1969 and sailed for
Argentina on 3 September 1 969
Modernisation: In 1980 81 her flight deck area was increased
allowing for two extra aircraft in the deck-park and at the same
time all necessary modifications, including lengthening and
strengthening of catapult, were made to allow for operation of
Super Etendards In 1 983 British electronic gear was replaced by
Philips equipment compatible with the "Meko 360" class
Completed a major refit in September 1988 after modifications
to mam engines, flight deck, electrical systems and the bridge
Further modifications are scheduled to substitute diesels for
steam turbines
Structure: Hangar dimensions, feet (metres) 455 (138 7) * 52
(75 8) - 17 5 (5.3) Modified bridge superstructure, tripod
radar mast and tall raked funnel are distinctive changes from the
original "Colossus" class
Operational: From 1985 to 1988, Super Etendards were
predominantly shore-based but are now back at sea again
Alouette Ills used for plane guards
Opinion: Studies are in hand tor a replacement but economic
problems will prevent this in the near future
VEINTICINCODEMAYO 7974. Argentine Navy
VEINTICINCODEMAYO (Scale 7 7 200) 7980, Ian Sturton
12 ARGENTINA /Destroyers
DESTROYERS
4MEKO360TYPE
Ntime No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ALMIRANTE BROWN D10 Blohm and Voss, Hamburg 8 Sep 1980 28 Mar 1981 2 Feb 1983
LAARGENTINA D11 Blohm and Voss, Hamburg 30 Mar 1981 25 Sep 1981 15 Dec 1983
HEROINA D12 Blohm and Voss, Hamburg 24 Aug 1981 17 Feb 1982 15 Apr 1984
SARANDI D13 Blohm and Voss, Hamburg 9 Mar 1982 31 Aug 1982 15 Sep 1984
Displacement, tons; 2 900 standard, 3 360 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 3 46 19 (screws)
1 "
(1259 14-58)
Main machinery: 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines
2 Rolls- Royce Tyne RM1 C gas turbines; 51 600 shp and 1 680
shp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
20 5 crursmg Range, miles; 4 500
Speed, knots: 30
knots
5, at 18
^^^1^^^^
Complement: 200 (26 officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 Aerospatiale MM
40 Exocet (2 quad) launchers
O, inertial cruise guidance, active radar homing to 70 km (40 ALMIRANTE BROWN (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
nm), warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer
SAM Selenia/Elsag Albatros octuple launcher 0, semi-active
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2 Mach against sea-skimming or
divmg missiles surface-to-air version, 24 Aspide
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)l5H automatic 0, 85°
elevation; 45 rounds/minute to 15 km (8nm) anti -surface, 7 km
(3 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 32 kg, ready ammunition
69 rounds using 3 loading drums; also fires Chaff and
illuminants
8 Breda/Bofors 40 mm/70 (4 twin) O, 85' elevation; 300
rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6.5 nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg; ready ammunition 736 (or
444) using AP Tracer, impact or proximity fuzing
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm LAS 3 (2 triple) tubes
I Whitehead A
244 electric lightweight developed from US Mk 46, passive
homing to 6 km (3nm) at 30 knots; warhead 45 4 kg, 1 8 reloads,
Countermeasures: Decoys CSEE Dagaie double mounting,
Graseby G 1 738 towed torpedo decoy system,
2 -Elsag 1 05 mm
SCLAR Chaff rocket launchers, 20 tubes per
launcher, can be trained and elevated. Chaff to 1 2 km (6 5 nm),
illuminants to 4 km (2 2 nm)
ESM/ECM AEG -Telefunken system
Fire control: 2 Signaal LIROD radat/optronic systems each
controlling 2 twin 40 mm mounts Signaal 25 FCS O. WM
Signaal SEWACO action data automation
Radars: Air/surface search, Signaal DA 08A O, F band, range 205
km (1 12 nm)
Navigation Signaal ZW06, band, range 26 km (14
I nm)
Decca 1226, band, range 90 km (49 nm)
I
Fire control Signaal STIR 0; l/J/K band, range 140km (76 nnm)
for m^ target
1
Sonars: Krupp Atlas 80, hull-mounted, active search and attack;
medium frequency
Helicopters: 2 SA 31 9B Alouette III <D
Programmes: Six were originally ordered in 1978, but later
restricted to four when "Meko 140" frigates were ordered in
1980
Modernisation: Meko design concept is modular and allows
rapid replacement and updating
Opinion: Currently deficient in ASW capability with obsolete
helicopter equipment after order for Lynx cancelled in 1982
Believed AB 212ASW has been selected but acquisition not
funded Suitable helicopters are also being sought in the United
States.
LAARGENTINA 3/1983. Hartmut Ehlers
Destroyers— Frigates /ARGENTINA 13
2 BRITISH TYPE42
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Caniniissioned
HERCULES D1 (ex 28) Vickers, Barrow 16Junel971 24 Oct 1972 12 July 1976
SANTISIMA TRINIDAD 02 AFNE, Rio Santiago 11 Oct 1971 9 Nov 1974 July 1981
Displacement, tons: 3 50 standard, 4 1 00 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 412 47 19 (screws)
(125 6 14 3 5 8)
-
Main machinery: COGOG, 2 Rolls Royce Olympus TM 3B gas
turbines, BOOOOshp
2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RMl A gas turbines for cruising, 6 000 slip,
2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 270
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet O. inertial (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
guidance, active homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach,
warhead 1 65 kg; sea-skimmer
SAM British Aerospace Sea Dart Mk 30 twin launcher 0;
semi-active radar homing to 40 km (22 nm) at 2 Mach: height
envelope 100-18 300 m (328-60 042 ft), warhead continuous
rod, 22 missiles
Guns: 1 Vickers 4,5 in (115 mm) 155 Mk 8 automatic ©; 25
rounds/minute to 22 km (12 nm), weight of shell 21 kg, also
firesChaff and illuminants
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 7 O
Torpedoes: 6— 324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes Whitehead A
244/S electric lightweight, active/passive homing to 6 km (3
nm) at 30 knots, warhead 34 kg
Countermeasures: ESM: Radar warning
Fire control: Plessey- Ferranti ADAWS-4 action data automation;
Link 10,
Radars: Air search Marconi Type 965M with double AKE2 array
and IFF 9, A band ».iilii<il
Surface search Marconi Type 992Q O; E/F band, range 55 km (30
nm)
Navigation,
Type 1
Fire control:
control).
006,
Two
HOWS
I
and helicopter control One Kelvin Hughes
117km (64 nm)
band; range
Marconi Type 909 O, band (for Sea Dart missile
I
»...'•..
^..t-iuvuJMin^
N>i
—
Sonars: Graseby Type 184M, hull-mounted, active search and
attack; medium frequency
Kelvin Hughes Type 162M classification set, sideways looking,
active; high frequency
Helicopters: 1 SA 319B Alouette III ©
Programmes: On 1 8 May 1 970 the signing of a contract between
the Argentine Government and Vickers Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
HERCULES 1982. Argentine Navy
was announced This provided for the construction of these two
ships, one to be built at Barrow-in-Furness and the second at
Rio Santiago with British assistance and overseeing Santisima Modernisation: Last 1982 but the problem has been in
refit in Sales: Both ships are for sale at US $250 million (IS I prices)
Trinidad was sabotaged on 22 August 1975 whilst fitting-out weapons systems
getting spares for the British each
and subsequently placed in floating-dock at AFNE Began trials Operational: Although laid up for sometime between 1983 and
early1 981 hfercutes was completed 1 May 1 976 and arrived in 1 986 both ships were at sea for short periods in 1 987 and back
Argentina on 20 August 1 977 after trials and work -up in the UK with the Fleet in 1988
FRIGATES
4 + 2IVIEKO140TYPE
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ESPORA F41 AFNE, Rio Santiago 3 Oct 1 980 23 Jan 1982 5 July 1985
ROSALES F42 AFNE, Rio Santiago 1 July 1981 4 Mar 1983 14 Nov 1986
SPIRO F43 AFNE, Rio Santiago 4 Jan 1982 24June1983 24 Nov 1987
PARKER F44 AFNE, Rio Santiago 2 Aug 1982 31 Mar 1984 mid 1989
ROBINSON F45 AFNE, Rio Santiago 6 June 1983 15 Feb 1985 1990
GOMEZ ROCA F46 AFNE, Rio Santiago 1 Dec 1983 14 Nov 1986 1991
Displacement, tons: 470 standard, 1 790 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 299 1 « 36 4 1 1 2
(91 2 11.1 34)
Main machinery: 2 Type 16PC2-5V400 SEMT Pielstick 1 6 cyl
20 400 bhp, 2 shafts
diesels;
Speed, knots; 27 Range, miles: 4 000 at 18 knots
Complement: 93(11 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet O or 8 MM 40;
inertial cruise guidance, active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm)
(MM 38), 70 km (40 nm) (MM 40), warhead 165 kg; ....-^^^mh,:^^'^
sea -skimmer Intention is to convert to 8 MM 40 and Espora was
first to befitted
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact 0; 85' elevation; ESPORA (Scale 1 900), Ian Sturton
85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm) anti-surface, ^2 km (6 5
nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg, also fires Chaff and
illuminants
4 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin) 0, 85 elevation; 300 rounds/
minute to A km (2 2 nm). weight of shell 96 kg, ready
ammunition 736 (or 444) using AP tracer, impact or proximity
fuzing,
2— 12,7mmMGs
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes O, Whitehead A
244/S electric lightweight, passive homing to 6 km (3 nm) at 30
knots; warhead 45.4 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys; CSEE Dagaie double mounting, 10
or 6 replaceable containers, trainable. Chaff to 1 2 km f'fj 5 nm).
km (2 2 nm), decoys in H J bands
illuminants to 4
ESM/ECM; RDC-2ABC and RCM2 systems
Fire control: Signaal WM
28 integrated system; LIROD
Optronics. Signaal SEWACO command and control system
Radars: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05/2 0; E/F band; range
137 km C75nm;
Navigation Decca TM 1 2:^6; band; range 90 km (49 nm) I
Fire Control: Signaal WM
28 9; l/J band: range 46 km (25 nm).
Sonars: Krupp Atlas ADS 4; hull-mounted, active search and
attack, medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 SA 31 9B Alouette III.
"MEKO 140" Type (no hangar) 7957
Programmes: A contract was signed with Blohm and Voss on 2
October 1980 for this group of ships which are scaled down Structure; Parker and later ships fitted with a telescopic hangar Sales: Robinson and Gomez Roca reportedly being considered for
"Meko 360s" All six have been fabricated in AFNE, Rio which will be retro-fitted in first three Fitted with stabilisers sale
Santiago. Parker flooded while fitting out which has delayed Operational: These ships are mostly used for offshore patrol and
completion to 1989 fishery protection duties.
14 ARGENTINA/ Frigates— Patrol ships
3FRENCHTYPEA69
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
DRUMMOND (ex- Good Hope, ex.- Lieutenant de Vaisseau le Henalf? 789) F 31 Lonent Naval Dockyard 12 Mar 1976 5 Mar 1977 Mar 1978
GUERRICO (e-K Transvaal, ex- Commandant I'Herminier F791 F 32 Lorient Naval Dockyard 1 Oct 1976 13 Sep 1977 Oct 1978
GRANVILLE F 33 Lonent Naval Dockyard 1 Dec 1978 28 June 1980 22June1981
Displacement, tons: 950 standard, 1 170 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 262 5 » 33 8 - 9 8
(80 W3 3)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PC2V 400 diesels,
1 000 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
2
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 5 knots, 3 000 at 1 8
knots
Complement: 93 (10 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers MM
O, inertial cruise guidance, active radar homing to 42 km (23
nm}. warhead 1 65 kg, sea-skimmer
DRUMMOND (Scale I 900). Ian Sturton
Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (100 mm)lbb 0, 80" elevation,
60-80 rounds/mmute to 1 7 km (9 nm) anti-surface, 8 km ("4 4
nm} anti-aiicraft, weight of shell 1 3 5 kg
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) {Drummond has 40 mm/60
mounting) 0, 300 rounds/minute to 4 km (2 2 nm). weight of
shell 96 kg, ready ammunition 736 (or 444) using AP tracer,
impact or proximity fuzing
2 Oerhkon 20 mm O, 1 000 rounds/minute
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Whitehead A
244 homing to 6 km (3 3 nm) at 30
electric lightweight, passive
knots, warhead 45 4 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys CSEE Dagaie double mounting, 10
or 6 replaceable containers; trainable; Chaff to 1 2 km (6 5 nm),
illuminantsto 4 km /2 2 nm): decoys in H-J bands
Fire control: CSEE Na|a Optronics director for 40 mm (in
Granville and Guerrico) 9, Drummond has local control. CSEE
Panda Mk 2 optical director
Radars: Air/surface search Thomson CSF DRBV 51A O. G
band, range 29 km (16 nm) •li'-,
Navigation Decca Type 1226,1 band, range 90 km (49 nm)
Fire Control Thomson CSF DRBC 32E O, l/J band (for 100 mm ^iJjj^_==^^Sc«' .^
•
gun)
Jims -
Sonars: Thomson Sintra Diodon, hull mounted, active search
and attack; selectable 2 or 3 kHz 1 1 1 1
,
-"^iu'-
Programmes: The first pair was originally built for the French
Navy and sold to the South African Navy in 1 976 while under
construction Asa result of a UN embargo on arms sales to South
Africa this sale was cancelled Purchased by Argentina in
autumn 1978 Both arrived in Argentina 2 November 1978
(third ship being ordered some time later) and all have proved
very popular ships in the Argentine Navy
Operational: Endurance, 15 days Very economical in fuel
consumption DRUMMOND 1983. Argentine Navy
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT Numbers/Type: 5 Aermacchi MB-339A
Operational speed: 485 knots (898 km/h)
Service ceiling: 48 000 ft (14 630 m)
Numbers/Type: 7 Aerospatiale SA 31 9B Alouette III
Range: 650 nm ( 1 200 km)
Operational speed: 3 knots (210 km/h) 1 1
Role/Weapon systems: Limited anti -shipping support; aircraft equip one squadron only, all
aircraft in store Weapons ASV, 1 8 tons of 'iron' bombs. Strike. 2 » 30 mm and 6 " rockets
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m)
Range: ISO nm ( 540 km) Self-defence. 2 Magic AAMs
-
Role/Weapon systems: ASW Helicopter, used for liaison in peacetime, wartime role includes
commando assault and ASW/ASVW Sensors Nose-mounted search radar Weapons ASW, 2 Numbers/Type: Lockheed L-188E Electra
7
Mk 44 torpedoes ASV, 2 AS1 2 missiles Operational speed: 389 knots (727 .Irm//?,)
Service ceiling: 28 400 ft (8 655 rrr/
Range: 3 000 nm (5 570km)
Numbers/Type: 11 Agusta-SikorskyASH 3D/H Sea King Role/Weapon systems: Converted from transport aircraft for overwater Elint/EW role and
Operational speed: 1 20 knots (222kmlh) long-range MR with South Atlantic Sensors. Various EW systems. Weapons: Some ASW
Service ceiling: 12 205 ft (3720 m) equipment
Range: 630 nm (1 165km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW Helicopter, carrier or land -based for ASW with limited surface search Numbers/Type: 5 Beechcraft Queen Air
capability Nine more ASH-3H on order for delivery in 1989 and operating on board Bahia Paraiso Operational speed: 260 knots (482 km/h)
and Almirante Irizar Sensors: Search radar, Bendix sonar. Weapons: ASW, up to 4 Mk 46 Serviceceiling: 25000ft|'7620m/ i
torpedoes or 4 " depth bombs Range: 2 000 nm (3 705 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Naval reconnaissance for protection of port installations; also has training
role Sensors Bendix search radar Weapons Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 4 Dassault- Breguet Super Etendard
1
Operational speed: 734 knots // 380 km/h)
Service ceiling: 44 950 ft (13700 m)
Range: 920 nm (1 700km)
Role/Weapon systems: Strike Fighter with anti shipping ability proved in South Atlantic;
PATROL SHIPS
carrier borne strike, air defence and ASV roles, can also be land based Hi lo-hi combat radius 460
nn\(850km) Sensors Agave multi mode radar, ECM Weapons Strike, 2 1 tons of iron' bombs
1 Ex-US "SOTOYOMO" CLASS
ASVW, Exocet or 1 ' Martin Pescador missiles Self-defence, 2 - Magic AAMs Standard, 2
1 -
30 mm cannon A/ame No Builders Commissioned
COMODORO SOMELLERA A10 Levingstone 7 Dec 1944
(ex-USS Catawba A1A2\0) SB Co. Orange
Numbers/Type: 9 Grumman S-2E Tracker
Operational speed: 1 30 knots (241 km/hj. Displacement, tons: 800 full load
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft f 7 620 m; Dimensions, feet (metres): 43 33 9 1 3 (45 6
1 • /0 5 »
4J
Range: 1 350 nm (2 500km) Main machinery: Diesel electric. 500 bhp. shaft
1 1
Role/Weapon systems: Carrier -borne medium -range ASW aircraft, also used for shore- based MR Speed, knots: 2 5 Range, miles: 6 500 at 8 knots
1 1
and FEZ patrol Sensors: Search radar up to 32 sonobuoys. echo-sounding depth charges Complement: 49
Weapons ASW; torpedoes, bombs and depth charges
Comment: Former US ocean tug transferred nn 10 February 1972 Sanaviron (A 8) operates as i
tug
Numbers/Type: 33/24 McDonnell Douglas A-4P/Q Skyhawk
Operational speed: 560 knots (1 040 km/h)
Service ceiling: 45 000 ft (13 780 m)
Range: 1 060 nm (I 965km)
Role/Weapon systems: Attack role, operated by naval air arm and air force; post 1982 update by
Israel and others Sensors: Radar/ECM Weapons: Self defence. 2 Magic AAMs Standard. 2 « 30
mm cannon.
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Wumbers/Tvpe: 8 Aermacchi MB-326GB
Operational speed: 468 knots (867 km/h).
1 "--^fefV^
Service ceiling: 47 000 ft (74 325 m)
Range:! 'i2Q\^\^^ (2 446 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Light Attack, supplements anii-shipping/stnke, also has training role
Weapons ASV, 1 8 tons of iron' bombs Strike. 6 ' rockets Recce, underwmg camera pod COMODORO SOMELLERA 1986. Argentine Navy
Patrol ships — Amphibious forces / ARGENTINA 1
2 Ex-US "CHEROKEE" CLASS LIGHT FORCES
N^me No Butldfrs Commissioned
COMANDANTE GENERAL IRIGOYEN A 1 ChaHesIon 10 Mar 1945 2TYPETNC45 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT GUN)
(ex USSC,7/)l«//,() S B and D D Co
FRANCISCO DEGURRUCHAGA A3 Charleston 16 June 1945 N.imi' No Builders Commissioned
(ex-USSitHSt?/70 ATF 156) S B and D D Co INTREPIDA P85 Luissen, Bremen 20 July 1974
INDOMITA P86 Lurssen. Bremen Dec 1974
Displacement, tons: 235 standard, 731 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 38 5 1 7 (-62 5 « 7 7 7 - 5 2)
" Displacement, tons: 268 full load
Main machinery: 4 sets diesels with electric drive, 3 000 bhp, 1 shaft Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 3 ' 24 3 7 9 ('44 9 - 7 4 2 4;
Speed, knots: 6 Range, 1miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots, 5 000 at 8 knots 1 Mam machinery: 4 MTU [VI 0872 diesels. 14 000hp, 4 shafts
Complement: 85 Speed, knots: 38 Range, miles: 1 450 at 20 knots
Complement: 39 (2 officers)
Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm/60 (1 twin, 2 single), 80 20 rounds/minute to 10 km ("5 5 nmj
elevation, 1
anti-surface; 3 km (1 .6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight 89 kg
of shell Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (" 76 mm^/62 compact, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (9 nm) anti surface, 12
2 0erlikon 20 mm (mounted only in Comandante General liigoyen), 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 330 rounds/minute to 12 km f'SS nm) anti-surface, 4 km ('2 2 nm)
Programmes: Fitted with powerful pumps and other salvage equipment Comandante General anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
Ingoyen transferred by sale to Argentina at San Diego, California, on 9 July 1 961 Classified as a 2 Oerlikon 81 mm rocket launchers for illummants
tug until 1 966 when she was re-rated as patrol vessel Francisco De Gurruchaga transferred on 1 Torpedoes: 2 — 21 in (533 mm) launchers AEG SST-4, wire-guided, active/passive homing to 28
July 1975 by sale km (15 nm) at 23 knots
Sales: Reportedly for disposal on commissioning of "Meko 140s", Countermeasures: ESM 1 unidentified mast-mounted
Fire control: Signaal WIVI22 optronical for guns Signaal (VI1 1 for torpedo guidance and control
Radars: Navigation Decca 12, l/J band
Programmes: These two vessels were ordered in 1 970 Intrepida launched on 2 December 1 973,
Indomita on 8 April 1 974,
2 "KING" CLASS
Name No Builders
MURATURE P20 Base Nav Rio Santiago
KING P21 Base Nav Rio Santiago
Displacement, tons: 91 3 standard, 1 000 normal, 1 032 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 252 7 « 29 5 - 1 3 1 ('77 » 9 ' 4;
Main machinery: 2 Werkspoor 4-stroke diesels, 2 500 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 9 000 at 1 2 knots
1
INDOMITA 7986. van Gindeift l nllet lion
Complement: 130
Guns: 3 Vickers 4 in (105 mm)!Ab, 80' elevation, 1 6 rounds/minute to 1 9 km ("70 nm), weight of
4 "DABUR" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
shell 16 kg
4 Bofors 40 mm (1 twin, 2 single), 80 elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute/barrel to 10 km (5 5 nm),
weight of shell 0,89 kg
Name No Builders Commissioned
5— 1 2 7 mm MGs, BARADERO P61 Israel Aircraft Industries (RAIVITA) 1978
Depth charges: 4 proiectors.
BARRANQUERAS P62 Israel Aircraft Industries (RAIVITA) 1978
CLORINDA P 63 Israel Aircraft Industries ( RAIVITA) 1978
Programmes: Named after Captain John King, an Irish follower of Admiral Brown, who CONCEPCION DEL URUGUAY P 64 Israel Aircraft Industries (RAMTA) 1978
in the war with Brazil, 1
distinguished himself 826-28, and Captain Jose IVlurature, who performed
conspicuous service against the Paraguayans at the Battle of Cuevas in 1 865 King laid down June Displacement, tons: 33 7 standard, 35 full load
1 938, launched 3 November 1 943 Murature laid down IVlarch 1 940, launched July 1 943
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 9 8 5 8 (^79 S 55 18) 1 •
Operational: Used for cadet training
Main machinery: 2 General Motors VI 2 71 T diesels, 920 shp, 2 1 shafts
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 200 at 7 knots 1 1
Complement: 9
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm, 1 000 rounds/mmute to 2 km
4-12 7 mm
(2twin) MGs
Radars: Navigation Decca 101,1 band, range 90 km (49 nm)
iiiii
y^ Comment: Of all aluminium construction Transferred 1 978
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Note: Rumours persist of an order for a 4 000 ton LST of Korean design similar to the ships built for
Indonesia and Venezuela
KING and MURATURE 3/1987 J M Fernandez
1 "TENIENTE" CLASS 4 Ex-US "LCM 6" CLASS
TENIENTEOLIVIERI EDM1,2.3,4
Displacement, tons: 640 1
Displacement, tons: 56 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 185 « (56 4' Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 14 3 9 ('77 1 > 4.3 - 1 2)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts Main machinery: 2 Gray 64 HN9 diesels; 450 bhp, 2 shafts
Complement: 16(4 officers) Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 1 30 at 1 knots
1
Gtns: MGs to befitted Military lift: 30 tons
Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs
Comment: Built by Ouality Shipyards, New Orleans, as a large tug but rated as an "Aviso
'
Commissioned in May 1988 and replaces the .4/Ae/'ezSo/)/'a/ which was scrapped 1987 Comment: Acquired in June 1 971
1 6 ARGENTINA / Amphibious forces — Survey and oceanographic ships
1 LANDING SHIP (TANK) SURVEY AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SHIPS
Nam:' No Builders Commissioned
Note: Capitan Ocj Batde belongs to the Mat me Ministry and not the Navy
CABO SAN ANTONIO 42 AFNE, Rio Santiago 1971
Displacement, tons: 4 64 light, 8 000 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 472 3 68 9 9 8(144 •21-3) 1 'PUERTO DESEADO CLASS "
Main machinery: 6 diesels, 3 700 bhp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 6 1
Name No Builders Commissioned
Complement: 24 I
PUERTO DESEADO Q20 Astarsa, San Fernando 26 Feb 1979
Military lift; 700 troops, 23 medium tanks, 8 LCVPseach capable of carrying 36 troops or 3 5 tons
Guns: 12 Bofors 40/60 mm (3 quad), 1 20 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5 nm) anti surface, 3 km ("Z 6 Displacement, tons; 2 1 33 standard
mill anti aircraft, weight of stiell 89 kg
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 9 51 8 21 3 (76 8 - 15 8 - 6 5)
4 Oerlikon 20 mm (2 twin), 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
IVlain machinery: 2 Fiat-GMT diesels; 3 600 hp; 1 shaft
Fire control: 3 US Mk 5 Mod 2 optical GFCS
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 12 000 at 1 2 knots
Radars: Navigation One Plessey AWS 1 E/F band, range 110km (60 nm). has some air search
,
Complement: 61
capability
Radars: Navigation I band
Helicopters: Capable of operating up to CH 47 Chinook transport helicopter cross-deck
Comment: Laid down on
17 March 1976 for Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Tecnicas y
Comment: Modified US "De Soto County" class — principal difference being the fitting of 60 tons
ScienttficasLaunched on 4 December 976 For survey work fitted with Four Hewlett-Packard
1
Stulcken heavy lift gear and different armament
2108 A, gravimeter, magnetometer, seismic systems, geological laboratory Omega and NAVSAT
equipped
1 RESEARCH SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
COMODORO RIVADAVIA Oil Mestrina, Tigre 6 Dec 1974
CABO SAN ANTONIO 7978, Argentine Navy
Displacement, tons: 609 standard, 667 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 71 2 28 9 « 8 5 ('52 2
1 •
S8 ' 2 6)
SEx-USLCVPs Main machinery: 2 Werkspoor Stork RHO-21 8K diesels; 1 160 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 2 knots
1
EDVP 30-37 Complement: 27
Helicopters: Provision for SA 31 9B Alouette III helicopter
Displacement, tons: 3 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 35 8 10 5 3 6 (70 9 3 2 •
/ n Comment; Laid down on 1 7 July 1 971 and launched on 2 December 1 972
Main machinery: 1 Gray 64 HN9 diesel, 225 hp, shaft 1
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: at 9 knots 1 1
Military lift: 3 5 tons or 36 troops
Comment: Acquired m May 970 1
8ARGENTINIAN LCVPs
Displacement, tons: 7 5
Dimensions, feet (metres); 35 8 10 5 « 1 6 ('70 9 ' 32 ' 0.5)
Main machinery: Fiat diesel, 200 hp, shaft 1
Speed, knots; 9
Comment; Built by AFNE and El Tigre since 1971
;/ '! >»
-%M«l|-»'«*'
MINE WARFARE FORCES
m
6 Ex-BRITISH "TON" CLASS
(4 MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL and 2 MINEHUNTERS)
Name No Burlders Launched
NEUOUEN (ex HMSH/c/r/eron) Ml Thornycroft 26 Jan 1955
RIO NEGRO (ex HMS Tar/ro/)) M2 Doig 10 Nov 1954
CHUBUT(ex HMSSan(on) M3 Fleetlands 1 8 Aug 1 955
TIERRADELFUEGO (ex HMSSeiz/nfffo/j) M4 Whites 17Mar1953
CHACO (ex-HMSflenn/ngron) M5 Richards 27 Nov 1 958
COMODORO RIVADAVIA 811988. van Grnderen Collectron
FORMOSA (ex-HMS//m;ngron) M6 Camper, Nicholson 8Mar1954
Displacement, tons: 360 standard, 440 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 53 28 9 82 (46 6 8 8 2 5) • • -
Main machinery; 2 Paxman Deltic or Mirrlees JVSS-1 2 diesels; 3 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles; 2 500 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: Minesweepers 27, Minehunters 36
Guns: 1 or 2 Bofors 40 mm/60 (insome); 80' elevation, 120 rounds/minute to 10 km ('5 5 nm) 1 SURVEY LAUNCH
anti-surface, 3 km (1 .6 nmj anti-aircraft; weight of shell 89 kg
Radars; Navigation: Decca 45, 1 band; range 48 km (26 nm) Name No. Burlders Commissioned
Sonars: Plessey Type 193 M (in minehunters); active minehunting, 100/300 kHz CORMORAN Q15 AFNE, Rio Santiago 20 Feb 1964
Programmes; Former British coastal minesweepers of the "Ton" class Purchased in 1 967 Displacement, tons: 02 1
Modernisation; In 1 968 Chaco and Formosa were converted into minehunters in HM Dockyard, Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 ^6 A 5 9 (25 3 • 5 18)
Portsmouth, and the other four were refitted and modernised as minesweepers by the Vosper Main machinery: 2 diesels, 440 hp, 2 shafts
Thornycroft Group with Vosper activated fin stabiliser equipment Of composite wooden and Speed, knots; 1
non-magnetic metal construction Complement; 1 9
Operational: Reports that these ships were laid up are not correct All were active in 1 988
Comment: Launched 1 August 1 963
1 SURVEY LAUNCH
Name No. Builders Commissioned
PETREL Q16 Cadenazzi, Tigre 1965
Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 8 14 8 5 6 ('75 7 45 / 7^
IVlain machinery: 2 diesels, 340 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 9
CHACO, FORMOSA. NEUQUEN 7/ 1986 van Grnderen Collection Comment: Built using hull of EM 1 28 transferred from Prefectura Naval
Transports — Training ships / ARG ENTI N A 1
TRANSPORTS
Note: There are plans for a large fleet replenishment ship to replace the Punta Medanos
3 "COSTA SUR" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
CANAL BEAGLE B3 Aslillero Principe y Menghi SA 29 Apr 1978
BAHIASANBLAS B4 Astillero Principe y Menghi SA 27 Nov 1978
CABODEHORNOS B5 Astillero Principe y Menghi SA 28June1979
{QX'Bahia Camarones)
IVIeasurement. tons: 5 800 dwt; 4 600 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 390 3 « 57 4 « 21 ("7 79 17 5-64)
Main machinery: 2 AFNE Sulzerdiesels. 6 400 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 1
Comment: Ordered December 1 975 Laid down 1 January 1 977, 1 1 April 1 977 and 29 April 1 978
Launched 1 9 October 1 977. 29 April 1 978 and 4 November 1 978 Used to supply offshore research
installations m Naval Area South
•>:!!>:'•
ALMIRANTE IRIZAR 1984, Argentine Navy
TRAINING SHIPS
Name No Builders Commissioned
LIBERTAD 02 AFNE. Rio Santiago 1962
CANAL BEAGLE
Displacement, tons: 3 025 standard. 3 765 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 262 wl. 301 oa 45 3 21 8 (79 9. 91 • •
7 138 6 6)
Mam machinery: 2 Sulzer diesels. 2 400 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 5 under power Range, miles: 1 2 000
1
Complement: 220 crew plus 1 50 cadets
Guns: —
-3 in (76 mm) and 4 40 mm (fitted for but not with) 4 47
1 — mm saluting guns
Radars: Navigation Decca. band I
POLAR SHIPS Comment: Launched
1 966. a record which
30 May
still
1 956 She set up record for crossing the North Atlantic under sail in
stands Sail area. 27 265 sq m There are also three small yachts. Itati II (O
73), Fortuna / (O 25) and fortuna II (0 26)
1 POLAR TRANSPORT
Name No Builders Commissioned
BAHIA PARAISO 06 Astillero Principe y Menghi SA lOJuly 1981
Displacement, tons: 9 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 435 3 64 - 3:. 8 (132 7 ' 195 97)•
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 5 000 shp. 2 shafts, cp propellers
1
Speed, knots: 8 1
Complement: 1 24 ships company plus 82 passengers plus 44 for transit
Cargo capacity: 1 200 tons cargo fuel. 3 500 m^ dry cargo. 250 m' refrigerated cargo. 252 troops in
lieu of passengers
Radars: Navigation Helo control. I band
Hehcopters: 2 SH-3DSea King or 3 SA 31 98 Alouette III
Comment: Launched 3 July 1980. Icebreaking capability Used as hospital ship in Falklands
campaign 1982
BAHIA PARAISO (old number) 79S7, Argentine Navy
1 ICEBREAKER
Name No Builders Commissioned
ALMIRANTE IRIZAR 05 Wartsila. Helsinki 15 Dec 1978
Displacement, tons: 11811
Dimensions, feet (metres): 392 « 82 « 3^ 2(119.3 > 25 " 9 5)
Main machinery: Diesel -electric: 4 Wartsila-SEMT-Pielslick 8PC2 5L diesels, 1 6 200 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16 5
Complement: 33 ship's company plus 1 00 passengers
1
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km f'6 5 nm) anti-surface. 4 km f2 2 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 96 kg
Radars: Air/surface search: Plessey AWS 2; E/Fband. range 10 km (60 nm) 1
Navigation: Two Decca; band; range 88 km (48 nm)
I
Helicopters: 2 SH-3D/ASH-3D Sea King transport
Comment: two 1 6 ton cranes, fin stabilisers, Wartsila bubbling system
Fitted tor landing craft with
and a 60 ton towing winch. Red hull with white upperworks and red funnel. Designed for Antarctic
support operations and able to remain in polar regions throughout the winter with 210 people
aboard. Used as a transport to South Georgia in December 1 981 and as a hospital ship during the
Falklands campaign April to June 1 982 9/1987 A loicmans
1 8 ARGENTINA / Training ships — Prefectura Naval Argentina
Name No Builders CoiDmissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
PILOTO ALSINA (ex MVC/uf/aiyrfefomosa) Q31 U N Levante, Spam 1963 QUERANDI R2 Ast Vicente Forte, Buenos Aires 22 Aug 1978
TEHUELCHE R3 Ast Vicente Forte, Buenos Aires 2 Nov 1978
Displacement, tons: 2 800 full load
Measurement, tons: 720 dwl, 3 986 gioss Displacement, tons: 270
Dimensions, feet (metres): 346 > 57 1 «26 9|'/055- 17 4-82) Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 10 2 ' 27 6 9 8 ("5,3 6 - 84 J^
Main machinery: 3 Maqumisla/Bufmeisler & Wain diesels, 4 500 hp, 1 shaft Main machinery: 2 MAN diesels, 1 320 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14 Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 1 1 00 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 30
Comment: Commissioned in Navy 1 7 March 1 981 Former ferry. Radars: Navigation Decca, i band
Comment: Ordered 1973 Launched 20 December 1 977
Name No. Name No
MOCOVI R 5(ex-USYTL441) CARAVAN R 16 (ex US YTL 443)
CALCHAQUI R 6 (ex-US YTL 445) CHIQUILLAN R 1 8 (ex US YTL 444)
CHULUPI R 10 (ex-US YTL 426) MORCOYAN R 19 (ex-US YTL448)
Displacement, tons: 70
Dimensions, feet (metres): 63 « 164 " 7 2 (19.2 ' 5 2 2) •
Main machinery: Hoover-Owens-Rentscheer diesel, 310 bhp.
1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 5
Comment: YTL Type built in USA and transferred on lease in March 1965 (R 16, If 19). remainder
in March 1 969. All purchased on 1 6 June 1 977
PILOTO ALSINA 3/1987. van Ginderen Collection FLOATING DOCKS
Number Dimensions, feet (metres) Capacity, tons
Yl (ex-ARD23) 492 - 88 6 56 (150 .
•
27 -
17 1) 3 500
2 300 1 - 60 - 41 (91 5 18 3 125) 500
— 2158-46 -15 5(65 8 14 13 7)
1
750
A 565 8 853(172.5 26) • 12 000
B 360.8 - 59(110 ' 18) 2 800
623 4 781 (190 24) 12 000
Comment: First two are at Darsena Norte. Buenos Aires, the Puerto Belgrano and last two at
third at
Darsena Este No 2 was built in 91 3. A in 1 957-58 and B
1 in 1 1 2 000 ton dock was
956 Another
built in 1 987 at Santiago Shipyard There are also at least four floating cranes
TUGS
Name
SANAVIRON
No
A8
Builders
Levmgstone S B Co. Orange
Commissioned
5Aug 1947
ARMYWATERCRAFT
(ex-USATA228)
Comment: Several LCPs (BDPs) are operated by Batallon de Ingenieros Anfibios601 at Santa Fe.
Comment: Details as for "Sotoyomo" class under Patrol Ships Built by Ast Vicente Forte Ferries for crossing Rio Parana include two built in 1 969
PREFECTURA NAVAL ARGENTINA
Personnel
Minister of Defence 1 989 1 3 200 (1 200 officers. 1 2 000 petty officers and ratings)
Dr Jose Horacio Jaunarena
Tasks
Under the General Organisation Act the PNA Is charged with
(1 Enforcement of Federal Laws on the high seas and waters sub|ect to the Argentine Repub
(2) Enforcement of environmental protection laws m Federal waters.
(3) Search and Rescue
Headquarters Appointments (4) Security of waterfront facilities and vessels in port
(5) Operations of certain Navaids
Commander (6) Operation of Pilot Services
Prefecto General Juan Eduardo Mosqueda (7) Management and operation of Aviation Department. Coastguard Vessels. Salvage. Fire an i.i
I
Vice Commander Pollution Service and several Fire Brigades
Prefecto General Armando Luis Parini
Organisation
Formed in nine districts. High Parana Rivei. Upper Parana and Paraguay Rivers. Lower Parana River.
Upper Uruguay River. Lower Uruguay River, Delta, River Plate, Northern Argentine Sea, Southern
Argentine Sea
Senior Appointments History
Director of Navigation Police and Security
The Spanish South America established similar organisations to those in Spain. In 1 756
authorities in
Prefecto General Alberto Bao
Director of Prefectura s Zones
the Captainship of the Port came into being in Buenos Aires in 1 81 the Ship Registry office was —
added to this title On 29 October 1 896 the title of Capitania General de Puertos was established by
Prefecto General Sady R Juan Anmchmi Act of Congress, the beginning of the PNA Today, as a security force, it has responsibilities
Director of Materiel
throughout the rivers of Argentina, the ports and harbours as well as the coastal waters, some 1 000
Prefecto General Victor Washington Zibell
miles in all
Director of Administration
Prefecto General Placido Oscar Vergara
Director of Judicial Police Identity markings
Prefecto General Osvaldo Salomone
Director of Personnel Two unequal blue stripes with, superimposed, crossed white anchors followed by the title Prefectura
Prefecto General David Bernard Robaina Naval
Prefectura Naval Argentina — Land-based maritime aircraft / ARGENTINA 1
1 PATROL SHIP 1 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
Name No Buildeis Completed N.inir Nu Builders Conimtsiiiont'd
DELFIN GC13 lisselwerf, Netherlands 14May 1957 MANDUBI GC43 Base Naval Rio Santiago 1940
Displacement, tons: 700 000
standard, 1 full load Displacement, tons: 270 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 29 8
1 93 5 13 8 ("59 > 9 7 '4 2) Dimensions, feet (metres): 108 9 » 20,7 « &2(33 2 - 63 ' t 9)
Main machinery: 2 MAN 300 hp
diesels, 2 Main machinery: 2 MAN G6V 23 5/33 diesels; 500 shp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 6 720 at 1 knots Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 800 at 4 knots. 3 400 at 1 knots 1
Complement: 27 Complement: 1 2
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm,
000 rounds/mmute
1 to 2 km Guns: 2—12 7 mm Browning MGs
2 —
1 2 7 mm Browning MGs.
Radars: Navigation Decca. band I Comment: Since 1 986 has acted as training craft tot PNA Cadets School carrying 20 cadets
Comment: Wfialer acquired for PNA In 1 969, Commissioned 23 January 1 970,
,'Sirr,
I
MANDUBI 1982. Reinaldo Carrera
-H
-^M-
'^^\3
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT
1986. Reinaldo Carrera
Numbers/Type: 10 Helibras HB-350B Esquilo
Operational speed: 1 25 knots (232 kmlh)
5 "HALCON" CLASS (B 119) Service ceiling: 1 000 ft ('J 050 m;
Range: 390 nm (720km)
Name No Builders Commissioned Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopters delivered 1 988/89, wartime role includes commando
MANTILLA GC24 Bazan, El Ferrol 15 Nov 1982 assault Sensors None Weapons Can carry single fixed 7 62 mm GPMG Have replaced
AZOPARDO GC25 Bazan, El Ferrol 28 Apr 1983 McDonnell Douglas 500M
THOMPSON GC26 Bazan, El Ferrol 20 June 1983
PREFECTO FIQUE GC27 Bazan, El Ferrol 29July 1983
PREFECTODERBES GC28 Bazan, El Ferrol 26 Nov 1983
Displacement, tons: 910 standard; 1084 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 21 9 9 < 34 4 « 1 3 8 ("67 105-42)
Main machinery: 2 BazSn/MTU MA-1 6V956 TB-91 diesels. 9 000 hp; 2 shafts LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 5 000 at 8 knots 1
Complement: 33 (10 officers)
Guns: 1 Breda 40 mm/70; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km (7 nm). weight of shell 96 kg. ready use Numbers/Type: 2 Aerospatiale AS 332B Super Puma
1 44 rounds, Operational speed: 51 knots (279kmlh) 1
2— 12 7 mm MGs Service ceiling: \%0mh(4600 m)
Radars: Navigation Decca 1226, I band Range: 335 nm (620km)
Helicopters: 1 HB 3508 Esquilo Role/Weapon systems: Support and SAR helicoptei toi Antarctic survey work Sensors Possible
Omera search radar Weapons Can carry pintle-mounted machine guns
Comment: Ordered in 1 979 from Bazan, El Ferrol. Spam All have helicopter hangar and Magnavox
MX 1102 Satnav Hospital with four beds Carry one rigid rescue craft {6 1 m) with Perkins Numbers/Type: 5 CASA C 21 2 Aviocar
outboard and a capacity of 12 and two inflatable craft {4 1 m) with Evinrude outboard Esquilo Operational speed: 90 knots (353kmlhj. 1
helicopters replaced the Alouettes loaned from the Navy Service ceiling: 24 00011 (7315m)
Range: 650 nm fJOSS *m/
1
Role/Weapon systems: Medium-range reconnaissance and coastal surveillance duties Sensor
APS 28 surface search radar Weapons ASW can carry torpedoes, depth bombs or mines ASV, 2
1
rockets or machine gun pods
1 RIVER PATROLSHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
TONINA GC47 Sanym SA San Fernando, Argentina 30 June 1978
Displacement, tons: 1 03 standard. 1 53 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 8 21 3 • 1 ('25 5 6 5 3 j; 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6V 71 N 162 3000 diesels, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 2 800 at
1 knots 1
Complement: 1
AZOPARDO 1986. Reinaldo Carrera Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm. 1 000 rounds/minute to 2
1 km
Radars: Navigation: Decca 1226; band I
2 "LYNCH" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Comment: Served as training ship for PNA Cadets School until 1 986 Now acts as salvage ship with
salvage pumps and recompression chamber Capable of operating divers and underwater
Name No Builders Commissioned swimmers
LYNCH GC21 AFNE. Rio Santiago 20 May 1964
TOLL GC22 AFNE. Rio Santiago 7 July 1966
Displacement, tons: 1 00 standard. 1 7 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 - 21 5 6 ('50 » 6 4 « - 7 7;
Main machinery: 2 Maybach diesels. 2 700 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 2 000
Complement: 1
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
TOLL 1 986. Prelect ur a Naval Argentina TONINA 11)1986
20 ARGENTINA / Land-based maritime aircraft
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
No Biiiltlris Commtssinnnd
DORADO GC 101 B.isr N.iv.il, Hli Santiatjo 17 Dcr 939
1
Displacoment, tons: 43 full lo.id
Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 5 14 4,9 ('2/ 2 » 4 J 1 1
'j)
Main machinery: 2 Gucicral Molors G071 6A diusols; 360 lip, 1 sliaft
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 1 550
1
Complement: 7 (1 offlcot)
18 BLOHM AND VOSS Z-28TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
MAR DEL PLATA GC 64 LA PLATA GC 71 MADRYN GC78
MARTIN GARCIA GC 65 BUENOS AIRES GC72 RIODESEADOGC79
RIOLUJANGC66 CABO CORRIENTES GC 73 USHUAIAGC80
RIOURUGUAYGC67 RIOQUEQUENGC74 CANAL DE BEAGLE GC81
RIO PARAGUAY GC 68 BAHIABLANCAGC 75 LAGOFUTALAUFQUEN 211983. Gilbert Gyssels
RIO PARANA GC 69 INGENIERO WHITEGC76
RIO DE LA PLATA GC 70 GOLFO SAN MATIAS GC 77
Displacement, tons: 81 lull l(i,ul
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 7 4 5 2 (28 53 1 6) • 1
Main machinery: 2 MTU SV TC92 diosuls, 885 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 200 nt 1 2 knots; 780 at 8 knots1 1
Complement: 14 (3olficers)
Guns: 1 Owlikoii 20 mm, 2—12.7 mm Biownimi MGs.
Radars: N.iviy.ition: Decca 1226; I batui
Comment: Ordered 24 November 1978. First delivered mid 1 979 and then at monthly intervals
Steel hulls. GC 82 and 83 were captured by the British Forces in 1 982
1988. Pretectura Naval Argentina
1 SAILTRAININGSHIP
ESPERANZA
Displacement, tons: 33 5 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 4 1 Z^ (19 1 ' 4.3 27)
Main machinery: 1 VM diesel; 90 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 6, 5 sailing
1
Complement: 6 plus 6 cadets
Comment: Built by Ast Central de la PNA Launched and commissioned 20 December 1968 In
addition there are two 30 ton training yachts Adhara II and Talita II
BUENOS AIRES 7986. Sergio Clerici
34 SMALL PATROL CRAFT
GC48 61 GC88 95 GC 102 108 GC 110 114
Displacement, tons: 5 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 (125 118-36 • 36 1 1 j
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels; 514 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 400 at 8 knots 1
Complement: 3
Guns: 1 2 7 mm Browning MG
Comment: First delivered September 1 978 First 1 4 built by Cadenazzi. Tigre 1 977 79. remainder by
Ast Belende Escobar 1984-86 GC 1 02 14 aie slightly smaller
1
1 1 I '.Hit! rtfh'tiui.i N.ivjI Argentina
6HARB0URTUGS
CANAL EMILIO MITRE SB 8 + SB3,4,5and10
Comment: Canal Emilio Mitre 53 tons full load and has
is of a speed of 10 knots Built by Damen
Shipyard. Netherlands in 1 982 Class Pushy-Cat 1 500
Note: In addition to the above ships and craft the PNA operates 450 craft, including floating cranes,
runabouts and inflatables of all types including LS 1 1 201 -3. LS 1 1001 -4. LS 9500-9. LS 6301 -7, LS
6801 12
GC52 1 1/1988. Prefectura Naval Argentina
22 PILOT CRAFT
ALUMINESP14 V1EDMASP20 MUSTERS SP 26
TRAFULSP15 SAN MARTIN SP21 QUILLENSP27 s.
COLHUESP16 BUENOS AIRES SP22 ROCASP28
MASCARDISP17 FAGNANOSP23 PUELOSP29
ARGENTI1M0SP18 LACARSP24 FUTALAUFQUEIM SP 30
NAHUELHUAP1SP19 CARDIELSP25 + SP3. 6 and 7
(All names preceded by LAGO)
Comment: There are five different types of named pilot craft SP 1 4-1 5 of 33 7 tons built in 1 981 SP ;
i&!v
1 6 1 8 of 42 tons built since 1 981 SP 1 9 23 of 51 tons built since 1 981 SP 24-29 of 5 tons built in
. .
1 981 SP 30 of 1 6 5 m built in 1 983 All built by Damen SY. Netherlands No armament
. CANAL EMILIO MITRE 1986. Sergio Clerici
Introduction /AUSTRALIA 21
AUSTRALIA
Administration
RAN Reserve
Prefix to Ships' Names
Minister for Defence (and Navy)
On 30 June 988
HMAS Hnf Majesty's Australian Ship
1 a total of 4 1 08 officers and sailors forming units
Hon KimC Beazley, MP Sydney. Melbourne. Hobart, Brisbane. Adelaide. Fremantle,
at
Ministers (or Defence Science and Personnel
Darwin and Cairns, including personnel without training obli
Hon Ros Kelly, MP gations The RANR has responsibility for all Naval Control of
Fleet Air Arm (see Shipbornc Aircraft section)
Shipping exercises and some MCM
activities and provides an
integrated force which the Permanant Force can draw upon The
Wessex are cleared to operate from Stalwart. Tohruk
and Success.
Headquarters' Appointments
Sea Kings are cleared to operate from Stalwart and Tohruk and can
basic training of each Port Division is centred around a patrol boat
carry out limited operations from long hulled FFGs, including
Ctiief of Naval Staff The largest two Divisions have received "Fremantle" Class boats
HI PR, but are too large for the hangar
Vice Admiral M W
Hudson, AC, RAN while the remainder operate the "Attack" Class A Reserve Naval
Squirrel AS 350B will be embarked in FFGs until the S 70B-2
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Air Division is to be formed at the RAN Air Station, HMAS
Albatross, in Nowra and will be engaged in a range of activities
Seahawk is deployed to these ships m late 1 989
Rear Admiral P R Sinclair, AO. RAN
from aircraft maintenance to flying operations
Squadron Aircraft
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Development)
HC-723 SquirrelAS350B, utility. FFG embarked flights, SAR
Rear Admiral K A Doolan, RAN
HS 748, Fixed wing, EW operations and training
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics)
Naval Area Commands UH-1 B Iroquois, training, utility, SAR
Rear Admiral D G Holthouse, RAN
(temporarily returned to service from reserve)
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Materiel)
Flag Officer Naval Support Command New South Wales area and Wessex 31 B, training, embarked utility
Rear Admiral B L West, AO, RAN
-
RAN Logistics Support Commander Bell 206B, survey support
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel):
NOC Queensland Brisbane and Cairns {PC and LCH) HS 817 SeaKingMk50, ASW
Rear Admiral A M Carwardine, AM. RAN -
HS 81 6
NOC Northern Australia Darwin (PC) -
Seahawk S-70B-2, ASW, ASST
NOC Western Australia HMAS Stirling. Cockburn Sound
Senior Appointments NOC Victoria Melbourne and Western Port
-
NOC South Australia HMAS Encounter. Adelaide
-
Strength of the Fleet
Maritime Commander. Australia. NOC Tasmania HMAS Huon. Hobart
-
Rear Admiral D G MacDougall. RAN
I Type Active Building
Flag Officer Naval Support Command. (Planned)
Rear Admiral A R Horton. AO, RAN Shore Establishments Patroi Submarines 6 6 + (?2)
General Manager Garden Island Dockyard: Destroyers (DDG) 3 —
Rear Admiral N R B Berlyn, AO. RAN HMAS Kuttabul (Administrative and Personnel Support. Sydney), Frigates (FFG) 4 2
Platypus (Submarine base. Sydney), Watson (Warfare Training, Frigates (DE) 5 (^8)
Sydney). Waterhen (Minor Warships Base. Sydney), Albatross MCM Vessels 5 (6)
Diplomatic Representation (RAN Air Station. Nowra), Creswell (RAN College and Fleet Large Patrol Craft 20(5RANR) —
Support, Jervis Bay), Harman (Communications station, Can- Oceanographic Survey Ships 5 2
Assistant Defence Attache in Bangkok berra), Cerberus (Training, Western Point, Victoria), Lonsdale Fleet Tanker 1 (?1)
Lieutenant Commander J C Buchanan, DFC. RAN (RANR Training only, Melbourne), Huon (Administration Support Destroyer Tender 1 —
Naval A ttache in Jakarta. and RANR Training, Hobart), Encounter (Administration Support Training Ship 1 —
Captain L D Watson, RAN and RANR Training, Adelaide). Stirling (Fleet Base and Mainten- Amphibious Heavy Lift Ship 1 —
Assistant Defence Attache in Kuala Lumpur ance Support, Cockburn Sound), Coonawarra (Patrol Boat and Landing Craft 6 (2 res) —
Lieutenant Commander P Ryan, RAN M Communications Base, Darwin), Cairns (Minor Warship Base, Miscellaneous 86 —
Naval Adviser in London Cairns), Moreton (Administration Support and RANR Training, Tugs 7 (2)
Captain C J Littleton. RAN Brisbane)
Defence Attache in New Delhi
Captain C, A Barrie, RAN Naval Procurement and Modernisation
Defence Adviser in Port Moresby Naval Shipyards
Captain P Gilmour-Walsh. RAN
A J
Major aspects affecting the RAN during 1 989
Assistant Defence Adviser in Singapore Garden Island Dockyard, which is being modernised, and " submarines continues with
(a) Project design for six "Type 471
Lieutenant Commander B J Bird, RAN Cockatoo Island Dockyard both conduct refits, the latter also the Stan of fabrication
S W Pacific
Australian Defence Adviser. undertaking naval construction Former Williamstown Naval Selection of design and start of project planning for 2 frigates
(b) 1
Commander R G Dagworlhy. RAN Dockyard is now privately owned by Australian Marine Engineer- to be built in Australia for the RAN and RNZN
Naval Attache Washington
in ing Corporation who are completing the construction of FFG 05
(c) Acquisition of 16 Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopters for
Commodore D J Campbell and 06 A major shiplift facility has been completed in Jervoise modified' FFGs
Defence Adviser in Wellington Bay. Cockburn Sound, in Western Australia to allow maintenance two ocean
(d) Plans being developed foi a second tanker for the
Captain N C L Bailey, RAN and repair of ships based on the west coast Navy'
(e) Minesweeper programme Plans are being developed for the
use of fishing vessels carrying a towed body for magnetic and
Other Service Craft acoustic sweeping using a strontium charge Trials began
September 1 986 and are continuing
1 989 1 5 700 officers and sailors
(a) Australian Army (f) Plans for a new Mine Warfare Systems centie at a Maritime HQ
(including WRANS)
16 Ex-US LCM (8) IS under construction at Sydney
1 Coastal Tug
1 3 Miscellaneous
Navy Estimates
(b) RAAF
AS Mercantile IVIarlne
1— 76 ASR ft (Townsville)
1986-87 671 599 000
1
1— 48 ASR ft (Newcastle)
1987 88 1 695 329 285 Lloyd s Register of Shipping
4 Shark Cats
1988 89 1 853 382 000 709 vessels of 2 365 923 tons gross
(c) 6 Customs Craft
DELETIONS
Destroyer Miscellaneous
Light Forces
1986 Vampite decommissioned (13 August), (Museum ship 1988: Sea/and Porpoise (August, for sale)
1988 /Irfrance (Museum ship)
1988) Sardius
1987 l/enrfe^/d (1 1 January)
Bayonet (Training platform at HMAS Cerberus)
PENNANT LIST
Submarines Minehunters 216 Gladstone Replenishment Ship (AOR)
217 Bunbury
57 Ox ley M 1121 Curlew A 304 Success
59 Otway MH80 Rushcutter
60 Onslow MH81 Shoalwaler
61 Orion Amphibious Heavy Lift Ship Destroyer Tender
62 Otama
70 Ovens Training Ship L50 Tobruk A 21 5 Stalwart (Flagship)
AGT203 Jervis Bay
Destroyers General Purpose Ships
Landing Ciraft
38 Perth Large Patrol Craft A 244 Banks
LI 26 Balikpapan (Reserve)
39 Hobart A 247 Bass
41 Brisbane 82 Adroit(RANR)
L127 Brunei
NP0801 —
LI 28 Labuan(RANR) —
87 Ardent (RANR) SDB1325
LI 29 Tarakan
91 Aware (RANR)
Fremantle (RANR)
L130 Wewak (Reserve)
Frigates 203
LI 33 Betano
204 Warrnambool (RANR) Torpedo Recovery Vessels
01 Adelaide 205 Townsville
02 Canberra 206 Wollongong TRV801 Tuna
03 Sydney 207 Launceston Survey Shiips TRV802 Trevally
04 Darwin 208 Whyalla TRV803 Tailor
05 Melbourne (building) 209 Ipswich A 73 Moresby
06 Newcastle (building) 210 Cessnock A 21 Cook
46 Parramatta 211 Bendigo A 31 2 Flinders
48 Stuart 212 Gawler — Paluma
49 Derwent 213 Geraldton — Mermaid
50 Swan 214 Dubbo — Shepparton
53 Torrens 215 Geelong — Benalla
22 AUSTRALIA / Submarines
SUBMARINES
+ 6 + (2) "TYPE 471 " CLASS
Displacement, tons: 2 450 surfaced: 2 700 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 246 " 25 6 » 22 3
(75 - 7.8 ' 68)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 3 Hedemora 8 cyl 1 diesels; 3-5
mW, 1 shafl
Speed, knots; 10+ surfaced, 10+ snorting, 20+ dived,
Range, miles: 9 000 at knots 1
Complement: 42 plus 5 trainees
Missiles: SSM Sub Harpoon
Torpedoes: 6— 21 In (533 mm) fwd tubes. Total of 23 weapons
Mk 48 and Sub Harpoon
including
Countermeasures: ESM Argos; radar warning
Fire control: Rockwell combat system
Sonars: Thomson-CSF, Scylla bow and flank arrays
Kariwara Australian developed passive towed array
Programmes: Contract signed on 2 June 1 987 for construction
of six Swedish designed Kockums "Type 471 with a possibility
'
of two moie in due course Builders, Australian Submarine
Corporation (ASC) with shipyard at Adelaide. Fabrication work
to start in June 1 989 with the first of class m service in 1 995;
bow and stern sections of the first submarine are being built In
Sweden The option on the two additional boats has been
recommended by the Navy
Structure: Stirling engines remain a possibility for later
submarines of the class
Operational: Plans are to base foui at Sterling, WA A double
crew system is being considered for the first of class trials
submarrne
TYPE 471 (model) 1988. Royal Australian Navy
6 "RAN OBERON" CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launched Commissioned
OXLEY 57 Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 2 July 1964 24 Sep 1965 18 Apr 1967
orwAY 59 Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 29 June 1965 29 Nov 1966 23 Apr 1968
ONSLOW 60 Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 4 Dec 1967 3 Dec 1 968 22 Dec 1969
ORION 61 Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 6 Oct 1972 16 Sep 1974 15 June 1977
OTA MA 62 Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 25 May 1973 3 Dec 1975 27 Apr 1978
OVENS 70 Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 17 June 1966 4 Dec 1967 18 Apr 1969
Displacement, tons: 1610 standard, 2 030 surfaced; 2410
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 295 2 26 5 18 ('90 S 7 5 5^
Main machinery: 2 Admiralty Standard Range 16VVS ASRl
diesels, 2 electric motors, 6 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 surfaced, 7 dived, 1 1 snorting
1
Range, miles: 9 000 at 1 knots surfaced
Complement: 64 (8 officers)
Missiles: SSWl McDonnell Douglas Sub Harpoon, pre pro
grammed guidance, active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm) at
9 Mach; warhead 259 kg HE First trial firing by Ovens in
Decembeil985 Remainder of class fitted in 1 986 Fired from
bow torpedo tubes
—
Torpedoes; 6 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes (HP air discharge)
Gould Mk 48 Mod 4, dual purpose, wire-guided, active/passive
homing to 38 km (21 nm) at 55 knots, 50 km (27 nm) at 40
knots, warhead 267 kg Total of 20 weapons carried The two
short stern tubes are redundant
Fire control: Singer Librascope SFCS Mk 1 data handling and
fire control system
Radars: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006, band; range I
117km (64 nm) depending on aerial height
Sonars: Krupp Atlas Type CSU3-41; bow array; active/passive,
medium frequency, has intercept and UWT capability
B AC Type 2007, flank array, passive, long range, low frequency
Sperry BQQ 4 micropuffs; passive, range-finding
Programmes: In 1 963 an order was placed for four submarines of
the 'Oberon" class to be built in British shipyards Subsequently
two mote were ordered in October 971 for delivery in 1 975-76
1
later extended to 1977-78
Modernisation: Between October 1977 and October 1985 all
submarines of the class were given a mid-life modernisation at
Vickers, Cockatoo Trials on one submarine for the Kariwara
towed array but this is not yet an operational system and may not
be until 1994
Operational: 1st Submarine Squadron is based at HMAS
Platypus. Neutral Bay, Sydney One submarine is based at
HMfKS Stirling m Western Australia
ONSLOW 1988. John Mortimer
Destroyers — Frigates / AUSTRALIA 23
DESTROYERS
3 "MODIFIED US DDG-2' CLASS (DDGs)
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
PERTH 38 Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City. Michigan 21 Sep 1962 26 Sep 1963 17 July 1965
HOBART 39 Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan 26 Oct 1962 9 Jan 1964 18 Dec 1965
BRISBANE 41 Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan 15 Feb 1965 5 May 1 966 16 Dec 1967
Displacement, tons: 3 370 standard, 4 61 8 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 440 8 47 20 1 1
(1343 143 6 7)
Main machinery: 2 General Electric double reduction steam
turbines, 70 000 shp, 2 shafts 4 Foster Wheeler "D' type
boilers, 1 200 psi, 950°F
Speed, knots: 30+ Range, miles: 4 500 at 15 knots; 2 000 at
30 knots
Complement: 329 (20 officers)
Missiles: SSM McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (fitted for but not
with)
SAM GDC Standard SM-1 (MR), Mk 3 launcher O, semi-active 1
radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach, height 45 7 18 288
m (J 50-60 000 fl). HE warhead, 40 missiles BRISBANE (modified) (Scale 1 . 1 200). Ian Sturton
A/S 2 kara launchers 0, command radio/radar guidance to 24 km
I
(13 nm) at 8 Mach, payload Mk 46 and Mk 44 torpedoes
Guns: 2 FMC 5 m ('?27 mm;/54 Mk 42 Mod automatic ©; 85° 1
elevation, 40 rounds/minute to 24 km ( 13 nm) anti-surface, 1
km (8 nm} anti-aircraft, weight of shell 32 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 Mod 5 (2 triple) tubes O
Honeywell Mk 46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg Some obsolete Mk 44
torpedoes still in service
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled
fixed Mk and IR flares to
36; Chaff 1 -4 km I'D 6-2 2 nm)
SLQ 25, towed torpedo decoy
ESM/ECM US SLQ 32(V)2, intercept. H/J band
GFCS Mk 68
Fire control: Missile control Mk 74 with 2 radar
directors. Combat data system with UYK-7 computer and Link
11 exchange equipment
Radars: Air search Hughes SPS 52C 0, E/F band, range 440 km
(240 nm)
Lockheed SPS 40C 0, E/F band, range 320 km (175 nm)
Surface search: Norden SPS 67V O, G band
Fire Control Two Raytheon SPG 51 C 0, G/l band (for Standard
missile system)
Western Electric SPG 53 0, l/J band (for guns)
IFF, AIMSMk12
Tacan URN 20
Sonars: Sangamo SQS 23F, hull mounted, active, medium
frequency; with limned bottom bounce capability
Modernisation: Perth was first modernised m 974
1 in the USA
with the installation of Standard missiles, replacement gun
mountings, new combat data system and modern radars Hobait
and Brisbane were brought to the same standard in 1978 and
1979 at the Garden Island Dockyard in Sydney A second
modernisation programme is now underway Brisbane, started
September 1985. completed December 1987. Hobarl. started
September 1988, completes June 1990, Perth, started March
1987, completed December 1988 Major equipment beimi
upgraded: search radars, naval combat data system, gun
systems, the Mk
13 missile launcher Missile modernisatioi
includes decoy and improved ECM equipment, three dimen
sional radar SPS 52B upgraded to SPS 520; CIWS VulCdit
Phalanx may be fitted later
Structure: Generally similar to the US "Charles F. Adams" clas^
but they differ by the addition of a broad deckhouse between tli-
funnels enclosing the Ikara anti-submarine torpedo-carryimi
missile system. 1011988. John M_:
FRIGATES
0+ (12)"ANZAC'TYPE
Comment: Plans are in hand for the construction of up to 12 (d) ESM system (I) SSMs (canister or helicopter launched) "Desirable but to be
"Light Frigates" in Australia for the RAN and RNZN These are to (e) A 76 mm gun or larger costed
be to an existing basic design of 2-3 000 tons and the Australian (f) POMS with two channels of fire (m) Kariwara towed array possible.
ships are to replace the "Rivers" If New Zealand drop out the (g) Operation and servicing of a Seahawk helicopter (n) Enhanced air surveillance radar
third four may be to a stretched design to carry area SAM and (h) Hull-mounted sonar with the option of Mulloka Evaluation two designs including the "Meko 200' PN
of
two helicopters (i) Torpedo decoy (Blohm and Voss) and an "M" class (Royal Schelde) was started
The requirements are as follows {)) A modular and proven combat data system compatible with in October 1 987. with the aim of final selection and placement of
(a) Range: 6 000 nm at 8 knots with no
1 fuel remaining the above capabilities and capable of enhancement. contract for the first eight by mid-1989 First of class to be in
(b) Speed: at least 27 knots. "For but not with" service in 1994
(c) Surveillance radar {preferably 3D) (k) Ship launched ASW torpedoes.
24 AUSTRALIA / Frigates
4 + 2 US "FFG 7" CLASS
Name A/y Bui/ders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ADELAIDE 01 Todd Pacific Shipyard Corporation. Seattle, USA 29July 1977 21 June 1978 15 Nov 1980
CANBERRA 02 Todd Pacific Shipyard Corporation, Seattle, USA 1 Mar 1978 1 Dec 1978 21 Mar 1981
SYDNEY 03 Todd Pacific Shipyard Corporation, Seattle, USA 16 Jan 1980 26 Sep 1980 29 Jan 1983
DARWIN 04 Todd Pacific Shipyard Corporation, Seattle, USA 3 July 1981 26 Mar 1982 21 July 1984
MELBOURNE 05 Australian Marine Eng Co. 12 July 1985 May 1989 1991
NEWCASTLE 06 Australian fVlarine Eng Co. 11 Nov 1988 Aug 1991 1993
Displacement, tons: 3 678 (3 962. 04 et seq) full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 453 45 24 5 (sonar). 14 8 >
(keel)
(738 1 - 137 ' 75.45)
Main machinery: 2 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines;
40 000 shp, electric motors m retractable pods fwd for
manouevring and emergency propulsion (4 knots). 650 hp; 1
cp propeller
shaft
i-.,.-„/luTjt. y-J-^£jL
Speed, knots; 29 Range, miles: 4 500 at 20 knots
Complement: 181 (15officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active ladar
homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 mach. warhead 227 kg
Canheria carried out RANs first Harpoon firing at hulk of USS (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturlon
Stoddart A hit was registered at over 40 nm
SAM: GDC Standard SM-1; Mk 13 Mod 4 launcher for both SAM
and SSM systems O: semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25
nm) at 2 mach. height 45 7-18 288 m (150 60000 ft). HE
waihead. 36 missiles (if 4 Harpoon carried)
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)l<o2 US Mk 75 compact 0: 85°
elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (9 nm) anti-surface, 1 2
km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg Guns for 05 and
06 manufactured in Australia
1 General Electric/GDC 20 mm Mk 15 Vulcan Phalanx 0;
anti-missile system with 6 barrels. 3 000 rounds/minute
combined to 1 5 km Retrofitted in 01 and 02 in 1985; 03-06
fitted on completion
Torpedoes; 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk O
46; anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg Some Mk 44 torpedoes are still in
service
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36 Chaff
and IR decoy launchers, fixed 6-barrelled system, range 1 -4 km.
The Nulka hovering rocket may be fitted in 05 and 06
SLO 25. towed torpedo decoy
ESM/ECM Raytheon SLQ-32(V)2. intercept, H/J band
Fire control: Sperry Mk92Mod2gun and missile control (HSA
derivative) integrated with data handling system Sperry Univav
AN/UYK computers OE-2 Satcom {Darwm)
Radars: Air search Raytheon SPS49 0, C/D band; range 457 km
(250 nm)
Surface search/navigation ISC Cardion SPS 55 O, l/J band
Fire Control: Lockheed SPG 60 O; l/J band; range 1 1 km (60
nm). Doppler search and tracking
Sperry Mk 92 (WM 28) 0, l/J band
IFF AIMS Mk 12
Tacan;URN-25
Sonars: Raytheon SOS 56; hull-mounted, active, medium
frequency Commercial derivative of DE 1 1 60 series 05 and 06
will have EMI/Honeywell Mulioka system instead of SQS 56
and possibly ADRC Kariwara lowed array in due course
Helicopters: Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawks (see Shtpbotne
Aircraft secwon)
Programmes: US numbers Adelaide FFG 17, Canberra FFG 18
Sydney FFG 35, Darwin FFG 44
Modernisation: Adelaide and Sydney have completed a 12
month Helicopter Modification Programme to allow operation
of Seahawk helicopters Canberra starts in October 1989 The 1987 Royal Australian Navy
modification which was fitted to Darwin during construction
involves angling the transom (increasing the ship's overall
length by 8 feet) and fitting the RAST helo recovery system.
Melbourne and Newcastle will also be fitted
Operational: 01 -04 based at Sydney
m
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91 1987. LSPH W McBride
Frigates /AUSTRALIA 25
5 "RIVER" CLASS
Name No. Builders La td down Launched Commissioned
PARRAMATTA 46 Cockatoo Island Dockyard. Sydney 3 Jan 1957 31 Jan 1959 4 July 1961
STUART 48 Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney 20 Mar 1959 8 Apr 1961 28 June 1963
DERWENT 49 HMA Naval Dockyard. Melbourne 16 June 1958 17 Apr 1961 30 Apr 1964
SWAN 50 HMA Naval Dockyard. Melbourne 18 Aug 1965 16 Dec 1967 20 Jan 1970
TORRENS 53 Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney 18 Aug 1965 28 Sep 1968 19Jan 1971
Displacement, tons: 2 1 00 standard; 2 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 360 wl; 370 oa 41 -17 3
(screws) (109 8. 112 8 12 5-53)
Main machinery: 2 double reduction geared turbines, 30 000
shp, 2 shafts 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 550 psi, 850'F
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 3 400 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 232 (1 5 officers); 241 (15 officers) (m 50 and 53)
Missiles: SAM: Short Bros Seacat GWS 20 quad launcher O;
optical guidance to 5 km (3 nm). 24 missiles 50 and 53 have
GWS 22 system with radar fire control (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
A/S: Ikara launcher 0; command radio/radar guidance to 24 km
(13 nm) at 8 Mach, payload Honeywell Mk 46 torpedo
Guns:2Vickers4 5in (';?4mmJ/45 Mk 6 (twin) 0, 80" elevation,
20 rounds/minute to 1 9 km (10 nm) anti surface, 6 km (3 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg Built under licence in
Australia.
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm (2 triple) Mk 32 tubes O Honeywell Mk
46, anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (6 nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg Some US Mk 44 torpedoes still in
service
Fire control: Leander integrated action data automation
Radars: Air search Signaal LW02 0; D band; range 1 83 km (100
nm)
Surface search: ISC Cardion SPS 55 (m 46. 48 and 49) Q. I/J
band
Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1 006. I band, range 1 1 7 km (64
nm)
Fire control Signaal M 22 O. I/J band, range 46 km (25 nm)
Signaal M 44 (50 and 53) 0; I/J band
IFF AMS Mkl2
Sonars: EMI/Honeywell Mulloka. hull-mounted, active search
and attack, medium frequency
Kelvin Hughes Type 1 62 M. sideways looking classification; 50
kHz
Modernisation: Derwent started half life modernisation at
Williamstown in July 1981. completed December 1985 Stuart
started modernisation March 1979. completed 29 July 1983
Work on Parramatta began in June 1977 and was completed 1
April 1 982 This programme included improved accommodation
consequent on reduction in complement, installation of M22
system, the fitting of Australian Mulloka sonar, the conversion of
the boilers to burn diesel fuel, installation of Mk 32 torpedo
tubes in lieu of Mk 10 mortar and new navigation radar Swan
and Torrens had a half-life refit in place of full modernisation,
this having been delayed to maintain operational strength of the
Fleet. This refit included installation of Mulloka sonar. Mk 32
torpedo tubes in lieu of Mk 10 mortar and a torpedo decoy
Swan started December 1 983 and Torrens started in September TORRENS 1988. John Mortimer
1 984 Completed in September 1 985
Structure: The design of the first three is basically similar to that
of British "Type 1 2" (now deleted), the last pair to that of the
"Leander" frigates. All are modified by the RAN to incorporate
improvements in equipment and habitability Stuart was the first
ship fitted with the Ikara anti-submarine guided missile, (trial
ship for the system) Derwent was the fust RAN ship to be fitted
with Seacat and the first RAN ship to fire a missile (25 May
1 964) Note difference in silhouette between SwanlTorrens and
the earlier ships of the class, the former pair having a straight- run
upper deck
Operational: Classified as Destroyer Escorts by RAN Based at
Sydney and at Cockburn Sound (Western Australia) as pari of
the deployment of the fleet as a "Two Ocean Navy" (Scale 1 1 200), Ian Sturton
1988 Tievoi Brown
26 AUSTRALIA / Shipborne aircraft — Land-based maritime aircraft
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT Numbers/Type: 3 Westland Wessex HAS 31 B.
Operational speed: 05 knots (195 kmlh)
1
Service ceiling: 10 000 ft (3050m)
Numbers/Type: 6 Aerospatiale AS 350B Squirrel. Range: 290 nm (538 km)
Operational speed: 125 knots (232kmlh) Role/Weapon systems: Former ASW helicopters, now used for utility support in auxiliary ships, to
Service ceiling: 10000 ft (3050m). be replaced by UHIB/Hs in 1989/90 Sensors MEL 5955 radar Weapons: None.
Range: 390 nm (720km).
Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopter for operational training of naval personnel on new
FFG-7 frigates prior to delivery of S-70B. then for utility tasks and training duties. Sensors: None
Weapons: Unarmed.
'm^^S
SQUIRREL 1988, Royal Australian Nav\i
1988. Royal Australian Navy
Numbers/Type: 3 Bell UH-1 B Iroquois.
Operational speed: 104 knots (193km/h).
Service ceiling: 1 1 500 ft (3 505m)
IMumbers/Type: 6 Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk
1 Range: 332 nm (615 km)
Operational speed: 1 35 knots (250km/h). Role/Weapon systems: Utility helicopters reintroduced in 1? because of Wessex reliability
Service ceiling: 1 2 000 ft (3810m) problems Sensors and Weapons: None.
Range: 600 nm 7 110km)
f'
Role/Weapon systems: Sixteen US-designed ASW helicopters, eight assembled locally in
Australia, to be embarked in "FFG-7" and "AN2AC" ships Sensors MEL Super Searcher radar and
Bendix ASQ-18 dipping sonar/passive sonobuoys Weapons Complete weapons suite to be
announced (including ASVW capability), role adaptable weapon system (RAWS) Mk 44/46
torpedoes for ASW
SEAHAWK 1988. Royal Australian Navy
Numbers/Type: 7 Westland Sea King HAS 50/50A
Operational speed: 1 25 knots (230 kmlh) IROQUOIS 1988. Paul Beaver
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m)
Range: 630 nm // 165 km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter, land-based since 1982 for ASW but embarked
periodically for operations from Afloat Support Ships. Sensors MEL 5955 radar, Bendix Numbers/Type: 9 Bell UH-IH
AS0-13A/B Weapons: ASW, upto4 Mk 44 or Mk 46 torpedoes or depth bombs Operational speed: 1 10 knots (204 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 2 700 ft (3 871 m)
1
Range: 270 nm (500 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Transferred from the RAAF in 1 989/90 to replace the Wessex Sensors and
Weapons: None.
LAND-BASED MARSTIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 2 British Aerospace HS 748
Operational speed: 140 knots (259 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 2 615 nm (4 950km)
Role/Weapon systems: FLINT aircraft operated by Squadron RAN HC 23 specially
1 equipped by
Sanders Associates, USA Sensors: Complete EW suite classified
Numbers/Type: 23 General Dynamics F-ll 1 C.
Operational speed: 793 knots / 1 469 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 60 000 ft (18290 m)
Range: 2 540 nm (4 700km)
Role/Weapon systems: Royal Australian Air Force operates the F-1 1 1 for anti-shipping strike and
Its small force of RF-111 for coastline surveillance duties using EW/ESM and photographic
equipment underwing. Sensors: GE AN/APG-144, podded EW Weapons: ASV: 4 ^ Harpoon
1988. Royal Australian Navy missiles. Strike; 4 « Snakeye bombs Self-defence; 2 AIMgP
Land based maritime aircraft — Mine warfare forces / AUSTRALIA 27
Numbers/Type: 20 Lockheed P-3C/Update Orion II Numbers/Type: 75 Mr. Donne DoLiglas F 18 Hornet
II
Operational speed: 410 knots (760kmlh) Operational speed: 032 knots ("/ BWkmlh).
1
Service ceiling: 26,300 H (8 625 m) Service ceiling: 50 000 11 (15 240 in)
Range: 4 000 nm (7 410km). Range: 000 nm (I 829km).
1
Role/Weapon systems: Operated by air force toi long range ocean surveillance and ASW Role/Weapon systems: Air defence and strike aircraft operated by RAAF bin with fleet defence
Sensors APS 5 radar, AQS 901 processor, AGS 81 MAD. ECM, ESM, 80
1 1 BARRA and anti shipping secondary roles Sensors: APG 65 attack radar, AAS 38 FLIR/AI.R 67 radar
sonobuoys Weapons ASW, 8 " Mk 44 or Mk 46 torpedoes, Mk 25 mines, 8 Mk 54 depth - warning receiver Weapons ASV, 4 Harpoon missiles Strike,
1 20 mm cannon, up lo 7 7 tons
bombs, provision for Harpoon of 'iron' bombs Fleet defence, 4 > AIM 7 Sparrow and 4 AIM-9L Sidewinder,
MINE WARFARE FORCES
2 + (?4) "BAY" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS INSHORE)
Name No Laid down Launched Commissioned
RUSHCUTTER M80 Carrington Slipways Pty Ltd, Tomago, Newcastle 16 Aug 1984 3 May 1986 1 Nov 1986
SHOALWATER M81 Carrmgton Slipways Pty Ltd, Tomago, Newcastle 17 Sep 1985 20 June 1987 10 Oct 1987
Displacement, tons; 70 approx 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 01 7 1 - 29 5 6 6
(309 9 2) •
Main machinery: 2 Poyaud/Grossel diesel generator sets; 2
Schottel hydraulic transmission and steering systems, each hull
has 1 propulsion and steering unit
Speed, knots; 1 Range, miles: 1 200 at 10 knots
Complement: 14 (3 officers)
Guns: 4—12 7 mm MGs
Countermeasures: MCM system is containerised allowing for
rapid replacement or removal Four sub systems are located m
the container— sonar, tactical data, precision navigation and
mine disposal weapon control The latter operates a remote
controlledECA 38 system using two PAP 1 04 vehicles
Radars: Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1006. band; range 7 I 1 1
km (64 nm)
Sonars: Krupp Atlas Type DSQS H, hull-mounted, minehunt
1 1
mg, high frequency
Programmes: Tenders for two prototypes of this totally new
concept of minehunters were sought in April 1981 Ordered
January 1 983 If the prototypes are successful a further four may
be ordered A$l 5 million allocated in 1 987 for long lead items
for further ships of the class one of which was laid down 22
September 1 987 Trials are expected to complete in early 1 990;
reports indicate delays caused by sensor problems
Structure: The catamaran hull form was chosen as it provides
stability, a large deck area, greater manoeuvrability than a
mono-hull and reduction in signatures by placing heavy
_' ""^^le^SE^
machinery high in the ship Each hull is 3 m beam with 3 m space
between Foam sandwich construction has been adopted as has
a policy of repair by replacement
Operational: Victualling will consist entirely of pre-prepared
/.
foods
Sales: Interest has been shown by several Middle East and
South-East Asian nations.
SHOALWATER 1011987 John Moitimei
2 + (2) "CRAFTOF OPPORTUNITY" (COOP MINESWEEPERS)
BROLGA (ex /.(/m/H) KORAAGA (ex G/o^f/a/7a A)
Comment: A craft of opportunity programme (COOP) is
underway to make use of fishing vessels carrying a towed body
for magnetic and acoustic sweeping with a strontium charge
Work began in September 1 986 with the Salvaloie V and on 1
Feburary 1 988 the Brolga (an ex-lighthouse tender of 264 tons
and a crew of 17) was acquired from the Department of
Transport followed shortly afterwards by an ex fishing vessel
Koraaga Trials continue with a Type 590 side scan sonar which
is towed in a cigar shaped body behind the COOP vessel and
two other fishing vessels will be leased in 1 989 If successful the
plan IS to have equipment available for 60 COOP vessels that are
earmarked for requisitioning in an emergency
n 11988. John Moitimer
28 AUSTRALIA / Mine warfare forces — Light forces
1 BRITISH "TON" CLASS (MODIFIED) 15 "FREMANTLE" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
CURLEW (ex-HMSC/)erf«(o/)) M1121 Montrose S Y 1954 FREMANTLE 203 Brooke Marine, Lowestoft 17 Mar 1980
WARRNAMBOOL 204 North Queensland 14 Mar 1981
TOWNSVILLE 205 North Queensland ISJuly 1981
Displacement, tons: 360 standard; 440 full load WOLLONGONG 206 North Queensland 28 Nov 1981
Dimensions, feet (metres): 153 « 27 7 x 8.2 (46.3 « 8 5 » 2.5) LAUNCESTON 207 North Queensland 1 Mar 1982
Main machinery: 2 Napier Dellic diesels. 3 000 bhp: 2 shafts WHYALLA 208 North Queensland 3 July 1982
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 2 300 at 1 3 knots: 3 500 at 8 knots
1 IPSWICH 209 North Queensland 13 Nov 1982
Complement: 32 (3 officers) CESSNOCK 210 North Queensland 5 Mar 1983
BEIMDIGO 211 North Queensland 28 May 1983
Radars: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 975; l/J band GAWLER 212 North Queensland 27 Aug 1983
Sonars: PlesseyType 193M; hull -mounted, minehuntmg; 100/300 kHz GERALDTON 213 North Queensland 10 Dec 1983
DUBBO 214 North Queensland 10 Mar 1984
Programmes: "Ton" class coastal minesweeper Turned over to the RAN, commissioned and GEELONG 215 North Queensland 2 June 1984
re-named on 7 September 1962 Mirrlees diesels were replaced by Napier Deltic, and ship GLADSTONE 216 North Queensland 8 Sep 1984
air-conditioned and fitted with stabilisers Sailed from Portsmouth to Australia on 1 October 1 962 BUNBURY 217 North Queensland 15 Dec 1984
Converted into minehunter in 968 1
Operational: Based at Sydney (Waterhen) Curlew will support trials for Rushcutter and
ShoalwatPi and then pay off, probably in 1 990 Rnfoi", gun removed in 1 988. Displacement, tons: 21 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 137,1 x 23.3 ' 59 (41 8 ' 7 1 ' 18)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 16V538TB91 diesels; 6 000 hp
1 Dorman diesel on centre line for cruising; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 30, 8 on cruising diesel Range, miles: 1 450 at 30 knots. 4 800 cruising
Complement: 22 (3 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors AN —
4 40 mm/60; 1 20 rounds/minute to km (5 5 nm) The 40 mm mountings
1
were designed by Australian Government Ordnance Factory and although the guns are of older
manufacture, this mounting gives greater accuracy particularly in heavy weather
1—81 mm mortar 2— 12 7mmMGs
Radars: Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1 006; band
I
Programmes: The decision to buy these "PCF 420" class patrol craft was announced in September
1977 The design is by Brooke Marine Ltd, Lowestoft which built the lead ship.
Operational: Bases: Cairns— P 205. 208, 209, 211,216 Darwin— P 206, 207, 21 0, 21 2, 21 4, 21 5,
— —
Sydney P 203 (reserve training) Melbourne P 204 (reserve training) W, Australia P 213, —
217
;^?3«j." ' ij^; .,>:^
311987. John Mortimer
LIGHT FORCES
3 "ATTACK" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
ADROIT 82 Evans Deakm Ltd 17 Aug 1968
ARDENT 87 Evans Deakin Ltd 26 Oct 1968
AWARE 91 Evans Deakm Ltd 21 Junel968
di0^
Displacement, tons: 1 46 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 107,5 20 > 7 3 (328 -61 -22)
Main machinery: Paxman Ventura 16 YJCM diesels; 3 500 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 1 220 at 13 knots
Complement: 19(3 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70 Mk7; 85" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 12 km ("6 5 nm^; weight of shell
96 kg
2— 7,62mmMGs
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca RM 916; I band
Programmes: Steel construction First ordered in November 1 965
Operational: Bases are Adelaide PD —
91 (Reserve Training) Fremantle PD 82 (Reserve — GEELONG 1011988. John Mortimer
Training) —
Hobart PD 87 (Reserve Training)
Sales: Bandolier transferred to Indonesia 1973; Archer 1974, Aitape. Ladava. Lae. Madang,
transferred to Papua New Guinea Defence Force 1975 Barricade to Indonesia 1982, Acute.
Bombard ^283. Barbette, Assail. Attack 1985, Buccaneer disposed of in 1 984; /Irfi/jnce to National
Museum, Bayonet as a training platform 1 988.
» iJA '4
^i-m-T^'"'!
8/1988. LSPH W McBride. RAN TOWNSVILLE 10/1985. John Mortimer
Amphibious forces /AUSTRALIA 29
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
1 AMPHIBIOUS HEAVY LIFTSHIP (LSH)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
TOBRUK L50 Carfington Slipways Pty Ltd 1 Feb 1 978 1 Mar 1 980 23 Apr 1 981
Displacement, tons: 3 300 standard, 5 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 7 60 6 1
{127 18 3 4 9)
•
Main machinery: 2 Mirrlees Blackstone KDMR8 diesels; 9 600
hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots:
Complement: 43
8 Range, miles: 8 000 at 1 5 knots
1
(12 officers)
1
Military lift: 350-500 troops, 1 300 tons cargo, 70 tons capacity
'^t \~- %
derrick, 2 —
4 25 ton cranes _ _ .^-i
»>j - 4,;
Guns; 2 Bofors 40 mm/60; dual purpose. 80' elevation; 120
rounds/minute to 1 km (^5 5 nm) anti-surface
Radars: Surface search Kelvin Hughes Type 006. band, range 1 I
\MVmi64nm)
Navigation: Racal Decca RM 916, I band, range 88 km (48 nm)
Helicopters: Platform only
Structure: The design is an update of the British "Sir Bedivere
class and provides facilities for the operation of helicopters,
landing craf.t, amphibians or side-earned pontoons for ship-to
shore movement A special feature is the ship's heavy lift derrick
system for handling heavy loads. The LSH is able to embark a
squadron of Leopard tanks plus a number of wheeled vehicles
and artillery in addition to its troop lift. Bow and stern ramps are
fitted. Carries two 20 knot waterjet LCVPs at davits Fitted for
side-carrying two NLE pontoons Two LCIVl 8 carried on deck
Helicopters can be operated from the well deck or the after
platform.
Operational: A comprehensive communication fit and minor
hospital facilities are provided Can operate all m-service
helicopters, Based at Sydney
Opinion: There is a need for a helicopter support ship with vertical
lift to complement Tobrul<. Jervis Bay is to start fitting out for the
role in late 1 989.
1988 John Mortimer
TOBRUK (Scale 1 1 200), Peter Jones
6 LArMDING CRAFT (HEAVY) (LCH)
Name No Builders Commissioned
BALIKPAPAN LI 26 Walkers Ltd Queensland 8 Dec 1971
BRUNEI L127 Walkers Ltd Queensland 5 Jan 1973
LABUAN L128 Walkers Ltd Queensland 9 Mar 1973
TARAKAN LI 29 Walkers Ltd Queensland 15 June 1973
WEWAK LI 30 Walkers Ltd Queensland 10 Aug 1973
BETAIMO LI 33 Walkers Ltd Queensland 8 Feb 1974
Displacement, tons: 310 light, 503 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 146 22 ' %b (44 5 •
W 1 2)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6 — 71 diesels, twin screw, 700 hp
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 knots
Complement: 1 5 {2 officers)
Military lift: 3 medium tanks or equivalent
Guns: 2 7.62 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation: Racal Decca RM 916, I band
Programmes: Originally this class was ordered for the Army with which Balikpapan remained until
June 974, being commissioned for naval service on 27 September 974 The remainder were built
1 1
for the Navy
Operational: Brunei and Betano act as diving tenders Labuan at Brisbane for reserve training
Balikpapan and Wewak in operational reserve at Cairns but could be made operational quickly.
Tarakan operates from Cairns in a survey ship role and for general duties All are available for
amphibious duties
Sales: Buna and Salamaua transferred to Papua New Guinea Defence Force in November 974 1
3 ROTORK LANDING CRAFT
LCVP 1301, 1302, 1303
Displacement, tons: 9 75
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41.8 » 10 5 " 4 8 (127 32 ' 1.4)
Main machinery: 3 diesel waterjets: 345 hp
Speed, knots: 5 5 1
Comment: GRP hulls Delivered December 1980 February 1981 Two carried in Tobruk, one in
Success. It IS reported that 4 LCAs of 6 5 tons are to be ordered 10/1988, John Mortimer
30 AUSTRALIA / Oceanographic and survey ships
OCEANOGRAPHIC AND SURVEY SHIPS Name
MORESBY
No.
A 73
Builders
HMA Dockyard, Newcastle
Commissioned
6 Mar 1964
(MARINE SCIENCE FORCE)
Displacement, tons; 1714 standard; 2 351 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 314 ' 42 ' 15 (95.7 « 128 ' 4 6)
Note: addition to the ships listed below there are four civilian surv/ey vessels: Icebird. Franklin. Rig
In
Main machinery: Diesel electric. 3 diesels; 3 990 bhp; 2 electric motors, 2 shafts. 3 CSVM
Seismic and Lady Franklin Also an arctic supply ship of 3 200 dwt will be built by Carringlon
generating sets
Shipyard in time for the 1989/90 antarctic summer season This vessel will carry 70 scientists and
Speed, knots; 19
have a helicopter hanger
Complement: 38 1 (1 2 officers)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm (removed)
Name No. Builders Commissioned Radars: Navigation Racal Decca TM 916C. band; range 88 km (48 nm).
I
COOK A219 HMA Dockyard. Williamstown 30 Apr 1981 Sonars; Simrad SU2. high definition; retractable dome.
Helicopters: Bell 206B
1
Displacement, tons: 1 900 standard: 2 450 full load Programmes: The RAN's first designed survey ship Launched 7 September 1 963
specifically
Dimensions, feet (metres): 316 7 « 44 « 15,1 (96.6 13 4 - • 4.6) Modernisation: During refit in 973 Moresby'^ funnel was heightened, her 40 mm guns removed
1
Main machinery: 4 Caterpillar D938TA diesels: 3 400 bhp: 2 shafts, bow thruster, 400 hp: active and an exhaust outlet fitted on her forecastle Three new survey launches with jet drive embarked in
udder, 300 hp
I
1982
Speed, knots: 17 Range, miles: 11 000 at 14 knots Operational: Based at Stirling (Cockburn Sound WA)
Complement: 23 1 (1 1 officers) plus 1 3 scientists
Guns: Fitted for but not with 4 (2 twin) 30 mm and 4 MGs
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca TM 829, band, range 88 km I
f
•i nm).
Sonars: Simrad SU2, high definition, retractable dome
Programmes: Laid down 30 September 1 974, launched 27 August 1 977
Structure: The after part of the ship contains research equipment and facilities One survey launch-
Specialised oceanographic gear includes a data logger, one oceanographic winch, three
hydrographic winches, wet laboratory, dry laboratory, magnetometer and radio sonde No
helicopter Other surveying equipment includes ARGO DIV154; Mini-Ranger MRS3; Atlas Deso 10
and Harris Narrow- Beam echo-sounders
Operational: Based at Sydney Cook is primarily used for oceanographic research with a secondary
hydrographic role
J I'Jbb L^FHll MlLiiJcRAN
Name No Builders Commissioned
FLINDERS A312 HMA Dockyard, Williamstown 27 Apr 1973
Displacement, tons: 750
Dimensions, feet (metres): 61 33 1 2 ('43
1 70
- ; J 7;
Main machinery: 2 Paxman Ventura diesels; 1 680 bhp; 2 shafts, cp propellers
COOK 10/1988. John Mortimer Speed, knots: 1 3 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 9 knots
Complement: 44 (6 officers)
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca TM 916C, band I
Sonars: Simrad SU2; high definition, retractable dome
Programmes: Launched 29 July 1 972
Structure: Similar in design to Atyimba built for the Philippines New survey launch with jet drive
embarked in 1 982
Operational: Flinders is based at Cairns with her primary ipspnnsihility in the BfTrner Reef area
2 + 2 "PALUMA" CLASS SURVEY SHIPS
Name Builders Commissioned
PALUMA Eglo, Adelaide 23 Feb 1989
MERMAID Eglo, Adelaide 10 Apr 1989
SHEPPARTON Eglo, Adelaide July 1989
BENALLA Eglo. Adelaide Sept 1989
Displacement, tons: 306
Dimensions, feet (metres): 118 9 « 44 5 > 6 2 ("36 6 « 13 7 ' 19)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2V92TA diesels. 1 1 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 knots 1
Complement: 18 (3 officers)
Radars: 2 Navigation
Sonars: High definition active survey set
Comment: Catamaran design Steel hulls and aluminium superstructure Contract signed in
November 1 987 All are to be based at Cairns and are fitted out for operations m shallow waters of
Northern Australia 1986. Royal Australian Navy
Service forces — Training and logistic support ship / AUSTRAI_I A 31
SERVICE FORCES
1 DESTROYER TENDER (FLEET FLAGSHIP)
Nnme No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
STALWART D215 Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney June 1964 7 Oct 1966 9 Feb 1968
Displacement, tons: 10 000 standard; 15 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 5 5 67 5 29 5
(157 1 20 6 9)
Main machinery: 2 Scott-Sulzer 6-cyl diesels, 14 400 bhp, 2
shafts
Speed, knots: 20+ Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 396 (23 officers)
Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm (2 twin)
Proyision for Vulcan Phalanx which is under consideration
Radars: Navigation Phillips 8 GR 301 , I band
Surface searchRN Type 293; E/F band
Navigation Krupp Atlas, band I
Helicopters: 1 Sea King Mk 50 or Wessex 31 B
Programmes: Largest naval vessel designed and built in
Australia Ordered on 1 1 September 1 963
Structure: Designed to maintain destroyers and frigates, and
advanced weapons systems, including guided missiles High
standard of habitability Formerly rated as Escort Maintenanrf
Ship Redesignated Destroyer Tender in 1 968
Operational: Based at Sydney RAN Fleet Flagship witli
upgraded communications- Together \N\X\\Jervis Bay ar\6StUcn!
forms the Training Squadron
1988. John Mortimer
1 "DURANCE" CLASS (UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENTTANKER)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SUCCESS OR 304 Cockatoo Dockyard 9 Aug 1980 3 Mar 1984 19 Feb 1986
Displacement, tons: 1 7 933 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 5 7 69 5 ' 38 4
(157 2 212 X lOS)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16 PC 2 5 V400 diesels,
20 500 hp, 2 shafts; cp propellers
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 9 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 93 {17 officers)
1
Cargo capacity: 10 088 tons 8 220 dieso, 131 Avcat. 259 1
distilled water, 1 83 victuals; 250 munitions; 45 naval stores and
spares
Guns: 3 Bofors 40mm (2fwd, 1 aft).
Radars: Navigation 2 Kelvin Hughes Type 1006, I band
Helicopters: 1 Wessex 31 B
Programmes: Based on French "Durance" class design A
decision on a second AOR may
be advanced to FY 1990 91
possibly to a smaller and simpler design
Structure: Total accommodation for 208 Hangar will take ont-
S70B-2 Seahawk but not a Sea King Replenishment at sea from John Moilimei
four beam positions (two having heavy transfer capability) and
vertrep.
TRAINING AND LOGISTIC SUPPORTSHIP
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
JERVIS BAY {ax Australian Trader) GT203 State Dockyard, Newcastle, NSW 18 Aug 1967 17 Feb 1969 17 June 1969
Displacement, tons: 8 91 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 445 1 706-201
(135 7 ' 27 5 » 6.1)
Main machinery: 2 Crossley Pielstick 16PC 2V 400 diesels.
1 000 bhp; 2 shafts; bow
3 thruster
Speed, knots: 19 5
Complement: 52 1 (1 3 officers) plus 76 trainees
Guns: 2— 12 7 mm MGs,
Radars: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1 006; band; range I
117 km (64 nm)
Navigation: Racal Decca RM 916, band; range 88 km (48 nm). I
Programmes: Now and Logistic Support
classified as Training
Ship, the formerroll on roll-off ship MV Australian Trader was
purchased on 26 January 1977 from the Australian National
Line and commissioned in the RAN on 25 August 1977.
Conversion of the ship to its new role was started in October
1 977. Work included the construction of a navigation training
bridge on top of the existing bridge, and conversion of some
cabins into a classroom
Structure: Flight deck for light helicopters The deckhouse was
removed in 1 987 and the after deck strengthened There are
plans to fit a lift starting in late 1989 for helicopter support
operations for up to six Sea King sized aircraft.
Operational: Based at Sydney Jen//s Bay made her first cruise as
a training ship in February 1978 The ships primary role is
navigation training for the RAN, although her vehicle and cargo
carrying capability have been retained. Ship will carry utility
helicopters and be lightly armed
emergencies. Exercises in
carried out loading and unloading over the stern to and from
LCH bow ramps but Jervis Bay has no capacity to flood down
aft. JERVIS BAY 1986
32 AUSTRALIA / General purpose vessels — Tugs
GENERAL PURPOSE VESSELS QUOKKADT1801
Displacement, tons: 10 1
Name No Builders Commissioned Dimensions, feet (metres): 59.4 « 19,4 " 7.9 (78.7 x 59 ' 2.4)
BANKS AG 244 Walkers, Maryborough, Queensland 1 6 Feb 1960 Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels Bv; 300 hp
BASS AG 247 Walkers, Maryborough, Queensland 25 May 960
1
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 4
Displacement, tons: 207 standard; 255 and 260 full load respectively
Dimensions, feet (metres): 90 pp; 101 oa ' 22 8(27 5.30 8 6.7 2 4) Comment: Built by Shoreline Engineering Pty Ltd, Portland, Victoria Launched October 1983 for
Main mactiinery: Diesels; 2 shafts
service at Stir7ing, Cockburn Sound. Bollard pull 8 tons.
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 12 (2 officers)
Comment: "Explorer" class; all steel construction Banks was fitted for fishery surveillance and Bass
tor surveying fiasi has a black funnel top BanAs based in Sydney Bass in Darwin for RANR duties
.ind supplementary coastal surveillance from November 1 985
QUOKKA 7986. LSPH S Gwin RAN
BRONZEWING HTS 501 MOLLYMAWK HTS 504
CURRAWONG HTS 502
Displacement, tons: 47 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 50 1 5 6 2 ("/S 2 « 4 6
• 19)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 340 bhp
Speed, knots: 8
Complement: 3
Comment: with bipod mast funnel built by Stannard Bros, Sydney in 1969 and second pair
First pair
(mcluding 503) with conventional funnel by Perrin Engineering, Brisbane in 1 972. Bollard pull 5
3ANKS 1011987. Gilbert Gyssels
tons 503 transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1 974
SDB1325
Comment: 47 tons, 80 ft (24 4 mj. 12 knots, seaward defence boat based at HMAS Stirling.
Western Australia
IMP 0801
Comment: GRP catamaran hull of 27 2 ft (8 3 m) Two 175 hp outboard engines, 31 knots In
service 1 988 at Port Jackson.
MOLLYMAWK 7983. John Mortimer
TUGS
1 Ex-US ARMY TYPE
Note: Two additional tugs with 20-30 ton bollard pull are to be acquired. These will be used to berth
warships in up to 35 knot winds
TBI 536
Displacement, tons: 60
TAMMAR DT2601
Dimensions, feet (metres): 45 1 5 6 6 ('75 7 >• « 4.6 ' 2;
Main machinery: 1 Hercules diesel; 240 hp; 1 set
Displacement, tons: 265
Speed, knots: 10 Range, miles: 500 at 8 knots "-:,
Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 3 26 9 •
6 6 (257 82 ' 2)
Complement: 4
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 800 hp
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 1 450 at
1 1 1 knots
Comment: Wooden hull Based at »M/\S Cerberus (Victora); rebuilt in 1 986/87 as a target towing
Complement: 6
tug and training craft
Comment: Built by Australian Shipbuilding Industries, South Coogee, WA Launched 10 March
1 984 for service at Stirling. Cockburn Sound, completed 1 5 March 1 984 Bollard pull 35 tons
1 'J86. L SPH S G i\-in RAN
Torpedo recovery vessels Auxiliaries/ AUSTRALIA 33
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS 3 CRANE STORES LIGHTERS— CATAMARAN
WATTLE CSL 01 BORONIACSL02 TELOPEACSL 03
3 "FISH" CLASS
Comment: Based on design of AWL 304 but with 3 ton crane and after superstructure Built from
TUNA TRV 801 TREVALLY TRV 802 TAILOR TRV 803 1 972.
Displacement, tons: 91 6
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 5 « 20 9 « A.5 (27 ' 6 4 1 4)
IVlain machinery: 3 General Motors diesels; 890 hp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 13
Complement: 9
Comment: All built at Williamstown completed between January 1970 and April 1971. Can
transport eight torpedoes,
I ill y^iMift l ii'iiMir^^''*"
fi i
911988. HachiroNakai
SAILTRAINING VESSELS
TAILOR Hachifo Nakai
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR
Displacement, tons: 200
AUXILIARIES Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 26 3 f'44 7 S • 4;
•
1 •
Main machinery: 2 Perkins diesels, 334 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 14 sail. 7 diesel Range, miles: 500 at 7 knots 1
4 SELF-PROPELLED LIGHTERS Complement: 32 (8 RAN crew, 24 youth crew)
WARRIGALWFL8001 WOMBAT WFL 8003 Comment: Built to Lloyds 1 00 Al LMC yacht classification Sail area, 5 500 sq ft (510m) Presented
WALLABY WFL 8002 WYULDA WFL 8004 to Australia by UK Government 25 January 1987 as a Bicentennial gift Operated by RAN as a
tender to HMAS Waterhen for benefit of Australian youth
In addition there are five "Fleet" class Of36 1ftf'7/m^ GRP yachts named Charlotte of Cerberus
Displacement, tons: 265 Irght; 1 206 full load
Friendship of Leeuwin. Scarborough of Cerberus. Lady Penrhyn of Niiimba and Alexander of
Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 6 33 5 « 1 2 5 ("JS
1 10 2 3 8)
Cresswell The names are a combination of Australia s first colonising fleet and the training base to
Main machinery: 2 Harbourmaster outdrives (1 fwd, 1 aft)
which each yacht is allocated
Comment: First were laid down at Williamstown in 1 978 The fourth, for HMAS Stirling, was
three
ordered in 1981 from Williamstown Dockyard Total cost AS7 million Used for water/fuel
transport Steel hulls with twin, swivelling, outboard propellers Based at Jervis Bay and Cockburn
Sound (WFL 8001 8004), other pair at Garden Island, Sydney
,
WOMBAT 911988. HachiroNakai
1 TRIALS CRAFT
KUNGAH MARIS
Comment: Ex -RAF 63 ft (19 2 m) pinnace used in Jervis Bay for trials of Barra sonobuoys Civilian
manned.
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR 1988 John Mortimer
WORK BOATS
Note: Four Hydrofield Cheetah remote controlled surface targets have been acquired Capable of 35
knots
AWB400 445
Comment: More than 30 are in use All built to a basic 40 ft (12 2 m) design
OTTER NWBD1281 DOLPHIN NWBD 1286
WALRUS NWBD 1282 DUGONG NWBD 1287
BEAVER NWBD 1283 TURTLE NWBD 1292
GRAMPUS NWBD 1285
KUNGAH MARIS 1983 Graeme Andrews Comment: Of 1 2 tons and 39 3 ft ("72 m^ long Built by North Queensland Engineers and Agents,
Cairns of aluminium with varying superstructures
1 AIRCRAFTWATER LIGHTER— CATAMARAN
AWL 304
Displacement, tons: 75 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77,8 « 32 " 6 6 (23.7 " 9.8 " 2)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8
Comment: Built at Cockatoo Dockyard 1967-68 Coastal craft Low wheelhouse fwd, sheer legs aft
Used for general in Port Jackson, Sydney
cargo duties
1 RANGE CLEARANCE VESSEL
RCV0701
Comment: GRP catamaran hull of 23 ft (7m) with top speed of 27 knots. Entered service early 1 981
At Jervis Bay BEAVER 9/ 1988. Hachiro Nakai
'
34 AUSTRALIA / Army watercraft — Customs department
ARMYWATERCRAFT 6 "SHARK CAT" CLASS
AM 215-220
Note: Operated by Royal Australian Army Corps of Transport Personnel 300 400 as required
Comment: Multi hulled craft with twin Johnson engines from 175 200 hp Length 27,2 ft (8 3 m)
Speed, 35 knof. Operated by Army Safety Organisation,
16US"LCM(8)"CLASS
AB 1050 1053, 1055, 1056, 1058 1067
Displacement, tons; 6 full load 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 73 5 -21 ' 23(22 4 ' 64 ' 1)
Main machinery: 2 Geneial Motors diesels, 600 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10 Range, miles: 480 at 10l<nots
Complement: 3 5
Comment: by North Queensland Engineers, Cairns and Dillinghams, Fremantle to US design
Built
Based Sydney, Fremantle and Brisbane (some in dry storage) Can carry 55 tons of cargo Three
at
of these craft carry names: 1 050 Coconut Queen. 1 052 Reluctant Lady and 1 053 Sea Widow AB
1 057 transferred to Tonga 1 982.
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JOE MANN AT 2700 THE LUKE AT 2701 Comment: Of 76 ft (23 m). 49 tons standard. 1 8 knots, range 400 nm Deployed in support of RAAF
Townsville
Displacement, tons: 60
Dimensions, feet (metres): 60,5 « 17,3 « 5 5('7<94 53 - 17)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors Type 671 diesels: shaft
Speed, knots: 18 2 Range, miles: 5 060 at 12 knots
1
4 "SHARK CAT" CLASS
Comment: Built in 1 962 Fitted for fire-fighting, the first at Sydney, the second at Brisbane 07 001 08-001 08 002 08 003
Comment: 07-001 has two
75 hp Evinrude outboards and a speed of 35 knots: the 08s are
1 sisters to
the Army "Shark Cats" Based at Port Cook, Victoria for range safety, and rescue
1983. Gtaeme Andrews
7 WORK BOATS
OOLAHAM417 KEWOL418 SEAHORSE ONE419 BOONGAREEAM420
MENAII421 AKUNA422 GABINGA423 10/1983. Royal Australian Air Force
Comment: Similar to naval NWBD 1 280 type Based at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville
Have poor handling qualitites
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT
«^^^ Note: A new Phil Curran design is reported under construction at Precision Marine, WA, 20 m in
-"^^ length with two MWM
VI 2 diesels for 25 knots by hydro|ets
JABIRU JACANA JERBOA
Comment: Built in 1 975 Of 1 7 tons, 45 9 ft (14 m) with two Cummins diesels, 740 hp and a speed
of 23 knots It is reported that more craft similar to Jabiru are to be ordered. Also six aluminium
trailer patrol boats of 23 ft (7m) ordered in 1981, delivered 1981-82
OOLAH 9/ 1983. Graeme Andrews
P SERIES
CASTOR 201 POLLUX 202
Comment: Self-propelled lighters, speed. 7 knots, load capacity 90 tons, based at Sydney, Graeme Andres
Non-naval patrol craft / AUSTRALIA — River patrol craft / AUSTRIA 35
PERCY WHITTON EDWIN ABBOTT NON-NAVAL PATROL CRAFT
Comment: 42 fl (12 8 in), GRP patrol vessels Built m Western Australia 1981 82; 17 knots with
540 nm range Comment: Various State and Federal agencies, including some fisherv departments, have built and
are building offshore patrol craft up to 25 m and 26 knots. The Western Australian State
Government has assisted in the development of a private project, Pro;ecl 1 50 This is a 25 m craft
With a speed of 26 knots with coastal surveillance and rescue as its primary roles
Cocos Island patrol carried out by Sir Zelman Cowan of 47 9 14 fl (14 6 4 3 m) with two
Cummins diesels. 20 knots, range 400 nm at 1 7 knots, complement 1 3 (3 officers). Operated fjy
West Australian Department of Harbours and Lights.
PERCY WHITTON Graeme Andrews
AUSTRIA
Personnel Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence: (a) 1989 1 officer, 13 NCOs. 13 ratings (cadre personnel and Lloyd s Register of Stiippmg
Dr Robert Lichal national service), plus a small shipyard unit 32 vessels of 201 251 tons gross
(b) 6 months' national service plus 2 months a year for 1 2 years
Commanding Officer
Captain Franz Trapl
Diplomatic Representation Base
Defence Attache in London Mannekaserne Tegetthof. Wien Kuchelau (under command of
Brigadier H. Lender Austrian School of Military Engineering)
RIVER PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
NIEDEROSTERREICH A 604 Korneuberg Werft AG 16 Apr 1970
Displacement, tons; 75 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 96 8 7 8 3 6 ^^S 4
•
1 5.4
- • 1 1)
Main machinery: 2 MWM
VI 6 diesels (turbo engines). 600 1 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 22
Complement: 9 (1 officer)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm SPz Mk 66: 50" elevation, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km.
1 127mmMG1 -7 62 mm MG. 2— 84 mm PAR 66 'Carl Gustav" AT mortars
Comment: Fully welded Only one built of a projected class of twelve Re engined in 1 985
OBERSTBRECHT 7975, Austrian Government
10 "M BOOT 80" PATROLCRAFT
Displacement, tons: 4 7
Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 6 -82-2 (75 25 ' 06)
Main machinery: Klockner-Humboldt Deutz 1 2
1 cyl Vdiesel
Speed, knots: 4 1
Comment: Built by Scholtel-Werfl. Spay, West Germany and replaced the M3 patrol craft in 1 984
Unarmed, they are general purpose work boats.
NIEDEROSTERREICH 1980. Austrian Government
Name No Builders Commissioned
OBERSTBRECHT A 601 Korneuberg Werft AG 14 Jan 1958
Displacement, tons: 1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 40 3 8 2 x 2.5 (12.3 " 2.5
>" " 0.75)
Main machinery: 2 Graf and Stiff 6-cyl diesels; 214bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 5
Guns: 1-12.7 mm MG. M-BOOT 80" Class 1984. Austrran Government
1 —
36 BAHAMAS / Patrol craft
BAHAMAS
Senior Officers Personnel Mercantile Marine
Coninifinder Roya/ Bahamas Defence Force: 1989 600 L/oyds Register of Shipping
Commodore L L Smith, R8DF 572 vessels of 8 962 892 tons gross
Base Commander
Commander C A Snell, RBDF
Base Prefix to Ships' Names DELETION
HMBS Coral l-larbour. New Providence Island HMBS 1 988 P 34 (ex Carmen Rosa)
PATROL CRAFT
3 "PROTECTOR" CLASS
YELLOW ELDER P 03 PORT NELSON P 04
SAIVIANAP05
Displacement, tons: 1 standard; 80 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 108 3 22 6 9 (-JJ « 6 7 x 2.1)
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 16V1 49TIB diesels; 5 400bhp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 300 at 24 knots. 600 at 1 4 knots on 1 engine
Complement: 20 plus 5 spare berths
Guns: 1 Rhemmetall 20 mm 3—7 62 mm MGs
'iT
Comment: Ordered December
984 from 1 Faitey Marine Ltd, Cowes. delivered in November 1 986.
Ail commissioned 20 November 1 986
^.^ _J, _ T" ^ , -
^_
1984. RBDF
PORT NELSON 8/1986. RBDF 4 "29 ft" GRP TYPE
Name No Builders Commissioned
— P30 Phoenix Marine Inc. Florida 5 June 1981
1 "103 ft" VOSPERTHORNYCROFT — P31 Phoenix Marine Inc. Florida 5 June 1981
— P32 Phoenix Marine Inc. Florida 16 Aug 1982
Name No Builders Commisstoned
— P33 Phoenix Marine Inc. Florida 16 Aug 1982
MARLIN POl Vosper Thornyctoft 23 May 1978
Displacement, tons: 8 standard
Displacement, tons: 96 standard. 109 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 9 10 2 3 fS S 3-07;
Main machinery: 2 Volvo TAMD 40 diesels
Dimensions, feet (metres): 103 9 8 5 5 ^J7 4 6 7 7; 1 • •
Main machinery: 2 Paxman Ventura 2-cyl diesels. 3 500 bhp. 2 1 shafts
Speed, knots; 24^ Range, miles: 350 at 21 knots
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles; 2 000 at 1 3 knots Complement: 4
Complement: 19(3 officers) Guns: 2 7 62 mm MGs
Guns; Rhemmetall 20 mm 2 MGs 2 flare launchers
1
Comment: Marirn lard down 22 November 1976. launched 20 June 1977 Flamingo sunk by Cuban
aircraft on 11 May 1980 Reparations of £2.5 million paid by Cuba
5 "60 ft" GRP TYPE
Name No Builders Commissioned 6 LAUNCHES
ELEUTHERA P22 Vosper Thornycroft 5 Mar 1971
ANDROS P23 Vosper Thornycroft 5 Mar 1971 P101 - P106
ABACO P25 Vosper Thornycroft 10 Dec 1977
EXUMA P26 Vosper Thornycroft 10 Dec 1977 Comment; 28-40 ft in length. P 1 02 and 1 04 have twin Mercruises inboard engines, the remainder
INAGUA P27 Vosper Thornycroft 10 Dec 1977 Mercury. Johnson or Yamaha twin outboards
Displacement, tons: 30 standard. 37 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 60 5 8 » 4 6 (18 3 » 4 8 • 1 « 1.4)
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar 3408TA diesels. 950 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 650 at 1 6 knots 3 "50 ft" FISHING VESSELS
Complement: 1
Guns: 3—7 62 mm MGs P35 [ex-Carey)
P 36 — Hatteras 45 motor yacht
ft
Comment: "60 ft Keith Nelson patrol craft in GRP— the first four (Acklins deleted 1 981 and San P 37 — (en-Maria Mercedes II)
Salvador 1 982^ were the original units of the Bahamas Police Marine Division With
air-conditioned living spaces, these craft are designed for patrol among the many islands of the Comment; P 35 and P 37 have single General Motors diesel. 1 2 knots P 36 has twin diesels. 1 5
Bahamas Group Light machine guns mounted in sockets either side of the bridge. knots
Support craft / BAHAMAS Naval forces / BAHRAIN 37
SUPPORT CRAFT Name
FORTCHARLOTTE
No
A 02
Nmve No Displacement, tons: 50 full load 1
FORTMONTAGUE AOl Dimensions, feet (metres): M8 20 7 (45 r 6 ! • 2 !)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 16 71 Detroit diesels, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 90 full load Range, miles: 3 500 at 12 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 94 « 23 6 ('2S 6 7 18) Complement: 1 6
Main machinery: 2 General Motors Ml 2-71 Detroit diesels, 2 shafts Guns: 2—7 62 mm MGs
Range, miles: 3 000 at knots 1
Complement: 16 Comment: Acquired 21 October 1981 Supply ship
Guns: 2- 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Acquired 6 August 1 980 Used as a supply ship
FORTMONTAGUE 1984. RBDF FORTCHARLOTTE 7954 RBDF
BAHRAIN
Ministerial Personnel Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence (a)1989 About 1 000 (Navy). 250 (Coast Guard) Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Major General Shaikh Mohamad Ibn Khalifa Ibn Hamid Al (b) Voluntary service 89 vessels of 54 41 7 tons
Khalifa
Senior Officers
Cliief of Naval Staff
Brigadier Shaikh Abdullah Bin Salman Bin Khalid Al Khalifa Coast Guard
Commander of Navy This unit IS under the direction of the Ministry of the Interior and
Major YousafAl Mulalaha not Defence
NAVAL FORCES 4+ 2LURSSEN FPB45TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT MISSILE)
Note: Bahrain is a member of the Gulf States Joint Minehunter Project with a possible future order
for three ships. Name No. Builders Commissioned
AHMAD EL FATEH 20 Lurssen/Burmester 5 Feb 984 1
2LURSSEN FPB62TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT) ALJABIRI 21 Lurssen/Burmester 3 May 1984
ABDUL RAHMAN AL FADEL 22 Lurssen/Burmester 10 Sep 1986
Name Builders Commissioned
SABAH 23 Lurssen/Burmester 1988
BANS AL MANAMA Lurssen/Burmester 14 Dec 1987
ALMUHARRAQ Lurssen/Burmester 3 Feb 1988
Displacement, tons: 228 half load. 259 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 47 3 22 9 8 2 /44 9 1 7-25)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 6V 538 TB92 diesels. 15 4001 hp. 4 shafts
Displacement, tons: 632 full load
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 600 at 16 knots 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 206 7 « 30 5 « 9 5 (63 » 9.3 « 2.9)
Complement: 36 (6 officers)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 20V 538 TB 93 diesels; 1 8 740 bhp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 32, Range, miles: 4 000 at 6 knots 1
Complement: 43 (7 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet, inertial cruise, active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm)
at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg
Missiles: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM
40 Exocet (2 twin) launchers, inertia cruise, active radar homing
I
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)/62. dual purpose. 85 elevation. 85 rounds/minute to 6 km fS 7 1
to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg
run) anti surface. 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62. 85' elevation. 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm)
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin). 85 elevation. 300 rounds/minute to 4 km (2.2 nm): weight of shell 96
i^g
anti -surface; 1 2 km ('6 5 nm) anti aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
3— 7 62 mm MGs
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin ), 85" elevation. 300 rounds/minute to 4 km (2.2 nm), weight of shell 96
Countermeasures: Decoys CSEE Dagaie launcher, trainable mounting. 1 containers firing Chaff
kg
decoys and IR flares
2 Oerlikon GAM
B01 20 mm/93
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie; Chaff and IR flares
ESM RDL 2 ABC, radar warning
Fire control:1 Panda optical director for 40 mm guns
ESM/ECM Racal Decca Cutlass/Cygnus. intercept and jammer
Radars: Surface search/fire control Philips LV200, J band
Fire control: CSEE Panda Mk 2 optical director Philips TV/IR optronic
1 1 director.
Navigation Racal Decca 226, band 1 I
Radars: Air/surface search Philips Sea Giraffe. G band
Navigation Racal Decca, band I
Programmes: First pair ordered in 1 979. second pair in 1 985. third pair in June 1 986
Fire control: Philips 9LV 331; J band
Structure: Third pair will have a beam of 7 3 m (23 9 ft) and 1 5 600 hp for a speed of 40 knots.
Helicopters: 1 SA 365F Dauphin 2 helicopter
Programmes: Ordered 1 984
February
Structure: Steel aluminium superstructure Fitted
hull,
incorporates a lift hangar
to lower the aircraft into the
Operational: SA 365F to be armed with Aerospatiale AS 5TT 1 anti ship missiles
FPB62'Type 1987. LurssenWerfl "FRB 45" Type 1987, Lurssen Werft
38 BAHRAIN / Naval forces Coast Guard
2LURSSEN FPB38TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN) 2 "WASP 20 METRE"
Ni!n)e No Buddeis Commissioned DERAA4and5
ALRIFFA 10 Lurssen/Burmesler Aug 1981
HAWAR 11 Lurssen/Burmesler Nov 1981 Displacement, tons: 36 3 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 ' 16 4 » 4.9 C20 « 5 « 1.5)
Displacement, tons: 88 half load. 205 full load
1 Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2V ITI diesels; 1 300 hp; 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 26 3 22 9 7 2 (JSS 1 7 2 2; Speed, knots: 24 5
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels. 9 000 shp. 2 sfiafts Complement: 8
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 100 at 16 knots 1 Guns: 2 7 62 mm MGs
Complement: 27 (3 officers)
Guns: 2 Breda 40 mni/70 (twin); dual purpose. 85" elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5nm) Comment: Built by Souters. Cowes. Isleof Wrght Delivered 1983 GRP hulls
anti- surface, 4 km (2 2 nm). weight of shell 96 kg
1 - 57 mm Starshell rocket launcher
Mines: Mine rails fitted.
Fire control: CSEE Lynx optical drrector wrth Phrlrps 9LV 00 optronic system
1
Radars: Surface search Philips 9GR 600. band I
Navigation Racal Decca 1 226; I band
Comment: Ordered rn 1979 Al Riffa launched April 1
1983. Bekenol Cowes Ltd
3 "WASP 11 METRE" CLASS
SAHAM 1.2and3
Displacement, tons: 7 25 full load
1982. LurssenlBurmestei Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 1- 105- 2|';;-J2- 6;
Main machinery: 2 Perkins diesels. 61 2 hp. water|ets
Speed, knots: 24
Guns: - 7 62 mm MG
1
2SWIFT FPB20TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN) Comment: Built by Souters. Cowes. Isle of Wight Delivered 1 983
ALJARIM 30 ALJASRAH 31
Displacement, tons: 33 full load
Dimensrons. feet (metres): 65 » 1 8 4 > 6,5 ('20 5 6 2; «
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels; 1 200 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 200 at 8 knots 1 1
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
Comment: Burlt by Swiftships, Morgan City, USA Both commissioned 1 982
1 LOU
AJEERA41
Displacement, tons: 390 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 129 9 36 1 53(336 11 18)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 800 hp. 2 1 shafts
1983. Beken of Cowes Ltd
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 1 500 at 10 knots
1
Complement: 21
Comment: Built by Swiftshrps. Morgan Crly, USA Commrssioned in 1985. Used as a general
purpose cargo ship and can carry up to 200 tons of fuel and water 3 "TRACKER" CLASS
DERAA1.2and3
Displacement, tons: 31 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 6 > 5 (19 5 -49- 15)
1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels. 1 1 20 bhp; 2 shafts
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT Speed, knots: 29
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Numbers/Type: 2 Aerospatiale SA 365F Dauphin Comment: All built by Fairey Marine Ltd The first purchased in 1 974. the other two in 1 980
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km I h)
Service ceiling: 5 000 ft ('4 575m;
1
Range: 410 nm (758km)
Role/Weapon Systems: A requirement for these helrcopters. equrpped with the Thomson-CSF
Agnon radar and armed with AS 1 5TT antr-ship missiles, was reported in September 1 988. order to 1 "50 ft" CHEVERTON TYPE
be placed 1989-90
Name No Builders Commissioned
MASHTAN 6 Cheverton Ltd. Isleof Wrght 1976
Displacement, tons: 1 7 3 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 50 « 14 7 Ab (15 2 4.5 ' 1 4)
Main machinery: 2 Detrort General Motors SV ITI diesels; 900 hp; 2 shafts
COASTGUARD Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 660 at 1 2 knots
Note: In addition to Ihe craft listed below about ten molorised Dhows are used for patrol duties
Comment: GRP hull
1 "WASP 30 METRE"
ALMUHARRAQ
3 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 90 standard, 03 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 5 21 - 5 5 (30 « 6 4 " 16) > AL BAYIMEH JUIMNAN QUAIMAS
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 16V 149TI dresels; 3 600 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25 Displacement, tons: 6 3 full load
Complement: 9 Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 4 - 107 2 9(11 1 ' 33 ' 09)
Guns: 1— 30 mm 2— 7 62 mm MGs, Main machinery: Sabre diesel, 21 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 27
Comment: Ordered from Souters. Cowes. Isle of Wight m 1984 Laid down November 1984,
launched August 1985, shipped 21 October 1985, GRP hull Comment: Built by Vosper Private Ltd, Singapore in 1 977.
Coast Guard / BAHRAIN — Frigates / BANGLADESH 39
4 FAIREY "SWORD" CLASS 1 LANDING CRAFT
SAIF 1.2, 3,111(14 N.mir No Butkii^is Cornnussioned
SAFRAII 40 Fairey Marine Ltd 1981
Displacement, tons: 5 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 9 » 13,4 « 4.3 f'/J 7 ' 4 1 ' 1 .3) Displacement, tons: 1 50 full load
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels; 850 hp; 2 shafts Measurement, tons: 90dwt
Speed, knots: 28 Dimensions, feet (metres): 73 9 24 9 4 (22 5 » 7 5 - / 2)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 6V 71 N Detroit diesels: 956 hp. 2 shafts
Comment: Purchased in 1 980 Built by Fairey Marine Ltd Speed, knots: 8
Complement: 8
1 60 ft "LOADMASTER"
Name No Builders Commissioned
SAFRAI 1 Cheverton Ltd, Isle of Wight Dec 1977
Displacement, tons: 90 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 60 20 3 5 ("/S 3 •
6 / II)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 348 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 1 3
Military lift: 45 tons of equipment
1982. Bahrain Coast Guard
1 HOVERCRAFT
3 "27 ft" CHEVERTON TYPE Displacement, tons: 4 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 26 2 1"^ ' lb(7 97 2 36 226)
Name No. Builders Commissioned Main machinery: 1 AMC
NOON 1 Cheverton Ltd. Isle of Wight 1977 Speed, knots: 35
ASKAR 1 Cheverton Ltd. Isle of Wight 1977
SUWAD 17 Cheverton Ltd. Isle of Wight 1977
Displacement, tons: 3 5 1 "11 METRE" TUG
Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 9 2i ! 2 2 7 •
8)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 50 hp Displacement, tons: 2 1
Speed, knots: 15 IVIain machinery: General Motors 6V- 71 300 . hp, 1 shaft
Comment: Purchased 1976 Comment: Purchased in 1981
BANGLADESH
Ministerial Naval Bases Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Defence Chittagong Khan BN Dockyard Complex and Naval
(BNS Issa Type Active
Lieutenant GeneralH M Ershad NDC, PSC Academy). Dhaka {BNS Ha/i Mohsin). Khulna (BNS Titumir and Frigates 3
Mongia), Kaptai {BNS Shaheed Moazzam) Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 4
Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 4
Headquarters' Apporntments Fast Attack Craft (Patrol) 8
Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 8
Cfiief of Naval Staff Large Patrol Craft 7
Rear Admiral Sultan Ahmad BN Coastal Patrol Craft 1
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations and Materia/) (a 1 989 7 500 (600 officers, 6 900 ratings) Riverine Patrol Craft 5
Commodore A A Mustafa BN (b) Voluntary service Training Ship 1
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel) Repair Ship 1
Commodore A Z, Nizam BN Tanker 1
Coastal Survey Craft 2
Floating Docks 2
Prefix to Ships' Names
Senior Appointments Auxiliaries 8
BNS
Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla.
Commodore M IVl Islam BN
Naval Administrative Authority (Dhaka)
Commodore F Ahmed BN
Commodore Commanding Chittaqong Mercantile Marine
Commodore M. M Rahman BN DELETIONS
NOIC Khulna Lloyd's Register ol Shipping
Captam M N Islam BN 289 vessels of 431 831 tons gross 1 986 Sham/ala. Malancha, MFV 55
FRIGATES
1 Ex BRITISH "SALISBURY" CLASS (TYPE 61
Name No Builders Launched Commissioned
UMAR FAHOOQ {ex HMS Llandaff) F 16 Hawthorn Leslie Ltd 30 Nov 1955 11 Apr 1958
Displacement, tons: 2 70 standard: 2 408 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 339 8 40 15 5 (screws)
(103 6 122-47)
Main machinery: 8 VVS ASR 1 diesels. 1 4 400 bhp
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 2 300 at full power. 7 500 at 1 6
knots
Complement: 237 (14 officers) ?L5^
Guns: 2 Vickers4 5in (I l5mm)/45 (twin) Mk6 O; dual purpose;
80* elevation: 20rounds/minuteto19km ( 10 nm) ant i- surface,
UMAR FAROOQ (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Slurton
6 km (3 3 nm) ant aircraft, weight of shell 25 kg
i
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 9 0, 80 elevation, 20 rounds/minute 1
to 3 km (I 6 nm) anti aircraft; 10 km f'5.5 nm) maximum
A/S mortars: 1 triple barrelled Squid Mk 4 0, fires pattern of 3
depth charges to 300 m ahead of ship
Fire control: 1 Mk 6M gun director
Radars: Air search: Marconi Type 965 with double AKE 2 array O.
A fjand.
Air/surface search: Type 993 0; E/F band
3 'f|«-
Height finder Type 278M 9; E band
Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 975 O, l/J band
Navigation: Decca Type 978, band
r
"""
I
^*~.'i .'fc*- *-w I'^'i
Fire control Type 275 0, F band
Sonars: Type 174, hull mounted, active search, medium .MJ~-
frequency
Graesby Type 1 708, hull mounted, active attack, 1 5 kHz
Programmes: Transferred to Bangladesh at Royal Albert Dock,
London 10 December 1976
Operational: Suffered major machinery accident in 1985 Oil
fuel, 230 tons
UMAR FAROOQ 19S1 G I del 1
— )
40 BANGLADESH / Frigates — Light forces
2 Ex-BRITISH "LEOPARD" CLASS (TYPE 41
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ABU BAKR (ex-HWS Lynx) F 15 John Brown & Co Ltd. Clydebank 13 Aug 1953 12 Jan 1955 14 Mar 1957
ALI HAIDER {nHMS Jaguar) F 17 Wm, Denny & Bros Ltd. Dumbarton 2 Nov 1953 30 July 1957 1 2 Dec 1 959
Displacement, tons: 2 300 standard, 2 520 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 339 8 40 15 5 (screws) ^
(103 6 122-47)
Main machinery: 8 VVS ASR diesels, 4 400 bhp 1 1
Speed, knots: 24 Range. miles:2 300 at full power: 7 500 at 6 1
knots
Complement: 235 ( 1 5 officers)
Guns: 4 Vickers 4 5 (115 mm)IAb (2 twin) Mk 6 O, dual
in
purpose. 80" elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 nm) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
6 km (3 3 nm) anti-aircraft, weigfit ofsfiell25kg
anti -surface;
1Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 9 0; 80 elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute
to 3 km 7 6 nm) antiaircraft, 10 km (5 5 nm) maximum
f"
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Fire control: IVIk 6IVI gun director
Radars: Air search Marconi Type 965 witti single AKE 1 array 9;
A band.
Air/surface search: Type 993 O; E/F band
Navigation: Decca Type 978. I band
Fire control Type 275 0; F band
Programmes: /4/( Wa/rfef transferred 16 July 1978 and Abu Bakr
on 12 March 1982 All Haider refitted at Vosper Thornycroft
August-October 1 978 Abu Bakr extensively refitted in 1 982
Structure: All welded Fitted with stabilisers Sonars removed
while still in service with RN Fuel tanks have a water
compensation system to improve stability
Operational: Designed as air-defence ships Oil fuel, 220 tons
ABU BAKR (FlOand 17alongside) 911987. Gilbert Gyssels
LIGHT FORCES
Note: Reported that four more Chinese patrol craft were
transferred in 1988 Identity unknown
"HEGU CLASS)
4 TYPE 024 (CHINESE '
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
DURBAR P8111 DURVEDYAP8113
DURAWTAP8112 DURDAM P8114
Displacement, tons: 68 standard, 79 2 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 20 7 4 3 ('27 • 65 13)
Main machinery: 4 M50F-4 Type diesels, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 37 5 Range, miles: 400 at 30 knots
Complement: 1 7 (4 officers)
Missiles: SSM SSN-2 Styx type, active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9
2 Hai Ying 2
Mach, warhead 500 kg
Guns: 2 —
25 mm/80 (twin), dual purpose, 85 elevation, 270 rounds/mmute to 3 km f/ 6 nm).
weight of shell 34 kg
Radars: Surface search Square Tie; band I
1984. Bangladesh Navy
Comment: First pair commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 6 April 1983, second pair on 10
November 1983
4TYPE123K (CHINESE "P 4" CLASS)
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
7 8221,8222.8223,8224
Displacement, tons: 25 full load '
,'
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 ' 10,8 x 3,3 (19-3 3 1)
Main machinery: 2 light 12V 1800 diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 50 Range, miles: 41 at 30 knots
Complement: 12 {1 officer)
Guns: 2 -14 5 mm (twin) MG
Torpedoes: 2 1 7 7 in (450 mm) Type 450 tubes 2 anti-ship, active/passive homing to 1 5 km (8
nm) at 40 knots, warhead 1 50 kg
Comment: All transferred 6 April 1 983
DURDAM 1984. Bangladesh Navy
8CHINESE "HAINAN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
DURJOYP811 NIRBHOYP812' P813-818
Displacement, tons: 375 standard; 392 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 192 8 » 23 6 » 4 1 ("56 1 <S • 7 2 4 3)
Main machinery: 4 diesels; 8 800 shp. 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 5 Range, miles: 1 300 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 70
Guns: 4 China 57 mm/70 (2 twin). 85 elevation. 1 20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5nm) anti-aircraft.
weight of shell 6 31 kg
4— 25 mm (2 twin); 85 elevation. 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 .6nm) anti-aircraft,
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 1200 fixed 5-barrelled launchers, range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg.
Depth charges: 2 racks. 2 throwers
Mines: Fitted with rails
Radars: Surface search Pot Head (Skin Head in some). I band
IFF High Pole
Sonars: Tamir II. hull-mounted, short range attack: high frequency
Programmes: First transferred and commissioned in BN 1 September 1 982, second in 1 983, third
and fourth in 1 984, three more in late 1 984 - early 1 985, and the eighth commissioned 1 December
1985
Operational: Form Escort Squadron 81 at Chittagong T8221 1984. Bangladesh Navy
Light forces / BANGLADESH 41
8 Ex-CHINESE SHANGHAI W CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT- 2 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
GUN)
MEGHNAP21I JAMUNA P212
SHAHEED DAULAT P4n TAWHEED pen
SHAHEED FARID P412 TAWFIQPB12 Displacement, tons; 410 full load
SHAHEED MOHIBULLAH P413 TAMJEEDP6)3 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1525- 24 6 6 6 (46.5 " 7.5 ' 2)
SHAHEED AKHTARUDDIN P414 TANVEER P614 Main machinery: 2 Paxman Vaienta 1 2CM diesels. 4 360 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 2 000 at 16 knots
Displacement, tons; 20 standard, 1 55 full load
1 Complement: 47 (3 officers)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 8 5 6(39 « 5.51 1 ^ 1.7) Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm
(2 twin)
Main machinery: 4 IVI50F-4 diesels; 4 800 hp; 4 shafts Fire control: NA 18 B optronic system
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 1 6 5 knots Radars: Surface search: Decca 1229. band I
Complement: 36
Comment: by Vospei Private Ltd. Singapore for EEZ work under the Ministry of Agriculture
Built
Guns: 4 — 37 mm/63 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 180 lounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm). weight of shell Meghna launched 1 9 Januaiy 1 984. Jamuna 1 9 Match 1 984 Both completed late 1 984 Reported
1 4 kg that MTU diesels may have been fitted giving a top speed of 24 knots.
4 — 25 mm/80 (2 twin). 85° elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km /? 6 nm) anti aircraft
Depth charges: 2 throwers; 8 charges
Mines; 10 can be carried.
Radars; Surface search; Skin Head/Pot Head. band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted: active; short range, high frequency Some reported to have VDS
Programmes: First four transferred March
1 980. remainder in 1 982
Operational: Four based at Chittagong form Patrol Squadron 41
MEGHNA (old number) / '"iJ Bangladesh Navy
SHAHEED FARID 79.34, Bangladesh Navy
1 "RIVER" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissroned
BISHKHALI (ex-PNSJessore; P 31 Brooke Marine Ltd 20 May 1965
2 Ex-YUGOSLAV "KRALJEVICA" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Displacement, tons: 1 1 5 standard; 1 43 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 107 20 6.9 ('32 6 - 6 7 2 /;
Name No Builders Commissioned Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V 538 diesels; 3 400 bhp
1
KARNAPHULI {ex^PBR 502) P314 Yugoslavia 1956 Speed, knots; 24
TISTA (ex PBff 505) P315 Yugoslavia 1956 Complement: 30
Guns: 2 Breda 40 mm/70. 85 elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km (6 8 nm). weight of shell
Displacement, tons; 1 95 standard, 245 full load 96 kg
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^4^ 4 20 7 57 (43 7 6 3 I 8) •
Main machinery; 2 MAN W8V 30/38 diesels, 3 300 bhp; 2 shafts Comment: PNS Jessore. which was sunk during the 1971 war. was salvaged and extensively
Speed, knots; 1 9 Range, miles; 500 at 1 2 knots 1
repaired at Khulna Shipyard and re-commissioned as Bishkhali on 23 November 1 978
Complement: 44 (4 officers)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/704Oerlikon20mm 2 — 1 28 mm rocket launchers (5 barrels per mounting)
Depth charges: 2 racks; 2 Mk 6 projectors
Radars; Surface search: Decca 45; band I
Sonars; QCU 2, hull-mounted; active; high frequency
Programmes: Transferred and commissioned 6 June 1 975 Doubtful operational status
1 I
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"PABNA" CLASS
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Builders
DEW Narayangoni. Dhaka
Commrssioned
12 June 1972
KARNAPHULI li)84 8diiql.idi-.liN.ivv
NOAKHALI P 112 DEW Narayangoni. Dhaka 8 July 1972
PATUAKHALI P 113 DEW Narayangoni. Dhaka 7 Nov 1974
RANGAMATI P114 DEW Narayangoni. Dhaka 11 Feb 1977
BOGRA P115 DEW Narayangoni. Dhaka 15 July 1977
Displacement, tons: 69 5
2 Ex-INDIAN "AKSHAY" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 « 20 - 3 5 ('22 9 6 7 7 7/
Main machinery; Cummins diesel, 2 shafts
Name No Builders Commissioned Speed, knots; 1 8 Range, miles; 700 at 8 knots
Pf<DMA (ex INS Akshay) P312 Hooghly D & E Co. Calcutta 1962 Complement; 33 (3 officers)
SURMA (ex-//VS/:1/a»') P313 Hooghly D & E Co. Calcutta 1962 Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60, 80' elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5nm). weight of shell 89
Displacement, tons; 20 standard; 50 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 7 2 20 ' 5 5 (35 7 '61- 17)
1 1
Comment: The first indigenous naval craft built in Bangladesh No further plans for any more craft of
Main machinery: 2 Paxman YHAXM diesels, 1 100 bhp, 2 shafts this class Form River Patrol Squadron 1 1 at Mongia
Speed, knots: 8 1
Complement: 35 (3 officers)
Guns: 8 Oerlikon 20 mm (2 quad)
Comment: Generally similar to the Royal Navy's former "Ford" class Transferred and commissioned
1 2 April 1 973 and 26 July 1 974 respectively Surma refitted in 1 983
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42 BANGLADESH / Light forces— Floating docks
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 1 TUG
SHAHJALAL KHADEIV1A721
Measurement, tons: 451 gross, 306 5 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): [
3t 2 29 5 8 2 (40 ^ 9 2 5)
Speed, knots: 12
Comment: Ex Thai fishing vessel SMS Go/(y4 Armed Probably built in Tokyo
AUXILIARIES
1 TRAINING SHIP
SHAHEED RUHUL AMIIM {sk MV Anticosli) A5^^
Displacement, tons: 7 full load 1
KHADEM 9/7987. Gilbert Gyssels
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 55 8 36 5 10 (47 5 • • 7 7 1 • 3 II
IVlain machinery: Caterpillar diesel, 1 shaft
2 COASTAL SURVEY CRAFT (TYPE 069)
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 4 000 at 10 knots
1 1
Complement: 80 (8 officers)
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60
1
DARSHAK A 581 TALLASHI A 582
Displacement, tons: 83
Comment: Built by Atlantic Shipbuilding Co, Montreal Laid down 1 956, completed March 1 957
Dimensions, feet (metres): 79 -17 4 6 (24 7 5.2 ' 4)
Sold to India as MV Anticosti After use in relief work was handed over to BN in 1972, modified at 1 1 7
Khulna and commissioned December 974 IVlain macfiinery: 2 2V 50 diesels, 600 hp; 2 shafts
1 1
1 1 as a training ship
Speed, knots: 5 1 1
1984. Bangladesh Navy
SHAHEED RUHULAMIN 7984 Bangladesh Navy
1 TANKER 2 LANDING CRAFT (LOGISTIC)
Comment: Built by Danyard (Aalborg) and launched 29 January 1 988 and 29 April 1 988 800 ton
KHAN JAHAN All A515 git
Displacement, tons: 900 full load 2
Measurement, tons: 343 gross 1
3LCVP
Dimensions, feet (metres): 250 8 37 5 1 8 4 (76 4 17 4 •
56}
Main machinery: 16-cyl diesel. 350 bhp, 1 1 shaft LCVP011,012,013
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 26 (3 officers) Comment: Rfnuili-.l lli.u ii,! 1,1 loui LCTs h,lve h.'.-n .11 i|iiiied
Cargo capacity: 500 tons 1
Comment: Completed in Japan in 1 983
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1 HARBOUR CRAFT
MFV66
Comment: Ex-Thai steel hulled fishing vessel Confiscated and taken into naval service
KHAN JAHAN All 617987. Gilbert Gyssels
1 FLOATING CRANE
SHAHAYAK A512
Comment: Re enginedand modernised at Khulna Shipyard and commissioned as BNSS/7a/)aya/t in
1 978 one 20 mm gun Stationed at Khulna
to act as repair vessel Carries FLOATING DOCKS
1
Comment: Built in 1981, capacity 16 500 tons, length 600 ft (782 9 m)
SUNDARBAIM
\'\ Comment:
capacity 3
Acquired from Brodogradiliste Joso Lozovlna-Mosor, Trogir, Yugoslavia
500 tons
in 1980;
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Introduction / BARBADOS 43
BARBADOS
Ministerial Coast Guard New Construction
Minister of Defence. This was formed early in 1 973, In 1 979 it became the naval arm of It is hoped to replace the George Ferguson in 1 989
Hon Erskine L Sandiford, Prime Minister the Barbados Defence Force, Base at Bridgetown completedearly
1982
Headquarters' Appointments
Base
Mercantile IVIarine
Ctiief of Staff.Barbados Defence Force
Brigadier Rudyard E C Lewis Bridgetown (HMBS Wiflougfiby Fort)
Lloyd's Register of Stepping
38 vessels of 8 470 tons gross
Commanding Officer Coast Guard Squadron
Headquarters
Lieutenant Commander C V C Belle
St Ann's Fort. Garrison, St Michael
Personnel DELETIONS
Prefix to Stiips' Names
(a) 1989 91 (12 officers, 79 other ranks) 1 986 Geoige Ferguson
(b) Voluntary service HMBS 1 988 Enterprise
1 "KEBIR" CLASS (LARGE PATROLCRAFT) 1 "ENTERPRISE" CLASS (OFFSHORE PATROL CRAFT)
Name /Vo. Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
TRIDENT P01 Brooke Marine Ltd Nov 1981 EXCELLENCE P03 Desco Marine Dec 1981
Displacement, tons: 55 5 standard, 90 full load
1 1 Displacement, tons: 40
Dimensions, feet (metres); 23 22 6 5 6 ('J7 5 6 9 1 17) - Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 9 9 6 f 22 8 1 •
62 7 8j
Main machinery: 2 Paxman Valenta 1 2 RP200 diesels, 6 000 bhp, 2 shafts Main machinery: Caterpillar diesel, shaft
1 1
Speed, knots: 29 Range, miles: 3 000 at 2 knots 1 Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 27 Complement: 9
Guns: 1 Rheinmetal 20 mm 112 7 mm MG Guns: 1 1 2 7 mm MG
Radars: Surface search: Racal Decca TM 1 226C, I band.
Comment: 75 ft (22 8 m) shrimp boat converted for patrol duties by Swan Hunter (Trinidad)
Comment: Launched 1 4 April 1 981 Trials October 1 981 Similar to Algerian vessels 1980-81
3 "GUARDIAN II" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
COMMANDER MARSHALL P05 Halmatic/Aquanus UK Dec 1973
EXCELLENCE
J T C RAMSEY P06 Halmatic/Aquanus UK Nov 1974
T.T.LEWIS P07 Halmatic/Aquanus UK Dec 1973
Displacement, tons: 1 3 INSHORE PATROL CRAFT
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 -12 ' 2.2 (12.5 ' 3.7 1 1)
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar Mk 334 TA diesels; 580 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Comment: One Arctic 22 ft craft for SAR duties, speed 30 knots, commissioned November 1 985
Complement: 4 Two Boston Whalers (P 08 and P 09) 22 ft law enforcemnent role; speed 40 knots,
craft for
Guns: 1 - 7 62 mm MG (fitted toi but not with) commissioned early 1 989
Comment: GRP hulls Designed for coastal patrol/SAR duties by T T Boat Designs Ltd Fitted out
by Aquarius Boat Co Ltd, Christchurch,
Si
COMMANDER MARSHALL 1983. BOF ARCTIC 22 r988. BDF
— 1 )
44 BELGIUM/ Introduction — Frigates
BELGIUM
Ministerial IVIercantile Marine
Minister of Defence (a) 1989 4 365 (1 060 national service) ifoyd's Register of Shipping
Guy Coema (b) 1 2 months' national service 344 vessels of 2 1 1 8 422 tons gross
Headquarters' Appointment Note: 70 per cent of junior ratings are regular
Chiief of Nav,if Staff Strength ot the Fleet DELETIONS
Vice Admiral E Poullei
Deputy Ctiief of Navat Staff Type Active Buifding 1986 Hasse/r (MSI)
Captain Jan Ceux Frigates 4 — 1987 Veurne (MHC), Lofteren (MSI)
Minehunters (Ocean) 6 — Lrberatron. f\/feuse (river patrol craft)
Diplomatic Representation Minehunters (Coastal) 7 3 1988 Vervrers (MHC) (31December)
Minesweepers (Coastal) 4 — Stavefot {MSC) (31December)
Navaf. !\Aifitary and An Attactie in Bonn. Minesweepers (Inshore) 12 — 1989 Kortrr/f: (MSI) (1 August planned)
Colonel Vermeerbergen (Army) Command and Support Ships 2 —
Navaf. and Air Attacfie in Kinsfiasa
f]/fifitaiy Training Ship 1
—
Colonel de Maere D Artri|ke (Army) Research Ships 1
—
Navaf. fVlifitary and All Attacfie in London Auxiliary and Service Craft 10 —
Captain Willy J J A Cornells (Navy)
Navaf. fVlifitaiy and An Attacfie in fVladrid Bases
Colonel Van Beveren (Army)
Navaf fVlifitary and Air Attacfie in Parrs Zeebrugge Frigates, MCMV, Reserve Units
Colonel J Deleers (Army) Ostend MCMV.
Navaf. and Air Attacfie
fVlifitary in Wasfiington and Ottawa Antwerp MCMV
Brigadier D Clybouw (Air) Koksiide Naval aviation
PENNANT LIST
Frigates M482 Vise M923 Narcis (bIdg) Training Ships
M483 Ougree M924 Primula (bIdg)
F910 Wielingen M484 Dinant M929 Heist A 958 Zenobe Gramme
F911 Westdiep M485 Andenne M930 Rochefort
F912 Wandelaai M902 Van Haverbeke M932 Nieuwpoort
F913 Westhmdei M903 Dufour M933 Koksijde
M904 De Brouwer
M906 Breydel
IVline Warfare Forces M908 Truffaut
Support Ships Auxihary and Service Craft
M909 Bovesse
M472 Kortriik M915 Aster
A 960 Godetia A 950 Valcke
M 474 Turnhout M916 Belhs
A961 Zinnia
A 951 Hommel
M475 Tongeren M917 Crocus A 953 Bi|
M476 Merksem M918 Dianthus A 954 Zeemeeuw
M477 Oudenaarde M919 Fuchsia A 956 Krekel
M478 Herstal M920 Ins Research Ships A 963 Spa
M479 Huy M921 Lobelia A 998 Ekster
M480 Seraing M922 Myosotis (bidg) A 962 Belgica — Spin
FRIGATES
4 "WIELINGEN" CLASS (E-71
Name No Burfders Lard down Launcfied Commrssroned
WIELINGEN F910 Boelwerf, Temse 5 Mar 1974 30 Mar 1976 20 Jan 1978
WESTDIEP F911 Cockerill, Hoboken 2 Sep 1974 8 Dec 1975 20 Jan 1978
WANDELAAR F912 Boelwerf, Temse 28 Mar 1975 21Junel977 27 Oct 1978
WESTHINDER F913 Cockerill, Hoboken 8 Dec 1975 28Jan 1977 27 Oct 1978
Displacement, tons: 940 light, 2 430 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 349 -403-184
(f064 t23 56)
Main machinery: CODOG, 1 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas
turbine, 28 000 bhp; 2 Cockerill CO-240 VI 2 2400 diesels,
—
6 000 bhp, twin cp propellers, 4 500 kW diesel alternators, 440
volts
Speed, knots: 29, 5 on diesel, 20 on 2 diesels
1 1
Range, miles: 4 500 at 8 knots, 6 000 at 1 5 knots
1
Complement: 60 5 officers)
1 ( 1
WIELINGEN (Scafe 900). fan Sturton
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers
1 .
O ,
inertial cruise, active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm} at 9
Mach, warhead 1 65 kg
SAM Raytheon Sea Sparrow octuple launcher 0, semi-active
radar homing to 14 6 km (8 nm) at 2 5 Mach, expanding rod
warhead
Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 39 in (fOO mm)lbb Mod 68 O: 80°
elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to 7 km (9 nm) anti-surface, 8 1
km (4 4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 3 5 kg
Torpedoes: 2 21 in (533 mm) launchers ECAN L5, anti-
submarine, active/passive homing to 7 km (9 nm) at 35 knots, 1
warhead 150 kg To be replaced by new torpedoes in 1990
(probably Mk 46 Mod 5)
A/S Mortars: Creusot Loire 375 mm 6 barrelled trainable
1
launcher O, Bofors rockets to 1 600 m, warhead 07 kg 1
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Ttacor MBA SRBOC 6-barrelled
Mk 36 launchers. Chaff decoys and IR flares to 4km (2 2 nm)
Nixie SLO 25, towed anti-torpedo decoy
ESM CSF DR 2000: radar warning
Fire control: 2 CSEE optical directors Signaal SEWACO IV
action data automation. Link 1
Radars: Air/surface search One Signaal DA 05 0, E/F band,
range 1 37 km (75 nm) for 2 m^ target
Surface search/fiie control One Signaal 25 9, l/J band, WM
range 46 km (25 nm)
Navigation One Raytheon TM 1 645/9X, l/J band
IFF MkX11,UPX-25
Sonars: One Westinghouse SOS 505A, hull-mounted, active
search and attack: medium frequency
Programmes: This compact, well-armed class of frigate is the
first Navy and built in Belgian
class fully designed by the Belgian
yards The programme was approved on 23 June 1971 and
design studies completed July 1 973 A firm order was placed in
Octobei 1973 and F 910 and F 911 were first delivered in
December 1976 and returned to the yard for engine overhaul
which was completed a year later
Modernisation: Updating of Sea Sparrow in 1987/88 and
torpedoes and ESM in 1990/91 Plans to fit Goalkeeper have
been shelved
Structure: Fully air-conditioned Fin stabiliseis fitted
Operational: Based at Zeebrugge WESTHINDER 9/ 1988, Grfbert Gyssefs
Mine warfare forces / BELGIUM 45
MINE WARFARE FORCES
7 + 3TRIPARTITE MINEHUNTERS (COASTAL)
Nfime No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ASTER M915 BeliardS Y, Ostend and Rupelmonde 24Felj 1983 6 June 1985 16 Dec 1985
BELLIS M916 BeliardS Y Ostend and Rupelmonde 15 Feb 1984 14 Feb 1986 13Aun 1986
CROCUS M917 BeliardS Y Ostend and Rupelmonde 15 Oct 1984 5 Sep 1986 5 July 1987
DIANTHUS M918 BeliardS Y Ostend and Rupelmonde 17 Apr 1985 26 Feb 1987 14 Aug 1987
FUCHSIA M919 BeliardS Y, Ostend and Rupelmonde 28 Oct 1985 23 Oct 1987 18 Feb 1988
IRIS M920 BeliardS Y Ostend and Rupelmonde 20 May 1986 21 Jun 1987 6 Oct 1988
LOBELIA M921 BeliardS Y, Ostend and Rupelmonde 27 Nov 1986 3 Feb 1988 May 1989
MYOSOTIS M922 BeliardS Y Ostend and Rupelmonde 28 June 1987 4 Oct 1988 Jan 1990
IMARCIS M923 BeliardS Y Ostend and Rupelmonde 10 Sep 1987 — 1990
PRIMULA M924 BeliardS Y., Ostend and Rupelmonde 18 Feb 1988 — 1991
Displacement, tons: 562 standard. 595 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 68 9 * 29.2 • 8 2 1
(51 5 89 25)
Main machinery: Pyrous/Werkspoor A RUB 21 5X 2 diesd
1 1
900 hp. single shaft, cp propeller
1
Auxiliary propulsion, 2 manoeuvring propellers, 240 hp {activt.-
rudder), bow thruster
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 46 {5 officers)
Guns: DCN 20 mm/20: 60' elevation, 720 rounds/minute to
1 1
km (5 5 nm)
Countermeasures: MOM 2 PAP 104 remote controlled mine
39 charges
locators.
Mechanical sweep gear (medium depth)
Radars: Navigation One Racal Decca 1 229. band I
Sonars: One Thomson Sintra DUBM 21 A, hull-mounted, aciiv-
minehunting; 100 KHz ± 10 KHz
Programmes: Developed in co-operation with France and tli-
Netherlands A "ship factory" for the hulls was built at Ostend
and the hulls are being towed to Rupelmonde for fitting out. The
"ship factory" was opened 24 February 1983 Each country
builds its own all 35 ships France provides
hulls but for MCM
gear and electronics. Belgium electrical installation and the
Netherlands the engine room equipment
Structure: GRP hull fitted with active tank stabilisation, full NBC
protection and air-conditioning. Has automatic pilot and buoy
tracking
Operational: A 5 ton container can be carried, stored for varying
tasks — HO support, research, patrol, extended diving, drone
control The ship's company varies from 23-46 depending on
the assigned task Six divers are carried when minehunling
Opinion: Studies are in hand for the next generation which must
be able to cope with bottom mines which can sink so far into the
soft sand of the southern North Sea that they are not detected by
hunters It is likely to be a bipartite venture, with the Netherlands
leading, to about 10 hulls for each country, the first to enter
service in 1992,
FUCHSIA A Toremans
6 Ex-US "AGGRESSIVE" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS/SWEEPERS - OCEAN)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
J. E.VAN HAVERBEKE (ex MS0 522) M 902 Peterson Builders Inc, Sturgeon Bay, Wise 2 Mar 1959 29 Oct 1959 1 Nov 1960
A, F. DUFOUR (ex-Z.a3enM950. ex MS0 498. ex AM498) M 903 Bellingham Shipyard Inc, Wash 11 Feb 1954 13 Aug 1954 27 Sep 1955
DE BROUWER {ex Namsen M 951 ex-MSO 499, ex AM 499) , M 904 Bellingham Shipyard Inc, Wash 25 Apr 1954 15 Oct 1954 1 Nov 1955
BREyDEL(ex MSO504, ex AM504) M 906 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. Tacoma. Wash 25 Nov 1954 25 Mar 1955 24 Jan 1956
G. TRUFFAUT (ex MSO 515, ex AM 51 5) M 908 Tampa Marine Co. Inc. Tampa. Fla 1 Feb 1955 Nov 1955
1 21 Sep 1956
F, BOVESSE (ex MSO 51 6, ex AM 51 6) M 909 Tampa Marine Co, Inc Tampa, Fla. 1 Apr 1954 8 Feb 1956 21 Dec 1956
Displacement, tons: 720 standard. 780 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 5 35 1 1 - 14 1
1-52.6 107-4 3)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8-268A diesels. 1 520 bhp;
2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 2 400 at 12 knots; 3 000 at 10
knots
Complement: 57 (5 officers)
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) 2 2 7 mm MGs (M 906 and 1 M
908)
Radars: Navigation: One Racal Decca 1 229, band. 1
Sonars: GE SQQ 14; VDS; minehunting, high frequency.
Programmes: Transfer dates, M 902 9 December 1960, M 903
1 4 April 1 966, M 904 1 4 April966, M 906 5 February 956,
1 1 1
M 908 1 2 October 1 956, M 909 25 January 957 M 903 and M 1
904 originally served in Royal Norwegian Navy (1 955-66)
Structure: Wooden hulls and non-magnetic structure Capable
of sweeping mines of all types. Diesels of non-magnetic
stainless steel alloy. LIPS cp propellers.
Operational: Based at Zeebrugge Oil fuel, 50 tons
fefei^''
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—
46 BELGIUM / Mine warfare forces — Command and support ships
4US "ADJUTANT" CLASS (ex-AMS) SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT
(MINESWEEPERS/HUNTERS— COASTAL)
Numbers/Type: 3 Aerospatiale SA 3168 Alouette III
Name No. Builders Commissioned
Operational speed: 3 knots (210 kmlh)
1 1
HEIST M 929 Boelwerf, Temse 4 Apr 1956
Service ceiling: 500 ft (3 200m)
1
ROCHEFORT M 930 BeliardCnghton& Co, Ostend 28 Nov 1955
Range: 290 nm (540 km)
NIEUWPOORT M932 Beliard Crighton & Co, Ostend 9 Jan 1956
Role/Weapon systems: CG helicopter; used for close-range search and rescue and support for
KOKSIJDE M 933 Beliard Crighton & Co, Ostend 29 Nov 1955
commando forces. Sensors: Carries French design search radar Weapons Unarmed One SA
31 9B is used for transport on shore
Displacement, tons: 330 standard. 390 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 3 27 9 8 9 ("44 S 5 2 7J
1
>•
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8-268A diesels, 880 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at
1 5 knots 1
Complement: 36 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Radars: Navigation One Racal Decca 1 229, I band
Programmes: IV1 934 was built m the USA, under MDAP, the others were built in Belgium with
Wumbers/Type: 5 Westland Sea King Mk 48
machinery and equipment from USA Operational speed: 40 knots (260 kmlh)
1
Reclassification A 963 (ex-M 927) converted to ammunition transport ship for guided missiles in Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3200m).
1978 M 929 was temporarily converted to degaussing ship in 1978 (No A 964) Range: 630 nm (1 165km).
Structure: Wooden hulls and constructed throughout of materials with low magnetic signatures Role/Weapon systems: SAR helicopter; operated by air force; used for surface search and combat
Operational: Based at Zeebrugge rescue tasks Sensors: MEL ARI 5955 search radar Weapons Unarmed
COMMAND AND SUPPORT SHIPS
Note; Also serve as Royal Yachts when required
Name No Builders Commissioned
ZINNIA A 961 Cockerill, Hoboken 22 Sep 1967
Displacement, tons: 705 light, 2 620 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 324 7 45 9 1 1 8 (99 » 14 « 3 6)
Main machinery: 2 Cockerill Ougree V 1 2 RT 240 CO diesels; 5 000 hp, 1 shaft, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 14 000 at 2 5 knots 1
Complement: 25 1 (13 officers)
^r:J3D Guns: 3 Bofors 40
Helicopters: 1 Alouette
mm
III
Comment: down 8 November 966, launched on
Laid 1 6 May 1 967 Design includes a telescopic
hangar Rated as Command and Logistic Support Ship with an oil fuel capacity of 500 tons. Based
at Zeebrugge Operated in the Persian Gulf 1 987-88.
ROCHEFORT 1988. IVIoD Belgium
12 "HERSTAL" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
iSaaai
Name No Builders Commissioned
KORTRIJK M472 Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 13 June!1958
TURNHOUT M474 Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 29 Sep 1958
TONGEREIM M475 Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 9 Dec 1958
IWERKSEM M476 Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 6 Feb 1959
OUDENAARDE M477 Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 25 Apr 1959
HERSTAL M 478 (ex MSI 90) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 14 Oct 1957
HUY IV1479(ex -MSI 91) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 24 Mar 1958
^w^t- — '- - _J»?*A»-^
SERAIMG M 480 (ex MSI 92) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 3 June 1958
VISE M 482 (ex -MSI 94) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 11 Sep 1958
OUGREE M 483 (ex -MSI 95) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 10 Nov 1958
DINANT IV1484(ex -MSI 96) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 14Jan 1959
ANDENNE IV1485 (ex -MSI 97) Mercantile Marine Yard, Kruibeke 20 Apr 1959
Displacement, tons: 60 standard, 90 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 5 1 9 7 6 9 ('J4 1 1 1 6 > 2 7;
Main machinery: 2 Fiat-Mercedes-Benz 820 diesels, 1 260 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 2 300 at 1 knots
1
911988. Gilbert Gyssels
Complement: 14 (2 officers)
Guns: 2 1 2.7 mm (twin) MG.
Radars: Navigation: Racal Decca 1 229, I band
Name No Builders Commissioned
GODETIA A 960 Boelwerf. Temse 3 June 1966
Programmes: Modified AMI "1 00-foot" class Originally a class of sixteen
The first group of eight (M 470 to 477) was financed under the Belgian Navy Estimates, the Displacement, tons: 2 000 standard. 2 260 full load
remaining eight (M 478 to 485) being a US "off -shore" order M 478 transferred to surveying
Dimensions, feet (metres): 301 • A6 ^^ 5(91 8 14-3 5) •
duties1970
in
Main machinery: 4 ACEC-MAN diesels. 5 400 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Structure: M 472 and M 478 have had the Double L reel replaced by a deckhouse and carry an
Speed, knots: 1 9 Range, miles: 8 700 at 2 5 knots 1
dinghy
inflatable
Complement: 00 officers) plus 35 spare billets
1 ( 1
Operational: Based at Antwerp and Zeebrugge
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm (twin) 2 midships sponsons for 2 7 mm MGs 1
Sales: Plans to sell M 475 to Zaire did not go through
Comment: Laid down 1 5 February 1 1 965 Rated as Command and
965 and launched 7 December
Logistic Support Ship (1979-80) and midlife conversion (1981-82) included helicopter
Refit
hangar and replacment cranes Minesweeping cables fitted either side of helo deck
•T
\«P«S»
VISE 2/1988. A Joremans GODETIA 611987. A Toremans
Auxiliaries — Tugs and miscellaneous / BELGIUM 47
AUXILIARIES
1 AMMUNITION TRANSPORT
Name No Builders Commissioned
SPA A963(ex M927 1953 78) Boel and Zonen, Temse 10 Mar 1955
Comment: Ex-MSC (details under "Ad|Utant" class in Mine Warfare section) converted in 1 978 to
Ammunition Transport tor guided missiles. Based at Zeebrugge
911987. Mic/yael Lennon ZENOBE GRAMME !988. IVIoD Belgium
RESEARCH SHIP
Name No. Builders Commissioned
BELGICA A 962 Boelwerf, Temse 5 July 1984
Displacement, tons: 085 1 TUGS and MISCELLANEOUS
Dimensions, feet (metres): 167 » 32 8 » 14 4 ('50 9 » 10 ' 4 4)
Main machinery: ABC 6M DZC- 1000-1 50 diesel, 1 600 hp, 1
1 Kort nozzle propeller
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 2 knots
1 2 COASTAL TUGS
Complement: 26 (1 1 civilian)
VALCKE iex Sleenbank ex Astroloog) A 950
Comment: Ordered 1 December 1982 Laid down 17 October 1983, launched 6 January 1984 EKSTER {en Schouwenbank exAslronoom) A 998
Used for hydrography, oceanography, meteorology and fishery control. Based at Zeebrugge
Painted white. Displacement, tons: 83 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 7 249 T\ 8 (30 4 7 6 • 3 6)
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 2 Deutz diesels. 1 240 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 1 2
Comment: Originally Netherlands civilian tugs built by H H Bodewes. Millmgen in 1 960 Bought
by Belgian Navy in April 1 980, Based at Zeebrugge
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TRAINING SHIP
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
ZENOBEGRAMME A 958 Boel and Zonen, Temse 1962 711988. G Toremans
Displacement, tons: 149
Dimensions, feet (metres): 92 ' 225 7 (28 ' 6 8 2 1}
Main machinery: MWM
diesel: 200 bhp: 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 14 HOIV1MELA951
Comment: Auxiliary sail ketch. Laid down 7 October 1960 and launched 23 October 1961 Comment: Harbour tug of 22 tons, 300 bhp diesels with Voith Schneider propellers Built by
Designed for scientific research but now only used as a training ship. Clausen, Remagen-Oberwinter in 1 953. Based at Ostend
.
48 BELGIUM /Tugs and miscellaneous— BENIN / Introduction
SPIN ZEEIV1EEUWA954
Comment: Harbour launch of 32 tons burit in Netherlands 1 958 Based at Ostend. Displacement, tons: 220
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 ' 23 6 « 1 1 8 ("28 » 7 2 x 3.6)
Speed, knots: 10
BIJA953 KREKELA956
Comment: Ex -civilian tug (same name) built in 1971 at Hemiksem, acquired in December 1981
Comment: Harbour tugs with fire-fighting facilities Of 71 tons and twin shafts; 400 hp with Based at Zeebrugge.
Voith- Schneider propellers; 10 knots A 953 built at Akerboom, Lisse 1 959 and based at Ostend, A
956 by Scheepswerf van Rupelmonde at Rupelmonde 1 961 and based at Antwerp.
wrn^Mmi^imAim
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BELIZE
Headquarters' Appointment Personnel Mercantile Marine
Officer Commanding Maritime Wing (Belize).' (a) 1989 48 {8 officers, 40 ratings) Lloyd's Register of Shipping
(b) The Maritime Wing of the Belize Defence Force comprises 3 vessels of 620 tons gross
volunteers from the Army.
2 "WASP 20 METRE" (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) ^S¥^^niS^ •Snt0-ci;^S^M3^
DANGRIGA PBOl TOLEDO PB02
Displacement, tons: 36 3 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 6 4 4 9 ("20 5 7 5^
•
1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 1 200 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 18
Complement: 10(2 officers)
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG 2— 7 62mmMGs
Comment: Built by Souters, Cowes, Wight Ordered 1982, Completed August 1983 and
Isle of
commissioned 1 9 September 1 984 GRP
It is reported that these vessels have too great a
hulls
draught for the shallow waters frequented by smugglers
"COUGAR CAT yiiii r^idss 1988. Cougar Holdings
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
811983. W.Sartori
Numbers/Type: 2 Pilatus Britten-Norman Defender
Operational speed: 50 knots (280kmlh)
1
Service ceiling: 1 8 900 ft ('5 760m;
+ 3 "COUGAR CAT 900" CLASS (INSHORE PATROL CRAFT) Range: 500 nm (2 775 km).
1
Role/Weapon systems: Supplements British forces in coastal patrol, EEZ protection and anti-drug
Comment: To be acquired in 989 9 m 1 length, speed 40 knots, 1—12 7 mm WIG and 2 — 762 mm operations Sensors: Nose-mounted search radar, underwing searchlight Weapons: Underwing
MGs, complement, 3 plus 1 2 soldiers rocket and gun pods possible
BENIN
Base Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence Cotonou Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Colonel Mathieu Kerekou (President) 1 3 vessels of 4 665 tons gross
General
In 1978 a decision was taken to found a naval force As the Personnel
coastline of Benin is no more than 75 miles long the Patrol Craft
can cover the whole coast m a little over two hours 1 989 200
Light forces / BENIN Introduction / BOLIVIA 49
LIGHT FORCES
1 PR 360T COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 4 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
PATRIOTE Displacement, tons: 50 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 1 7 - 6 2 f2J 5 2 ; .9J
Displacement, tons; 70 full load IVlain machinery: 2 M50 diesels; 2 400 hp. 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 7 22 3 4 3 fJS - 6 S 1 13) Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 00 at 5 knots 1 1
Main machinery: 3 Baudouin 1 2 PI 5-2SR7 diesels. 3 600 hp, 3 shafts Complement; 1 7
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 500 at 1 6 knots 1 Guns: 2—14 5 mm
(twm, fwd) MG 1—12 7 mm (aft) MG
Complement: 23 Radars: Surface search Spin Trough, band I
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 2 1 2 7 mm MGs,
Comment: Transferred, Two 1 2 January 1979. one 30 January 1979 and one 15 September 1980
Comment: Laid down by Societe Bretonne de Construction Navale (Loctudy) inOctober 1986
Launched January 1 988 Has a wood/epoxy resin composite hull Endurance 1 days
2 Ex-SOVIET "P 4" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons: 22 standard, 25 full load 1 COASTAL TUG
Dimensions, feet (metres); 62 3 10 8 22(19 ' 33 ' 1)
Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels, 2 400 hp, 2 shafts KONDO
Speed, knots; 42 Range, miles: 41 Oat 30 knots
Complement: 12 Displacement, tons: 350
Guns; 2—1 4 5 mm MGs. Main machinery: Deutz diesel, 2 000 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2 5
Comment: Transferred 1 979 Variant of standard "P 4' design Reported that these were transferred
from North Korea Probably non-operational Comment: Ordered from Oelkers. West Germany, m February 1 984 Completed late 1 985
BERMUDA
Mercantile Marine
A small group operated by the Bermudian Police under the charge Hamilton Lloyd's Register of Shipping
of Inspector P J Every 1 1 6 vessels of 3 774 298 tons gross
THEHERON
Comment: Built USA 970 at Mystic, Connecticut, commissioned August 985 65 20 5 ft ?9 S
1 1 •
i'
6 2m) with twin 320 Cummins diesels. Carries 16 4 ft (5m) rigid inflatable with 70 hp Evinrude
outboard
BLUEHEROIM
Comment: Delivered 22 May 978 by Harris Boat, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA Of
1 7 tons, 36
ft (10.9m) with two General Motors GM 8 2 Y diesels, 420 hp Complement three
1987. Bermudian Police
Comment: Delivered in December 988 by Boston Whaler, USA Of 22 ft (6 7m) and
1 1 5 tons, twin
Yamaha outboard engines, 230 hp, complement two This craft replaces the original Heron II which
was commissioned in July 1981
HERON III
BLUE HERON 1982. Bermudian Police
Comment; Delivered October 1987 by Sea Ox, USA Of 23 ft (7 m) and 1 5 tons with twin 1 15 hp
Yamaha oulboards Complement two
RESCUEI RESCUE II
2TUGS
Comment: First one delivered September 1986 and second May 1 988 by Osborne Rescue Boats POWERFUL M
Ltd An "Afctic'rigid hull mflatable Of 1 45 tons, 24 ft (7 3 m) with twin Yamaha 90 hp outboard
engines. Complement three. Comment: Ordered from Cochrane Selby in April 1 987
BOLIVIA
General Marine Corps
Defence Minister: A small navy. Armada Boliviana, used for patrolling Lake Titicaca Infantetia de Manna of 600 men based at Tiquina (Almirante Grau
Fernando Valle and the Bern, Madre de Dios, Mamore and Paraguay river systems battalion)
was founded in 1963, receiving its present name in 1982 These Equipment light mfantiy weapons and Unimos trucks
rivers cover over 6 000 miles Most of the training of officers and
senior ratings is carried out in Argentina The lunior ratings are
almost entirely converted soldiers. The upkeep of some of the ciaft
IS certainly below normal standards
Headquarters' Appointment
Organisation Prefix to Ships' Names
Commander Armada Boliviana
Vice Admiral Douglas Estremadoiro Garcia The country Is divided into five naval districts, each with one
flotilla
1stNaval District (HO Riberalta) Eight patrol craft and a floating
clinicon the Beni/Mamore rivet system
2nd Naval District (HQTiquma) Three patrol craft, a floating clinic
and a suivey launch on the northern portion of Lake Titicaca
3rd Naval Distiict (HO Puerto Guayaramerin) with four patrol craft
on the Madre de Dios River
Personnel 4th Naval District (HQ Guaqui) with two patrol craft on the Mercantile Marine
southern portion of Lake Titicaca
(a) 1989; 4 000 officers and men (including marines) 5th Naval District (HQ Puerto Suarez) with two patrol craft on the Lloyd's Register of Shipping
(b) 12 months' selective military service Upper Paraguay River 1 vessel of 9 61 tons gross
A .
50 BOLIVIA / Introduction — BRAZIL / Introduction
9 RIVER/LAKE PATROL CRAFT
N.ime Mo Tonnage Dimensions, feet (metres} Notes
ALMIRANTEGRAU M01 52 44,3 » 10.5 « 4.8 (13.5 « 32 T .5) Training and Transport Diesel
NICOLAS SUAREZ M02 26 5 bll » 11,2 « 6,6 ('77.6 « 34 - 2) Built 1963. Iron hull Diesel
MARISCAL SANTA CRUZ M03 52 44,3 X 10.5 « ^9(73.5 ' 32 « 15) Training and Transport Diesel
PRESIDENTEBUSCH IV104 52 60.7 X 11 2 4 3 ('75.5 « 3 4 - 1.3) Wooden hull Diesel
COMAM DANTE ARAN Dl IV105 82 65.6 « 14 8 » 15(20 - 3 9 x 1.4) Iron hull Diesel. Rebuilt 1970.
TOPATER M06 —
CORONEL EDUARDO ABAROA M08 82 80 « 27 8 - 4.8 C24 4 « 85 • 7 5) Built 1965
ALMIRANTE GUILLERMO BROWN 4 23 75 > 33('7 " 2.5 ' 1) Built 1 978 Penta diesel; 1 1 6 hp = 1 3 knots.
SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA 65 6 (20) Twin screw, aluminium hull, completed byNapco International, USA in mid- 1985
MISCELLAMEOUS 1 TRAIMSPORT
Builder Commissioned
YACUMA A ITENEZ A-3-03, RIO MADERA A 3 04, IBARE A-3-05, CHAPARE
3-02, LIBERTADOR BOLIVAR TM01 Fairfield, UK
A-3-06, ICHILOA-307, MUCHULAA 3-08, TORIBIOA-3-09. LITORALA-3-10, INDEPEN-
DENCIA, MAYTAKAPAC, LADISLAO CABREA, MAPIRI, TAHUAMANU V-01 aieall borne Displacement, tons; 6 390 dwt: 4 214 gross
on the nominal list although details are not available Dimensions, feet (metres): 421 1 55 - 22 9 (128.4 » 76 8 6.9)
In addition one river craft of 1 1 2 tons (built in Bolivia 1970). one of 55 tons (built m Bolivia in Main machinery: Fairfield Droxford diesel, 4 600 hp, 1 shaft
1
1971 72). eight smaller river craft (built in Bolivia 1973-76), two ex-US PBR Mark of 8.5 tons II
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 5 knots
(transferred April 974) and one Lake Patrol Boat of 1 2 tons are in service although details, names
1
and pennant numbers are not available Two hospital ships are employed on Lake Titicaca and Rio Comment: A gift from Venezuela to Bolivia m 1977 Commissioned 23 March 1978 with a naval
Mamore, Julian Apaza a gift from the USA in 1 972 and Bruno Racua crew Used for commercial purposes from Rosario/Nueva Palmira Bolivian free zones in Argentina (
and Uruguay)
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 8 Helibras (Aerospatiale) SA 31 5B Gaviao (Lama) Numbers/Type: 1 Cessna U 206G
Operational speed: 24 knots (230km/h).
1 Operational speed: 167 knots (309 km/h).
Service ceiling: 7 71 ft (2 350 m) Service ceiling: 20 000 ft (6 100 m)
Range: 390 nm (720km) Range: 775 nm (1 435km)
Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopter for SAR/commando forces Sensors: Visual Role/Weapon systems: Fixed-wing MR for short-range operations Sensors* Visual reconnais-
reconriaissance Weapons, Unarmed, sance Weapons Unarmed
BRAZIL
Personnel Marines (Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais)
Minister of the Navy (a) 1989:49 738(5 711 officers and 44 027 men) 14 613 officers and men
Admiral Henrique Saboia Figures include 14 613 marines and also auxiliary corps
(b) 1 years national service Headquarters at Fort Sao Jose, Rio de Janeiro
Divisao Anfibia 1 Command Batallion, 3 Infantry Batallions
Headquarters' Appointments (Riachuelo, Humaita and Paissandu). 1 Artillery group
Comando de Reforco 1 Special Forces Batallion (Tonelero).
Armed Forces Chief of Staff
Naval Bases
Transport, engineer and medical units
Fleet Admiral Valbert Lisieux Medeiros de Figueiredo Gruppo Regional: One security group m each naval district
Chief of Naval Staff
Arsenal de Mannha do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro (Naval
shipyard with three dry docks and one floating dock with graving
Admiral Mario Cesar Flores Divisao Anfibia and Comando de Reforpo form together the Forca
Chief of Naval Operations docks of up to 70 000 tons capacity)
de Fuzileiros da Esquadra stationed at Rio de Janeiro, other units
Admiral Renalto de Miranda Monteiro
Base Naval do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro -
(Mam Naval Base
called Grupamentos Regionais are stationed at or near naval
with two dry docks)
Chief of Naval Personnel: installations in the rest of the country.
Base Almirante Castro e Silva Rio de Janeiro (Naval Base for
Admiral Jose de Cabo Teixeira de Carvalho
submarines)
Commandant General Brazilian Marines
Base Naval de Aratu Bahia (Naval Base and repair yard with one
Amphibious vehicles 1 5 DUKW and 5 EE-1 1 URUTU, 1 2 LVTP 7,
Admiral Coaraciara Bricio Godinho
-
Artillery includes Brazilian R 1 1 5 bombardment rockets, 105 mm
dry dock and synchrolift)
howitzers. 6 EE-9 armoured cars, APCs (M 113) and 106 mm
Base Naval de Val-de-Caes Para (Naval River and repair yard
-
recoilless rifles
with one dry dock)
Senior Officer
Base Naval Almirante Ary Parreiras - Rio Grande do Norte (Small
Naval Base and repair yard with one floating dock)
Flag Officer Commanding Fleet
Base Fluvial de Ladario Mato Grosso do Sul {Small Naval River
-
Vice Admiral Ivan de Silveira Serpa
Base and repair yard with one dry dock)
Base Aerea Naval de Sao Pedro d'Aldeia - Rio de Janeiro (Naval Strength of the Fleet
Air Station)
Diplomatic Representation
Estagao Naval do Rio Negro Amazonas (Small Naval River
-
Building
Station and repair yard with one floating dock) Type Active (Planned)
Naval Attache in Bolivia.
Submarines (Patrol) 7 2(1)
Captain Rubens Almeida Moreira Piedras (Marines)
Attack Carrier (medium)
Naval Attache in England. Sweden and Norway
Destroyers 9
Captain Mauro Guimaraes Carvalho Leme + 4)
Organisation Frigates 6 ( 4(12)
Defence Attache in Spain
Patrol Ships 9 —
Captain Alberto Carlos de Aguiar
Naval Districts as follows: Landing Ships 2 (1)
Naval Attache in Uruguay Landing Craft
Naval District (HQ Rio de Janeiro) 36
—
I
Captain Amadeu Martire Filho
II Naval District (HQ Sao Salvador) River Monitor 1
Naval Attache in Fiance River Patrol Ships
III Naval District (HQ Natal) 5 1
Captain Alvaro Americo Pereira
IV Naval District (HQBelem) Large Patrol Craft 6 2(6)
Naval Attache in Italy Coastal Patrol Craft
V Naval District (HO Rio Grande) 4(12)
Captain Luiz Ramos Silva
VI Naval District (HO Ladario) Minesweepers (Coastal) 6 —
Defence Attache in Japan and Korea
Survey Ships
VII Naval District (HO Sao Paulo) 10 (1)
Captain Francisco Fernandesda Rocha
Comando Naval de Brasilia (Brasilia) Survey Launches 7 —
Head of Brazilian Naval Commission in Europe Buoy Tenders 9
Captain Claudio de Andrade Teixeira
Head of Brazilian Naval Commission
S/M Rescue Ship 2 —
in Washington: Repair and Support Ship
Captain Victor Luiz de Lima Ferreira Alves Maritime Aviation Large Tanker 1 1
Naval Attache in Paraguay Small Tanker
Captain Joao Alfredo Poeck A Fleet Air Arm was formed on 26 January 1 965 See Shipbome Training Ships 7 _
Naval Attache in West Germany and Holland Aircraft secwon Transports 17 —
Captain Mauro Sebastiao Moreira Xavier Tugs — Ocean 5 —
Naval Attache in Argentina Tugs — Harbour/ Coastal 6
Captain Augusto Jose Souza Coimbra Floating Docks 3 —
Naval Attache in Venezuela Coast Guard Auxiliaries 5 —
Captain Jose Antunes de Azeredo Coutinho
Naval Attache in Peru Plans to form a Coast Guard have been dropped
Captain Milton Xavier de Carvalho Filho
Naval Attache in Portugal
Captain Silvio Valente da Silva
Naval Attache in Chile Prefix to Ships' Wames Mercantile Marine
Captain Marcos Augusto Leal de Azevedo
Naval Attache in USA and Canada These vary, indicating the type of ship e g N Ae L = Aircraft Carrier. Lloyd's Register of Shipping.
Rear Admiral Sergio Gitirana Florencio Chagasteles CT = Destroyer 719 vessels of 6 1 22 836 tons gross
Introduction Submarines/ BRAZIL 51
DELETIONS Destroyers Miscellaneous
Submarines 1 988 Santa Catarina 1986 Audaz.Giiaiiini. Tiiliu I (did), Irli/rnlr (old), liiufilii (old).
Maria Oiiitf^tia
1987 Geara 1987 Anna Almiiantr Malta, Martins dc Olivaia.
Gatihali/i,
Marisco. Tenenli; Claiiiliu. DHN 22r>, Isaiai du Noiuiiha,
Launndo Pitta, Centaiiro, Larnego, Passo da Patria,
Voluntaiio, Almiiante Brasil, Almirante Barliosa, Anchuva.
PENNANT LIST
Submarines V30 Inhauma (bidg) Mine Wa rfare Forces G 17 Potengi
V31 Jaceguay (bIdg) G20 Custodio de IVlello
S12 Bahia V32 Julio de Noronha (bIdg) M 15 Aralu G21 Ary Parreiras
S15 Goias V33 Frontin (bIdg) M 16 Anhatomirim G22 Scares Dutra
S16 Amazonas M 17 Atalaia G23 Almirante Gastao Motta
S20 Humaita M 18 Arapatuba G24 Belmonte
8 21 Tonelero M 19 Abfolhos G25 Afonso Pena
S22 Riachuelo M 20 Albardao G27 Marajo
8 30 Tupi Amphibious Forces K 10 Gastao Moutinho
S31 Tamoio K 11 Felinto Perry
8 32 Timbira
G26 Duque de Caxais Survey Vessels and Tenders R15 Marroig
8 33 Tapajos
G28 Garcia d'Avila
R16 Didier
H 10 Almirante Saldanha R 17 Tenente Magalhaes
L10 Guarapari
L11 Tambau H11 Paraibano R18 Cabo Schram
L12 Camboriu H 12 Rio Branco R21 Tritao
Aircraft Carrier H 13 Mestre Joao dos 8antos R22 Tridente
H 14 Nogueira da Game R23 Triunfo
All MinasGerais H 15 Itacurussa R24 Almirante Guilhem
H 16 Camocim R25 Almirante Guillobel
H 17 Caravelas R47 8argento Borges
Patro Forces H 18 Comandante Varella U 10 Aspirante Nascimento
H 19 Tenente Castelo U 11 Guarda Mannha Jensen
Destroyers
P20 Pedro Teixeira H20 Comandante IVlanhaes U 12 Guarda Mannha Brito
P21 RaposoTavares H 21 8irius U 15 8uboficial Oliveira
D25 Marcilio Dias
D26 Mariz E Barros
P30 Roraima H22 Canopus U 17 Parnaiba
P31 Rondonia H 24 Castelhanos U 18 Oswaldo Cruz
D31 Piaui
D33 Maranhao
P32 Amapa H25 Tenente Boanerges U 19 Carlos Chagas
V15 Imperial Marinheiio H26 Faioleiro Mario Seixas U20 Rio Doce
D34 Mate Grosso
V16 Iguatemi H27 Faroleiro Areas U21 Rio das Contas
D35 Sergipe
VIS Forte De Coimbra H30 Faroleiro Nascimento U22 Rio Formoso
D36 Alagoas
D37 Rio Grande
V19 Cabocio H31 Argus U23 Rio Real
do Norte
V20 Angostura H32 Orion U24 Rio Turvo
D38 Espirito Sanlo
V21 Bahiana H33 Taurus U25 Rio Verde
V22 Mearim H34 Almirante Graca Aranha U27 Brasil
V23 Purus H40 Antares U29 Piraim
V24 Solimoes H41 Almirante Camara U30 Almirante Hess
Frigates P10 Piratini H42 Barao de Teffe U31 Rosea Fina
P11 Piraia H43 Almirante Alvaro Alberto U32 Voga Picada
F40 Niteroi P12 Pampeiro U33 Leva Arriba
F41 Defensora P13 Parati U40 Rio Pardo
F42 Constituicao P14 Penedo Miscellaneous U41 Rio Negro
F43 Liberal P15 Poti U42 RioChui
F44 Independencia P40 Grauna (bIdg) G 15 Paraguassu U43 Rio Oiapoque
F45 Uniao P41 Goiana (bIdg) G 16 Barroso Pereira
SUBMARINES
Note; Plans for the construction of nuclear powered submarines
are advancing with a prototype nuclear reactor being developed at
Sao Paulo The current submarine programme is to complete the
four "209" class, then two more of an improved type, and then
embark on three SSNs to replace the "Oberon" class Some of this
may not survive defence spending cutbacks
1 + 2 + (1 ) -lO^' CLASS (TYPE 1400)
Name No Bui/deii. Laid down Launcfied Commissioned
TUPI 8 30 Howaldtswerke-DeutscheWerft (Kiel) 8 Mar 1985 28 Apt 1987 1989
TAMOIO 8 31 Arsenal de Mannha, Rio de Janeiro 15 July 1986 1990 1991
TIMBIRA 8 32 Arsenal de Marinha. Rio de Janeiro 15 Sep 1987
TAPAJOS 8 33 Arsenal de Mannha. Rio de Janeiro —
Displacement, tons: 260 surfaced, 440 dived
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 200 1 20 3 18 -
(61 62 5 5)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 1 2V 493 A280 GA
31 L diesel generators, 1 Siemens electric motor, 5 000 hp, 1
shaft
Speed, knots: 1 surfaced/snorting; 21 ,5 dived Range, miles:
1
8 200 at 8 knots surfaced, 400 at 4 knots dived
Complement: 30
Torpedoes: 8 — 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes, 16 Marconi Mk 24
Tigerfish Mod 1, wire -guided, active homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at
35 knots; passive homing to 29 km (75 7 nm) at 24 knots;
warhead 1 34 kg Swim-out discharge
Countermeasures: ESM Thomson CSF DR-4000; electronic
warfare suite
Fire control; Ferranti KAFSA10 action data automation, Sperry
Mk 29 inertial navigation 2 Kollmorgen Mod 76 periscopes
Ite.
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU-83/1, hull-mounted; passive/active
search and attack, medium frequency
TUPI !987 Howaldstwerke
Programmes; Contract signed with Howaldtswerke in February
1 984 Financial negotiations were completed with The West
German government in October 1984 Tamoio and Timbira
building at Arsenal de Marinha from 1 988. Latest plans include
building two improved "Tupis" for a total of six by the end of the
1 990s These may be to a Brazilian design for a stretched version
of the Type 209, to be called 8 NAC 1 These will probably be of
-
2 000 2 400 tons dived and the design was begun at the Naval Structure; Diving depth, 250 m (820 ft).
Engineering Directorate in April 1 984. Operational; Endurance, 50 days.
)
52 BRAZIL — Submarines
3 BRITISH "OBERON" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
HUMAITA S20 Vickers, Barrow 3 Nov 1970 5 Oct 1971 18Junel973
TONELERO S21 Vickers, Barrow 18Nov 1971 22 Nov 1972 10 Dec 1977
RIACHUELO S22 Vickers, Barrow 26 May 1973 6 Sep 1975 12 Mar 1977
Displacement, tons: 1610 standard: 2 030 surfaced: 2 410
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 295 2 26 5 18 ^ -
(90 8 I 5 5)
IVlain machinery: 2 Admiraltv Standard Range 16 VVS ASRl
diesels, 3 680 bhp, 2 electric generators, 2 560 kW, 2 electric
motors, 6 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 12 surfaced, 17 dived Range, miles: 9 000
surfaced at 1 2 knots
Complement: 70 (6 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 — 21
in (533 mm) (6 bow, 2 stern) tubes. 22
Marconi Mk 24 Tigerfish Mod wire-guided, active homing to
1 ,
1 3 km (7 nm) at 35 knots, passive homing to 29 km (15 7 nm) at
24 knots, warhead 1 34 kg
Some Mk 8 Mod 4 anti -ship torpedoes (4 5 km at 45 knots) may
still be in service
Countermeasures: ESM: Radar warning
Fire control: Vickers TIOS B digital tactical data system
Radars: Navigation Type 1006, band I
Sonars: Thorn-EMI Type 187, hull-mounted: search and attack,
medium frequency
BAG Type 2007, flank array, passive search: low frequency
Programmes: In 1 969 it was announced that two submarines ol
the British "Oberon" class were ordered from Vickers, Barrow
The third boat was ordered m 1 972 Completion of Tone/era was
much delayed by a serious fire on board originating in the
cabling She spent a period in Chatham Dockyard, having been
towed from Barrow, returning in January 1 976 She sailed froni
UK 12 1978 It
February was this fire which resulted in
re-cabling of "Oberon" class under construction While in
all
Chatham the centre 60 ft was replaced
Modernisation: In due course it is planned to modernise these
submarines for employment until the end of the century
Structure: Diesels by Vickers Shipbuilding Group Electric
motors by AE -English Electric
I
Operational: Two short torpedo tubes aft reported as not
operational are in fact still in service
7987, Brazilian Navy
2EX-US "GUPPY lll'TYPE
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
GOIAS (ex-USS Trumpetfish SS 425) S 15 Cramp SB Co 23 Aug 1943 13 May 1945 29 Jan 1946
AMAZONAS (ex USS Greenlish SS 351 S16 Electric Boat Co 29 June 1944 21 Dec 1945 7 June 1946
Displacement, tons: 975 standard, 2 450 dived1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 326 5 -27-17
(99 5 82 ' 5 2)
IVlain machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 Fairbanks Morse 38D 8
1/8-10 diesels (Goias). 4 General Motors 1 6 278A diesels
(Amazonas), 6 400 hp, 2 electric motors, 5 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 surfaced: 15 dived Range, miles: 10 000 at
1 knots surfaced; 95 at 5 knots dived
Complement: 85
Torpedoes: 10 — 21 in (533 mm) (6 fwd, 4 stern) tubes 24
Honeywell Mk 37 Mod and 2, wire-guided, active/passive
1
homing km (4 4 nm) at 24 knots, warhead 1 50 kg
to 8
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Radars: Navigation One AN/SPS 2A, band I
Sonars: One EDO BQR 2, hull mounted: passive/active search
and attack, medium frequency
One Raytheon BOG 4 PUFFS, passive ranging, medium
frequency
Programmes: Goias transferred by sale 15 October 1973 and
Amazonas 19 December 1973 Will be deleted as the "Tupi"
class comes into service
Structure: Fins on casing for BOG 4 passive sonar AMAZONAS 7977, Brazilian Navy
Operational: Probably restricted to periscope depth
1 Ex-US "GUPPY II" TYPE
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BAHIA (ex-USS Sea Leopard SS AS,2) S12 Portsmouth Navy Yard 7 Nov 1944 2 Mar 1945 11 June 1945
Displacement, tons: 1 870 standard; 2 420 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 307 5 27 2 18
(93 7 83 5 5) •
Main machinery: 3 Fairbanks-Morse 38D 8 1/8-10 diesels:
4 800 shp, 2 motors: 5 400 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 18 surfaced, 15 dived Range, miles: 2 000 at 1
1 knots surfaced
Complement: 82
Torpedoes: 10—21 in (533 mm) (6 fwd, 4 stern) tubes 24
Honeywell Mk 37 Mod 1and 2, wire-guided, active/passive
homing to 8 km (4.4 nm) at 24 knots; warhead 1 50 kg
Radars: Navigation One AN/SPS 2A; band I
Sonars: EDO BQR 2, hull-mounted, passive/active search and
attack, medium frequency
Programmes: Transferred by sale 27 March 1 973 To be deleted
in 1 989 but no firm date has been set
1983. BiazilidiiN,ny
Aircraft carrier — Destroyers / B R AZI L 53
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
1 Ex BRITISH -COLOSSUS" CLASS
A/<?/;?e No Btii/c/ers Laid down Launched Commissioned
MINAS GERAIS (ex HMS Vengeance) AH Swan, Hunter & Wighdni Richardson, Ltd, Wallsend on Tyne 16 Nov 1942 23 Feb 1944 15 Jan 1945
Displacement, tons: 15 890 standard. 17 500 normal, 19 890
lull load (13 190 standard; 18 010 full load before
reconstruction)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 695 80 24 5
(211 a 244 7 5)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 690 « 119 6 ('2705 - 36 4)
Main machinery: Parsons geared turbines: 40 000 shp, 2 shafts.
4 Admiralty 3-drum type boilers, working pressure 400 psi (28
kglcm'}. max superheat 70O'F (371 C). 4 turbo-generators and
one diesel generator; 2 500 kw AC
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 4 knots, 6 200 at 23
knots
Complement: 1 300 (300 aircrew)
Guns: 1 Botors 40 mm/60 (2 quad Mk 2, twin Mk 1 1 ); 330
rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
89 kg
2 —
47 mm saluting guns
Countermeasures: ESM SLR-2, radar warning
Fire control: 2 Mk 63 GFCS 1 Mk 51 GFCS
Radars: Air search: Lockheed SPS 40B, E/F band, range 320 km
(173nm)
Surface search SPS4; G band; range 100 km (54 nm)
Air control General Electric SPS 8A. E/Pband, range 100 km (54
nm)
Navigation Raytheon MP 1402, /J band, range 40
I km (22 nm)
Fire control Two SPG 34; l/J band
Fixed wing aircraft: 6 Grumman S-2E Trackers
Helicopters: 4-6 Sikorsky SH-3D Sea Kings. 2 Aerospatiale AS
355F Ecureuil II. 3 Aerospatiale A 332F Super Puma
Programmes: Served in the Royal Navy from 1945 onwards.
Fitted out 948-49 for experimental cruise to the Arctic Lent to
1
the RAN early in August 1953, returned to the Royal Navy in
1955 Purchased by the Brazilian Government on 1 4 December
1956 and commissioned in the Brazilian Navy on 6 December
1960
Modernisation: Completed five-year refit in 981 now has an 1 —
expectation of life into the early 1990s at least During
reconstruction in 1 957-60 at Rotterdam the steam capacity was
increased when the boilers were retubed New lifts were
installed; also included were one MacTaggart-Scott single track
steam catapult for launching, and arrester wires for recovering
30 000 lb aircraft at 60 knots The conversion and overhaul also
included the installation of the 814 degrees angled deck,
mirror sight deck landing system, armament fire control, a new MINASGERAIS 7987. Brazilian Navy
island and radar equipment
Structure: Hangar dimensions: length, 1 35 6 m (445 ft), width,
15.8 m ('52 ft;; clear depth. 5.3 m ('/7.5 ft; Aircraft lifts: 13 7 ' Operational: Used primarily for ami submarine aircraft and 35 000-40 000 ton ship It is reported that she will, if built, have
10.4 m (45 " 34 ft) The ship's overall length quoted does not helicopters Oil fuel, 3 200 tons a speed of 28 knots with two steam catapults, carry 30-40
include the catapult spur Opinion: Plans delayed but still under consideration for a aircraft and have modern anti-aircraft defences
DESTROYERS
2 Ex-US "GEARING (FRAM I)' CLASS
Name No Butldets Laid down Commissioned
MARCILIO DIAS (ex-USS l-lenry W. Tucker DD 875) D25 Consolidated Steel 29 May 1944 12 Mar 1945
MARIZ E. BARROS {exAJSS Bnnkley Bass DD 887) D26 Consolidated Steel 20 Dec 1944 1 Oct 1 945
Displacement, tons: 2 425 standard, 3 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 390 5 » 41 2 19 •
(1J9 12 6 5.8)
Main machinery: 2 General Electric geared turbines, 60 000 shp,
2 shafts 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers
Speed, knots: 32. Range, miles: 5 800 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 274 (14officers)
Missiles: A/S: Honeywell ASROC octuple launcher O; 12 solid
fuel rockets; pre-programmed inertial guidance to 10 km (5.4
nm)
Guns: 4—5 in (127mm)/38 (2 twin) Mk 38 0, 1 5 rounds/minute
to 17 km (9.2 nm) anti surface; 11 km (5 9 nm) anti-aircraft, MARCILIO DIAS (Scale 1 1 200), Ian Sturton
weight of shell 25 kg
Torpedoes: 6— 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes © Honeywell Mk Radars: Air search Lockheed SPS 40 O. E/F band, range 320 km Helicopters: 1 Weslland Wasp O
46; active/passive homing to 11 km (5 9 nm) at 40 knots, ( 1 75 nm)
warhead 44 kg Surface search. Raytheon Sylvania SPS 1 0, G band Programmes: Transferred 8 December 1 973
Countermeasures: ESM WLR 3, radar warning Fire control Western Electric Mk 25 0; l/J band Operational: Plans for new engines and re-arming destroyers
ECM VLQ6. lammer Sonars: Sangamo SOS 23, hull-mounted, active search and have been dropped butall lOex-US destroyers are operational
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS attack, medium frequency; with bottom bounce
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MARIZ E BARROS 1011984. Mario R V. Carneiro
54 B R AZI L — Destroyers
2 Ex-US "FLETCHER' CLASS
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
D31 D D Co Mar 1943 1 Aug 1943 29 Sep 1943
PIAUI (ex USS Lewis Hancock DD&lb) Federal S B and 31
MARANHAO (ex-USS S/!/e«s DD 596) D33 Puget Sound Navy Yard 10 Aug 1943 25 Sep 1944 8 Feb 1945
Displacement, tons; 2 050 standard, 3 050 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376 5 " 39 4 « 18
(114 8 12 ' 5.5)
'
Main machinery: 2 General Electric geared turbines. 60 000 shp;
2 shafts 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 880 kW generating
capacity
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 5 knots; 1 260 at 30
knots
Complement: 260 ( 1 5 officers)
Guns: 5 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Wlk 30 O, 1 5 rounds/minute to PIAUI (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
13 km (7 nm) anti -surface: 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of
shell 25 kg
10 Bofors 40 mm/60 (2 quad, 1 or 2 twin) 0, 120
rounds/minute to 1 2 km fS 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km (2 2 nm)
anti-aircraft (quad); 300 rounds/minute to 1 km (5 4 nm)
anti-surface; 3 km (16 nm) anti-aircraft (twin), weight of shell
89 kg
Torpedoes: 5 — 21 m (533mm) tubes (not in Maranhao) ©.
A/S mortars: 2 Hedgehogs O; 24 manually loaded rockets;
range 350 m
Depth charges: 1 rack
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS for 5 in 3 Mk 5 Mod 1 GFCS for 40
mm
Radars: Air search Bendix SPS 6 @, D band; range 146 km (80
nm)
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvama SPS 10 9; G band
Fire control- Western Electric Mk 25 O, l/J band
Sonars: Sangamo SQS4; hull-mounted, active search and attack,
high frequency
Programmes: Maranhao transferred by sale 1 July 1972 Piaui
was transferred on loan 2 August 1967, and by sale 11 April
1973
Operational: Oil fuel, 560 tons Will probably be paid off in 1 989
MARANHAO 1 988, Brazilian Navy
1 Ex-US "ALLEN M. SUMNER "
and 4 Ex- US "ALLEN M SUMNER (PRAM II)" CLASSES
Name No Builders Laid do wn Launched Commissioned
MATOGROSSO (ex-USS Compron DD 705) D34 Federals B & D D Co 28 Mar 1944 17 Sep 1944 4 Nov 1944
SERGIPE (ex-USS James C Owens DD 776) D35 Bethlehem Steel Co (San Pedro) 9 Apr 1944 1 Oct 1944 17 Feb 1945
ALAGOAS (ex USSfiocA DD761) D36 Bethlehem Steel Co (San Francisco) 1 Feb 1944 11 Mar 1945 28 June 1946
RIO GRAMDE DO NORTE (ex-USS Strong DD 758) D37 Bethlehem Steel Co (San Francisco) 25 July 1943 23 Apr 1944 8 Mar 1945
ESPIRITO SANTO (ex USS iowfy DD 770) D38 Bethlehem Steel Co (San Pedro) 1 Aug 1943 6 Feb 1944 23 July 1944
Displacement, tons: 2 200 standard; 3 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376 5 40 9 19
(114 8 12 5 5.8)
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines; 60 000 shp, 2 shafts 4
Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 1 200 kw generating capacity
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 4 600 at 1 5 knots, 260 at 30 1
knots
Complement: 274 (1 5 officeis)
Missiles: SAM
Shorts Seacat quad launcher (Mato Grosso only)
O: optical guidance to 5 km (2 7 nm). H E warhead
MATOGROSSO (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Guns: 6—5 m(127mm)l2?, (3twin) Mk 38 0, 1 Srounds/minute
to 17 km (9 2 nm) anti-surface, 11 km (5 9 nm) anti-aircraft,
weight of shell 25 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm
Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk
46, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (5 9 nm) at 40 knots;
warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 2 Hedgehogs O, 24 manually loaded rockets;
range 350 m
Depth charges: 1 rack (Mato Grosso)
Countermeasures: ESM: WLR 3, radar warning
ECM ULQ-6 (Espirito Santo): jammer
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS M 20 optical director (Mato Grosso)
Q (Scale 1 1 200), Ian Sturton
Radars: Bendix SPS 6 (Mato Grosso) @, D band,
Air search
range 146 km (80 nm)
Westinghouse SPS 29 (Espinto Santo), B/C band; range 457
km (250 nm)
Lockheed SPS 40 (others) O, E/F band; range 320 km (175
nm)
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvama SPS 10 0, G band
Fiie control Western Electric Mk 25 0, l/J band
Sonars: SOS 40 (SOS 31, Mato Grosso only), hull-mounted;
active search and attack, medium frequency
SQA 1 0, VDS, medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 Westland Wasp (except Mato Grosso) <E>
Programmes: Transferred to Brazil by sale as follows Mato
Grosso 27 September 1972, Sergipe andAlagoas 1 6 July 1 973,
Espinto Santo 29 October 1973 and Rio Grande do Norte 30
September 1 973, the last four being FR AM conversions, Mato II
Grosso being of the original "Sumner" class
RIO GRANDE DO NORTE 10/1984, Mario R. V. Carneiro
Frigates /BRAZIL 55
FRIGATES
0+4 Ex US "GARCIA" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched CoiTiniissinned
PARA (et. Bradley) (ex FF 1041 Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco 17 Jan 1963 26 Mat 1964 15 May 1965
PARAIBA {ex-Davidson) (ex FF 1045) Avondale Shipyards 20 Sep 1963 2 Oct1 964 7 Dec 1965
PARANA iex-Sam/ih) (ex FF 1048) Lockheed SB & Construction Co 19 July 1963 28 Apr 1964 23 Mar 1968
PERNAMBUCO (ex Albeit David) (ex FF 1050) Lockheed S B & Construction Co 29 Apr 1964 1 9 Dec1 964 1 9 Oct 1968
Displacement, tons: 2 620 standard, 3 403 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 414 5 44 2 24 sonar, 14 5 keel •
(126.3 « 73 5 « 73.4.4)
Main machinery: 1 geared turbine (Westmghouse or General
Electric). 35 000 shp, shaft 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers
1
Speed, knots; 27 5 Range, miles: 4 000 at 20 knots
Complement: 270 8 officers) ( 1
Missiles: A/S: Honeywell ASROC, Mk 116 octuple launcher;
inertial flight to 1 5 5 nm), payload Mk 46 torpedo
6-10 km ("7
Last two ships have automatic ASROC reload system
Guns; 2 USN 5 in (127 mm;/38 Mk 30; 85° elevation, 15
rounds/minute to 1 7 km ('9 5 nm). weight of shell 25 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes 4 Honeywell Mk 1
46, active/passive homingtollkm (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead
44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor Mk 33 RBOC 6 tubed
chaff launchers, T —
Mk 6 Fanfare; torpedo decoy system,
Prairie/Masker. hull/blade rate noise suppression
ESM WLR-6. radar warning
ECM: ULQ-6. jammer
Fire control: Mk 56 GFCS Mk 114 ASW FCS Mk 1 target
designation system
Radars; Air search: Lockheed SPS 40; E/F band, range 320 km
( I 75 nm)
Surface search. Raytheon SPS 1 0, G band
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; band I
Fire control General Electric Mk 35. I/J band
Tacan SRN 15,
Sonars; EDO/General Electric SOS 26 AXR or SOS 268,
bow-mounted; active search and attack, medium frequency
Helicopters; Capability for 1 Sea King type
Programmes: Planned to be transferred at the end of 1 989
Structure; All four have the enlarged hangar capable of taking a
Sea King size helicopter but in USN service the last two had the
flight deck area converted to take SQR 1 5 towed array
Operational: It seems likely that all will be equipped with GARCIA" Class (US number) 11988. Giorgio Arra
helicopters.
+ 4 + (12) "INHAUMA " CLASS
Name No Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
INHAUMA V30 Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 23 Sep1983 13 Dec 1986 1989
JACEQUAY V31 Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 15 Oct1984 8 June 1987 1990
JULIO DENORONHA V32 Verolme, Porto Allegre May 1987 Mar 1988 1989
FRONTIN V33 Verolme, Porto Allegre Aug 1987 Sep 1 988 1989
Displacement, tons: 1 600 standard, 970 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 314 2- 374 -121
(95 8 11 4 371
Main machinery; CODOG, General Electric LM2500 gas 1
turbine; 27 000 hp, 2 MTU 6V956 TB91 diesels, 7 800 hp, 2
1
cp propellers
shafts;
Speed, knots; 29 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 115(15 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale 40 Exocet O, inertial cruise MM
guidance, active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach,
warhead 1 65 kg, sea-skimmer
Guns: 1 Vickers 4 5 in (115 mm) Mk 8 ©, 55" elevation, 25
rounds/minute to 22 km (12 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm)
(Scale 1 900) Ian Sturlon
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 21 kg
2 Bofors 40 mm/70 O; 90 elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2
km (6.5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km (2.2 nm) anti aircraft; weight of
shell 96 kg,
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm 6-barrelled Mk 1 5
Vulcan Phalanx O; 3 000 rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km.
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm
Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk
46, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (5 9 nm) at 40 knots,
warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Plessey Shield Chaff launchers,
fires Chaff and IR flares in distraction, decoy or centroid patterns.
ESM: Radar intercept.
Fire control; Ferranti CAAIS 450/Signaal WSA-420 missile and
gun FCS with action data automation
Radars: Surface search: Plessey ASW 4 O; E/F band, range 1 01
km (55 nm)
Navigation: I/J band
Fire control; Selenia Orion RTN 1 OX O. I/J band, range 40 km (22
nm)
Sonars; Krupp Atlas AS0 4 Mod 2. hull mounted, active; medium
frequency
Helicopters; 1 Westland Lynx O
Programmes: Designed by Design Office with
Brazilian Naval
advice from West GermanMarine Technik designprivate
company Signature on 1 October 1 981 First
of final contract .
pair ordered on 15 February 1982 and second pair 9 January
1986 In mid-1986 the Government approved in principle
construction of a total of 1 6 ships but this was not a commitment
to finance them First of class trials March 1 989
Structure: The plan was that later ships might carry Brazilian
made Barracuda instead of Exocet. eight Avibras SSAI-N
anti-submarine rocket launchers and an Avibras FILA 20 mm
anti-air gun system in place of the Bofors 40 mm. but all of this
has been cancelled. 4/ IS
56 BRAZIL- Frigates
6 "NITEROI" CLASS
(see also Trnininci Ships)
Nn Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
NITEROI F40 Vosper Thornycroft Ltd 8 June 1972 8 Feb 1974 20 Nov 1976
DEFENSORA F41 Vosper Thornycroft Ltd 14 Dec 1972 27 Mar 1975 5 Mar 1977
CONSTUICAO F42- Vosper Thornycroft Ltd 13 Mar 1974 15 Apr 1976 31 Mar 1978
LIBERAL F43- Vosper Thornycroft Ltd 2 May 1975 7 Feb 1977 18 Nov 1978
INDEPENDKNCIA F44 Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 11 June 1972 2 Sep 1974 3 Sep 1979
UNIAO F45 Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 11 June 1972 14 Mar 1975 12 Sep 1980
"GP design.
Displacement, tons: 3 200 standard. 3 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 424 " 44 2 18 2 (sonar)
(J 29 2 13 5 5 5)
Main machinery: CODOG; 2 Rolls Royce Olympus TIV13B gas
turbines. 56 000 shp. 4 MTU 1 6V956 TB92 diesels; 9 600 hp; 2 1
shafts, Escher- Wyss cp propellers
Speed, knots: 30 gas, 22 diesels Range, miles: 5 300 at 17
knots on 2 diesels; 4 200 at 1 9 knots on 4 dipsels, 300 at 28 1
knots on gas
Complement: 209 (22 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MIVI 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers
(GP version) O, inertial cruise guidance, active radar homing to NITEROI (A/S) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturlon
42 km (23 mil) at 9 Mach; warhead 165 kg HE; sea-skimmei
2 Aerospatiale MIVI 38 Exocet (A/S version)
SAM: 2 Shorts Seacat triple launchers 0; optical/radar guidance
to 5 km f2.7 nm), HE warhead; 60 missiles
A/S 1 Ikara launcher (Branik standard) (A/S version) O;
command link/radio radar guidance to 24 km (13 nm) at 8
Mach; 10 missiles, payload Mk46 torpedoes
Guns: 2 Vickers 4,5 in (115 mm)/55 Mk 8 (GP version) O; 55
elevation, 25 roLinds/mmute to 22 km (12 nm) anti surface, 6
Wvr\(3 2nm) ^\^U aircraft; weight of shell 21 kg A/S version only
has 1 mounting
2 Bofors 40 mm/70 0, 90 elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2
km (6 5 nm) anti surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of
shell 96 kg
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 6- barrelled Mk 15 mm
Vulcan Phalanx may befitted to the four A/S ships in due course.
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm
Plessey STWS-1 (2 triple) tubes 0.
Honeywell Mk 46, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (5 9 nm) at
40 warhead 44 kg
knots;
A/S mortars: Botors 3751 mm trainable rocket launcher
(twin tube) O, automatic loading, range 1 600 m
Depth charges: 1 rail, 5 charges (GP version)
Countermeasures: ESM Decca RDL 2/3, radar warning.
Fire control: Ferranti CAAIS action data automation with FM
1600B computers Ikara tracker (A/S version)
Radars: Air/surface search Plessey AWS 2 with Mk 10 IFF O
E/F band, range 10 km (60 nm) 1
Surface search Signaal ZW 06 0, band, range 26 km (14 nm)
I
Fire control Two Selenia Orion RTN 10X <E), l/J bam I
range 40 km (22 nm)
Sonars: EDO 61 OE; hull mounted; active search and attack, DEFENSORA (VDS rigged 1011984. Mario R V. Carneiro
medium freguency
EDO 700E VDS A/S version), ( active search and attack; medium
frequency
Helicopters: 1 Westland Lynx Mk 21 <D
Programmes: A contract announced on 29 September 1970
was signed between the Brazilian Government and Vosper
Thornycroft Ltd, England for the design and building of these six
Vosper Thornycroft Mark 10 frigates.
Modernisation: All aie to have their Exocets replaced by two
quadruple MM 40 launchers. Additionally all ships were
planned to have Seacat replaced by Avibras FILA 20 mm A/A
gun systems and Plessey Shield decoy system added In July
1988 this programme was reported as "delayed by financial CONSTITUICAO (GP) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
problems and may have been cancelled
*
Structure: F 40, 41 44 and 45 are of the A/S configuration F 42
.
and 43 are General Purpose design Materials, equipment and Operational: Exceptionally economical in personnel, amounting room trainer to duplicate weapons systems and action
lead-yard services supplied by Vosper Thornycroft at Navyard, to a 50 per cent reduction of manpower in relation to previous information organisation Endurance, 45 days' stores, 60 days'
Rio de Janeiro Fitted with retractable stabilisers Seventh ship warships of tinis size and complexity A frigate centre which provisions Oil fuel, 530 tons.
with differing armament was ordered from Navyard, Rio de opened in Rio de Janeiro in 1985 for "Niteroi" class tactical
Janeiio in June 1 981 and is used as a training ship training, was expanded in 1986 to incorporate an operations
CONSTITUICAO 7/1 986, van Ginderen Collection
Shipborne aircraft (front line) Amptiibious forces / BRAZIL 57
Numbers/Type: 8 Weslland Lynx Mk 21/23
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Operational speed: 1 25 knots (232kmlh)
Service ceiling: MbOOhOSlOm)
Numbers/Type: 9 Aerospatiale AS 350B Ecuieuil.
Range: 320 nm (590 km)
Operational speed: 125 knots (232 km/h) Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter; mainly embarked in Mk 10 frigates for ASW patrol and
Service ceiling: 1 000 ft C^ 050 m;
support, additional ASVW role from 1988, requirement for additional helicopters Sensors Sea
Range: 390 nm (720km) Spray Mk 1 radar Weapons ASW, 2 ' Mk 44 or Mk 46 torpedoes, or depth bombs ASV, S«a Skua
Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopters for Fleet liaison and Marine Corps transportation missiles being procured MEL radar may be fitted
Sensors None Weapons: Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 20 Aerospatiale AS 355F Ecureuil II-
Operational speed: 121 knots (224kmlh) Numbers/Type: 9 Westland Wasp Mk 1
Service ceiling: 11 50 ft (-^ 400 m;
1 Operational speed: 96 knots (777 km/h)
Range: 2i(inm (703 km) Service ceiling: 12 200 ft (3 720m)
Role/Weapon systems: SAR, liaison and utility probably replacing AS 350B Sensors: None Range: 263 nm (488km)
Weapons Unarmed The F2 version of this aircraft can carry a MAD boom and a Thomson Sintra Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopter, ASW role now supplemented with support tasks and
HS 12 dipping sonar SAR Sensors None Weapons ASW, 1 ' Mk 46 or 2 - Mk 44 torpedoes Reported fitted with
Avibras LM 70/7 rocket pods
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 10 Embraer EMB 1 11 Bandeirante (Air Force)
Operational speed: 1 94 knots (360 km/h)
Service ceiling; 25 500 ft (7 770m)
Range; 590 nm (2 945 km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Operated by Air Force (designation P-95) for coastal surveillance role by
two squadrons in 7 Grupo, recent update has included tip tanks to give aircraft a maximum nine
hours endurance. 10 more on order for new squadron in 1989 Sensors AN/APS-1 28sea(Ch radar,
ECM, searchlight pod on starboard wing (Second batch EFIS- 74 electronic flight instrumentation
and Collins APS-65 autopilot, MEL Sea Searcher radar, Thomson-CSF DR2000A/Dali3 1000A
ESM, Marconi Canada CMA 771 Mk III Omega navigation system Weapons Strike, 6 or 8 ' 27 ) 1
mm rockets, or up to 28 ' 70 mm rockets
ECUREUIL 7984, Mario R V Catneno Numbers/Type: 3 Lockheed RC-1 30E Hercules (Air Force)
Operational speed: 325 knots (602 km/h)
Numbers/Type: 10 Aerospatiale AS 332F Super Puma Service ceiling: 33 000 ft /70 060 m;
Operational speed: 151 knots (280kmlh) Range: 4 250 nm (7 880 km)
Service ceiling: 1 5 00 ft ('4 600 mj
1
Role/Weapon systems: Operated by Air Force for long-range maritime reconnaissance Soon to be
Range: 345 nm (635 km) deleted Sensors Search radar, R camera Weapons Unarmed I
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter, tasked with medium ASW to supplement Sea Kings
Sensors; Thomson-CSF radarand ECM Weapons ASW, up to 2 ' Mk 46 torpedoes, or 2 ' depth
charges ASV; configured for ASMs Total of 5 planned
1
Numbers/Type: 4 Agusta ASH-3H Sea King
Numbers/Type: 8 Agusta- Sikorsky ASH -3D Sea King Operational speed: 1 20 knots (222 km/h)
Operational speed: 1 20 knots (222kmlhj Service ceiling: 1 2 200 ft (3 720m)
Service ceiling: 1 2 200 ft ("3 720 m> Range: 630 nm (1 165km)
Range: 630 nm // 165km) Role/Weapon systems: Land-based ASW support, particularly for harbour defence Sensors;
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter, carrier-borne and shore-based for medium-range ASW Selenia chin-mounted typesearch radar, limited ESM Weapons ASW 4 Mk 46 torpedoes or 4 ' -
Sensors Various search radars, including Selenia chin mounted type Weapons; ASW, up to 4 ' depth bombs, or combination
Mk 46 torpedoes, or 4 ^ depth bombs
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
+ 1 Ex-US THOMASTON' CLASS (LSD)
Name No Builders Launched Commissioned
CEARA {f:r. Alamo) (ex LSD 33) Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 20 Jan 1956 24 Aug 1956
% Displacement, tons: 6 880 light; 1 2 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 510 - 84 ' 19 ("755 5 ' 25 6 ' 5 8)
Main machinery: General Electric steam turbines, 24 000shp; 2 shafts 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers
Speed, knots: 22 5 Range, miles; 10 000 at 18 knots
Complement: 400 (20 officers)
(Vlilitary lift: 340 troops, 21 LCM 6s or 3 LCUsand6 LCMs or 50 LVTs, 30 LVTs on upper deck
Guns:6USN 3in (76 mm) /50 (3twin) Mk 33. 85' elevation; 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (7 nm),
*i weight of shell 6 kg
Radars: Air search Westinghouse SPS 6.
Surface search Raytheon SPS 10: G band
Navigation CRP 3100, band
Helicopters: Platform (over docking well)
1
Comment; To be transferred at the end of 1989. Has two- 5 ton capacity cranes and a docking well of
391 48 /'77S2
- 74 6m; May be fitted with Vulcan Phalanx CIWS and a more modern air
ft -
search radar before transfer
SEA Y [JG 79S6, Mario R
Numbers Type: 15 BellTH-57B Sea Ranger.
Operational speed: 1 1 5 knots (213km/h).
Service ceiling: 13 500 ft (4 115m)
Range: 368 nm (682km)
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison and training helicopters Sensors; None Weapons; Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 7/6 Grumman S-2A/E Tracker (Air Force).
Operational speed: 130 knots (241 km/hj-
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 1 350 nm (2500 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Air Force operated; carrier-borne surveillance and medium-range ASW
aircraft; supplemented by Sea King; land-based for coastal and EEZ surveillance Sensors Search
radar, MAD Weapons: ASW; various internally stored bombs, mines or depth bombs rockets on
wings , Georgia Arra
58 BRAZIL/ Amphibious forces — Patrol forces
1 Ex-US "DE SOTO COUNTY" CLASS (LST) 3 US "LCU 1610" TYPE
Name No Builders Commissioned GUARAPARI L 10 TAMBAU L11 CAMBORIU L12
DUQUEDECAXAIS G26 Avondale, New Orleans 8 Nov 1957
(ex USS Giant County LST 1174) Displacement, tons; 390 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 34 5 27 6 6 6 ('4/ S 4 2 O;
1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2V71 diesels, 1 000 hp, 2 shafts; cp propellers
Displacement, tons: 4 64 light, 7 1 00 full load
1 Speed, knots: Range, miles; 1 200 at 8 knots
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 445 62 > 17 b (135.6 " 78 9 - 5 3) Military lift; 172 tons
Main machinery: 4 Fairbanks -Morse 380 8 1/8 « 12diesels, 1 3 700 shp, 2 shafts, cp propellers Guns; 3 -12 7 mm MGs
Speed, knots: 16 5 Range, miles; 1 3 000 at knots 1
Complement: 175(11 officers) Comment; Guarapaii launched 16 June 1977, Tambau on 14 September 1977 Both
Military lift: 575 troops commissioned 27 March 1 978. Camboriii laid down 27 March 1 978
Guns; 6 FMC 3 in (76 mm) /50 (3 twin) Mk 33, 85' elevation; 50 rounds/mmule to 1 2 8 km ("6 9nm),
weight of shell 6 kg
Fire control: 1 Mk 51 Mod 5GFCS
||r^
Radars; Surface search Raytheon SPS 21, G/H band, range 22 km (12 nm).
Comment; Launched 12 October 1956 and transferred 15 January 1973. purchased 11 February
1980 Now has Stulcken 60 tons heavy-lift gear fitted. Four LCVPs carried on davits; helicopter
platform
(IF.
CAMBORIU 1985. Ronaldo S. Olive
30EDVP (LCP)
501 -530
Comment: Fitted with Saab-Scania diesels of 53 hp, 37 ft (11 3m) long and with GRP hulls. Built
1
m Brazil in 1971 -73 Can carry 36 men or equivalent amount of equipment. Some in Mato Grosso
flotilla
DUQUEDECAXAIS /y6'7 Srd^lllan Navy
1 Ex-US "511-1152" CLASS (LST) EDVP512 1985. Ronaldo S Olive
Name No Builders Commissioned
GARCIA DAVILA G28 Bethlehem Steel Co 17 Apr 1945
(ex- USS Outagamie County Higham, Mass
LST 1073)
Displacement, tons: 1 653 standard, 2 366 beaching, 4 080 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 50 (100 M
15 3 4 3) • • PATROL FORCES
Main machinery; 2 General Motors 2 278A diesels, 1 700 hp, 2 shafts, 300 kw generators
Speed, knots: 1 6 1
Complement: 1 19
9 "IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO" CLASS
Military lift: 147 troops
Guns: 8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (2 twin, 4 single), 90 elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km f'6 5 nm) Name No Builders Commissioned
anti-surface. 4km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO V15 Smit, Kinderdi|k Netherlands 8 June 1955
IGUATEMI V16 Smit, Kinderdi|k Netherlands 17 Sep 1955
Comment: Transferred on loan to Brazil by US Navy 21 May 1 971 ,
purchased 1 December 1 973 FORTE DECOIMBRA V18 Smit, Kinderdi|k Netherlands 26 July 1955
Two LCVPs on davits CABOCLO V19 Smit, Kinderdijk Netherlands 5 Apr 1955
ANGOSTURA V20 Smit, Kinderdi|k Netherlands 21 May 1955
BAHIANA V21 Smit, Kinderdijk Netherlands 27 June 1955
MEARIM V22 Smit, Kinderdijk Netherlands 3 Aug 1955
PURUS V23 Smit, Kinderdi|k Netherlands Apr 1955
SOLIMOES V24 Smit, Kinderdijk Netherlands 3 Aug 1955
Displacement, tons: 91 standard, 960 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 « 30,5 « ^^.^ (56 • 9 3 3 6) >
Main machinery: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 160 hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 6 1
Complement: 60
—
Guns: 1 3 in (76 mm) 150 Mk 33, 85" elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 12,8 km (6 9 nm). weight of
shell6 kg
4 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55 elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
GARCIA DAVILA 1987. Brazilian Navy
Comment: Fleet tugs classed as corvettes Equipped for fire fighting Imperial Marinheiro acts as
submarine support ship. Oil fuel, 1 35 tons
3EDVM (LCM)
301 303
Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 10 5 3 5 ('?7 ? J2 7 /;
Speed, knots: 9
Military lift; 80 troops plus 29 tons equipment
1985. Ronaldo S Olive 1988 Van Boeiien
Patrol forces/ BRAZIL 59
2 "PEDROTEIXEIRA" CLASS (RIVER PATROLSHIPS) 3 "RORAIMA" CLASS (RIVER PATROLSHIPS)
No Buildeii Contmissioned N.)nir No BuiMeis Comrn/ssioned
PEDRO TEIXEIRA P 20 Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro 17 Dec 1973 RORAIMA P30 Maclaren Niteroi 21 Feb 1975
RAPOSOTAVARES P 21 Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro 17 Dec 1973 RONDONIA P31 Maclaren Niteroi 3 Doc 1975
AMAPA P32 Maclaren Niteroi 15 Jan 1976
Displacement, tons: 690 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 2087 3^ 8 ^ 5 6 (63 6 9 7 17}
• Displacement, tons: 340 standard, 365 full load
Main machinery: 2 MAN V6 VI 6/1 8 TLdiesels, 3 840 hp, 2 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 151 9 » 27 9 « 46 (46.3 » 85 » 1.4)
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 6 800 at 1 3 knots Main macfiinery: 2 MAN V6 VI 6/1 8TL diesels, 1 920 shp; 2 shafts
Complement: 60 (6 officers) Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 2 knots
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60: 90" elevation, 300 rounds/mmule to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti surface, 4 km Complement: 40 (9 officers)
(2 2 nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg. Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60; 90' elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm)
1 anti-surface; 4 km
6 —
12 7mmMGs 81 mm mortars 2 — (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
Helicopters: 1 Bell Sea Ranger 2 — 81 mm mortars 6 1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: Pedro Te/xeira launched 14 October 1970, Raposo Tavares 11 June 1972 Belong to Comment: Roraima launched 2 November 1972, Rondonia 10 January, Amapa 9 March 1973
Amazon Flotilla,Can carry two armed LCVPs Carry two armed LCVPs Belong to Amazon Flotilla
T..2\ -.) ^af*"!^.
'*ltllMi> a
1982. Brazilian Navy
RAPOSOTAVARES
+ 2 + (6) 'GRAUNA' (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No
+ 1 NEW CONSTRUCTION (RIVER PATROLSHIPS)
GRAUNA P40
Builders
Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro
Commissioned
1990
GOIANA P41 Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro 1990
Name Builders Commissioned GRAJAU P42 Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro —
PORTO ESPERANCA Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro 1990 GUAIBA P43 Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro —
GUAJARA P44 Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro —
Displacement, tons: 380 full load GUAPORE P45 Estaleiro Maua, Riode Janeiro —
Dimensions, feet (metres); 161 7 27.9 - 46|'453 * 55 ' 14) GURUPA P46 Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro —
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts GURUPI P47 Estaleiro Maua, Rio de Janeiro —
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 62 (8 officers)
Guns:2F[VIC5in (727 mm) IVlk 45 automatjc; 65" elevation, 20 rounds/minute ro 22 km (12 nm) Displacement, tons: 210 full load
anti-surface; ^bkm (8 1 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 6 24 6 7 5(46 5 1 • 7 5-23)
2 Bofors 40 mm/60. 90" elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti surface, 4 km (2 2 Mam machinery: 2 MTU 1 6 V 396 IB 94 diesels, 2 780 hp, 2 shafts
nm), weight of shell 89 kg Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Helicopters: 1 Bell Sea Ranger Complement: 25 (4 officers)
Guns; 1 Bofors 40 mm/70 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: The original plan to build three ships of the class has been scaled down toonly one which
will not now commission until 990. Similar to Itaipu built for the Paraguayan Navy and based on
1
Comment: Two ordered in late 987 to a Vosper QAF design similar to Bangladesh "Meghna" class
1
/?or3//T7a design below Will replace Parna/^a Carries two LCUs Technology transfer m February 988 and construction started in July 988 with a planned launch
1 1
date in 1 989 To be used for patrol duties, replenishment and diver support Six more to be built.
y^^
1 THORNYCROFTTYPE (RIVER MONITOR)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
PARNAIBA U 17 (ex-P2) Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro Nov 1937
Displacement, tons: 620 standard, 720 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 180 5 33 3 5 -
1 ('55 10 1- 16)
Main machinery: 2 Thornycroft triple expansion, 1 300 ihp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 1 350 at 1 knots
Complement: 90
Guns: 1 —3 in ^76 mm) 150 Mk 33; 85 elevation, 50 rounds/minute lo 1 2 8 km (6 9 nm). weight of
shell6 kg,
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 (twin) 6 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Laid down 11 June 1936, Launched 2 September 1937 In Mato Grosso Flotilla
Re -armed withnewgunsinl 960 3 in (76 mm) side armour and partial deck protection Oil fuel, 70
tons. To be replaced by Porto Espeianqa in 1 990
VOSPER TYPE 1988. VospL
+ 4+ (12) "TRACKER" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 31
Dimensions, feet (metres): 68 6 (20.9 > 52 - 17-48 1.5)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8 V 396 TB 83 diesels, 1 994 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 600 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 1 2 (4 officers)
Guns: 2-127 mm MGs Possibly 1 Oerlikon 30 mm and 2 — 7.62 mm MGs in third and subsequent
hulls
Comment: First four ordered in February 1 987 to a Fairey design to be built at Astreleiros Shipyard,
Pott Allegre National input will be 60 per cent increasing to 70 per cent in later hulls. It is planned to
PARNAIBA 1985. Brazilian Navy build two a year and the craft will be used for FEZ patrol
60 BRAZIL/ Patrol forces — Survey ships
6 "PIRATINI" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Name No Builders Commissioned
BARAO DE TEFPe (ex Thala Dan) H42 Aalbotg Vaerft 1957
Nnnie No Buikieis Commissioned
Measurement, tons: 2 1 83 gross
PIRATIMI PGM 109)
(ex P10 Arsenal de Marinha. Rio de Janeiro Nov 1970
Dimensions, feet (metres): 246 6 45 2 20 8 ('75 2 '142-6 3)
PIRAJA PGM 110)
(ex Pll Arsenal de Mannha, Rio de Janeiro Mar 1971
Main machinery: Burmeister & Wain 7-cyl diesel, 1 970 bhp. 1 shaft, cp
1 propeller
PAMPEIRO (ex PGM 118) P 12 Arsenal de Mannha, Rio de Janeiro May 1971 Speed, knots: 2 1
PARATI (ex PGM 119) P13 Arsenal de Marinha. Rio de Janeiro July 1971
Complement; 90
PENEDO(ex PGM 120) P14 Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro Sep 1971
Helicopters; 1 Bell Sea Ranger.
POTI (ex PGM 121) P15 Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro Oct 1971
Comment: A Danish polar supply ship acquired in 1 982 and commissioned on 28 September 1 982
Displacement, tons; 1 05 standard Strengthened for ice
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 19 « 6b (29 5 8 2)
Main machinery: 4 Cummins VT 2M diesels; 00 hp: 2 1 1 1 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 1 700 at 2 knots
1 1
Complement: 15(2 officers)
Guns: 81 mm mortar 3-127 mm MGs
1
Comment: Built under offshore agreement with the USA
^^^&|, riS -1 •y.'\ •
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•
••%- -"^
BARAO DETEFFE 10/1982. Michael D J Lennon
Name No Builders Commissioned
ANTABES{exM/V Lady Harrison) H 40 Mjellem and Karlsen A/S, Bergen 1984
Measurement, tons: 1 076 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 80 3 33 8 ^4^ (55 10 3-43)
Main machinery: Burmeister and Wain Alpha diesel,
1 1 860 bhp. 1 shaft, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles:
1 000 at 1 2 knots 1
Complement: 45(10 officers)
Comment: Research vessel acquired from Racal Energy Resources Used for seismographic survey.
Recommissioned 6 June 1 988
POTI 1988. VanBoei/in
MINE WARFARE FORCES
6 "ARATU" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS- COASTAL)
% ••iill'iiiir
Name No Builders Commissioned
ARATU M15 Abeking and Rasmussen 5 May 1971
ANHATOMIRIIVl M16 Abeking and Rasmussen 30 Nov 1971
ATALAIA M 17 Abeking and Rasmussen 13 Dec 1972
ARACATUBA M 18 Abeking and Rasmussen 13 Dec 1972
ABROLHOS
ALBARDAO
Displacement, tons: 230 standard. 280 full load
M19
M20
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 54 9 23 6 6 9 ("47 2 7 2 2 ;; •
Abeking
Abeking
Main machinery: 4 Maybach diesels. 4 500 bhp. 2 shafts. 2 Escher-Weiss cp
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 71 at 20 knots
and
and
Rasmussen
Rasmussen
16 Apr 1975
21 July 1975
propellers
t
ANTARES 1988. Brazilian Navy
Complement: 36 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70
1 Ex-US "ROBERT D. CONRAD" CLASS
Comment: Wooden hulled First four ordered m April 1 969 and last pair m November 973 Same
1
design as West German "Schutze" class Can carry out wire, magnetic and acoustic sweeping
Name No Builders Commissioned
Modernisation expected in the 1 990s
ALMIRANTECAMARA H 41 Marietta Co. Point Pleasant. 8 Feb 1965
(ex-USNS San* TAGOR 6) WestVa
Displacement, tons: 200 standard; 380 1 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 208 9 40 ' 1 5 3 ('63 7 » ?2 2 - 4 7J
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar D-378 diesels. 1 000 bhp. shaft, bow 1 thruster
Speed, knots: 1 3 5 Range, miles; 1 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 26 plus 1 5 scientists
Radars: Navigation One RCA CRMNIA 75. I/J band, range 73 km (40nm)
Comment: Built specifically for oceanographic research Equipped for gravimetric, magnetic and
geological research 1 ton crane and 620 hp gas turbine for providing "quiet power". Transferred
1 July 1974
798a Brazilian Navy
SURVEY SHIPS
+ (1 ) ANTARCTIC SURVEY SHIP
Displacement, tons: 6 000
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 oa. 305 wl 65 6 > 23 (100. 93 20 •
7)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 10 000 hp, 2 650 kW motors; 2 pumpjet—
Speed, knots: 17 (diesels), 3 (motors)
Range, miles: 20 000 at 1 3 knots
Complement: 95 (22 officers) plus 40 scientists
Helicopters: 2 light
Comment: Replacement Barao de Telle to be built by Caneco, Rio de Janeiro to a Cleaver and
for
Walkmshaw (Vancouver) design Six laboratories (seismic, meteorology, oceanography, geology,
geophysical and marine biology) are planned Cost (1 987 prices) US S36 million for the ship and
probably as much again for the equipment Reported ordered in September 1987 but may be
postponed ALMIRANTECAMARA
Survey ships /BRAZIL 61
2'SIRIUS CLASS ' N.imr No Builders Commissioned
ALMIRANTEALVARO ALBERTO H 43 Burton S Y Co 1973
Nitnif No Buildeis Commissioned (c'x M V GfdiU Miiiiiifi)
SIRIUS H21 Ishikawajima Co Ltd, Tokyo 1 Jan 1958
CANOPUS H22 Ishikawajima Co Ltd. Tokyo 15 Mar 1958 Measurement, tons: 652 gross
Dmiensions. feet (metres): 217 1 44 ' (66 2 13 4 -)
Displacement, tons: 1 463 standard; 1 800 full load Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks IViorse diesels; 4 800 hp, 2 shafts; bow Ihruster
Dimensions, feet (metres): 255 7 « 39 3 « 12 2 (78 ^ 12 1 3.7) Speed, knots: 1 3 5
Main machinery: 2 Sulzer 7T6 36 diesels: 2 700 bhp. 2 shafts; cp propellers Complement: 48 (10 officers)
Speed, knots: 5 7 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 1 knots
1
Complement: 102 plus 14 scientists
Comment: Seismic survey vessel acquired in August 1987 from Grant Norfac (USA)
Helicopters: 1 Bell Sea Ranger Recomissioned 6 June 1 988
Comment: Laid down 1955-56 Special surveying apparatus, ecfio sounders. Raydist equipment,
sounding machines installed, and landing craft (LCVP), jeep, andsurvey launches carried. All living
and working spaces are air-conditioned
7987. Brazilian Navy
3 "ARGUS" CLASS ALMIRANTE ALVARO ALBERTO Brazilian Navy
Name No Builders Commissioned
ARGUS H31 Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro 29Jan 1959
ORION H32 Arsenal de Marmha, Rio de Janeiro 11 Junel959
TAURUS H33 Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro 23 Apr 1959 1 LIGHTHOUSETENDER
Displacement, tons: 250 standard, 343 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 146 7 ' 21 3 ' 9 2 ( 44 7 - 6 5 2 8; Name No Builders Commissioned
Main macfiinery: 2 Caterpillar DT 379 diesels; 1 200 bhp, 2 shafts ALMIRANTE GRACA ARAN HA H 34 Elbin, Niteroi 9Sep 1976
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 5 knots
1 1
Complement: 34 Displacement, tons: 2 390
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (removed) Dimensions, feet (metres): 245 3 42 6 1 3 8 ('74 8 13-4 2)
Helicopters: 1 Bell Sea Ranger (when carried)
Mam machinery: diesel, 2 440 hp,
1 1 shaft, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 14
Comment: All laid down in 1 955 and launched between December 1 957 — February 1 958 Orion Complement: 80
re-engined in 1 974 Oil fuel, 35 tons. Replacement ships are needed Helicopters: 1 Bell Sea Ranger
Comment: Laid down in 1971 and launched 23 May 1974 Fitted with telescopic hangar. 10 ton
crane, two landing craft, GP launch and two Land Rovers Omega navigation system
ORION 7985, Brazilian Navy
Name No Builders Launched ALMIRANTE GRACA ARANHA 1982. Brazilian Navy
ALMIRANTE SALDANHA H 10 (ex U 1 0, ex NE 1 )
Vickers, Barrow 19 Dec 1933
Displacement, tons: 3 325 standard, 3 825 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 307 2 52 < 18 2 ('98 6 75 8 5 5^
Main machinery: Sulzer diesel, 1 400 bhp, shaft, cp
1 1 propeller
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 1 2 000 at knots
Complement: 152
1 1
(19 officers)
1
4 BUOY TENDERS
Comment: Former sail training ship with guns, torpedoes and minelaying gear Re-classified as an COMANDANTE VARELLA H 1! COMANDANTE MANHAES H 20
Oceanographic Ship (NOc) August 1959. and completely remodelled by 1964 Currently TENENTECASTELO H 19 TENENTE BOANERGES H 25
employed on plankton research. Omega. Navsat and current/salinity meters fitted
Displacement, tons: 440 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 23 28 2 8 5 ('87 5 1 86 2 6J
Mam machinery: 2 8cyl diesels. 300 hp. 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 2 880 at 10 knots
I
Complement: 22
Comment: Comandante Varella completed 30 April 1982 by A de M. Rio de Janeiro Remainder
built by Estaleiro Sao Joao. Manaus Tenente Castelo completed 1 5 December 1 983.
ALMIRANTE SALDANHA 1111988. Brazilian Navy COMANDANTE VARELLA 7987, Brazilian Navy
5
62 B R AZI L / Survey launches — Transports
SURVEY LAUNCHES REPAIR SHIP
PARAIBANOH11 ITACURUSSA H 1 Name No Builders Commissioned
RIOBRANCOH12 CAM0CIMH16 BELMONTE (ex USS He/;os G 24 Maryland D D Co, Baltir 26 Feb 1945
NOGUEIRA DA GAMA [n-Jaceguai) H 14 CARAVELAS H 17 ARB 12, ex-LST 1127)
Displacement, tons: 32 standard, 50 full load Displacement, tons: 625 light. 2 030 1 standard, 4 1 00 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 5-151-43|';6-46/3; Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 50 1 1 (100 152-34)
Main machinery: 2 Gi-neral Motors diesels. 330 bhp. 2 shafts Main machmery: 2 General Motors 1 2 567A diesels. 1 800 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 600 at 1 knots
1 1 1 Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 6 000 at 9 knots
1 1
Complement: 1 1 (2 officers) Guns: 8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (4 twin). 90' elevation. 300 rounds.'minute to 12 km ("6 5 nm)
anti surface, 4 km ('2 2 nm) anti- aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
Comment: First pair launctied 1 968 — last pair in 1 972 Built by Bormann, Rio de Janeiro Maiority
work in Amazon Flotilla Wooden hulls Comment: Former US battle damage repair ship (ex LST) Laid down 23 November 1944
Launched 14 February 1945 Loaned to Brazil by USA in January 1962 under MAP and by
purchase 28 December 1 977 Oil fuel, 1 000 tons
BELMONTE 1985. Brazilian Navy
PARAIBANO 1985 Brazilian Navy
SUBOFICIALOLIVEIRA U 15
Displacement, tons: 108
Dimensions, feet (metres): 116 4 22 ^bl (35 5 67 ' 4 8)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 740 hp
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 400 at 8 knots
Complement: 10
1
TRANSPORTS
Comment: Completed at Fortaleza for Naval Research Institute on 22 May 1 981 4 "BARROSO PEREIRA CLASS
5BUOYTENDERS Name No Builders Commissioned
BARROSO PEREIRA G16 lshikawa)ima Co Ltd Tokyo 1 Dec 1954
MESTRE JOAO DOS SANTOS H 13 FAROLEIRO AREAS H 27 CUSTODIO DE MELLO G 20 Ishikawajima Co Ltd Tokyo 30 Dec 1954
CASTELHANOS H 24 FAROLEIRO NASCIMENTO H 30
ARYPARREIRAS G 21 Ishikawajima Co Ltd, Tokyo 29 Dec 1956
FAROLEIRO MARIO SEIXAS H 26 SOARESDUTRA G 22 Ishikawajima Co Ltd, Tokyo 23 Mar 1957
Displacement, tons: 4 800 standard. 7 300 full load
Comment: First four taken over 1973 f fVJaiio Seixas on 21 January H Three "Cabo "
class
Measurement, tons: 4 200 dwt, 4 879 gross Panama) {
deleted 1987
Dimensions, feet (metres): 362 pp. 391 8 oa 52 5 20 5 C HO 4 1195 16 6 3) •
Main machinery: Ishikawajima double reduction geared turbines 4 800 shp, 2 shafts 2
Ishil-awaiima2-drum water tube type boilers
Speed, knots: 15
SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP Complement: 1 27
Military lift: 1 972 troops (overload), 497 troops (normal)
Cargo capacity: 425 m' refrigerated cargo space, 4 000 tons
Name No Builders Commissioned Guns: 2 3 \ri (76 mm) Mk 33, 85 elevation 50 rounds 'minute to 1 2 8 km ^6 9 nm) anti-aircraft,
FELINTO PERRY K11 Stord Verft, Norway 1979 weight of shell 6 kg
{ei^-Holger Dane. eK-Wildrake) 2 or 4 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55 elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
Radars: Navigation One SPS 4 {Custodio de ([/lelo only)
Displacement, tons: 380 full load 1 Two unknown types (others)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 256 6 57 4 1 5 •
1 (-/S 2 • 17 5 461
•
Main machinery: 2 BMK KVG Bl 2and 2 KVGB 16 diesels 1 1 400 hp 2 electric motors, 7 000 hp, 2 Comment: Transports and cargo vessels Helicopter landing platform aft except in Custodio de
cp propellers, 2 bow thrusters, 2 stern thrusters
shafts, Melo and Barroso Pereira Medical, hospital and dental facilities Working and living quarters are
Speed, knots: 1 4 5 mechanically ventilated with partial air-conditioning Refrigerated cargo space 15 500 cu ft
Complement: 65 (9 officers) Custodio de Mello was classified as a training ship in July 961 replaced by Brasihn 1 , 1 987 and has
Helicopters: Platform only now reverted to being a transport All operate commercially from time to time
Comment: Former oilfield support ship acquired in 1988 and arrived in Rio de Janeiro on 10
December 1 988 Has an octagonal heliport (62 5 ft diameter) forward of the bridge Will replace
Gastao Moutmho as the submarine rescue ship
FELINTO PERRY BARROSO PEREIRA 1987 van Ginderen Collection
Name No Builders Launched
GASTAO MOUTINHO KIO Charleston S B & D D Co 19 Mar 1946
(ex USSS*y/ar* ASR 20) Name No Builders Commissioned
PARAGUASSU G15 Amsterdam Scheepsbouw 1951
Displacement, tons: 1 653 standard, 2 320 full load (ex-Guarapunava)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 5 44 - 6 (76 7 1 - 134 • 4 9)
Main machinery: 4 General Motors 1 2 278A diesels, electric drive, 3 000 hp, 1 shaft Displacement, tons: 285 full load
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 8 knots
1 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 31 2 23 6 6 ("40 • - 7 2;
Complement: 85 Main machinery: 3 diesels 2 505 hp. 1 shaft
Guns: 20 mm, 55 elevation, 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
2 Oerlikon 1 Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 knots
1
Radars: Surface search Westinghouse SPS 5, G/H band, range 37 km (20 nm) Complement: 43 (4 officers)
Military lift: 178 troops
Comment: Converted to present form in 1947 Fitted with special pumps, compressors and
submarine rescue chamber Fitted for oxy-helium diving Transferred 30 June 1 973 Tobereplaced Comment: Passenger ship converted into a troop carrier in 1 957 and acquired in 1 971 Deleted in
by the Felinto Perry error in 1987.
Hospitalships- Tugs/ BRAZIL 63
HOSPITAL SHIPS TAIMKERS/SUPPLY SHIPS
OSWALDOCRUZU 18 CARLOS CHAGASU 19 Name No Biiilrleis Commissioned
MARAJO G27 Ishikawaiinia do Brasil Estaleiros SA 22 Oct 1968
Displacement, tons: 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 54 2 > 26 9 - 5 9 ('47 2 S5 7 8) Displacement, tons: 000 1 6
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 714 hp; 2 shafts Measurement, tons: 500 dwt 1
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 4 000 at 9 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 440 7 63 3 2A(734 4 19 3 - - •
73)
Complement: 46 (4 officers) plus 21 medical (6 doctors/dentists) Main machinery: Sul/er GRD 68 diesel; 8 000 hp, 1 shafi
1
Helicopters: 1 Helibras HB 350B Speed, knots: 3 6 Range, miles: 9 200 at 1 3 knots
1
Complement: 21 (13 1 officers)
Comment: Oswaldo Cruz laid down in 1981, launched 11 July 1983, completed 31 May 1984 Cargo capacity: 6 600 tons fuel, 1 4 200 m^ capacity
Carlos Chagas launched 1 6 Apiil 1 984, completed December 1 984 at Arsenal de Marmha do Rio
de Janeiro Have two sick bays, dental surgery, a laboratory, two clinics and X ray centre Comment: Laid down 13 December 1966 and launched 31 January 1968 Fitted for abeam
The design is a development of the "Roraima" class with which they operate in the River Flotilla replenishment
r
f
i«>fJ
7980. RonaldoS Olive
Name No Builders Commissioned
ALMIRANTEGASTAOMOTTA G 23 Ishibras, Rio de Janeiro Dec 1 990
Measurement, tons: 300 dwt 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 442 9 62.3 24 6('?35 19 • 7 5)
Main machinery: 2 SemtPielstick 9 PC2-5L. 5 850 hp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 5 knots
CARLOS CHAGAS 7 21 1 bf84. Mario R V Carneiro Complement: 21 (13officers)
1
Cargo capacity: 5 000 tons liquid. 200 tons dry
Comment: Ordered March 1 987 to replace /Maw/o Laid down in July 1988 Will befitted for abeam
refuelling
Name No Builders Launched
HARBOUR TRANSPORTS POTENGI G 17 Papendrecht, Netherlands 16 Mar 1938
Displacement, tons: 600
6"RIODOCE"CLASS Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 78 8 24 5 6 ("54 5 75 18)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 550 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10 Range, miles: 600 at 8 knots
Name No Builders Commissioned Complement: 9 1
RIODOCE U20 Netherlands 12 May 1954 Cargo capacity: 450 tons
RIODASCONTAS U21 Netherlands 15 Sep 1954
RIOFORMOSO U22 Netherlands Oct 1954 Comment: Employed in the Mato Grosso Flotilla on river service
RIO REAL U23 Netherlands 1955
RIOTURVO U24 Netherlands 16 Dec 1954
ijtIO VERDE U25 Netherlands 12 Aug 1954
Displacement, tons: 1 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 20 21 3 6 2 ('36 6 65 7 9j
Main machinery: 2 Sulzer 6-TD24. 900 bhp
Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 700 at 14 knots
Complement: 10
Comment: Can carry 600 passengers
l^yv^
SARGENTO BORGES
Displacement, tons: 08 5 1
R 47
^^'^-m^a-'i'^^^t^^
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 21 3 4 9 f2S 65 16)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 650 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 400 at
1 knots 1
Complement: 10
POTENGI 1985. Brazilian Navy
Comment: Built by Ebrasa, Itaiai Launched 29 August 1 974 Can carry 1 06 passengers.
4"RIOPARDO"CLASS
RIQPARDOU40 RIO NEGRO U RIOCHUIU42 RIO OIAPOOUE U 43
41
TUGS
Displacement, tons: 50 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 16 8 21 3 6 2 ("JS 6 65 • 7 9; 4 COASTAL TUGS
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 096 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14
COMANDANTE MARROIG R 15 TENENTE MAGALHAES R 17
Comment: Capable of carrying 600 passengers Completed by Inconav de Niteroi 1 975 76
COMANDANTE DIDIER R 16 CAGO SCHRAM R 18
Displacement, tons: 5 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 23 6 5 ^79 fl 7 -
2^
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels. 900 bhp, 2 shafts
Complement: 6
1 RIVER TRANSPORT
Comment: Built by Turn Ship Limited, USA in 1 981
PIRAIM U29
Displacement, tons: 91 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 82 « 8 < 3 2 (25 1 " 5.5 « 0.97)
Main machinery: 2 MWM
diesels. 400 hp. 2 shafts 2 COASTAL TUGS
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 700 at 7 knots
Complement: 17 (2 officers) LAHMEYER D,N,0,G,
Comment: Built by Estaleiro SNBP. Mato Grosso Commissioned 1982 Comment: 01 1 00 Ions and 1 05 ft (32 m) long Based at Aratu.
64 BRAZIL /Tugs — Training Ships
2 "ALMIRANTE GUILHEM" CLASS (FLEET OCEAN TUGS) 1 MODIFIED "NITEROI" CLASS
Nt^me No Builders Launched Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
ALMIRANTE GUILHEM R24 Sumitonio Heavy 1976 22 Jan 1981 BRAZIL U27 A de M ,
Rio de Janeiro 21 Aug 1986
{ex Superpesa 4) Japan
Industry,
ALMIRANTE GUILLOBEL R25 Sumitomo Heavy 1976 22 Jan 1981 Displacement, tons: 2 380 light: 3 400 full load
Displacf
(ex SupeipeSfi 5) Industry, Japan Dimens
Dimensions, feet (metres): 430 7 44 3 3 8 (131 3 13 5-42) 1
Main machinery: 2 Pielstick/lshikawaiima (Brazil) 6 PCZ 5 L400 diesels, 7 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 200 dwt 1 Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots
1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 207 44 4 8 ffij 2 1 13 4' 4 5) Complement: 206 (20 officers) plus 200 midshipmen
Main machinery: 2 General Motois 20-6x5 ET diesels; 7 200 bhp; 2 shafts, cp propellers, bow Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm. 4 saluting guns,
Ihrusler Helicopters: Platform for 1 Lynx.
Speed, knots: 1 4
Complement: 40 Comment: A modifrcation of the Vosper ThornycroftMk 1 Frigate design ordered in June 1 981
Laid down 1 8 September 1 981 launched 23 September
, 1 983 Designed to carry midshipmen and
Comment: Originally built ascivilian tugs Oil fuel, 670 tons Bollard pull, 84 tons other trainees from the Naval and Merchant Marine Academies Minimum electronics as required
for training Rep\ace(i Custodio de Metto Endurance, 30 days
5/7988. Or Giorgio Arra
ASPIRANTE NASCIMENTO U 10 GUARDA MARINHA BRITO U 12
GUAR DA MARINH A JENSEN U 11
Displacement, tons: 08 5 standard, 1 30 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 21 3 5 9 f2S 6 5 18)• -
ALMIRANTEGUILLOBEL 1985. Mario R V Carneiro Main machinery: 2 MWM
D232V1 2 diesels, 650 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 700 at 10 knots
1
Complement: 1 2
Guns: 1 - 12 7 mm MG
3 "TRITAO" CLASS (FLEET OCEAN TUGS)
Comment: A Nascimento completed December 1980, other pair completed 1981 Can carry 24
Name No Buildeis Commissioned trainees overnight
TRITAO (ex-Sarandi) R21 Estanave, Manaos 23 Mar 1986
TRIDENTE(ex Sam6a/6a) R22 Estanave. Manaos 19 Feb 1987
TRIUNFO [ex-Scrocaba] R23 Estanave, Manaos 8 Oct 1987
Displacement, tons: 819 standard, 680 full load
1
Drmensions, feet (metres): 181 8 38 2 ^55 4
1 • 1 1 ? ? 6 J 4j
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 480 hp. 2 shafts Vi
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 49
Guns: 2 Oeilikon 20 mm
Comment: All acquired from National Oil Company of Brazil and converted for naval use. Assumed
names of previous three ships of "Sotoyomo" class Fitted to act both as tugs and patrol vessels.
Bollard pull, 23 5 tons Fite-fighting capability Endurance, 45 days
agsrtli^
GUARDA MARINHA JENSEN 1985 Ronaldo S Olive
ROSCAFINAU31
VOGAPICADAU32
LEVA ARRIBA U 33
Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 61 - 1 5 4 « 3 9 ^'S 6 « 4.7 ' 1.2)
Main machinery: diesel, 650 hp 1
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 200
1
Complement: 5 plus trainees
Comment: Built by CARBRASMAR S/A, Rio de Janeiro All commissioned 17 January 1984 In
addition the former American fishing vessel A//9/7rHaiv/c is in use for training at Centre de Instrucao
Almirante Braz de Aguiar
TRIUNFO 1987, Brazilian Navy
TRAINING SHIPS
SAILTRAIIMING VESSELS
Comment: Three of 79, 76 and 54 ft (24 1. 23 2 16 5 m) as well as two seagoing racing yachts First
(79 ft) named Cisne Branca (ex- US Ondine) built in 1974 Complement 10 plus 14 trainees
Attached to the Naval Academy VOGAPICADA 1984. Brazilian Navy
Torpedo Transports/TRV / BRAZIL - Introduction / BRUNEI 65
TORPEDO TRANSPORTS/TRV ALMtRANTE JERONIMO GONCALVES (ex Gowj AFDL 4)
Displacement, tons: 3 000
ALMIRANTEHESSU30 Dimensions, feet (metres): 200 (61)
Cargo capacity: 1 000 tons
Displacement, tons; 88
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77 4 19 7 6 6 (23.6 •6^2) Comment: Steel floating dock loaned to Brazil by US Navy 10 November 1966 Purchased 11
Speed, knots: 3 1 February 1980
Comment: Built by Inace S/A, Cear^ and commissioned 27 October 1983 Can transport up to four
torpedoes
AFONSO PENA {ex Ceara. ex ARD 14) G 25
FLOATING DOCKS
Displacement, tons: 5 200
Dimensions, feet (metres): 402 81 (!22 6 ' 24 7)
CI DADE DE NATAL (ex AFDL 39)
Comment: Transferred from the US Navy to the Brazilian Navy m 1 963 Purchased 1 1 February
Displacement, tons: 7 600 1980
Dimensions, feet (metres): 86 9 (26 5)
Cargo capacity: 2 800 tons
— (ex USYFN903)
Comment: Concrete floating dock loaned to Brazil by US Navy 1 November 1 966 Purchased 1 1
February 1980. Comment: Dock attendant craft Transferred on loan Purchased 28 December 1 977
BRUNEI
Tentera Laut Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei
(Flotilla of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces)
Commanding Officer Base General
Lieutenant-Colonel Mohammad Noeh bin Abd Hamid Flotilla Base — (Vluara In October 1 988 tenders were mvited for four or five patrol vessels
of about 1 000 tons, 262 ft (80 m) length, MTU diesels, and 1 4
days endurance Vospers. Hall Russel, Lurssen, Singapore
Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd and CMN are expected to
respond
Personnel
(a) 1 989: 493 (42 officers and 451 ratings) Mercantile Marine
This total includes Special Combat Squadron Prefix to Ships' Names
and River Division Lloyd s Register of Shipping
(b) Voluntary service KDB (Kapal Di-Ra|a Brunei) 34 vessels of 354 31 3 tons gross
3 "WASPADA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 3 "PERWIRA" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Name No. Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
WASPADA P02 Vosper (Singapore) 1978 PERWIRA P14 Vosper (Singapore) 9 Sep 1974
PEJUANG P03 Vosper (Singapore) 1979 PEMBURU P15 Vosper (Singapore) 17 June 1975
SETERIA P04 Vosper (Singapore) 1979 PENYERAIMG P16 Vosper (Singapore) 24 June 1975
Displacement, tons: 30
Displacement, tons: 206 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 71 20 b (21 7 • 6 1 • 12)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 121 23 5 " 6 (36 9 '72" 7.8) • Main machinery: 2 MTU MB
12V 331 TC81 diesels, 2 450 bhp; 2 shafts
Main machinery: 2 MTU 20V-538 TB91 diesels; 9 000 bhp; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 600 at 22 knots; 1 000 at 1 6 knots
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles; 200 at 1 4 knots 1 Complement: 1 2 (4 officers)
Complement: 24 (4 officers) Guns: 2 Hispano Suiza 20 mm, dual purpose; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5 nm)
1—1 62 mm MGs
Missiles: SSM, 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet, inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) Radars: Surface search Racal Decca RM 1216; band I
at 9 Mach; warhead 165 kg
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 30 mm GCM BOl (twin), 85" elevation; 650 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5 nm), Comment: Perwira launched May 1 974 Other two ordered June 1 974 Of all wooden construction
weight of shell 1 kg on laminated frames. Fitted with enclosed bridges modified July 1 976 —
2—7.62 mm MGs. 2 MOD(N) 2 m launchers for illummants
Countermeasures: ESM Decca RDL, radar intercept
Fire control: Sea Archer system with Sperry Co-ordinate Calculatoi and 1 41 2A digital computei
Radars: Surface search Racal Decca TM 1 229, band I
Modernisation: Planned to start in 1988 and includes improved gun fire control and ES^"
equipment
Structure: Welded steel hull with aluminium alloy superstructure Waspada has an enclosed up[i'
bridge for training purposes
-l-r
PENYERANG 7552, Royal Brunei Armed Forces
KWSWiMt
2 UTILITY CRAFT
BURONG NURI
Displacement, tons: 23
Dimensions, feet (metres): 58 4-141>49('/78-4J«;5;
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 400 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 12
Complement: 5
Comment: Serves as tug, tender or antipollution vessel
1985. Dr Giorgio Arra
NORAIN
Displacement, tons: 25
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 1 6 4 5 ('/S 9 « 4S 14)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 250 hp; 2 shafts
24 FAST ASSAULT BOATS Speed, knots: 26
1
Complement: 5
Comment: Rigid Raider type with one 140 hp outboard mostly 16 4 1 9 7 ft ('5 6 m^ long One 7 62
mm MG Operated in rivers and estuaries by River Division for Infantry Battalions Comment: Serves as SAR vessel or tender
66 BRUNEI / Introduction — BULGARIA / Introduction
2CHEVERT0N "LOADM ASTERS' MARINE POLICE
Commissioned
DAMUAN L31 Cheverton Ltd, Isle of Wight May 1976 7 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
PUNI L32 Chevetton Ltd, Isle of Wight Feb 1977
PDB12 18
Displacement, tons; 60, 64 (Punt)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 6b 20 2 6 (J9 8 6 7 •
7 I ) (length 74 8 (22 8) Puni)
Displacement, tons: 20 full load
Main machinery: 2 General Motors V 71 6-cyl diesels, 348 hp, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 47 7 « 1 3.9 « 3.9 (74.5 " 4 2 7 .2) •
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 1 000 at 9 knots
Main machinery: 2 MAN D 2840 LE diesels; 1 270 hp; 2 shafts
Complement: 8
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 31 at 22 knots
Raddrs: Navigation Racal Dacca RM 1216, I band
Complement: 7
Guns: 1 7 62mmMG
Comment: Built by Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd First three handed over in October
1 987, remainder in 1 988 Aluminium hull
DAMUAN 7988 Roya/ Brunei Armed Foices
70/7987, Ro ya/ Brunei Police Force
3 PATROL CRAFT
5 24.25,26 2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 8 8 ABADI PENANG
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 .5 » 10,5 « 4,8 (127 * 3.2 « 7 5)
Main machinery: 2 Foid Mermaid diesels; 430 hp; Castoldi 06 water|et Displacement, tons: 4 1
Speed, knots: 27 light, 1 2 heavy Range, miles: 00 at 1 2 knots 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 59 -16 1 - 2 6 (78 " 49 8)
Complement: 3 Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels driving vuateriets
Guns: 3- -7 62 mm MGs Speed, knots: 28
Radars: Navigation Decca 60, I band Complement: 5
Comment: Rotork Marine FPB 512 S 24 was delivered in November 980 1 for patrol and transport Comment: Built by Vesper, Singapore and commissioned in 1 979
duties S 25 and 26 delivered May 1 981
S26 7 982 Ruyd! Brunei Armed Forces
BULGARIA
Ministerial Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Ministei o( National Defence (a) 1989 8 800 officers and ratings (2 100 afloat, 2 200 coastal Type Active
General Dobii Dzhurov defence, 1 800 training, 2 500 shore support, 200 naval Patrol Submarines 2 ( + 2 reserve)
Deputy Minister ol National Delence aviation) Frigates 3
General Atanas Semerdziev (b) 3 years' national service (6 000) Corvettes 4
Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 6
Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 6
Large Patrol Craft 2
Bases Coastal Patrol Craft 7
Minesweepers (Ocean) 2
Varna, Naval HQ, Fleet HQ, Air Station Minesweepers (Coastal) 9
Headquarters' Appointment Burgas, Naval Base, Air Station Minesweepers (Inshore) 4
Sozopol, Naval Base Minesweeping Boats 18
Commander-in-Chief. Navy Vidin, Danube Flotilla HQ Landing Craft 25
Admiral V G Yanakiev Atiya, Danube Base Surveying Ships 3
Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Navy Balchik, Danube Base Tugs 9
Rear Admiral Stefan Damianov Higher Naval School (Nikola Yonkov Vaptsarov) and POs School Support Tanker 2
Chief of Staff Navy (Anton Ivanov) at Varna Missile, gun, radar and signal stations on Tankers, Small 3
Rear Admiral D Uzunov Black Sea coast under Coastal Defence command Salvage Craft 2
Head of Naval Political Directorate Training Ships 3
Rear Admiral Valcho Gelev
Pennant Numbers
DELETIONS
In some cases these appear to change with ships tasks
Amphibious Forces
Diplomatic Representation 1987 2 "Vydra "
Class
Naval. Military and Air Attache in London Mercantile Marine
Colonel IP Djambov Light Forces
Naval. Military and Air Attache in Moscow Lloyd's Register of Shipping.
Rear Admiral I Nikonov 201 vessels of 1 392 381 tons gross 1988 4 "SOI "Class
Submarines - Light forces / BULGARIA 67
SUBMARINES (PATROL)
2 + (2 RESERVE) Ex SOVIET "ROMEO" CLASS
POBEDA81 SLAVA82 -83 — 84
Displacement, tons: 1 400 surfaced, 1 700 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres); 252 23.9 * 18 '^
(768 -73-55)
Main macfiinery: 2 Type 37D diesels, 4 000 hp, 2 electric
motors. 2 700 hp, 2 shafts
Speed knots: 16 surfaced, 13 dived Range, miles: 9 000 at 9
knots surfaced
Complement: 54
Torpedoes: 8 —
21 in ('53JmmJ tubes (6 bow, 2 stern) 1 4 Soviet ^'^*
Type 53; dual purpose, pattern running, active/passive homing
up to 20 km ("7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Mines: Can carry up to 28 in lieu of torpedoes
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate, band I
Sonars; Hull-mounted, active/passive search and attack, high
frequency "ROMEO" Class 7974
Programmes: First pair transferred in 1972 73. replacing
"Whiskey" class A third transferred during 1 985 and a fourth in
1986
Operational: Only the last two are operational, the other two
being used for alongside training
FRIGATES
3 Ex-SOVIET "RIGA" CLASS
DRUZKI 11 SMELI 12 BODRI 13
Displacement, tons: 1 260 standard. 1510 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 300 1 33 1 10 5 •
(91 5 101 ' 32)
Main machinery: Geared turbines. 20 000 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles; 2 000 at 1 3 knots
Complement; 75 1
Missiles;
Guns;
4 —
3
SAM SA-N-5 quadruple
USSR
37 mm/63 (2 twin)
(100 mm)/b6 O. 40 elevation. 15
3 9 in
rounds/minute to 1 6 km f'5 7 nm). weight of shell 13 5kg
(Smeli and Bodnj, 80 elevation, 160
launcher (Druzki)
mjs
rounds/minute to 9 km ('5 nm), weight of shell 7 kg (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturlon
2 —25 mm (twin) and 2 -23 mm (twin) (Druzki)
—
Torpedoes: 3 21 in (533 mm) tubes Soviet Type 53,
active/passive homing up to 20 km ('7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots,
warhead 400 kg
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 1200 5-tubed fixed launchers O, range
1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 4 projectors
Mines: 28
Countermeasures: ESM Watch Dog; radar intercept
Radars: Surface search Slim Net 0, E/F band
Navigation Neptun, band I
Fire control Wasp Head/Sun Visor B 0, G/H band
IFF High Pole Square Head
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency
Programmes; First pair transferred from the USSR in 1957-58
Both underwent extensive was refits in 1980-81 Third
November 1 985
transferred in
Operational; Pennant numbers vary with deployment Nos 15
and 6 appear to be outof-area numbers for Druzki and Smeli
1
Druzki is the first "Riga" class to have a SAM capability DRUZKI (out of area number) 6/1986. G Jacobs
CORVETTES LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
4 Ex-SOVIET "POTI" CLASS
Numbers/Type: 12 Mil Mi-14 HazeA) (
41-44 Operational speed; 120 knots (222 km/h)
(Alternative numbers 74 and 75 often seen) Service ceiling; 15 000ft (4570m)
Range; 240 nm (445 km)
Displacement, tons; 400 full load Role/Weapon systems: Primary role as inshore/coastal ASW and Fleet support helicopter; coastal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 96 8 26 2 « 6 6 C60 " S » 2j 1 and surface search Sensors Search radar, MAD, sonobuoys, dipping sonar Weapons;
patrol
Main machinery; CODAG. 2 gas turbines. 30 000 hp. 2 M503A diesels. 8 000 hp. 2 shafts ASW, up to 2 torpedoes, or mines, or depth bombs
Speed, knots: 38 Range, miles; 4 500 at knots. 500 at 37 knots 1
Complement; 80
Guns; 2 USSR 57 mm/80 (twin), 85' elevation. 1 20 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 nm). weight of shell
2 8 kg LIGHT FORCES
Torpedoes; 4- 1 6 (406 mm) tubes Soviet Type 40. anti-submarine, active/passive homing up to
in
15 km (8 nm) at up to 40 knots; warhead 00 kg 1
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 6000 2 tubed trainable launchers, automatic loading, range 6 000 m.
1 6 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-
warhead 31 kg TORPEDO)
Countermeasures; ESM Watch Dog; radar warning
Radars; Surface search Don. band I
104 105 106 114 115 116
Fire control: Muff Cob. G/H band
Air search: Strut Curve, F band
IFF Square Head, High Pole
Displacement, tons; 45 standard, 1 70 full load
1
Sonars; Hull-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency Dimensions, feet (metres): 113 8 22 A 9 (34 7 67 15) > • -
Main machinery; 3 M503A diesels, 1 2 000 bhp. 3 shafts
Programmes: Three transferred December 1 975 Built 1 961 68 The fourth probably transferred Speed, knots; 45 Range, miles: 850 at 30 knots; 460 at 42 knots
end 1 986, One is named Khrabrr Complement: 23
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin). 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5km (2 7 nm). weight of
shell 54 kg.
Torpedoes; 4 — 21 in (533mm) tubes Soviet Type 53. active/passive homing up to 20 km ^7 7 /im^
at up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg
Depth charges; 1 2. warheads up to 1 50 kg
Mines; Capacity 6
~^«.. ^: »- Radars; Surface search: Pot Drum. H/l band
Fire control Drum Tilt; H/l band
-— IFF High Pole A Two Square Head
Soviet "POTI" Class 7i?75 Programmes; Transferred from the USSR in 1 970
68 BULGARIA/ Light forces — Mine warfare forces
3 Ex-SOVIET "OSA I" and 3 Ex-SOVIET "OSA ll" CLASSES 4 Ex-SOVIET "SONYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT MISSILE)
61 62 63 64
101 102 111COsairs) Displacement, tons: 450 full load
103 112 113("Osars) Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 57 4 - 28 9 « 6 6 (48 -Si 2)
Displacement, tons: 210 (245, "Osa M' full load )
Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels, 2 200 shp, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres); 127 9 25 6 bB(39 7 8- 18) •
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 500 at 4 knots
1 1 1
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels, 1 2 000 bhp ("Osa I') Complement: 43
3 IV1504 diesels, 15 000hp; 3 shafts ("Osa II") Guns; 2 USSR 30 mm/65 (twin); 85° elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of shell
Speed, knots: 35 (I), 37 (II) Range, miles: 400 al 34 knots ("Osa I"), 500 at 35 knots ("Osa II") 54 kg
Complement: 30 2 USSR 25 mm/60 (twin), 85" elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm) anti aircraft, weight
of shell 34 kg
Missiles: SSM 4 SS N-2 Styx (A m "Osa B in "Osa II"), active radar/IR homing to 46 km (25
I ,
Mines: 5
nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg Radars: Surface search/navigation Don 2, 1 band
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to bkm (2 7 nm). weight of IFF Two Square Head One High Pole B
shell 54 kg
Radars: Surface search/fire control: Square Tie, I band, range 73 km (40 nm). Comment: Wooden hulled ships transferred in 1 981 -84.
Fire controlDrum Tilt. H/l band
IFF: High Pole Square Head
Programmes: "Osa I" class transferred from the USSR in 1 971 First "Osa 11" transferred in 1 978,
one in 1 982 and one in late 1 984
2Ex-S0VlET"S01" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
45 46
Displacement, tons: 70 standard; 21 5 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 37 8 « 19 7 « 5 9 ('42 6 18)
Main machinery: 3 Type 40D diesels, 7 500 bhp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 00 at 1 3 knots 1 1
Complement: 31
Guns: 4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin), dual purpose, 85' elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (16 "SONYA" Class 7984
nm) weight of shell 34 kg
A/S mortars; 4 RBU 200 5-barrelled fixed launchers, range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Ex-SOVIET "VANYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
1
Depth charges; 2 racks
6
Mines; 18
Radars; Surface search Pot Head, band I
31 32 33 34 35 36
IFF High Pole A Dead Duck
Sonars; Hull-mounted, active search and attack, high frequency Displacement, tons; 260 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 1312- 23 9 59 (40 ' 73 ' 1 8)
Comment: Steel hulled vessels transferred from the USSR in 1963 The last two were still
Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels; 2 200 bhp, 2 shafts
serviceable at the end of 1 988 Speed, knots: 16 Range, miles: 2 400 at 10 knots
Complement; 30
Guns:2USSR 30 mm/65 (twin), 85° elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2.7 nm), weight of shell
54 kg
Mines: Can carry 8
-ir^'
Radars: Surface search Don 2, I band
Comment: Transferred from the USSR — two in 1970, two in 1971 and two in 1985 Can act as
minehunters
1 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
510-516
Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 « 17 " 6 2 ('23 5 2 19)
Main machinery: 2 M50F4 diesels, 2 400 hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 30 Range, miles: 100 at 15 knots 1
Complement; 7 1
Guns; 4—1 4 5 mm MGs
Radars: Surface search Spin Trough, 1 band
Comment: Transferred 1 980-81
MINE WARFARE FORCES
2 Ex-SOVIET "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
IM. I, VAPTSAROV421 49
VANYA" Class 7977
Displacement, tons: 500 standard, 580 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 90 2 27 6 6 9 ("56 6 4 2 ?J
4 Ex-SOVIET "YEVGENYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels, 2 200 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 10 knots
1 51 52 +2
Complement; 65
Guns; 4 USSR 37 mm/63 (2 twin), 80" elevation, 160 rounds/minute to 9 km (5nm). weight of shell Displacement, tons: 90 full load
7 kg The forward 37 mm has been removed from 421 Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 « 20 4 9 ('26 « 6 7 15)
4— 12 7 mm (2 twin) MGs Main machinery; 2 diesels; 850 hp: 2 shafts
Mines: Can carry 16 Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 300 at knots 1
Radars: Surface search Ball End, E/F band, range 37 km (20 nm) Complement; 10
Navigation Neptun, band I Guns:2 — 145 mm MGs
IFF Square Head High Pole A Radars; Navigation Spin Trough, I band
IFF High Pole
Comment; Three were transferred from the USSR in 1 953 — one scrapped for spares These are the
only short- hulled, low bridge, tripod mast T43s rn = iirvive rt/ / l/afirsarov is now usrd !<: in AGl Comment GRP hulls Transferred 1 977
T43 Class 7977 "YEVGENYA 'Class
Mine warfare forces — Miscellaneous / BULGARIA 69
18 "PO 2" CLASS (MSB) 2SUPPORTTAIMKERS
Comment: Built in Bulgaria — first umtscompleted in early 1 950sand last in early 1 960s Originallya MESAR {ex Aniene) DIMITRI A DIMITROV
class of 24 Numbers are m 400 and 600 series Belong to Danube flotilla
Displacement, tons: 3 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 319 8 « 43 3 « 16 4 ('97 5 > J3 2 ' 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 2 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin)
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES Comment: Mesar built in Bulgaria in 1979 80 Second delivered in 1987 Abeam fuelling to port
and astern fuelling Mount 1 5 Ion crane amidships Also carry dry stores Support ships for
Mediterranean naval excursions.
2 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCHNY A" CLASS
701 702
Displacement, tons: 750 standard, 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 5 27 9 5 8 ('73 ,
; 5 ! 8)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 5 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 19 Range, miles: 1 000 at 18 knots
Complement: 40
Military lift: 350 tons including 6 tanks, 180 troops
Radars: Navigation: Spin Trough, I band.
Comment: Transferred 1 986/87 Armament not known
iiasiBiiiiii' «tx-
18 Ex-SOVIET "VYDRA" CLASS
610-618 703-711
Displacement, tons: 425 standard, 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 79 7 « 25 3 « 6 6 ('54 8 7 7-2)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 000 hp, 2 shafts
7 98 J
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 knots
Complement: 20
Military lift: 200 tons or 100 troops
Radars: Navigation Spin Trough, band I
IFF High Pole
1 SURVEY SHIP
Comment: Ten transferred from the USSR in 1 970, eight in 1 979 and two in 1 980 Two deleted in
1987 CAPTAIN 1st RANK KIRIL HALACHEV 201
Displacement, tons: 1 260
Dimensions, feet (metres): 240 5 35 4 (73 3 ' 108 38) M5
Main machinery: 2 Skoda-Sulzer 6TD48 diesels, 3 600 hp 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 8 700 at 1 1 knots
1
Complement: 56
Radars: Navigation 2 Don 2. I band
Comment: Built in Bulgaria in 1983 Endurance 35 days
STRAINING SHIPS
NIKOLA VAPTZAROV
"VYDRA 'Class (old number) 1987
Measurement, tons: 5 525 dwt, 5 983 gross, 2 080 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 403 56 -(1222 « 17 • ^ —)
Main machinery: Sulzer diesels, 5 500 bhp
4MFPD 3TYPE Speed, knots: 15 8
Complement: Carries 1 80 cadets
712-715 Comment: Built in 1 976 to Soviet B 80 design in 1 976 at Szczecin by Stocznia Szczecmska
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 64 20 6 6 ('50 ' 6 7 '
2;
Guns: 1 —
37 mm MG or none
Comment: Built in Bulgaria in 1 954 Based on a German Second World War MFP design In poor
condition
i ':'
NIKOLA VAPTZAROV 8/1985 Gilbert Gyssels
MFP D-3 type (old number)
VESSLETZ
Comment: Converted schooner with bridge amidships and clipper bow
MISCELLANEOUS
3TYPE 024 COASTAL TANKERS
203 204 205
Displacement, tons: 450
Dimensions, feet (metres): 151 " 20 ' 8 2 (46 ' 6 1 ^ 2 5)
Speed, knots: 9
Comment: Completed 1956,
2SURVEYSHIPS
GENERAL VLADIMIR ZAIMOV 350 ADMIRAL VLADIMIR ORMANOV401
Comment: Zaimov is a "Varna" class survey ship built in 1 973; 600 tons full load
Ormanov. is a "IVIoma "
class, built in Poland 1 977, 1 600 tons full load. Probably used as an AGI VESSLETZ
70 BULGARIA/ Miscellaneous— BURMA /Corvettes
KALIAKRA 3 DEGAUSSING SHIPS
Comment: Sail training ship of 300 tons. 1 diesel Launched at Gdynia 28 January 1 984 324. 607
Comment: Transferred by the USSR in 1 958 and 1 962 One may be soon deleted
KAPITAN DMITRY DOBREV 206
Comment: "Bereza class new construction built in Poland and transferred July 1 !!
2SALVAGETUGS
JUPITER 221 RERUN 332
Comment: Jupiter — 792 tons and 12 knots with two 25mintwinguns Sister to Thate (DDR),
Perun — Soviet "Sorum" class built in 1 977
1 "BOLVA" CLASS (BARRACK SHIP)
SALGIR
Comment: Used for visiting Soviet refit crews Five other smaller barrack ships reported.
2 DIVING VESSELS
333. 337
Comment: Ten or more other auxiliaries, probably including six TRVs and water boats
FRONTIER TROOPS
7/ 7988. Karlskrona Comment: pet ales 1 2 ex -Soviet "PO?" class and two fast patrol craft
BURMA
Ministerial Bases Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Defence Bassein, Mergui, Moulmein, Rangoon, Seikyi, Sittwe (Akyab) Type Active Building
General Saw Maung Sinmalaik Corvettes 4 —
Coastal Patrol Craft 9 —
River Patrol Craft 36 —
Headquarters' Appointment Gunboats 14 —
Survey Vessels 2 —
V ice -Cfiief of Staff. Defence Services (Navy):
Personnel
Support Ships 2 —
Rear Admiral Maung Maung Khin Transports 13 —
(a) 1989 9 000 including 800 marines
Offshore Patrol Vessels 3 —
(b) Voluntary service
Coastal Patrol Vessels 3 —
Drplomatic Representation Inshore Patrol Vessels 6 —
Navaf Mi/ilary and An Attacfie in London DELETIONS
Colonel HIa Tun Mercantile Marine
1986-88 Sagu. Seinda. Setkaya. Setyahat. Shwepazun.
Naval. IVlililary and Air Attache in Wasfiinglon. Lloyd's Register of Shipping Shwethida. Sinmin
Colonel Aung Koe 1 20 vessels of 272 665 tons gross 1988 Pyi Daw Aye {cn\Uan)
CORVETTES
1 Ex-US "PCE 827" CLASS 2'NAWARAT'CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned Name Builders Commissioned
YANTAINGAUNG PCE 41 Willamette Iron & Steel Co, 10 Aug 1943 NAWARAT Government Dockyard, Dawbon. Rangoon 26 Apr 1960
(ex USS Farmington PCE 894) Portland. Oregon NAGAKYAY Government Dockyard, Dawbon. Rangoon 3 Dec 1960
Displacement, tons: 400 standard. 450 full load
Displacement, tons: 640 standard, 903 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 63 26 8 5 8 ("^9 7 S 2
1 ? S;
Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 x 33 « 9 5 (56 '10 1-29)
1 IVIajn machinery: 2 Paxman Ricardo turbo-charged diesels, 1 1 60 bhp, 2 shafts
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2-567A diesels. 800 bhp. 2 1 shafts Speed, knots: 2 1
Speed, knots: 1 5 Complement: 43
Complement: 100 Guns: 2—25 pdi QF 2 Bofors 40 mm.
Guns; 1 US 3 in (76 mm) 150 Wlk 26. 85° elevation 20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 6 nm), weight of Comment: In spite of their size, these vessels are used mostly for river patrols
shell6 kg
2 Bofors 40 mm (twin) 8 Oerlikon 20 mm (4 twin)
A/S mortars: 1 Hedgehog Mk 0. 24 rockets, manual loading; range 350 m, warhead 26 kg
1
Depth charges: 2 racks 2 Mk 6 projectors; range 1 60m; warhead 1 50 kg
Radars: Surface search: Raytheon SPS5;.G/H band; range 37 km (20 nm)
Sonars: RCA QCU-2; hull-mounted; active attack; short range
Programmes: Laid down on 7 December 1 942 and launched on 1 5 May 943 1 Transferred on 1 8
June 1965
4» iSPj'^l
YANTAINGAUNG
Corvettes - Survey vessels /BURMA 71
1 Ex-US "ADMIRABLE" CLASS 5 RIVER PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned RPC11 12 13 14 15
YANGYIAUNG PCE 42 Willametle Iron & Steel Co, 1944
(ex USSOerfrfocA MSF356) Portland, Oregon Displacement, tons: 30
Dimensions, feet (metres): 50 4 3 5 (•/S 2 « 4 5 « ? /J 1 •
machinery: 2 Thornycroft RZ 6 diesels. 250 bhp: 2 shafts
tVlain
Displacement, tons: 650 standard, 945 full load Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 400 at 8 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 5 - 33 « 9 8 (56 2 « 10 1 " 3) Complement: 8
Main machinery: 2 Busch-Sulzer Type 539 diesels; 1 710 shp Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Speed, knots: 14 8 Range, miles: 4 300 at 10 knots
Complement: 100
Guns: 1 US 3 in (76 mm}/bO Mk 26. 85" elevation: 20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 6 nm). weight of 6 RIVER PATROL CRAFT
shell6 kg
4 Botors 40 mm 20 mm (2 twm)
(2 twin) 4 Oerlikon PBR2n-216
A/S mortars: Hedgehog Mk 1 24 rockets, manual loading, range 350 m: warhead 26 kg
1 0.
Depth charges: 2 racks 2 Mk 6 proiectors. range 1 60 m; warhead 1 50 kg Displacement, tons: 8
Radars: Surface search Raytheon SPS 5. G/H band, range 37 km (20 nm) Dimensions, feet (metres): 32 » 1 1 ' 26 (98 ' 3 4 ' 8)
Sonars: RCA QCU-2. hull-mounted, active attack, short range Main machinery: 2 General Motors geared diesels. wateriets
Speed, knots: 25 +
Programmes: Laid down on 1 November 1 943 and launched on 22 July 1 944 Transferred at San Complement: 4 or 5
Diego on 31 March 1967 Guns: 2—12 7 mm (twm. fwd) MGs 1— 7 9mmLMG (aft)
Operational: Minesweepmg gear removed
Comment: Acguired in 1978 Built by Uniflite. Washington
LIGHT FORCES 25YUGOSLAV-BUILT RIVER PATROLCRAFT
Comment: Small craft. 52 ft (15 8m) long, acquired from Yugoslavia m 965
1
3 PGM TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
PGM 412 PGM 413 PGM 414
Displacement, tons: 28 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 * 22 • 6 5 (33 5 ' 67 • 2)
Main machinery: 2 DeutzSBA16 MB 816 LLKR diesels, 2 720 bhp, 2 shafts SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 1 400 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 1 7
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm Numbers/Type: 10 Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III.
Operational speed: 1 3 knots (210km/h)1
Comment: First completed 1 983 Two more built in Burma Naval Dockyard Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m)
Range: 290nm^540*m;
Role/Weapon systems: Embarked in offshore patrol craft for support duties Sensors None
6 Ex-US PGM TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Weapons Possible 7 62 mm machine gun mountings
PGM 401 PGM 402 PGM 403 PGM 404 PGM 405 PGM 406
Displacement, tons: 141
Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 -211 7 5 (30 8 64 2 3)
Main machinery: 8 General Motors 6-71 diesels. 2 040 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 5 knots
1
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Complement: 1 7
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) 2—12 7 mm MGs Numbers/Type: 10 Kawasaki-Bell 47G 3
Radars: Navigation Raytheon 1500 (PGM 405-406)
Operational speed: 74 knots ( 137 kmlh)
EDO 320 (PGM 401 404). I/J band
Service ceiling: 13 200 ft (4 023 m)
Range: 261 nm (483 km)
Comment: Built by the Marinette Marine Corporation. USA Ex US PGM 43 46. 51 and 52
Role/Weapon systems: Light liaison and utility tasks Sensors None Weapons Unarmed, but
respectively
possible single 7 62 mm mounting has been supplied
Numbers/Type: 3 Fokker F27M
2IMPR0VED "Y301" CLASS (GUNBOATS) Operational speed: 250 knots (463 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Y311 Y312 Range: 2 700 nm (5 000km)
Role/Weapon systems: Long-range patrol of coastlines. Sensors Bendix weather radar, wingtip
Displacement, tons: 1 40 full load searchlight Weapons Unarmed
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^2^ 4 24 3 9 (37 7 3 1 2) • - • -
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels. 1 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 2 1
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm 4 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Built in Burma 1 969
SURVEY VESSELS
10 "Y 301 "CLASS (GUNBOATS)
1 OCEAN SURVEY SHIP
Y301 Y 302 Y303 Y 304 Y 305 Y 306 Y 307 Y 308 Y 309 Y310
Nome Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 20 full load 1 THUTAYTHI Brodogradiliste "Tito", Belgrade, Yugoslavia 1965
Dimensions, feet (metres): 104 8 24 3 (32 ' 73 9)
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz MTU diesels. 1 000 bhp. 2 shafts Displacement, tons: 059 1
Speed, knots: 3 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 204 36 '[] 8 (62 2 1 1 • 3 6)
Complement: 29 Main machinery: 2 MB820 Db diesels. 1 710hp. 2 shafts
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm 1 - 2 pdr Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement: 99
Comment: All 1 of these boats were completed m 958 1 at the Ul|anik Shipyard. Pula. Yugoslavia Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) can be fitted
Comment: Fitted with helicopter platform and two surveying motor boats
2EX-USCGCTYPE (GUNBOATS)
MGB102 MGB110
Displacement, tons: 49 standard; 66 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 - 6 » 5 5 (25.3 ' 43 ' 1.7) 1
Main machinery: 4 General Motors diesels, 800 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 16
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Ex U SCO type cutters with new hulls built in Burma Completed in 1 960
THU TAYTHI
1 COASTAL SURVEY SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
YAYBO UBHL807 Netherlands 1957
Displacement, tons: 108
MGB 110 Complement: 25
72 BURMA / Support ships — CAMEROON / Introduction
SUPPORTSHIPS 3 "OSPREY" CLASS (OFFSHORE PATROL)
INDAWFV; INMA INYA
YAM LON AUNG
Displacement, tons: 385 standard, 505 full load
Comment: Lighl forces support diving ship of 520 tons, acquired from Japan in 1 967 Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 34 5 9 I'SO « ?05 « 2S>
Main machinery: 2 Burmeisler and Wain Alpha diesels; 4 640 bhp
Speed, knots; 20 Range, miles: 4 500 at 6 knots 1
Complement: 20 (5 officers) (accommodation for 35)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Indaw completed 30 May 1 980 by Frederikshavn Dockyard, Denmark, Inma and Inya 25
March 982. Operated by Burmese Navy for the Peoples Pearl and Fishery Department. Indaw in
1
her months achieved a very considerable success in operations against pirates, smugglers
first SIX
and illegal fishers Helicopter deck with hangar in Indaw Carry David Still craft capable of 25 knots
': lara
W^jsd^
VAN LON AUNG
HSADDAN
Comment: Buill by Italthai in 1 986 33 m buoy tender
5 US LCUTYPE
AIYAR LULIN603 AIYAR MAUNG AIYAR MINTHAR
AIYAR IVIAI AIYAR MII^JTHAMEE
Displacement, tons: 250 (360, Atyar Luhn) full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 25 6 ' 29,8 4 6 (38 3 -SI- 14)
19
1 34 6 (-36 J 10 4 1.8) (Aiyar Lulin)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 INDAW (on trials)
Complement: 10, 1 4 (Aiydr Lufin)
Military lift; 100 tons, 168 tons (Aiyar Lulin)
Comment: Aiyar Z.u//r7 completed in Rangoon 966 Remainder built al Yokohama in 969
1 1
6 "CARPENTARIA" CLASS (INSHORE PATROL)
01 06
8 Ex-US LCM 3 TYPE Displacement, tons: 26 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 5 15 7-43 (15 7 • 48 - 13)
^' '
LCM 701 708
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 360 hp; 2 shafts '"
Speed, knots: 29 Range, miles: 950 at 18 knots
Displacement, tons; 52 full load Complement; 10
Dimensions, feet (metres): 50 1 4 4 (15 2 -43- 12) •
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm 2- -7 62 mm MGs
Main machinery: 2 Gray Marine diesels. 450 bhp
Speed, knots; 9 Comment: Built by De Havilland Marine, Sydney First two delivered 1 979, remainder in 1 980
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: US built LCM type landing craft Used as local transports for stores and personnel.
Cargo capacity. 30 tons
FiSHERY PROTECTION VESSELS
Note: Under People's Pearl and Fishery Department
3 SWIFT TYPE PGM (COASTAL PATROL)
Burmese "CARPENTARIA" Class 1979. Graeme Andrews
PGM 421 422 423
Displacement, tons: 1 1 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 103 3 23 8 ' 6 9 ("J/ 5 7 2-31)
Main machinery; 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TC81 diesels. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 800 at 1 8 knots 1
Complement: 25
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm 2— 12 7 mm MGs
Comment: Acquired 1 980 from Vosper. Singapore
CAMEROON
Bases DELETIONS
Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Delence Douala. Limbe. Kribi
Light Forces
H E Micheal Mevaa Meboutou
1987 2 'Shanghai II
'
class (Cap Cameron Man War Bay)
1 Patrol Craft (La Valeureux)
Diplomatic Representation 4 Rotork Craft
1 Fairey Marine Interceptor
Defence Attache in London 1988 2 Sea Twc\^ (Cap Limboh. Roche de Loup)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert J E Mbu
Mercantile Marine
Personnel
Lloyd s Register of Shipping
1989 700 officers and men 46 vessels of 57 348 tons gross
Light forces Miscellaneous /CAMEROON 73
LIGHT FORCES 12 RIVER PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 3 5
Note: Three 55 metre patrol craft are still pio|ected but are unlikely to be acquired until late 1 990
Comment: First three (Type 800) delivered August 1977 by Chanliers Plascoa, Cannes, second
1 P48STYPE three (Type 650) in 1 979, further six in 1 982. For Customs duties or gendarmerie Probably to be
replaced by six 9 1 metre craft being built by Saeri at Douala and 10 Swiflships craft described
Name No Builders Commissioned below
BAKASSI P104 SFCN, Villeneuve La Garenne 9 Jan 1984
Displacement, tons: 308 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 5 - 23 6 > 7 9 C52 6 " 7 2 - 2 4;
1
Main machinery: 2 SACM AGO 1 95V1 6 CZSHR diesels, 6 400 hp, 2 shafts 30 RIVER PATROL CRAFT
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 2 000 at 6 knots 1
Complement: 39 (6 officers) Displacement, tons: 2 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 38-125-32/776-JS-?J
Missiles: SSM 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (2 quad) launchers, inertial cruise, active radar Main machinery: 2 Stewart and Stevenson 6V 92 MTA diesels, 1 1 00 hp, 2 shafts
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 21 Oat 20 knots
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70: 85" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (7 nm). weightof shell 96 Complement: 4
kg Guns: 2—1 2 7 mm MGs 2—7 62 mm MGs
Fire control: Two Na|a optronic systems Racal Decca Cane 1 00 action data automation
Radars: Navigation/surface search Two Racal Decca 1 226; band I Comment: Built by Swiftships and supplied under the US Military Assistance Programme First 10
delivered in March 1 987, second Septembei
1 in 1 987 and the remainder by the end of the year
Programmes: Ordered January 1 981 Laid down 1 6 December 1 981 Launched 22 October 1 982 Ten of the craft are used by the gendarmerie
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 3 Dormer Do 28-6MPA 1
Operational speed: 65 knots (305km/h) 1
Service ceiling: 32 600 fl (9 335 m)
Range: 790 nm (1 460 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Sole MR assets with short-range FEZ protection and coastal surveillance
Sensors MEL Marec radar Weapons Unarmed
1984. SFCN
MISCELLANEOUS
1 PR 48 TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 2LCMS
Name No Builders Commissioned BETIKA BIBUIMDI
LAUDACIEUX P103 Soc, Frangaise de Construction Naval 11 May 1976
Comment; Belika built by Catena, Abidjan. Ivory Coast and refitted in 1987 Bibundi built by
Displacement, tons: 250 full load Tanguy Marine, France in 1982,'83 Both are 56 ft (17 1 m) in length and have a speed of 10 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 57 5 23 3 - 7 5 ("48 7 /
1 2 j;
Main machinery: 2 MGO AGO V12 CZSHR diesels, 4 200 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 2 000 at 6 knots 1
Complement: 25
Missiles: SSM Fitted for 8 Aerospatiale SS-12, wire guided to 5 5 km (3 nm), warhead 30 kg
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70; 85° elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 8km (7 nm). weight of shell 96 5LCVP
kg
974 Laid down on
INDEPENDANCE REUNIFICATION SOUELLABA MACHTIGAL MANOKA
Comment: L Audacieux ordered in September 1 1 February 1 975, launched on
31 October 1 975. Similar to "Bizerte" class in Tunisia
Comment: B by A teller set C ha ntiersde lAfnque Equator lale,
lii It Libreville, Gabon except So(;e//a6<3
at A C R E Libreville, Gabon Of
.
tons and knots 1 1 1
1 PATROL CRAFT
Name Builders Commissioned
QUARTIER MAITRE At et Ch de lAfrique Equatoriale
2 ROTORK FAC 408 CRAFT
ALFRED MOTTO Libreville, Gabon
Comment: Two ton fast assault craft delivered in1 978 by Rotork Marine Ltd. Poole. England Of the
Displacement, tons: 96 full load original six, four were either unserviceable or beyond repair by January 1 988
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 4 « 20 3 « 6 3 (29 7 62 • ' 19)
Main machinery: 2 Baudoin diesels; 1 290 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 5 1
Complement: 17 (2 officers)
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm. 2 — 7.62 mm MGs.
7 "RAIDER" CRAFT
Comment: First three supplied by Napco Int in 1 987 1 9 7 or 23 ft (6or 7m) in length with twin 140
hp outboards giving a speed of 40 knots and a range in excess of 200 miles Fitted for two 1 2 7 mm
machine guns
1 TUG
GRAND BATANGA
Comment: Completed by La Manche Dieppe 30 October 985 Of 96 4 1 29 5 « 1 2 1 ft ('29 4 9
3 7 m) Fitted with 2 Sacha AGO diesels, 2 000 hp - 12 8 knots
7 AUXILIARIES
Comment: 7omarfe and Ouragan—butW in 1966 St. Svlvestre—bu\\\ in 1967. Mungo operated by
QUARTIER MAiTRE ALFRED MOTTO 1986, van Ginderen Collection Transport Ministry. Dr. Jamof operated by Health Ministry. Sanaga 3nA Bimbia harbour launches
74 CANADA / Introduction
CANADA
Ministerial Prefix to Ships' Names Notes
(a) Detachments from HS423 and HS 443 meet ships' needs.
Ministei of National Defence HMCS (b) No 420 ARS is an Air Reserve Group (ARG) formation under
Hon McKnight, MP
Bill the operational control of Maritime Air Group
Associate IVIinister of National Defence. (c) This chart does not include the maritime search and rescue
Hon Paul Wyatt Dick, MP Bases squadrons (no5 41 3, 442) and units (No 103) of Air Transport
Group (ATG)
Halifax and Esquimalt (d) The Trackers have been modified for coastal and fisheries
surveillance and are no longer ASW-capable
Headquarters' Appointments (e) The Silver Star is a Canad air -built T-33
Defence Policy
(f) The Department of National Defence is currently in contract
Defence Staff
Cfiief of with European Helicopter Industries (Canada) for the replace-
In 987 Canada published defence review since 1 971 The
its first
General P D Manson, CMM, CD
1 .
ment of the Sea King fleet with EH 1 01 s
conclusion was that a commitment-capability gap had developed
Deputy Cfiief of Defence Staff (g) HS 443 provides a four helicopter detachment in support of
Vice Admiral H M D MacNeil, CMM, CD and that additional funding was essential for all three services The
Pacific Fleet operations
long term plan for the Navy includes 10-12 SSNs, 1 2 new frigates
Chief of f\Aantime Doctrine and Operations
with modern helicopters, "Tribal" class modernisation and an
Rear AdmiralJ C Slade, CD
Ditector General Maritime Doctrine and Operations:
MCM capability Strength of the Fleet
Commodore B Johnston, CD
Fleet Deployment Building
Type Active (Pro/ected)
Atlantic:
Submarines (Fleet) —
Senior Appointments Submarines (Patrol) 3
1st Destroyer Squadron (Operational East Coast ships)
5th Destroyer Squadron (Ships under refit, trials and work up)
Destroyers 4
Commander. Mar/time Command Frigates 15 3(9)
3 "Oberon '
class submarines
Vice Admiral Charles M Thomas, CMM. CD Reserve (Category C) 1
Protecteur. Preserver
Deputy Commander. Maritime Command
Diving Support Vessel Cormorant
MCM Vessels 2 (12)
Rear Admiral H T. Porter, CD Operational Support Ships 3
Commander. Maritime Forces. Pacific Diving Support Ship 1
Rear Admiral Robert E George, CD Pacific: Patrol Vessels 7
2nd Destroyer Squadron (3 "Improved Restigouche" class and 1
Gate Vessels 5
'DDH 280" class) Yacht 1
4th Destroyer Squadron (4 "Mackenzie" class) Research Vessels 3
Diplomatic Representation Provider Transport Oiler, small 1
Diving Tenders 6
Naval Adviser. London Tugs 14
Captain (N)L P Dumbnlle, CD Maritime Air Group (MAG) Fire/Rescue Boats, small 2
Canadian Forces Attache (Naval). Moscow Torpedo Retriever Craft 4 (4)
Commander R P Harrison, CD Commander MAG (Chief of Staff (Air) Marcom) — based in
Naval Reserve Unit Tenders 1 7
Canadian Forces Attache and Maritime Liaison Officer.
Halifax
Washington
Commodore Eion E Lawder, CD Squadron!
Unit Base Aircraft Mercantile Marine
VU32 Shearwater, NS Silver Star.
Twin Huey Utility
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Establishment VU33 Comox, BC Silver Star,
1 225 vessels of 2 902 394 tons gross
Tracker MR/Utihty
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) was officially established on 4 MP 404 Greenwood. NS Aurora LRMP/
May 1 91 0, when Royal Assent was given to the Naval Service Act Training DELETIONS
On 1 February 1968 the Canadian Forces Reorganisation Act MP 405 Greenwood, NS Aurora LRMP
Canadian Forces and the
unified the three branches of the title
HT406 Shearwater, NS Sea King Training Frigates
"Royal Canadian Navy" was dropped MP 407 Comox, BC Aurora LRMP'
MP415 Greenwood, NS Aurora LRMP 1988 St Croix. Chaudiere
HS423 Shearwater. NS Sea King ASW 1989 Assiniboine
HS443 Shearwater. NS Sea King ASW
Personnel MR 880 Summerside. PEI Tracker MR
HOTEF Shearwater. NS Sea King Test Tenders
(a) 1989 10 000 MPEU Greenwood. NS Aurora Test
(b) 3 300 reserves 420 ARS Summerside. PEI Tracker MR (Reserve) 1 988 Detector
PENNANT LIST
Category C Reserve
Submarines Patrol Vessels YTB642 Glenevis
YTB643 Glenbrook
SS72 Ojibwa PB 140 Fort Steele YTB644 Glenside
SS73 Onondaga PB 159 Fundy YTL553 Wildwood
SS74 Okanagan PB160 Chignecto YTL583 Beamsville
PB 161 Thunder YTL590 Lawrenceville
PB162 Cowichan YTL591 Parksville
Destroyers PB163 Miramicht YTL592 Listerville
PB 164 Chaleur YTL593 Metrickville
DDH 280 lioquois YTL594 Marysville
DDH 281 Huron
DDH 282 Athabaskan Gate Vessels
DDH 283 Algonquin
Fire/Rescue Boats
YNG180 Porte St Jean
YNG183 Porte St Louis
YTR561 Firebird
Frigates YNG 184 Porte de la Reine
YTR 562 Firebrand
YNG 185 Porte Quebec
DDH 206 Saguenay YNG 186 Porte Dauphine
DDH 207 Skeena
DDH 229 Ottawa TRVs
DDH 230 Margaree Sail Training Sh ip
DDH 233 Fraser YPT1 Songhee
DD236 Gatmeau YAC3 Oiiole YPT4
DD257 Restigouche YPT120 Nimpkish
DD258 Kootenay YPT532 Ehkoli
DD259 Nova
Terra Research Vessels
DD250 "Columbia
DD261 Mackenzie AG0R114 Bluethroat
DD262 Saskatchewan AG0R171 Endeavour Naval Reserve Unit Tenders
DD263 Yukon AGOR172 Ouest
DD264 Qu Appelle YTD2 Caribou
DDH 265 Annapolis PB141 Rally
DDH 266 Nipigon Transport Oiler PB142 Rapid
DDH 330 Halifax (building) PB191 Adversus
DDH 331 Vancouver (building) AOTL502 Dunduin PB193 Captor
DDH 332 Ville de Ouebec (building) PB194 Acadian
PB195 Sydney
Diving Tenders PB 196 Nicholson
Operational Support Ships PB 197 Crossbow
YDT 6 8,9,10,11.12 PB198 Service
AOR 508 Provider PB 199 Standoff
AOR 509 Protecteur YFL104 Pogo
AOR 510 Preserver Tugs YTL578 Cavalier
YTL582 Burrard
ATA 531 Saint Anthony YTL586 Queensville
Diving Support Ship ATA 533 Saint Charles YTL587 Plamsville
YTB640 Glendyne YTL588 Youville
ASL20 Cormorant YTB641 Glendale YTL589 Loganvtile
Submarines / CANADA 75
SUBMARINES
Note: Thefe are plans to replace the ageing "Oberon" class
submarines with from 1 to 1 2 nuclear powered submarines The
timetable calls for five qualified Canadian potential Prime
Contractors to submit their proposals for Project Definition Studies
by mid 1 989 If these proposals are confirmed, two will be selected
to conduct studies and make implementation proposals The
implementation proposals will be evaluated and a winner selected
by 1990 Construction of the submarines and their supporting
infrastructure is scheduled to commence in late 1 990 with the first
of class loining the fleet in 1996, The second in 1998 and the
remainder at 1 8 month intervals thereafter
3"0BEROI\l" CLASS (PATROL SUBMARINES)
Name No. Buiideis Laid down Launched Commissioned
OJIBWA (ex Oni/x) 72 HM Dockyard, Chatham 11 Sep 1962 29 Feb 1964 23 Sep 1965
ONONDAGA 73 HM Dockyard, Chatham 18Junel964 25 Sep 1965 22 June 1967
OKAMAGAN 74 HM Dockyard, Chatham 25 Mar 1965 17 Sep 1966 22 June 1968
Displacement, tons: 2 030 surfaced; 2 410 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 295 2 26 5 ^SiSO 8 1 ' ' 5 5)
Main machinery: 2 Admiralty Standard Range diesels, 3 680
bhp, 2 electric motors. 6 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 surfaced, 7 dived, 1 snorting
1 1
Range, miles: 9 000 surfaced at 1 2 knots
Complement: 65 (7 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 — 21 in (533mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stern) 24 Gould
Mk 48 Mod 4; dual purpose; active/passive homing to 50 km
(27 nm)m km (21 nm) at 40/55 knots, warhead 267 kg
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Fire control: Singer Librascope TFCS with Sperry UYK 20
computer
Radars: Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1006, band I
Sonars: EMI Type 187C; bow-mounted, passive search/active
attack, medium frequency
BAC Type 2007, flank array, passive search, long range, low
frequency
BQG 501 Sperry Micropuffs, passive ranging
Programmes: In 1962 the Ministry of National Defence
announced that Canada was to buy three "Oberon" class
submarines in the UK The fust of these patrol submarines was
obtained by the Canadian Government from the Royal Navy
construction programme She was laid down as Onyx but
launched as Ojibwa The other two were Canadian orders There
were some design changes to meet specific new needs including
installation of RCN communications equipment and increase of
air-conditioning capacity to meet the wide extremes of climate
encountered in Canadian operating areas
Modernisation: All underwent SOUP (Submarine Operational
Update Proiect) with more modern sonar and fire control
equipment fitted Ojibwa 1 980 82, Onondaga 1982-84 and
Okanagan 1 984-86 In 1 987 Singer Librascope was awarded a
contract to upgrade weapon launching and fire control systems
to take the US Mk 48 torpedo which has replaced the Mk 37
Structure: Diving depth, 200 m (656 ft)
OKANAGAN 1011986. Michael D J Lennon
OKANAGAN
1
76 CANADA / Destroyers
DESTROYERS
4 "TRIBAL" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
IROQUOIS 280 Marine Industries Lid, Sorel IB Jan 1969 28 Nov 1970 29Julv 1972
HURON 281 Marine Industries Ltd. Sorel 15 Jan 1969 3 Apr 1971 16 Dec 1972
ATHABASKAN 282 Davie S B Co, Lauzon 1 June 1969 27 Nov 1970 30 Nov 1972
ALGONQUIN 283 Davie S B Co, Lauzon 1 Sep 1 969 23 Apr 1971 30 Sep 1973
Displacement, tons: 4 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 398 wl 426 oa ' 50 « 15 5 keel/
21 5 screws c;2; 4. 129 8 15 2 4 7/6 6)
•
Main machinery: COGOG, 2 Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 gas
turbines; 50 000 shp; 2 Pratt & Whitney FTl 2AH3 (unmodified);
7 400 shp, 2 G M Allison 570 KF gas turbines (modified ), 2 800 1
shp for cruising, 2 shafts, 5 bladed cp propellers
Speed, knots: 29+ Range, miles: 4 500 at 20 knots
Complement: 245 (20 officers) plus aircrew 40 (7 officers)
Missiles: SAM 2 Raytheon Sea Sparrow quad launchers
(unmodified) O, semi -active radar homing to 14 6 km (8 nm) at
2 5 Mach, expanding rod warhead, 32 missiles
Mk 41 VLS for 32 GDC Standard MR SM2 (modified);
1
TRIBAL Class (unmodernised) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Slurton
semi active radar homing to 73 km (40 nm) at 2 Mach
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)/54 (unmodified) 0, 85°
elevation, 45 rounds/minute to 15 km (8nm), weight of shell 32
kg
1 OTO Melara 3 in (76min)/62 Super Rapid (modified) O, 85°
elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 16 km ('S 7 nm), weight of shell
6 kg
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm/76 6-barrelled
Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15 (modified) 0, 3 000 rounds/minute
combined to 5 km 1
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (3 triple) tubes 9 Honeywell Mk
46, anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 warhead 44 kg
knots;
A/S mortars: 1 Limbo Mk 10 (3 tubed) (unmodified) O;
automatic loading; range 000 in, warhead 92 kg
1
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Vickers Knebworth Corvus
8-tubed trainable launchers (unmodified) Plessey P4 Chaff
rockets fired in distraction or centroid modes
2 Plessey Shield 6-tubed trainable launchers (modified) O
SLQ 26 Nixie; torpedo decoy
ESM WLR (unmodified), Canews (modified) 0, radar warning
ECM ULQ 6 (unmodified). Ramses (modified), jammer rfKf?f#
Fire control: GFCS Mk 60 (unmodified) Signaal WM 25
(modified) LittonCCS280 (unmodified) Shinpads (modified),
automated data handling and display WSC-3 Satcom, Links 1
and 14
/
Radars: Air search, SPS 501 (LW 03 antenna) (unmodified) «E),
D band
Signaal LW 08 (modified) <D, D band
Surface search/navigation SMA SPQ 2D (unmodified) «B,
^
I
i
band.
Signaal DA 08 (modified) E/F band ®;
Fire control Two Signaal WM
22 (unmodified) <E). I/J band
Two Signaal STIR 1 8 (modified) ©. I/J band ATHAP.ASI' AN !0 198/ Wuyhl & Loyan
Tacan URN 25
Sonars: Westinghouse SOS 505, combined VDS and hull-
mounted, active search and attack. 7 kHz
Westinghouse SOS 501. hull-mounted, bottom target classifi-
cation, high frequency
Gould SQR 1 9. towed array
Helicopters: 2 CH-124A Sea King ASW <D
Modernisation: A contract for the Tribal Class Update and
Modernisation Project (TRUMP) was awarded to Litton
Systems Canada Limited in June 1986 The modernisation will
give the ships an area air defence capability provided by
Standard SM-2 (MR) missiles fired from a Mk 41 Vertical
-^gfa
Launch System (VLS) Other equipment to be fitted include:
OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun. Phalanx CIWS. HSA WM
25 FCS including LIROD 8 optronic director. ATMS automatic
tracking and management system (Shinpads) and two STIR
"TRIBAL" Class (modernised) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
tracking radars. LW-08 and DA-08 radars, inertial navigation,
and. an infra-red suppression device fitted in the new single
funnel EW systems will include new Plessey Shield Chaff and IR role of the ship and replaces systems that do not meet the an Structure: These ships are also fitted with a landing deck
launch systems, Canews ESM and improved lammers The ASW defence requirement Algonquin started modernisation in equipped with double hauldown and Beartrap, flume type
capability provided by two helicopters and shipboard torpedoes November 1987 at Versatile Davie, Quebec, and will complete anti-rolling tanks to stabilise the ships at low speed, pre- wetting
will be retained Some machinery noise suppression improve- by September 1 989 followed by Iroquois and Athabaskan The system to counter radio active fallout, enclosed citadel, and
ments will be made The new equipment reflects the changing last ship, Huron should complete in 9921 bridge control of machinery
IROQUOIS (after modernisation) 1987. Litton Systems
Frigates / CANADA 77
FRIGATES
+ 3 + 9 "HALIFAX" CLASS (FFH)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
HALIFAX 330 St John S B Ltd, New Brunswick 19 Mar 1987 19 May 1988 1990
VANCOUVER 331 St John SB Ltd, New Brunswick Feb 1988 Feb 1989 1990
VILLEDE QUEBEC 332 Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel Dec 1988 - 1990
TORONTO 333 St John S B Ltd, New Brunswick Feb 1988 — 1991
REGINA 334 Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel — — 1991
CALGARY 335 Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel — — 1992
MONTREAL 336 St John SB Ltd, New Brunswick — — 1992
FREDERICTON 337 St John S B Ltd, New Brunswick — — 1993
WINNIPEG 338 St John SB, Ltd, New Brunswick — — 1994
CHARLOTTETOWN 339 St John SB Ltd, New Brunswick — — 1995
ST JOHN S 340 St John S B Ltd, New Brunswick — — 1995
OTTAWA 341 St John S B Ltd, New Brunswick — — 1996
Displacement, tons: 4 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 440 53 8 • 1 5 1
(134 1 164-4 6)
Main machinery: 2 General Electric LM 2500 twin gas turbines;
50 000 shp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
1 SEMT-Pielstick 20 PA6 V20 diesel, 8 000 shp at 1 000 rpm
(cruise)
Speed, knots: 29. Range, miles: 7 100 at 15 knots (diesel);
4 700 at 15 knots (gas)
Complement: 225 war; 85 peace 1
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, pre-programmed flight. IR homing to at least 1 30
km (70 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 258 kg (Scale 1 I 200). Ian Slurlon
SAM 2 Raytheon Sea Sparrow octuple vertical launchers 0,
semi-active radar homing to 14 km (8 nm) at 2 5 Mach,
expanding rod warhead, 28 missiles
Guns: 1 Bofors 57 mm Mk 2 0; 75" elevation; 220 rounds/minute
to 17 km (9 nm). weight of shell 2 4 kg
1 GE/GDC 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 1 5 O; anti missile, 3 000
rounds/minute (6 barrels combined) to 1 5 km
8— 7 62mmMGs,
Torpedoes: 4—324 mm Mk 32 Mod 9 (2 twin) tubes 24
Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5, anti-submarine, active/passive
homing to 1 1 km f'5 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Plessey Shield decoy launchers
0; triple mountings, fires P8 Chaff and P6 IR flares in
distraction, decoy or centroid modes
Nixie SLQ 25; towed acoustic decoy
ESM MEL Canews, radar intercept, (0 5 18 GHz)
ECM RAMSES; lammer
Fire control: Shinpads action data automation IRSTD (infra red
search and target designation)
Radars: Long range Raytheon SPS 49(V)5 9, C/D
air search
band, range 457 km (250 nm)
Medium range air/surface search. Ericsson Sea Giraffe HC 50 O, 1
G band, range 40 km (20 nm} against missiles
Fire control/Illuminator Two Signaal VM 25 STIR O, K/l/J band,
range 1 40 km (76 nm) foi 1 m' target
Navigation Sperry Mk 340; I band
Tacan:URN25,
Sonars: Westinghouse SQS 505, hull-mounted, active search ;4,',s ,/ /,./,/, o b Lid
and attack, 7 kHz
CDCSQR 501CANTASS towed array (ISO 1991) Uses part of
Gould SQR 19TACTASS Montreal with which Sperry (US) is associated Three were Opinion: These were the first new warships ordered in Canada
subcontracted to Marine Industries Ltd in Lauzon and Sorel On since 1 973 and should be good general purpose vessels In due
Helicopters: 1 CH 24A1 Sea King ASW O or 1 EH 101 1 8 December 1 987 six additional ships of the same design were course some variation of this design may be needed for the next
ordered from St John S B Ltd with delivery by 1 997 generation of air defence ships if nothing matures from the NFR
Programmes: On 29 June 1 983 St John Shipbuilding Ltd won Structure: Plans to lengthen the second six of the class to 90 project
the long running competition for the first six of a new class of increase SAM capacity and improve accommodation seem to
patrol frigates to be assisted by Paramax Electronics Inc of have been shelved for the time being
2 "ANNAPOLIS" CLASS
Name No. Builders Launched Commissioned
ANNAPOLIS 265 Halifax Shipyards Ltd, Halifax 27 Apr 1963 1 9 Dec 1 964
NIPIGON 266 Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel 10 Dec 1961 30 May 1964
Displacement, tons: 2 400 standard, 3 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 371 42 ' 14 4
(113 1 128 44)
Main machinery: 2 English Electric geared turbines, 30 000 shp;
2 shafts 2 Babcock and Wilcox water tube boilers
Speed, knots: 28 (30 on trials) Range, miles: 4 570 at 4 knots 1
Complement: 21 (1 1 officers)
Guns: 2 FMC
(76mm)lb0 Mk 33 (twin) O; 85" elevation, 50
3 in
rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (7 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk
46; anti-submarine, active/passive homing to km (6 nm) at 1 1
40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys; 4 Tiacor SRBOC. Chaff and R I flares ANNAPOLIS (Scale I . I 200). Ian Sturlon
to 4 km (2 2 nm).
ESM MEL Canews; radar warning; 5-1 8 GHz
Fire control: GFCS Mk 60, Litton ADLIPS automatic tactical
data handling; Links and 4 1 1 1
Radars: Air/surface search: Marconi SPS 503 (CMR 1820) 0;
E/F band, range ]28km(70nm)
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 1 O, G band
Fire control: Bell SPG 48 0, l/J band
Tacan URN 25
Sonars: Westinghouse SQS 505, hull-mounted; active search
and attack; 7 kHz
SQS 501; hull-mounted; bottom target classification; high
frequency
CDC SQR 501 CANTASS, trials towed array; passive; very low
frequency
Helicopters: 1 CH 124ASea King ASW
Programmes: Officially as DDH These two ships
classified t)_' U'M imm
represented the logical development of the original "St 2B5
-autent' class, through the "Restigouche" and "Mackenzie"
designs
Modernisation: A full Delex (Destroyer Life Extension Pro
gramme) took place in 982 85 including new air radar, GFC,
1
communications, sonar and EW equipment Extension until
1994 96 Both ships fitted with a trials CANTASS vice VDS in
1987/88 In service dale is expected to be 991 1 ANNAPOLIS 9/1987. Gilbert Gyssels
4
78 CANADA / Frigates
4 "MACKENZIE" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MACKENZIE 261 Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal 15 Dec 1958 25 May 1961 6 Oct 1962
SASKATCHEWAN 262 Machinery (and Yarrows Ltd)
Victoria 16 July 1959 1 Feb 1961 16 Feb 1963
YUKON 263 Burrard Dry Dock & Shipbuilding 25 Oct 1959 27 July 1961 25 May 1963
QUAPPELLE 264 Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing 14 Jan 1960 2 May 1962 14 Sep 1963
Displacement, tons: 2 380 standard, 2 880 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 366 ' 42 » 13 5
(in.6 ' 12.8 ' 4.1)
Main machinery: 2 English Electric geared turbines; 30 000 shp;
2 shafts 2 Babcock and Wilcox water tube boilers
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 4 750 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 210(11 officers)
Guns: 2 Vickers 3 in (76 mm) 110 Mk 6 mounting (twin) (not in
Qu'Appelle) O: 90° elevation; 90 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9
nm), weight of shell 7 kg "MACKENZIE •
Class (after DELEX) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
2 FMC 3 in (76 mm)/50 Mk 33 mounting (twin) (second
mounting fwd m Qu'Appelle) 0; 85" elevation; 50 rounds/
minute to 12 8km (7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell Mk
46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: ESM: WLR 1 , radar warning.
Fire control: GFCS Mk 69 GFCS Mk 63. Litton ADLIPS,
automated tactical data handling, Links 1 1 and 1
Radars: Air search. RCA SPS 1 2 O; D band, range 1 1 9 km (65
nm)
Surface search; Raytheon SPS 1 ©, G band
Fire control SPG 48 Q; l/J band
SPG 34, l/J band
Sonars: Westinghouse SOS 505; combined VDS and hull- ""•;^j^tli|
mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency !»-J
SOS 501, hull-mounted, bottom target classification, high
frequency
2B3
Programmes: Officially classified as DD
Modernisation: All modernised at Esquimalt by Burrard/Yarrow
Inc under Delex (Destroyer Life Extension Programme) 1 982-85
including improved sonar and communications, and modifi-
cations to SPS 12 radar. Extension until 1 990-93. L.^rf^ ^Jl?-*'^ V ^^ l^'iSttf^- •'Sl&tJ'
"" , yMf
YUKON
4 "IMPROVED RESTIGOUCHE CLASS '
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
GATINEAU 236 Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing 30 Apr 1953 3 June 1957 17 Feb 1959
RESTIGOUCHE 257 Canadian Vickers, Montreal 15July 1953 22 Nov 1954 7 June 1958
KOOTENAY 258 Burrard Dry Dock 8* Shipbuilding 21 Aug 1952 15 June 1954 7 Mar 1959
TERRA NOVA 259 Victoria Machinery Depot Co 14 Nov 1952 21 Junel955 6 June 1959
Displacement, tons: 2 390 standard; 2 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 371 < 42 « 14 1
(113 1 12.8 4 3)
Main machinery: 2 English Electric geared turbines, 30 000 shp;
2 shafts 2 Babcock and Wilcox water tube boilers
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 4 750 at 14 knots
Complement: 214(13 officers)
Missiles: A/S ASROC octuple launcher O; 8 reloads; inertial
guidance to 16-10 km (15.4 nm), re entry vehicle Mk 46
torpedo
Guns: 2 Vickers 3 in (76 mm)/70 (twin) Mk 6 0, dual purpose;
90 elevation, 90 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm): weight of
shell 7 kg IMPROVED RESTIGOUCHE" Class (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk
46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 warhead 44 kg
knots,
A/S mortars: 1 Limbo Mk 10 (3 tubed) O; automatic loading;
range 000 m, warhead 92 kg
1
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 Tracor MBA SRBOC Mk 36 0; 4
launchers with 4 fixed barrels firing Chaff decoys and IR flares to
4km (2 2 nm)
ESM Canews; radar warning
ECM ULQ-6, lammer
Fire control: GFCS Mk 69 Litton ADLIPS, automated data
handling. Links and 1 4 1 1
Radars: Air search Marconi SPS 503 (CMR 1820) 0, E/Fband;
range 128 km (70 nm)
Surface search Raytheon SPS 10 O. G band.
Navigation Decca 1 27E, band I
Fire control Bell SPG 48 0; l/J band
Tacan URN 25
Sonars: Westinghouse SQS 505. combined VDS and hull-
mounted, active search and attack, 7 kHz
SQS 501, hull-mounted; bottom target classification, high
frequency
Programmes: Officially classified as DD These four ships were
first refitted with ASROC aft and lattice foremast Work included
^M'
removing the after 3 in/50 twin gun mounting and one Limbo
A/S Mk 10 triple mortar, to make way for ASROC and variable
i^fi
depth sonar Terra Nova's refit was completed on 18 October
1968 Gatineau completed in 1972 and Kootenay and Resti
gauche
liilliynH'^l,
in 1 973 Refit also included improvements to communi-
cations fit
Three other ships of the class were paid off into Category C
Reserve in 1974 without being refitted Of these Columbia is
used as a harbour training ship at Esquimalt; the other two have "^-^^i
been scrapped
Modernisation: All four "Improved Restigouche" class modern-
ised under Delex programme 1 983-86 with new air radar, GFCS,
communications and EW equipment The Bofors rocket
launcher replaced by Super RBOC and Tacan fitted on a pole
mast replacing the top section of the lattice mast Triple Mark 32
torpedo tubes fitted Extension until 1 991 94
GATINEAU 7/1988. Wright & Logan
Frigates — Land-based maritime aircraft (front line) / CANADA 79
5 "ST. LAURENT" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SAGUENAY 206 Halifax Shipyards Ltd, Halifax 4 Apr 1951 30 July 1953 15 Dec 1956
SKEENA 207 Burrard Dry Dock & Sfiipbuilding 1 June 1951 19 Aug 1952 30 Mar 1957
OTTAWA 229 Canadian Vickers Ltd, IVIontreal 8 June 1951 29 Apr 1953 10 Nov 1956
MARGAREE 230 Halifax Shipyards Ltd, Halifax 12 Sep 1951 29 Mar 1956 5 Oct 1957
FRASER 233 Yarrows Ltd, Esquimau, BC 11 Dec 1951 19 Feb 1953 28Junel957
Displacement, tons: 2 260 standard: 3 051 full load
(after conversion)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 366 » 42 « 14 (hull)
(1116' 128 ' 4 3)
Main macfiinery: 2 English Electric geared turbines; 30 000 shp;
2 shafts 2 Babcock and Wilcox water tube boilers
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 4 570 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 21 3 (16 officers) plus 20 aircrew (7 officers) i ji-W, ... ^ I'l ll'i^i i
-
Guns: 2 FMC 3 in (76mm)/50 Mk 33 (twin) O, dual purpose, 85'
elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 12.8 km C7nmJ, weight of shell 6 ERASER (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
kg
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes & Honeywell Mk
46, anti submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (6 nmj at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg. A few Mk 44 torpedoes are still in
service
A/S mortars: 1 Limbo Mk 10 (3 tubed) 0, automatic loading;
range 1 000 m; warhead 92 kg
Countermeasures: ESM WLR 1 , radar warning
Fire control: GFCS Mk 63
Radars: Air search RCA SPS 1 2 O, D band
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 0; G band.
Fire control: Bell SPG 48; l/J band.
Navigation Sperry Mk II; I band.
Tacan:URN20 9
Sonars: SOS 503; hull-mounted, active search and attack;
medium frequency
SOS 504; VDS; active search, medium frequency; or SOR 19,
towed array.
SOS 502, hull-mounted; active attack (mortar control); high
frequency
SOS 501, hull-mounted, bottom target classification, high
frequency
Helicopters: 1 CH-1 24A Sea King ASW O
FRASER 10/1988. GaryDavies
Programmes: Officially classified as DDH The first major
warships to be designed in Canada much assistance was —
received from the Royal Navy (propelling machinery of British
design) and the US Navy The remainder are being paid off as the
"Halifax" class comes on line.
Modernisation: All modernised under Delex programme
1 979-82 although no new sensors were included Towed array
sonar fitted to Frasei in 1988 and may also be intended for
Skeena and Ottawa
Structure: Twin funnels were fitted to permit fwd extension of
the helicopter hangar Fitted with fin stabilisers Gunhouses are
of glass fibre In providing helicopter platforms and hangars it
^ ^ I I I I I
^nr~l
was possible to retain only one 3-barrelled Limbo mortar
although this is inoperative when towed array is carried Fraser
has lattice radar-mast between the funnels for Tacan aerial All "ST LAURENT" Class (except Fraser) (Scale 1 1 200) Ian Sturton
other ships have this aerial on a pole mast.
, 1988 Gilbert Gyssels
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIMEAIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 35 Sikorsky CH-1 24A Sea King Numbers/Type: 8 Grumman CP-1 21 Tracker
1
Operational speed: 125 knots (230km/h>. Operational speed: 30 knots (241 km/h)
1
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (-3 200 mj Service ceiling: 25 000 ft f 7 620m;
Range: 630 nmr? 165 km) Range: 350 nm (2 500 km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: ASW and Support helicopter; carried by larger ASW escorts; '280' class Role/Weapon systems: Supplements CP- 40 in EEZ and ASV search operations Sensors Search
1
has 2 CH 124A embarked for ASW and surface search. Sensors: Search radar, sonobuoys, radar Weapons Provision for rockets, ASW armament removed
ASQ- 1 3 dipping sonar Weapons: ASW; up to 4 « Mk 46 torpedoes or 4 « Mk 1 1 depth bombs To
be replaced by EH 101 Numbers/Type: 18 Lockheed CP-1 40 Aurora
Operational speed: 41 knots (760 km/h)
Service ceiling: 28 300 ft (8625 m)
Range: 4 000 nm (7 410km)
Role/Weapon systems: Operated for long-range maritime surveillance on Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans; roles include ASW/ASV and SAR; requirement for six more on Pacific coast and to patrol
Arctic Sensors APS-116 radar. IFF, ESM, ECM, DIFAR processor, ASO-81 MAD, OL 5004
processor
CH-124A SEA KING N Overington
80 CANADA/ Operational support ships
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SHIPS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
PROTECTEUR AOR 509 Si John Dry Dock Co Ltd, NE 17 Oct 1967 ISJuly 1968 30 Aug 1969
PRESERVER AOR510 Si John Dry Dock Co Lid, NE 17 Oct 1967 29 May 1969 30 July 1970
Displacement, tons: 8 380 light, 24 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 564 76 30 '
(171 9 232 9 1)
Main machinery: General Electric steam turbine, 21 000 shp, 1
shaft, bow thruster 2 forced draught water tube boilers
Speed, knots: 21 Range, miles: 4 100 at 20 knots; 7 500 at
1 1 5 knots
Complement: 290 (28 officers)
Cargo capacity: 3 700 tons fuel, 400
1 tons aviation fuel; 1 048
tons dry cargo, 1 250 tons ammunition, 2 cranes (1 5 ton lift)
Guns: 2 FMC 3 in (76 mmjIbO Mk 33 (twin), fitted for but not
withMounted in the bow and under local control it served little
purpose and was removed from both ships in 1 983
Radars: Surface search Racal Decca TM 969, band I
Navigation Sperry Mk II
Tacan URN 20
Sonars: Westmghouse SQS 505, hull mounted, active search, 7
kHz
Helicopters: 3 CH-124A Sea King ASW
Programmes: design they are an improvement on that of the
In
prototype Provider
Modernisation: Preserver completed mid life refit in 1 982 and a
refit lasting nine months began at the end of 1 986 Refitting yard
Versatile Vickers Inc of Montreal
Structure: Four replenishment positions
Operational: Both have been used as Flagships and troop
carriers They can carry spare anti-submarine helicopters,
military vehicles and bulk equipment for sealift purposes, also
foui LCVPs
PRESERVER 11987 W Sartori
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
PROVIDER AOR 508 Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon 1 May 1961 5 July 1962 28 Sep 1963
Displacement, tons: 7 300 light, 22 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 555 " 76 * 32
(1692 232 98)
IVlain machinery: Double reduction geared turbine, 21 000 shp,
1 shaft 2 water tube boilers
Speed, knots: 21 Range, miles: 3 600 at 20 knots
Complement: 166 (15officers)
Cargo capacity: 12 000 tons fuel; 900 tons aviation fuel, 250
tons dry cargo
Helicopters: 3 CH124A Sea King ASW
^"Ml»liate'SS»@fili
.As&i*»^'"
Comment: The flight deck can receive the largest and heaviest
helicopters A total of 20 electro -hydraulic winches are fitted on *,-£.-,r
deck for ship-to-ship movements of cargo and supplies, as well
as shore-to-ship requirements when alongside.
PROVIDER 3/1986. Di Giorgio Arra
1 -DUN'CLASSTANKER FLEET DIVING SUPPORTSHIP
DUNDURN AOTL502 (ex-AOC 502) Name No Builder Commissioned
CORMORANT {ex-Aspa Quarto) ASL20 Marelli, Italy 10 Nov 1978 (CAF)
Displacement, tons: 950 light, 500 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 8 32 2 1 3 1 Displacement, tons: 2 350 full load
(545 98 391 Dimensions, feet (metres): 245 39 1 6 b(74 7 119-5)
IVlain machinery: Fairbanks- Morse diesel, 700 bhp; 1 shaft Main machinery: 3 Marelli-Deutz ACR 1 2456 EV diesels; 1 800 hp, cp propeller; diesel-electnc
Speed, knots: 10 drive
Complement: 24 Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 3 000 at 2 knots
1 1 1
Cargo capacity: 790 tons fuel, 25 tons dry cargo Complement: 74 (including 8 women since 1 980)
Radars: Navigation Two Decca 1 229. band I
Comment: Small tanker, classed as fleet auxiliary.
Comment: Ex-Italian stern trawler in 1975 which underwent maintenance and design
bought
modification until 977 She was then taken in hand for conversion by Davie Shipbuilding Ltd,
1
Lauzon, returning to Halifax a year later to commission She carries two SDL- submersibles in a 1
heated hangar and is capable of conducting mixed gas diving operations to 328 1 ft (100m) The
SDL-1 IS a manned untetheted craft capable of operations to 2 001 4 ft (610 m) with a lock-out
compartment for divers Several high frequency sonic devices are fitted
DUNDURN (old number) 7950, Canadian Armed Forces CORMORANT 1984. Canadian Armed Forces
Mine warfare forces — Research vessels / CANADA 81
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Note: Plans for acquiring IVICM capability include
(a) Converting a number of offshore supply vessels to MCfVl/patrol training craft First two acquired
in March 1 988 and completed September 1 988
(b) Building 1 2 MCMV for and training. Design tenders requested 31 August
coastal surveillance
1988 with the aim of going to contract mid 1989 and delivery 1993-96 The requirement is to
sweep/hunt mines to the outer edge of the continental shelf. Vessels are to be approximately 900
tons, 60 m in length, 15-18 knots and carry one Bofors 40 mm gun and two 1 2.7 mm MGs. A remote
control mine hunting system is to be included
PORTE ST LOUIS 10/1984. van Ginderen Collection
PATROL VESSELS SAILTRAININGSHIP
Name No Builders Launched
1 "FORT" CLASS PATROL VESSEL (PB) ORIOLE YAC3 Owens 4 June 1921
Name No Builders Commissioned Displacement, tons: 78 2
FORT STEELE PB 140 Canadian S B and Eng Co Nov 1955 Dimensions, feet (metres): 102 \d 3(31 1 ' 58 27)
Main machinery: Cummins diesel. 165 h p. shaft
1 1
Displacement, tons: 85 Speed, knots: 8
Dimensions, feet (metres): 118-21 ' 1 (36 64 2 1) • Complement: 24
Main machinery: 2 Paxman Ventura 2 YJCM diesels, 2 800 bhp, 2 1 shafts, Kamewa cp propellers
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 1 200 at 1 6 knots Comment: Based at Esquimalt Sail area (with spinnaker) 1 4 000 sq ft Height of mainmast 92 1 ft
Complement: 1 6 (28 1 m). mizzen 55 2 ft (16 8m)
Comment: Steel hull aluminium superstructure Twin rudders Acquired by DND in 1973 from
RCWIP — acts as Reserve Training ship based at Halifax
RESEARCH VESSELS
Mote: A new survey ship ordered in 1 !: i from Versatile Pacific Vancouver yard itons: 51 3 m in
length Expected delivery late 1 989
Name No Burlders Commrssroned
BLUETHROAT AGOR 114 Geo T Davie, Lauzon 28 Nov 1955
Displacement, tons: 785 standard, 870 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 57 33 10 ("47 99 •
3J
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 200 bhp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 1 3
Complement: 27
Comment: Authorised under 1951 Programme Laiddown on 31 October 1952. launched on 15
FORT STEELE 1370. Canadian Armed Forces September 955. completed on 28 November 1 955 as Mine and Loop Layer In 1 957 she was rated
1
Controlled Minelayer, NPC 114 Redesignated as Cable Layer (ALC) in 1959, and as Research
Vessel (AGOR) and GP craft in 1964
6 "BAY" CLASS Ex-MSC (PB)
Name No Builders Commissioned
FUNDY PB159 Davie Shipbuilding Co, Lauzon 27 Nov 1956
CHIGNECTO PB160 Davie Shipbuilding Co, Lauzon 1 Aug 1957
THUNDER PB161 Port Arthur S B Co 3 Oct 1957
COWICHAN PB 162 Yarrows Ltd, Esquimalt 19 Dec 1957
MIRAMICHI
CHALEUR
PB163
PB164
Victoria
Marine Industries
Machinery Depot Co
Ltd, Sorel
28 Oct 1957
12 Sep 1957
I i i.
....... ij " r„ m^ £.
Displacement, tons: 370 standard: 470 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 30 2 9 2 ('50 9 2 2 S; 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 2 278A diesels, 2 400 bhp: 1 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 4 500 at
1 knots 1 1
Complement: 35 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm (fitted for but not with)
Comment: Wooden hulls with aluminium frames and decks There were originally 20 vessels of this
class ofwhich six were transferred to France, four to Turkey and four sold commercially Named
afterCanadian straits and bays Designation changed from AMC to MCB in 1954 They were
redesignated as Patrol Escorts (small) (PF) in 1972, being used as training ships and PBfrom 1979
BLUETHROAT 1985 van Cjinderen Collectior
Name No Builders Commissioned
QUEST AGOR 172 Burrard Dry Dock Co, Vancouver 21 Aug 1969
Displacement, tons: 2 30 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 235 42 5 5 C77 6 1 • 72 S 4 6;
Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks Morse 380 8 1/8 9 cyl diesel electric; 2 950 shp, 2 shafts, bow
thrusler
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 55
Helrcopters: 1 light
Comment: Built for the Naval Research Establishment of the Defence Research Board for acoustic,
hydrographic and general oceanographic work Capable of operating in heavy ice in the company
of an icebreaker Construction began in 1 967 Launched on 9 July 1968 Based at Halifax and does
THUNDER 7/ 1987. van Ginderen Colleclior line array acoustic research in the straits of the northern archipelago.
5 "PORTE" CLASS (GATE VESSELS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
PORTE ST JEAN YNG 180 Geo T Davie, Lauzon 4 June 1952
PORTE ST, LOUIS YNG183 Geo, T Davie, Lauzon 28 Aug 1952
PORTE DE LA REINE YNG 184 Victoria Machinery 19 Sep 1952
PORTEQUEBEC YNG 185 Burrard Dry Dock 7 Oct 1952
PORTE DAUPHINE YNG 186 Ferguson Ind 12 Dec 1952
Displacement, tons: 429 full load laS ^ ape*'*
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 25 5 " 26 3 ' ^2(38 3 8 ' 4)
Main machinery: Fairbanks-Morse 6-cyI diesel: 600 bhp;
1 1 shaft; electric drive
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 knots
1 1
......
Complement: 23 (3 officers)
'''-U'C^i
Comment: Of trawler design. Multipurpose vessels used for operating gates in A/S booms, fleet
auxiliaries,ami submarine netlayers for entrances to defended harbours Can be fitted for
minesweeping First four used during summer for training Reserves Porte Dauphine was
re-acquired from DOT in 1 974 and employed on West Coast with YNG 1 84 and 1 85 QUEST 7/ 1981. Michael D. J. Lennon
82 CANADA / Research vessels — Tugs
Name No Builders Commissioned MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CRAFT AND LAUNCHES
ENDEAVOUR AGOR 171 Yarrows Ltd, Esquimalt, BC 9 Mar 1965
CROSSBOW PB 197
Displacement, tons: 560 1
SERVICE PB198
Dimensions, feet (metres): 236 « 38 5 ' 1 3 ("77 9 > 117^4)
Main machinery: 2 Fairbanlcs Morse 38D 8 1 /8 9 cyl diesel-electric, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16 Range, miles: 10 000 at 2 knots 1
Complement: 50 (
1 officers, 1 3 scientists, 2 aircrew)
Helicopters: 1 light 6 DIVING TENDERS
Comment: A naval research ship designed primarily for anti-submarine research Flight decl^ 48
YDT 6, 8, 9, 10,11, 12
31 U (14 6 " Stiffened for operating in ice -covered areas Able to turn in 2 5 times her own
9 4 m}
length Two
9 ton Austin-Weston telescopic cranes are fitted. There are two oceanographical
Displacement, tons: 70: 110 (YDT 1112)
winches each holding 5 000 fathoms of wire, two bathythermograph winches and a deep-sea
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 1 65 hp (228 in YDT 1 1 1 2), 2 shafts
anchoring and coring winch She has acoustic insulation in her machinery spaces
Speed, knots: 1 1
Complement: 23 (3 officers)
Comment: Can operate four divers at a time to 75 m Recompression chamber Ex-Diving Tender
YDT 2 Caribou of 46 ft f14m) is used for sea-cadet training
TUGS
2 "SAINT" CLASS
ENDEAVOUR 1978, Canadian Armed Forces Name /Vo, Builders Commissioned
SAINT ANTHONY ATA 531 St John Dry Dock Co 22 Feb 1957
SAINTCHARLES ATA 533 St John Dry Dock Co 7 June 1957
Displacement, tons: 840
SUPPORTVESSELS AND TENDERS Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 51 5 33 -
\1(46 2 • 10 - 5 2)
Main machinery: Diesel, 920 bhp, 1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 4 1
2FIREFIGHTINGCRAFT Complement: 21
FIREBIRD YTR 561 FIREBRAND YTR 562 Comment: Ocean tugs Authorised under the 1 951 Programme Originally class of three
Displacement, tons: 1 30
T'
2T0RPED0 RECOVERY VESSELS
Name No Builders Commissioned
SONGHEE YPT1 Falconer Marine 1944
NIMPKISH YPT120 Falconer Marine 1944
Displacement, tons: 162
Dimensions, feet (metres): 94 5 (22 8) length
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 400 bhp: 2 shafts
Complement: 7
Comment: In addition YPT 4 and Ehkoli YPT 532 are sometimes used
8 NAVAL RESERVE TENDERS SAINTCHARLES 7 7/7 986. van Ginderen Collection
RALLY PB 141 ACADIAN PB194
RAPID PB 142 SYDNEY PB 195
ADVERSUS PB 191 NICHOLSON PB 196
CAPTOR PB193 STANDOFF PB 199 5 "GLEN" CLASS (HARBOUR/COASTAL)
Displacement, tons: 48 full load (191 -195),
Name No Builders Commissioned
85 full load (196 and 199),
105 full load (141 142)
GLENDYNE YTB 640 Yarrows, Esquimau 8 Aug 1975
Main machinery: 2 Paxman YJCM diesels; 2 800
GLENDALE YTB641 Yarrows, Esquimalt 16 Sep 1975
hp, 2 shafts
GLENEVIS YTB 642 Georgetown S Y PEI , 9 Aug 1976
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 900 at 1 3 knots
1
Complement: 18
GLENBROOK YTB 643 Georgetown S Y PEI , 16 Dec 1976
GLENSIDE YTB 644 Georgetown S Y PEI , 20 May 1977
Comment: 141 and 1 42
"R" class described in Coast Guard section and based in Halifax 1 91 to
are
Displacement, tons: 255
195, completed by Smith and Rhulorel, Lunenburg, NS in 1968 transferred from RCMP in 1975
and 96 and 99 in 976 and 1 980 respectively
1 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 92 5 28 4 5 (28 2 85 ' 4 4) 1
Main machinery: 2 diesels with Voith-Schneider propellers, 1 300 hp
Speed, knots; 5 1 1
Complement: 6
5"VILLE"CLASS (NEW)
Name No Builders Commissioned
LAWRENCEVILLE YTL590 Vito Steel & Barge Co 17 Jan 1974
PARKSVILLE YTL591 Vito Steel & Barge Co 17 Jan 1974
.^: Mil.. LISTERVILLE YTL592 Georgetown S Y , PEI 31 July 1974
'i''Mi MERRICKVILLE YTL593 Georgetown S Y , PEI 11 Sep 1974
MARYSVILLE YTL 594 Georgetown S Y , PEI 11 Sep 1974
Displacement, tons: 70 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 ' 1 5 5 9 (19 5 -47-27)
Main machinery: Diesel. 1 shaft. 365 bhp
Speed, knots: 9 8
5/ 1983. van Ginderen Collection
Comment: Small harbour tugs employed at Esquimalt and Halifax
7"VILLE"CLASS (OLD)
Name No Builders Commissioned
CAVALIER (ex Listerville) YTL 578 Russel Bros 12 Oct 1944 1 "WOOD
BURRARD (ex Lawrencev lie) YTL 582 Russel Bros 8 Jan 1944
BEAMSVILLE YTL 583 Russel Bros 16 Jan 1944 Name No Builders Commissioned
QUEENSVILLE YTL 586 Russel Bros 5 Dec 1944 WILDWOOD YTL 553 Falconer Marine 1944
PLAINSVILLE YTL 587 Russel Bros 23 Nov 1944
YOUVILLE YTL 588 Russel Bros 5 Dec 1944 Displacemen
LOGANVILLE YTL 589 Russel Bros 13 Dec 1944 Dimensions. feet (metres): 60
Dimensions, - 1 6 5 ('75 5 - 49 •
15)
Main machinery: Diesel. 250 hp
Dimensions, feet (metres): 40 10 5 ' 4.8 (12 2 32 15) Speed, knots: 10
Main machinery: Diesel; 1 50 bhp; 1 shaft Complement: 3
Comment: Small harbour tugs. All except Beamsville used for Reserve training. Comment: Medium harbour tug. Used as A/S Target Towing Vessel
Introduction — Heavy icebreakers / CANADA (COAST GUARD) 83
COASTGUARD
Administration Establishment Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Transport: In January 1962 all ships owned and operated by the Federal Type Active
Hon Benoit Bouchard Department of Transport, with the exception of pilotage and canal Heavy Icebreakers 7
Deputy Minister of Transport craft, were amalgamated into the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet The Heavy Icebreaker/Cable Ship 1
G S Shorthffe Canadian Coast Guard is a civilian organisation and its members Light Icebreaker/Navaids Tenders 12
Commissioner Canadian Coast Guard! Assistant Deputy Minister are public servants Its Headquarters are in Ottawa while field Ice Strengthened Navaids Tenders 11
Marine operations are administered from five regional offices located in Small Navaids Tenders 9
R A Quail Vancouver. British Columbia, Toronto. Ontario, Quebec. Quebec, Small River Navaids Tenders 5
Dartmouth. Nova Scotia, and St John s, Newfoundland The Offshore SAR Cutter 1
principal bases for the ships and aircraft are St John's, Ice Strengthened Offshore SAR Cutters 4
Ships Newfoundland, Dartmouth, NS. Saint John, NB: Charlottetown. Small SAR Cutters 9
PEI, Quebec and Sorel, Quebec. Prescott, Amherstburg and Parry SAR Lifeboats 17
The Canadian Coast Guard comprises 125 ships and craft of all Sound. Ontario, Victoria and Prince Rupert, BC, and Hay River. Small Ice Strengthened SAR Cutters 2
types, operating in the Atlantic and Pacific coastal waters and from Northwest Territories Small SAR Utility Craft 12
the head of the Great Lakes to the northernmost reaches of Training Vessels 2
Canada's Arctic The Fleet is composed of icebreakers of various Survey and Sounding Vessels 1
sizes, buoy tenders and lighthouse resupply vessels, specialised
vessels for tasks such as search and rescue, oil pollution clean-up, Total 93
Flag and Identity Markings
submarine communication cable laying and repair, channel (plus approximately 32 Inshore Rescue Craft)
sounding and shallow-draught operations in areas such as the
The Canadian Coast Guard has its own distinctive lack, a red maple
Mackenzie River system and Lake Winnipeg In addition, the Fleet
leaf on a white ground at the hoist and two gold dolphins on a blue Note: This list does not include lifeboats, surfboats, self propelled
is supplemented by a wide variety of small craft such as
ground at the fly barges and other small craft which are carried on board the larger
shore-based workboats, landing craft and inflatable boats, used on
Canadian Coast Guard vessels have red hulls with white vessels Also excluded are shore-based workboats, floating oil spill
all navigable waterways within Canadian waters
superstructures The funnel is white with a red maple leaf on each boats, oil slick-lickers or any of the small boats which are available
side A white diagonal stripe extends aft on the hull below the for use at the various Canadian Coast Guard Bases and lighthouse
bridge on both sides The words "Coast Guard —
Garde Cotiere
"
stations.
Missions appear aft of the stripe preceded by a stylised Canadian flag The
markings include the word "Canada on each side of the vessel
"
The Canadian Coast Guard carries out the following missions near the stern Search and Rescue vessels' superstructures are
1 Icebreaking and Escort Icebreakmg and escort of commercial
.
international yellow in colour
ships IS carried out in waters off the Atlantic seaboard, in the
Gulf of St Lawrence, St Lawrence River and the Great Lakes
DELETIONS
in winter and in Arctic waters in summer
2 Aids to Navigation Installation, supply and maintenance of
1986 Wolfe. Alexander f-fenry. Walter E Foster. Verendrye.
fixedand floating aids to navigation in Canadian waters Future plans Nol<omis. Daring. Ville Mane. Rider
3. Organise and provide icebreaker escort to commercial 1 987 Labrador. Montcalm. Jean Bourdon
1 988 Voyageur (hovercraft), Grenfefl
shipping in support of the annual Northern Sealift which Type 1 000 Plan to acquire 1 Type 1 000 ice strengthened Navaids
supplies bases and settlements in the Canadian Arctic. Tender Proiected delivery early 1 990s 1989 Alexander Mackenzie.
Sf(idegate. Eckaloo {o\6).
Hudson Bay and Foxe Basin Type 900 Plan to acquire 4 Type 900 ice strengthened Navaids Beau port
4. Provide and operate a wide range of marine search and rescue Tenders The SOR is completed and the Conceptual Design is
vessels. progressing Projected delivery 1 990
5 Provide and operate hydraulic survey and sounding vessels for Type 600 Plan to construct 1 new Type 600 SAR vessel A second
the St Lawrence River Ship Channel vessel may follow approximately 15 months after delivery of the
6. Provide and operate a vessel for the laying, maintenance and first ship Construction contract to be awarded in 1 988
repair ofsubmarine communication cables Type 500 Plan to construct 2 Type 500 SAR vessels Design
7 Operate a fleet of one fixed wing aircraft and 35 helicopters contract awarded Proiected delivery 1 990
primarily used for aids to navigation, ice reconnaissance when Type 310 Plan to construct 2 ARUN type lifeboats with about 10
based in icebreakers, and pollution control work more to follow
HEAVY ICEBREAKERS
+ 1 ARCTIC CLASS 8 POLAR ICEBREAKER 1 MODIFIED "R" CLASS (ICEBREAKER)
Displacement, tons: 37 000 full load Nome Builders Commissioned
Dimensions, feet (metres): 551 2 18 1 1 622(768 36 19) HENRY LARSEN Versatile Pacific S Y , Vancouver. BC 29 June 1988
Main machinery: CODAG, 2 gas turbines, 4 diese! generators, 88 000 hp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 19 Displacement, tons: 8 290 full load
Complement: 54 1 including scientists Measurement, tons: 6 1 72 gross, 1 741 net
Helicopters: 3 light type, such as BO 105CBS Dimensions, feet (metres): 327 3 « 64 9 « 236(99 8 19 8 > 7 2) >•
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 3 Wartsila Vasa 16 V 32 diesels, 21 105 hp, 3 electric motors,
Comment: Design contract to Versatile Pacific Shipyards, Vancouver m December 1 987 Ship to be 5 000 kW 2 shafts
1
fitted for research work. To be capable of maintaining a speed of 3 knots m 2 5 m thick first year ice Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 1 5 000 at 3 5 knots
1 1
Should be completed in 1 993. Complement: 52
Helicopters: 1 Bell 21 2
1 GULF CLASS Comment: Contract date 25 May 1 984, laid down 23 August 1 985, launched 3 January 1 987; she is
officially designated as "Medium Gulf/ River Icebreaker Although similar in many ways to the "R"
'
Name No Builders Commissioned class she has a different hull form particularly at the bow and a very different propulsion system
LOUIS S.ST. LAURENT Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal Oct 1969 Fitted with Wartsila air bubbling system which is also in the Sir Humphrey Gilbert Based at
Dartmouth tor operations in the Gulf of St Laurence
Displacement, tons: 13 800 full load
Measurement, tons: 908 gross, 5 370 net
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 366 5 80 ' 31 (1717 - 24 4 9 5)
Main machinery: Turbo-electric, 3 sets geared turbines. 24 000 shp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 17.5 Range, miles: 16 000 at 13 5 knots
Complement: 77
Helicopters: 2 light type, such as BO 105CBS
Comment: Launched on 3 December 1 966, Larger than any of the former Coast Guard icebreakers.
Helicopter hangar fitted below the flight deck, with an elevator to raise the two helicopters to the
deck when required Two 49
(15 m) landing craft embarked Mid life modernisation July 1 988
2 ft
to November 1 990 main engines with a diesel-electric system, adding a more
to include replacing
efficient ice breaking bow with an air bubbler system and improving helicopter and heavy lift
equipment facilities In addition the complement is reduced to 56
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84 CANADA (COAST GUARD) / Heavy icebreakers— Light icebreakers/Navaids tenders
3 "R" CLASS (ICEBREAKERS) HEAVY ICEBREAKER/CABLE SHIP
Ndriie Builders Commissioned
PIERRE RADISSON Burrafd D Co
Vancouver,
D, Ltd, BC June 1 978 Name Builders Commissioned
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN Burrard D,D. Co
Ltd, Vancouver, BC Mar 1979 JOHN CABOT Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal July 1965
DESGROSEILLIERS Port WellerD.D Co Ltd, Ontario Aug 1983
Displacement, tons: 6 375 full load
Displacement, tons: 6 400 standard, 8 1 80 (7 594, Des Gioseillieis) full load Measurement, tons: 5 234 gross, 2 069 net
Measurement, tons: 5 910 gross, 1 678 net Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 3 2 60 22 (955 " 18.3 * 67}
Dimensions, feet (metres): 322 64 « 23 6 (98 1 - 795 - 7 2) Main machinery: Diesel -electric, 4 Fairbanks- Morse 38D 8-1 2 diesels, 9 000 shp, 2 shafts
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 6 Montreal Loco MLW/ 251 V-16F diesels, 17 580 hp; 2 electric Speed, knots; 5 Range, miles: 1 000 at 2 knots
1 1
motors, 13 600 lip, 2 shafts
Complement: 76
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 1 5 000 at 1 3 5 knots
1
Helicopters: 1 light type, such as Bell 206L
Complement: 59
Helicopters: 1 Bell 212 Comment: LaiddownMayl 963and launched on 15Apri II 964 Combination cable repair ship and
icebreaker Designed to repair and lay cable over the bow only For use in East Coast and Arctic
waters Bow waterjet reaction manoeuvring system, heeling tanks and Flume stabilisation system-
Comment: First two ordered on 1 May 1 975 Piene Radisson laid down on 6 February 1 976 and 1
Three circular storage holds handle a total of 400 miles of submarine cable.
launched on 3 June 1 977 Fianklin laid down on 4 January 1 977, launched on 1 March 1 978, Des
Gioseillieis ordered 1980, launched on 20 February 1982,
» T.
JOHN CABOT 11986 GilbeitGyssels
PIERRE RADISSON 1 986, Canadian Coast Guard
Name Builders Commissioned LIGHT ICEBREAKERS/NAVAIDS TENDERS
JOHN A MACDONALD Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon Sep 1960
Displacement, tons: 9 60 full load 1 6 TYPE 1100
Measurement, tons: 6 86 gross; 2 212 net
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 3T5 70 28 2 (96 ' 21 3 - ' 8 6) Name No Builders Commissioned
Main machinery; Diesel electiic, 9 Fairbanks -Morse 38D 1 /8 diesels, 15 000 shp; 3 shafts MARTHA L BLACK — Versatile Pacific, Vancouver, BC 30 Apr 1986
Speed, knots; 5 Range, miles; 20 000 at 1 knots
1 1
GEORGE PEARKES
R. — Versatile Pacific, Vancouver, BC 1 7 Apr 1986
Complement: 70 EDWARD CORNWALLIS — Marine Industries Ltd, Tracy, Quebec 14 Aug 1986
Helicopters: 3 light type, such as BO 105CBS SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER — Marine Industries Ltd, Tracy, Quebec 1 3 Feb 1987
SIR WILFRID LAURIER — Canadian Shipbuilding Ltd, Collingwood, 1 5 Nov 1986
Comment; Launched 3 October 1 959. Ontario
ANN HARVEY — Halifax Industries Ltd, Halifax, NS 29 June 1 987
Displacement, tons; 4 662
Measurement, tons: 3818 {Martha L Black). 3 809 {George R Pearkes), 3812 {Sii Wilfrid
727 (lemainder) gross
iaurier). 3
Dimensions, feet (metres): 272 2 53 8 9 fSJ
1 16 21 5 8)
Main machinery; Diesel-electric, 3 Bombadier/AIco 12V-251 diesels, 3 Canadian General Electric
generators, 2 000 kW each, 2 Canadian General Electric motors, 8 450 hp; 2 shafts, bow thrusters
Speed, knots: 1 5 5 Range, miles: 6 500 at 1 5 knots
Complement; 40 plus 1 2 spare berths
Helicopters; 1 light type, such as Bell 206L.
'•I ' >
JOHN A MACDONALD 1984, Canadian Coast Guard
Name No Builders Commissioned
NORMAN McLEOD ROGERS — Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal Oct 1969
Displacement, tons: 6 320 full load
Measurement, tons: 4 1 79 gross; 847 net 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 294 9 62b 20 (89 9 ' 19 1 6 1 •
Main machinery: CODAG, 4 Fairbanks-Morse 1 2-cyl diesels, 8 000 hp
2 General Electric W-41 G diesels and 2 gas turbines powering 2 electric motors, 1 2 000 shp, 2
shafts
ANN HARVEY 1/1988. Fedor Steer
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 56
Helicopters: 1 light type, such as BO 105CBS
Comment: Originally had four diesels, two gas-turbines
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NORMAN McLEOD ROGER :;, ; 988. van Ginderen Collection EDWARD CORNWALLIS 1986. Canadian Coast Guard
Light icebreakers/ Navaids tenders — Ice strengthened navaids tenders / CANADA (COAST GUARD) 85
2 TYPE 1050 Nome Builders Commissioned
SIR HUMPHREY GILBERT Davie Shipt>uilding Ltd. Lauzon June 1959
N.inir
Builders Commissioned
Vito Construction Ltd, Delta. BC 4 July 1985 Displacement, tons: 3 000 full load
SAMUEL RISLEY Measurement, tons: 2 22 gross, 728 net
EARL GREY Pictou Shipyards Ltd, P(Ctou, NS 30 May 1986 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 238 « 48 « 16 3 ('72 5 74 6 5J
935 Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels: 4 250 hp, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 2 full load
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 10 000 at 1 1 knots
Measurement, tons: 1 988 gross, 1 643 net
1
Complement: 41
Dimensions, feet (metres): 228 7 - 44 9 « 22 (69.7 » 137 « 6 7)
Helicopters: Bell206L/L-l
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 diesel generators; 2 electric motors. 8 800 bhp (8 970 bhp
1
Samuel Risley), 2 shafts
Comment: First Canadian Coast Guard vessel to be fitted with an air-bubbling system In 1 984-85
Speed, knots: 14 5
completed a major refit which included a diesel -electric a/c-a/c propulsion system, the fitting of a
Complement: 24
new bow and a new derrick
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SAIWUEL RISLEY 7986, Canadian Coast Guard
SIRHUMPHREYGILBERT 7986. Canadian Coast Guard
Name Builders Commissioned
GRIFFON Davie Shipbuilding Ltd. Lauzon Dec 1970 Name Builders Commissioned
WILLIAM Halifax Shipyards, Halifax. NS 1959
Displacement, tons: 3 096 (ex-S/r William Alexander)
Measurement, tons: 2 212 gross, 752 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 233 9 » 49 « 1 5 5 ("77 J 74 9 « 4 7;
Displacement, tons: 3 600
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 Fairbanks- Morse 38D 8 1/8 diesels. 4 000 hp. 2 shafts
Measurement, tons: 2 1 54 gross. 989 net
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 5 500 at 1 knots
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 272 5 • 45 1 7 5 ("SJ 137 53)
Complement: 40 Main machinery: Diesel -electric, 4 310 hp. 2 shafts
Helicopters: Platform for 1 light type, such as Bell 206L-
Speed, knots: 3 5 1
Complement: 40
Helicopters! Bell206L/L-1
ICE STRENGTHENED NAVAIDS TENDERS
Name Builders Commissioned
TUPPER Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel Dec 9591
SIMON ERASER Burrard Dry Dock Co Ltd, Vancouver Feb 960 1
'*HWlWl»HIMrii'!g"-**'*'" Displacement, tons: 375 full load
1
Measurement, tons: 358 gross. 419 net
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 204 5 42 > 14 (624 128-4 3)
Main machinery: Diesel electric. 2 diesels, 2 900 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 knots
1
Complement: 36
Helicopters: Platform for 1 Bell 206L/L-1
Comment: Simon Fraser used primarily for SAR in the Laurentian region and is more properly
GRIFFON 1986. Canadian Coast Guard counted as an Offshore SAR Cutter
Name Builders Commissioned
J. E. BERNIER Davie Shipbuilding Ltd. Lauzon Aug 1967
Displacement, tons: 3 096
Measurement, tons: 2 457 gross; 705 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 231 > 49 « 16 (70 5 » 74 9
Main machinery: Diesel-electric: 4 250 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 8 000 at 1 1 knots
1
Complement: 41
Helicopters: 1 Bell 206L/L-1.
Canadian Coast Guard
Builders Commissioned
Canadian Vickers Ltd, 1962
Displacement, tons: 1 300 full load
Measurement, tons: 961 gross; 361 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 179 1 « 38 « 1 2 5 (54 « 11 6 ' 38)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 000 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 5 000 at
1 knots 1
J E, BLHNILR 72/ 79S4. van Ginderen Collection Complement: 34
86 CANADA (COASTGUARD) / Ice strenghtened nava ids tenders
Name Builders Commissioned Name A/o, Builders Commissioned
NARWHAL Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal July 1963 THOMAS CARLETON St John Dry Dock Ltd 1960
Displacement, tons: 2 220 full load Displacement, tons: 532 full load
1
Measurement, tons: 2 064 gross; 674 net Measurement, tons: 1 247 gross; 378 net
Dimensions, feet (metres)- 259 8 - 42 « 12 5^792 12 8 3.8) Dimensions, feet (metres): 180 4 « 42 1 3 8 ^SS 12 8 - 4 2) •
Main machinery: 2 Cooper Bessemer direct drive diesels, fluid couplings. 2 000 bhp; 2 shafts Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 900 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 9 500 at
1 knots 1 Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 2 500 at 10 knots
1
Complement: 38 Complement: 41
Helicopters: 1 light type, such as BO 105CBS Helicopters: Platform for 1 light type, such as 80 105CBS
Comment: Re engined in 1985 Helicopter deck and hangar added
1986. Canadian Coast Guard
Builders Commissioned
Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon Aug 1 957
Displacement, tons: 1 006 full load
Measurement, tons: 751 gross, 265 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 4 ' 32 1 « 1 1 2 fSO 7
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 200 bhp, 2 shafts
711987. C D Maginley Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 knots
Complement: 31
Name Builders Commissioned
BARTLETT Marine Industries, Sorel 1969
PROVOWALLIS Marine Industries, Sorel 1969
Displacement, tons: 1 620
Measurement, tons: 1 31 7 gross, 491 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 89 3 42 5 5 4 f57 7
1 13-4 7) 1 -
Main machinery: 2 direct drive diesels, 1 760 bhp, 2 shafts, vp propellers
Speed, knots: 2 5 Range, miles: 3 300 at 1 knots
1 1
Complement: 31 (IQBartlett)
MONTMORENCY 7975, Canadian Coast Guard
Name Builders Commissioned
SIR JAMES DOUGLAS Burrard Dry Dock Co Ltd Nov 1 956
Measurement, tons: 564 gross, 1 73 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 149 6 30 8 \0 5(45 6• " 9.4 ' 3.2)
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 850 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2
Complement: 31
PROVOWALLIS / 01 1 985. van Ginderen Collection
Name Builders Commissioned Name Builders Commissioned
TRACY Port Weller Drydocks, Ontario 1968 MONTMAGNY Russel Bros, Owen Sound, Ontario May 1963
Displacement, tons: 300 1 Displacement, tons: 565 full load
Measurement, tons: 963 gross, 290 net Measurement, tons: 497 gross; 95 net 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 181,1 • 38 ' (55 2 ' 11 6
1 2 37)
1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 148 28 9 8 5 (45.1 - 2 6)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric direct; 2 Fairbanks-Morse 38D 8 1/8-8 diesels, 2 000 bhp; 2 Main machinery: Diesel, 000 hp; 2 shafts
1
shafts Speed, knots: 2 1
Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 1 knots Complement: 25
Complement: 35
mS-l CjnadianLnasihusrd MONTMAGNY 6/ 1986, van Ginderen Collection
Shipborne aircraft — Special river navaids tenders / CANADA (COAST GUARD) 87
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT Nome
ROBERT FOULIS
Buildeis
St John Drydock, NB
Commissioned
1969
Numbers/Type: 3 Aerospatiale SA 31 6B Alouelle III
Displacement, tons: 260
Operational speed: 1 3 knots (210 km/h)
1
Measurement, tons: 258 gross; 29 net
Service ceiling: 500 ft (5 200 m/
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 104 « 25 7 9 (31.7 7.6 ' 2 4)
fy/lain machinery: Diesel, 960 bhp, 2 shafts
Range: 290 nm (540km).
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison and SAR helicopter tor Arctic operations Sensors: possible Speed, knots: 2
1
nose-mounted radar Weapons none Complenient 12
Numbers/Type: 6 Bell 206B JetRanger
Operational speed: 1 5 knots (213 kmlh) 1
Service ceiling: 3 500 ft (-4 115 m)
1
Range-.ZGSnm (682 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison and limited SAR helicopter Sensors none Weapons none
Wumbers/Type: 5/2 Bell 206L/206L-1 LongRanger
Operational speed: 108 knots (200kmlh)
Service ceiling: 1 9 000 ft ("5 795 m^
Range: 304 nm (563 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison and limited SAR Sensors none. Weapons: none
Numbers/Type: 5 Bell 21 2
Operational speed: 100 knots (185 km/h)
Service cei ng 3 200 ft ("4 023 m)
I i : 1
Range: 224 nm (415 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Lraison and medium support helicopter Sensors none Weapons
unarmed
Numbers/Type: 16 MBB BO 105CBS
Operational speed: 1 10 knots (204 km/h)
Service ceiling: 20 000 ft (6 090m)
Range: 278 nm (515km)
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison, SAR and shipborne reconnaissance duties, will replace older ROBERT FOULIS 1984. Canadian Coast Guard
single-engmed types Sensors none Weapons unarmed
Numbers/Type: 1 Sikorsky S 61 N
Operational speed: 21 knots (224 km/h)
1
Service ceiling: 1 2 500 ft ("3 8/0 m^
Range: 440 nm (815 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Based on West Coast for long-range SAR and shipborne support to ocean
operations Sensors Bendix search radar Weapons unarmed.
SPECIAL RIVER NAVAIDS TENDERS
SMALL NAVAIDS TENDERS Name
NAHIDIK
Builders
Allied Shipbuilders Ltd, N Vancouver
Commissioned
1974
Name No Builders Commissioned Measurement, tons: 856 gross; 392 net
PARTRIDGE ISLAND Breton Industries, Port Hawkesbury, N S 31 Oct 1985 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 75 2 « 49 9 6 6 (53 4 15 2 - 2)
ILEDES BARQUES Breton Industries, Port Hawkesbury, N S 26 Nov 1985 Main machinery: 2 diesels, 3 200 hp, 2 shafts
ILESAINT-OURS Breton Industries, Port Hawkesbury, N S 15 May 1986 Speed, knots: 14
CARIBOU ISLE — Breton Industries, Port Hawkesbury, N S 16 June 1986 Complement: 1 5
Measurement, tons: 92 gross; 36 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 5 « 19 7 » 4 4 (23 •
14)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 475 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Name Builders Commissioned
Complement: 5
DUMIT Allied Shipbuilders Ltd, N Vancouver 1979
Comment: Type 800.
Measurement, tons: 569 gross, 1 76 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 160 1 « 40 » 5 2 (48 8 >
12 2 « ; 6)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 839 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2
1
Complement: 10
Name Builders Commissioned
TEMBAH Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. N Vancouver 1963
Measurement, tons: 89 gross, 58 net
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 23 25 9 3 (37 5 7 9-09)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 500 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 3
Complement: 9
CARIBOU ISLE 5/1986. Gilbert Gyssels
Name Builders Commissioned
COVE ISLE Canadian D and D , Kingston, Ontario 1980
GULL ISLE Canadian D and D , Kingston, Ontario 1980
Measurement, tons: 80 33 net gross,
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 1 9 7 « 4 6 (20 -
6 14)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 373 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 5
Name No. Builders Commissioned
NAMAO Riverton Boat Works, Manitoba 1975
Displacement, tons: 380
Measurement, tons: 31 8 gross; 107 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 110 28 7 (33.5 > > 8.5 « 2.1)
1978 Canadian Coast Guard
Main machinery: Diesel; 350 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 12
Complement: 1 2
Name Builders Commissioned Name Builders Commissioned
KENOKI Eiieau D D Ltd, Ontario 1964 MISKINAW Allied Shipbuilders Ltd, N Vancouver 1958
Measurement, tons: 375 gross; 1 20 net Measurement, tons: 104 gross, 47 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 05 6 » 32 1 1 '
6.2(32.2 > 9.8 ^ 1.9) Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 - 1 9 7 " 3 9 (19.5 « 6 1.2)
Main machinery: Diesel, 940 bhp; 2 shafts Main machinery: 2 diesels, 358 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10 5 Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 12 Complement: 8
88 CANADA (COASTGUARD) / Special river nava ids tenders — Ice strengthened offshore search and rescue cutters
Name Builders Commissioned Name Builders Commissioned
ECKALOO Vancouver S Y Ltd July 1988 JACKMAN Bel-Aire S Y , Vancouver, EC 1973
Displacement, tons: 534 Displacement, tons: 2 080
Measurement, tons: 661 gross, 21 3 net Measurement, tons: 496 gross; 420 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 60 8 > 44 « 4 ('49 « 73 4 » 12) Dimensions, feet (metres): 74 6 45 1 3 3 ("55 /
1 137 1 ' 4)
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar 351 2 TA, 2 1 20 bhp, 2 shafts Mam machinery: 4 General Motors 16-565C diesels, 6 560 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 13 Speed, knots: 1 5
Complement: 10 Complement: 1 6
Helicopters: Platform for 1 Bell 206L/L-1 Helicopters: Platform (in favourable weather)
Comment: Replaced vessel of the same name Similar design to Dumit. Comment: Transferred to the Coast Guard m 1 ^ Based in Newfoundland.
Name Builders Commissioned
SIR WILFRED G REN FELL Marystown S Y , Newfoundland 1987
Displacement, tons: 3 753
Measurement, tons: 2 403 gross; 664 5 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 224 7 « 49 2 " 1 9 6 (68 5 ^ 15 6)
Main machinery: 4 diesels, diesel electric; 12 860 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16
Complement: 20
"^ Comment: Built on speculation in 1984/85 Modified to include an 85 tonne towing winch and
ECKALOO I''i88 Murray Mciellan Photo additional SAR accommodation and equipment, replaced Grentell m December 987 1 Classified as
a Type 600 largeSAR cutter and based at St John s, Newfoundland
OFFSHORE SEARCH AND RESCUE CUTTER
Note: Up to two Type 600 to be otdered to iep\aceJackman and George E Darby in due course
Name No Builders Commissioned
ALERT Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon 1969
Displacement, tons: 2 025
Measurement, tons: 752
gross, 495 net
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 234 3 39 7 16 1 (71 .4 12 1 4.9) -
Main machinery: Diesel-electnc drive, 2 diesels; 7 874 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 5 1
Complement: 25
Helicopters: 1 light type, such as BO 105CBS
Comment: Based in the Marttimes region
SIRWILFREDGRENFELL 411988, C Thibaudeau
7983, Canadian Coast Guard
Name No Builders Commissioned
MARYHICHENS — Marystown Shipyard Ltd, Newfoundland 1985
Displacement, tons:
ICESTRENGTHENEDOFFSHORESEARCH AND Measurement, Tons:
3 262
464
gross, 673 net
1
RESCUE CUTTERS Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 45 > 5 6 1 ("64 « 13.8 < 4 8)
Main machinery: 2 Burmeister & Wain Alpha 1 8- V28/32-VO diesels, 10 800 hp; 2 shafts, 2 Kort
nozzle cp propellers, bow thrusters
Name Builders Commissioned Speed, knots; 1 5
GEORGE E. DARBY Bel-Aire S Y ,
Vancouver, BC 1972 Complement: 1 9
Displacement, tons: 2 204 Comment; Based in the Maritimes region
Measurement, tons: 942 gross, 458 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 44 9 1 5 4 ('56 / 13 7 « 4.7)
Main machinery: 2 Ruston diesels, 3 937 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 4 1
Complement: 16
Helicopters: Platform (in favourable weather)
Comment: Transferred to the Coast Guard in 1 982. Based in Western region
GEORGE E, DARBY 7986. Canadian Coast Guard MARY HICHENS 1986. Canadian Coast Guard
Ice strengthed offshore search and rescue cutters — SAR self-righting lifeboats / CANADA (COAST GUARD) 89
SMALLSEARCH AND RESCUE CUTTERS SAR SELF-RIGHTING LIFEBOATS
Note: Two Type 500 to be ordered and to replace Racer and Ready m due course
Name Builders Commissioned
Name Builders Commrssfoned WESTPORT Chantiers Maritime du St Laurent, Paspediac, Quebec 1969
RACER Yarrows Ltd. Esquimalt, BC 1963 BICKERTON Chanliers Maritime du Si Laurent, Paspediac, Quebec 1969
READY Burrard Dry Dock, Vancouver, BC 1963
Measurement, tons: ISgross (Westport), 21 gross {Bickerton)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 3 » 1 2 8 - 3 9 ('/3 5 « 59 " 12) {Westport)
Measurement, tons: 39 gross, 34 net
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 2 1 9 7 6 2 ('29 6 ! 9)
44 3 14 1 49 (7J5 4J ' / 5; (Bickerton)
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 2 433 bhp, 2 shafts
Main macfiinery: 2 diesels, 365 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16 (Westport), 14 (Bickerton)
Speed, knots: 9 1
Complement: 1
Complement: 3
Comment: Rall\i and fl^p/d transferred to Navy m 1 983
Name Builders Commissioned
BAMFIELD McKay Cormack Ltd, Victoria, BC 1970
TOFINO McKay Cormack Ltd, Victoria, BC 1970
BULL HARBOUR McKay Cormack Ltd, Victoria, BC 1970
BURIN Georgetown Shipyard, Georgetown, PEI 1973
TOBERMORY Georgetown Shipyard, Georgetown, PEI 1974
WESTFORT Georgetown Shipyard, Georgetown, PEI 1974
(ex Thunder Bay)
BURGEO Georgetown Shipyard, Georgetown, PEI 1974
RACER 1983. Canadian Coast Guard Measurement, tons: 10 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 \ - Ml 2 A (1 3 5 - 39 • 1
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 485 5 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 51
Complement: 3
Name No- Builders Commissioned
SPINDRIFT — CliffRichards Boats, Meaford, Ontario 1965
SPRAY — J, J Taylor & Sons Ltd, Toronto 1964
SPUME — Crew Ltd, Prescott, Ontario 1963
Measurement, tons: 56 gross, 1 7 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 9 16 7 - 4 6 ('2? 5 5 7
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 064 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 12 5
Complement: 4
Comment: Employed on Great Lakes Patrol
1986. Canadian Coast Guard
TOFINO 7/1988. FlorianJentsch
Name Buildeis Commissioned
POINT HENRY Breton Industrial and Machinery 1980
ISLE ROUGE Breton Industrial and Machinery 1980
POINT RACE Pt Hawkesbury, NS 1982
CAPEHURD Pt Hawkesbury, NS 1982 Name Builders Commissioned
SOURIS Hike Metal Products Ltd, Wheatley, Ontario 1985
Displacement, tons: 49 CAPGOELANDS Hike Metal Products Ltd, Wheatley. Ontario 1985
Measurement, tons: 57 gross, 1 4 net
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 8 ' 18 > 5 6 (21 .6 " 55 17) Measurement, tons: 10 gross
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V 396 TC82 diesels. 1 320 hp, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 1 « 1 2 7 « 3 3 (13 5-39' 1)
Speed, knots: 20 Main machinery: Diesels; 462 hp; 2 shafts
Complement: 5
Speed, knots: 14 5
Complement: 3
Comment: Aluminium alloy hulls
HDINI HtNRY 1986. Canadian Coast Guard
90 CANADA (COAST GUARD) / SAR self-righting lifeboats— Hovercraft
Niinte
SHIPPEGAIM
Bui/dets
Eastern Equipment, Montreal, Quebec
Commissioned
1975
CCG COLLEGE CADET SEA TRAINING VESSELS
CLARK'S HARBOUR Eastern Equipment, Montreal, Quebec 1975
SAMBRO Eastern Equipment, Montreal, Quebec 1975 Name Builders Commissioned
LOUISBOURG Eastern Equipment, Montreal, Quebec 1975 MIKULA Kingston S Y , Ontario 1959
PORTMOUTOM Georgetown Shipyaid, Georgetown, PEI 1982
CAP AUX MEULES Georgetown Shipyard, Georgetown, PEI 1982 Displacement, tons: 61 7
Measurement, tons; 526 gross, 1 35 net
IVIeasurement, tons: 1 gross Dimensions, feet (metres): 128 » 30 5 1 1 C39 - 93 - 3 4)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 3 12 7 3 2(13.5 • 39 ' J) Main machinery: Diesel, 372 hp, 1 shaft
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 485 5 hp, 2 shafts Speed, knots: 10
Speed, knots: 12 5 Complement: 9
Complement: 3
Comment: Former Lightship
MIKULA 1986 R Allan
SMALL ICE STRENGTHENED SAR CUTTERS
Name Builders Commissioned
WESTMOUNT U S C,G Yard, Curtis, Maryland, USA 1967
Name Builders Commissioned (ex-CG 101)
HARP Georgetown SY, Georgetown. PEI 12 Dec 1986
HOOD Georgetown SY, Georgetown, PEI 12 Dec 1986 Measurement, tons; 1 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 46 6 12 8' 33 (14 2 39 1)
Displacement, tons: 225 Main machinery: Diesels, 364 5 hp, 2 shafts
Measurement, tons: 1 79 69 netgross; Speed, knots; 1 2 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 80 4 27 6 • 7 9 ('24 5 « 85 « 2 4) Complement; 3
Main machinery; 2 diesels, 850 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 500 at 1 knots
Complement: 7 plus 1 spare berths
Comment; Ordered 26 April 1 985 and launched in September and November 1 986 Type 200
SURVEY AND SOUNDING VESSELS
Name No Builders Commissioned
NICOLET Collingwood S Y , Ontario 1966
Displacement, tons: 935 full load
Measurement, tons: 887 gross, 1 47 net
Dimensions, feet (metres); 69 6 ' 36 4 1 10 2 (-S; 7 '//?< 3,7;
SMALL SAR CRAFT Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 237 bhp. 2 shafts, vp propellers
Speed, knots: 3 1
Complement; 27
Name Builders Commissioned
MALLARD Matsumoto Shipyard, Vancouver, B C 1985
SKUA Matsumoto Shipyaid, Vancouver, B C 1986
OSPREY Matsumoto Shipyard, Vancouver, B C 1986
STERNE Matsumoto Shipyard, Vancouver, B C 1987
Measurement, tons; 1 5 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres); 40 8 1 3 2 •
4 2 i'/2 4 4 7 7 j;
Main machinery; Diesels. 637 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 26
Complement; 3
Comment: Type 100 utility craft
Name Measurement, tons Speed, knots Built
CGR100 9 2 gross 26 1986
BITTERN 20 gross 26 1982 NICOLET 1986. Canadian Coast Guard
SORA 20 gross 12 1968
SWIFT 5 gross 36 1981
TEAL (ex CG 120) — 20 1972
CG119 20 gross
—
18 1973 HOVERCRAFT
CCGCTEAL 20 1972
AVOCET 20 gross 15 1973
3SR.I\I6TYPE
Displacement, tons; 9 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 48 5 23 3 9 (skirt) (148 7 1.2)
Main machinery; Gnome Model 1050 gas turbine; 1050 hp
1
Speed, knots: 60 Range, miles: 1 70 at 54 knots
Complement; 3
Comment; Built in 1968 and 1 977 Based at Vancouver and Parksville, B C Can carry up to 6 tons of
equipment
W *1
BITTERN 1986. Canadian Coast Guard SR N6Type 7 986, Canadian Coast Guard
Hovercraft / CANADA (COAST GUARD) — Introduction /CHILE 91
AP 1-88/200 TYPE
Name No Builders Commissioned
WABAN-AKI — British Hovercraft Corps, Cowes 15 July 1987
Dimensions, feet (metres): 48 5 23 - 19 6 ('74fl " 7 " 6 6) (height on cushion)
Main machinery: 4 diesel engines
Speed, knots: 50
Complement: 3
Cargo capacity: 20 tons
Comment: Based at Quebec and capable of year round operation as a Navaid Tender for flood
control operations in the St Lawrence Fitted with a hydraulic crane Replaced the Voyageur.
WABAN-AKI 7957. Canadian Coast Guard
DEPARTMENTOF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
Note: The Fisheries and Oceans fleet of Fishery Patrol, Research
and Survey Vessels consists of some 250 larger ships and craft and
more than 500 small craft under 20 ft (6 7 m) m length It is
Canada's second largest civilian -manned fleet Leonard J Cow/ey
fitted with a helicopter deck and telescopic hangar
CAPE VERDE
Bases Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence Praia,main naval base Lloyd's Register of S flipping
Colonel Julio de Carvalho Porto Grande {Isle de Sao Vicente), naval repair yard being built 35 vessels of 1 7 1 48 tons gross
with Soviet assistance
Personnel
1989:160
3 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) 2 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75,4 x 17 » 6 2 ('25 » 5 2 ' / 9)
Main machinery: 2 M50 F4 diesels, 2 400 hp, 2 shafts Displacement, tons: 1 45 standard, 70 full load 1
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 100 at 1 5 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 3 8 - 22 » 4 9 ("34 7 « 6 7 » / 5)
Complement: 7 1 Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin); 85° elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km ('2 7 nm). weight of
Guns: 4 -14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs shell 54 kg
Depth charges: 12
Comment: Transferred 1 980 Radars: Surface search Pot Head. I band
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
1 Ex-SOVIET "BIYA" CLASS (SURVEY SHIP) Comment: Supplied without the usual four torpedo tubes Delivered March and July 1 979
5th JULY A 450
Displacement, tons: 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 180 4 32 1 85 (55 ' 9 8 ' 2 6)
-
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 1 200 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 4 700 at 1 1 knots
Complement: 25
Comment: Transferred in 1979
CHILE
Naval Air Stations and Organisation Future Plans
Minister of National Defence Having won the battle to own all military aircraft flying over the In mid 1988 it was announced that the Chilean Navy hopes to
Vice Admiral Patricio Carvaial sea. a fixed wing squadron of about 20 CASA/ENAER Halcon is acquire four additional "Leander" class frigates, two more "Type
envisaged when finances permit 209 (1300)" submarines and four more "Reshef" class missile
El Belloto (Valparaiso). Almirante Von Schroeders (Punta attack craft during the next five years The submarines and missile
Headquarters' Appointments Arenas). Guardiamanna Zahartu (Puerto Williams) A new air attack craft may be built locally
station withal 750 m runway (extendable to 2 000) is operational A further project calls for the replacement of Higgins by two
Commander -in- Ch/ef of the Navy at Concon Sur. Vma del Mar utility aircraft carriers, which it is stated would be reduced versions
Admiral Jose Toribio Merino Castro Four Squadrons VPl (MP) Bandeirante. HS1 (Helicopters) of the RFA Argus (or something on the lines of the conversion of
Chief of the Naval Staff Alouette III. Super Puma. Dauphin. VC1 (GP) Bandeirante, the container ship Argent) These vessels would displace about
Vice Admiral Jorge Sepulveda Ortiz Aviocar. JetRangers; VT1 (Training) PilatusPC-7 1 2 000 tons each and would be built on generally mercantile lines
Flag Officer. Navat Aviation. but to naval standards of internal water-tight integrity and with
Rear Admiral Claudio Aguayo provision for "plugging-in" aviation support and armament
Flag Officer. Marines Infanteria de Marina modules on a containerised basis to enable them to operate four to
Rear Admiral Carlos Blanlot six VTOL aircraft and similar number of helicopters each The two
Personnel, 5 200 vessels would normally operate on commercial charter but would
Organisation 4 detachments each comprising Amphibious War join the \^avy for approximately a month each year during fleet
Diplomatic Representation fare. Coast Defence and Local Security Also embarked are exercises
detachments of commandos, engineering units and a logistic
Naval Attache in Lima. battalion Strength of the Fleet
Captain Renato Valenzuela Ugarte 1st Marine Infantry Detachment "Patricio Lynch At Iquique "
Naval Attache in London. The Hague and Stockholm. 2nd Marine Infantry Detachment Miller' At Vina del Mar Type Active Building
Rear Admiral Rafael Gonzalez Rees 3rd Marine Infantry Detachment "Sargenio Aldea At * Patrol Submari nes 4 (2)
Naval Attache in Washington. Talcahuano Cruiser 1
Rear Admiral Alfredo Gallegos Villalobos 4th Marine Infantry Detachment "Cochrane" At Punta Arenas, Destroyers 8
Naval Attache in Paris 51Commando Group At Valparaiso Frigates 2 (4)
Captain Hernan Couyoumdjian Bergamali Some embarked units, commando and engineering units and a Patrol Ships 3
logistics battalion Landing Ships (Tank) 3
Equipment Infantry personnel and support weapons; LVTP 5 Landing Craft 2
Personnel amphibious assault vehicles; MOWAG Roland APCs, light field Fast Attack Craift (Missile) 4
artillery Fast Attack Cr£ift (Torpedo) 4
(a) 1989: 24 700 (excluding Marines) Large Patrol Craft 1
(b) 2 years' national service Survey Ship 1
Naval Bases Sail Training Ships 2
Transports 3
Command Organisation Valparaiso. Main naval base, schools, repair yard HQ 1st Naval Tankers 4
Zone, Air station Floating Docks 4
Northern Naval District HQ at Iquique. From Peruvian frontier to Talcahuano Naval base, schools, major repair yard (two dry docks, Tugs 3
26 S three floating docks), two floating cranes, HO 2nd Naval Zone Submarine Support Ship 1
1 St Naval Zone. HO at Valparaiso. From 26''S to Topocalma Point Submarine Base Coast Guard 28
(33°S), Punta Arenas, Naval base Dockyard with slipway having building
2nd Naval Zone HQ at Talcahuano. From Topocalma Point to and repair facilities HQ 3rd Naval Zone. Air station Mercantile Marine
47-S. Iquique Small naval base HQ Northern Naval District
3rd Naval Zone HQ at Punta Arenas. From 47'S to South Pole Puerto Montt Small naval base Lloyd's Register of Shipping
including Beagle Naval District, Puerto Williams. Small naval base. Air station. 287 vessels of 603 557 tons gross
92 CHILE/ Introduction — Submarines
DELETIONS
Cruisers Patrol Forces Miscellaneous
1986 /-a^offe (sold for scrap, Aug) 1986 Z.(en/ur (sold for scrap. Aug) 1987 Co/oco/o (sunk)
1988 Aquiles (ex-Tjaldur)
PENNANT LIST
Note: Chilean naval vessels no longer carry pennant numbers.
Submarines Light Forces Transports
20 Thomson 30 Casma AP47 Aquiles
21 Simpson 31 Chipana no Meteoro
22 O'Brien 32 Iquique 112 Grumete Perez
23 Hyatt 33 Covadonga
37 Papudo
80 Guacolda
Cruisers
81 Fresia Tankers
82 Quidora
02 OHiggms
83 Tegualda 52 Almirante Jorge Montt
53 Araucano
Destroyers/ Frigates Survey Ship AP48 Aguila
YOG 101 Guardian Brito
06 Condell 64 Yelcho
07 Almirante Lynch
11 Capitan Prat Training Ship
12 Almirante Cochrane Tug
14 Almirante Latorre 43 Esmeralda
Galvez
15 Blanco Encalada ATF65 Janqueo
16 Ministro Zenteno Submarine Support Ship ATF66 Galvanno
17 Ministro Portales
18 Almirante Riveros 70 Angamos
19 Almirante Williams
Amphibious Forces
Floating Docks
Patrol Forces 90 Elicuta
91 Maipo 131 Ingeniero Mery
45 Piloto Pardo 92 Rancagua 132 Mutilla
62 Lautaro 93 Chacabuco — Valparaiso III
63 Sargento Aldea 94 Orompello — Manterola
SUBMARINES
2 + (2) "209" CLASS (TYPE 1300)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
THOWISON 20 Howaldtswerke 1 Nov 1980 28 Oct 1982 Apr 1984
SIMPSOIM 21 Howaldtswerke 15 Feb 1982 29 July 1983 Dec 1984
Displacement, tons: 1 260 surfaced. 390 dived 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 95 2 20 3 18
{595 62 55)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric. 4 MTU 1 2V-493-A280diesels;
Pillei alternators. Siemens electric motor. 5 000 shp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots: surfaced. 21 5 dived
1 1
Range, miles: 400 at 4 knots surfaced; 16 at 21 5 knots dived:
8 200 at 8 knots snorkel
Complement: 32 (5 officers)
Torpedoes: 8—21 m (533 mm) bow tubes 14 AEG SUT;
wire-guided; active homing to 12 km (6 5 nm) at 35 knots.
passive homing to 28 km ( 15 nm) at 23 knots, warhead 250 kg
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso II, band; I
surfaced range 31 km (17 nm} foi m- target 1
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3. hull-mounted, active/passive search
and attack, medium frequency
Programmes: Ordered from Howaldtswerke, Kiel in 1980 Twi
moie projected in 988 five year plan
1
Structure: Fin and associated masts lengthened by 50 cm li
cope with wave size off Chilean coast
THOMSON 1984. Howaldtswerke
2 BRITISH "OBERON" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
O'BRIEN 22 Scott- Lithgow 17Jan 1971 21 Dec 1972 Apr 1976
HYATT (ex-Conc/e//) 23 Scott Lithgow 10 Jan 1972 26 Sep 1973 27 Sep 1976
Displacement, tons: 1 610 standard, 2 030 surfaced; 2 410
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 295 2 265-181
(90 81 -5 5)
'
Main machinery: Diesel-electnc, 2 Admiralty Standard Range I
diesels. 3 680 bhp, 2 electric motors, 6 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 surfaced. 1 7 dived
Complement: 65 (7 officers)
Torpedoes: 8—21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stern) 22 AEG
SUT; wire-guided. active homing to 12 km (6 5nm) at 35 knots.
passive homing to 28 km ( 75 nm) at 23 knots; warhead 250 kg
Radars: Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1 006. band, surfaced I
range 117km (64 nm)
Sonars: BAC Type 2007. flank array, passive, long range, low
frequency
EMI Type 1 87, bow -mounted; passive/active search and attar I
medium frequency
Programmes: Ordered from Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering
Co Ltd, Greenock, late 969 Both 1 on
suffered delays in fitting
due to re-cabling and a minor explosion in Hyatt in Januai
1976
Operational: Stern tubes may no longer be used Boi:
submarines collided in May 1987 and scheduled refits wen
slightly advanced 1983, Chilean Navy
Cruiser — Destroyers /CHILE 93
CRUISER
1 Ex-US "BROOKLYN" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
O'HIGGINS (ex-USS Brooklvn CL 40) 02 New York Navy Yard 12 Mar 1935 30 Nov 1 936 30 Sep 1937
Displacement, tons: 000 standard, 1 3 500 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 608 3 - 69 24 -
(185 4 '21 -7 3)
Main machinery: Parsons geared turbines, 100 000 shp; 4
shafts 8 Babcock & Wilcox Express type boilers
Speed, knots: 32 5 Range, miles: 7 600 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 888 to 975
Guns: 15— 6 m (152mm)/47 (5 triple) Mk 16, 10 rounds/mmute
to 23 5 km (1 3 nm), weight of shell 46 5 kg
8—5 in (127 mm)l25 Mk 27, 22 rounds/mmute to 16 5 km (9
nm): weight of shell 25 kg
28 Bofors 40 mm/60 (4 quad, 6 twin Mk 2 and Mk 1). 80°
elevation; 1 20 rounds/minute to 1 km (5 5 nm). weight of shell
89 kg
24 0erlikon 20 mm/80 (single, twin)
Fire control: 2 Mk 34 directors for 6 in armament
Radars: Air search: RCA SPS 1 2, D band.
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10, G band
Helicopters: 1 Bell 206B JetRanger O'HIGGINS
Programmes: Former cruiser of the US "Brooklyn" class
Purchased from the USA in 1 951 at a price representing 1 per Structure: Hangar The hangar in the hull right aft could Operational: Oil fuel, 2 100 tons The ship is in good condition
cent of original cost (537 million) plus the expense of accommodate six aircraft if necessary together with engine and will remain m service while plans for mini VTOL ships are
reconditioning. Again refitted in USA 1957-58 Damaged by spares and duplicate parts, though four aircraft is the normal considered
grounding on 1 2 August 1974 She was subsequently used capacity Above the hangar two mounted as far
catapults were
as an alongside accommodation ship and was no longer outboard as possible but have been removed and a revolving
considered operational However, after a very expensive refit in crane was placed at the stern extremity overhanging the aircraft
1 977/78 she was again recommissioned hatch
Armour, inches (mm): Belt 4 — 1% (702—38). Decks 3—2
(76—51). Turrets 5—3 (127—76), Conning tower 8 (203)
DESTROYERS
4 Ex-BRITISH "COUNTY" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CAPITAN PRAT(ex-HMS/Vo;/o/A) 11 Swan Hunter, Wallsend 15 Mar 1966 16 Nov 1967 7 Mat 1970
ALMIRANTE COCHRANE (ex HMS/lnrnm) 12 Fairfield S B & Eng Co Ltd, Govan 20 Jan 1966 19 Oct 1967 14 July 1970
ALMIRANTE LATORRE (ex HMS 6/amofffan) 14 Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 13 Sep 1962 9 July 1964 11 Oct 1966
BLANCO ENCALADA (ex HMSf//e) 15 Fairfield S B & Eng Co Ltd, Govan 1 June 1962 9 July 1964 21 June 1966
Displacement, tons: 5 440 standard, 6 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 520 5 54 20 5
(J58 7 16 5 6 3)
Main machinery: COSAG; 2 AEI sets geared steam turbines;
30 000 shp, 4 English electric G6 gas turbines; 30 000 shp, 2
shafts 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 49 2 kg/cm', 51 OC
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 3 500 at 28 knots
Complement: 470 (36 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O; inertial cruise
guidance; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach;
warhead 1 65 kg HE; sea-skimmer
SAM Shorts Seaslug Mk 2 (12 and 14 only) 0; limited
anti-surface role; range 45 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach, warhead HE;
beam riding,
•"•iWHRAU.tt -_
2 Shorts Seacat quad launchers
anti-surface role; optical/radar guidance to 5
subsonic speed; warhead HE
(not in 14)
km
0,
(3
limited
nm) at t HKwnnniMpnMiiMn
Guns: 2 Vickers 4 5 in (1 15 mm) Mk 6 semi-automatic (twin) O;
80" elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 3 nm)
anti -surface, 6 km (3 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 45 kg,
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 0; 55" elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute
to 2 km
1 2 7 mm (single or twin) MGs
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CorvusS-barrelled trainable Chaff
rocket launchers; distraction or centroid patterns to 1 km
2 Wallop Barricade double layer Chaff rocket launchers. 6 sets
triple-barrelled with four modes of fire
ESM; UA 8/9; radar warning
Fire control: Gunnery MRS
3 system Seacat 2 GWS 22 systems BLANCO ENCALADA (modified) 1 988 Chilean Navy
(not in 14) ADAWSl action data automation
Radars: Air search: Marconi Type 965 M or 966 (14 and 15), I
band. Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 319B Alouette III (12 and 14) or Barak) and new communications and ECM equipment
Surface search: Marconi Type 992 R O, E/F band, range 55 km (30 ® 2 NAS 332F Super Puma (1 1 and 1 5) Almirante Latorre was transferred with 40 mm
guns in lieu of Sea
nm). Cats (damaged in the Falklands War)
Air control: Admiralty Type 277 M 0; E band Programmes: Transferred 6 April 1982 (Prat). 22 June 1984 Structure: Blanco Encalada is now markedly different in
Navigation: Decca Type 978/1006, I band (Cochiane). 3 October 1986 (Latorre) and 12 August 1987 appearance from her two half-sisters with a greatly enlarged
Fire control:Gunnery; Plessey Type 903 0; band I (Blanco Encalada) Extensive refits carried out after transfer flight deck continued right aft to accommodate two large
Seaslug, Marconi Type 901 (not in 15) «E>; G/H band Glamorgan renamed Almiiante Latorre after the Swedish built helicopters simultaneously, making her effectively flush -decked
Seacat, Two Plessey Type 904 (not in 14) <D, band I cruiser which paid off in 1 986 The hangar has also been completely rebuilt and now resembles
Sonars: Kelvin Hughes Type 162 M, hull-mounted, sideways Modernisation: Blanco Encalada converted at Talcahuano into that of the fleet oiler Monti (ex-RFA Tidepool)
looking classification; high-frequency helicopter carrier for two Super Pumas completed May 1988, Operational: In early 1987 Prat was seriously damaged by fire
Graseby Type 184 M or Type 1 84 S (15); hull mounted; active Capitan Piat to follow m 1 989. The remaining two will serve as but was again fully operational by September 1 987
search and attack; medium range; 7-9 kHz, Flagships. All of the class to get PDMS (either VL Seawolf
ALMIRANTE COCHRANE (Scale 1 . ; 200) Ian Stuiton
94 CHILE/ Destroyers
2 "ALMIRANTE" CLASS
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
ALMIRANTE RIVEROS 18 Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Barrow 12 Apr 1957 1 2 Dec1 958 31 Dec 1960
ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS 19 Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Barrow 20 June 1956 5 May 1958 26 Mar 1960
Displacement, tons: 2 730 standard. 3 300 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 402 " 43 ^ 13 3
(1225 '131-4)
Main machinery: 2 Parsons Pametrada geared turbines; 54 000
shp; 2 shafts 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 43 3 kg/cm^ 454X
Speed, knots: 34 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 6 knots
Complement: 266 (1 7 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale WIM 38 Exocet O; inertial cruise
guidance, active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach;
warhead 1 65 kg, sea-skimmer 'ALMIRANTE- Class (Scale 1 1 200)
SAM 2 Shorts Seacat quad launchers 0, limited anti-surface role,
1 6 reloads; optical/radar guidance to 5 km (3 nm) at subsonic
speed, warhead HE
Guns: 3 or 4 Vickers4 in f 702mm>/60 Mk(N)R 0; 75* elevation,
40 rounds/minute to 18 km (10 nm) anti-surface, 1 2 km (6 5
nm} anti-aircraft, weight of shell 16 kg
4 Bofors 40 mm/70 O, 90° elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2
km (6 5 nm} anti-surface; 4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of
shell 2 4 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk
44 Mod 1 active homing to 5 5 km (3 nm) at 30 knots, warhead
,
34 kg
A/S mortars: 2 Admiralty Squid DC mortars (3-barrelled) 0,
range 800 m, warhead 52 kg
Countermeasures: ESM WLR-1, 1 radar warning
Fire control: 2 Signaal M-4 directors for Seacat SAMs, Ferranti
action data system with autonomous displays
Radars: One Plessey AWS O; range 1 10km fSOnm.)
Air search 1
Air/surface search One Marconi SNW 10 0; E/F band
Navigation Racal Decca 1629, band, range 88 km (46 nm)
I
Fire control Two SGR 102 0, l/J band
Sonars: One Graseby Type 184 B, hull mounted, active search
and attack; medium frequency
Programmes: Ordered in May 1 955 Layout and general
arrangements are conventional
Modernisation: Both modernised by Swan Hunter in co-
operation with Plessey Almnante Williams in 1971-74 and
Almnante Riveras in 1973-75 More recently both have
undergone a further extensive refit with the addition of modern
electronic equipment
Operational: 4 in guns removed one at a time for refurbishment at
Talcahuano Ships are operating minus one or two turrets each
while the work is done. 1986-88 In Almnante Williams the Y
turret position is used as a helicopter platform
ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS 1987
2 Ex-US "ALLEN M. SUMNER (FRAM II)" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MINISTROZENTENO (ex USS C/iartes S Spefry DD 697) 16 Todd (Pacific) Shipyards 1944 30 Sep 1944 26 Dec 1944
MINISTRO PORTALES (ex-USS Doug/as H fox DD 779) 17 Tacoma Shipbuilding Co Seattle 1944 30 Sep 1944 26 Dec 1944
Displacement, tons: 2 200 standard. 3 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376 5 409-19
(1148 12 4 58)
•
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines, 60 000 shp, 2 shafts, 4
Foster Wheeler/Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 43 3 kg/cm', 454°C
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 4 500 at 6 knots 1
Complement: 274 (14 officers)
Guns:6USN5in (127mm)l2BMV 38 (3 twin) O, 85" elevation;
1 5 rounds/minute to 1 7 km
(9 nm) anti-surface; 11 km (6 nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 45 kg
2 Bofors 40 mm/60, 90" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km
(6 5 nm) anti-surface, A km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of
•ALLEN M SUMNER" Class (Scale 1 1 200)
shell 89 kg
Torpedoes: 6 324 — mm
Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes 0, Honeywell Mk
44 Mod 1 active homing to 5.5 km (3 nm) at 30 knots, warhead
,
34 kg
A/S mortars: 2 Hedgehog rocket launchers 0, 24 rockets
manually loaded, range 350 m, warhead 26 kg
Countermeasures: ESM WLR 1 radar warning ,
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS for 27 mm guns 1
Radars: Air search: One WestinghouseSPS 37 (Zenteno) O, B/C
band
One Lockheed SPS 40 (Portales). E/F band, range 320 km 7 75 i'
nm).
Surface search One Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10 0; G band
Fire control Western Electric Mk 25 0; l/J band
Sonars: EDO SOS 40. hull-mounted; active search and attack.
medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 31 9B Alouette III O
Programmes: Transferred on 8 January 1 974 by sale
Structure: Fitted for two MM
38 Exocet SSM adjacent to the
torpedo tubes but the missiles have not been embarked since
1982
Opinion: Possible replacements could be Batch 3 gun "Leander"
class
MINISTROZENTENO 1987
Frigates — Land-based maritime aircraft (front line) / CHILE 95
FRIGATES
2 BRITISH "LEANDER" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CONDELL 06 Yarrow & Co Ltd 5 June 1971 12 June 1972 21 Dec 1973
LYNCH 07 Yarrow & Co Ltd 6 Dec 1971 6 Dec 1972 25 May 1974
Displacement, tons: 2 500 standard; 2 962 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 372 » 43 x 18 (screws)
(113 4 13 1• 5 5)
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines; 30 000 shp; 2 shafts 2
Babcock & Wilcox boilers. 38,7 kg/cm=, 450°C
Speed, knots: 29 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 263
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O, inertial cruise
guidance; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nmj at 0.9 Mach;
warhead 1sea-skimmer
65 kg.
SAM; Shorts Seacat quad launcher ©. limited anti-surface role. 1 CONDELL (Scale 1 1 200)
reloads; optical/radar guidance to 5 km (3 nm) at subsonic
speed, warhead HE
Guns: 2 Vickers4,5 in (115 mm) /45 Mk6 (twin) semi-automatic
0. 80° elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 nm)
anti-surface; 6 km (3.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 45 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 O; 55° elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute
to 2 km
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk
44 Mod 1; active homing to 5 5 km (3nm) at 30 knots; warhead
34 kg.
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Corvus 8-barrelled trainable Chaff
rocket launchers; distraction or centroid patterns to 1 km
ESM; UA 8/9; radar intercept.
Fire control: MRS 3 system for gunnery GWS 22 system for
Seacat
Radars: Air search: Marconi Type 965 9; band I
Surface search Marconi Type 992 Q O, E/F band; range 55 km
(30 nm).
Navigation; Decca Type 978. band I
Kelvin Hughes Type 1006, band, range 1 17 km (64 nm)
I
Fire control Plessev Type 903 O: band (for guns) I
Plessey Type 904 0; band (for Seacat)
I
Sonars: Kelvin Hughes Type 162 M. hull-mounted, sideways
looking classification, high frequency
Graseby Type 170 B; hull-mounted; active attack, high
frequency,
Graseby Type 184 M. hull-mounted, active search and attack,
medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 3198 Alouette III <E)
Programmes: Ordered from Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun in the
modernisation programme of the Chilean Navy Until the
Swedish was acquired, Condell. laid down on 5 June
cruiser
1 971 was to have been named Latone Renamed 1971, Both
,
arrived in Chilean waters by February 1 975
Structure: Slightly taller foremasts than British "Leander" class.
No Mortar Mk lOor VDS. Exocet mounted on quarter-deck
Opinion: Chilean Navy hopes to acquire four additional
"Leanders" in due course. CONDELL
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT Numbers/Type: 4 Nurtanio (Aerospatiale) NAS 332F Super Puma
Operational Speed: 51 knots (279km/h)
1
Service ceiling: 5 090 ft ("4 600 m;
1
Numbers/Type: 8 Aerospatiale SA 31 9B Alouette III. Range: 335 nm (620 km}
Operational speed: 1 3 knots (210kmlh). Role/Weapon systems: ASV/ASW helicopters for ALG conversions, surface search and SAR
Service ceiling: 1 500 ft ('3 200 m; secondary roles Sensors Thomson-CSF radar and Alcatel dipping sonar Weapons. ASW. 2 » Mk
Range: 290 nm (540 km). 46 torpedoes or depth bombs ASV, 1 or 2 AM 39 Exocet anti ship missile.
Role/Weapon systems: French built; operated as standard shipborne helicopter; some
shore-based in similar ASW role and for SAR utility duties. Sensors: Omera serach radar.
hand-mounted FLIR Weapons ASW, 1 Mk 44 torpedo
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 6 Embraer EMB-1 1 1 Bandeirante.
Operational speed: 94 knots (360km/h).
1
Service ceiling: 25 500 ft ('7 770m;
Range: 1 590 nm (2 945 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Designated EMB-11 1 N for peacetime EEZ and wartime MR In addition
two Falcon |ets are to be purchased Sensors Eaton-AIL AN/APS-1 28 search radar, ECM/ESM,
searchlight Weapons Strike, 6 • 27 mm or 28 " 70 mm rockets
1
Numbers/Type: 9 Enaer (CASA) A-36 Halcon
SA319BALOUETTEIII 1987. Chilean Navy Operational speed: 450 knots (834km/h)
Service ceiling: 42 000ft (12800m)
Range: 400 nm (740 km).
Numbers/Type: 3 Bell 206B JetRanger. Role/Weapon systems: Reports indicate this advanced trainer will be fitted for maritime strike role
Operational speed: 1 1 5 knots (213km/h). with BAe Sea Eagle guided weapon Sensors ECM, camera. Weapons 2 > DEFA 30 mm or M3
Service ceiling: 13500 ft ('4 775m;. 12.7 mm guns
Range: 368 nm (682 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Some ships and training carried out by torpedo-armed liaison helicopter;
emergency war role for ASW, Four Dauphin ASW ordered in October 1 988. Weapons: ASW; 1 «
Mk 44 torpedo,
Numbers/Type: 10 Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer,
Numbers/Type: 4 Aerospatiale SA 365F Dauphin. Operational speed: 270 knots (500km/h)
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km/ h). Service ceiling: 32 000 ft (9 755m)
Service ceiling: 1 5 000 ft ('4575m;. Range:! 420 nm ('2 650 Am;
Range: 410nm (758km). Role/Weapon systems: Training includes simulated attacks to exercise ships' AA defences;
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopters for escorts to replace SA 31 9B Alouette Ills, Sensors emergency war role for strike operations. Sensors: None. Weapons: 4 « 1 27 mm or similar rockets
Thomson CSF Agrion 15 radar. Weapons; 2 » Mk 46 torpedoes.. and machine gun pods.
96 CHILE/ Patrol forces — Lig ht forces
PATROL FORCES
1 Ex US "SOTOYOMO' CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
LAUTARO (ex USS/IM 122) 62 Levingstone S B Co, Orange 10 June 1943
Displacement, tons: 534 standard. 860 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 143 » 33 9 « 13 ("456 » 10 3-4)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2 278A diesel electric, 1 500 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 1 6 500 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 49
Guns: USN 3 in (76 mm)/50 Mk 26, 85" elevation, 20 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5 nm)
1
km (5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
anti-surface; 9
2 Oerlikon 20 mm; 55" elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
Radars: Navigation Decca 505, band I
Comment: Lautaro launched on 27 November 1942 Originally ocean rescue tug (ATR), transferred
to the Chilean Navy and reclassified as patrol vessel. Oil fuel, 1 87 tons
PILOTO PARDO 1983. Chilean Navy
LIGHT FORCES
4 ISRAELI 'SAAR 3 and 4" CLASSES (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—
MISSILE)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
CASMA (ex-Romah) 30 Haifa Shipyard Mar 1974
CHIPANA lex^Keshet) 31 Haifa Shipyard Oct 1973
IQUIQUE (ex-Hamit) 32 CMN Cherbourg 1969
COVADONGA (ex-Hefz) 33 CMN Cherbourg 1969
Displacement, tons: 41 5 standard. 450 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 190 6 25 8 C5<S 7 8 2 4)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 6V538 TB82 diesels; 1 1 880 shp; 4 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 650 at 30 knots. 4 000 at 1 7 5 knots
1
Complement: 45
Missiles: SSM 4 lAI Gabriel, ladar/optical guidance, semi-active terminal guidance to 18 km ('?0
nm) at 7 Mach. warhead 75 kg HE
Guns: 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm) 1^2 compact; 85° elevation. 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (9 nm)
LAUTARO
anti-surface. 1 2 km (7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm. 55 elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
Countermeasures: Decoys Possible 4 Rafael LRCR Chaff decoy launchers
Radars: Surface search One Thomson- CSF THD 1040 Neptune. E/F band; range 1 10 km (60 nm)
Fire control One Elta Electronics M 2221 I/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
.
1 Ex-US "CHEROKEE" CLASS Programmes: One SAAR 4 transferred late 1979 and second in February U 31 for refit and
deployment to Beagle Channel Two SAAR in December
3 transferred 988 1
Name No Builders Commissioned
SARGENTO ALDEA 63 Charleston S B & D D Co 5 Jan 1944
(ex-USS4//AaM ATF98)
Displacement, tons: 1 235 standard, 640 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 38 5 7 ("62 5 /; 7 5 2;
•
1
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 Busch-Sulzer BS 539 diesels, 3 000 bhp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots, 1 5 000 at 8 knots
1
Complement: 85
Guns: 1 USN
(76 mm)/50 Mk 26, 85° elevation. 20 rounds/minute to
3 in 1 2 km ^6 5 nm)
km (5 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
anti- surface; 9
mm; 55° elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
2 Oerlikon 20
Radars: Surface search. Westmghouse SPS 5, G/H band, range 37 km (20 nm)
Comment: Launched on 22 June 1 943 Transferred on 1 July 1 971 by sale
1988,ChileanNavy
\ST ATTACK CRAFT--TORPEDO)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
GUACOLDA 80 Bazan. Cadiz 30 July 1965
FRESIA 81 Bazan. Cadiz 9 Dec 1965
QUIDORA 82 Bazan. Cadiz 1966
TEGUALDA 83 Bazan. Cadiz 1 966
Displacement, tons: 1 34
Dimensions, feet (metres): 118 1 1 8 4 7 2 ('56 ' 5 6 « 22)
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz 839B6 diesels. 4 800 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 500 at 1 5 knots
1
Complement: 20
SARGENTOALDEA 1983. Chilean Navy Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes for heavyweight anti-ship torpedoes.
Radars: Navigation One Decca 505. band i
Programmes: Built to West German Lurssen design from 1 963 to 1 966 First launched 1 964 To be
replaced by four more "SAAR 4" class in due course.
1 ANTARCTIC PATROL SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
PILOTO PARDO 45 Haarlemsche Scheepsbouw. Netherlands 1959
Displacement, tons: 250 light. 2 000 standard. 3 000 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 39 15('S2 119-46) • •
Main machinery: Diesel-electric. 2 000 hp. shaft 1
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 knots
1
Complement: 56
Military lift: 24tioop5
Guns: 1—3 in (76mm)
Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 31 9B Alouette III
Comment: Antarctic patrol ship, transport and research vessel with reinforced hull to navigate in ice
Launched on 1 1 June 958 Also
1 survey ship by the International Hydrographic Bureau
listed as a
Possible replacement being sought together with an Icebreaker Tug, QUIDORA 9/1981. Chilean Navy
Light forces — Training ships/ CHILE 9^
1 US "PC-1638" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Buildeis Conimtssioned
PAPUDO (ex-US PC 7646) 37 Asmar, Talcahuano 27 Nov 1971
Displacement, tons: 41 2 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 173 7 22 ^0 2 (53 7 ' 3 1 •
a-fc".
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6 567 diesels: 2 800 bhp, 1 — 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 19 Range, miles: 5 000 at 10 knots
Complement: 69 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors40 mm/60, 90" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km ("6 5 nm) anti -surface, 4 km
(2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
4 Oetlikon 20 mm
(2 twin), 50" elevation, 800 rounds/mmute to 2 km anti aircraft, weight of shell
24ka. OROMPELLO 1983. Chilean Navy
A/S mortars: 1 Hedgehog Mk 15 trainable rocket launcher. 24 manually loaded rockets, range
350 m, warhead 26 kg.
Depth charges: 2 K-type throwers; 4 racks
Programmes: Of similar design to the Turkish "Hisar" class built to the US PC plan.
SURVEY SHIP
1 Ex US "CHEROKEE" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
YELCHO 64 Commercial Ironworks, 16 Aug 1943
(ex-USS 7"eAe5faATF93) Portland, Oregon
Displacement, tons: 1 235 standard, 1 640 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 38 5 1 7 (-62 5 r ? 7 5 2/ -
Main machinery: Diesel-electric. 4 General Motors diesels, 3 000 bhp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 7 000 at 5 knots. 5 000 at 8 knots
1 1
Complement: 72 (5 officers)
—
Guns: 1 3 m ^76 mm) Mk 26. 85" elevation. 20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 nm) anti-surface. 9 km
(5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55" elevation; 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
1
Comment: Was fitted pumps and other salvage equipment although this was
with powerful
probably removed on conversion for surveying Yelcho was laid down on 7 September 1942.
launched on 20 March 1943 and loaned to Chile by the USA on 15 May 1960 Employed as
Antarctic research ship and surveying vessel
1983. Chilean Navy
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
3 "BATRAL" CLASS (LSTs)
Name No Builders Commissioned
MAIPO 91 Asmar, Talcahuano 1Jan 1982
RANCAGUA 92 Asmar, Talcahuano 8 Aug 1983
CHACABUCO 93 Asmar, Talcahuano Apr 1986
Displacement, tons: 873 standard, 1 409 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 260 4 42 7 ' 8 2 ('79 4 ' 13-2 5)
Main machinery: 2 SACM V- 1 2 diesels; 3 600 hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers YELCHO 7979 Chilean Navy
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 3 knots
Complement: 49
Military lift: 180 troops, 350 tons
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60 1 Oerlikon 20 mm, 2 — 81 mm mortars.
Radars: Navigation One Decca set, l/J band
Helicopters: Size up to NAS 332F Super Puma
TRAINING SHIPS
Comment; First pair laid down in 1 980 to standard French design with French equipment. Reported
that only two are operational Name No Builders Commissioned
ESMERALDA (ex-Don John de Austiia) 43 Echevarietta. Cadiz 1952
Displacement, tons: 3 420 standard, 3 754 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 2 pp, 360 oa - 44 6 23 (82. 109 8 13 1- 7)
machinery: Fial diesel. 1 400 bhp. shaft
fVlain 1 1
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 8 000 at 8 knots
1 1
Complement: 271 plus 80 cadets
Guns: 2 37 mm saluting guns
Comment: Four-masted schooner originally intended for the Spanish Navy Transferred to Chile on
1 2 May 1 953 Near sister ship of Juan Sebastian de Elcano in the Spanish Navy Refitted Saldanha
Bay, South Africa, 1977 Sail area, 26 910sqft Small training yacht B/ancafsfe/a can carry a crew
of 14 cadets.
BATRAL Class 1987
2 CHILEAN LANDING CRAFT
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
ELICURA 90 Talcahuano 10 Dec 1968
OROMPELLO 94 Dade Dry Dock Co, Miami 15 Sep 1964
Displacement, tons: 290 light; 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 145 » 34 « 1 2 8 ^44 2 104-39)
Main machinery: 2 Cummins VT-1 7-700M diesels, 900 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 2 900 at 9 knots
1
Complement: 20
Military lift: 350 tons
Guns: 3 Oerlikon 20 mm (Elicuta). 55° elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
Radars: Navigation: One Raytheon 500B, l/J band 1
Comment: Two of similar class operated by Chilean Shipping Co, Oil fuel, 77 tons. ESMERALDA 7/1986. W.Donko
'
98 CHILE /Transports — Tugs
TRANSPORTS Name
GUARDIAN BRITO
No.
YOG 101
Builders
Marco Chilena Sa-lquique
Commissioned
1966
(ex-M S Svlvia)
Name No Builders Commissioned
AQUILES AP47 Asmar, Talcahuano 15 July 1988 Displacement, tons: 482 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 29 9 • 23 9 ^0S(39 6 1 ^ 7 3 ' 3 3)
Displacement, tons: 2 767 light, 4 478 full load Main machinery: Motoren 1 WM
diesel, 400 hp; shaft 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 337 8 55 8 » \S(103 17 55(max)) Speed, knots: Range, miles: 3 000 at 8 knots
1
Main machinery: 2 MAK 8 M453B diesels, 7 200 hp, 1 shaft Complement: 8 (1 officer)
Speed, knots: 1 5
Complement: 80 Comment: Small former commercial tanker. Enlarged for naval service at Asmar, Talcahuano after
acquisition 1 3 January 1 983
Military lift: 250 troops
Helicopters: Platform for up to NAS 332F Super Puma
Comment: Ordered 4 October 1 985, launched 4 December 1 987 Can be converted rapidly to act as
hospital ship Has replaced the old /4(?u//es {ex-Tjaldur)
Name No Builders Commissioned SUBMARINE SUPPORT VESSEL
METEORO 110 Asmar, Talcahuano 1967
GRUMETE PEREZ 112 Asmar. Talcahuano 1975
Name No Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 205 AJ^G AMOS (ex- M/\J Puerto Montr. 70 Orenstein & Koppel, 1966
Dimensions, feet (metres) :80 22(24 4 6 7) ex M/M Kobenhavn) West Germany
Main machinery: 1 diesel
Speed, knots: 8 Measurement, tons: 4 616 gross
Military lift: 220 troops Dimensions, feet (metres): 308 2 53 2 3 6 (93 9 ' 162 - 4 M 1)
Main machinery: 2 Lind Pielstick V 8 diesels, 6 500 hp, 2 shafts
Comment: Transferred to Seaman's School as harbour transports Speed, knots: 1 7
Comment: Acquired from Chilean state shipping company early 1 977 for conversion to submarine
support vessel. Entered service early 1 979 Former Chilean and Danish ferry
TANKERS
Name No Builders Commissioned
ALMIRANTE JORGE MONTT 52 Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn 28 June 1963
(ex-RFA Tidepool)
Displacement, tons: 8 531 light, 27 400 full load
Measurement, tons: 8 900 dwt, 1 4 30 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 583 71
1
22(177 6 21 6 9 8)
1
%. .-Ji
-ilL.,
Main machinery: set Pametrada geared turbines, 1 5 000 shp, 1 shaft 2 Babcock & Wilcox
1 boilers;
60kg/cm-', 510C
Speed, knots: 18 3
Complement: 10 1
I
Cargo capacity: 8 000 1 Ions liquids
Guns: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9. 55° elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute 2 km
4 Browning 12 7 mm (2 twin) MGs
Radars: Navigation One Kelvin Hughes 14/12, band
Navy
I
1982. Chilean
Helicopter Control One Kelvin Hughes 14/16, band I
Helicopters: Capacity for 6 SA 31 9B or 3 NAS 332F Super Puma
Comment: Eventually transferred August 1 982, after being delayed by the British in April 1 982 for Note: Huascar. completed 1 865, previously Peruvian monitor, now harbour Flagship at Talcahuano
use in the Falklands' campaign and open to the public as a museum
TUGS
2 "VERITAS" CLASS (TUG/SUPPLY VESSELS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
JANEQUEO {ex-Maersk Transporter) ATF65 Salthammex Batbyggen, 1974
Vestness
ALMIRANTE JORGE MONTT jgS7 GALVARINO {en Maersk Traveller) ATF66 Aukra Bruk, Aukra 1974
Name No Builders Commissioned Displacement, tons: 941 light, 2 380 full load
ARAUCANO 53 Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen 10 Jan 1967 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 91 3 41 4 1 2 8 ("SS 3 72 6 - 3 9)
Main machinery: 2 MAK 8M 553AK diesels, 6 400 hp, 2 shafts, vp propellers, bow thruster
Displacement, tons: 1 7 300 Speed, knots: 14
Dimensions, feet (metres): 497 6 74 9 28 8 (151 7 ^ 228 ^ 88) Complement: 1 1 plus 1 2 spare berths
Main machinery: Burmeister & Wain Type 62 VT 2BF1 40 9-cyl diesel, 10 800bhp, 1 shaft Cargo capacity: 1 400 tons
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 5 5 knots
1
Radars: Navigation Terma Pilot 7T-48
Cargo capacity: 21 26 m' liquid, 1 444 m-' dry
1
Furuno FR 240
Guns: 8 B of or s 40 mm/ 70 (4 twin), 80 elevation, 120rounds/minutetolOkm (5 nm} anti- surface,
3 km ( / 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg Comment: Norway and commissioned into Navy 26 January 1 988 Bollard
Delivered from Maersk,
pull, 70 metric towing winch, 100 tons Fully air-conditioned Designed for towing large
tons,
Comment: Launched on 21 June 1966 semi -submersible platform in extreme weather conditions Ice strengthened-
rf^
gjifc.
'SBH^W
ARAUCANu
JANEQUEO 72/1987. W-Sartori
Name No Builders Commissioned
AGUILA (ex-Ausrralgas) AP48 Suendborg, Denmark 1957 Name Builders Commissioned
GALVEZ Southern Shipbuilders Ltd, Faversham, England June 1975
Measurement, tons: 330 dwt; 397 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 168 3 » 28 5 9 8 (-S? 5 '
<7 3) Measurement, tons: 112 gross
Main machinery: Alpha Diesel; 480 hp, 1 shaft
1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 6 24 « 9 2 ^25 5 « 7 5 « 2.8)
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 knots
Comment: Dockyard tug of Asmar, Talcahuano Small harbour tugs Caupolican. Reyes and Cortes.
Comment: Acquired in 1 984 Former commercial liquid gas carrier and the small personnel transport Sobenes ate also in commission
Floating docks — Coastguard / CHILE 99
FLOATING DOCKS 10 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
PILLAN GC 1801 LLAIMAGC 1806
VALPARAISO III
TRONADORGC 1802 ANTUCOGC1807
RANO KAUGC1803 OSORNOGC 1808
Comment; Of 10 000 tons capacitv and 167 ft (32 1 m) Ordered in 1981 for construction by VILLARRICAGC1804 CHOSHUENCOGC1809
Astilletos y Maestranzas de la Armada Asmar) in Talcahuano Completed 1 985
(
CORCOVADOGC1805 COPAHUEGC1810
Displacement, tons: 43 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 61 17 3 56 (18 6 5 3 • 17)
'
2 Ex-US "ARD 12" CLASS Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V331 TC 82 diesels, 1 740 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 700 at 1 5 knots
INGENIERO MERY (ex US/AflD 25) 131 Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm, 85 elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute
MUTILLA (ex-USARD32) 132 Depth charges: 2 racks
Comment: Of 5 200 tons displacement and 492 ft (150m) Muli/la leased to Chiile on 15 December Comment: Built by Maclaren, Niteroi, Brazil Ordered 977 GRP hulls ^///an commissioned August
1
1 960 and subsequently purchased Ingeniero Mery transferred by sale on 20 April 1 973. Both at 1979 (approx), Tronadoi, August 1980 (approx), Rano Kau and Villainca, November 1980,
Asmar yard, Talcahuano Capacity, 3 000 tons Corcovado.Q March 1981. Llaima. 10 April 1981. Choshuenco and Copahue. 16 April 1982
MANTEROLA
Comment: Of 216 ft (66 m) Built in 1908 In use at Asmar, Talcahuano Capacity, 1 000 tons Also
two Floating Cranes of 30 and 180 tons lift are at Talcahuano
COASTGUARD
2 BUOY TENDERS
Name No Builders Commissioned
MARINEROFUENTEALBA 75 Asmar, Talcahuano 22 July 1966
CABOODGER 76 Asmar. Talcahuano 21 Apr 1967
Displacement, tons: 21 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 80-21 S (24 4 64 2 7)
Main machinery: 1 Cummins diesel, 340 hp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 2 600 at 9 knots
Complement: 1 9
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55' elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute
3 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs 10 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
MAULELPM 1901 LOALPM 1906
LAUCA LPM 1902 MAULIN LPM 1907
ACONCAGUA LPM 1903 COPIAPO LPM 1908
RAPELLPM 1904 CAU-CAU LPM 1909
ISLUGA LPM 1905 PUDETO LPM 1910
Displacement, tons: 1 4
Dimensions, feet (metres): 43 3 5 3 5 f/.? 2 .? 5 1 1 / /;
Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V 331 TC82 diesels, 1 320 bhp 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 18
Guns: 1 Browning 2 7 mm MG
1
Comment: Ordered in August 1 981 Completed by Asenav 1 982-83.
1 HOSPITALSHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
CIRUJANO VIDELA GC 1 1 Asmar Talcahuano 1964
Displacement, tons: 140
Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 7 21 3 - 6 6 f J/ 65 2;
Main machinery: 2 Cummins VT-1 2 700M diesels. 1 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 4 1
Comment: Hospital and dental facilities are fitted A modified version of US PGM 59 design with
larger superstructure and less power Manned by Ministry of Health and operated by Coast Guard
MARINERO FUENTEALBA 1983, Chilean Navy
3 PATROL VESSELS
BELLATRIX LPM 1 91 4 CASTOR LPM 1 91 5 PETROHUE LPM 1916
Displacement, tons: 80. 20 (LPM 191 4 and 1915)
Speed, knots: 9, 15 (LPM 191 4 and 1915)
Comment: Casloi built in 1 968 and Bellatnx in 1 953.
2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT CIRUJANO VIDELA 1982. Chilean Navy
Name No Builders Commissioned
ONA LEP1601 Asenov 1980
YAGAN LEP1602 Asenov 1980
1 SAR CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 79 KIMITAHI LSR1701
Dimensions, feet (metres): 80 7 1 7 4 « 9 5 (24.6 " 53 2 9)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V 33 TC82 diesels. 1 320 hp; 2 shafts Displacement, tons: 1 4
Speed, knots; 22 Speed, knots: 7 1
Complement: 5
Guns; 2-12 7 mm MGs Comment; Based at Easter Island Has a capacity of 60 including the crew
100 CHINA/ Introduction — Submarines
CHINA, People's Republic
Note: Chinese names are transliterated in Pin Yin.
Administration East Sea Fleet Shanghai
(HQ), Zhoushan, Zhenjiangguan, The later missiles are of the 'C series, C 1 01 and C 801 The former
Wusong, Xinxiang, Wenzhou, Sanduao, Hsiamen, Hsin Hsiang, is expected to enter service in due course and has two liquid fuelled
Minister of National Defence Kuandou, Wen Zhou SE, Wuhan ramjets with two solid fuelled boosters providing supersonic
Qjn Jjwei South Sea Fleet Zhan)iang (HQ), Yulin, Haikou, Huangfu, speed C 801 first entered service in about 1 983 and has similarities
Guangzhou (Canton). Shantou. Humen. Kuanchuang.Tsun, Kuan to Exocet Sometimes called Ying 6 or YJ-6 this is a sea -skimmer
|i
Chung, Mawai. Beihai, Ping Tan, San Chou Shih. Tang-Chiah using solid fuel with a range of some 25 miles and carries an SAP
Headquarters' Appointments Huan, Longmen, Bailong, Dongcun. Baimajing, Xiachuandao, head It is now in use in surface ships, submarines and fast attack
Zhaniiang craft, where Its lighter launcher enables twice as many to be carried
Commander - in Cfiief of the Na vy (The fleet is split with the main emphasis on the North Sea Fleet), than was possible with the HY-2
Vice Admiral Zhang Lianzhong
Political Commissar of the Navy
Admiral Li Yaowen
Deputy CommandetS'in-Chief of the Navy. Training
Vice Admiral Li Jing (naval aviation) Strength of the Fleet
Vice Admiral Zhang Xusan Military Academy (all services)
Vice Admiral Xing Yongning (political) Logistics Academy (all services) Active Building
Vice Admiral Chen Mingshan Political Academy (all services) Type (Reserve) (Planned)
Shanghai Officer Training School, Naval Aviation School, Coastal Missile Firing Submarines 2 3
Artillery School, Supply School, Radar School, School of Naval Fleet Submarines 2 2
Architecture, Fleet Training Centre (Ratings) Cruise Missile Submarines 7
Fleet Commanders 1
Luda Mining School Patrol Submarines 48(50) 7
North Sea Fleet Nanjing: Naval Academy, Ratings Training School Destroyers (DDG) 18(3) 2
Vice Admiral IVla Xinchun Qingdao Naval Aviation School, Main Ratings Training School, Frigates 33 7
East Sea Fleet Submarine School Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 200 + 7
Vice Admiral Nie Kuiju Lushun: Submarine School Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 340 + ?10
South Sea Fleet Yulin Submarine School Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 200(70) no
Dachang Naval Aviation Training Base Fast Attack Craft (Patrol) 61 7
Vice Admiral Geo Zhenjia
Mudanjiang. Naval Aviation School Large Patrol Craft 20 —
Dalian First Surface Vessel School Coastal Patrol Craft 6+ 7
Personnel Jinxi Second Artillery College River Patrol Craft 80 7
Wuhan Naval Engineering College Minesweepers (Ocean) 32 —
1989 340 000 officers and men, including 30 000 naval air In addition there are the Ordnance College and Naval Medical Minesweepers Coastal 100 + 7
(a)
force and 3 000 marines (25 000 in time of war) Institute Mine Warfare Craft 50 + —
5 years' national service (115 000 men) for sailors afloat, 4
Hovercraft UO 7
(b)
years for those in shore service Minor ratings' schools at Weihai Wei. An Jing, Fuzhou. Zhushan Troop Transports 9 —
and Huangzhou (Canton) LSTs 16 ?11
LSMs 46 5
General LSILs 4 —
LCMs— LCUs 420 + —
The Soviet involvement with China after 1949 included plans to Naval Air Force Salvage Ships 19 + —
develop a Smo-Soviet naval presence m the Pacific These fell Survey & Researcin Ships 50 —
apart in the early 1960s as the rift between the two countries With 30 000 officers and men and over 700 aircraft, this is a Supply Ships 29 + 3
deepened but, when Lin Biao was in charge of defence, there was considerable naval air force primarily land- based In addition some Tankers 29 + —
a resurgence of naval programmes With Lin's death in 971 these helicopters, such as the Super Frelon embarked in Da/iang. are Boom Defence Vessels 11 —
again suffered an eclipse which was intensified in the later years of
1
carried at sea and helicopter decks as well as being fitted to some Icebreakers 3 —
the Cultural Revolution The results of this national disaster were Destroyers and Frigates are common-place in the new auxiliaries Repair Ships 2 —
the swingeing cuts made in scientific and industrial improvements With SA-2 SAM and a number of transport and communication Degaussing Ships 4 —
which delayed any notable advance in naval architecture or aircraft this is primarily a defensive and ASW force Recent interest
weapons systems development It wasonly by the mid -1 980s that has been shown in the possible purchase of a second-hand aircraft
there were signs that this dead period had been put aside New carrier, perhaps of the USN "Essex" class
designs of ships and submarines were coming off the slips and the
Chinese naval export market was probing beyond the transfer of f\/lercantile Marine
current designs to Bangladesh, Egypt and Pakistan New designs
of submarines, frigates and patrol craft were advertised and the
Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Naval Missiles
1 841 vessels of 1 2 91 9 876 tons gross
next few years may, if the political climate remains stable, see a far
wider export of Chinese products The first naval missiles were Chinese derivatives of the Soviet
SS'N-2 These were the HY-2 missiles— HY- 2 has an active
series
radar head. HY-2A has an IR head and HY-2G combines active
Bases radar and a radio altimeter Shipborne versions are sometimes
given a SY-1 or 2 descriptor These have a sea skimming capability DELETIONS
North Sea Fleet Qingdao (HQ). Lushun, Weihai Wei. Qingshan. at 30, 50 or 1 00 m above the sea H Y-4 uses a solid rocket booster
Luda, Huludao, Xiaopingdao, Lien Yun, Ling Shan, Ta Ku Shan, when launched by coast defence forces and carries an air intake Note: Where alterations of numbers occur this is as a result of
Changshandao, Liuzhuang, Dayuanjiadun beneath the fuselage. It can be used from naval aircraft more up-to-date information.
SUBMARINES
Note: A Submarine Flotilla is beginning to
clearer picture of the
emerge as the Chinese are now actively seeking Western advice
The force comprises about 1 00 hulls of which probably less than
half are fully operational The nuclear propulsion programme is
proceeding very slowly and the core of the flotilla remains the fairly
basic "Romeo" class diesel submarine design
2 + 2 "HAN" CLASS (SSN)
403 404
Displacement, tons: 5 000 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 330 36 « 27 9approx
(100 11 8 5)
Main machinery: 1 PW nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive: 1
shaft
Speed, knots: 25 dived
Complement; lOOapprox
Torpedoes: 6 — 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes
Sonars: May include French DUUX-5, some having been
delivered in 1985
Programmes: These are the first Chinese nuclear submarines
With an Albacore hull the first of this class was laid down about
1968 Huludao shipyard Her construction may have been
in
delayed as problems were encountered with the power plant,
but she appears to have been launched in 1 972 and ran trials in
1974, Second "Han" class was launched in 1977 and third in
1 983 with perhaps one or two more to come Each submarine is .'4J«iiM!i*,w9«!iyi^!t^'<,' *-K ^*>,*ftt-^ir»s«*:S^..Si»i!W" ^i<gswi*s:\ Wfa«^ift«i-<
taking up to 10 years to build and the third may be
commissioned in 1989
Structure: Later ships of the class may have C 801 SSM tubes
fitted aft of the fin
Operational: Chinese press has reported the existence of these Opinion: A new and modern design is overdue and with greater to the Navy may possibly spill over Into nuclear propulsion
boats including their use in naval exercises in late 1 980 or early access to Western technology, a much improved class is technology which would improve operational reliability
1981 In North Sea Fleet expected The growing Western involvement in equipment sales
Submarines /CHINA 101
1 + 3 "XIA" CLASS (NUCLEAR PROPELLED BALLISTIC MISSILE TYPE)
406
Displacement, tons: 8 000 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 393 6 33 ^ 26 2
(120 W 8)
Main machinery: 1 PWR nuclear reactor, turbo electric drive, 90
MW
Speed, knots: 22 dived
Complement: 84
Missiles: SLBM 12 tubes for CSS N-3, two stage solid fuel,
inertial guidance ballistic flight to 2 750 km (J 500 nm),
warfiead single nuclear 2 MT
Programmes: down
in 1 978 at Huludao Shipyard and
First laid
launched mid-1 981, finally became operational in 1 987, second
was launched in 1 982 but has still not yet commissioned. Two
more are under construction and an improved follow on class is
planned, but it is likely to be a slow process
Modernisation: CSS-N-3 may be replaced by CSS NX'4
possibly with M I RV but not until sometime in the 1990s
Structure: It is reported that the 1 2 missile tubes of the first two of
the class may be increased to 1 4 or 1 6 in subsequent hulls
Operational: First test launch of the two stage CSS-NX-3 missile
took place on 30 April 1982 from a submerged pontoon near
Huludao {Yellow Sea) Range 800 km Second launched on 1
1 2 October 1 982, from a "Golf H" class trialssubmarine The first
firing from "Xia" was in 1985 and was unsuccessful (delaying
final acceptance into service of the submarine) and it was not
until September 988 that a satisfactory launch took place.
1
1987. Xenhua I Associated Press
1 SOVIET"GOLF" CLASS (BALLISTIC MISSILETYPE)
Displacement, tons: 2 350 surfaced, 2 950 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 321 4 27 9 21
(98 -85-6 4) ^'.:S!^
Main machinery: 3 diesels, 3 electric motors, 6 000 hp, 3 shafr.
Speed, knots: 17 surfaced; 13 dived Range, miles: 60ni
surfaced at 1 4 knots
Complement: 86 ( 1 2 officers)
Missiles: SLBM, 2 tubes for CSS N 3, two stage solid fuel
mertial ballistic to 2 750 km (1 500 nmj; warhead nuclear 2 MT
Torpedoes: 10—21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 4 stern) 12
Soviet Type 53; dual purpose; pattern, active/passive homing up
to 20 km 7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg
/"
Radars: Navigation Snoop Plate; band I
Programmes: Ballistic missile submarine similar but not identical
to the Soviet "Golf" class. Built at Dalian and launched in 1 964
Structure: Two Missile tubes only because the Chinese missile is
reported as having a larger diameter than the Soviet SS N-5
Operational: This submarine for the CSS N-3 ballistic
is the trials
missile programme which was successfully launched to 1 800
km in October 1982
"GOLF" Class
1 "MODIFIED ROMEO CLASS "
(SSG)
Displacement, tons: 1 650 surfaced, 2 1 00 dived Torpedoes: 8-21 in (533 mm) (6 bow, 2 stern) tubes 6 Soviet 1 Structure: The six missile tubes are built into the casing abreast
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 9 < 23 9 ' 18 Type 53, dual purpose; pattern active/passive homing up to 20 the fin and elevate to fire much as in the Soviet "Juliett" class To
(76 8 73 5 5^ km ( 7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg provide target acquisition an additional radar mast (Snoop Tray)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 4 000 hp; 2 shafts Mines: 20 in lieu of torpedoes. IS mounted between the two periscopes
Speed, knots: 3 dived; 1 5 surfaced; 1 snorting
1 Radars: Surface search; Snoop Plate and Snoop Tray; band I Operational: Has to surface to fire missiles.
Complement: 54 (lOofficers) Sonars: Hercules or Tamir 5, hull-mounted; active/passive search
and attack, high frequency.
Missiles: SSM: 6 C801 Ying |i (Eagle Strike), three launchers
either side of fin; inertial cruise, active radar homing to 40 km (22 Programmes: This design, designated ES5G, is a modified
nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer; second "Romeo (Wuhan) '
rebuilt as a trials SSM platform Others may
generation, SSM first seen in 1 984, also be converted.
102 CHINA/ Submarines— Destroyers
3 "MING" CLASS (PATROL TYPE 035)
Displacement, tons; 584 surfaced, 2 113 dived 1 Torpedoes; 8 — 21 in (533 mm) (6 fwd, 2 aft) tubes Soviet Type Programmes: First believed to have been laid down in 1 971 -72
Dimensions, feet (metres); 249 3 -249-167 53, dual purpose; pattern, active/passive homing up to 20 km which would give an operational date around 1975/1976.
(76 76 51) (1 1 nm) at up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg Total of 16 Modified version of the "Romeo" class, ES5C/D These are
IVIain machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels. 2 500 hp; 2 shafts Mines: 32 in lieu of torpedoes probably the only boats of this class to be built as it is believed to
Speed, knots: 5 surfaced, 8 dived, 10 snorting
1 1 Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate or Snoop Tray, band I be unsatisfactory in several respects
Range, miles: 8 000 at 8 knots snorting. 330 at 4 knots dived Sonars: Hercules/Feniks, hull-mounted, active/passive search Structure: Diving depth, 300 m (985 ft)
Complement: 56 (8 officers) and attack, high frequency Operational: Active in the East Sea Fleet
84 Ex-SOVIETand CHINESE "ROMEO" CLASS (PATROL TYPE 033)
Displacement, tons: 400 surfaced: 1 800 dived 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 9 » 23 9 18
(768 73 55) • •
Main machinery: Diesel-electtic; 2 diesels, 4 000 hp; 2 electric
motois, 2 700 hp: 2 electric creep motors; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 2 surfaced, 1 3 dived, 1 snorting
1
Range, miles: 9 000 at 9 knots surfaced
Complement: 54 (10 officers)
Torpedoes: 8--21 in f'SJJmm^ (6 bow, 2 stern) tubes 14Sovlet
Type 53, dual purpose, pattern; active/passive homing up to 20
km n nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
('
Mines: 28 in lieu of torpedoes
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate or Snoop Tray; band I
Sonars: Hercules or Tamir 5, hull-mounted; active/passive search
and attack, high frequency
Programmes: The Chinese continued to construct their own
submarines to the Soviet "Romeo" design up until at least the
end 984 The first boats of this class were built at Jiangnan
of 1
SY. Shanghai in mid 1 962 with Wuzhang being used later The
basic "Romeo" class design is at least 30 years old and has
evolved from the Type 031 (ES3B) up to the latest Type 033
(ES5E) The more recent hulls have pennant numbers in the 300
series
Structure: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft). There are probably "ROMEO Class (alongside 2 "WHISKEY" Class) 811988, Michael Gallagher
some dimensional variations between newer and older ships of
the class Opinion: Operational numbers are difficult to assess. Of
Sales: Two to Egypt February/March 1 982, two in 1 984 Seven to the original 84, at least50 may be in various states of
North Korea in 1 973-75, All new construction. non-operational reserve
15 Ex-SOVIET "WHISKEY V" CLASS (PATROL TYPE)
Displacement, tons: 080 surfaced; 1 1 350 dived Guns: 2 -25 mm (twin) in some at base of fin- Programmes: Built in China in the 1960s
Dimensions, feet (metres): 249 3 21 3 • 16 1 —
Torpedoes: 6 21 in (533mm) (4 bow. 2 stern) lubes 1 2 Soviet Operational: Several have paid off but some of the remaining 1 5
(76 65 49) Type 53 or 24 mines have limited operational capability while others are in reserve
machinery: 2 Type 37D diesels, 4 000
IVIain hp. 2 electric motors Radars: Surface search: Snoop Plate; band I Little time is spent at sea
2700hp, 2 shafts Sonars: Hull mounted, active/passive attack; high frequency
Speed, knots: 1 8 surfaced, 1 4 dived
Range, miles: 8 500 at 10 knots surfaced
Complement: 54
DESTROYERS
+ 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Displacement, tons: 4 200 full load Missiles: SSM 8 C801 Programmes: First of this new class reported as launched at
Dimensions, feet (metres): 433 42 1 3 SAM 2 twin launchers Jiangnan, Shanghai 28 December 1985 and should be
(132 12 8 4) Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (100 mm) 8—37 mm (4 twin) 1 completed in about 1 990 Second is reported under construction
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 LIVI 2500 gas turbines, 2 Pielstick Vulcan Phalanx Mkl 5 CIWS at Shanghai
diesels Torpedoes: 6 324 — mm
(2 triple) ASW tubes. Structure: USA gas turbines and French diesels with a mixture of
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 6 knots Western and Chinese weapons systems Hull appears to be
Complement: 220 Helicopters: 1 Harbin Z 9A (Dauphin). similar to the export model Type E5F which is also similar to the
"Luda" class
4 "GORDY" (TYPE07) CLASS (DDG)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ANSHAN (ex Razyaschy) 101 Nikolayev-Dalzavod 1935 1938 1940
FUSHUN (et^-Rezky) 102 Nikolayev-Komsomolsk 1935 1939 1942
CHANGCHUN {ex-Reshileleny) 103 Nikolayev- Dalzavod 1935 1939 1941
QINGDAO iex-Retivy) 104 Nikolayev- Komsomolsk 1936 1939 1942
Displacement, tons: 1 660 standard, 2 040 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 370 « 33 5 ' 1 3
(112 8 10 2 4)
Main machinery: 2 sets Tosi geared steam turbines, 48 000 shp,
2 shafts 3 drum type boilers
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 2 670 at 1 9 knots, 850 at 32
knots
Complement: 205 ( 1 5 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Hai Ying 2 (2 twin) launchers O; active radar or
"ANSHAN "Class (Scale 1 1 200), Ian Sturton
IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 0.9 IWach, warhead 500 kg
Guns: 4 USSR 5 1 in (130 mm)/50 0, 45" elevation, 12
rounds/minute to 25 km (13 6 nm). weight of shell 33 4 kg
8 China 37 mm/63 (4 twin) 0; 85' elevation; 180 rounds/
minute to 8 5 km ('4 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 42 kg
Depth charges: 2 Projectors; 2 racks
Mines: Can carry 60
Fire control: Mina GFCS Four Eyes optronic director O
Radars: Air search Cross Bird 9, A band
Air/surface search High Sieve 0; E/F band
Surface search Square Tie O, band I
BallEnd O, E/F band
fMavigationNeptun or Fm Curve. band. I
IFF Yard Rake
Sonars: Pegas-2IV1, hull-mounted; active search and attack, high
frequency
Programmes: "Gordy Type 7 of Odero Term-Orlando design
assembled in the Pacific Fleet yards from kits supplied by
Nikolayev Two
December 1954 and two in July
transferred in
1955
Modernisation: Converted between 1971 and 1974 The ANSHAN 7986, G.Jacobs
alterations consist of the replacement of the torpedo tubes by a
pair of twin Hai Ying 2 launchers and the fitting of twin 37 mm Operational: Reaching the end of their useful lives and 1 03 and
mounts in place of the original singles. 1 04 may be in reserve
Destroyers /CHINA 103
14"LUDA" (TYPE051) CLASS (DDG)
Name No. Name Name No.
JINAN 105 NANJING 131 CHANGSHA 161
XIAN 106 HEFEI 132 NANNING 162
YINCHUAN 107 CHONGQING 133 NANCHANG 163
XINING 108 2UNYI 134 GUILtN 164
KAIFENG 109
DALIAN 110
Displacement, tons: 3 250 standard, 3 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 433 1 « 42 ' 1 5 1
(132 • 128-4 6)
Main machinery: 2 sets geared steam turbines; 60 000 shp; 2
shafts
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 4 knots, 1 1 00 at 32
knots
Complement: 285 (27 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 6 Hal Ying 2 (2 triple) launcfiers O, active radar or
passive R fioming to 46 km (25 nmj at
I 9 IVlacfi, warhiead 500 •LUDA" Class (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
kg
Guns: 4 USSR 5 1 in (130mm)l5& (2 twin) (1 tvi/in in 105) ©;
85^ elevation; 17 rounds/minute to 29 km (16 nm). weigfit of
sfieli33.4kg
2—3 9 in (100mm) (twin) (105)
8 China 57 mm/70 (4 twin) O, 85" elevation, 120 rounds/
minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm), weight of shell 6 31 kg These guns
are fitted in some of the class, the others have 37 mm
6 or 8 China 37 mm/63 (3 or 4 twin) (3 twin in 105), 85"
elevation, 180 rounds/minute to 8.5 km (4 6 nm). weight of
shell 1 42 kg
8 USSR 25 mm/60 (4 twin) O, 85" elevation, 270 rounds/
minute to 3 km (1.6 nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 0.34 kg
A/S mortars: 2 FQF 2500 12-tubed fixed launchers 9; 120
rockets, range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg. Similar m design to the
Soviet RBU 1200.
Depth charges: 2 or 4 projectors; 2 or 4 racks
Mines: 38
Countermeasures: Decoys: Chaff launchers (fitted to some)
ESM Jug Pair (RW-23-l),2-18GHz, radar warning
Radars: Air search: Knife Rest or Cross Slot, A band or Bean Sticks
or Pea Sticks 9; E/Fband
Rice Screen (fitted to 1 32 and probably others), 3D Also known
as Hai Ying 'tP^i~tJmMOLJSKBUB
Surface search Eye Shield O, E band
Square Tie (not in all). I band
Navigation, Fin Curve, I band
Fire control: Wasp Head (series 1 ) Also known as Wok Won
Sun Visor B (series 2) 0. G/H band
2 Rice Lamp (series 2) 0. I band (for 57 mm guns)
IFF: High Pole
Sonars: Pegas 2IV1 and Tamir 2. hull-mounted: active search and
attack; high frequency
Helicopters: 2 HarbinZ-9A (Dauphin) (m 105)
Programmes: The first Chinese-designed destroyers of such a JINAN (hehuipi
capability to be built. First of class completed in 1971 105 1 10
built at Luda; 131 -1 34 at Shanghai and 161 164 at Guangzhou
Similar to Soviet "Kottin" class The programme was much
retarded after 1 971 when the death of Lin Biao was followed by
drastic cuts in the defence budget In early 1977 building of
series two of this class was put in hand and probably includes
109. 110. 133. 134. 162. 163 and 164 all of which
commissioned after 1 980. the latest (1 64) in April 1 987,
Modernisation: First of class No 1 05 completed a major refit in
1987 and more of the "Ludas" may be modernised to
approximately the same standard, le. with the after armament
replaced by a twin helicopter hanger and deck. There are also
said to be plans to replace CSS-N-2 SSM launchers by a
quadruple trainable C801 launcher between the funnels, and the
fwd 1 30 mm mounting by a twin 1 00 mm mounting (similar to
those in the "Jiangdong" class) or by the French SAM Crotale
(but none of this was fitted to 1 05 during her 1 987 refit)
Structure: Electronics vary in later ships Some ships have 57 mm
guns, others 37 mm
Operational: Capable of foreign deployment, although command
and control is limited Underway refuelling is practised
Deployment; 1 05 series in North and East Sea Fleets. 31 series 1
in East Sea Fleet; 161 series in South Sea Fleet 160 was
damaged by an explosion in 1978. and was scrapped 105
completed helicopter trials in December 1987 following
modifications made by the China Design and Research Institute
for shipborne operations
HLI LI i--villi Hi'
YINCHUAN 1980. Australian DoD
104 CHINA /Frigates
FRIGATES
Note: A number of designs and models have been revealed in the systems and electronics The most likely candidate for production mm torpedo tubes, two DC launchers and a helicopter with
last three years as part of an export drive Whether any of these will is the Type EF3D which has a 1 800 tons standard displacement, hangar Alternatively the "Jianghu IV" which is called the "New
turn into new construction frigates for the PLAN is not yet clear 361 37 7 « 10 2 ft (110 11 5 31 m), two diesels and 28 Missile Frigate" may be kept in continuous production for the next
Equipment shown in the designs is a mixtureof weapons already at knots maximum speed, armament would include four SSMs few years
sea in the latest "Jianghu" classes combined with some Western (C801 ), two 100 mm (one twin), eight 30 mm (four twin), six 324
22 + ? "JIANGHU" (TYPE 053) CLASS (FFG)
Name No. Name No. Name No
CHANG DE 509 NANPING 517 DANDONG 543
SHAOXING 510 JIAN 518 SIPING 544
NANTONG 511 CHANGZHI 519 545
WUXI 512 NINGBO 533 MAOIVIING 551
HUAYIN 513 JINHUA 534 YIBIN 552
ZHENJIANG 514 HUANGSHI 535 SHAOGUAN 553
XIAMEN 515 536 ANSHUN 554
JiUJIAfMG 516
Displacement, tons: 1 570 standard, 2 000. 2 100 ("Type IV ")
full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 338 5. 360 9 ("Type IV") 38 5 <
102
(103 2. 110 102 3 1)
' '
machinery: 2 SEMT
fVlain Pielstick 12 PA6 diesels. 16 000shp;
2 shafts
Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 5 knots. 2 700 at 1 8
knots
Complement: 195
"JIANGHU" Type I (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Missiles: SSM
4 Hai Ying 2 (2 twin) launchers (2 in Type V",
none in "Type IV") O. active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25
nm) at 9 Mach. warhead 500 kg
8 C801 Ying Ji (Eagle Strike) ("Type IV") O; active radar
homing to 40 km f'22 nm] at 9 Mach. warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer
Guns: 2 China 3 9 in (100mm)l5b © (4 (2 twin) in some others.
none in "Type V" 0). 85' elevation. 1 8 rounds/minute to 22 km
(12 nm): weight of shell 1 5 9 kg
1 Creusot Loire 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 © ("Type V only). 85°
elevation. 60 80 rounds/minute to 17 km ('9 J nm). weight of
shell 13 5kg
1 2 China 37 mm/63 (6 twin) © (8 (4 twin), in Types "IV" and
"V"): 85° elevation: 180 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm)
anti aircraft: weight of shell 1 42 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm (2 triple) tubes ("Type IV ') Whitehead
A 244
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 200 5 tubed fixed launchers
1 (4 in some)
O. range 200 m. warhead 34 kg
1 '*%!"wWn^
Depth charges: 2 BMB 2 projectors. 2 racks
Mines: Can carry up to 60
Countermeasures: Decoys: Loral Hycor
2 SRBOC Mk 36
6-barrelled Chaff launchers (in some)
ESM Jug Pair or Watchdog, radar warning
Fire control: Naia optronic director ("Type V") for 1 00 gun mm
Radars: Air/surface search MX 902 Eye Shield 9. possible E
band-
Surface search/fire control Square Tie 0. t band
Navigation Don 2 or Fin Curve. band I
Fitecontrol Sun Visor ("Type IV ) O. band
I Wok Won (in "Types
Hand V") O
Rice Lamp (m "Type IV")
IFF High Pole A Yard Rake or Square Head
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium
frequency
Helicopters: Harbin 2 9A (Dauphin) (in "Type V) <E)
CHAI\n.,.JIi I
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JIANGHU 545 (Type II) Michael G. Gallagher
Frigates /CHINA 105
Programmes: A modification of "Jiangdong" class with SSIVl in
place of SAIVI Pennant numbers changed in 1 979 All built in
Shanghai startmg in the mid 1970s at the Hutong and Jiangnan
shipyards and still continuing
Structure:
"Type I" have two 1 00 mm single guns, optical rangefmder and
a square raked funnel
"Type H" have four 100 mm (two twm) guns. Wok Won fire
control radar, a rounded funnel with larger air intake and a stern
anchor
"JIANGHU" Type II (Scale 1 1 200) Ian Sturton
.
"Type 111" were hulls 17 and 1 8 which were sold to Egypt with
four 57 mm (two twin) guns instead of the 1 00 mm
"Type IV" (Nos 535 and 536) have a 100 ton increased
displacement, eight C801 SSMs, four 100 mm (two twin) eight
37 mm (four twin) guns and six 324 mm torpedo tubes Have
Rice Lamp fire control radar Also the main deck is higher in the
midships section and the lower part of the mast is solid
"Type V" (No 544) has a hangar and flight deck and only two
Hai Ying (twin) SSM Has CSEE Naja optronic director
Sales: Two have been transferred to Egypt, one sailing from
Shanghai in September 1984, the other in March 1985 Four
more being built for Thailand
Opinion: The "Jianghu" programme seems likely to continue
with more of the "Type IV (referred to as "New Missile
Frigates") and possibly with some of the older hulls being
converted to "Type V" to carry a helicopter Modernisation of
the fire control and electronics can be expected in all of the class
"JIANGHU Type IV (Scale 7 / 200). Ian Sturton
"JIANGHU" Type V (Scale I I 200). Ian Sturton
"JIANGHU "
Typo V
106 CHINA/ Frigates
2 "JIANGDOIMG" (TYPE 053K) CLASS (FFG)
YINGTAN 531 532
Displacement, tons: 1 700 standard, 2 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 338 5 38 5 10 2 "
(W32 102 3 1)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 1 2PA6 diesels, 6 000 1 shp,
2 shafts
Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 5 knots; 1 800 at 25
knots
Complement: 185
SAM 2 CSA NX 2 (HQ 61 twin arm
Missiles: ) launcfiers O;
command guidance to 10 km (5 5 nmj at 3 fWacfi; heiglit
S\-B000m (300-26 250 f!)
Guns:4Cliina 3 9m (700mni)/5e (2 twin) 0. 85" elevation, 18
rounds/minute to 22 km f 72 nm). weight of shell 15 9kg
8 China 37 mm/63 (4 twin) 0, 85° elevation, 180 rounds/
minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm} anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 42 kg
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1200 5-tubed fixed launchers O, range
1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 BMB 2 projectors; 2 racks
Countermeasures: ESM 2 Jug Pair
Fire control: Fog Lamp FCS fitted in 531 in 985 System may be 1
used in new construction
Radars: Air search Rice Screen 0, 3D, G band
Surface search Square Tie 0, band I
Navigation Fin Curve; band I
Fire control Sun Visor B O, band (for 57mm guns) I
2 Fog Lamp O, H/l band (for SAM)
Rice Lamp 0, band (for 37 mm guns)
I
IFF Ski Pole Yard Rake
Sonars: Probably Pegas-2M and Tamir 2, hull-mounted, active
search and attack; medium/high frequency
Programmes: Yingtan was laid down at Hutong, Shanghai in
1970 and commissioned in 1977 The second of class (532)
built two years later at Chiuhsm, Shanghai has not been reported
since was photographed in 1982 without SAM systems
It
"Jiangdong' class is called an "Anti- Air Missile Frigate"
Structure: First SAM armed Chinese ship(s) Rice Screen is also
the modern air search radar to be fitted
first
Operational: The SAM system has a long history of problems and
may still not be fully operational
/ 1988. Michael Gallagher
No 532 (without SAM or mortars) 81 1982
5 "JIANGNAN" (TYPE 065) CLASS (FF)
XIAGUAN 501 KAIYUAIM 503 HAIKOU 529
NANCHONG 502 DONGCHUAN 504
Displacement, tons: 1 350 standard; 1 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 300 1 » 33 1 105
(91 5 10 1 32)
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 1 6 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 knots, 900 at 26
knots
Complement: 80 1 (1 5 officers)
"JIANGNAN "Class (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Guns: 3 China 3 9 (100mm)/56 (1 twd, 2 aft) O; 85" elevation;
in
18 rounds/minute to 22 km (12 nm). weight of shell 1 5 9 kg
8 China 37 mm/63 (4 twin) 0. 85" elevation, 180 rounds/
minute to 8 5 km /^ 6 nm); weight of shell 1 42 kg
4 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 twin); 85" elevation; 600 rounds/minute
to 7 km (3 8 nm}
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1200 5-tubed fixed launchers 0; range
1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 4 BMB-2 projectors; 2 racks
Mines: Can carry up to 60
Radars: Surface search Ball End O; E/F band
Navigation: Nepiun or Fin Curve; band I
Fire control: Twin Eyes
Sonars: Pegas-2M and Tamir 2, hull-mounted, active search and
attack, medium/high frequency.
Programmes: The Chinese Navy embarked on a new building
programme in 965 of which this class was the first All five built
1
at Guangzhou and commissioned in 1 967-68 Similar to Soviet
"Riga had major refits since 1 974
class All
Operational: One of this class was reported as engaged with
South Vietnam forces in 1974 Four with South Sea Fleet and
one with East Sea Fleet One may have been used as an early
trials ship for the Hai Ying 2 SSM Oil fuel, 220 tons 1986
Frigates — Land-based maritime aircraft (front line) /CHINA 107
4"CHENGDU" (TYPE01) CLASS (FFG)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
KUNMING 505 Hutong, Shanghai 1955 26 Sep 1956 1958
CHENGDU 506 Guangzhou 1955 1957 1959
PINGXIANG 507 Hutong, Shanghai 1955 28 Apr 1956 1958
XICHANG 508 Guangzhou 1955 1957 1959
Displacement, tons: 240 standard, 460 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 300 '33 '10 5 1 1
(91 5 10 1- 3 2)
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines, 20 000 shp, 2 shafts. 2
boilers
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 knots
Complement: 1 70 (1 6 officers)
Missiles: SSM 2 Hai Ymg 2 (twin) launcher O, active radar or IR
homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg CHENGDU" Class (Scale 1 1 200) Ian Sturton
Guns: 2 or 3 China 3 9 in (100 mm)lb% ©, 85 elevation, 18
rounds/minute to 22 km (12 nm). weight of shell 1 5 9 kg
4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin) 0, 85* elevation, 180 rounds/
minute to 8.5 km (4 6 nm) ami aircraft; weight of shell 1 42 kg
4 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 600 rounds/minute
to 7 km (J 8 nm)
Depth charges: 4 BMB-2 projectors; 2 racks
Mines: Can be carried
Radars: Air/surface search Slim Net O, E/F band
Navigation Neptun, band I
Fire control Sun Visor B 0, or G/H band (for guns)
I
Square Tie O, or G/H band (for missiles)
I
IFF High Pole A
Sonars: Hull mounted; active search and attack, medium/high
frequency
Programmes: Similar to the Soviet "Riga class and assembled
from Soviet components Designated "Old Missile Frigates"
Modernisation: Two started conversion in 1971 for the
replacement of the torpedo lubes by a twin SS-N -2 launcher All
converted at Hutong S Y In 1 978 79 additional 37 mm and 14 5
mm guns added
Structure: All had light tripod mast and high superstructure, but
laterconverted with heavier mast and larger bridge Two were
redesigned with modified superstructure and not all have the
after 100 mm gun
Operational: All stationed in South Sea Fleet Oil fuel, 227 tons
PINGXIANG
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 1 3 Aerospatiale SA 321 G Super Frelon Numbers/Type: 1Harbin Z-9 (Dauphin 2)
Operational speed: 34 knots (248 kmlh)
1 Operational speed: 40 knots (260 kmlh)
1
Service ceiling: 10000 ft (3 100m) Service ceiling: 5 000 ft (4 575 m)
1
Range: 440 nm (815 km) Range: 410 nm (758km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter, delivered from France but believed supplemented by at Role/Weapon systems: New doctrine being developed for these licence-buiU ASV helicopters.
least two locally-built Z-8 version, first shown in September 1987 Plans to fit Thomson Sintra which will also be embarked in latest Chinese escorts; probably to be fully armed in due course
HS-12 in three SA 321 Gs completed, for SSBN escort role Sensors Early dipping sonar and Sensors Thomson CSF Agrion to be fitted Weapons ASV, up to 4 locally-built radar-guided
processor, some have French-built search radar Weapons ASW. locally developed ASW torpedo anti-ship missiles Could befitted with HS 1 2 dipping sonar if ASW option taken up
carried
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 12 Beriev Be-6 ('Madge') Numbers/Type: 1 50 Shenyang J-5 (MiG 1 7F Fresco).
Operational speed: 224 knots (415 kmlh) Operational speed: 61 8 knots (1 145 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 20 000 ft (6 100m) Service ceilrng: 54 450 ft (16 600m)
Range: 2 645 nm (4 900km) Range: 755 nm // 400km)
Role/Weapon systems: Flying-boat of obsolescent design now thought to be operated by one Role/Weapon systems: Coastal strike and inshore Fleet support fighter; some aircraft modified for
squadron only Weapons ASW/ASV, up to 4 tons of bombs and other weapons. Standard, 5 23 " limited all-weather defence role Weapons Strike, " 37 mm and 2
1 23 mm cannon, 32 rockets,
mm cannon or 500 kg of bombs underwing
Numbers/Type: 1 HanzhongY-8
Operational speed: 351 knots (650 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 34 120 ft (10 400 m)
Numbers /Type: 300 Shenyang J-6 (MiG19 Farmer'),
Range: 3 020 nm (5 600 km)
Operational speed: 831 knots (1 540 kmlh)
Role/Weapon systems: Maritime patrol version of Y-8 transport, first flown 1985; now being
Service ceiling: 58 725 ft ('/ 7 900 m)
evaluated to replace Be 6. Sensors: Litton search radar in undernose radome Weapons No
Range:! 87 nm ('2 200 *m>
1
weapons carried
Role/Weapon systems: Strike fighter operated by CPNAA (supported by Air Force of PLA) for
Fleet air defence and anti-shipping strike, no reliable inventory figures available Weapons: Fleet air
Numbers/Type: 80 Harbin H 5 (II 28 Beagle)
defence role, 4 " AA 1 ("Alkali") beam-riding missiles Attack, some 1 000 kg of underwing
Operational speed: 487 knots (902 kmlh)
bombs or depth charges, PL-2 missile has anti-ship capability
Service ceiling: 40 350 h (12 300 in)
Range: M'inm (2 180 km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Overwater strike aircraft with ASW/ASVW roles, some recently moved
into second line roles such as target towing and ECM training Weapons: ASW; 2 " torpedoes or 4
^ depth bombs ASVW; torpedo + mines Standard; 4 " 23 mm cannon.
1 Numbers/Type: 35Xian H 6 (Tu-16 'Badger').
Operational speed: 535 knots (992 kmlh)
Numbers/Type: 40 Harbin Z 5 (Mi 4 Hound) Service ceiling: 40 350 ft 72 300 mj
("
Operational speed: 3 knots (210 kmlh)
1 1 Range: 2 605 nm (4 800km)
Service ceiling: 18 000 ft (5 500m) Role/Weapon systems: Bomber and maritime reconnaissance aircraft Sensors. Search/attack
Range:217nm('400*mJ. radar Weapons: ASV, 2 ^ underwing anti-shipping missiles of local manufacture, including
Role/Weapon systems: ASW and SAR helicopter, normally shore- based but some have been C-601 Self-protection; ECM, up to 5 » 23 mm cannon
.
embarked for short periods, mainly for SAR, Sensors: Search radar only Weapons; ASW, 1 * ASW
torpedo.
Numbers/Type: 40 Nanchang Q-5 ('Fantan') (Mig-19 Farmer).
Operational speed: 643 knots (1 190 kmlh) Numbers/Type: 200 Xian J-7 (MiG-21 'Fishbed').
Service ceiling: 52 SOOU(16000m) Operational speed: 175 knots (2 175 kmlh).
1
Range: 650 nm I"/ 188km) Service ceiling: 61 680 ft ('? 8 SOOmj
Role/Weapon systems: Strike aircraft developed from Shenyang J-6, operated by Chinese Range: 804 nm (1 490km)
People's Naval Aviation Arm (CPNAA) in the beachhead and coastal shipping attack role Role/Weapon systems: Land- based Fleet air defence fighter with limited strike role against enemy
Weapons: 2 » 23 mm cannon, 2 » cluster bombs, 1 or 2 « air-to-air missiles. Capable of carrying 1 shipping or beachhead Sensors: Search attack radar, some ECM Weapons; Strike; 500 kg bombs
ton warload. or 36 « rockets Standard; 2 « 30 mm cannon AD, 2 « Atoll' AAMs
108 CHINA/ Light forces
UGHT FORCES
100+ CHINESE "HUANGFEN" ("OSA I
"
TYPE) and
1 "HOLA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-MISSILE)
215.218, 3103. 3113. 3114, 3128-3131. 5100. 7100 etal
Displacement, tons: 1 65 standard, 205 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 127 3 « 24 9 A 9 (38 8 76
Main macliinery: 3 MSOSAdiesels, 2 000 bhp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 41 Range, miles: 800 at 30 knots
1
• 15)
fi_-
Complement: 28
Missiles: or 8 C801 Ying-ji (Eagle Strike), inertial cruise, active radar homing to 40 km (22
SSM: 6 "HEMA" Class
nm) 9 Mach: warhead 165 kg: sea-skimmer,
at
4 Hai Ying 2 (twin) launchers (still fitted in some)
Guns: 4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin); 85° elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km ^7 6nm) anti-aircraft
Being replaced m some by 4 Soviet 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km 20 "KRONSHTADT" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
(2 7 nm). weight of shell 54 kg
Radars: Surface search Square Tie, band I
251-258 (North Sea Fleet), 262-3. 630, 633-5 (East Sea Fleet),
Fire control Round Ball (in 30 mm boats), H/l band
651-6 (South Sea Fleet)
IFF 2 Square Head, High Pole A
Programmes: It was reported in January 1 965 that one "Osa" class guided missile patrol boat had
Displacement, tons: 303 standard; 335 full load
Navy from the USSR Four more were acquired in 1966-67, and two in 1968. A building
joined the
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 9 < 21 3 6 9 ("52
1 ? - 65 ' 2 ;;
programme of "Huangfen" class was reported in 1 985
Main machinery: 3 diesels, 3 300 shp; 3 shafts
Modernisation: The C801 missile is slowly replacing the Hai Yings With its launcher being of half
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 1 400 at 1 2 knots
1
the weight of that of the HY 2 this means the doubling of the original missile armament of this class
Complement: 51 (4 officers)
Structure: The only boat of the "Hola class, a Chinese variant of the "Osa", has a radome aft, four
'
launchers, no guns, slightly larger dimensions (1 37 8 ft (42 m) long) and a folding mast. This
Guns: USSR in (85 mm)/52, dual purpose, 85" elevation, 18 rounds/minute to 15 km (8 nm),
3 5
radome is also fitted in others which carry 30 mm guns Pennant numbers "Hola", 5100 and the
1
weight of shell 9 6 kg
remainder 200, 00 and 31 00/71 00 series
1 1
2 China 37 mm/63; 180 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm) anti aircraft; weight of shell 1 42 kg
Operational: China credits this class with a speed of 41 knots
6 China 14 5 mm/93 (3 twin), 85" elevation, 600 rounds/minute to 7 km (3 8nm) anti aircraft.
Reserve; 21 5. 31 28-31 31 in reserve at Shanghai and most of the USSR "Osa's" have been paid off
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1 200 5-tubed fixed launchers, range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg
Sales: Four to Pakistan in 1984.
Depth charges: 2 racks.
Mines: 2 rails for 8-1 mines
Radars; Surface search/navigation Ball End or Fin Curve; E/F band
IFF Dead Duck Ski Pole
Sonars: Tamir II, hull-mounted, active search and attack, high frequency
Programmes: Six built in 1950-53 were received from USSR in July 1955, Remainder were built at
Shanghai and Guangzhou, with 1 2 completed in 1 956 The last was completed in 1 957. A number
of these may now be non-operational
Operational: North Sea Fleet ships based at Qingdao and Lusbun, East Sea Fleet in Chou Shan
Islands and South Sea Fleet ships at Yulin and Hainan,
"OSA" Class (with Hai Ying SSM)
100+ CHINESE "HEGU "andl "HEMA" CLASS
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT-MISSILE)
Displacement, tons: 68 standard, 79 2 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 201 i 2 (27 63 1 3) (-28 607— "Hema" class)
Main machinery: 4 Type M50 diesels; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 37 5 Range, miles: 400 at 30 knots
Complement: 17(2 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 C801 Ying |i (Eagle Strike), mertial cruise, active radar homing to 40 km (22 nm)
at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg, sea-skimmei
2 Hai Ymg 2 (still fitted m some)
Guns: 2 USSR 25 mm/60 (twin) (4 (2 twin) in "Hema" class). 85' elevation, 270 rounds/mmute to
KRONSHTADT 253 1986
3 km ^7 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 34 kg
Radars: Surface search Square Tie, band I
IFF HighpoleA
1 "HAIJUI" CLASS (FASTATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
Programmes: One "Komar" class was reported as joining the fleet from the USSR in 965 Two or 1
more were delivered in 967 These have been deleted A building programme of ten a year is
three 1
688
assumed of the "Hegu" class, a Chinese variant of the "Komar" with a steel hull instead of wooden
Pennant numbers, 1 00 and 31 00 series as "Osa" class sometimes called the "Hegu" class
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 " 23 6 ' ^2^ (64 ' 7 2 • 4)
Modernisation: C801 missile is progressively replacing the Hai Yings At half the weight, the
number of launchers is double that of the original armament
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 4 shafts
Guns: 4 China 57 mm./70 (2 twin), dual purpose. 85" elevation.1 20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6.5
Structure: The chief external difference is the siting of the launchers clear of the bridge and further
nm). weight of shell 6 31 kg
inboard, eliminating sponsons and use of pole instead of lattice mast A hydrofoil variant, the
4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft,
"Hema" class, has a semi-submerged foil fwd The extra 6 ft length allows for the mounting of a
weight of shell 54 kg
second twin 25 mm abaft the missile launchers
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 1 200 5-tubed fixed launchers, range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg.
Sales: Four to Pakistan, 1 981 four to Bangladesh, February 1 983, six to Egypt, 984 On offer to
; 1
navies in the Middle East and Pacific
Depth charges: 2 rails
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, I band
Comment: This new class appears to be a lengthened version of the "Hainan" class
"HEGU" Class (with Hai Ying SSM) 911984
Light forces /CHINA 109
60 "HAINAN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT PATROL)
Nos267- 285. 290, 302. 305. 609. 610, 641 . 642. 661 70. 677. 678. 680, 686, 687, 690 +18
Displacement, tons: 375 standard, 392 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 192 8 « 23 6 > 14 (screws) (58 8
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 8 800 shp, 4 shafts
1 • 7 2 - 4 3) TIP. -n/L^ ....^^
Speed, knots: 30 5 Range, miles: 300 at 1 5 knots 1
fe
Complement: 69 "SHANGHAI II" Class (bridge variant)
Missiles: A recent Chinese design allows for the installation of four C801 launchers
Guns: 4 China 57 mm/70 (2 twin): dual purpose; 120 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm). weight of
shell 6 31 kg
4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin); 85* elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (J 6 nm) anti-aircratt;
weight of shell 34 kg
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 1 200 5-tubed fixed launchers, range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 BfVIB-2 projectors, 2 racks
Mines: Rails fitted
Radars: Surface search. Pot Head or Skin Head; band. I
IFF:High Pole
Sonars: Hull -mounted; active search and attack, high frequency-
Thomson Sintra SS 1 2 (on at least two of the class); VDS "SHANGHAI 11" Class 9/1984
Programmes: A larger Chinese built version of Soviet "SO " Low freeboard Programme started 1
1 963-64 and continues In 1 984 eight were completed, mainly for export
Structure: Later ships have a tripod foremast in place of a pole and a short stub mainmast Two trials
SS 1 2 sonars fitted in 1 987 More may be ordered
Sales: Eight to Bangladesh; eight to Egypt, six to North Korea; four to Pakistan.
"SHANGHAI II Class
50 "SHANTOU" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons: 60 standard, 80 full load
"HAINAN" Class Earlier ships Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 5 1 9 6 5 (-25 5 55 2;
Main machinery: 2 Type 3D1 2 diesels. 600 hp
2 Type M50L diesels. 2 400 hp, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 500 at 28 knots, 750 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 1 7
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin), 85' elevation, 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm). weight of
shell 1 42 kg
2 — 1 2 7 mm MGs (some boats mount a twin 75 mm recoilless rifle fwd)
Depth charges: 8
Radars: Surface search Skin Head, I band
Programmes: From 958 constructed at Luda, Guangzhou and Shanghai A steel-hulled version of
1
Soviet P 6 Previously Swatow" class
"HAINAN" Class, Later ships Operational: 20 in East Sea Fleet, 6 in South Sea Fleet. 4 in North Sea Fleet, Many are in reserve.
1 1
Sales: Eight to North Korea, 1 4 to North Vietnam, two to Equitonal Guinea
"SHANTOU" Class
69 "P 6" CLASS (FASTATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
"HAINAN" Class 9/1984 Displacement, tons: 64 standard. 73 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 20 - 4 9 ('26 < 6 7 - 15)
Main machinery: 4 M50 diesels; 4 800 bhp. 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 41 Range, miles: 450 at 30 knots; 600 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 1 5
290+ "SHANGHAI" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - GUN) Guns:4USSR25 mm/60 (2 twin); 85" elevation; 270 rounds/minute
to 3 km ("/ 6 nm)
Torpedoes: 2—21 in (533mm) tubes (or mines or 12 DCs), anti- surface
E 277. 321 N 1 1 21 . 1 1 27, 321 5, 4301 et al Depth charges: Up to 1
Mines: Can be carried
Radars: Surface search Skin Head. I band
Displacement, tons: 20 standard. 1 55 full load
1 IFF High Pole
Dimensions, feet (metres): 128 18 " 5 6 (39 " 5.5 - " 17)
Main machinery: 2 M50F diesels. 2 400 shp Comment: This class has wooden hulls Some were constructed in Chinese yards largely at
2—1 2D6 diesels; 820 shp; 4 shafts
1 Shanghai Most built prior to 1 966 Pennant numbers; in 5200 series Six sold to North Vietnam in
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 16 5 knots 1 967, Some already deleted, probably about half of the remainder are in reserve
Complement: 36
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin). 85' elevation. 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm). weight of
shell1.42 kg
4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin); 85" elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (16 nm) anti-aircraft;
weight of shell 34 kg
Some are fitted withatwin57mm/70and some have a twin 75 mm Type 56 recoilless rifle mounted
fwd
Depth charges: 2 projectors. 8 weapons
Mines: Mine rails can befitted for 10 mines
Radars: Surface search Skin Head or Pot Head; I band
IFF: High Pole,
Sonars: It is reported that a hull mounted set is fitted, with VDS in some.
Programmes; Construction began in 1961 and continues at Shanghai and other yards at rate of
about ten a year. Numbers markedly reduced due to deletions and transfers.
Structure: The five versions of this class vary slightly in the outline of their bridges A few of the class
have been reported as fitted with RBU 1 200 anti-submarine mortars
Sales: Eight to North Vietnam in May 1 966. plus Romanian craft of indigenous construction. Seven
to Tanzania in 1 970-71 six to Guinea, twelve to North Korea, twelve to Pakistan, five to Sri Lanka in
.
1 972. six to Albania, one to Angola, eight to Bangladesh in 1 980-82. three to Congo, four to Egypt
in 1 984, Some of these have since been deleted.
— 1 1
110 CHINA/ Light forces
120+ "HUCHUAN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) 81 "P4" CLASS (FASTATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
205, 207. 209. 248, 3206. 321 4. 621 8. 7230 et al Displacement, tons: 22 5 standard; 25 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 « 10 8 « 3 3 (19 3.3 > » ;;
Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels; 2 400 bhp; 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 39 standard, 45 8 full load Speed, knots: 50 Range, miles: 41 at 30 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 71 5 » 20 7 oa « ,8 (hullborne) (21.8
1 « 6.3 ' 3 6 (max)) Complement: 1 2
Main machinery: 3 M50 2-cvl diesels; 3 600 hp, 3 shafts
1 Guns: 2 China 14 5 mm (twin) (some carry 2 twin mountings); 85° elevation; 600 rounds/minute to
Speed, knots: 50 foilborne Range, miles: 500 cruising 7 km (3 8 nm)
Complement: 1 Torpedoes: 2 18 in (457 mm) tubes
Depth charges: 8
Guns: 4 China 14 5 mm (2 twin), 85" elevation. 600 rounds/minute to 7 km (3 8 nm)
Torpedoes: 2 21 in (533 mm) tubes Probably fires older Soviet Type 53; anti surface Comment: This class has aluminium hulls Probably about half in reserve. Six transferred to Albania,
Radars: Surface search Skin Head (some variations). band I four to Bangladesh in 1 984
Programmes: Hydrofoils designed and built by China, in the Hutong yard. Shanghai Construction
m 1966 At least 25 hydrofoils were reported to be in the South Sea Fleet in 1968. A
started
continuing programme at possibly 1 per year Previously "Hu Chwan" class
Structure: Of all-metal construction with a bridge well fwd and a low superstructure extending aft
Fwd pair of foils can apparently be withdrawn into recesses m the hull There are two variants Older
boats have a twin mounting amidships and one aft with the front of the bridge well fwd of the lips of
the tubes Newer versions have the front of the bridge in line with the lips of the tubes and the first
mounting on the fo'c'sle and have differences in their electronics Not all are hydrofoil fitted
Sales: 32 to Albania, four to Pakistan, four to Tanzania, three to Romania plus additional craft of
indigenous construction
1980
"HUCHUAN" Class Newer version 1 "IMPROVED BEIHAI" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 56 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 6 6 4 « 3 3 ('25 1 • 5 1)
Main machinery: 3 diesels, 3 600 hp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 490 at 25 knots
Complement: 20
Guns: 4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin), 85° elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km ("? 6 nm)
Comment: Replacement for "Beihai" class, begun in early 1 980s but programme abandoned All
remaining "Beihai" class have been deleted
^HUCHUAN Class Oldei version
"YINGKOU" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 30 (est)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 12-3 (21 3 37 ' 9)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 6 1
Guns: 2—12 7 mm WlGs
Comment: Built in early 1 960s. Numbers not known Used by South China militia,
"YINGKOU "Class
40 "HUANGPU" CLASS (RIVER PATROL CRAFT)
"HUCHUAN" Class Displacement, tons: 42 standard, 50 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 1 3 5 (27 4 15)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 000 hp 1
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 400 at 9 knots
1
Complement: 25
Guns: 2 oi 4 USSR 25 mm/60 (1 or 2 twin), 85° elevation, 270 rounds/mmute to 3 km (1 6nm)
4 "TAISHAN" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Recently rearmed
Radars: Surface search: Skin Head, band I
Displacement, tons: 60 approx
Main machinery: Diesels Comment: Armament —
above is the most common fit Built in Guangzhou and Shanghai
varies
Guns: 2 China 37 mm/63, 85° elevation, 1 80 rounds/mmute to 8 5 km ('4 6 nm). weight of shell 1950-55 probably for riverine duties Underpowered with low freeboard Previously "Whampoa"
1 42 kg
class 30 in East Sea Fleet, eight in North Sea Fleet and nine in South Sea Fleet,
2— 12 7mmMGs
Comment: Built in 1 950s-60s The only class of this size with a funnel
^jfci
^::mM Q QQ-'Q
TAISHAN" Class "HUANGPU" Class 1987 Zero Kimata
Light forces — Amphibious warfare forces / CHINA 1 1
40 "YULIN" CLASS (RIVER PATROL CRAFT) 80-100 "LIENYUN" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS COASTAL)
Displacement, tons: 9 8 full load Displacement, tons: 400
Dimensions, feet (metres): 42 6 « 9.5 " 3.5(73 2 9 1 1) • • Dimensions, feet (metres): 131.2 « 26 2 \\ %(40 ' 8 3.5)
IVlain machinery: PRC Type 21 50 diesel; 300 bhp: shaft
1 1 1 IVlain machinery: diesel; 400 hp; 1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 24 Speed, knots: 8
Complement: 10 Guns: 2 12 7 mm MGs
Guns: 2 China 14 5 mm/93 (twin), 85° elevation; 600 rounds/minute to 7 km (3 8 nm)
2—12.7 mm (twin) MGs Comment: Built to a converted trawler design with steel hulls Have a minesweeping winch and
davits aft
Comment: Up to100 were probably built in Shanghai 1964 68 Being phased out Four sold to
Congo ( 1 966), three to Kampuchea, four to Tanzania.
2-3 "WUCHANG" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Comment: A type of experimental minesweeper built at Chunghua SY in early 1 970s One may have
been transferred to Vietnam in 1 974 Rest are in East Sea Fleet.
50+ TYPE 312 DRONE MINESWEEPERS
Displacement, tons: 47
Dimensions, feet (metres): 68 6 1 2 8 6 9 (20 9 3 9 ' 2 7) - -
Main machinery: 1 Type 1 2V150C diesel, 300 hp. 1 electric motor; cp propeller
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 1 44 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 3
Comment: A large number West German Troikas, have been built since
of these craft, similar to the
the early 1 970s magnetic and acoustic sweeping under remote control up to 5
Fitted to carry out
"YULIN Class km (2 7 nm) from shore control station Development in hand to improve sea-keeping
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Note: (i) There are also some 60 auxiliary minesweepers of various types mcluding trawlers and
motor driven junks
(ii) Discussion with Intermarine in 1 987-88 possibly with a view to building some 20 "Lerici"
class in due course
32 SOVIET "T43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
364 6, 377 9, 386 9, 396-9, 801 3, 807 9, 821 -3, 829-30. 832. 853 4. 994-6
Displacement, tons: 520 standard, 590 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 196 8 ' 27 6 ' 6 9 (60 ' 8 8 •
2 3)
Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels; 2 200 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 knots
Complement: 70 (10 officers)
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin), dual purpose, 85° elevation; 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km C4 6
Type312 DRONE
nm): weight of shell 1 .42 kg.
4 USSR 25 mm/60 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 .6nm).
4 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 twin). 85° elevation; 600 rounds/minute to 7 km (3.8 nm).
—
Some ships also carry 1 85 mm/52 Mk 90K, 1 8 rounds/minute to 1 5 km (8 nm). weight of shell
9 6 kg AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES
Depth charges: 2 BMB 2 projectors
Mines: Can carry 12-16
Countermeasures: MCMV, MPT-l paravanes, MPT 3 mechanical sweep, acoustic and magnetic Note: In addition to the ships listed below there are up to 500 minor LCM/LCVP types used to
transport stores and personnel.
gear
Radars: Surface search: Ball End; E/Fband.
Navigation: Fin Curve or Neptun, band I
IFF: High Pole or Yard Rake. 9 "QIONSHA" CLASS (AP)
Sonars: Tamir 11; hull-mounted; active search and attack; high frequency
y 831 Y 832
,
+ 7
Programmes: Four were acquired from USSR in 1 954-55. one being returned 1 960, 26 more were
built inChinese shipyards, the first two in 1 956 Displacement figures are for Chinese built ships
Displacement, tons: 2 50 full load 1
The construction of "T 43" class fleet minesweepers continues at Wuzhang and at Guangzhou At
Dimensions, feet (metres): 282 1 « 44 3 « 13 1 (86 » 735 » 4)
least two were completed in 1 984 Three (Soviet ships) converted (or surveying, three transferred
Main machmery: 3 8NVD48A-2U diesels, 3 960 hp, 3 shafts
as civilian research ships
Speed, knots: 16
Operational: Seven in North Sea Fleet (364-6,801-3,807), nine in East Sea Fleet (821, 829,830.
Complement: 59
832. 853-4. 994-6) and eight in South Sea Fleet (386-9, 396-9) Remainder not known Someare
Military lift; 400 troops, 350 tons cargo
used as patrol ships with sweep gear removed
Guns: 8 China 14 5/93 mm (4 twin), 85" elevation, 600 rounds/minute to 7 km (3 8nm)
Comment: 1 980 at Guangzhou All South Sea Fleet. Have
Personnel attack transports begun about
four sets of davits, light cargo booms serving fwd and aft No helicopter pad Twin funnels. Carry a
number of LCAs Construction now ceased
"T 43" Class 7 17987. van Ginderen Co//eclion
"QIONSHA" Class 7985. G Jacobs
20 "FUSHUN" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Displacement, tons: 275 1 "DAGU" CLASS (HOVERCRAFT)
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^2^ .2 " :8 ' 9 8 (40 " 5.5 ' 3)
Main machinery: 2 M 50F 4 diesels, 2— 12D6 diesels; 4 220 hp; 4 shafts Displacement, tons: 67
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 750 at 6 knots 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 )2 453^27 2 J3 8)
Guns: 2 USSR 25 mm/60 (twin), forward Speed, knots: 55
4 China 1 4 5 mm/9 (2 twin), midships Military lift: 1 7 tons
Comment: A modification of the "Shanghai 11" class fast attack craft fitted with minesweeping Comment: Reported to be an experimental version designed by Shanghai SB Research and
winch and two davits. Development Institute
1 1 — 1
112 CHINA/ Amphibious warfare forces
"PAYI" CLASS (HOVERCRAFT) Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin) (Type only): 85" elevation; 1 80 rounds/minute
I
to 8 5 km (4 6
nmj. weight of shell 1 42 kg
Dimensions, feet (metres): A3 2 23 (J5 • 7)
—
4 25 mm/60 (2 twin); 85° elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm).
2 BM 21 MRL rocket launchers; range about 9 km (5 nm)
Speed, knots: 55
Military lift: 1 5 tons
Comment: "Yuling" started in China in 1 971 Stationed at Qingdao
"Yuliang" class is a variation of what may have been a prototype Data is similar but there are
Comment: An unknown number already built possibly with more m production. First seen at
variations in the superstructure. Series production started in 1 980 in three or four smaller shipyards
Wusung in 1970
(Shantou etc) Final total of 35 is planned
"JINGSAH" CLASS (HOVERCRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 70
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 2 » 26 2 (22 8)
Main machinery: 2 propulsion motors, 2 lift motors
Speed, knots: 55
Military lift: 1 5 tons
Comment: Built at Dagu in 1 979 Unknown number built — probably more in production
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3 "YUKAN" CLASS (LST)
YULING" Class
927 928 929
320 "YUNNAN" CLASS (LCU)
Displacement, tons: 3 1 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 393 6 50 9 5 ('720 - 15 3 2 9) •
Displacement, tons: 1 33 full load
Main machinery: 2 Pielstick 2PA 6V280 diesels, 2 shafts 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 90 2 17 7 4 6 (27 5 « 54 14)
Speed, knots: 3 1
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 hp, 2 shafts
Military lift: 200 troops, 10 tanks Speed, knots: Range, miles: 500 at knots
Guns: 8 China 57 mm/50 (4 twin) (some carry 4 57 mm (2 twin) and 4 37 mm (2 twin)); 85 — — Complement:
1
6
1
elevation. 20 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.5 nm). weight of shell 6 31 kg
1
Military lift: 46 tons
—
4 25 mm/60 (2 twin) (some also have 4 25 mm (2 twin) mountings amidships above the tank — Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs
deck), 85' elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km ("7 6nm)
Radars: Navigation Neptun, band 1
Comment: Built in China 1968-72 although a continuing programme was reported in 1982
Pennant numbers in 3000 series (3313, 3321, 3344 seen) 5000 series (5526 seen) and 7000
Comment: First completed in 1980 Bow and stern ramps fitted Carry two LCVPs Some reports series (7566 and 7568 seen) Numbers split evenly between the three fleets
indicate up to 1 4 of this class may be completed with 10 earmarked for the South Fleet and four for
the East Fleet
YUKAN" Class
13EX-US "1 (SHAN) CLASS (LST
YUNNAN' Class 4 ri'ui Andrew Li
351 , 355, 902-3. 905-7, 921 -6
Displacement, tons: 1 653 standard; 4 080 full load 14 Ex-US LSM (HUA) TYPE
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 50 4 (100 15 3 4 3) 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2 278A or 12 567A diesels, 700 bhp, 2 shafts 1 352 4, 393, 51 , 809-81 1 , 931 -6
Speed, knots: 1
Military lift: 1 65 troops, 2 1 00 tons cargo Displacement, tons: 743 beaching; 095 full load 1
—
Guns: 2 76 mm/50; dual purpose, 85° elevation, 8 rounds/minute to 2 8 km (7 nmj, weight 1 1 of Dimensions, feet (metres): 203 5 34 2 8 3 ('62 7 « 10 4 2 5) >
shell5 92 kg Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks-Morse 38D 8 1 /8 or General Motors 6 278A 1 diesels, 2 800 hp; 2
9 China 37 mm/63 (3 twin, 3 single), 180 rounds/minute \o Sbkm (4 6 nm), weight of shell shafts
1 42 kg Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots
Mines: All capable of minelaymg Complement: 60
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin) 4—25 mm (2 twin)
Comment: Two transferred to North Vietnam as tankers Some other ex US LSTs are in the merchant
service or used as tenders Some armed with rocket launchers All built between 942 and 945 1 1 Comment: Built in USA in 1944-45. Some were converted for minelaying and as support ships.
Five (902-3, 905-7) in North Sea Fleet at Luda, six (921-6) in East Sea Fleet at Shanghai and two Three in North Sea Fleet (809 81 1 ), seven in East Sea Fleet (511, 931-6) and four in South Sea
(351 , 355) in South Sea Fleet at Guangzhou Fleet (352 4, 393) Armament varies
^1- f - i/ r^^
Ex-US LSM Type
4 Ex-US LSIL (MIN) TYPE (also see Support, Research and Survey
Ships)
231,232,371,372
Displacement, tons: 230 light, 387 full load
"1-511 "Class Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 57 - 23 6 (47 9 7-18)
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 1 320 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 4
1 "YUDAO CLASS '
(LSM) Guns: 4 25 mm
938
Comment: Built in USA in 943 45 Reported to be fitted with rocket launchers Some are fitted as
1
minesweepers Two in East Sea Fleet (Shanghai) (371 -2) and two in South Sea Fleet (Zhanjiang)
Displacement, tons: 1 000 (231 -2) Armament varies
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 3 2 « — — (65 — — • «
)
—
Guns: 8 25 mm/ 60 (2 quad), 85' elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm)
Comment: Probably first entered service in early 1 980s In South Fleet
1 "YULING" CLASS and 30+5 "YULIANG" CLASS (LSM)
335 ("Yuling') 900 series CYuliang^ )
Displacement, tons: 800 standard, 1 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 236 2 - 45 3 TO 8 (72 13 8 3 3)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Military lift: 3 tanks Ex-US LSIL Type
Amphibious warfare forces — Salvage ships/ CHINA 1 13
40-50 "YUCH'IN" CLASS (LCU/LCP) 2 "DALANG" CLASS (ASR)
Displacement, tons: 58 standard, 1 full load 1 J 503 J 504
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 7 ]6 7 ^ 2 6 (24 * 5.7 ^ J 7)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 hp. 2 shafts Displacement, tons: 3 700 standard, 4 300 full load (est)
Speed, knots; 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 367 - 47,9 ' }AA (7 7 7 .9 74 6 ' 4 3) '
Guns: 2-14 5 mm MGs Main machinery: 2 diesels, 4 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 18
Comment: Built m Shanghai 1962-72 Smaller version of "Yunnan" class primarily intended for Guns: 8 China 37 mm/63 (4 twin). 4 China 14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
personnel transport Radars: Navigation Fin Curve, band I
Comment: Built at Guangzhou Shipyard First one commissioned November 1975, second in 1 986
20-30 "YUCHAI" CLASS (LCMs) Bulbous bow with crane located fwd Notable rake to funnel amidships
Displacement, tons; 70 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 " 14 1 ' 33(20 ^ 43 " 7)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 hp, 2 shafts
Guns: 4—1 4 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
Comment: Built in 1960s at Shanghai, similar to Soviet "T 4" class Carry conspicuous kedge
anchor on centre-line at stern.
"DALANG Class
SUBMARINE SUPPORT SHIPS
1 "HUDUNG" CLASS (ASR)
3 "DAJIANG" CLASS (SALVAGE SHIPS) J 301
CHANGXINGDAO J 121 YONGXINGDAO J506 Displacement, tons: 4 500 standard (est), 4 900+ full load (est)
CHONGMIWGDAO J 302 Dimensions, feet (metres): 308 5 55 8 1 5 ("94 77 1 4 6;
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 3 600 shp. 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 975 full load
1
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 2 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 1 7 » 67 2 « 22 3 (156 ' 20 5 ' 6 8) Complement: 225 (est)
Main macfiinery: 2 MAN K9Z60/1 05E diesels, 9 000 shp; 2 shafts Guns: 6 China 37 mm/63 (3twin)
Speed, knots: 20 Radars: Navigation Fin Curve, band
—
I
Guns: Light MGs Can carry 6 37 mm (3 twin)
Radars: Surface search Eye Shield, E band Comment: Built at Hudung Shipyard. Shanghai. Laid down 1965, launched 1967 Design revised
Navigation: Two Fin Curve; band I
before completion Has two bow and two stern anchorsTwo 5 ton booms and stern gantry for
Helicopters: 2 Harbin Z-8 (Super Frelon) submarine rescue bell
Comment: Submarine salvage ships built at Shanghai First launched in mid 1 973, operational m
1 976. Yongxingdao has a smoke deflector on funnel Provision for DSRV on twd well deck aft of
launching crane A fourth of the class (R 327) is listed under Research Ships
HUDUNG Class
TRAINING SHIPS
1 "ZHENGHE" CLASS
ZHENGHE81
Displacement, tons: 5 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 433 52 5 19 4 (132 16-5 9)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement: 170 plus 30 instructors and 200 midshipmen
Guns: 4 China 57 mm/70 (2 twin) 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin).
Radars: Navigation 2 Decca. band I
Comment; Built at Qiuxin SY, Shanghai Launched 12 July 1986, commissioned 27 April 1987
(HANGXINGDAO 1988 Resembles a small cruise liner with a helicopter deck on the stern
1 "DAZHI" CLASS
1 "UKURU" CLASS
HUIAN (eX'Shisaka) 218
DAZHI920
Displacement, tons: 940
Displacement, tons: 5 600 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 257 9 • 29 5 9 5(786 9 30)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 350 50 • 20 ^706 7 « 15 3 • 6 1)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 4 200 hp, 2 shafts
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 3 500 shp Speed, knots: 9 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 6 knots
1 1
Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 6 000 at 14 knots Complement: 147
Complement: 290 Guns: 2 — 37 mm/63
1 (3 twin, 6 single), 85 elevation. 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm).
Cargo capacity: 500 tons dieso weight of shell 1 42 kg
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin). 4 25 mm/60 (2 twin) — Depth charges: 2 pro|ectors, 2 racks
Radars: Navigation: Fin Curve; I band. Mines: Can carry mines
Comment: Hudung. Shanghai
Built at 1 963 65 Has four electro hydraulic cranes Carries large
Comment: Built in 1944 in Japan Re-armed in 1 975 with 100 mm guns removed Stationed in East
stock of torpedoes and stores. Sea Fleet and mostly used for training
SALVAGE SHIPS
1 "KANSHA" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 325 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 229 3 34 4 1 1 8 ("69 9 70 5' 3 6)
Main machinery: 2— 8300ZC diesels. 2 200 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 2 400
1
Comment: Built at SY. Shanghai in 1 980-81 Trials July 1 981 Designed by Chinese
Chunghua
Marine Design and Research Institute Carries one French SM-358 S DSRV (deep submergence
2 "DA DONG" CLASS recovery vehicle), 7 m long with a crew of five and an operating depth of 985 ft (300 m) Ship has
one 5 ton crane fwd and a 2 ton crane aft.
J 304 U 91
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 » 36 1 ' 8 9 ('52 « 7 7 « 27) 2Ex USLSILTYPE
Comment: First reported to have been built at Hutong in late 1 970s Has a large and conspicuous HAI LAO 441, 821
crane aft A second ship of approximately same dimensions and designed for the same duties was
launched at Hutong in spring 1 985 and commissioned 2 January 1 986 -may be of same class
1 Comment: Converted from LSIL see Amphib/ous M/ar/are Forces section for details.
114 CHINA/ Salvage ships — Research and survey ships
3 "YEN TING" CLASS (ARS) 1 "DAJIANG" CLASS (RESEARCH SHIP)
HAILA0 456. 520. 523 R327
Displacement, tons: 260 275 standard Displacement, tons: 1 975 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95.1 > 23 » 8.2 (29 ' 7 ' 2.5) Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 1 .7 « 67.2 " 211 (156 » 20 5 -115)
Main machinery: 1 Type 3D-12 1 2-cyl diesel, 300 shp Main machinery: 2 MAN K9Z60/105E diesels; 9 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10 Speed, knots: 20
Guns: 4 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 twin) Helicopters: 2 Aerospatiale SA 321 G Super Frelon
Comment: Trawler -type hull, similar to enlarged "FT" series Built in 1972 74, Comment: Built at Hutong, Shanghai. Completed November 1981 Sister of submarine salvage
ships and operates for Academy of Sciences.
3 "DING HAI" CLASS
HA! LA0 446. 447. 511
Displacement, tons: 375 full load (approx)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 23 23 115 (37 5 •
7 3 5)
Main machinery: 1 PRC/Soviet 3D1 2 diesel. 300 hp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2
Complement: 30 max
Guns: 4 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 twin, fwd and aft)
Comment: Coastal salvage ships built 1 964-66 Have small cargo hatch aft
10+ "LUNG MA" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 5 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 7 - 18 " 4 9 ('25 5 " 55 ^ ? 5J
Comment: Diving tenders for coastal and river work
REPAIR SHIPS
1 Ex-US "ACHELOUS" CLASS
1980. RNZAF
DAGUSHAN {ex-Hsiang An, bk-VSS Achilles ARl A^ qk^LST 455) U
. 891
Displacement, tons: 1 625 light; 4 325 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 « 50 « 1 1 (100 15 2 34) '
1 "SHIH YEN" CLASS (AGOR)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2-567A diesels, 1 700 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 1 SHIH YEN (ex KiniGuam)
Complement: 270
Guns: 2 China 37 mm/63 (6 twin) 4 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 twin)
1 Displacement, tons: 2 500 full load
Radars: Navigation Fin Curve; band I Dimensions,feet (metres): 213,3 38 1 ' 16 4/65 n 6 - 5; ~- ^'
Main machinery: 2 UK Polar 4-cycle diesels, 1 200 shp; 2 shafts
Comment: Launched on 17 October 1942 Transferred to Nationalist China as Hsiang An in Speed, knots: 1 (est) 1
September 1 947 Burned and grounded in 1 949, salvaged and refitted. Has 60 ton A-frame and 25 Radars: Navigation Fin Curve or Japan OKI NXE-1 2c: band. I
ton crane Mostly alongside in Shanghai
Comment: Former coastal steamer purchased by China from Quan Quan Shippping Ltd
(Singapore) about 1973 Cargo holds forward and amidships Believed rebuilt in late 1970s for
oceanographic duties Operated by one of Chinas research academies or China Institute of
Oceanography Painted white
2SPACEEVENTSHIPS
YUAN WANG 1 and 2
Displacement, tons: 1 7 1 00 standard; 21 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 623,2 « 74,1 - 24.6 (190 - 22 6 '7 5)
Main machinery: diesel; 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 20
Comment: Built by Shanghai Jiangnan Yard. Probably commissioned in 1979. Have helicopter
platform but no hangar New communications, SATNAV and meteorological equipment fitted in
Jiangnan SY in 1986-87
DAGUSHAN 7 11985. Fischer I Donko W^cdtdcdtd
1 "GALATI" CLASS "YUAN WANG" Class
Comment: Converted AK. With South Sea Fleet For details see same class under Supply Ships
RESEARCH AND SURVEY SHIPS
Notes: (a) In addition to naval ships listed the following ships work for the Hydrographic Bureau of
the Ministry of Communications Sui Hang Biao No 1 Hu Hang Biao No 3 ar\dJin Hang Biao No 1 .
(all of 1 AQQlons) an6 Sui Hang CENos 1 and 2. Hu Hang CENos 1 1 -15. and Jin Hang CE Nos and 1
2 (all 300 tons)
of
(b) Qionsha H 263 survey ship which is armed with 2 37
is a twins and 2 25 twins This is — mm — mm
probably an adaptation of the class of same name listed in Amphibious Warfare Forces section as an
AP.
(c) Research ship Xingfenshan (V 806) launched in June 1 987. No details
"YUAN WANG" 2 411984, G Jacobs
1 RESEARCH SHIP
Jl Dl HAO
Displacement, tons: 1 050 full load 2SURVEYSHIPS
Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 34 16 4/50 104 •
5)
Main machinery: 1 diesel, 1 700 hp Displacement, tons: 500 1
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 2 knots
1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 259 3 » ? « 15/797 ? ' 4.6)
Complement: 26 plus 1 5 scientists Main machinery: 2 diesels, 4 200 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 1
Comment: Ordered from Mjellem and Karlsen. Bergen, Norway in 1 983 Laid down 1 5 November
1983 Comment: Ordered from Mitsui, Tamano in January 1 978
Research and survey ships/ CHINA 115
1 "SHIJIAN" CLASS (AGOR) XIANGYANG HONG 09 (ex 21
Displacement, tons: 4 435 approx
SHUIAN Dimensions, feet (metres): 400 3 « 49 9 - 23 6 (722 15 2 • 7 2)
Main machinery: 2 PRC ESDZ diesels
Displacement, tons: 3 700 full load Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 1 000 at 5 knots 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 311 6 « 46 « 16 4 ('95 74 " 5) •^
Complement: 145 (20 officers)
Main machinery: 2 Type 6 ESD (2) 48/82 diesels; 4 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 10 000 at 1 2 knots
1
Comment: Originally built as "Xiang Yang Hong 21" (AGOR) at Hudong Shipyard, Shanghai,
Complement: 125approx during 1980-82 Conversion to AGI completed about 1986 and has since been observed
Guns: 8 China 4 5 mm/93 (4 twin)
1
monitoring US-ROK "Team Spirit" military exercises in Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea Prominent
Radars: Navigation Fm cuive, band I
5-ton cargo boom aft and two forward kingposts with extensive electronics mounted Painted dark
grey
Comment: Built at Shanghai m 1965-68 as enlarged unit of "Dong Fang Hong" class AGOR
Operates in East China Sea area under civil authority of the State Bureau of Oceanography and with
scientists of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Twelve labs on board Painted white.
•% ";• : ^S.
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XIANGYANG HONG 09 7980 RNZAF
SHIJIAN T980. USN
XIANGYANG HONG 10
XIANGYANG HONG 01 Displacement, tons: 1 975
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 2 3 67 6 22 3 (1562 •206-68)
Displacement, tons: 1 100 standard, 550 full load 1
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 219 8 ' 32 8 13 ("67 10-4) 1
Speed, knots: 20
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 321 G Super Frelon
Guns: 2 China 37 mm/63 (twin) 8 China 14 5 mm/93 (2 quad)
Radars: Navigation: Fin Curve; band I
Comment: Built about 1 974 Operates m conjunction with the Academy of Science
Comment: The generic name Xiangyang Hong means "The East is Red" Initial vessel built either at
Jiangnan or Tsingdao about 1 970 Commissioned
1 971 and employed as research vessel but
in
painted grey as if naval subordinated Weapons not normally included on vessels subordinated to
the Chinese Academy of Sciences
XIANGYANG HONG 02. 03. 08
i »..
Displacement, tons: 800 standard: 1 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 236 2 26 2 82(72 8 ' 2 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 4 1
1^
Comment: Built in 1971-73 at Guangzhou Have navigation radar and DF Operated by Chinese
Academy of Sciences for coastal survey Painted white
."a^
r^^^a^.
XIANGYANG HONG 04, 06
Displacement, tons: 2 000
Speed, knots: 1 5
XIANGYANG HONG 10
Comment: Research ships built 1 971 -73
XIANGYANG HONG 11 16
Mam machinery: Diesels
Comment: A series of smaller research ships of varying dimensions
XIANGYANG HONG 04
" •V>it«i.>||wi«t';-«s:ra
XIANGYANG HONG 05
Displacement, tons: 4 500 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 500 64 • 28 5(152 5 79 5 8 8)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16 Range, miles: 12 15 000
Radars: Navigation Square Tie; band I
Comment: Built as PolishB41 Jype'(Francesco Nulla) in 1967 Purchased by China and rebuilt
1970-72 in Guangzhou Stationed at Guangzhou Acts as environmental research ship Four sister
ships in Chinese mercantile fleet. Operated by Academy of Science Recently the goal post with a
parabolic aerial has been removed from its position aft XIANGYANG HONG 1 6 (mod "Yulin " alongside) 9/1984
1 "YEN HSI" CLASS (AGM)
HSUN701
Displacement, tons: 930 standard, 1 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 196 86 " 35 3 » 1 1 48 rfiO » 77 « 3 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 800 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 6 max, 1 1 cruise Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 1 knots
Complement: 1 10
Guns: 2 China 37 mm/63 (twin) 4 China 25 mm/80 (2 twin).
Radars: Navigation: Fin Curve
Comment; Built in Shanghai m 1 968-70, Has pronounced flare fwd and bow bulwark Appearance
IS that of Hsiang Yang Hung 02-series of AGORs, though lighter in displacement and may have
XIANGYANG HONG 05 1980. RNZAF originally been planned as an AGOR/AGS unit
116 CHINA/ Research and survey ships
3 GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH SHIPS 4 "YENLAI" CLASS (AGS)
NAN HAI502 BIN HAI511 K200 512 629 943
Measurement, tons: 697 257 gross dwt, 1 Displacement, tons: 1 100 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 215 5 36 9 « 13.5 ("65 7 « 112 " 4 1) Dimensions, feet (metres): 229 6 32 1 91 (70 98 > - •
3)
Main machinery: 2 Yanmat CG ST diesels, 2 000 hp; 1 shaft; cp propeller Main machinery; Diesel; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 5 1 Speed, knots; 6 Range, miles; 2 000 approx at 1 4 knots
1
Complement; 50 (31 plus 19 scientists) Complement: 100
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin) 4—25 mm/60 (2 twin)
Comment; Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in1979 Designed for bathymetric and seismic
research using satellite and terrestrial fixing, 511 modified in 1983 to include a helicopter deck Comment: Probably Shanghai in built in early 1970s Prominent square bridge and funnel
Arrays up to 3 600 m can be towed amidships Carry four survey motor boats.
Sffl_^
HAI YANG" CLASS (AGOR
1 "YENLUN" CLASS (AGS) HAI YANG 01 HAI YANG 02
Displacement, tons: 3 300 standard; 4 500 full load
HAITSE583 Dimensions, feet (metres); 341 2 42 7 14 8 :'?04 13-4 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 8 000 hp, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 500 standard 1
Speed, knots; 21 Range, miles; 1 000 at 8 knots 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 229 7 65 6 9 8 (70 20 3) Complement: 50 including scientists
1
Main machinery: 2 Kolomna 9D 8 cyl diesels, 2 200 hp, 2 shafts Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin)
Speed, knots; 7 1
Radars; Navigation: Fin Curve, I band
Guns: 4—25 mm/60 (2 twin)
Comment: Built at Shanghai during 1969 71 Har Yang 01 commissioned in 1972; Har Yang 02 in
Comment; Prominent twin funnels amidships First twin-hulled vessel built by PRC, with open well 1 973 or 1 974 Has prominent raked bow and three deck levels Small cargo hatches located fore
deck aft for supporting diving equipment and deep ocean survey work Two small cranes aft and aft. supported by light cranes for handling research equipment Funnel amidships
Subordinated to Chinese Academy of Sciences Painted white
3"SHUGUANG"CLASS (exT-43) (AGOR)
1 "DONG FANG HONG" CLASS (AGOR)
SHUGUANG1,2and3
Displacement, tons; 3 000 full load
Comment: For details see under Mine Warfare Forces Converted from Minesweepers in late 1 960s Dimensions, feet (metres); 282 2 37 7 148CS6 » 115 ' 4.5)
All painted white Originally of Soviet construction of 58 m length Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 4 1
Radars: Navigation Fin Curve
Comment; Built at Hutong, Shanghai 1 964-66,
1 "HAI" CLASS (AGOR)
HAI 521
Displacement, tons; 550 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 164 32 8 1 1 5 ("50 /O 3 5;
Main machinery; 2 Niigata Type 6 M 26 K NHS diesels, 1 600 shp, 2 shafts, bowthruster
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 knots
1 1
Complement: 15(7 officers) plus 25 scientists
Radars; Navigation Japanese AR-M31 band. ; I
Comment; by Niigata Engineering Co. Niigata (Japan) in 1974-75 Launched 10 March
Built
1975 Commissioned July 1975 First operated by the China National Machinery Export-Import
Corp on oceanographic duties Operates on East and South China research projects but based in
North China For small vessel, has unique cruiser stern with raked bow. and small funnel well aft
Capability to operate single DSRV and the Chinese Navy has a number of Japanese-built
KSWB 300submersibles Painted white.
SHUGUANG 3 1980
1 "HAI TUNG" CLASS (AGOR)
5 "SHUGUANG 04" CLASS (AGOR) Displacement, tons; 375 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres); 123 ' 21 3 - (37.5 ' 65
SHUGUANG 04. 05. 06, 07, 08 Main machinery: diesel, shaft 1 1
Comment: Modified large trawler design with high forecastle and single boom amidships Painted
Displacement, tons: 2 400 full load
— white.Employed as coastal research vessel and may be subordinated to a Chinese research
Dimensions, feet (metres): 214 9 - 32 8 ('55 5 10 —) •
academy or institute. At one time armed with twin 1 4.5 mm guns
Main machinery; 2 diesels. 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 16
Guns; 2 China 37 mm/63 (twin) 4 China 25 mm/80 (2 twin)
Radars; Navigation Fin Curve. band I
1 "GANZHU" CLASS (AGS)
Comment: Built at Guangzhou from 1 970 to about 1 975, based on modified design of Hsiang Yan
Hung 1 AGOR Units differ slightly in superstructure appearance At least three units subordinated
to theChinese Academy of Sciences and are without armament Operated in East China and South Displacement, tons: 000 full load 1
China Seas Dimensions, feet (metres); 2'\22 29% ' 91 (65 ' 9 ' 3)
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 4 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20
Complement; 25 (est) 1
Guns: 4— 25 mm/60 (2 twin) 4—14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
Comment; Built in Zhu Zhiang 1 971 73 Frigate-type bridge Prominent raked funnel
1 Ex-'T 43" CLASS (AGH) :
S994
Displacement, tons; 500 standard, 570 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 190,3 « 28 9 x 1 1 ,5 ('5S « 88 " 3 5)
Main machinery: 2 PRC/Kolomna 9D 8-cyl diesels; 2 200 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 1 5
Complement; 55-60
Comment; Ex Soviet T-43 handed over to
- PRC in 1959 Unit converted to Hydrocoustic monitoring
ship from minesweeper Seen Shanghai shipyard in early 1 970 during overhaul. Operates with
in
SHUGUANG 06 1985 East Sea Fleet off Shanghai and Zhou Shan Islands 58 m hull type.
Research and survey ships — Supply ships / CHINA 1 1
2 "DING HAI" CLASS (COASTAL SURVEY CRAFT) SUPPLY SHIPS
HAISHENG701 and 702
Note: In addition to the following there may be another 1 2 coastal n-ierchant ships operating undor
naval control as well as several 450 ton cargo ships wearing "N" numbers
Displacement, tons: 330 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 28 x 24.6 « 1 1 ,5 pS « 7.5 » 3 5)
Main machinery: 1 PRC/Soviet type 3D1 2
Speed, knots: 3 1
1 2-cyl diesel; 31 5 shp; 1 shafi
1 "CHANDOU" CLASS (AF)
Guns: 4-14 5 mm/93 (2lwin)
HAIYUN 126
Comment; Coastal trawler design Naval subordinated One unit observed off Xishi Islands in late
1970s Both South Sea Fleet units.
Measurement, tons: 3 200 dwt; 9 796 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 499 3-71 -28 6(J5t 8 21 6 87)
Main machinery: Diesels
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 3 500 at 2 knots
1 1
Cargo capacity: 2 600 tons
Comment: booms Serves
CABLE SHIPS converted to
Chinese-built
civilian
in
salvage ships
1970s Six 3-5 ton in North Sea Fleet Tv\/o sister ships
Note: Several classes of cable layers are in service These carry "B" pennant numbers while similar
ships with"H" numbers act as buoy tenders and those with "N" numbers are based at Nanjing
Examples are B 873, H 263 and N 2304, all of the same class
230
Displacement, tons: 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 77 1 1 - 28 9 7 5 ('54 - SS •
2 3;
Range, miles: 2 000 at 7 5 knots
Complement: 50 approx 'CHANDOU' Clas
Guns; 4 or 8— 25 mm/60 (2 or 4 twin)
Comment; Built at Guangzhou m 1 968 69 as coastal cable repair ship Has noticeable davits aft 2"GALATI"CLASS (AK)
Fitted with bow sheaves Also acts as salvage ship in South Sea Fleet
HAIYUN 318 HAIJIU600
Displacement, tons; 5 300
Dimensions, feet (metres); 328 45 6 21 6 / ?00 •
7J 9 6 S;
Main machinery: Sulzer 5TAD56 diesel, 2 500 hp, 1 shaft
BOOM DEFENCE VESSELS 1
Speed, knots: 2 5 Range, miles; 5 000 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 50
Cargo capacity; 3 750 tons. 20 ton. 3 5 ton cranes
5 Ex-US "ALOE" CLASS Comment: Built at Santieral Shipyard, Galati, Romania in 1960s Nine ships purchased of which
these two were converted to AKs in early 1970s Both reported operating in South Sea Fleet Oil
fuel. 250 tons
Displacement, tons: 560 standard, 805 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 63 5 1 1 8 ('45 7 OO - 9J J 6;
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 800 bhp
Speed, knots: 3 1
1 "ZHANDOU" CLASS (AK)
Guns: 3 in (76 mm)
1 -
Displacement, tons: 4 500
Comment: Probably now used as service vessels Dimensions, feet (metres); 31 6 41 8 1 • 1 ('95 72 5 5 5;
Mam machinery: diesel. shaft 1 1
Speed, knots: 1 2 5 Range, miles; 3 4 000
Complement; 50 approx
1 "YANNAIM" CLASS Comment: A class of 1 5-20 merchant ships was built in Shanghai 1 959-65 of which one or maybe
more transferred to the Navy Have prominent bridge and funnel aft
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 8 39 3 ' — (74 • 12 " --)
—
Guns: 4 or 6 37 mm (2 or 3 twin) MGs
4"DANLIN CLASS (AK)
Comment: Buoy tender built at Jiangnan SY 1 980 81 Has sharply raked bow
HAILENG L191 L201, L 790, L 795
Displacement, tons: 900 standard. 300 full load 1
1 "YENBAI" CLASS Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 98 5 29 5 3 ffiO 5 9 4j 1 1
Main machinery; 1 Soviel/PRC Type 6DRN 30/50 diesel. 750 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 5 1
Displacement, tons; 1 000
Complement; 35
Main machinery; 2 diesels Cargo capacity; 750-800 tons
Guns: 4 25 mm (2 twin)
Comment; Built in Shanghai in 1 972 North Sea Fleet
Radars; Navigation Fin Curve or Skin Head. I band
Comment; Built in China in early 1960s Have a refrigerated stores capability Two serve in each of
South and East Sea Fleets Two or more in civilian service
1 "YENKUAIM '
CLASS (ABU)
763
Displacement, tons; 80 standard; 92 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 82 X 17 1 - 4.9 ('25 ' 52 « 15)
Main machinery; 2 diesels; 600 shp
Speed, knots; 12
Complement: 16-18
Guns: 2— 14,5mm MGs.
Comment; Fwd kingpost to handle lifting buoys. Small open bridge Inshore buoy tender built in
1 960s. Looks like an inshore minesweeper. Two of class transferred to Vietnam in 1 972
"DANLIN" Class
1 "HANG FENG 01 "CLASS (ALB)
4"H0NGQI"CLASS (AK)
Displacement, tons; 3 300 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 258 9 42 1 8 ("78 9 « 12 8 5 5)
Comment: US Army coastal freighter of Second World War emergency programme converted to Comment: Similar to Danlin" class (above) with only twin 25
'
mm fwd A further ship. L 202.
coastal buoy tender. Ex-Nationalist. appears to be similar but carries no armament
1 "YEN HANG" CLASS (AKL)
2 "FT13" TRAWLER TYPE (ABU)
HAIYUN 317
HAIBIA0 617 HAI BIA0 619
Displacement, tons; 500 standard. 600 full load
Displacement, tons: 260 standard; 295 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 « 26.2 " ^3.5 (50 " 8 - 4 1)
Dimensions, feet (metres); 109 9 « 22 3 « 6 6 (33.5 - 68 « 2) Main machinery: 1 PRC/Soviet type 3D1 2 1 2-cyl diesel: 31 5 shp, 1 shaft
Main machinery: Soviet/PRC Type 3D-1 2, 300 shp;
1 1 shaft Speed, knots: 2 1
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 1 500 at 7.5 knots Complement: 15-18
Complement: 18 Cargo capacity: 00 tons 1
Guns: Possible 1 2 7 mm MGs Guns; 2 — 37 mm/63 (twin, aft).
Comment: Operate in East Sea Fleet. Two conversions of standard "FT 1
3" trawler design. Comment: Built in early 1 960s Davits forward for two landing boats or loading cargo barges
—
118 CHINA/ Supply ships — Degaussing ships
2 Ex-US ARMY FS 331 TYPE 2 "SHENGLI" CLASS (AOT)
HAIYUN300(Ex US Army FS 146, ex Clover) X620 X621
HAIYUN 301 (Ex US Army FS 1 55, ex-Violet)
Displacement, tons: 4 950 full load
Displacement, tons: 935 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 45 9 ' 18 (100 » 14 •^
55)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 180 32 10 ("S^ 9 98 « J; Main machinery: diesel, 2 600 hp, shaft
1 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 1 000 bhp; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 2 400 at 3 knots
1 1
Speed, knots: 12 Range, miles: 4 000 at knots 1 Cargo capacity: 3 400 tons dieso
Complement: 30 Guns: 2—57 mm (twin). 2 25 mm (twin) —
Guns: 1 4 5 mm MGs but variable
Radars: Navigation Skin Head, I band Comment: First sighted 1 981 Others of the class in commercial service
Comment: Built in USA in 1 944 45 Reported to be employed as support stiips for fast attack craft.
With South Sea Fleet
m,
X620 7982
In *-^ n _rj-. Wk{\[^=:?i
6"FULIN"CLASS
FS 330 Type X583 X607 X609 X628 X629 X633
Displacement, tons: 2 300 standard
2Ex-USLSILs Dimensions, feet (metres): 216 5 42 6 3 1 1 ("66 7J - 4;
Main machinery: diesel, 600 hp, 1 shaft
1
HAISHUI352 +1
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 1 500 at 8 knots
1
Complement: 30
Comment: At Shanghai supporting island garrisons (See /4mp/7(6/0(y5 section for details )
Guns: 4 — 25 mm (2 twin)
Comment: A total of 20 of these ships built at Hutong. Shanghai, beginning 1972. Fourteen in
3 "LEIZHOU" CLASS (WTL) civilian service Naval ships painted dark grey. Some having single underway replenishment rig.
One in South Sea Fleet
HAISHUI412, 555, 558
Comment: Details under same class in Tankers section Two in South Sea and one in East Sea Fleets 14 "FUZHOU" CLASS (AOT)
X573 X580 X629 +11
9 "FUZHOU" CLASS (WTL)
Cargo capacity: 650-700 tons fuel
HAISHUI416. HAISHUI419, HAI SHUI 556, HAISHU1557, + 5
Comment: Details under same class in Supply Ships Reported as built in Shanghai 1964-70
Displacement, tons: 1 100 Prominent bridge and funnel aft Five in South Sea Fleet
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 96 8 > 29 5 « 1 1 ,5 ('60 9 3 5j
Main machinery: 1 diesel, 600 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 2 1
5 "LEIZHOU" CLASS (AOTL)
Complement: 35
Guns: 4 — 25 mm (2 twin) 4 1 2 7 mm (2 twin) (not in all)
Displacement, tons: 900
Dimensions, feet (metres): 173 9 ^ 32 2 ' 9 8 ('53 '98-3)
Comment: Built in Shanghai 1 964-70. Large water carriers. Four in North Sea Fleet, two in East Sea
Main machinery: diesel, 600 hp; 1 shaft
1
Fleet, two in South Sea Fleet Fourteen of same class in Tanker section.
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 1 200 at
1 1 knots
Complement: 25 30
Guns: 2—37 mm (twin). 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation Skin Head, I band
Comment: Built in late 1 960s probably at Qingdao or Wutong
DEGAUSSING SHIPS
Note: In addition to the vessels listed below four ex-US LSIL conversions, Hai Dzu 741, 742. 804
FUZHOU" Class and 52/ act as degaussing ships.
1 "YEN PAI" CLASS (ADG)
TANKERS HAI DZU 746
Displacement, tons: 950 standard (est); 1 00 full load
3 "FUQING" CLASS (AOR) Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 7 31 5 9 8 (74 9-6 " 3)
1
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Main machinery: 2 Soviet/PRC Kolomna 9D diesels; 2 000 shp
TAICANGX575 FENFCANG X 61 5 HONGCAMGX950 Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 4 000 at 9 knots
1
Complement: 55 (est)
Displacement, tons: 7 500 standard; 21 750 full load Guns: 4—37 mm/63 (2 twin) 4—25 mm/80 (2 twin)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 552 71 5 39 4 (•76S2 2/ S 72^ •
Main machinery: 1 Sulzer 8RL 866 diesel, 1 3 000 hp, shaft 1
Comment: Enlarged version of "T 43" MSF with larger bridge and funnel amidships Reels on
Speed, knots: 18 Range, miles: 18 000 at 14 knots quarterdeck for degaussing function
Complement: 130 (24 officers)
Cargo capacity: 1 550 tons fuel, 1 000 tons dieso, 200 tons feed water; 200 tons drinking water,
4 small cranes 1 "YENKA" CLASS (ADG)
Guns: 8 37 — mm (4 twin) (fitted for but not with)
Radars: Navigation Two Fin Curve, I band HAI DZU 745
Comment: Operational in late 1 979 ,This is the first class of ships built for underway replenishment Displacement, tons: 395 full load
in the ChineseNavy Helicopter platform but no hangar No armament All built at Talien Two Dimensions, feet (metres): 154 2 « 24 6 1.2(47 7 5 2 2)
liquidreplenishment positions each side with one solid replenishment position each side by the Main machinery: 2 PRC/Kolomna 9D diesels, 2 000 shp; 2 shafts
funnel X 61 5 has a rounded funnel vice the square shape of the other two Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 1 knots
1
Complement: 50
Guns: 2—37 mm/63 (twin) 2 or 4— 14 5 mm/93 (1 or 2 twin) (VlGs
Comment: Built at Chunghua Shipyard. Shanghai about 1 966-68 Modified trawler hull Prominent
angled funnel and transom stern There may be a second of this class built in 1 976
2 "YEN FANG" CLASS (ADG)
HAI DZU 950 HAI DZU 951
Displacement, tons: 110 standard, 1 25 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 7 20 5 9 /J? 6 7 7 S;
Main machinery: 2 Soviet/PRC Type 3D6 diesels; 300 shp (est)
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 14-16
TAICANG 1988 Comment: Trawler hull conversion. Cable reels on stern Converted mid 1960s.
Icebreakers— Maritime militia (M.B.D.F.) /CHINA 119
ICEBREAKERS 1 "JIN JIAIM XUN 05" CLASS (ARS)
Displacement, tons: 559 standard
2 "HAIBING" CLASS (AGB) Dimensions, feet (metres); 96 9 » 24 3 « 8 5 (60
1
•
7 4 ' 2 6)
Main machinery: 2 Niigata diesels, 2 shafts
101 102 (ex C72;) Speed, knots: 18 4
Displacement, tons: 2 900 standard, 3 400 full load Comment: Built by Osaka Shipyard, Niigata, Japan in early 1 986 Commissioned November 1 986
Dimensions, feet (metres): 275 « 50 » ^&A(83 8 » 15.3 ' 5) Identified as a rescue ship and towing vessel
Main machinery: Diesel-electric: 2 diesels, 5 250 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 6
Complement: 90 95
Guns: 8- 37 mm/63 (4 twin) 4 or 8— 25 mm/80 (2 or 4 twin) 4 "ROSLAVL" CLASS (ARS)
Radars: Navigation Fin Cuive, band I
J120. HAlTO302,403 +1
Comment: Built in 1 969 73
at Chiu Hsin SY, Shanghai Employed as icebreakmg tugs in Bo Hai
Gulf for port clearance Recently deployed as AGIs Displacement, tons: 670 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 145 « 31 -114 (44 2 95 « 3 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 500 shp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 1 knots
Complement: 28
Comment: First USSR late 1 950s Remainder built
ship transferred by the in China in mid- 1 960s
One carries diving bell and submarine rescue gear on stern Fuel, 90 tons
4 "TUZHONG" CLASS (ATR)
T154 T710
Displacement, tons: 3 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 278 5 46 }8 (84 9 • 14-5 5)
Main machinery: 2 ESDZ 43/82 B diesels. 9 000 hp, 2 shafts
102 1982. G Jacobs Speed, knots: 18 5
Radars: Navigation Fin Curve, band I
1 Ex-US "AG 51 "CLASS (AGBL) Comment: Built in late 1970s Can be fitted with twin 37 mm AA armament and at least one of the
class has been fitted with a Square Tie radar. 35 ton towing winch.
Displacement, tons: 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 5 1 31 2 6 6 ('53 5 9 5 2;
Main machinery: 2 Triple expansion steam reciprocating, 800 ihp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16
Complement: 35
Comment: Venerable coastal icebreaker North Sea Fleet Operational status doubtful
SERVICE CRAFT
Note: There are reported to be 1 25 armed motor |unks, 1 00 armed motor launches and 1 50 service
and miscellaneous boats.
craft
TUGS
Note: The vessels below represent a small cross section of the craft available
TUZHONG" Class 6/1987. G Jacobs
5 "YUNG GANG" CLASS (ATA)
Displacement, tons: 320
Dimensions, feet (metres): 87 - 31 4 ' 10 8 (26 5 9.6 ' 3 3) 3FT-14CLASS (ARS)
Main machinery: 2 Daihatsu diesels. 3 200 hp
Speed, knots: 15 Displacement, tons: 400
Speed, knots: 10
Comment: Yung Gang 16 launched 29 July 1981 at lshikawa|ima, built in Japan It is not known
whether these are for naval or civilian use
16 "GROMOVOY CLASS '
(ATA)
H AITO 21 0. 221 . 230. 231 . 235. 31 9. T 71 6. T 802 t 8
MARITIME MILITIA (M B.D.F.)
Displacement, tons: 795 standard: 890 full load Note: In 1 950s certain ships of the deep-sea and coastal fishing fleets were formed into the
the early
Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 9 31 2 1 5 1 1 ("45 7 95 4 6) Maritime These ships, under the control of the local branch of the party, act in support or as
Militia
Main machinery: 2 diesels: 300 shp. 2 shafts 1
cover for naval forces Their normal task is reconnaissance and surveillance but, on occasions, they
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 7 000 at 7 knots
1
have been armed with machine guns About 100 ex-Soviet "T 4" LCMs are used by the M B D F
Complement: 25 30 (varies) Some "Fuzhou'class coastal tankers are operated by MBD.F to support East Sea Fleet island
Guns: 4—14,5 mm (2 twin) or 1 2 7 mm (2 twin) MGs garrisons.
Radars: Navigation Fin Curve or Oki X NE-1 2 (Japanese), I band
Comment: Built at Luda Shipyard and Shanghai International, 1958-62 Nine in North Sea Fleet
and seven in East Sea Fleet Oil fuel, 1 75 tons
3"HUJUI"CLASS(ATA)
T155 T711 T867
Displacement, tons: 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 160 8 « 31 2 « 12 1 (49 ' 9.5 ' 37)
Main machinery: 2 LVP 24 diesels; 1 800 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 2 200 at 1 3 knots
1
Comment: Built in 1 980s; may be more to follow. Auxiliary Trawler of Maritime Militia 211978. G Vilali
1 20 COLOMBIA / Introduction — Submarines
COLOMBIA
Ministerial Naval and Maritime Air Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina
Minister of National Defence: A Fleet Air Arm has been established with one fixed wing squadron Organisation Atlantico Brigade 1 st Battalion (Cartegena).
General Rafael Samudio Molina and one helicopter squadron 5th Battalion (Covehas also has Amphibious Warfare School)
The Colombian Air Force with 50 helicopters and a number of Pacifico Brigade 2nd Battalion (Tumaco)
attack/reconnaissance aircraft provides support including Type A 3fd Battalion (Buenaventura)
Headquarters' Appointments 378 4th (Jungle) Battalion, subordinate to Western River Forces
Command (Puerto Leguizamo)
Fleet Commander
Admiral Rafael H Grau Arau)o
Chiiet ofNaval Operations DELETIONS
Vice Admiral Manuel F Avendaho Galvis Naval authority in charge of hydrography, pilotage, navigational
Chief of Naval Staff aids and port authorities
Destroyers
Captain Luis Felipe Mantilla Duarte
Cuerpodel Guardacostas 1 986 Siete de Agosto
Personnel
AN numbered Patrol Craft belong to this force which carries out
certain Coast Guard duties and also operates some aircraft Patrol Ships
(a) 1989, 10 600 (including 5 000 marines)
(b) 2 years' national service Established under present title in 1 979
1 987 Pedro de Heredia. Sebastian de Belal Calzar. Rodrigo de
Bastidas, Bahia Solano
Prefix to Ships' Names Mercantile Marine
Lloyd's Register of Shipping Light Forces
ARC (Armada Republica de Colombia)
97 vessels of 41 2 321 tons gross
1 987 Cartagena
Organisation
Strength of the Fleet
Caribbean Coast Command HQ at Cartagena
Survey/Research Vessel
Building
Pacific Coast Command HO at Buenaventura
Type Active (Pioiected) 1986 San Andres (old)
Naval Force South HQ at Puerto Leguizamo
Patrol Submarines 2 + 2 (70 tons) (2)
Eastern River Forces Command HQ at Leticia.
Frigates 4( + ?l) —
Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 2 —
Coastal/River Patrol Craft 10 — Tugs
Bases Gunboats 3 —
Survey/Research Vessels 4 — 1 986 Bahia Utria
Cartagena Main naval base (floating dock, 1 slipway), synch rolift, Transports 9 — 1 987 Candido Leguizamo. Joves Fiallo
schools Training Ship 1
—
Buenaventura Major Pacific base Tugs 13 —
Barranquilla Minor naval base Floating Dock 1
— Coast Guard
Puerto Leguizamo Mam Putumayo River base Floating Workshop 1
—
Letitia. Main Meta River base Coast Guard Craft 4 — 1 986 Olaya Herrera. Carlos E Restrepo
PEWrOAIMTLIST
Submarines Light Forces Survey Vessels RR89 Teniente Miguel Silva
RR90 Nestor Ospina
SS20 Intrepido 111 Quito Sueno 156 Malpelo RR93 Segeri
SS21 Indomable 112 Albuquerque 157 Providencia RR96 Ininda
SS28 Pi|ao CF35 Riohacha BO 153 Ouindio TF51 Mario Serpa
SS29 Tayiona CF36 Leticia BO 154 San Andres TF52 Hernando Gutierrez
CF37 Arauca TIV142 Turbo
GClOO Espartana TIV143 Ciudad de Guibdo
GC101 Capitan R D Binney Auxiliaries TIV144 Tolu
LR122 Juan Lucio TIV145 Serranilla
LR123 Alfonso Vargas BD33 Socorro LR92 Igaraparana
Frigates LR124 Fritz Hagale RR73 Teniente Sorzano LR95 Manacacias
LR 126 Humberto Cortes RIVI76 Josue Alvarez NF141 Filogonio Hichamon
16 Boyaca (?) LR127 Calibio RR81 Capitan Castro
51 Almirante Padilla LR128 Carlos Galindo RR84 Capitan Alvaro Ruiz Coast Guard
52 Caldas LR138 Diligente RR86 Capitan Rigoberto Giraldo
53 Antioquia LR139 Vengadora RR87 Capitan Vladimir Vaiek All have AN prefixes
54 Independiente RR88 Teniente Luis Bernal
SUBMARINES
2 "209" CLASS (TYPE 1200) PATROL SUBMARINES
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
PIJAO SS28 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Apr 1972 10 Apr 1974 18 Apt 1975
TAYRONA SS29 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 May 1972 16July 1974 lejuly 1975
Displacement, tons: 80 surfaced. 285 dived
1 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 183 4 20 5 -17 9
(559-63-54)
Main machinery: Diesel electric. 4 MTU 2V 493 TY60 diesels. 1
4 AEG 405 kW generators. Siemens electric motor; 5 000 hp;
1 1
shaft
Speed, knots: 22 dived, 1 1 surfaced Range, miles: 8 000 at 8
knots surfaced, 4 000 at 4 knots dived
Complement: 34 (7 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 —
21 m (533 mm) bovu tubes 14 AEG SUT, dual
purpose, wire-guided. active/passive homing to 1 2 km (6 5nmj
at35 knots. 28 km (15 nm) at 23 knots; warhead 250 kg
Swim-out discharge
Fire control: Signaal M8/24 action data automation
Radars: Surface search Thomson CSF Calypso II. band I
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3-2, hull-mounted, active/passive
search and attack, medium frequency,
Krupp Atlas PRS 3 4, passive langing, integral with CSU 3
Programmes: Ordered in 1971 Two more are required but
money is not available
Structure: Diving depth, 820 ft (250m)
^^^
TAYRONA 31 1982. van Ginderen Collection
Submarines - Light forces / COLOMBIA 1 21
2 TYPE SX-506 SUBMARINES
Name No Builders Commissioned
INTREPIDO SS20 Cosmos Livorno 1972
INDOMABLE SS21 Cosmos Livorno 1972
Displacement, tons: 58 surfaced. 70 dived Comment: sections for assembly in Cartagena Can
Delivered in
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 6 6 • 1 3 2 (23 * 2 carry eight swimmers with 2 tons (2 032 kg) of
attack
Main machmery: Diesel electric. 300 bhp explosives, as welt as two swimmer delivery-vehicles (SDVs)
Speed, knots; 8 surfaced. 6 dived; 7 snorting Diving depth, 330 ft (100 m)
Range, miles: 200 at 7 knots
1
Complement; 5
FRIGATES
Note: It IS reported thai the US Courtney" class frigate Boyaca
(ex-USS Hartley) has been recommissioned (1 988) having been
in reserve since 1983
4 TYPE FS 1500
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ALMIRANTE PADILLA 51 Howaldtswerke, Kiel Mar 1981 6 Jan 1982 31 Oct 1983
CALDAS 52 Howaldtswerke, Kiel June 1981 23 Apr 1982 14 Feb 1984
ANTIOQUIA 53 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 22 June 1981 28 Aug 1982 30 Apr 1984
IIMDEPENDIENTE 54 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 22 June 1981 21 Jan 1983 24 July 1984
Displacement, Ions: 1 500 standard, 2 00 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 325 '37 1 1 - 12 1
(99 1 113-37)
Main machinery; 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels, 28 000hp, 2
cp propellers
shafts,
Speed, knots: 27, 1 8 on 2 diesels Range, miles: 7 000 at 1
knots, 5 000 at 18 knots
Complement: 94
Missiles: SSM 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet O, mertial cruise,
active radar fioming to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 65 1
kg
SAM: To be fitted forward of the bridge when funds become (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
available
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in ('76 mmj/62 compact ©, 85 elevation,
85 rounds/minute to 6 km f'<9 7 nm). weight of shell 6 kg
1
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) O, 85' elevation, 300 rounds/minute
to 4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
4 Oerhkon 30 mm/75 Mk 74 (2 twin). 85 elevation, 650
rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5 nm), 950 ready use rounds
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes 9, anti-
submarine
Countermeasures: Decoys 1 CSEE Dagaie double mounting,
IR flares and Chaff decoys (H-J band)
ESM, AC672, radar warning
ECM: Scimitar, jammer
Fire control: 2 Canopus optronic directors Vega GFCS II
Tavitac action data automation system
Radars: Combined search Thomson CSF Sea Tiger 0, E/Fband,
range 110km (60 nm) for 2 m"' target
Fire control: Castor B O, l/J band, range 15km (8 nm) for m^
II 1
target,
IFF:Mk10
Sonars: Krupp Atlas ASO 4-2, hull-mounted, active attack,
medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 MBB BO 105CB, ASWO
Programmes: Order placed late 1980 Almiranle Padilla started
trials July 1 982 Near sisters to Malaysian frigates
Structure: No confirmation yet of SAM fit Albatros/Aspide,
Crotale and Barak have all been mentioned
"'"^Sisssfef^''
ALMIRANTE PADILLA
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 4 MBB BO 105CB Numbers/Type: 4 Cessna A 37B Dragonfly
Operational speed: 13 knots (210kmlh)
1 Operational speed: 425 knots (787 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 9 854 ft (3000m) Service ceiling: 41 765 ft (12 730m)
Range: 407 nm (754 km) Range: 400 nm (740km)
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne surface search and limited ASW helicopter Four more were to Role/Weapon systems: Coastal and anti-shipping strike aircraft, peacetime anti-drug role
have been acquired in 1988 but this has not been confirmed Sensors Search/weather radar Sensors None Weapons Strike. 7 62 mm machine gun. 8
1 pylons for 2 5 tons of bombs.
•
Weapons. ASW, provision to carry depth bombs ASV. light attack role with machine gun pods rockets and gun pods
LIGHT FORCES
Note: Used almost exclusively in anti drug patrols
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
CAPITAN R D BINNEY GC101 Ast Naval. Cartagena 1947 ESPARTANA GClOO Ast Naval, Cartagena 1950
Displacement, tons: 23 Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 67 10 7 > 3 5 (20 4 « 33 • 11) Dimensions, feet (metres): 96 > 3 5 4 ("29 31 4 7 12)
Main machinery: Diesels: 1 5 bhp 1 Main machinery: 2 diesels, 300 bhp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 13 Speed, knots: 13 5
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm.
1
Comment: Buoy and lighthouse inspection boat Named after first head of Colombian Naval
Academy, Lt-Commander Ralph Douglas Binney. RN
1
122 COLOMBIA/ Light forces — Floating docks
2 Ex-US "ASHEVILLE" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT -GUN) SURVEY VESSELS
Ntime No Builders Commissioned
QUITO SUENO (ex-USS Taconia) m Tacoma Boat Building 14 July 1969
2 SURVEY/RESEARCH VESSELS
ALBUQUERQUE (ex USS Welch) 112 Peterson Builders 8 Sep 1969
Name No Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 225 standard, 235 full load MALPELO 156 Martin Jansen S Y , 24 July 1981
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 5 23 8 9 5 ('50 7 1 7 J 2 9; Leer, W Germany
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Cummins VTl 2 875IV1 diesels. 1450 shp 1 General Electric PROVIDENCIA Martin Jansen S Y , 24 July 1981
7LM 1500-PE 102 gas turbine, 13 300 shp, 2 shafts, cp propellers Leer, W Germany
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 1 700 at 6 knots on diesels, 325 at 37 knots
1
Complement: 24 Displacement, tons; 1 090 full load
Guns: US 3 in (76 mmjIbO Mk
1 34, 85' elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km ("7 nm}. weight of Measurement, tons: 830 gross
shell 6 kg Dimensions, feet (metres): 164,3 ' 32,8 x 13 1 ('50 3 10-4)
1 Bofors40mni/56, 45" elevation, 1 60 rounds/minute to 1 1 km (6nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell Main machinery: MAN Augsburg diesel; 1 570 bhp, 1 shaft, bow Ihruster
96 kg Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 1 5 000 at 1 2 knots
1
2—12 7 mm (twin) MGs Complement: 27 plus 6 scientists
Fire control: Mk 63 GCFS
Radars: Surface search Marconi LN 66/LP, band I
Comment: Both launched in January 981 Malpelo employed on fishery research and Providencia
1
Fire control: Western Electric SPG 50: l/J band. on geophysical research Both are operated by DIMAR, the naval authority in charge of
hydrographic, pilotage, navigational and ports services
Comment: De commissioned m US Navy 30 September 1981 Transferred by lease 16 May 1983
Name No Builders Commissioned
SAN ANDRES BO 154 Schiffswerft H 1956
(ex-Philip P Marga
.Margret B. Rancke, Hamburg
Oltmann. Ruth. Nadir. Elbstrom)
Measurement, tons: 423 gross, 680 dwt
Dimensions, feet (metres): 170 3 27 6 ^^ 5 (51 9 • 84 •
3 5)
Main machinery: diesel, 300 bhp 1
Speed, knots: 9
Comment: Former Honduran coaster detained for smuggling and commissioned in the Navy in
1 986 in place of previous ship of same name
Name No Builders Commissioned
QUINDIO(ex [JSyFR443) BO 153 Niagara S B Corporation 11 Nov 1943
Displacement, tons: 380 light, 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 31 29 8 9 (40 5 • / 2 7;
machinery: 2 Union diesels, 300 hp. 2 shafts
(Vlain
ALBUQUERQUE 711983. W Donko Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 1 7
Comment: Transferred by lease in July 1964 and by sale on 31 March 1979
3 "ARAUCA" CLASS RIVER GUNBOATS
Name No Builders Commissioned TRANSPORTS
RIQHACHA CF35 Union Industrial de Barranquilla 956
1
LETICIA CF36 Union Industrial de Barranquilla 956
1
ARAUCA CF37 Union Industrial de Barranquilla 1 956
Name Buildeis Commissioned
JURADO (ex-Tocopilla) At et Ch dela Rochelle. 1960
Displacement, tons: 84 full load 1
Pahce
Dimensions, feet (metres): 163 5 23 5 2 8(49 9 7 2 9)
IVIain machinery: 2 Caterpillar diesels, 91 6 bhp, 2 shafts
Measurement, tons: 1 979 gross. 3 249 dwt
Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 1 890 at 14 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 295 6 41 3 - 1 9 7 rSO ? •
12 6
Complement: 43. 39 plus 6 orderlies [Leticia)
Main machinery: 2 MAN diesels, 2 1 50 bhp, 2 shafts
Guns: 2 USN 3 in (76mm)/50 4 Oerlikon 20 mm Speed, knots: 1 2
Comment; Launched in 1 955 Leticia has been equipped as a hospital ship with six beds — reported Comment: Originally Chilean merchant ship
as disarmed
Name No Builders Commissioned
CIUDAD DEQUIBDO TM43 Gebi Sande 1953
(ex-S/)am/ocA) Deltzijl
Displacement, tons: 633 I
Dimensions, feet (metres): 165 » 23 5 9('50,J « 72 ' 2,7;
Main machinery: MAN diesel, 390 bhp, 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 1 2
Comment: Ex- Dutch coaster Shamrock sold to Colombia by commercial firm in March 1953
Possibly deleted
Name No Builders Commissioned
MARIO SERPA TF51 Ast Naval, Cartagena 1954
HERNANDOGUTIERREZ TF52 Ast Naval, Cartagena 1955
SOCORRO (ex 4/6e;ro Gomez; BD 33 Ast Naval, Cartagena 1956
Displacement, tons: 70
Dimensions, feet (metres): 82 8 2 8 ('25 55 9; 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 260 bhp, 2 shafts
6 RIVER PATROL CRAFT Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 650 at 9 knots
Complement: 2 plus berths for 48 troops and medical staff
1
Name No Builders Commissioned
JUAN LUCIO LR 122 Ast Naval Cartagena 1953 Comment: Riv
River transports Named after Army officers Socorro was converted in July 967 into a 1
ALFONSO VARGAS LR 123 Ast Naval Cartagena 1952 surge
floating surgery Hernando Gutierrez and Mario Serpa were converted into dispensary ships in
FRITZ HAGALE LR 124 Ast Naval Cartagena 1952 1970
HUMBERTO CORTES LR126 Ast Naval Cartagena 1953
CALIBIO LR127 Ast Naval Cartagena 1953
CARLOS GALINDO LR128 Ast Naval Cartagena 1954 TURBO TM42 SERRANILLATM45
TOLL) TM 44 FILOGONIO HICHAMON NF 141
Displacement, tons: 33
Dimensions, feet (metres): 76 1 2 2 8 (23 2 -37 8) Comment: Captured drug running vessels of various chaiacteristics and now "poachers turned
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 280 bhp, 2 shafts gamekeepers"
Speed, knots: 13
Complement: 10
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 4 mortars
Comment: Some may be unserviceable
FLOATING DOCKS
MAYOR ARIAS
Displacement, tons: 700
2 RIVER PATROL CRAFT Comment: Capacity of 1 65 tons, length 1 40 ft (42 7 m)
Name No Builders Commissioned Note: It IS 700 ton Rodriguez Zamora (ex-ARD 28). the small floating dock
reported that the 6
DILIGENTE LR138 Ast Naval, Cartagena 1952 Manuel workshop Mantilla (ex-YR 66) purchased April 1 979 and the repair craft
Lara, the floating
VENGADORA LR139 Ast Naval. Cartagena 1954 Victor Cubillos (ex-USS YFND 6) purchased on 31 March 1978, are in use by Compania
Cofombiana de Astilleros Limitada (CONASTIL), Cartagena which is the former naval dockyard still
Comment: Originally a class of eight owned by the Navy
Training ships / COLOMBIA— Introduction / COMORO ISLANDS 123
TRAINING SHIP TENIENTE SORZANO (l-x USS YTL 231) RR 73
Displacement, tons: 54
Name Buildeis Commissioned Dimensions, feet (metres): 55 7 17 - 5-9 (20 53-27)
GLORIA Bilbao 1968 Main machinery: 6 cyl dicsi'l; 240 bhp
Speed, knots: 9
Displacement, tons: 50 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 249 3 oa, 211 9 wl. 34 8 21 7 (76. 64 6 • 106-66) Comment: Formerly on loan purchased on 31 Man h 1978 Dockyard lug at CONASTIL.
Main machinery: Auxiliary diesel. 530 bhp Cartagena.
Speed, knots: 10 5
Complement: 51(10 officers) plus 88 trainees
Comment: Sail training sfiip Barque rigged Hull is entirely welded
Sail area, 1 675 sq yards ("Z 400 sq m) Endurance, 60 days TENIENTE MIGUEL SUVA RR89 NESTOR ORPINA RR 90
Dimensions, feet (metres): 123 '\1 b 2 (22 4 5 3 9)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 260 hp
Speed, knots: 9
Comment: River tugs built by Union Industrial (UNIMAL), Barranquilla
SEGERIRM93 INIRIDARR96 JOSUE ALVAREZ RM 76
Comment: Probably captured drug running vessels Characteristics unknown
COASTGUARD
Note: Reported that five Patrol Craft have been transferred from the Navy in 1 987-
GLORIA 911988. Ci/bertGyssels
RODRIGUEZ AN 1
TUGS Comment: 40H (72 2m) CGB
CAPITAN CASTRO RR 81 CAPITAN VLADIMIR VALEK RR 87
CAPITAN ALVARO RUIZ RR 84 TENIENTE LUIS BERNAL RR 88
CAPITAN RIGOBERTO GIRALDO RR i
Name No Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 50 RAFAEL DEL CASTILLO Y RADA AN 202 Swrftships Inc, Berwick 1981
Dimensions, feet (metres): 63 14 ' 25 (19 2 43 8) •
Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels; 260 bhp. 2 shafts Displacement, tons: 103 full load
Speed, knots: 9 Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 22 7 (31 5 6 6 2 1 -
Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V331 diesels 7 000 bhp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 1 200 at 8 knots 1
IGARAPARANA Complement: 14
LR 92 MANACASIAS LR 95
Guns: 3 1 2 7 mm MGs
Displacement, tons: 04 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 102 4 23 6 2 8 ("J? 2 • • 7 2 9;
Main machinery: 2 GM 4-71 diesels, 230 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 1 600 at 7 knots
Complement: 7 (1 officer)
Name No Builders Commissioned
CARLOS ALBAN AN 208 Finland 1971
Comment: Armada R de Colombia at Puerto Leguizamo
River tug built by Servicio Naviero
NITORESTREPO AN 209 Finland 1971
Completed June 1985 (LR 92) and June 1986 (LR 95) Used to transport materials to places
difficult to reach by road.
Displacement, tons: 30 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 108 18 5 9 fJJ 5 5• •
18)
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 2 500 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 7 1
Complement: 20
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Similar to Finnish "Rulssalo" class
MANACASIAS 1 988. Juan Mazuero CARLOS ALBAN
COMORO ISLANDS
Ministerial General Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence: Three of the four mam islands of this group |oined in a unilateral Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Ahmed Abdou Declaration of Independence in July 1975. This has been 4 vessels of 1 187 tons gross
legitimised by France which has provided the landing craft
Base
Moroni.
) —
1 24 COMORO ISLANDS / Introduction — CONGO / Introduction
2 JAPANESE "YAMAYURI" CLASS 1 Ex-BRITISH LCT(8)
Name Bull dels Commissioned EX-LCT9061 (ex HIVlSBuH/-ejsL4099)
KARTHALA tshihara Dockyard Co Ltd Oct 1981
NTRINGUI Ishlhara Dockyard Co Ltd Oct 1981 Displacement, tons: 657 standard; 1 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 231 2 ' 39 « 5 9('705 « 11 .9 ' 1.8)
Displacement, tons: 26 5 full load Main machinery: 4 Paxman diesels; 840 bhp, 2 shafts 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 59 \A y 2% (18 4 3 1 1 Speed, knots: 9
Main machinery: 2 Nissan RD10TA06 diesels, 900 shp; 2 shafts Complement: 29
Speed, knots: 20 Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm 1 120 mm mortar.
Complement: 6
Guns: 2— 1 2 7 mm (twin) MGs Comment: Built in the UK in 1 945 Bought by France m 9651 Transferred 1 976.
Comment: These two patrol vessels of the ISM type (steel-hulled) supplied under Japanese
Government co-operation plan
1 COASTAL TRANSPORT
VILLE DE NIMACHOVA {e>i-lssole)
Displacement, tons: 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 160 7 23 » 7 2 ('49 » 7 » 2 2)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 000 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 1 2
Cargo capacity: 300 tons
Comment: Purchased in 1 981 . Fitted with ramps for disembarkation.
2TUGS
ALHIFADH +1
1011981, IshiharaD Y Comment: Built by Perriere. Lorient in 1986/87 89 2 ft ('27 2 m; in length
CONGO
Senior Officer Mercantile Marine
l-leadofttieNav/ (a) 1989 300 officers and men Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Captain Jean Felix Ongouya (b) Voluntary service 21 vessels of 8 458 tons gross
The People's Republic of Congo became independent on 15 Pointe-Noire
August 1 960 and formed a naval service
3 SPANISH "PIRANA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL) 1 Ex-SOVIET'SHERSHEN" CLASS
Name No Builders Completed Displacement, tons: 1 45 standard, 1 70 full load
MARIEN N'GOUABI (ex-Llntrepide) P601 Bazan, Cadiz Nov 1982 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 3 8 1 - 22 4 9 ('J4 7 6 7 •
7 5;
LES TROIS GLORIEUSES (ex-/.e Vaillant) P602 Bazan, Cadiz Jan 1983 Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels, 1 2 000 hp, 3 shafts
LES MALOANGO (ex ie Terrible) P603 Bazan. Cadiz Mar 1983 Speed, knots: 45 Range, miles: 850 at 30 knots
Complement: 23
Displacement, tons: 40 full load 1 Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of
Dimensions, feet (metres): 07 3 20 2 5 ('52 7 6 2 1 1 -
16) shell 54 kg.
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 538 TB93 diesels. 5 110 bhp, 2 shafts Radars: Surface search Pot Drum, H/l band
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 700 at 7 knots 1 Fire control Drum tilt; H/l band
Complement: 19(3 officers)
Guns: Breda 40 mm/70; 85" elevation; 300 rounds/minute
1 to 1 2 5 km ('7 nm), weight of shell Comment: Transferred 8 December 1979 Torpedo tubes removed Survivor of three transferred
96 kg Probably not operational.
Oerlikon 20 mm 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
1
Fire control: CSEE Panda optronic director
Radars: Navigation Decca, I band
Comment: Ordered in 1980 Steel hulls Derivative of "Barcelo" class All were officially
commissioned on arrival at Pointe Noire 3 April 1983. Since commissioning, the condition of the
three ships in this class has deteriorated so much as to necessitate early refits Probably not fully
3 Ex-CHINESE "SHANGHAI II" CLASS
operational
201 202 203
Displacement, tons: 1 20 standard, 1 55 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 28 1 8 5 6 ('39 5 5 17) •
Main machinery: 2 M50F 4 diesels, 2— 2/1 2D6 diesels, 2 400 hp, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 17 knots
Complement: 25
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin); 85° elevation. 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6nm): weight of
shell 1 42 kg
4--25 mm/80 (2 twin)
Mines: Minerailscanbe fitted for up to 10 mines.
Radars: Surface search Skin Head, band I
Comment: Transferred in 1975
3 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS
301 302 303
Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 - 17 " 6 2 (23 '52 1-9)
Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels, 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 00 at 5 knots 1 1
Complement: 17
Guns: 4 14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
MARIEN N'GOUAB 1983. Bazan Comment: Transferred in the early 1980s Three more were expected but did not materialise
Introduction / CONGO Introduction / COSTA RICA 1 25
4 "YULIN" CLASS (RIVER PATROL CRAFT) 1 TUG
Displacement, tons; 9 8 HINDA
Dimensions, feet {metres): 42 6 " 9 5 3b(73 " 2 9 - 7 1) ><
Main machinery: PRC Type 1 21 50 diesel. 300 bhp, 1 shaft
1 Displacement, tons: 200
Speed, knots: 24 Dimensions, feet (metres): 96 8 » ' — 1 2 5 (29.5 » — « 3.8)
Complement: 10 Main machinery: MGO diesel, 900 bhp
Guns: 2 — 1 4 5 mm (twin) 2—1 2 7 mm MGs. Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 16
Comment: Transferred by China in 1966
Comment: Ordered from La Manche, St Male. Laid down 16 February 1981, launched 31 March
1 981 completed 3 October 1 981
,
4 "ARCO" PATROL CRAFT
Comment: Two of 42 &\\ (13 m) and two of 37 4 H ( 1 1 4 nij with Volvo Penta diesels Delivered
1982 Note: It is reported that up to 1 2 small cratt with outboard motors are employed on river patrol
COOK ISLANDS
General
A group of islands which are self governing in free association with
New Zealand Defence is the responsibility of New Zealand in
consultation with the islands' Government
+ 1 "PACIFIC FORUM" TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 62 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 03 3 26 6 6 9 (-J/ 5 S 7 2
1 7^
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar 351 6 diesels, 2 820 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 1 7 (3 officers)
Radars: Surface search: Furuno 1011, I band
Comment: Laid down 16 May 1988 by Australian Shipbuilding Industries. Cost, training and
support provided by Australia under Defence Co-operation To be delivered in October 1 989
"PACIFIC FORUM" Class 9/1984 Gilbert Gyssels
COSTA RICA
Headquarters' Appointment Mercantile Marine
Head of Maritime Civil Guard. (a) 1 989 1 25 officers and men Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Giuliermo Vasquez y Vasquez (b) Voluntary service 25 vessels of 1 5 080 tons gross
Ports
Golfito, Puntarenas, Puerto Limon
4 "SWIFT 65 FT" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) 1 "SWIFT105 FT" CLASS (FAST PATROL CRAFT)
CABO VELAS656 CABO BLANCO 658 ISLA DEL COCO 1055
ISLAUVITA657 PUNTABURICA659
Displacement, tons: 8 full load 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 « 23 3 7 2 f32 7 7 2 2)
Displacement, tons: 33 full load Main machinery: 3 MTU 12V-331 TC92 diesels, lOSOOhp, 3 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 9 > 18 4 « 6 6 (19 8 5 6 2) Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 1 200 at 18knots
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V 331 diesels; 1 400 hp, 2 shafts Complement: 21
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 200 at 18 knots 1 Guns: 2 12 7 mm MGs
Complement: 5
Guns: 2 1 2 7 mm MGs Comment: Built by Swiftships, Morgan City in 1 978
Comment: Built by Swiftships, Morgan City in 1 979
1 "SWIFT 42 ft" CLASS (INSHORE PATROLCRAFT)
PUNTARENA421
Displacement, tons: 6 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 42 - 1 4.1 « 3 ^^72 S « 43 « 9)
Main machinery: 2 GM 8V 92TI diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 300 at 30 knots
Complement: 5
Comment: Built by Swiftships. Morgan City in 1 986
2 "SWIFT 36 ft" CLASS (INSHORE PATROLCRAFT)
361 362
Displacement, tons: full load 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 2 6 ("7 7 - 5 7 1 8)
Main machinery: 2 GM DD8240 MTdiesels. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 300 at 20 knots
Comment: Built by Swiftships, Morgan City in 1 986 In addition there are a further eight "Swift
72/7987 1 8 ft ' class harbour patrol craft; numbers 1 81 -1 88.
1 26 CUBA / Introduction Frigates
CUBA
Ministerial Strength of the Fleet
Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces Guard Flotilla Type Act/ve Building
Raul Castro Ruz Desembarco del Granma, expanded to 800 Submarines 3
Vice Minister. Revolutionaiy Armed Forces and Chief of Naval Frigates 3
Troops Large Patrol Craft 2
Vice Admitai Petuz General Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 18
Fast Attack Craft (Patrol) 11
Cuba has the highest estimated annual defence expenditure in Minesweepers 14
Central America and the Caribbean, a fair proportion of this being LSMs 2
on Soviet aid- The Navy is the smallest of the three services but, LCMs 2
with an adequate budget and Soviet assistance in training, must be Survey Vessels 9
(a) 1989 13 500 assessed as having a reasonable level of tactical and material Miscellaneous 9
(b) 3 years' national service efficiency Border Guard 34
The addition of a submarine branch, frigates, hydrofoils and the
first effective MCM forces is taking this fleet into a new league.
IVlercantile Marine
Command Organisation Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Naval Establishments 41 2 vessels of 91 2 002 tons gross
Territorial
Western Naval Flotilla (HQ Cabanas), Naval Academy
Cential Naval Flotilla (HQ Cienfuegos) At Punta Santa Ana. for officers and cadets DELETIONS
Eastern Naval Flotilla (HQ Nicaro) Naval School
Opeidtional At Playa Del Salado. for petty officers and men 1986 1 "Zhuk" class. 3 "PO 2" class
Missile Boat Flotilla. Torpedo Boat Flotilla. ASW Flotilla. Mine Naval Bases 1987 1 Whiskey" class SS (used as charging station)
Warfare Division These are deployed in whole or part amongst Cabanas, Nicaro. Cienfuegos. Havana. Mariel. Punta Ballenatos. 5 "Komar" class. 2 "SO 1 " class. 4 "T 4" class
the Territorial Flotillas. Submarine Flotilla is based at Cienfuegos Varadero, Canasi 1 988 Triton
SUBMARINES
3 Ex-SOVIET "FOXTROT" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 1 950 surfaced; 2 500 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 300 1 •262-20
(91 5 8 61) -
Main machinery: 3 diesels. 6 000 bhp. 3 electric motors. 5 200
bhp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 6 surfaced. 1 3 dived Range, miles: 1 6 000 at 8
knots surfaced
Complement: 75
—
Torpedoes: 10 21 in (533 mm) (6 bow. 4 stern) tubes 22
Soviet Type 53. dual purpose, pattern; active/passive homing up
to 20 km (I I nm} at up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg
Mines: 38 in lieu of torpedoes
Radars: Surface search: Snoop Tray. band I
Sonars: Hull mounted, active/passive search and attack, high
frequency
Programmes: First arrived Cuba 7 February 1979. second in
January 1 980 and third on 7 February 1 984
Operational: An ex-Soviet "Whiskey" class is used as a
non-operational charging station and ttainmg submarine
Arrived in Cuba 1979
FOXTROT" Class 1986. USN
FRIGATES
3 SOVIET "KONI" CLASS
350 353
Displacement, tons: 1 700 standard. 1 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 1 6 42 1 3 7 ("SS 72 S «
4 2)
Main machinery: CODAG. 1 gas turbine (centre shaft). 18 000
hp. 2 diesels (outer shafts). 1 2 000 hp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 gas, 22 diesel Range, miles: 1 800 at 14
knots
Complement: 10 1
"KONI "Class (Scale I 900). Ian Sturton
Missiles: SAM SA-N-4 Gecko twin launcher O, some anti-
surface capability, semi-active radar homing to 1 5 km (8 nm) at
2 5 Mach, warhead 50 kg, magazine silo holds missiles
Guns: 4 USSR 3 in (76 mm)l&0 (2 twin) 0. 80 elevation: 60
rounds/minute to 1 5 km ("6 nm). weight of shell 1 6 kg
4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin) (353 and 356) ©. 85 elevation,
500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of
shell 54 kg
—
2 6-barrelled Gatlmgs (350 only), 3 000 rounds/minute
combined to 2 km anti-missile
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 6000 12-tubed trainable launchers O;
range 6 000 m, warhead 31 kg
Mines: Can lay mines
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 1 6-barrelled Chaff launchers —
ESM Watch Dog, radar warning
Radars: Air search Strut Curve 0. Fband, range 1 10 km (60 nm)
for 2 m^ target
Navigation Don 2, band, range 27 km (15 nm)
I
Fire control Hawk Screech 0; band I
Drum Tilt O, H/l band
Pop Group O. F/H/lband (for SAM)
IFF Two Square Head High Pole A
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: First transferred 24 September 1981; second 8
February 1 984. third 1 April 1 988 These ships have no names,
two are based at Mariel
Structure: Similar to the Algerian "Konis" "KONI" 353 311988. vanBoei/an
Light forces — Amphibious forces /CUBA 127
LIGHT FORCES
5Ex-SOVIET "OSA I" and 13 "OSA I I" CLASS 3 Ex-SOVIET "STENKA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT -MISSILE)
Displacement, tons: 70 standard. 210 full load 1
Displacement, tons: 165 standard; 210 full load ("Osa I") Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 9 25.6 - 5 9 ("39 7 e 18) 1
65 standard: 245 full load ("Osa II")
1
Main macfiinery: 3 M503A diesels. 2 000 bhp. 3 shafts 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 9 « 25 6 5 9 C59 7 S > 18)
1 >< >< Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 800 at 24 knots. 500 at 35 knots
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels, 1 2 000 blip ("Osa ') I
Complement: 30
3M504diesels; 15 000bhp, 3 sfiafts ("Osa II")
Speed, knots: 35 ("Osa I"), 37 ("Osa II"). Range, miles: 400 at 34 knots ("Osa I"): 500 at 35 Guns: 4 —
30 mm/65 (2 twin), dual purpose. 85" elevation; 500 rounds/minute to 5 km ('2 7 nm).
knots ("Osa M") weight of shell 54 kg
Complement: 30 Radars: Surface search Pot Drum. H/l band
Fire control Muff Cob. G/H band
M issiles: SSM: 4 SS- N -2. active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warfiead 500 kg IFF High Pole Square Head
Guns: 4— 30 mm/65 (2 twin); 80° elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km ('2 7 nm), weight of shell
54 kg Programmes: Similar to class operated by KGB with torpedo tubes and sonar removed. Transferred
Radars: Surface search Square Tie, I band, range 73 km (40 nm) or limits of radai horizon in February 1 985 (two) and August 1985 (one)
Fire control Drum Tilt; H/l band
IFF; Square Head
High Pole A ("Osa I")- "
High PoleB ("Osa II")
2 Ex-SOVIET "SO 1 CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Programmes: Two boats of "Osa I" class were transferred to Cuba from the USSR in January 972 Displacement, tons: 1 70 standard. 21 5 full load
and three in 1973 These were followed by one "Osa I" and one "Osa H"in mid -1976. one "Osa II"
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 37 8 9 7 5 9 ("42 6 1
• ; Sj
m January 1977 and one "Osa 11" in March 1978 Further two "Osa II" delivered in December Main machinery: 3 Type 40D diesels. 7 500 bhp. 3 shafts
1978. one in April 1979. one in October 1979. two from Black Sea November 1981. four in Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 1 1 00 at 1 3 knots
February 1 982. One "Osa I" reported as deleted in 1 981 Complement: 31
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 1200 5-tubed fixed launchers, range 1 200 m. warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
Mines: Can carry 18
Radars: Surface search Pot Head. band I
IFF High Pole A Dead Duck
Sonars: Hull-mounted, attack, high frequency
Programmes: Six were transferred from the USSR by September 1 964, and six more in 1 967 Two
were deleted in 1 979. one in 1 981 three in 1 982-84. two in 1 985 and two in 1 987. The remainder
.
may go very soon
MINE WARFARE FORCES
-„^ 4 Ex-SOVIET "SONYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS/HUNTERS)
Displacement, tons: 350 standard. 450 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 57 4 28 9 6 6 ('4S • • 8S 2;
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 200 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 4 knots
1
"OSAII" Class 711984. USNavy Complement: 43
Guns: 2 — 30 mm/65 (twin). 85' elevation, 500 rounds/minute to bkm (2 7 nm). weight of shell
54 kg
9Ex-SOVIET "TURYA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK 2 —
25 mm/80 (twin), 85 elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km f/ 6 nm)
CRAFT— HYDROFOIL) Mines: Can carry 5
Radars: Navigation Don 2, band I
Displacement, tons: 1 90 standard. 250 full load IFF Two Square Head One High Pole B
Dimensions, feet (metres): 129.9 24 9 (41 overtoils) « 5 9(131 overtoils)
(39S' 7 6(125) 1 8(4)) Comment: Transferred August, December 1 980. January and December 1 985
Main macfiinery: 3 M504 diesels, 1 5 000 hp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 toilborne Range, miles: 600 at 35 knots foilborne, 1 450 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 30
10 Ex-SOVIET "YEVGENYA" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS— INSHORE)
Guns: 2 — 57 mm/80 (twin, aft). 85" elevation. 1 20 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3 nm) weight of shell
2.8 kg. Displacement, tons; 70 standard. 90 full load
— 25 mm/80 (twin. fwd). 85" elevation, 270 rounds/minute 3 km (16 nm), weight
2 to of shell Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 20 4 9 (-26 6 ; 7 5^
0.34 kg. Main machinery: 2 diesels, 850 hp. 2 shafts
Torpedoes: 4— 21 (533 mm) tubes (some) 4 Soviet Type 53, pattern, active/passive homing up
in Speed, knots: Range, miles: 300 at
1 1 knots 1
to 20 km (1 1 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg Complement: 1
Radars: Surface search Pot Drum; H/l band Guns: 2- 4 5 mm (twin) MGs
1
Fire control: Muff Cob; G/H band Countermeasures: Minehunting gear is lowered on a crane at the stern
IFF: High Pole Square Head Radars: Navigation Don 2, band I
Sonars: May have helicopter type VDS
Comment: First pair transferred in Novembei 1 977, one in September 978, two in Novembei 979, 1 1
Programmes: Transferred February 1979 980 (second pair), from the Pacific
(first pair). February 1
two in December 1 980, two from the Baltic on December 981 one in October 982 and two 1 1 , 1
17 February 1981 (third pair), 9 January 1983 (fourth pair), 13 November 1983 (single craft) on 1 September 1 984 Two transferred to Nicaragua in 984 1
Operational: Reports of SAN -5 Grail being carried Hand held. IR homing to 10 km (5-4 nm) at 1 5
Mach; warhead 2.5 kg No ASW weapons
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
A 2 "POLNOCHNY B CLASS (LSM)
Displacement, tons: 760 standard, 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 7 27 9 5 8 ("74 S5 18)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 5 000 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 8 knots
1
Complement: 40
Military lift: 350 tons including 6 tanks and 200 troops
—
Guns: 4 30 mm/65 (2 twin); 85" elevation; 500 rounds/minute to 5 km ^"2 7 nm) weight of shell
0,54 kg
2 — 1 40 mm rocket launchers. 8 tubes, range 9 km (5
1 nm)
Radars: Navigation Don 2 or Spin Trough. band I
Fire control Drum Tilt. H/l band
Comment: Transferred September/ December 1 982
2"T4"CLASSLCMs
Displacement, tons: 70 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 14 3 3 ('/S 4J > 1)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 400 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10
"TURYA" Class 711984. US Navy Comment: Obtained 1 967-74 Mainly employed as harbour craft
1
128 CUBA/ Land-based maritime aircraft — Border guard
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT 1 TANKER
LASGUASIMAS
IM umbers/Type: 4 Mil MI14 ("Haze-A").
Operational speed: 1 20 knots (222kmlh). Displacement, tons: 8 300 full load
Service ceiling: 5 000 ft C4 572/7!J
1
Measurement, tons: 3 600 grt; 5 631 dwt
Range: 240 nm (445 km) Dimensions, feet (metres): 351 > 48 6 " 23 (W7 • 148 ' 7)
Role/Weapon systems: Fleet defence helicopter, shore based for coastal duties; possibly operated
Main machinery: diesel, 4 000 hp; shaft
1 1
by Soviet crews in support of Soviet naval forces Sensors Search radar, dipping sonar, MAD Speed, knots: 3 1
Weapons ASW: 2 ' torpedoes, depth bombs or mines
Comment: Built by Niigata, Japan in 1 978 Capable of alongside refuelling.
SURVEY VESSELS
1 Ex-TRAWLER (AGI)
1 Ex-SOVIET "BIYA" CLASS (AGS)
ISLADELAJUVENTUD
GUAMAH 103
Measurement, tons: 1 556 gross
Displacement, tons: 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 230 A'i 2 • Ml (70 12 6 ' 5 4)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 180 4 32 » 8 5 ('55 » 9.8 < 2
Main machinery: 1 diesel, 2 200 hp; shaft 1
1 6)
Speed, knots: 1 3
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 200 shp, 2 shafts, cp propellers 1
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 4 700+ at 1 1 knots
1
Complement: 25 Comment: Has been used as an intelligence collection ship at least since 1 982.
Radars: Navigation Don 2, I band
Comment: Has laboratory facilities, one survey launch and a five ton crane Built in Poland in 1 970s
Subordinate to Institute of Hydrography,
"BIYA- Class !976
SIBONEY H 101
Displacement, tons: 530 ISLADELAJUVENTUD 711984. US Navy
Dimensions, feet (metres): 38 5 1 • 27 2 8 5 (-42 2 e5 2.6)
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 91 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
2 Ex-SOVIET "POLUCHAT1" CLASS
Comment: An ex-fishing trawler/buoy tender also used for cadet training
Displacement, tons: 00 full load 1
TAIIMO H 102 Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 1 « 19 « 4 8 ("29 6 5 8 15)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 700 hp; 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 100 1 Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 1 500 at knots 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 73 9 34 1 1 1 1 5 C53 ?0 4 3 5) Complement: 5 1
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 550 hp, 2 shafts Guns:4 4 7 mm
1 (2 twin) MGs
Speed, knots: 2 1
Comment: Used as torpedo recovery vessels
Comment: Mostly used as a buoy tender
6 Ex-SOVIET "NYRYAT-1 " CLASS 2 Ex-SOVIET "YELVA" CLASS (DIVING TENDERS)
H91 96 Displacement, tons: 300 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 34 2 1 26 2 6 6 f^O 9 8 « 2;
Displacement, tons: 1 40 full load Main machinery: 2 diesels. 600 hp
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 1 8 •
5 5 ('2S 4 5 5 ? 7;
Speed, knots: 12 5
Speed, knots: 2 5 1
Radars: Navigation Spin Trough, I band.
Complement: 1 5
Comment: Built in early 1 970s, transferred 1 973 Two 1 5 ton cranes.
Comment: No transfer details available but mostly used for surveying Some are probably obsolete
MISCELLANEOUS
1 Ex-SOVIET"PELYM" CLASS (DEGAUSSING SHIP)
Displacement, tons: 1 300
Dimensions, feet (metres): 214 8 38 1 1 2 (65 5 7 7 6 J 4;
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 4 000 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 70
Comment: Built in USSR in mid 1 970s Transferred in 1982,
1 Ex-SOVIET "OKHTENSKY" CLASS (OCEAN TUG)
CARIBE
"YELVA" Class 1973
Displacement, tons: 930 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 56 34 > 1 3 4 ('47 6 » 70 4 « 4 1) 1
Main machinery: 2 BM diesels. 2 electric motors. 875 bhp; 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 34
Guns: 1 - 3 m ('76 mm)/60 2 — 20 mm BORDER GUARD
Comment: Transferred in 1 976 to replace Diez de Octubre Name taken from deleted corvette
IMote: Operate under the Ministry of the Interior Pennant numbers painted in red.
1 TRAINING SHIP
XX ANIVERSARIO {eK-Oran/e Nassau) 9 PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 5 020 GF101 GF102 GF107 GF701
Dimensrons. feet (metres): 431 56! 226(131 6 173 6 9) GF528 GF720 GF725 GF825
Speed, knots: 1 5 GUANABACOA
Comment: Former merchant ship built at Pot Bolnes --painted white Name indicates acceptance on Comment: 101. 102. 107 and 701 are similar to US Coast Guard 70 ft craft; 528 720, 725 and 825
20th anniversary 1 976) of Castro's attack on Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba
( are similar to US Coast Guard 40 ft craft Guanabacoa was built in Cadiz,
Border guard / CUBA— Introduction / CYPRUS TURKISH REPUBLIC (NORTH) 1 29
25 Ex-SOVIET"ZHUK" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT PATROL)
Displacement, tons: 50 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 75 4 M7 x Q2(23 " 5-2 • 1.9)
Main machinery: 2 l\/I50 F-4diesels; 2 400 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30
Complement: 17
Guns: 4—14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
Comment: A total of 40 acquired since 1971 Latest batch of four arrived 16 December 1 988 Some
transferred to Nicatagua The total has been reduced to allow for wastage
^^
"ZHUK" Class 7/1984. US Navy
CYPRUS, Republic
Senior Officer Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence Cfiief of National Guard Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Elias Eliades Lieutenant General G Politis 1 352 vessels of 1 8 390 642 tons gross
Personnel
1989 330
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
SALAMIS Numbers/Type: 2 Agusta-Bell 206B
Operational speed: 74 knots (137 km/h).
Displacement, tons: 94 5 Service ceiling: 13 200 ft (4 025m)-
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 3 « 21 3 « 2(32 1 6 5 ' 9) Range:261 nm (483 km)
Main machinery: 2 SACWl diesels, 3 800 hp, 2 shafts Role/Weapon systems: Controlled by maritime police for coastal patrol Sensors None Weapons:
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 500 at 5 knots 1 Unarmed
Guns: 1 Breda 40 mm/70, 85 elevation, 300 rounds/mmute xoMWm (6 6 nm)
1~127mmMG Numbers/Type: Pilatus Bntten-Norman Maritime Defender
1
Operational speed: 1 50 knots (280 kmlh)
Comment: Laid down by Chantiers Navals de i'Esterei in December 1981, completed in 1982 for Service ceiling: 8 900 ft fS 760 m^
1
Naval Command of National Guard Range: 1 500 nm (2 775 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Operated around Greek-Cypriot coastline to prevent smuggling and
terrorist activity Sensors Search radar, searchlight mounted on wings Weapons ASV. various
2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT machine gun pods and rockets
APHRODITE KIMON
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 2 shafts
Comment: Of 58 ^\X(^77 m) built by Chantiers Navals de I'Esterei Acquired in 1982 Controlled by
Cyprus Maritime Police
CYPRUS, Turkish Republic (North)
An independent Republic declared in November 1983 but
recognised only by Turkey
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
RAIFDENKTAS74
Displacement, tons: 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 38 1 ,5 (116 ' 3 5 » —)
1 -
Main machinery: 2 Volvo Aquamatic diesels; 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 250 at 25 knots
Complement: 6
Guns: 1-12 7 mm MG
Radars: Surface search Raytheon, I band
Comment: Built by Profilo Holdings' Ptotekson Shipyard, Istanbul Transferred from Turkish Coast
Guard 23 September 1988. Can be equipped with a rocket launcher and is to be used for
anti smuggling patrols
RAIFDENKTAS 9/1988. Selcuk Emre
1 30 CZECHOSLOVAKIA / Introduction — DENMARK / Introduction
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
General
Although a navy as such does not exist there is a river patrol force
of some 20 craft manned by personnel from the Border Guard
wearing naval-type uniforms About 1 200 strong and, except for
the officers and NCOs, all are conscripts serving for two years
Mercantile Marine
Lloyd's Register of Shipping.
1 8 vessels of 1 57 903 tons gross
DENMARK
Coast Defence Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Defence There are forts at Stevns and Langeland (on southern approaches Type ctive Building
K Emggaard to Sound and Great Belt) armed with 150 mm and 40 mm guns Six (Protected)
radar stations and a number of coast watching stations in the area Submarines (Coastal) 1 —
Frigates 8( + 2res 4
Headquarters' Appointments Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 10
Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 6
Inspector of tfte Navy Large Patrol Craft 23 6(9)
Rear Admiral M M Telling
Command and Control
Coastal Patrol Craft 3 —
Ffag Officer Denmarl< Naval Home Guard 37 12
Rear Admiral Hans Garde
It was originally the all government vessels under
intention to have
Minelayers 6 —
Minesweepers (Coastal) 3
The Directorate Waters (Farvandsdirektoratet) However the
of
Tankers (Small) 2
Diplomatic Representation Ministry of Trade and Shipping now runs the icebreakers and some
Icebreakers 4
training ships (the icebreakers are maintained by the Navy and are
Royal Yacht 1
Defence Attachie. Bonn based at Frederikshavn in the summer) while the Ministry of
Tugs 2
Colonel L R Baehr (Army) the Environment (Mil]0mmisteriet) controls two environmental
TRVs 3
Defence Attacfie, London protection divisions based at Copenhagen and Korsor (both
Survey and Training Craft 13
Colonel F Tingleff (Air Force) manned and maintained by the Navy) Survey ships are run by (see Icebreakers)
Defence Attacfie, Stoc/(fiofm the Farvandsdirektoratet Nautisk Afdeling (Administration of
Miscellaneous
Commander (SG) K T Madsen Navigation and Hydrography) under the Ministry of Defence and
Defence Attacfie. Warsaw the Ministry of Fisheries has four rescue vessels and an "Osprey"
Lieutenant Colonel L Bulow class
Defence Attacfie. Washington Prefix to Ships' Names
Brigadier K. D Andersen
HDMS
Personnel
Appearance
(a) 1989 1 340 officers, 3 300 regular ratings, Mercantile Marine
Ships are painted in 6 different colours as follows:
1 040 national service ratings
Grey Frigates, corvettes and patrol frigates
Reserves 5 600 Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Olive-green FACs and tankers
Naval Home Guard 5 200 240 vessels of 4 501 727 tons gross
Black Submarines 1
(b) 9 months national service
Orange Survey Vessels
White The Royal Yacht and the Sail Training Yawls
Black/yellow Service Vessels, tugs and ferryboats.
Naval Bases
DELETIONS
Copenhagen, KorsOr, Frederikshavn,
Gronnedal (Greenland) Light Forces
Future Policy 1988 Y 377 379
Naval Air Arm
Defence Committee set up in June 1988 to spend 18 months M ine Warfare Vessels
Naval helicopters owned and operated by Navy in navat squadron examining all aspects of Defence Defence budget remains fixed
based at Varlose near Copenhagen All servicing and maintenance until the Committee reports back
1987 Langland
by air force LRMPare flown by the Air Force 1 988 Alssund. Egernsund. Ulvsund
PENNANT LIST
Submarines P 534 Najaden Mine Warfare Forces
P 535 Nymfen
S 320 Narhvalen P 536 Neptun N 43 Lindormen
S 321 Nordkaperen P 537 Ran N 44 Lossen
s 327 Spaekhuggeren P 538 Rota N 80 Falster
s 329 Springeren (old) P 540 Bille N 81 Fyen
s 322 Tumleren P 541 Bredal N 82 Moen
s 323 Saelen P 542 Hammer N 83 Sjaelland
s 324 Springeren (new) P 543 Huitfeld M 574 Gronsund
P 544 Krieger M 575 Guldborgsund
P 545 Norby M 578 Vilsund
Frigates P 546 Rodsteen
P 547 Sehested
340 Beskytteren P 548 Suenson Auxiliaries
P 549 Willemoes
348 HvidbjOrnen
349 Vaedderen P 550 Flyvefisken
A 540 Dannebrog
350 Ingolf P 551 Haien (building) A 559 Sleipner
351 Fylla
P 552 Havkatten (building) A 568 Rimfaxe
352 Peder Skram (reserve) P 553 Laxen (building) A 569 Skmfaxe
353 Herluf Trolle (reserve)
P 554 Makrelen (building) TO 8 Hugin
354 Niels Juel P 555 StBren (building) TO 9 Munin
355 Olfert Fischer P 556 Svaerdfisken (building) TO 10 Mimer
356 Peter Tordenskiold Y 300 Barsu
Y 301 DrejO
Y 302 Romso
Y 303 Samso Naval Home Guard
Light Forces Y 304 Thuro
Y 305 VejrO MHV 1
P 510 Soloven Y 306 Faro MHV 15
P 511 Soridderen Y 307 Laeso MHV 20-25
P 512 SobjOrnen Y 308 Romo MHV 51
P 513 Sohesten Y 343 Lunden MHV 56
P 514 Sohunden Y 384 Maagen MHV 60-64
P 515 Soulven Y 385 Mallemukken MHV 66-67
P 530 Daphne Y 386 Agdiek MHV 70-76
P 531 Dryaden Y 387 Agpa MHV 80-86
P 533 Havfruen Y 388 Tulugaq MHV 90-95
Submarines / DENMARK 1 31
SUBMARINES
3 "KOBBEN" CLASS (TYPE 207)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
TUMLEREN (ex Utvaei) S322 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke. Emden 24 Mar 1965 30 July 1965 1 Dec 1965
SAELEN (ex-Uthaug) S323 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke. Emden 31 May 1965 3 Oct 1965 16 Feb 1966
SPRINGEREN {ex-Kya) S324 Rheinstahl -Nordseewerke. Emden 26 May 1963 20 Feb 1964 15 Jan 1964
Displacement, tons: 370 surfaced; 435 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 54 2 " 15" 14 1
(47 - 4 6 4 3)
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 2 MTU 12V 493 AZ diesels;
1 200 hp; motor, 1 700 shp,
1 shaft 1
Speed, knots: 1 2 surfaced, 1 8 dived
Range, miles: 5 000 at 8 knots snorting igigawaiim
Complement: 18 (5 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 — 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes FFV Type 61,
wire-guided: passive homing to 25 km (13 7 nm) at 45 knots;
warhead 250 kg
Countermeasures: ESM radar warning
Fire control: Kongsberg MSI-90U TFCS
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso II, I band
Sonars: Krupp Atlas, passive search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: First two acquired from Norway in 1986 for
modernisation. The third (ex-Kya) is to transfer in mid 1 989 To
replace "Delfinen" class
Modernisation: Work began at Urivale Shipyard, Bergen in
1987 to include lengthening by 5 2 ft (1.6 m) and new
communications, navigation and fire control equipment
Tumleren to commission in early 990, the other two after that.
1 TUMLEREN 7987, Royal Danish Navy
Structure: Diving depth, 200 m ^650 ft)
2 "NARHVALEN" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
NARHVALEN S320 Royal Dockyard. Copenhagen 16 Feb 1965 10 Sep 1968 27 Feb 1970
NORDKAPEREN S321 Royal Dockyard. Copenhagen 4 Mar 1966 18 Dec 1969 22 Dec 1970
Displacement, tons: 420 surfaced, 450 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 145 3 15 13 8
(44 3 46 4 2)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 820 Db diesels, 1 200 bhp, 1 electric
motor, 200 bhp, 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 1 2 surfaced, 1 7 dived
Complement: 21 (4 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 —
21 in (533 mm) bow tubes Combination of FFV
Type 61; wire-guided, passive homing to 25 km (137 nm)
anti-surface at 45 knots, warhead 250 kg and FFV Type 41,
anti-submarine, passive homing to 20 km f / 7 nm) at 25 knots,
warhead 45 kg; no reloads
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso, band I
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3/2, hull-mounted, active/passive
search and attack, medium frequency
PRS 3/4, passive ranging, part of CSU 3
Programmes: These West
coastal submarines are similar to the
German Improved Type 205 and were built under licence at the
Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen with modifications for Danish
needs.
NARHVALEN 511987 HartmutEhlers
2 "DELFINEN" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SPAEKHUGGEREN S327 Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen 25 Nov 1954 20 Feb 1957 27 June 1959
SPRINGEREN S329 Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen 3 Jan 1961 26 Apr 1963 22 Oct 1964
Displacement, tons: 595 surfaced, 643 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 77 2 1 5 4 « 13 8 •
(54 47 4 2)
Main machinery: 2 Burmeister & Wain 12-cyl diesels, 1 200
bhp, 2 electric motors,200 hp 1
Speed, knots: 6 surfaced and dived
1
Range, miles: 4 000 at 8 knots
Complement: 31
Torpedoes: 4 — 21 (533mm)
tubes. Combination of FFV Type
in
61; wire-guided; homing to 25 km (13.7 nm)
passive
anti-surface at warhead 250 kg and FFV Type 41,
45 knots;
anti submarine, passive homing to 20 km C7 7 nm) at 25 knots;
warhead 45 kg, no reloads.
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active/passive search and attack, high
frequency
Programmes: Now reaching the end of their hull lives.
Spaekhuggeren pays off in mid 1 989; Springeren when S 324
commissions.
Structure: Diving depth, 100 m (330 It)
SPRINGEREN 5/ 1987. Hartmut Ehlers
1
132 DENMARK /Frigates
FRIGATES
2 "PEDER SKRAM" CLASS
Name No Builders iaid down Launched Commissioned
PEDER SKRAM F352 Helsingors J, & M. 25 Sep 1964 20Mav 1965 25 May 1966
HERLUFTROLLE F353 Helsingors J. & M. 18 Dec 1964 8 Sep 1965 16 Apr 1967
Displacement, tons: 2 030 standard; 2 720 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 396,5 39 5 " 1 1 8
(1126 12 36)
IViain machinery: CODOG, 2 General Motors 1 6-567 D diesels;
4 800 hp. 2 Pratt & Whitney PWA GG 4A-3 gas turbines; 44 000
hp total output, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 32 5 gas, 1 3 diesel
Complement: 191
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers, active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach;
warhead 227 kg
SAM NATO Sea Sparrow octuple launcher, semi-active radar
homing to 14 6km (8nm) at 2 5 Mach, expanding rod warhead;
1 6 missiles
Guns: 2 US 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 38 (twin), dual purpose, 85°
elevation, 1 5 rounds/minute to 1 7 km ('S 3 nm) anti-surface; 1
km (6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg
4 Bofors 40 mm/60, 80" elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 1 km
(5-5 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 89 kg
4 0erlikon 20 mm
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533mm) tubes FFV; wire-guided, passive
homing to 25 km (13.7 nm) at 45 knots; warhead 250 kg
Depth charges: rack 1
Countermeasures: ESM Cutlass, radar warning
Firecontrol: MFCS Mk91 Modi EPLOactiondataautomation
Radars: Air/surface search Two CWS 3, E/F band.
Fire control Three CGS 1 , I band
Tactical: NWS 1. I band
Navigation, Burmeister & Wain Elektronik Scanter Mil 009; E/l
band
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
lOkHz
Programmes: Paid off to ready reserve with maintenance crew in
1987
PEDER SKRAM & HERLUF TROLLE (both in reserve) 611988 A Sheldon Duplaix
Modernisation: Mid- 1977-78, Peder Skram,
life conversion in
1 dl&ll ,
Herluf Trolle armament they were
In addition to other
originally designed for three 21 in torpedo tubes and the Terne
anti-submarine weapon, but the latter was dropped in favour of
Sea Sparrow and two twin 21 in mountings fitted on the beams.
3 "NIELS JUEL" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
NIELS JUEL F354 Aalborg Vaerft 20 Oct 1976 17 Feb 1978 26 Aug 1980
OLFERT FISCHER F355 Aalborg Vaerft 6 Dec 1978 10 May 1979 16 Oct 1981
PETER TORDENSKIOLD F356 Aalborg Vaerft 3 Dec 1979 30 Apr 1980 2 Apr 1982
Displacement, tons: 1 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 275 5 33 8 10 2
(84 103 ' 3 1)
'
Main machinery: CODOG, General Electric LM 2500 gas
turbine, 1 8 400 shp, 1 MTU 20 V 956 TB82 diesel, max 4 500
hp, SSS clutches, GEC gearbox, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 (gasmax 26 000 shp), 28 (gas at 18 400 shp),
20 on diesel Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 98 (18 officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 "NIELS JUEL" Class (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
Mach, warhead 227 kg
SAM. NATO Sea Sparrow octuple launcher 0, semi-active radar
homing to 14 6 km (8 nm) at2 5Mach, expanding rod warhead;
8 missiles
To be fitted with 2 General Dynamics RAM, anti-missile point
defence, IR/active radiation homing at 2 5 Mach
Guns: 1 OTO
Melara 3 in (76 mm)/&2 compact ©, 85° elevation;
85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km (8 7 nm) anti-surface; 1 2 km (6 6
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
4 0erlikon 20 mm
(one each side of the funnel and two abaft the
mast)
Depth charges: 1 rack
Countermeasures: ESM Cutlass; radar warning
SCLAR Chaff/decoy system to be fitted
Fire control: Philips 9LV 200 Mk 2 GFCS with TV tracker O
Raytheon Mk 91 Modi MFCS with two directors EPLO action
data automation
Radars: Air search Plessey AWS 5 @; 3D; E/F band; range 155
km (85 nm) for 4 m^ target
Surface search Philips 9GR 600 0; band
Fire control: 2 Selenia RTN 10 O; l/J
I
band.
M ,. Ir
Navigation: Burmeister & Wain Elektronik Scanter Mil 009; E/l
band
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26, hull-mounted, active search and attack;
10kHz
Programmes: YARD Glasgow designed the class to Danish
order
Modernisation: RAM system (two launchers per ship) should
be operational by 1 992 but funds may not be available to fit it, OLFERT FISCHER 1988, Royal Danish Navy
Frigates/ DENMARK 133
+ 4 STANFLEX 2000 PATROL FRIGATES
Displacement, tons: 2 400 standard; 2 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 341 2 " 47 2 ^ 19 7
(W4 ^ 14 4-60)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels. 1 2 000 bhp. 1 shaft;
cp propeller, bow and stern thruslers
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 8 300 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 60 plus spare berths 1 1
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)l&2. Super Rapid O
1 or 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Radars: Air/surface search Plessey AWS 6
Navigation
Fire control O
Helicopters: 1 Westland Lynx Mk 80/91 STANFLEX 2000 (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
Programmes: Project IS-86 is intended initially to provide four
"HvidbjOrnen" class Preliminary
patrol frigates to replace the
study by YARD in 1986 led to Dwinger Marine Consultants considerable extra space for additional armament The design Operational: Primary role is fishery protection A rigid inflatable
being awarded a contract for a detailed design to be completed will allow the use of containerised equipment to be shipped boarding craft plumbed by a hydraulic crane is fitted alongside
by mid-1987 Four ordered in October 1987 from Svendborg depending on role and there may be some commonality with the the fixed hangar
Vaerft First laid down Autumn 1 988 for planned completion in "Flex 300" ships Some sensors may be transferred from the Opinion: It seems likely that the built-in flexibility of the design
1 990 with the rest following at one year intervals "HvidbjOrnen" class as the latter are paid off The hull is ice may allow the development of a fully armed frigate in due
Structure: The hull is some 30 m longer than the "HvidbjOrnen" strengthened to enable penetration of 1 m thick tee and efforts course The hull is big enough to take SSM, SAM, ASW
class which will improve sea-keeping qualities and allow have been made to incorporate stealth technology torpedoes and Chaff launchers
1 "MODIFIED HVIDBJ0RNEN" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BESKYTTEREN F340 Aalborg Vaerft 11 Dec 1974 29 May 1975 27 Feb 1976
Displacement, tons: 1 970 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 245 40 ' 1 7 4
(74 7 ' 12 2 ' 5 3)
Main machinery: 3 Burmeister & Wain Alpha diesels; 7 440 bhp;
1 cp propellers
shaft,
Speed, knots: 18 Range, miles: 4 500 at 16 knots on 2 engines,
6 000 at 3 knots on 1 engine
1
Complement: 67 (8 officers)
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)l&2 DP O, 85° elevation, 65
rounds/minute to 8 km (4.4 nm). weight of shell 6 kg
Radars: Air/surface search; Plessey AWS 6 ©, G band.
Navigation; Burmeister & Wain Elektromk Scanter Mil 009 0, E/l
BESKYTTEREN (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
band
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26, hull mounted, active search and attack;
10kHz.
Helicopters: 1 Westland Lynx Mk 80/91 O.
Programmes: Designed for similar fishery protection duties as
Hvidbjoinen.
Structure: Strengthened for ice operations
BESKYTTEREN 1988. Royal Danish Navy
4 "HVIDBJ0RNEN" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
HVIDBJt^RNEN F348 Aarhus Flydedok 15 June 1961 23 Nov 1961 15 Dec 1962
VAEDDEREN F349 Aalborg Vaerft 25 Oct 1961 6 Apr 1962 19 Mar 1963
INGOLF F350 Svendborg Vaerft 5 Dec 1961 27 July 1962 27 July 1963
FYLLA F351 Aalborg Vaerft 28 July 1962 18 Dec 1962 lOJuly 1963
Displacement, tons: 345 standard; 1 650 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 238 2 " 38 16 4
(72.6 ' 11.6 5)
Main machinery: 4 General Motors 16-567C diesels, 6 400 bhp;
1 cp propellers
shaft,
Speed, knots; 1 8 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 3 knots
Complement: 82 ( 1 officers)
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 DP O; 85° elevation, 65
rounds/minute to 8 km (4.4 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
HVIDBJORNEN" Class (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
Radars: Air/surface search: Plessey AWS 6 0; G band
Navigation: Burmeister & Wain Eleklronik Scanter 009 Mil 0; E/l
band.
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26, hull mounted; active search and attack;
10 kHz.
Helicopters: 1 Westland Lynx Mk 80/91 O
Programmes: Ordered in 1 960-61
Structure: The large radome covers the AW6 radar which was
fitted in F 348 and F 349 m 1 987 and the remaining pair in 1 988
Operational: Fishery protection and surveying duties in the
North Sea, Faeroe Islands and Greenland waters Hyidbjornen
can act solely as a survey ship with a complement of 1 officers
and 75 ratings and with survey launches carried on the flight
deck in lieu of the helicopter.
VAEDDEREN 1988. Royal Danish Navy
6
1 34 DENMARK / Shipborne aircraft — Light forces
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 7 Westland Lynx Mk 80 Numbers/Type: 3 Gulfstream Aerospace SMA-3 Gulfstream III
Operational speed: 25 knots (232 kmlhj 1 Operational speed: 500 knots (926kmlh)
Service ceiling; 2 500 fl (3810 mj
1 Service ceiling: 45 000 ft (13 720m)
Range: 320 nm (593km) Range: 3 940 nm (7 300km)
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne Inelicopter for EEZ and surface search tasks Sensors: Bendix Role/Weapon systems: MR and liaison aircraft, flown on EEZ patrol around Greenland coast and
weather radar Weapons Unarmed. in Danish sea areas in Baltic. EW work undertaken Sensors: APS-1 27 surveillance radar Weapons:
Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 7 Sikorsky S-61 A-1 Sea King.
Numbers/Type: Westland Lynx Mk 91
2 Operational speed: 1 8 knots (219km/h)
1
Operational speed: 1 25 knots (232 kmjh) Service ceiling: 14 700 ft (4 480m)
Service ceiling: 1 2 500 ft CJS70mJ Range: 542 nm ( / 005 km)
Range: 220nm (593 km) Role/Weapon systems: Land-based SAR helicopter for peacetime search and rescue: wartime
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne helicopter for EEZ and surface search tasks Sensors Bendi) combat rescue and surface search Sensors: Bendix weather radar; GEC Avionics FLIR to be fitted
weathei radai Weapons Unaimed Weapons. Unarmed
LIGHT FORCES
1 + 6 + (9) "FLYVEFISKEN" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Radars: Air/surface search. 9GA 208; E/F band
Navigation. Terma Elektronik 20T 48 Super; E/l band
Name No Builders Commissioned Fire control Philips 9LV 200, J band
FLYVEFISKEN P550 Danyard A/S, Aalborg 26 Oct 1987
HAJEN P551 Danyard A/S. Aalborg Dec 1989 Programmes: Designed by LurSsen to Danish order Very similar to Swedish "Spica 11" class (also
HAVKATTEN Lurssen) Original order to Frederikshavn for four boats, increased to eight and finally ten
P552 Danyard A/S. Aalborg 1990
LAXEM P553 Danyard A/S. Aalborg 1991 WiHemoes (prototype) laid down in July 1974 Series production began with Bille in October
MAKRELEN P554 Danyard A/S. Aalborg 1991 1974
ST0REM P555 Danyard A/S. Aalborg 1992 Operational: Patrols do not normally exceed 36 hours. The mix of weapons varies.
SVAERDFISKEN P556 Danyard A/S. Aalborg 1992
Displacement, tons: 300 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77 2 29 5 8 2 ('54 9 2 5/ 1 •
Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V 396 TB 94 diesels. 6 960 hp (outer CODAG shafts) cp;
1 1 General
Electnc LM 2500 gas turbine (6 000 shp) or electric motor (centre shaft). Bow thruster
Speed, knots: 30; 6 on electnc propulsion. 20 on diesels
Complement: 15-18 plus spare berths 1
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)IQ2 Super Rapid, dual purpose, 85^ elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute
to 16 km (8 7 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
2—12
Mines: Can be
7mmMGs
carried
ft-*
W '
.
Countermeasures: ESM Racal Sabre ECM Cygnus
Radars: Aii/surface search Plessey AWS 6, G band, range 88 km (48 nm)
Navigation Terma Pilot. E/l band
Fire control Philips 9LV 200 Mk 3. J band
^««-'«r^s"W!::!Wis*wfflBSlHB
Programmes: 300" design to replace "Daphne" (seaward defence craft).
Standard Flex
"Soloven" (fast attack craft torpedo) and Sund" (MCM) classes First batch of seven with option
on a further nine contracted with Aalborg on 27 July 1 985 First hull started by Karlskrona on 1
August 1985 and completed 29 August 1986 for tow to Danyard A/S at Aalborg Second laid SVENSON 911987 Michael D J Lennon
down February 988, third laid down July 1 988 Last of 6 to be completed mid- 1 990s
1 1
Structure: GRP hulls Positions prepared to plug in aimament and operations rooms containers,
extra guns, up to four SSMs. one SAM system, two 533 mm torpedo tubes and MCM equipment
As MCMVs these ships will operate the Swedish catamaian equipment Two active rudders
Operational: First seven to be used chiefly for surveillance and MCM, remaining nine mainly as FAC
but the overall design will allow all ships to change rolls as required Requirement is to be able to 6 "SOLOVEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
change within 48 hours
Name No Builders Commissioned
S0L0VEN P510 Vosper, Gosport 15 Feb 1965
S0RIDDEREN P511 Vosper, Gosport 15 Feb 1965
S0BJ0RNEN P512 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 20 Oct 1965
S0HESTEN P513 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 21 June 1966
S0HUNDEN P514 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 20 Dec 1966
S0ULVEN P515 R Dockyard. Copenhagen 17 May 1967
Displacement, tons: 95 standard; 20 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 99 26 2 8 2 (30.3 '8-25)
Main machinery: 3 Rolls Royce Maiine Proteus gas turbines; 12 750 bhp, 2 General Motors 6 V- 71
diesels on wing shafts for cruising, 300 hp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 54 gas, diesel Range, miles: 400 at 46 knots
1
Complement: 25 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70, dual purpose, 90 elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6.6 nm).
weight of shell 2.4 kg.
1 Oerlikon 20 mm
FLYVEFISKEN 1988. Royal Danish Navy —
Torpedoes: 2 or 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes FFV Type 61. wire-guided. passive homing to 25 km
(13 7 nm) at 45 knots, warhead 250 kg
Fire control: Radamec electro-optical Type 409 fire control system.
Radars: Navigation Terma NWS band 1
"WILLEMOES" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
; I
10
Comment: Based on RN "Brave" class To be replaced by "Flyvefisken" class in the 1990s
Name No Builders Commissioned
BILLE P540 Frederikshavn Vand F 1 Oct 1976
BREDAL P541 Frederikshavn Vand F 21 Jan 1977
HAMMER P542 Frederikshavn V and F 1 Apr 1977
HUITFELD P543 Frederikshavn V and F 15 June 1977
KRIEGER P544 Frederikshavn Vand F 22 Sep 1977
NORBY P545 Frederikshavn V and F 22 Nov 1977
RODSTEEN P546 Frederikshavn V and F 16 Feb 1978
SEHESTED P547 Frederikshavn V and F 19 May 1978
SUENSON P548 Frederikshavn V and F 10 Aug 1978
WILLEMOES P549 Frederikshavn V and F 21 June 1976
Displacement, tons: 260 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 151 24 « 8 2 (46 - 7 4-25)
Main machinery: CODOG, 3 Rolls-Royce Proteus 52M/544 gas turbines, 12 750 bhp, 2 General
Motors 8V- 71 diesels for cruising on wing shafts, 1 600 bhp; 3 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 38 1 2 on diesels) (
Complement: 25 (5 officers)
Missiles: SSM 2 or 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon launchers; active radar homing to 130 km /70
nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg
Numbers carried depend on task and numbers of torpedoes; the normal load is two of each
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in ("76 mm;/62 compact, 85° elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km I'S
7 nm).
weight of shell 6 kg
2 triple 1 03 mm illumination rocket launchers
—
Torpedoes: 2 or 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes FFV Type 61, wire-guided, passive homing to 25 km
(13 7 nm) at 45 knots, warhead 250 kg
Countermeasures: ESM Cutlass, radar warning.
Fire control: EPLO action data automation S0HUNDEN 1987. Royal Danish Navy
Light forces /DENMARK 135
8 "DAPHNE" CLASS (SEAWARD DEFENCE CRAFT)
Nctnw No Builders Commissioned
DAPHNE P530 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 19 Dec 1960
DRYADEN P531 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 4 Apr 1961
HAVFRUEIM P533 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 20 Dec 1962
NAJADEN P534 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 26 Apr 1963
NYMFEN P535 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 4 Oct 1963
NEPTUN P536 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 18 Dec 1963
RAN P537 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 15 May 1964
ROTA P538 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 20 Jan 1965
Displacement, tons: 1 70
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 3 20 " 8 5 (37 " 6 8 * 2.6) {Daphne. Dryaden and Havfruen)
1 "^
Main machinery: 2 Maybach 12-cyl diesels, 2 600 bhp; 2 shafts
Foden cruising 6-cyl diesel, 1 00 bhp
1
Speed, knots: 20
Complement: 23
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70 (some have been removed). 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Depth charges: 2 racks
Radars: Surface search Terma 20T 48 Supet; E/l band
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26, hull mounted, active search and attack, 10 kHz
Comment: Four were built under US offshore programme Some have been disarmed but five were
life extension starting in 1 983 The hulls are now painted grey rather than olive green
given a service
Daphne. Dryaden and Havfruen have a rounded stern and Najaden. Nymfen, Neptun.
as previously.
Ran and Rota have a straight stern Due to be phased out from 1 990 and replaced by "Flyvefisken"
class
r- r^'^'^
MAAGEN ll-iHti Hoyal IJdnish Navy
9 "0" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
BARS0 Y300 Svendborg Vaerft 13 June 1969
DREJ(j Y301 Svendborg Vaerft 1 July 1969
ROMS0 Y302 Svendborg Vaerft 21 July 1969
SAMS0 Y303 Svendborg Vaerft 15 Aug 1969
THUR0 Y304 Svendborg Vaerft 12 Sep 1969
VEJR0 Y305 Svendborg Vaerft 17 Oct 1969
FAR0 Y306 Svendborg Vaerft 17 May 1973
LAES0 Y307 Svendborg Vaerft 23July 1973
ROM0 Y308 Svendborg Vaerft 3 Sep 1973
=s*'^J.ffil*k «^^^5^J^- Displacement, tons: 55 1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 84 1 9 7 9 2 ('25 6 • 6 2 8)
Main machinery: diesel. 385 hp,1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 1
Complement: 20
Guns: 20 mm (not carried) —1 2 7
2 Oerlikon 1 mm MG
ROTA 511988. GunnarOlsen
Radars: Navigation Skanter009. band I
Comment: Rated as patrol cutters Laeso acts as diver support ship with a recompression chamber
3 "AGDLEk" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) The last three have awheelhouse which extends over the full beam
Name No Builders Commissioned
AGDLEK Y386 Svendborg Vaerft 12 Mar 1974
AG PA Y387 Svendborg Vaerft 14 May 1974
TULUGAQ Y388 Svendborg Vaerft 26 June 1979
Displacement, tons: 300. 330 (Y 388)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 102 3 > 25 3 « ^^2(3I 2 ' 77 ' 3 4)
Main machinery: 1 Burmeisler and Wain Alpha A08-26 VO diesel, 800 hp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 4 1
Complement: 14
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Radars: Surface search: Terma 20T 48 Super, E/l band
Navigation: Skanter 009; band I
alfc.-
Comment: Designed for service off Greenland Ice strengthened
4^
-{3^^
nnvi
'Vl^fa^g^-:
FARO 1988. Royal Danish Navy
2 LARGE BOTVED TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Y375 Y376
Displacement, tons: 2 Y 376), 1 3 5 (Y 375)
1 (
Dimensions, feet (metres): 43 6 14 8 3 7 i-;.? 5 45 / 7,1
Main machinery: 2 Diesels, 680 hp, 2 shafts
*;-^L,ti 111 .-
Speed, knots: 26
Guns: 7 62mmMG
1
Radars: Navigation NWS 3, band I
Comment: 974 by Botved Boats Y 375 m^
_ « • Si > Built in
ladder extension for divers.
1 is 45 9 ft C 74 in length overall having a stern
/'W.s Hftyal Danish Navy
2 "MAAGEN" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
MAAGEN Y384 Helsingor Dockyard 19 May 1960
MALLEMUKKEN Y385 HelsingOr Dockyard 19 May 1960
Displacement, tons: 190
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 5 » 22 9 - 9 8 ('27 « 7 '
j;
Main machinery: Diesel: 385 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 14
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (not mounted).
Radars: Surface search Terma 20T 48 Super, E/l band, range 88 km (48 nm).
Navigation: Skanter 009, band I
Comment: Of steel construction Laid down on 1 5 January 1 960 Y376 1988. Royal Danish Navy
1
136 DENMARK/ Light forces— Naval home guard
1 Y TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
LUIMDENY343
Comment: Cutter of a similar type to trawlers MHV 51 and 76, all built in 1 944-45
*'-
1987. Royal Danish Navy
grj^" J^^ ^4,^. H^ l^M-' 3 "MHV 70" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
SATURN MHV70 SCORPIUS MHV 71 SIRIUSMHV72
Displacement, tons: 76
1988. Royal Danish Navy Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 16 7 82(19 5-5 1 -2 5)
Main machinery: diesel, 200 hp
1
Speed, knots: 10
Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation: RM 1 290S, band
I
Comment: and training craft for the Naval Home Guard Built in the Royal Dockyard
Patrol boats
NAVAL HOME GUARD Copenhagen and commissioned in 1958 Formerly designated DMH, but allocated MHV numbers
in 1969
Note: (i) Twelve 28 m cutters ordered in November 1 987, speed 1 3 knots: complement 1 2, guns two
7 62 mm MGs and fitted for one Oerlikon 20 mm
(ii) In addition to the vessels listed below there are a number of trawlers and other small craft:
ALDEBARAN MHV 1 BETELGEUSEMHV61 GEMINI MHV 67
ANDROMEDA MHV 15 CARINA MHV62 HERCULES MHV 73
ANTARESMHV51 CASSIOPEIA MHV63 JUPITER MHV74
APOLLO MHV 56 CRUXMHV64 LUNAMHV75
ARIES MHV60 DUBHEMHV66 LYRA MHV 76 (ex Y 339)
6 "MHV 90" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
BOPAMHV90 HOLGER DANSKE MHV 92 RINGEN MHV 94
BRIGADEN MHV91 HVIDSTEN MHV 93 SPEDIT0REN MHV 95
Displacement, tons: 90
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 9 8 7 8 2 ("^S 8
1 5 7 2 5j
Main machinery: 1 Burmeister & Wain diesel, 400 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 10
Guns: 2 — 2 7 mm MGs
1
Radars: Navigation RM 1 290S: band I
Comment: Built in 1975
SCORPIUS 1 982. Royal Danish Navy
6 "MHV 20" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
.> BAUNEN MHV20 KUREREN MHV 22 PATRIOTEN MHV 24
BUDSTIKKEN MHV 21 PARTISAN MHV 23 SABAT0REN MHV 25
Displacement, tons: 60 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 54 1 138-49 (16.5 42 « 15)
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels: 500 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 5
Complement: 9
Guns: 2— 12. 7 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation: Terma 9T48/9: I band.
Comment: Built of GRP by E)vinds Plastikbodevaerft, Svendborg between 974 and1 1 981 For use
of Naval Home Guard for patrols in The Sound.
1988. Royal Danish Navy
7 "MHV 80" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
FAEN0 (ex-MHV 69, ex-MS 6) MHV80 Denmark July 1941
ASK(J (ex-Y ex-M 560, ex-MS 2)
386, MHV81 Denmark 1 Aug 1941
EN0 (ex-Y 388, ex-M 562, ex-MS 5) MHV82 Denmark 18 Aug 1941
MANCi (ex-Y 391, ex-M 566, ex-MS 9) MHV83 Denmark 30 Oct 1941
BAAG0 (ex-Y387, ex-M561,ex MS3) MHV84 Denmark 9 Aug 1941
HJORT0 (ex-Y 389. ex-M 564, ex-MS 7) MHV85 Depmark 24 Sep 1941
LY0 (ex-Y 390, ex-M 565, ex-MS 8) MHV86 Denmark 22 Oct 1941
Displacement, tons: 80
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 8 ^5 }' 5 2 (24 ' 4 6 ' 1 6)
Main machinery: Diesel: 350 bhp, shaft 1
Speed, knots: 1 "'»«'^Pf^-<«SM»»MiwM)«.
Guns; 2— 12 7 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation RM 1290S: band I
Comment: Of wooden construction. All launched in 1 941 Former inshore minesweepers 1988. Royal Danish Navy
Mine warfare forces — Service forces / DENMARK 137
MINE WARFARE FORCES Comment: "MSC (ex AMS) 60" class NATO coastal minesweepers all built in USA Completed in
1954-56 Gionsundoniy September 1 956, G(y/r//;ofr;5i/r7ry on 1 November 1 956, and l///s(//7f/ on1
15 November 956 Guldhorgsund and Gr0nsiind have been fitted with a charthouse between
1
4 "FALSTER" CLASS (MINELAYERS) bridge and funnel and have been employed on surveying duties VilsundUas a deckhouse abaft tfte
bridge after modernisation in 1 985
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
FALSTER N80 Nakskov Skibsvaerft 7 Nov 1963
FYEN N81 Fredenkshavn Vaertt 18 Sep 1963
IV10EN N82 Frederikshavn Vaerft 29 Apr 1964
SJAELLAND N83 Nakskov Skibsvaerft 7 July 1964
Displacement, tons: 1 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 252,6 « 42 \\.&(77 ^ 12 8 x 3.6)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 16-567D3 diesels; 4 800 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 1
Complement: 133 (lOofficers)
Guns: 4 US 3 m (76mm)/50 Mk 33 (2 twin), 85° elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (7 nm),
weight of shell 6 kg
4 0erlikon 20 mm
Mines: 400
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 — 57 mm multiple Chaff launchers.
Fire control: Contraves
Radars: Air/surface search CWS 2, E/F band
Fire control CGS 1 band , I
Surface search:NWS 2, band I
Navigation: Terma Pilot; E/l band
Programmes: Ordered in 1960-61 and launched 1962-63 All are named after Danish islands GULDBORGSUND 6/1988. W Sartor I
Similar to Turkish Nusret SJae/land convened m 976 to act as depot ship for submarines and FAC
1
but retains minelaying capability
Modernisation: To take place to allow them to serve until late 1 990s Mine stocks being updated in
collaboration with West Germany
Structure: The steel hull is flush-decked with a raking stem, a full stern and a prominent knuckle
fwd. The hull has been specially strengthened for ice navigation In 1987 Sjaelland after mast was
raised, other units to follow
SERVICE FORCES
Operational: Moen and sometimes Fyen employed on midshipmen's training
Note: There is a road-borne support unit (MOBA) for the Fast Attack Craft with two sections The
first, of eight vehicles with radar, W/T and control offices is MOBA (Ops) and the second, of 25
vehicles for stores, fuel, provisions, torpedoes and workshops is MOBA ( Log)
Name No Builders Commissioned
SLEIPNER A 559 Abenra Vaerft og A/S 18 July 1986
Displacement, tons: 50 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 119 6 24 9 \(365 76-27)
Main machinery: Callesen diesel, 1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 6
Cargo capacity: 50 1 tons
Comment: Former cargo ship
SJAELLAND (new mainmast) 1988, Royal Danish Navy
2 "LINDORMEN" CLASS (COASTAL MINELAYERS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
LINDORMEN N43 Svendborg Vaerft 16 Feb 1978
LOSSEN N44 Svendborg Vaerft 14June1978
Displacement, tons: 570
Dimensions, feet (metres): 146 29 5 » 8 f^^ 5 9 2 6)
Main machinery: 2 Wichmann 7AX diesels. 1 600 hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 30
Guns: 3 Oerlikon 20 mm
Mines: 50-60 (depending on type)
Radars: NWS 3. band I
Comment: Controlled Minelayers Lindoimen laid down on 2 February 1 977, launched on 7 June
1 977 and Lossen laid down on 9 July 1 977, launched on 1 1 October 1977
Navy
1986. Royal Danish
2 Ex-US "YO 65" CLASS (TANKERS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
RIMFAXE (ex-US VO 226) A 568 Jefferson Bridge & Machine Co, USA 2 Nov 1 945
SKINFAXE(ex US /O 229) A 569 Jefferson Bridge & Machine Co, USA 7 Dec 945
1
Displacement, tons: 400 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 174 « 32,9 > 13,3 fSJ 1 10 4 1
Main machinery: 1 General Motors diesel. 560 bhp
Speed, knots: 1
Complement; 9 1
Cargo capacity: 900 tons fuel
Guns; 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Transferred from the USA on 2 August 1 962
51 1987. Hartmul Ehlers
3EX-US "BLUEBIRD" CLASS ("SUND" CLASS)
(Ex-AMS) (MINESWEEPERS- COASTAL)
GULDBORGSUND (ex-/WSC257) M 575 GR0NSUND (ex /WSC256) M 574
VILSUND (ex MSC 264) M 578
Displacement, tons: 350 standard. 376 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 6 27 9 8 5 ('45 • 8 5 2 6)
Main machmery: 2 General Motors 8 268A diesels; 200 bhp. 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 13 Range, miles: 3 000 at 10 knots
Complement: 35
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/BO
1
Radars: Navigation Terma Pilot, E/l band .-,^1 Danish Navy
138 DENMARK /Sen/ice forces — Icebreakers
1 ROYAL YACHT
Name No Builders Commissioned
DANNEBROG A 540 R Dockyard, Copenhagen 20 May 1932
Displacement, tons: 1 30 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 246 34 2 1 f 75 /O 4 - 3 7^ 1
Main machinery: 2 Biiimeister & Wain Alpha T23L KVO diesels, 1 800 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 55
Guns:2 -37 mm saluting guns
Comment: Laid down 2 January 1931, launched on 1 October 1 931 Major retit 1 980 including
new engines and electrical gear
THORBJ0RN niH/ Royal Danish Navy
DANNEBROG 1984. Royal Danish Navy Name No. Builders Commissioned
DANBJ0RN LindoVaerft, Odense 1965
ISBJ0RN Lindo Vaerft, Odense 1966
2TUGS Displacement, tons: 3 685
Dimensions, feet (metres): 252 56 20 (76 8 ' 17
• 1 ' 6 J)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 10 500 shp, 2 shafts
BALDER HERMOD Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 34
Dimensions, feet (metres): 39 1 3 ' 1 39 (Jl 9 4 12)
Main machinery: GM diesel, 300 hp,
1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 8 5
Comment: Berthing tugs based at Holmen Naval Base. Copenhagen Built in 1 983 at Assens
3TORPEDO RECOVERY CRAFT
HUGINTOB MUNINT09 MIMERTO10
Displacement, tons: 23 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 53 1 3 81 3 9 ("/S 2 42 12)
Main machinery: 1 MWM
diesel. 450 hp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 5 1
Comment: Buill by Ejvinds. Svenborg
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ISBJI^RN 6/ 7986. van Ginderen Collection
Name No. Buildeis Commissioned
ELBJ0RN Frederikshavn Vaerft 1966
Displacement, tons: 893 standard, 1 400 full load
1988. Royal Danish Navy Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 56 5 40 3 14 5 (47 12 1 ' 4.4)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric. 3 600 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 12
ICEBREAKERS
IMote: Icebreakers are controlled by the Ministry of Trade and Shipping and civilian manned but are
maintained by RDN at Frederikshavn in summer During summer period one icebreaker may be
employed on surveying duties m Danish waters for the Administration of Navigation and
Hydrography
Name Builders Commissioned
THORBJ0Ri\i Svendborg Vaerft 1981
Displacement, tons: 2 250
Dimensions, feet (metres): 221 4 50 2 ^'oA(67 5 - 15 3-47) -
Main machinery: Diesel-electnc, 4 Burmeister & Wain Alpha diesels. 6 800 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16 5
Complement: 21
Comment: No bow thruster Side rolling tanks Fitted for surveying duties in non-ice periods ELBJ0RN 1981. Royal Danish Navy
Fishery protection Environment craft / DENMARK 1 39
FISHERY PROTECTION
1 "OSPREY" TYPE FV 710
Name Builders Commissioned
HAVClRNEN Fredenkshavn Vaerft July 1979
Displacement, tons: 505 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 34 5 9 ("SO /O 5 2 S^
Main machinery: 2 Burmeistef & Wain Alpha 1 6\/23L diesels, 4 640 hp, 2 shafts, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 20
Complement: 5 plus accommodation for 35
1
Radars: Navigation: Furuno Type FRM 64, band I
Comment: Built to Det Norske Veritas classification One completed for Burma in 980, two more in
1
1 982 One delivered to Senegambia m June 1 987 and two to Morocco m 1 987 A helicopter flight
deck can handle a Westland Lynx There is space allowed for a hangar. The Pacific 22 inflatable
craft is launched from a slipway in the stern Civilian manned
^
SKB1 7/ 1988, Gunnar Olsen
SKA11 12 13 14 15 16
Displacement, tons: 52
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 1 7 1 6 9 ("20 « 52 2 7
Main machinery: 1 General Motors diesel, 540 hp
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 6
Comment: GRP hulls Built in 1 981 82 Have red hulls
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4 RESCUE VESSELS
NORDJYLLAND l\JORDS0EIM
Displacement, tons: 475, 657 (Vestkysten). 141 (Jens Vaever)
VESTKYSTEN JENSVAEVER
€1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 34 5 « 32 8 ^2 (41 10 4)
1637 « 328 108('499 ' 10 3 3) (Vestkysten)
95 1 ' XBl ^S(29 - 6 ' 3) (Jens Vaever)
Comment: Three for the North Sea, one for the Baltic Jens l/aever commissioned X3Q0.Nordiylland
T 967 and Nordsoen 1968. l^esrtcsren commissioned in 1987 and replaced the old ship of the same
name SKA13 6/ 1988. Hartmut Ehlers
ENVIRONMENT CRAFT
2 POLLUTION CONTROL CRAFT
MILJ01O1 and 102
Displacement, tons: 16
Dimensions, feet (metres): 53 8 14 4 7 ^76 2 • 4 2 •
1 2 2j
Main machinery: 1 MWM
TBD 232 VI 2 diesel, 454 hp
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 350 at 8 knots
1
Complement: 3
Comment; Builtby E)vinds Plastikbodevaerft, Svendborg Carry derricks and booms for framing oil
slicks and dispersant fluids. Naval manned. Delivered 1 November and 1 December 1 977.
VESTKYSTEN 7987, Royal Danish Navy
TRAINING AND SURVEY VESSELS
SKB1 SKB2 SKB3 SKB4
Displacement, tons: 27
Speed, knots: 9
Comment: Built 1958 68. Originally SKA 5-8. Length 42,7 \\(l3m) MILJ01O2 79S/, Royal DjiiishNdvy
140 DENMARK/ Environment craft — DOMINICA / Introduction
2SEATRUCKS 2 OIL POLLUTION CRAFT
IV1ETTEIVIIU0 MARIE MIU(A GUNNARTHORSON GUNNAR SEIDENFADEN
Displacement, tons: 57 1 Displacement, tons: 750
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97,7 26 2 5 >< 2 (29i r6) Dimensions, feet (metres): 183.7 " 40,3 x MB (56 « 12 3 » 3 9)
IVIain machinery: 2 Grenaa diesels; 2 shafts IVIain machinery: 2 Burmeister and Wain Alpha diesels; 2320 hp
Speed, knots: 10 Speed, knots: 2 5 1
Complement: 8 Complement: 1 7
Comment: by Carl B Hoffmann A/S, Esbjerg and Soren Larsen & Sonners Skibsvaertt A/S,
Built Comment: Built by 0rnskou StSlskibsvaerft, Frederikshavn Delivered May and July 1981
Nykctbing Mors Delivered 22 February 1 980 Have orange and yellow superstructure respectively G /"/lorson at Copenhagen, 6, Se/rfen/arfen at Korsor Carry firefighting equipment
Large hydraulic crane fitted in 1 988
METTEMILJ0 4/1985. HartmulEhlers GUNNAR SEIDENFADEN (with crane) 7988. Roya/ Danish Navy
DJIBOUTI
General Personnel Mercantile Marine
To maintain an adequate defence force Djibouti has retained its 1989 60 Lloyd s Register of Shipping
links with France 1 vessels of 3 051 tons gross
Headquarters' Appointment
Base
Chief of Staff
Colonel All MeidalWais Djibouti.
LIGHT FORCES
1 "TECIMAR" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) 2 "PLASCOA" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ZEIMA MOUSSAALI P10 MONTARREH P11
Displacement, tons: 30 full load Displacement, tons: 35 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 43 6 3 8 3 6 f/J 5 1 ' 42 7 /; Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 5- 18-49 (23 ' 55 15) •
'
IVIain machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 240 hp, 2 shafts IVIain machinery: 2 SACM Poyaud diesels, 700 hp, 2 shafts 1
'
Speed, knots: 25 Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 750 at 1 2 knots
Guns: 1—12 7mm MG 1— 762mm MG Complement: 15
Guns: GIAT20mm,
1 1 Browning 12 7mm MG '
Comment: Transferred by France after Declaration of Independence in 1 977, Radars: Navigation Decca; band I
Comment: Completed by Plascoa, Cannes on 8 June 1985 (P 10) and 16 February 1986 (P 1 1 ) as
gift from France GRP hull
DOMINICA
General Ports Mercantile fVIarine
An independent island in the British Commonwealth situated Roseau, Portsmouth Lloyd s Register of Shipping
north of Martinique 6 vessels of 2 224 tons gross
1 "SWIFT 65 ft" CLASS 2 PATROL CRAFT (COASTAL)
MELVILLE Comment: One 40 ft Brooke Marine craft delivered in 1978 and one 27 ft ex-Canadian craft
delivered in 1 982 Doubtful operational status.
Displacement, tons: 33
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64.9 -18 4' 66 (198 56-2)
IVIain machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 400 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 200 at 1 8 knots 1
Complement: 5
Radars: Navigation Raytheon. I/J band
Comment: Ordered from Swiftships. Morgan City in November 983 Commissioned
1 1 May 1 984.
and St Lucia
Similar craft supplied to Antigua
Introduction— Light forces /DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 141
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ministerial Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Secretary of State for Armed Forces (a) 1 989 4 600 officers and men (including naval infantry) Type Active
General Elias Wessin (b) Selective military service (Reserve)
Frigate 1
Corvettes 5
Headquarters' Appointments Naval Bases Large Patrol Craft 5(3)
Coastal Patrol Craft 4
Naval Staff
Cliief of "27 de Febrero", Santo Domingo HQ of CNS, Naval School LCUs 1
Vice Admiral Jose Santos Scinchez Supply base, Buoy Tender 1
Vice Chief of Naval Staff "Las Calderas": Las Calderas, Bahi Naval dockyard, 700 Ion Survey Craft 1
Rear Admiral Victor F Garcia Alecont synchrolift Training centre Supply base, Tankers {Small) 2
Hdina Dockyard facility Supply base. Tugs (Large) 5
Tugs (Harbour) 4
Mercantile Marine DELETIONS Training Ship and Craft 5
Floating Dock 1
Lloyd s Register of Sfiipping 1987 Capotillo. 1 ex US LSM
36 vessels of 48 306 tons gross 1988 Duarte. Alto Veto. Saona_ Puerto Hermoso
FRIGATE
1 Ex-CANADIAN "RIVER" CLASS
No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MELLA (ex-Presidente Tru/il/o. ex HMCS Car/place) F451 Davie S B & Repairing Co, Lauzon. Canada 30 Nov 1943 6 July 1944 1 3 Dec 944
1
Displacement, tons: 1 445 standard, 2 1 25 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 304 ' 37 5 » 2 5 1
(92 7 /7 4 4 J)
Main machinery: 2 triple expansion steam reciprocating
engines, 5 500 ihp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 7 200 at 2 knots 1
Complement: 1 95 (1 5 officers, 50 midshipmen)
Guns: 1 Vickers 4 in (!02 mm)/45 Mk 23, 80° elevation, 16
rounds/minute to 1 9 km (10.4 nm), weight of shell 16 kg
Fitted for 2 —40 mm (twin) and 4— 20 mm but these are not all
always carried
2 —
47 mm saluting guns
Radars: Navigation band- I
Programmes: Transferred to the Dominican Navy in 1946
Pennant number as a frigate was F 1 01 but now carries pennant
,
number 451 as flagship of Dominican naval forces Renamed
/We/to in 1962
Structure: Modified for use as Presidential yacht with extra
accommodation and deckhouses built up aft in place of some
armament.
Operational: Used by staff m naval operations and as a cadet
training ship. 1982, Dominican Navy
CORVETTES 3 Ex-US "COHOES" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
CAMBIASO (ex USS fto/) AN 79) P 201 Marietta Manufacturing Co 16 Apr 1945
SEPARACION P208 Marines B Co 27 Apr 1946
(ex USS Passaconaway f^N 86)
CALDERAS (ex-USS Passa/c AN 87) P209 Leatham D Smith S B Co 6 Mar 1945
2 Ex-US "ADMIRABLE" CLASS Displacement, tons: 650 standard. 855 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 > 33 8 - 1 7 ('49 5 70 3 3 6)
1 1
Name No Builders Commissioned Main machinery: Diesel electric, 2 Busch Sulzer BS 539 diesels: 1 200 shp; 1 shaft
PRESTOL BOTELLO (et^-Separacion. BIV1454 Associated S B 16 Aug 1943 Speed, knots: 2 1
ex USS Skirmish MSF 303) Complement: 48
TORTUGUERO (ex-USS S/gne/ MSF 302) BM455 Associated S B 16 Aug 1943 Guns: 2—3 in (76mm) 3 Oerlikon 20 mm
Displacement, tons: 650 standard; 900 full load Comment: Ex netlayers in reserve in USA since 963 1 Transferred by sale on 29 September 1976
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 5 « 33 14 4 ('563 • 10 I 44) >< Now used for patrol duties P 207 and 208 modified in 1980 with the removal of the bow horns
Main machinery: 2 Cooper- Bessemer GSBSdiesels, 710 bhp; 2 shafts 1 P 209 h.is iinly one 76 mm gun
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 4 300 at 1 knots
1
Complement: 90 (8 officers)
Guns: 1—3 in ("76 mmJ/50 2 Bofors 40 nim/70 6 Oerlikon 20 mm
Radars: Surface search SPS 69
Comment: Former US fleet minesweepers Purchased on 1 3 January 1 965 BM 454 renamed early
1 976 Sweep-gear removed. Classified as Canoneros
SLPARACION 1980, Dominican Navy
LIGHT FORCES
3 SWIFTSHIPS "110 FT" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
CANOPUS GC107 Swiftships Morgan City June 1984
ORION GC109 Swittships Morgan City Aug 1984
LUPERON GCllO Swiftships Morgan City 1988
Displacement, tons: 93 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 109 9 23 9 « 5 9 ('335 - 73 7 S;
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 1 2\l 92TI diesels; 2 700 hp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 500 at 1 2 knots 1
TORTUGUERO 1982, Dominican Navy Gims: 2—12 7 mm MGs
142 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC/ Light forces— Buoy tenders
3 (RESERVE) Ex-USCG "ARGO" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 1 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Commissioned
INDEPENDENCIA P204 Bath Ironworks 1932 CAPITAN ALSINA (ex ffi 101) GC105 1944
(ex USCGC /cafos) (ex P 105)
LIBERTAD P205 Bath Ironworks 1931 Displacement, tons: 00 standard 1
(exRalaelAtoa. ex USCGC Thetis) (ex-P106) Dimensions, feet (metres): 104 8 « 1 9 2 « 5 8 ('52 » 5 9 ' 18)
RESTAURACION P206 John H Mathis & Co, 1933 Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 1 000 hp; 2 shafts
(ex USCGC Gaterea) (ex-P104) Camden, NJ Speed, knots: 7 1
Complement: 20
Displacement, tons; 337 standard Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Dimensions, feet (metres): 165 - 25 2 » 9 5 (50 3 « 7 7 2.9)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 280 bhp, 2 shafts1 Comment: Former US SAR craft of wooden construction. Launched in 1 944, Named as above in
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 300 at 1 5 knots
1 1 1957, Rebuilt 1977
Complement: 49 (5 officers)
Guns: 1 ^\n (76 mm) 1 Bofors 40 mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Ex US Coast Guard Cutters Rebuilt in 1975 In reserve.
CAPITAN ALSINA
4 "BELLATRIX" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
PROCION GC103 Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La. 1967
ALDEBARAN GC104 Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La 1972
BELLATRIX GC106 Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La, 1967
INDEPENDENCIA 1982. Dominican Navy
CAPELLA GC108 Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La. 1968
Displacement, tons: 60
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 1 8 5 (25 9 -55' 15) »
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6V71 N diesels, 500 bhp; 2
1 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 7 Range, miles: 800 at 1 5 knots
1
Complement; 12
Guns: 3—12 7 mm MftlX
Guns: 3—12 7 mm MGs
Comment: Transferred to the Dominican Navy by the USA
1 US "PGM 71" CLASS (LARGE PATROLCRAFT)
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T"tTe;^liH»^nWWiiiMM»i.wiMI
Name No Builders Commissioned
BETELGEUSE (ex-US PGM 77) GC102 Peterson. USA 1966
Displacement, tons: 30 standard, 45 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 5 21 5 ('30 9 64 7 5^
Main machinery; 2 Caterpillar D348TA diesels, 1 450 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 21 Range, miles; 1 500 at knots 1 i j^;_-— ; i|> •
tVt Wii
Complement; 20
Guns; 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: Built in the USA and transferred to the Dominican Republic under the Military Aid
Programme on 1 4 January 1 966 31 1984. van Ginderen Collection
LAIMD-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 2 Aerospatiale SA 31 6B Alouette III Numbers/Type: 7 Cessna T-41 D
Operational speed: 3 knots (210 i^m/h)
1 1 Operational speed: 102 knots ( 188 km/ft)
Service ceiling; 10 500 ft (3 200 m) Service ceiling: 13 1 00 ft (-J 995 m/
Range: 290 nm (-540*0?; Range: 535 nm (990km)
Role/Weapon systems: Operated by air force liaison and SAR tasks Sensors None. Weapons Role/Weapon systems: Inshore/coastal reconnaissance reporting role, also used for training
Possibly 7 62 mm machine gun Sensors Hand-held cameras only Weapons Unarmed.
s,a/!PHIBIOUS FORCES BUOYTENDERS
1 LCU Name Builders Commissioned
NEPTUNO (ei^-Toro) BA10 John H Mathis Co, New Jersey Feb 1954
Name No Builders Commissioned
SAMANA(ex-Z./12) LDM 302 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1958 Displacement, tons: 72 2
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 « 18 » 8 (19 5 1 » 5 7 " 24)
Displacement, tons: 1 50 standard, 310 full load Main machinery; 1 General Motorsdiesel
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 9 5 36 - 3 (36 4 -11-09) Speed, knots; 10
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 6X4NY diesels; 441 bhp, 3 shafts Complement: 7
Speed, knots; 8
Complement; 17
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
Comment: Similar characteristics to US LCT 5 type although slightly larger Oil fuel, 80 tons l:
<:
1972. Dominican Navy NEPTUNO 7575. Dominican Navy
Survey craft Tugs/ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 143
SURVEY CRAFT
ATLANTIDA BA 8
Displacement, tons: 52 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres). 40 < 2 " 6 f ;2,7 » J6 » ; S> 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 471 diesels, 300 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Comment; Fisher Sport design Auxiliary yacht May be m reserve
TANKERS
J 975. Dominican Navy
2 Ex US OIL BARGES
Name No Buildeis Commissioned 2 Ex-US "SOTOYOMO" CLASS
CAPITANW.ARVELO (ex-US >'0 2/J) BT 4 Ira S Bushey, Brooklyn 8 Nov 1945
CAPITAN BEOTEGUI (ex-US y02/5) BT 5 Ira S Bushey, Brooklyn 17 Dec 1945 Name No Builders Commissioned
CAONABO (ex-USSSagamofeATA208) RM 18 Gulfport Boiler and 19 Mar 1945
Displacement, tons: 422 light, 400 full load 1
Welding Works
Dimensions, feet (metres): 74 32 9 3 3 (53
1 1 1 10-4 1)
ENRIQUILLO(ex-USSS(a///onATA193) RM 22 Levmgton S B Co, 26 Feb 1945
Main machinery: 1 Union diesel, 525 hp, 1 shaft Orange, Texas
Speed, knots: 8
Complement: 23 Displacement, tons: 534 standard, 860 full toad
Cargo capacity: 6 570 barrels Dimensions, feet (metres): 143 33 9 ' ^2(43 6 10 3 •
4)
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm
1
Main machinery: Diesel electric. 2 General Motors diesels. 1 500 bhp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 3
Comment: Former US self-propelled fuel oil barges Lent by the USA in April 1 964 Lease renewed Complement: 45
31 December 1980, Guns: US 3 in (76mm)
1 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (RM 22)
Radars: Surface search Raytheon SPS 5D, G/H band
Comment: RM 18 transferred on 1 February 1972 (lease renewed 31 December 1980) and RM 22
transferred by sale 30 October 1 980
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TRAINING SHIPS
ENRIQUILLO / 982. Dominican Navy
4 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned 2
CARITE BA3 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1975
"HERCULES" CLASS
ATUN BA6 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1975
PICUA BA9 Ast Navales Dominicanas 1975 Name No. Builders Commissioned
JUREL BA15 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1975 HERCULES (ex fl2) RP12 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1960
GUACANAGARIX (ex ft 5) RP13 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1960
Displacement, tons: 24
Dimensions, feet (metres): 45«13'<66('75 7>'4 19) Displacement, tons: 200 approx
Main machinery: General Motors diesel; 101 hp
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 5 6 « 9 (21 4 « 4 8' 27)
1
Speed, knots; 9 Main machinery: Caterpillar motor; 500 hp; 1 shaft
1
Complement; 4 Complement; 8
Guns; 1^7,62 mm MG
Comment: Auxiliary sailing craft with a sail area of 750 sq ft and a cargo capacity of 7 tons Used for
1 LCU
training There may be more of this class.
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
NUBEDELMAR BA 7
OCOA LDP 303 Ast Navales Dominicanos 1976
Displacement, tons; 40 Displacement, tons: 50 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 42 ' 1 2 ' 1 ('72 8 > J6 3)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 2 14 3 9 ('77 7 4 J 7 2J
Main machinery; Volvo Pentax 21 A, 75 hp, 1 shaft Main machinery; 2 General Motors 6-71 diesels, 450 bhp, 2 shahs
Speed, knots; 10 Speed, knots; 9 Range, miles; 30 at 9 knots 1
Complement: 5
Comment; Auxiliary yacht used for sail training at the Naval School Completed 1 979 Cargo capacity; 30 Ions
Comment: Converted for use as a tug, retaining bow ramps
TUGS
3 HARBOUR TUGS
BOHECHIO (ex US YTL 600) RP 16 ISABELA(ex ff 7) RP20
CAYACCARP19
Comment: Small tugs for harbour and coastal use Not all of uniform type and dimensions
RP 61 transferred January 1 971 Lease extended 31 December 1 980
,
1 ExvUS "CHEROKEE" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
MACORIX (ex USS/C/owaATF72) RM 21 Charleston SB and D.D. Co 7June1943
OCOA an Navy
Displacement, tons: 1 235 standard; 1 675 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 » 38 5 15 5 ('62 5 » 11 7 ' 47)
Main machinery: Diesel-electtic; 3 000 bhp, 1 shaft FLOATING DOCKS
Speed, knots; 15
Complement: 85
Guns: 1 US 3 in (76mm)/50. 1 Oerlikon 20 mm. 1 FLOATING DOCK
Radars: Navigation: Raytheon SPS 5D; G/H band
ENDEAVOR DF
Comment; Carries additional salvage equipment Transferred on 6 October 1 972 Lease renewed 31
December 1980 Comment; Lift. 1 000 tons Commissioned in 1 943 Transferred on loan 8 March 1 986
1 44 ECUADOR / Introduction — Submarines
ECUADOR
Strength of the Fleet
Ministet of Defence (a) 1989 Total 5 000 including 1 900 marines fype Activt
Maior-General Medatdo Salazar Navas (b) 2 years' selective national service
Patrol Submarines 2
Destroyer 1
Naval Bases Frigate 1
Headquarters' Appointment Corvettes 6
Guayaquil (main naval base), Jarami|o Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 6
Commander-in Cf)tef of tfie Navy San Lorenzo and Galapagos Islands (small bases). Coastal Patrol Craft 6
Admiral Hugo Unda LST 1
Cfiief of Navaf Operations. Survey Vessels 2
Establishments Tugs 6
Cfiief of Navaf tvtaterief. Floating Dock 1
Vice Admiral Nelson Baidal The Naval Academy, Naval War College and Merchant Navy Ship
Sail Training 1
Cfiiet of Navaf Staff Academy in Guayaquil Miscellaneous 7
Vice Admiral Raul Canizares Robles Coast Guard Craft 20
Chief of Naval Personnel
Rear Admiral Marco Guerra Veinlimilla Naval Infantry
A force of naval infantry 900 men) based at Guayaquil, on the
Mercantile Marine
(1 is
Galapagos Islands and at Oriente
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Diplomatic Representation 1 54 vessels of 428 066 tons gross
Naval Attacfie in Bonn Coast Guard
Captain Marcello Sola
Naval Attache in Genoa. Small force formed in 1 980
Captain J Perez DELETIONS
Naval Attache in London and Pans
Captain C G Hernandez Prefix to Sfiips' Names 1987 ra/<7u;(ex 'LSMSSS')
Naval Attache in Washington Caltcuchima
Captain R Armendanz BAE 1988 Atahualpa
PENNANT LIST
Submarines Light Forces Tugs
Sll Shyri LC81 Babahoyo RlOl Cayambe
S 1 2 Huancaviica LC82 Pichincha R102 Sangay
LC83 Portovie)o R103 Cotopaxi
LM24 Quito R104 Antizana
LM25 Guayaquil R105 Chimborazo
Destroyer and Frigate LM26 Cuenca
LM27 Manta
DO 01 Presidente Eloy Alfaro
LM28 Tulcan
DD02 Moran Valverde LM29 Nuevo Rocatuerte
GC112-117
Amphib ous Forces
Corvettes Miscell aneous
T61 Hualcopo
CM 11 Esmeraldas _ Taurus
CM 12 Manabi BE01 Guayas
CM13 Los Rios Survey/Research Vessels BT123 Putumayo
CM14 ElOro DF121 Amazonas
CM15 Los Galapagos HI 91 Orion UT111 Isia de la Plata
Loja 112 Rigel UT112 Isia Puna
SUBMARINES
2 "209" CLASS (TYPE 1 300)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SHYRI Sll Howaldtswerke, Kiel 5 Aug 1974 6 Oct 1976 5 Nov 1977
HUANCAVILCA S12 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 2 Jan 1975 15 Mar 1977 16 Mar 1978
Displacement, tons: 285 surfaced, 390 dived
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 195 20 5- 17 9 1
(59 5 6 3 > 5 4)
•
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 2V493 TY60 diesels, 1
4 Siemens generators; 405 kW, electric motor, 5 000 shp,
1 1
shaft
Speed, knots: 11 surfaced/snorting, 21 5 dived
Complement: 33 (5 officers)
Torpedoes: 8—21 in (533 mm) bow tubes 14 AEG SUT; dual
purpose, wire-guided; active/passive homing to 28 km ( 15 nm)
23 knots: 1 2 km ("6 5 nm) at 35 knots; warhead 250 kg
at
Fire control: Signaal M8/24
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso; band I
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3, hull-mounted, active/passive search
and attack, medium frequency
Thomson Sintra DUUX 2; passive ranging
Programmes: Ordered in March 1974. Huancaviica underwent
major refit in West Germany in 1 984,
HUANCAVILCA 9/7981. USN
Destroyer — Land-based maritime aircraft (front line) / ECUADOR 1 45
DESTROYER
1 Ex US "GEARING (FRAM I)" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
PRESIDEWTE ELOY ALFARO (ex USS «o/(/e/ DD819) DD 01 Consolidated Steel Corporation 23 Apt 1945 25 Aug 1945 18 May 1946
Displacement, tons: 2 480 standard, 3 480 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 390 5 41 2 19
(119 12 6 5 8)
Main machinery: 2 geared steam turbines; 60 000 shp, 2 shafts
4 Babcock and Wilcox boilers
Speed, knots: 32 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 274
Guns: 4 US 5 in (127 mm)/38 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 15
rounds/minute to 1 7 km f5 J n/7;J anti -surface, 11 km (6 nmj
anti aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm (2 triple) Mk 32 tubes, anti submarine
Depth charges: 2 racks
Countermeasures: ESM WLR- 1 radar warning ,
Firecontrol: RCA Mk 37 GFCS
Radars: Air search Lockheed SPS 40, E/F band
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10, G band
Navigation Marconi LN 66, band I
Fire control Western Electric Mk 25 Mod 3, l/J band
Sonars: Sangamo SQS 23, hull mounted, active search and
attack, low frequency
Helicopters: 1 Bell 206B can be embarked (platform only)
Programmes: Presidente Eloy Alfaro served in the US Naval
Reserve Force until transferredSeptember 1978 by sale
on 1
Overhauled m USA 1978-79 by Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Corporation, Norfolk, Virginia Recommissioned 27 June
PRESIDENTE ELOY ALFARO 9/ 1981
1980 The transfer of USSSouI/7eA/a/7(y was cancel led in 1981 as
the result of the seizure by Ecuadorian forces of American tuna
boats-
FRIGATE
1 Ex-US "CHARLES LAWRENCE" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MORAN VALVERDE {ex Veinticinco de Julio, ex USS Cnrighl /\PD 66. exDE 216] DD 02 (ex-E 12) Philadelphia Navy Yard 22 Feb 1943 29 May 1943 21 Sep 1943
Displacement, tons: 400 standard, 2 1 30 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 306 37 12 6
(93 3 ' 113- 3 8)
Main machinery: General Electric geared turbines with electric
drive, 2 000 shp; 2 shafts 2 D" Express boilers
1
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 5 500 at 15 knots
Complement: 204
Military lift: 1 62 troops; 2 LCVPs
Guns: 1 US 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30, 85" elevation, 15
rounds/minute to 1 3 km (7 nm) anti-surface, 8 km f4 4 nm)
weight of shell 25 kg
anti-aircraft,
6 Bofors 40 mm/60 (3 twin) Mk 1 4 Oerlikon 20 mm ,
Depth charges: 2 racks
Radars: Air search Weslinghouse SPS 6, D band; range 146 km
(80 nm) against fighter aircraft
Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10, G band
Helicopters: 1 Bell 206B can be embarked (platform only)
Programmes: Former US high speed transport (APD. modified
destroyer escort) Transferred to Ecuadoron 14July 1967 under
MAP. Purchased on 30 August 978 1
Operational: Has davits for four LCVPs but only two are carried
MORAN VALVERDE (old number) 9/1981. USN
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 5 Bell JetRanger. IMumbers/Type: 4 Cessna 337 Skymaster
Operational speed: 5 knots ('273*m//)J.
1 1 Operational speed: 73 knots (320km/h)
1
Service ceiling: 13 500 ft (4 115 m) Service ceiling: 18 000 ft (5 490m)
Range: 368 nm/6S2*m; Range: 920 nm /; 705km)
Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopter for afloat reconnaissance and SAR. Sensors: None Role/Weapon systems: Light reconnaissance for coastal/EEZ patrol. Sensors: None. Weapons:
Weapons: None The two Alouette Ills were sold in 988 1 Unarmed
—
1 46 ECUADOR / Corvettes — Light forces
CORVETTES
6 "ESMERALDAS" CLASS (CORVETTES)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ESMERALDAS CM 11 CNR Mugglano 27 Sep 1979 1 Oct 1 980 7 Aug 1982
MANABI CM 12 CNR Ancona 1 9 Feb1 980 9 Feb 1981 21 June 1988
LOSRIOS CM 13 CNR Muggiano 5 Dec 1979 27 Feb 1981 9 Oct 1983
ELORO CM 14 CNR Ancona 20 Mar 1980 9 Feb 1981 11 Dec 1983
LOS GALAPAGOS CM 15 CNR Muggiano 4 Dec 1980 4 July 1981 26 May 1984
LOJA CM 16 CNR Ancona 25 Mar 1981 27 Feb 1982 26 May 1984
Displacement, tons: 685 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 204 4 30 5 » 8
(623-93-25)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 20 V 956 TB 92 diesels, 24 400 hp, 4
shafts
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 4 400 at 14 knots
Complement: 51
Missiles: SSM 6 40 Exocet (2 triple)
Aerospatiale MM
launchers, mertial cruise, active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm)
at 9 Mach, warhead 65 kg 1
SAM Selenia Elsag Albatros quad launcher; Aspide. semi-active
radar homing to 1 3 km /'7 nm) at 2 5 Mach
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3\r\ (76 mm) 1^2 compact, 85' elevation, 85
rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm}, weight of shell 6 kg
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin), 85' elevation; 300 rounds/minute to
4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
Torpedoes: 6 -324 mm ILAS-3 (2 triple) tubes, anti-submarine
Countermeasures: Decoys 1 Selenia Elsag SCLAR launcher,
multi Chaff and R decoys
purpose system for I
ESM/ECM Elettronika Gamma ED, radar intercept and lammer.
Fire control: 2 Selenia NA21 with C03 directors Selenia IPN 10
action data automation
Radars: Air/surface search Selenia RAN 10S, E/F band, range
1 55 km (SSnmi
Navigation SMA 3 RM
band, range 73 km (40 nm)20; I
Fire control Selenia Orion 1 0X. I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm)
Selenia Orion 20X, I/J band, range 1 3 km (7 nm)
Sonars: Thomson Smtra Diodon, hull-mounted, active search
and attack, 1 1 1 2 or 13 kHz ,
Helicopters: 1 Bell 206B can be embarked (platform only)
Programmes: Ordered in 1979 f/Oro out of commission for two
years from mid 1 985 after a bad fire
Structure: Similar to Libyan corvettes, but with a helicopter deck
and larger engines ESMERALDAS 5/7986, D M Stevens
LIGHT FORCES 3 "LURSSEN 45" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
FT— MISSILE)
3"MAI\ITA"CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT k
QUITO LM24 Lurssen. Vegesack "
13 July 1976
GUAYAQUIL LM 25 Lurssen. Vegesack 22 Dec 1977
Name No Builders Commissioned CUENCA LM26 Lurssen. Vegesack 17 July 1977
MANTA LM27 Lurssen, Vegesack 11 June1971
TULCAN LM28 Lurssen, Vegesack 2 Apr 1971
NUEVOROCAFUERTE LM29 Lurssen, Vegesack 23 June 1971 Displacement, tons: 255
Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 6 « 23 8 1 ('45 ' 7 » 2 5;•
Main machinery: 4 MTU 6V 538 diesels. 1 4 000 hp; 4 shafts
1
Displacement, tons: 1 1 9 standard, 1 34 full load Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 700 at 40 knots. 1 800 at 1 6 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 9 4 « 1 9 1 % (36 4 5 8 ' 1 .8) 1 ' • Complement: 35
Main machinery: 3 Mercedes- Benz diesels, 9 000 bhp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 42 Range, miles: 700 at 30 knots, 1 500 at 1 5 knots Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet in side by side pairs, mertial cruise, active radar
Complement: 1 9 homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach; warhead 165 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in C76mm.)/62 compact; 85" elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm),
Missiles: SSM 4 Israeli Aircraft Industries Gabriel II. semi-active radar homing to 37 km (20 nm) at weight of shell 6 kg
Mach, warhead 75 kg
7 2 Oerlikon 35 mm/90 (twin), 85° elevation; 550 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3 nm): weight of shell
Guns: 2 Emerson Electric 30 mm (twin); 80° elevation, 600 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3 nm), weight 1 55 kg
of shell 35 kg Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system Radars: Air /surface search Thomson-CSF Triton, G band; range 33 km (78 nm) for 2 mMarget
Radars: Fire control Thomson-CSF Pollux, I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 mMarget Fire control: Thomson-CSF Pollux, I/J band, range 31 km (77 nm) for 2 m^ target.
Navigation I band Navigation; Racal Decca, I band
Modernisation: Rearmed in 1980 with new electronic fit and missiles. Torpedo tubes have been Programmes: Launched Quito on 20 November 1975, Guayaquil ov\ 5 April 1976; Cuenca in
removed December 1976
Structure: Similar design to the Chilean "Guacolda" class with an extra diesel three knots faster.
Operational: Missiles are not carried when used on FEZ surveillance
Opinion: Reported that Bazans "Pirana" class patrol craft are the favourite choice for replacements
Some or all to be built in Ecuador
3 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
BABAHOYO (ex /Orfe/lsosto) LC 81 Schurenstedt, Bardenfleth Aug 1954
PICHINCHA (ex SrfeOcruftre) LC 82 Schurenstedt, Bardenfleth Aug 1954
PORTOVIEJO (ex-Jc/eA/owemfcre) LC 83 Schurenstedt, Bardenfleth 1955
Displacement, tons: 45 standard. 64 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 76 8 1 3 5 ' 6 2 (23 4 ' 4,6 ' 7.9)
Main machinery: 2 Bohn & Kahler diesels. 1 200 bhp, 2 shafts
speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 550 at 6 knots 1
9/7987, USN
Complement: 9
Guns: 1 or 2—7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Ordered in 1 954, 3 US 65 ft COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
COMANDANCIA DE BALAO
COMANDANCIA DE GUAYAQUIL
COMANDANCIA DE SALINAS
Displacement, tons: 34 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 6 » 17 1 3 9 (79.7 5 2 ' 7 2) >'
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2V 71 Tl diesels; 960 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
BABAHOYO 7963, Ecuadorian Navy Comment: Built by Halter Marine, New Orleans Delivered 1 976 Probably Coast Guard vessels.
Lightforces — Tugs /ECUADOR 147
6"PUYANGO' CLASS (COAST
(C GUARD PATROL CRAFT) SURVEY/RESEARCH VESSELS
Name No. Builders Commissioned
RIO — GC112 Halter Marine, New Orleans June 1986 Name No Builders Commissioned
RIO- GC113 Halter Marine, New Orleans June 1986 ORION {ex Domelei) HI 91 Ishikawajima. Tokyo 10 Nov 1982
(ex HI 92)
RIOZARUMILLA GC114 Astrnarre, Guayaquil 11 Mar 1988
RIOCHONE GC115 Astinarre, Guayaquil 11 Mar 1988
RIODAULE GC116 Astinarre. Guayaqurl 17 Junel988
Measurement, tons: 05 gross 1 1
RIOBABAHOYO GC117 Dimensions, feet (metres): 210 6 pp » 35 1 ^^ & (64.2 * 10.7 ' 3.6) -^
Astrnarre. Guayaquil 17 Junel988
Main machinery; Diesel -electric, 3 General Motors 16V92T1 diesels; 2 700 hp, 2 electric motors,
1 900 hp, shaft 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 13 5-35 (134 -47- 11)
Speed, knots: 1 2 6 Range, miles: 6 000 at 2 knots 1
Main machinery; 2 Detrort 8V 71 Tl dresels, 690 hp, 2 shafts
Complement; 45 (6 officers) plus 1 4 civilians
Radars: Navigation 2 Decca; I band
Speed, knots: 26
Complement: 5 (1 offrcer)
Guns: 1 —
1 2 7 mm MG 2 7 62 mm MGs — Comment; Research vessel for oceanographrc. hydrographic and meteorological work
Radars: Surface search Furuno 2400; band I
Comment: Two delivered by Halter Marine rn June 1986 Four more ordered in February 1987.
assembled under licence at Astinaire shipyard. Guayaquil, Manned by the Coast Guard and used
marnly for drug interdiction. There may be two mote to follow in 1 989.
ORION (old number) SnSSl.H.Kohayashi
RIGEL 0112
Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 5 « — — (19.7
« >
Main machinery: 2 dresels, 2 shafts
Complement; 10
PUYANGO" Class 111988 Halter Marine Comment; Built by Halter Marrne m 1975
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
1 Ex-US "512-1152SERIES" (LST)
Name No Builders Commissioned
HUALCOPO
(ex-USS Summit County LST 1 146)
T61 Chicago Bridge and
Iron Co
9 June 1945 TUGS
Displacement, tons: 653 standard; 4 080 full load
1
2 Ex-US "CHEROKEE" CLASS
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 50 14 f-ZOO 76 / ' 4 3)
Main machinery; 2 General Motors 1 2-567A diesels. 1 700 bhp. 2 shafts
Name No Builders Commissioned
Speed, knots; 1 6 Range, miles: 7 200 at
1 knots 1
CAYAMBE R 101 Charleston S 8 28 Apr 1945
Complement; 19
&DD
1
(ex USSCusaftoATF 155) (ex-RSlex ROD Co
Military lift: 47 troops
1
CHIMBORAZO R71 Charleston S B 21 Feb 1945
Guns: 8 Botors40mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (ex-USS Chowanoc (ex-R105) &DD Co
ATF100)
Comment: Purchased on 1 4 February 1 977 Commissroned rn November 1 977 after extensive refit
May still have the ice strengthened bow fitted in the early 1950s. Plans for replacement not yet
Displacement, tons: 235 standard. 640 full load
1 1
realised.
Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 « 38 5 « \1(62 5 « ?/ 7 « 5 2)
Main machinery; 4 General Motors 1 2-278A diesels with electric drive. 3 000 bhp (Cayambe)
4 Busch/Sulzer B5-539 diesels (Chimborazo)
Speed, knots: 6 5 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots
1
Complement; 85
Guns; 1 -3 in ('76mm.) 2Botors40mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (not all fitted)
Comment: Cayambe launched on 26 February 945 Frtted with powerful pumps and other salvage
1
equipment Transferred to Ecuador by lease on 2 November 960 and renamed Los Bios Again 1
renamed Cayambe in 1 966 and purchased on 30 August 1 978 Chimborazo transferred 1 October
1977.
HUALCOPO 10/1984. R E.Parkrnson
CAYAMBE (old number) 1970. Equadorian Navy
6ROTORKCRAFT
LF91 96 Name No. Commissioned
SANGAY iex-Lo/a) R102(ex-R53) 1952
D splacement. tons: 9 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 5 « 10 5 x 3 (12.6 « 3.2 » 0.9) Displacement, tons: 295 light; 390 full load
Main machinery: 2 Volvo AQD 40A diesels; 240 hp; 2 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 107 " 26 14 (32 6 )< 7 9 ' 4.3)
Speed, knots: 26 Main machinery: Farrbanks- Morse diesel; 1 shaft
Military lift: 4 tons Speed, knots: 2 1
Comment: Purchased 1 979 from UK. Comment: Acquired in 1964 Renamed in 1 966,
1
1 48 ECUADOR / Tugs — EGYPT / Introduction
Name No Builders Commissioned 1 TRAINING SHIP
COTOPAXI (ex USS/? rf///s) R103(ex-R52) Equitable Building 1945
Corporation
Name No Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 1 50
GUAYAS BE01 Ast. Celaya, Spam 23July 1977
Dimensions, feet (metres): 82 > 21 -8 (25 « 64 - 2 4}
Measurement, tons: 234 dwt, 934 gross
Main machinery: Diesel; 650 bhp; 1 shaft
Dimensions, feet (metres): 264 « 33 5 ' 1 3,4 (80 102 ' 4 2) '
Speed, knots: 9
Main machinery: 1 General Motors 2V-149 diesel; 700 bhp; shaft
1 1
Speed, knots: 1 1 3
Comment: Purchased from the USA in 1 947
Comment: Three masted sail training ship Launched 23 September 1 976 Has accommodation for
180,
ANTIZANAR 104 TUNGURAHUA
, i
MISCELLANEOUS
1 TANKER
Name Builders Commissioned
TAURUS Astinaire, Guayaquil 1985
Measurement, tons: 1 1 75 dwt, 1110 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1742 « 36 < 14,4('55 7 ' II -4 4)
Main machinery: General tWotorsdiesel; 1 050 hp.
1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 1
Comment: Acquired for the Navy in 1 987
2EX-USYPTYPE
Name No Builders Commissioned
ISLADE LA PLATA UT111 USA GUAYAS 1988. John Mortimer
ISLAPUNA UT112 USA
Displacement, tons: 1
1 Ex-US "ARD 12" CLASS FLOATING DOCK
Dimensions, feet (metres): 42 1 1 5 3 9 r ?2 8 - 55 7 2J
Name No Builders Commissioned
Comment: Transferred 1 962 Ex US Coast Guard utility boats AMAZONAS (ex US/lftD 77) DF121 USA 1944
Dimensions, feet (metres): 492 - 81 "56 (150 - 24 7 ' 77;
1 Ex-US YRTYPE Comment: Transferred on loan on 7 January 961 and by sale October 1 982, Suitable for docking
1
destroyers and landing ships. Lift capacity, 3 500 tons. Dry dock companion craft YFND 20 was
Name No Builders Commissioned leased on 2 November 1 961 and purchased 1 980
PUTUMAYO (ex-US y« 34) BT 1 23 (ex-BT 62) New York Navy Yard
Displacement, tons: 770 full load 14 US 40 ft BAYCRAFT (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Comment: Repair barge leased July 1 962 Purchased on 1 December 1 977 Comment: Modified civilian sporting craft purchased in 1 980 Used by Coast Guard
EGYPT
Maritime Air DELETIONS
Minister ol Defence Although the navy has no air arm the Air Force has a number of Submarines
Field Marshal Abdul Hamid Abou Ghazala Badgers, ASW Sea Kings and Gazelles with an ASM capability
(see Land-based Maritime Aircraft section) 1987 2 "Whiskey" class
Headquarters' Appointment
Commander of Naval Forces
Vice Admiral Mohamed Sherif El Sadek
Prefix to Ships' Name
Destroyers
ENS
1 986 6 October, Damiet (non-operational)
Diplomatic Representation
Defence Attache in London
Major-General M M El Salawi Strength of the Fleet
Type Active Building
Light Forces
Submarines (Patrol) 12
Destroyer 1
Frigates 5
1 985 86 1 "Osa ".
4 "Komar". 1 3 "P6 ", 1 2 "SO 1
"
classes
Personnel
Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 25
(a) 1989 20 000 officers and men, including the Coast Guard Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 3
(Reserves of about 15 000) Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 7
(b) 3 years' national service Fast Attack Craft (Patrol) 8
LSMs 3
LCUs 11
Minesweepers (Ocean) 7
Minesweepers (Inshore) 2 Mine warfare Forces
Survey Craft 3
Bases 1985-86 3 "T 43 "class
Hovercraft 3
Miscellaneous 26
Alexandria, Port Said, Mersa Matru, Abu Qir, Adabiya, Safaqa and
Coast Guard 90
Berenice on the Red Sea
Naval Academy Abu Qir,
Miscellaneous
Coastal Defences Mercantile Marine
1986 2 Yugoslav "108 "
class
The Samlet, Otomat and modified CSS-N-1 Styx missiles Lloyd's Register ol Shipping 1987 2 "SMBI" LCUs class
employed for Coastal Defence are naval-manned 431 vessels of 1 226 725 tons gross 1987 f/77omi/a (now a museum ship)
Submarines Destroyer / EGYPT 1 49
SUBMARINES
Note: Reported thai there have been discussions with Saudi Arabia to fund a joint programme for German "Type 209" class submarines.
6Ex-SOVIETand4Ex-CHINESE"ROMEO"CLASS
831 834. 837. 840. 843. 846— ex Soviet
.
849. 852. 855. 858 ex Chmese
Displacement, tons: 400 surfaced. 1 800 dived1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 9 23 9 18 *'
(76 8 73 55)
' '
Main machinery: 2 Type 37D diesels, 4 000 bhp;
2 electric motors. 4 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 6 surfaced, 1 3 dived
1
Range, miles; 9 000 at 9 knots surfaced
Complement: 54
Torpedoes: 8 —
21 in (533mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stern). 14 Soviet
Type 53; dual purpose; pattern running; active/passive homing
up to 20 km ^7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots: warhead 400 kg
Mines: 28 in lieu of torpedoes
Fire control: Singer Librascope Mk 2 (in 4)
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate. band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active/passive, high frequency
Programmes: One "Romeo" class was transferred to Egypt by
the USSR 966 Two more replaced "Whiskey" class in May
in 1
1 966 and another pair was delivered later that year The sixth
boatjomed in 1 969 Two transferred from China 22 March 1 982
Second pair arrived 3 January 1984, commissioned 21 May
1984
Modernisation: Four of the six ex-Soviet submarines have been
refuted with limited up-date to bridge the gap until completion
"ROMEO" Class (ex-Chinese) (old number) 1984
of a full modernisation programme of the four Chinese vessels In
early 1988 a five year contract was signed with Tacoma, and convert them to fire Mk 37 torpedoes, work to be done in Operational: The two unrefitted Soviet vessels will be
Washington to retrofit the Chinese submarines with Harpoon Egypt to complete by the end of 1 993 cannibalised for spares
2 Ex-SOVIET "WHISKEY" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 1 080 surfaced, 1 350 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 249 6 " 21 3 » 16 1
(76 6.5 ' 4 9)
Main machinery: 2 dtesels; 4 000 bhp; 2 electric motors, 2 700
hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 8 surfaced, 1 4 dived
Range, miles: 8 500 at 1 knots surfaced
Complement: 54
Torpedoes: 6 —
21 in (533 mm) tubes (4 bow, 2 stern) 1 2 Soviet
Type 53: dual purpose, pattern running, active/passive homing
upto20kmf'/? nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Mines: 24 in lieu of torpedoes
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate, band I
Sonars: Hull -mounted; passive search and attack, high frequency.
Programmes: The first tour "Whiskey" class were transferred "WHISKEY '
Class (old number) 1980. van Ginderen Collection
from the Soviet Navy to the Egyptian Navy in June 1 957 Three
more arrived at Alexandria on 24 January 1958 Another was 1 966 Two "Whiskey" class sailed from Alexandria to Leningrad Operational: These last two are used as alongside training ships
transferred to Egypt at Alexandria in January 1962 making a in late 1971 under escort, being replaced the following year The but may still have the capability of diving at least to periscope
total of eight Two of these were replaced by "Romeo class in '"
last two may soon be deleted depth
DESTROYER
1 Ex-BRITISH "Z" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ELFATEH (ex-HMS Zm/r/j, ex-HMS Wessex) 921 Wm Denny & Bros, Dumbarton 19 May 1942 5 June 1944 22 Dec 1 944
Displacement, tons: 730 standard, 2 575 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 362 8 35 7 6 1
(110 6 10 9 4 9)
Main machinery: Parsons geared steam turbines, 40 000 shp,
2 shafts 2 Admiralty 3-drum boilers
Speed, knots: 31 Range, miles: 2 800 at 20 knots
Complement: 186
Guns: 4 Vickers4.5 \n(l 15 mm) I ^b hand loaded Mk 5 mounting,
50' elevation; 1 4 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9.3 nm). weight of
shell 25 kg.
6 Bofors 40 mm/60 (4 single, 1 twin), 80° elevation, 120
rounds/minute to 10 km f5 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
89 kg.
Torpedoes: 4 — 21
in (533 mm) (quad) tubes Probably Soviet
Type 53
anti-surface
Depth charges: 4 pro|ectors
Fire control: Fly 4 director
Radars: Air search Marconi SNW 1 0; probably D band
Surface search, Racal Decca 91 6; I band; range 88 km (48 nm)
Fire control: Marconi Type 275; F band
Programmes: Purchased from the UK in 1955 Before being
taken over by Egypt, f/fare/7 was refitted by John Thotnycioft I
& Co Ltd, Woolston, Southampton in July 1956, subsequently
modernised by J S White & Co Ltd, Cowes, completed in July
1964,
Operational: Is still being used occasionally foi Midshipmen s
training
51 1 985 van Ginderen Collection
1 50 EGYPT / Frigates
FRIGATES
2 "DESCUBIERTA" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ELSUEZ (ex Centinela) 941 Baz^n 31 Oct 1978 6 Oct 1979 21 May 1984
ABU QIR (es Semo/a) 946 Bazin 28 Feb 1979 20 Dec 1979 27 Oct 1984
Displacement, tons; 1 233 standard, 1 479 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 291 3 ^ 34 12 5 -
(88 8 > 70 4 « 3 8)
Main machinery: 4 MTU-BazSn 16V 956 TB 91 diesels,
6 000 bhp, 2 shafts: cp propellers
1
Speed, knots: 25 5, 28 trials Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 1 1 6
Missiles: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach; warhead 227 kg
SAM Selenia Elsag Albatros octuple launcher 0; 24 Aspide;
semi active radar homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach Version
of Sea Sparrow
ELSUEZ (Scale 7 900). Ian Swrh
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm) 1^2 compact 0, 85° elevation,
1
85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km f'S 7 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
2 Breda 40 mm/70 O; 85' elevation, 300 rounds/minute to
12 5km (68 nm), weight of shell 96 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) lubes MUSL
Stingray: anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 11 km (6
nm) at 45 knots, warhead 35 kg shaped charge, depth 750 m
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm twin-barrelled trainable launcher
Q, automatic loading; range 1 600 m or 3 600 m depending on
type of rocket
Countermeasures: ESM Elettronica SpA Beta, radar intercept
USMasker, blade rate' suppression
Fire control: Signaal SEWACO action data automation
Radars; Air/surface search Signaal DA 05 O, E/F band: range
1 37 km (75 nm) for 2 m' target
Navigation Signaal ZW 06, band, range 26 km (14 nm)
I
Fire control Signaal WM
25 O, l/J band; range 46 km (25 nm)
Sonars; Raytheon 1160B; hull- mounted, active search and
attack, medium frequency
Raytheon 1167 0, VDS, active search, 12-7 5 kHz
Programmes: Ordered September 1982 from Bazan, Spam The
two Spanish ships Centinela and Serviola were sold to Egypt
and transferred after completion at Ferrol and modification at
Cartagena f/Srvez completed 28 February 984 and Abu Qir on 1
31 July 1984
Operational: Stabilisers fitted Modern noise insulation of mam
and auxiliary machinery ELSUEZ 1011984. Bazan
2 CHINESE "JIANGHU" CLASS
Name No. Builders Commissioned
NAJIM ALZAFFER 951 Hutong, Shanghai 27 Oct 1984
EL NASSER 956 Hutong, Shanghai 16 Apr 1985
Displacement, tons: 570 standard, 2 000 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 338 5 38 5 10 2
(1032 102 3 1) •
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick diesels, 24 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 26 5 Range, miles; 4 000 at 5 knots 1
Complement; 195
Missiles: SSM 4China Precision Machinery CSS-N-1 Styx Type
2A {2 twin) launchers O, active radar or passive IR homing to 46
km (25 nm)at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg
Guns; 4 China 57 mm/70 (2 twin) 0; 85° elevation, NAJIM ALZAFFER (Egypt) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6.5 nm). weight of shell 6 31kg
1
12 China 37 mm/63 (6 twin) 0, 85° elevation, 180 Countermeasures; ESM Elettronica SpA Beta, radar intercept Programmes; Ordered in 982 This is the "Jianghu IN" class
1
rounds/minute to 8 5 Wm(4 6 nm). weight of shell 1 42 kg Radars: Air search Type 765 Modernisation; Action information system to be fitted together
A/S mortars; 2 RBU 1200 5-tubed fixed launchers O, range Surface search Eye Shield 0; E/F band with optronic fire control directors
200 m, warhead 34 kg
1 Surface search/gun direction Square Tie: I band Structure; The gun armament of this version differs from Chinese
Depth charges: 2 proiectors, 2 racks Navigation. Decca, I band ships and the funnel is the rounded type of the "Jianghu II"
Mines; Up to 60 Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, high frequency class
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Frigates— Light forces/ EGYPT 151
1 Ex BRITISH "BLACK SWAN" CLASS
N<ime No Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
TARIQ {e\ Ma/ek Farouk. ex HMS Whimbwl) 931 Yarrows, Glasgow 31 Oct 1941 25 Aug 1942 13 Jan 1943
Displacement, tons: 1 925 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 299 » 38 5 -115
(91 2 117-35)
Main machinery: Geared turbines, 3 600 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 180
Guns:6Vickers4in(';02mm;/45(3twin) Mk 19 4— 57 mm/70
(2 twin)
Depth charges: 4 pro)ectors; 2 racks
Comment: Transferred from the UK m November 1 949 Thought
to be used primarily as an accommodation ship but seen
underway at Port Suez in 1 987 and agam in October 1 988
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Twr^
10/1988. F Sadek
LAND-BASED IVIARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Mumbers/Type: 1 2 Aerospatiale SA 342L Gazelle. Role/Weapon systems: Shore-based IWR aircraft for coastal surveillance and ASVW with
Operational speed: 1 42 knots (264 kmlh) secondary role of overland strike: to be phased out It is reported that two Beechcraft 1 900C are to
Service ceiling: 14 105 ft ('4 JOOmj be delivered in 1 988 for maritime surveillance. Sensors: Search radar and limited ECM, Weapons
Range: 407 nm (755 km) ASW; 2 ^ torpedes or depth bombs ASV, 1 torpedo Self-protection, 4 " 23 mm cannon
Role/Weapon systems: Land based helicopterforcoastalanti shipping strike, particularly against
FAC and insurgents. Sensors SFIM sight Weapons ASV, 6 AS 1 2 wire-guided missiles -
Numbers/Type: 1 2 Tupolev Tu-16 Badger
Operational speed: 535 knots (992 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 40 350 ft (12 300m)
Numbers/Type: 5 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, Range: 2 605 nm (4 800km)
Operational speed: 269 knots (499 kmlh) Role/Weapon systems: Originally flown by Soviet crews and one squadron remains in limited
Service ceiling: 30 800 ft (9 390 m) operational service for maritime reconnaissance and anti-shippmg strike Sensors Search/attack
Range: 1 350 nm (2 500 km) radar Weapons ASV, 2 underwing anti-shipping missile Self-protection, ECM, upto 5 23 mm
Role/Weapon systems: Airborne early warning and control tasks, capable of handling up to 30 cannon
tracks over water or land Sensors APS 1 25 search/warning radar, various ESM/ECM systems
Weapons: Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 5 Westland Sea King Mk 47
Operational speed: 1 2 knots (208 kmlh}
1
Service ceiling: 14 700 ft (4 480m)
Numbers/Type: 5 llyushin 11-28 Beagle Range: 664 nm (1 230km)
Operational speed: 487 knots (900 kmlh). Role/Weapon systems: Shore-based helicopter for ASW and surface search, secondary role as
Service ceiling: 40 350 ft (12 200 m) SAR helicopter, may be embarked in due course Sensors MEL search radar Weapons ASW, 4 x
Range: 3 88 7 nm f/ 200 km) Mk 46 torpedoes or depth bombs ASV; may have provision for ASMs
LIGHT FORCES
Note: Nine "P 6 class (Fast Attack Craft — Patrol) with BM 21 rocket launchers reported as still operational in October 1 987
6 "RAMADAN" CLASS (F MISSILE)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
RAMADAN 670 Vosper Thornycroft 22 Sep 1978 6 Sep 1979 20July 1981
KHYBER 672 Vosper Thornycroft 23 Feb 1979 31 Jan 1980 15 Sep 1981
ELKADESSAYA 674 Vosper Thornycroft 24 Apr 1979 19 Feb 1980 6 Apr 1982
ELVARMOUK 676 Vosper Thornycroft 15 May 1979 12 June 1980 18 May 1982
BADR 678 Vosper Thornycroft 29 Sep 1979 17 June 1981 17 June 1982
HETTEIN 680 Vosper Thornycroft 29 Feb 980
1 25 Nov 1980 28 Oct 1982
Displacement, tons: 307 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 " 25 1
> 7,5
(52 > 7 6 2 3)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 20V538 TB91 diesels, 17 150 hp, 4
shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 1 600 at 18 knots
Complement: 30 (4 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 4 Otomat, inertial cruise; active radar homing to
180 km i'700nm,)atO 9 Mach, warhead 200 kg; sea skimmer for
last 5 km (2.7 nm)
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm) compact; 85 elevation, 85
rounds/minute to 1 6 km (8 7 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin). 85 elevation; 300 rounds/minute to
1 2,5 km (6 8 nm) anti aircraft; weight of shell 96 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 Protean fixed launchers each with
4 magazines containing 36 Chaff decoy and R flare grenades I
ESM: Cutlass; radar intercept
ECM: Cygnus; jammer
Fire control: Marconi Sapphire System with 2 radar/TV and 2
optical directors Ferranti CAAIS action data automation
Radars: Air/surface search; Marconi S 820, E/F band; range 73
km (40 nm)
Navigation; Marconi S 81 0; band; range 48 km (25 nm)
1
Fire control; Two Marconi ST 802; band I
EL KADESSAVA 6IJ982.JohnG Callis
Programmes: The contract was carried out at the Porchesler yard
of Vosper Thornycroft Ltd with some hulls built at Portsmouth
Old Yard, being lowed to Porchester for fitting out
Operational: Portable SAM SAN -5 sometimes carried
1 52 EGYPT / Light forces
7 Ex-SOVIET "OSA !" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Missiles: SSM: 2 China Precision Machinery CSS-N 1 Styx Type launcher: active radar or passive
IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach; warhead 500 kg
Guns: 2 23 mm (twin); locally constructed to fit 25 mm mounting
631 633, 635. 637, 639, 641 643
, ,
Radars: Air/surface search: Square Tie; band I
IFF High Pole A
Displacement, tons: 65 standard, 21 full load
1
Programmes: All commissioned in Egypt on 27 October 1984 Reported that two may be
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 27 9 « 25 6 5,9 (39 7.8 » >• >•
1.8)
non-operational
Main machinery: 3 M 520Adiesels (MTU in refitted boats): 1 2 000 bhp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 400 at 34 knots
Complement: 30
Missiles: SSM Styx, actiue radar or IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at
4 SS N 2A 9 Mach, altitude
pre-set up to m
(984 3 ft), warhead 500 kg
300
SAM SA N manual aiming, IR homing to
5 Grail, km (5 4 nm) at 1 5 Mach; altitude to 2 500 m
1
(8 00011), warhead 2 5 kg
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft,
weight of shell 0,54 kg
2 MGs in refitted craft
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Radars: Air/surface search Kelvin Hughes, I band, range 1 17 km (64 nm)
Navigation Racal Decca 916: band !
Fire control Drum
band Tilt, H/l
IFF High Pole Square Head
Programmes; Thirteen reported to have been delivered to Egypt by the Soviet Navy in 1 966-68 but
some were sunk in war with Israel, October 973 1
Modernisation: At least four have been refitted with MTU diesels and two machine guns
HEGU Class 41 7988. A Sheldon Dup7aix
6 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— 3 TORPEDO, 3 GUN)
751 753 755 757 759 761
Displacement, tons: 45 standard, 1 70 full load1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 3 8 22 4 9 ("^4 7 • 6,7 1 - « 7 5)
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels, 2 000 hp; 3 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 45 knots Range, miles: 850 at 30 knots
Complement: 23
Missiles: SAM SA-N-5Grail (fitted m 4 of the class); manual aiming; IR homing to 10 km (5.4 nm)
at 1 5 Mach, warhead 2 5 kg
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85° elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of
Egyptian "OSA" class (old number) shell 54 kg
2 USSR 122 mm rocket launchers (fitted in 4 of the class in lieu of torpedo tubes), 20 barrels per
launcher, range 9 km (5 nm)
Torpedoes: 4 — 21
(533 mm) tubes (fitted in 4 of the class). Soviet Type 53; anti-ship, pattern
in
6 EGYPTIAN "OCTOBER" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) running, active/passive homing up to 20 km (11 nn)) at up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg.
Depth charges: 12
781 783 785 787 Radars: Surface search Pot Drum, H/l band
789 791
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
IFF High Pole
Displacement, tons: 82 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 20 ' 5 (25 5 6 7 - 7 3) Programmes: Five delivered from USSR in 1967 and two more in 1968 One deleted, 755
Main machinery: 4 CRM 18V 1 20/55 YE diesels, 5 400 hp, 4 completed an extensive refit at Ismailia in 1 987, 757 in 1 988
shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 400 at 30 knots Structure: Four have had their torpedo tubes removed to make way for multiple BM21
Complement: 20 rocket-launchers and one SA-N -5 Grail
Missiles: SSM 2 Otomat, inertial cruise; active radar homing to 80 km (700 nm) at 9 Mach; 1
warhead 200 kg, sea skimmer for last 5 km f'2 7 nm) 4Ex-CHINESE "SHANGHAI II" CLASS
Guns: 4 BMARC/Oerlikon 30 mm/75 (2 twin); 85' elevation, 650 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5nm) (FASTATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
anti-surface, 3 km (7 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 kg and 36 kg mixed
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Protean fixed launchers each with 4 magazines containing 36 Chaff
decoy and R I flare grenades
ESM Matilda, radar warning
Fire control: Marconi Sapphire radar/TV system
Displacement, tons: 20 standard, 1 55 full load1
Radars: Air/surface search: Marconi S 81 0; range 48 km (25 nm)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 • 8 5 6 ('59 5 5 7 7j 1 1
Fire control Marcom/ST 802; band
Main machinery: 4 CRM diesels (2 of 200 shp, 2of 910shp)
I
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 1 6 5 knots
Programmes: Built in Alexandria 1975-76
same design as Soviet 'Komar class Refitted by
Hull of
Complement: 36
Vosper Thornycroft, completed 1 979-81 791 was washed overboard on return trip, recovered and
returned to Portsmouth for refit Left UK after repairs on 12 August 1982
Guns: 4 China 37 mm/63 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 1 80 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm): weight of
shell 1 42 kg
4 — 23 mm (2 twin), locally constructed to fit the 25 mm mountings
Mines: Rails can be fitted for mines 1
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, band I
IFF High Pole
Programmes: Transferred in 1 984
Structure: Painted black
8 Ex-CHINESE "HAINAN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
ALNOUR430 ALHADY433 AL HAKIM 436 ALWAKIL439
AL QATAR 442 AL SADDAM 445 ALSALAM448 AL RAFIA451
--«|-5 Displacement, tons: 375 standard; 392 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 92 8 ^ 23.6 « 14.1 (58 8 ' 7.2 ' 4 3)
Main machinery: 4 diesels. 8 800 shp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 5 Range, miles: 1 300 at 15 knots
Complement: 69
"OCTOBER" Class 7/ 7 980, Wright and L ogan Guns: 4 China 57 mm/70 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 1 2 km f'5 5 nm). weight of
shell 6 31 kg
4 — 23 mm (2 twin); locally constructed to fit the 25 mm mountings
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 200 fixed 5-tubed 1 launchers; range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg.
Depth charges: 2 projectors, 2 racks
6 CHINESE "H EG U" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Mines: Rails fitted
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, I band
611-616 {ex'407-406) Navigation Decca; band I
IFF High Pole
Sonars: Hull mounted, active search and attack; high frequency
Displacement, tons: 68 standard. 79 2 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 « 20 7 "43 (27 63 13) Programmes: First pair transferred to Egypt in October 1983, next three in February 1984
Main machinery: 4 M50F-4Type 180 diesels; 4 shafts (commissioned 21 May 984) and 1 last three late 1 984
Speed, knots: 37 5 Range, miles: 400 at 30 knots Modernisation: Two to befitted with 6 — 324 mm (2 tubes for MUSI Stingray torpedoes and
triple)
Complement: 17 (2 officers) with Singer Librascope fire control If successful the remainder of the class may follow.
Amphibious forces — Miscellaneous / EGYPT 1 53
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES 4 Ex-SOVIET "YURKA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
ASWAN 530 GIZA533 QENA 536 SOHAG 539
3 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCHNY A" CLASS (LSMs)
Displacement, tons: 400 standard; 520 full load
301 303, 305
, Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 30 8 8 5 ('52 1 - « 94 2 6)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 8 000 bhp; 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 800 full load Speed, knots: 1 7 Range, miles: 1 500 at 2 knots 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 5 ' 27 9 x 5 8 (73 " 8 5 « 7 8) Complement: 60
Main machinery: 2 TYpe40D diesels; 5 000 bhp; 2 shafts Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/66 (2 twin); 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2-7 nm), weight of
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 8 knots
1 shell 54 kg
Complement: 40 Mines: Can lay 1
Military lift: 6 tanks; 350 tons Radars: Navigation Don, I band
Guns: 2 USSR 30 mm/65 (twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 /?mj; weight of shell
0.54 kg Comment: minesweepers transferred from the USSR 1969 Built 1963 69 Egyptian
Steel- hulled
2 —1 40 mm rocket launchers, 1 8 barrels to 9 km f4 9 nm) "Yurka" class do not carry Drum Tilt radar and have a number of ship's side scuttles.
Radars: Surface search Don 2, band I
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
Comment: Transferred 1 973-74.
Egyptian "POLNOCHNY "
Class (old number)
9 Ex-SOVIET "VYDRA" CLASS (LCUs)
372 ^8
Displacement, tons: 425 standard; 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 179 7 25 3 6 6 (548 • 77-2)
Main machinery: 2 -3D 1 2 diesels, 1 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 knots
1
Complement: 20
Military lift: 200 troops; 250 tons
ASWAN 1011986
Comment: Built in late 1 960s, transferred 1 968-69 For a period after the Israeli war of October 1 973
severalwere fitted with rocket launchers and two 37 or 40 mm guns all of which have now been
removed. Pennant numbers were in the 330-346 range but have been changed 2 Ex-SOVIET "TSOI" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
ELFAYOUM ELMANUFIEH
2 Ex-SOVIET "SMB 1 " CLASS (LCUs)
Displacement, tons: 50 standard. 80 full load
1 1
374 376 Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 18 4 9 ('39 - 5 5 1 - / 5)
Mam machinery: 3 6-cvl diesels. 440 hp. 3 shafts
- 1
Displacement, tons: 80 standard, 360 full load
1
Speed, knots: 7 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 59 1 -213-66 (485 1 ' 6.5 » 2)
Complement: 30
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 hp; 2 shafts Guns: 1—57 mm 1—37 mm 2 MGs
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 16 Comment: Reported to have been transferred by the USSR to Egypt in 1 962 Doubtful operational
status
Military lift: 1 80 tons
Comment: Delivered to the Egyptian Navy m 1 965 The last two survivors.
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Note: Requirement for new 1985 and confirmed again in 1987 Latest
vessels first stated in
"T 43s" and "Yurkas" with MTU diesels and
possibilities include local construction or refitting
embarkation of Pluto ROV. Another report suggests the transfer of ex- US "Aggressive" class as new
construction minehunters enter USN service.
ELFAYOUM (old number) 7978
3 Ex-SOVIET "T43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
ASSIOUT516 BAHAIRA522 GHARBIA533
Displacement, tons: 580 full load SURVEY CRAFT
Dimensions, feet (metres): 190 2 « 27 6 x 6 9 (58 84 ' 2 ><
1)
Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels, 2 200 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 knots SAFAGA ABU ELGHOSON
Complement: 65
—
Guns: 4 37 mm/63 (2 twin); 85" elevation; 160 rounds/minute to 9 km (5 nm), weight of shell 7 Displacement, tons: 20
Complement: 1 8 (4 officers)
kg-
8— 12,7 mm MGs.
Mines: Can carry 20 Comment: Launched in 1968
Comment: The last three were delivered in the early 970s Others of the class have been sunk or
used as targets or cannibalised for spares.
1
AMIRARAMA
Comment: An ex-trawler acquired by the Navy in 1 987
MISCELLANEOUS
2 Ex-SOVIET 'IMYRYAT I" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 140
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 1 8 5 5 (28 4 « 55 - 7 7;
Speed, knots: 12
Comment: Diving support ships transferred in 1 964
2 Ex-SOVIET "POLUCHAT I" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 90 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 1 ^ 19 > 4 8 (29-6 ^ 58 x 7.5)
Speed, knots: 1 8
70/7987. W Donko Comment: Torpedo recovery craft
1
1 54 EGYPT / Miscellaneous — Coast Guard
1 Ex-BRITISH "RIVER" CLASS (SUBMARINE DEPOTSHIP) COASTGUARD
RASHID (Bx-HMSSpey') 936
12 "TIMSAH" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 1 490 standard; 2 216 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 301 5 36 5 • 14 2 (91 9 -17 1' 4 3) Displacement, tons: 100
Main machinery: Tiiple expansion, 5 500 ihp; 2 shafts 2 Admiralty 3 drum type boilers Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 8 « 17 x AQ(30 5 " 5.2 x 13)
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 7 700 at 1 2 knots
1
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V 331 diesels; 2 960 hp; 2 shafts (first 6); 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TC 92 diesels;
Complement: 10 1
2 664 bhp; 2 shafts (second 6)
Guns: 1- 4 m (102mm)/H5 4 -37 mm/60 (2twm) 6— 20mm/70 Speed, knots: 25
Depth charges: 4 pro|ectors Complement: 13
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 30 mm (twin) or 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: First commissioned in May 1942 Purchased in December 1949. Fitted with large
deckhouse aft. Comment: First three completed December 1981, second three December 1982 at Timsah SY,
Ismailiah Further six ordered in January 985 with a different type of engine and with waterline
1
exhaust vice a funnel
RASHID (old number)
6 SOVIET "TOPLIVO 2" CLASS (YARD TANKERS)
214 216
TIMSAH" Class 911 987. F Sadek
Displacement, tons; 1 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 1 30 8 « 1 2 (54 3 1 1 ' 9.4 " 3 4)
Main machinery: diesel, 600 hp; shaft
1 1
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 400 at 7 knots
1 9 SWIFTSHIPS "93 ft" CLASS
Complement: 16
Cargo capacity: 500 tons diesel (some used for water)
Displacement, tons: 1 02 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 2 18 7 4 9 (28.4 57 - 1.5)
Comment: Built in Egypt m 1972-77
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TC 92 diesels. 2 664 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 27 Range, miles: 900 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 1 4 (2 officeis)
3WIIMCHESTER (SR.N6) HOVERCRAFT Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
44 +2 Comment: Ordered November 1983. First three built in USA, remainder assembled in Egypt First
four commissioned 1 6 April 1 985 Pennant numbers are in the 300 series and include 335, 339 and
Displacement, tons: 1 normal gross weight 340
Dimensions, feet (metres): 48 4 25 3 1 5 9 (height) (14 8 7 7 48)
Main machinery: 1 Gnome Model 1050 gasturbme
Speed, knots: 58
Guns:2--20mm 1 Browning MG
Comment: Purchased in 1 975 as refitted second-hand craft Reportedly converted into minelayers
4 Ex-SOVIET "OKHTENSKY CLASS '
(TUGS)
ALAGAI\/1M05 ANTAR107 ALDIKHILA109 AL ISKANDARANI 1 1 1
Displacement, tons: 930 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 34 1 1 1 3 4 ^47 S 70 4 •
4 ;;
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 6 000 at
1 1 3 knots
Comment: Two transferred to the Egyptian Navy in 1 966, others assembled in Egypt,
STRAINING SHIPS
Note: A 3 300 ton training ship presented by Japan in 1 988 went to the Arab Maritime Transport
Academy
Displacement, tons:000
ALKOUSSER
Displacement, tons: 1 000
SWIFTSHIPS 93ff Class 10/1986
Comment: Training ship foi Naval Academy
6 CRESTITALIA "70 ft " CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
160
Displacement, tons: 36 full load
Displacement, tons: 400 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 68 9 1 7 4 • 3 ('27 5 3 - ' 9)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 133 8 - 30 5 14 1 (408 93 4 3) Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V 331 TC92 diesels, 2 664 hp,
1 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 500 at 32 knots
Guns; 2 Oerlikon 30 mm A32 (twin) 1 Oerlikon 20 mm.
Comment: Ex-"Sekstan '
class, used as cadet training ship
Comment; Ordered 1980 — GRP hulls Naval manned, employed on Coast Guard duties Another 36
are reportedly planned
INTISHAT
Displacement, tons: 500
Comment: A smaller training ship
8 SEAFOX SWIMMER DELIVERY CRAFT
Displacement, tons; 1 1 3 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 1 98 26|'?? 3- 8)
Main machinery; 2 General Motors diesels, 900 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 30
Complement; 3
Guns: 2—1 2 7 mm MGs 2— 7 62 mm MGs
Comment; Ordered from Uniflite, Washington in 1982, GRP construction painted black. There is a
strong underwater team in the Egyptian Navy who are also known to use commercial two-man
underwater chariots CRESTITALIA 70 ft 1980. Crestital/a
Coast Guard / EGYPT Introduction / EL SALVADOR 1 55
5 "IMISR" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 20 "BERTRAM" TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
NISR NIMR THAR NUR ALBAHR Displacement, tons: 3
Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 « « — —
(8 5 « " — — )
Displacement, tons: 1 10 Main machinery: 2 Mercury diesels; 340 hp; 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 102 « 18 4 9('37 >"
52 « t 5) Speed, knots: 36
Main machinery: 2 Maybach diesels; 3 000 hp Guns: 2—7,62 mm MGs,
Speed, knots: 24
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm
1 Comment: GRP hulls Built in Miami, Florida in 1 973 Armament changed on transfer.
Comment: Built by Castro, Port Said First three launched in May 963 Two more completed 983
1 1
4 + 2 SMALL PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 1
Main machinery: 1 diesel
Comment: Ordered from Canal Naval Construction, Port Fuad on 1 2 December 1 983 Two more to
be delivered for port service in Alexandria in October 1 989
30 "DC 35" TYPE BERTRAM' Type 10/1974
Displacement, tons: 4
Dimensions, feet (metres): 35 5 2 6 (70 7 • - J5 ' Sj
1
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 390 hp, 2 shafts
1 1
4DAMENTYPE
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 4 KHOUFOU KHAFRA RAMSES KREIR
Comment: Built by Dawncraft, Wrexham, UK, 1982 Comment: Delivered by Damen. Netherlands in 1 982
EL SALVADOR
Personnel Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence and Public Security (a) 1989 2 200 (including 1 300 Marines and 200 Commandos) Lloyd s Register of Shipping
General Vides Casanova (b) Voluntary service 14 vessels of 3 81 9 tons gross
Senior Officer
Ports
Commander of tfie Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Roberto de Jesus Monterroa Acaiutia, La Llbertad. La Union
3CAMCRAFTTYPE
GC6. GC7. GC8
Displacement, tons: 1 00 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 100 21 » 4.9 fJO 5 - 6 4 ' 7 5;
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 2V 71 Tl diesels. 1 200 hp, 3 1 shafts
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 780 at 24 knots
Complement: 10
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG 2 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Delivered October, November, December 1975,
GC11 1986. Swiftships
10 "PROTECTOR" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 9
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 •M7-4(125-39- 12)
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar 3208 TA diesels, 690 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 350 at 20 knots
Complement: 4
Guns: 2-127 mm MGs 2-7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Ordered December 1987 from SeaArk Marine
in (ex MonArk) Five delivered in
December 1 988 and the remainder in February 1 989
GC6 8.7 7584
10MERCOUGARTYPE
Comment: Five 40 ftcatamarans built at Mercougar. Miami, Both types are powered
and five 35 ft
by two Ford Merlin diesels, giving speeds up to 40 knots The 40 ft craft have a range of 556
600 hp,
km (300 nm) which extends to 741 km (400 nm) in the 35 ft version One is equipped as a hospital
vessel
1 SWIFTSHIPS "77 ft" CLASS
GC11
Displacement, tons: 48 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77 20 4 9 ('2J 5 61 ' 1 •
1.5)
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 1 2V 71 Tl diesels. 200 1 hp: 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 26
Guns: 2- 12 7 mm MGs
Comment: Aluminium hull Delivered by Swiftships, Morgan City in June 1 985, PROTECTOR" Class 1988. SeaAik IVIaiine
156 EL SALVADOR /Introduction — ETHIOPIA/ Frigates
1 SEWARTTYPE 6 "PIRANHA" CLASS
GC5 Displacement, tons: 8 2 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 1 1 - 1 6 f/ 7 3 / 0.5)
Displacement, tons: 33 Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar 3208 TA diesels, 630 hp. 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 1 6 3 « 5 (79.8 " 4.9 ' 7 5) ><
Speed, knots: 26
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 8V-71 diesels; 600 hp, 3 1 shafts Complement: 5
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 8 knots Guns: 2—1 2 7 mm (twin) MGs 2—7 62 mm (twin) MGs
Guns: 3—1 2.7 mm MGs
Comment: Aluminium hulls Completed July 1986 by Lantana. Miami Same type supplied to
Comment: Transferred September 1 967 Built by Sewart, USA Honduras.
1 TUG
LIBERTAD
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 25 9 1 3 1 ('26 73 » 4;
Main machinery: 1 Crepelle diesel. 1 400 hp ^ .
^|.-
Speed, knots: 1 1 5 ^ LCMS
Comment: Built by A C de la Manche. St Male Completed 2 April 1 981 Bollard pull, 21 45 tons. Comment: One LCM 6 and two LCM 8s transferred by the USA in 1 987
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Personnel Ports Mercantile Marine
1989 150 officers and men Malabo (Fernando Po). Bata (Rio Mum) Lloyd s Register of Shipping
2 vessels of 6 41 2 tons gross
2 EX-CHINESE "SHANTOU CLASS '
1 VAN MILLTYPE
Displacement, tons: 60 standard. 80 load full RIOWELE (ex-P220)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 5 '19-65 (255 '58-2)
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 3 000 hp, 4 shafts Displacement, tons: 45 full load
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 500 at 28 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 66 3 « 17 4 x 5 9 ('202 ' 5J - 7 8)
Complement: 17 Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels. 2 200 hp: 2 shafts
Guns:4— 37 mm/63 (2 twin) 2—12 7 mm MGs. Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 950 at 25 knots
Radars: Surface search Skin Head. I band Complement: 1 2 (2 officers)
Guns: 1 Rheinmetall 20 mm
2 — 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Transferred in 1 983 Doubtful operational status.
Comment: Built by Van Mill, Netherlands in 1 986 and transferred from Nigeria This was one of the
second group of three fitted with MTU diesels vice the type of the first batch GM
+ 1 "GUARDIAN" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 93 full load 1 LANTANA TYPE
Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 20 6 7 ('52 5 6 J « 2 « 7)
Main machinery: 3GM 6V 92 Tl diesels. 3 600 hp: 3 shafts
1 Displacement, tons: 33
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 8 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 4 1 8 4 4 9 ("20 - 5 6 7 5^
Complement: 19 Main machinery: 2 diesels. 2 shafts
Guns: 2—1 2.7 mm MGs 2—7 62 mm MGs Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 800 at 1 5 knots
Guns: 2—1 2,7 mm MGs, 2—7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Ordered in FY 1988 from Lantana. Florida under US MDAP Similar to craft for
hlonduras, Jamaica and Grenada navies To complete in 1 989 Comment: Completed in November 1 987 and paid for by USA
ETHIOPIA
Naval Bases DELETIONS
Minister of Defence Massawa Naval Base and in 1956
College, established
1986 1 "PGM 53" class
Major General Haile Giorgie Habte Mariana Embaticalla Marine Commando Training School gg-7
.]
1 "Poluchat" class
Assab Naval Base, expanding to include a ship repair facility,
Dahlak Island Soviet constructed forward base
Mercantile Marine
(a) 1989 1 800 officers and men Lloyd s Register of Shipping
(b) Probably conscription 26 vessels of 74 1 43 tons gross
FRIGATES
2 Ex-SOVIET "PETYA II" CLASS —
Torpedoes: 10 16 in (406 mm) (2 quin) tubes Soviet Type 40: anti-submarine; active/passive
homing up to 1 5 km (8 nm) at up to 40 knots, warhead 1 00 kg
ZERAIDERES 1616 A/S mortars: 2 RBU 6000 1 2 tubed trainable mountings, range 6 000 m; warhead 31 kg.
Depth charges: 2 racks
Mines: 22
Displacement, tons: 950 standard, 1 1 80 full load Countermeasures: ESM Watch Dog; radar warning
Dimensions, feet (metres): 268 3 29 9 » 9 5 ('S? S 9,7 « 2 9; Radars: Air search Strut Curve. F band; range 1 1 km (60 nm) for 2 m^ target
Main machinery: CODAG, 1 Type 61 V3 diesel on centre shaft, 6 000 - hp, 2 gas turbines on outer Navigation Don 2, band, range 27 km ('75 A?m,)
I
shafts, 30 000 hp, 3 shafts, cp on centreline shaft only Fire control Hawk Screech, band, range 27 km
I
(' 75 nm)
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 4 870 at knots; 450 at 29 knots 1
IFF High Pole B
Complement: 98 (8 officers) Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack; medium frequency
Guns: 4 USSR 3 in ('76mmJ/60 (2 twin); 80° elevation; 60 rounds/minute to 15 km ('Snm;; weight Programmes: First transferred 21 July 1983, second on 19 March 1984 Both were towed to
of shell 1 6 kg Massawa by Soviet warships
Structure: This is the standard Soviet armament and not the normal export model
Patrol ship — Light forces / ETHIOPIA 1 57
PATROL SHIP 4 Ex-SOVIET "OSA 11" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-MISSILE)
FMB160 161 162 163
1 Ex-NETHERLAIMDS "WILDERVAIMK" CLASS
Name No. Builders Commissioned Displacement, tons: 245 full load
(e\-MS41) A 04 Netherlands 1956 Dimensions, feet (metres): 127 9 25 6 " 5 9 (39 ' 7 8 • 1 .8)
IVlain machinery: 3 M504 diesels, 1 5 000 hp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 800 at 30 knots
Displacement, tons: 373 standard, 453 full load Complement: 30
Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 9 28 9 7 5 ("^ff 6 < SS 1
x 2 3)
Main machinery: 2 Werkspoor dresels, 2 500 bhp, 2 shafts Missiles: SSM 4 SS-N'2A Styx, active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 2 500 at knots 1 500 kg
Complement: 38 Guns: 4 — 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km f2 7 nm) anti aircraft,
weight of shell 54 kg
IVIissiles: SSM Possibly fitted for launching SS 1 2 missiles; wire guided to 6 km (3 3 nm) Radars: Surface search Square Tie, I band, range 73 km (40 nm)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/60 Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
Radars: Surface search Signaal ZW 04; l/J band IFF Squarehead High Pole B
Comment: Launched on 21 March 1956 Purchased by Ethiopia and transferred from the Royal Programmes: First delivered January 1 978, the second in September 1 980 and two on 1 3 January
Netherlands Navy in 1 971 may retain some minesweeping capability Oil fuel, 25 tons
Still 1981 Three more transferred from PDRY in June 1986 but were returned in 1987 after the PDRY
lost two of their own sunk —
Operational: The presence of these craft in the Dahlak Islands, where the navigable Red Sea is only
60 miles wide, could pose a threat to shipping not oriented to Ethiopia or the USSR.
Opinion: It is assumed that Soviet "advisers" are embarked
"OSA 11" Class
ex MS41 1978
2Ex-SOVIET "TURYA" CLASS
TRAINING SHIP (FASTATTACK CRAFT— HYDROFOIL)
HTB112 HTB113
1 Ex-US "BARNEGAT" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 90 standard, 250 full load 1
Name No Builders Commissioned
ETHIOPIA (ex USS Oica AVP 49) A 01 Lake Washington SY 23 Jan 1944
Dimensions, feet (metres): 129 9 29 9 (41 over foils) 5 9(131 overtoils)
(39 6 7 6(12 5) I 8(4))
Main machinery: 3 M504 diesels, 000 shp (foilborne), 3 shafts
1 5
Speed, knots: 40 foilborne Range, miles: 600 at 35 knots foilborne, 1 450 at 1 4 knots hull
Displacement, tons: 766 standard, 2 800 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 310 8-41 13 b (94 7 ' 72 5 ' 4 1)
Complement: 30
Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks- Morse 38D 8 1/8-10 diesels; 6 080 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 8.2
Guns: 2 — 57 mm/80 (twin, aft); 85" elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3 nm). weight of shell
2 8 kg
Complement: 215
2 — 25 mm/80 (twin, fwd), 85" elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km f"
7 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight
of shell 34 kg.
Guns:l US 5 in (127 mm)/Z8; 85" elevation; 5 rounds/minute to 7 km /'5 3 nm), weight of shell
25 kg.
1 1
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes Soviet Type 53; anti-surface, pattern running, active/passive
homing up to 20 km (II nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
5 Bofors 40 mm/56 (2 twin, 1 single), 45° elevation, 160 rounds/minute to 6 km (33 nm}
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 9 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
Radars: Surface search Pot Drum. H/l band
Radars: Air search: RCA SPS 12, D band; range 1 1 9 km (65 nm).
Muff Cob, G/H band.
Fire control
Navigation: band I
IFF High Pole B Square Head
Fire control: RCA/GE Mk26, l/J band
Comment: Former US small seaplane tender Laid down on 18 July 1942 and launched on 4
Programmes: First transferred March 1 985 second in March 1 986
Structure: Has an OSA type hull
October 1 942. Transferred from the US Navy on loan in 1 962 and by sale March 1 976 Operational
Operational: As in the new transfers of "Stenka" class to Cuba the sonar has been removed and
effectiveness doubtful but she was seen at sea in February 1 988.
therefore it is probable that depth charges are not carried
2 Ex-SOVIET "MOL" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT TORPEDO)
FTB110 FTB111
Displacement, tons: 1 60 standard; 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 27 9 « 26 6 « 5 9 (33 « S 7 - 7 8)
IVlain machinery: 3 M504 diesels, 5 000 hp, 3 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 250 at 1 4 knots 1
Complement: 25 (3 officers)
Guns: 4 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of shell
54 kg
Torpedoes: 4 21 m (533mm) tubes Soviet Type 53, anti surface, pattern running, active/passive
homing up to 20 km 7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
("
LIGHT FORCES Depth charges: 1 2
Radars: Surface search H/l band
Fite control: Drum Tilt, H/l band
3SWIFTTYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) IFF: Square Head High Pole B
Programmes: Transferred January 1 978
P 201 P 203 P 204
Operational: It is not certain whether the torpedo tubes are shipped This class requires engine
overhaul after 2 500 hours operating
Displacement, tons: 8 full load 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 23 6 « 6.5(32 ' 7.2 » 2)
Main machinery: 2 MTU MB 6V 538 TB90 diesels, 7 000 hp; 1 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 200 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 21
Guns: 4 Emerlec 30 mm (2 twin); 80" elevation; 600 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3nm), weight of shell
35 kg.
2 -23 mm (twin) (201 ). 2—1 2.7 mm (twin) (203, 204)
Radars: Surface search: Decca RM 916; band; range 88 km (48 nm). I
Programmes: Six ordered in 1 976 of which four were delivered in April 977 before the cessation 1 of
US arms sales to Ethiopia. Built by Swiftships, Louisiana, One deserted to Somalia and served in
that Navy for a time
Structure: Aluminium hulls. MOL Class (without torpedo tubes)
158 ETHIOPIA/ Lightforces— FAEROES /Introduction
2 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
P 205 (ex-PC 16) P206(ex PC17)
Numbers/Type: 3 de Havilland Canada DHC 6 Twin Otter
Displacement, tons: 50 Operational speed: 168 knots (31 1 km/h)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 1 7 6 2 ('23 « 5 2 >
Service ceiling: 23 200ft (7070m)
7 9^
Main machinery: 2 M50 F 4diesels, 2 400 hp: 2 shafts Range: 460 nm (2 705 km)
1
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles; 100 at 15 knots 1
Role/Weapon systems: Short range MR/EEZ patrol duties with some transport tasks Sensors:
Search radar Weapons Unarmed
Complement: 17
Guns: 2 -14 5 mm (twin) MGs
Radars: Surface search Spin Trough; I band
Comment: Delivered 9 October 1 982 in Fizik Korchatov. AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
2 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCHNY B" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 760 standard, 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 7 27 9 58(74 85 • 18) •
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 5 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 9 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 8 knots
1
Complement: 40
Military lift: 350 tons including 6 tanks, 180 troops
— —
Guns: 4 30 mm (2 twin) 2 140 mm rocket launchers, range 9 km (4 9 nm}
Radars; Surface search Don 2, band I
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
Comment: First transferred under tow from USSR 9 November 1 981 second 8 January
, 1 983
2 FRENCH "EDIC" CLASS
Soviet ZHUK Class
LTC1035 LTC1036
Displacement, tons: 250 standard, 670 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 93 5 " 39 2 " 4 2 (59 12 ' 1.3)
Main machinery: 2 MGO diesels, 1 440 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 1 2 Range, miles: 1 800 at 8 knots
Complement: 16 (1 officer)
Military lift; 5 heavy vehicles or 1 1 personnel carriers
Guns; 2 DCN 20 mm (twin)
4 "SEWART" CLASS {COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Comment: Completed bySFCN,VilleneuvelaGaronne,FranceinMay1977 Cargo deck space 28 5
5n\(93 5 16 4 ft)
GB21-24
Displacement, tons: 15
Dimensions, feet (metres): 40 ^ M.5 ^ 3 (12 2 3 8 ' 9) '
4 Ex-SOVIET "T 4" CLASS (LCVP)
Main machinery; 2 General Motors diesels; 500 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Displacement, tons: 70 full load
Complement; 7 Dimensions, feet (metres); 62 3 ^4 33 (19 43 - 1)
Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs Main machinery: 2 diesels, 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 10
Comment: Built by Sewart, Berwick between 1 966 and 1 967 Complement: 4
Comment: First transferred in September 1 978 and three in September 1 979
MISCELLANEOUS
RASDEDGEN A 03
Measurement, tons: 6 61 5 gross
^dkglgMR
Dimensions, feet (metres); 455 59 4 » 28 9 (138 7 ' 18 1 ' 88)
Main machinery: diesel, 7 000 hp, shaft
1 1
Speed, knots; 16
Comment: Cargo ship taken over from Ethiopian Shipping Lines in 1 985 Of 6 61 5 gross tonnage,
'SEWART Class built in 1 961 There is also an A 05 (ex-TR 74) which is a harbour transport launch
FAEROES
General Port
A governing province within the Kingdom of Denmark which
self Torshavn on the island of Streymoy.
defence The Coast Guard and Fisheries come
retains control of
under the Landsstyri which is the islands local administrative
body
1 PATROL CRAFT (COAST GUARD)
TJALDRID
Displacement, tons: 650
Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 46 33 1 10 5 ("44 5 10 1 3 2)
Main machinery: 2 MWM
diesels 2400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 1 4 5
Comment: Built in 1 976 by Svolvaer, Verkstel and acquired by the local government in 1 987
611987. Gunner Olsen
Introduction / FALKLAND ISLANDS — Introduction /FIJI 1 59
FALKLAND ISLANDS
General Coastal Waters Mercantile Marine
A non self-governing territory of the United Kingdom with several In 1987 Great Britain declared a fishing zone off the Falklands Lloyd's Register of Shipping.
off-lying dependencies —
South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, within which only licensed ships may work Three ships and two 5 vessels of 6 907 tons gross
Shag and Gierke Rocks, tenders were acquired to patrol this area
Port
Port Stanley.
FALKLAND DESIRE (ex-Seisella. ex-Southella) FALKLAND SOUND [exYehuin.ex-MillernTor)
Measurement, tons: 1 949 grt Displacement, tons: 200 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 244 4 « 41 7 « 1 5 1 (74 5 127 ' 4 6) Dimensions, feet (metres): 175 5 37 1 -112 (53.5 " 11 3 • 3 4)
Main machinery: 1 Mirrlees diesel, 2 880 hp; 1 shaft Main machinery: 2 MWM
diesels, 900 1 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 1 5 000 at 1 5 knots Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 32 plus 1 4 spare berths
Radars: Surface search Two Decca, I band Comment: Built in Lauenburg and captured in June 1 982 from the Argentines who were using her
Helicopters: Platform only for inter-island supply and minelaying Former oil rig supply ship acquired by Falklands in
December 1986
Comment: Built by Hall Russell, Aberdeen in 1 969 as a stern trawler Converted in 1 986 as an oil rig
support ship and then leased in February 1 987 to the Falklands for fishery patrol
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 1 Dormer 228 MPA
Operational speed: 1 1 9 knots (370 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 28 000 ft ('8 5J5m;
Range: 323 nm (600km)
Role/Weapon systems: Fisheries surveillance and territorial limits around the archipelago
Sensors Surveillance radar Weapons. Unarmed
2 "ABERDOVEY" CLASS
FALKLAND DESIRE 211987. Royal Air Force
BEAULIEU A99 BLAKENEYA104
FALKLAND RIGHT (ex 6 A Reay. ex Arctic Privateer)
Displacement, tons: 117 5 full load
Measurement, tons: 878 grt 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 79 8 18 5 5 ('24 5 5 ? 7J
Dimensions, feet (metres): 227 39 4 16 4 • ("69 2 ' ?2 -
5; Main machinery: Lister Blackstone ER-4-MGR diesel, 225 bhp,
1 1 shaft
Main machinery: diesel. 2 500 hp. shaft
1 1 Speed, knots: 10 5 Range, miles: 700 at 10 knots
Speed, knots: 14 5 Complement: 4
Complement: 23 plus 6 spare berths
Comment: Built in 1968 as multi-purpose tenders Capacity 25 tons cargo or 200 people standing
Comment: Ex-trawler, built at Gdynia. Poland and leased to Falklands in February 1 987 Transferred from UK RMAS in 1 987
FIJI
Commanding Officers General Prefix to Ships' Names
Fill Navy On 12 June 1975 the then Royal Fi|i Military Forces were FNS
Commander J osata Voreqe Bainimarama authorised to raise a Naval Division to carry out Fishery Protection
Surveillance, Hydrographic Surveying and Coast Guard duties On
14 May 1987 a military coup overthrew the government and Fiji Mercantile Marine
Personnel became a Republic on 10 October 1987 Former close training
links with the USA and Commonwealth countries have been Lloyd s Register of Shipping
1989 315 curtailed The Fi|i Navy comes under the authority of the Minister 57 vessels of 37 1 62 tons gross
ofHome Affairs and the numbers employed have doubled since
May 987 Further expansion is planned and
1 the possibility of an
Base air wingis being mvestigated The planned four Pacific Forum DELETIONS
patrol craft were cancelled with the termination of Defence Aid
FNS commissioned 25 July
Viti. 1 985. at Togalevu from Australia and an alternative purchase of six new patrol boats 1986 Ruve
Operation base at Walu Bay is being considered
1988 Latui. Belo
2 PATROL CRAFT HYDROGRAPHICSURVEY SHIP
LEVUKA101 LAUTOKA102 BABALE (ex-USS Eugene McDermott II)
Displacement, tons: 97 Displacement, tons: 200 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): \^0 2A S (33 8 ' 7 4 ' 1 5) Dimensions, feet (metres): 171 38 » 1 1 ("52 6 11 7 34)
Main machinery: 4 General Motors 2V 71 Tl diesels, 2 1 56 hp, 4 1 shafts Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar 399, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 9 400 at
1 1 knots
Guns: 1 —
2 7 mm MG1 Complement: 31
Comment: 979-80 by Beaux's Bay Craft Inc. Louisiana as oil rig support craft Purchased in
Built in 1 Comment: Delivered April 1 987 Transferred in early 1 989 to the Marine Department of the Ministry
September 1987 and commissioned on 22 and 28 October 1987 respectively All aluminium of Transport
construction
101 1987. Fill Na^y BABALE 1987. Fill Navy
160 FIJI / Introduction — FINLAND/ Introduction
3 Ex-US "REDWING" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Name No Builders Commissioned
KIKAU (ex-USS Woodpecker. MSC 209) 204 Bellingham SY, USA 3 Feb 956 1
KULA(exUSS Wreo, /MSC 205) 205 BellinghamSY, USA 7 June 1955
KIRO{exUSS M/aA/!/er /MSC 206) 206 Bellingham SY, USA 23 July 1955
Displacement, tons: 370 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 ' 28 ' S,b(43 9 8.5 "2 5) >•
Main machinery: 2 Genetal Motors 8 268A diesels; 1 760 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 12
Complement: 28
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 2 1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: First pair transferred on 14 October 1975 and the thud in June 1976 Kiro and Ku/a
refitted — magnetic MS equipment removed Deckhouse built aft with helicopter platform on top in
Kufa only
FINLAND
Fleet Organisation Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Defence. Turku Gunboat Flotilla, ( Turunmaa", "Nuoli" and "Tuima" Type Active Building
OleNorrback classes). (Planned)
Missile Flotilla, (Karjafa. "Helsinki" class) Corvettes 2 —
Mine Warfare Flotilla, minelayers and sweepers. Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 8 4(4)
Helsinki Patrol Craft Flotilla, ("R" class) Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 6 —
Headquarters' Appointment Large Patrol Craft 5 —
Coastal Patrol Craft 1
Commander m - Cfiief Finnisli Navy Minelayers 2 1
Rear Admiral Juha Tikka Minesweepers, Inshore 13 —
Fleet Plan Tugs 2 —
Transport Craft 13 —
In 1974 was decided
It to build towards a fleet consisting of six Transports (LCUs) 14 —
Diplomatic Representation Frigates/Corvettes, two Minelayers, 24 Fast Attack Craft, 14 MSI Cable Ship 1
and eight Large Patrol Craft for the Frontier Guard In 1980 the Icebreakers 8
Defence Attacfie in London rapidly rising cost of ship construction resulted in a recasting of Support Ships 45 —
Lt Colonel TaunoAaltonen this plan The number of Frigates/Corvettes has been reduced to Miscellaneous 5 —
Defence Attacfie in tVloscow the two "Turunmaa" class In addition four FACs have been built
Colonel Antti Vartiainen to the 300 ton "Helsinki" design listed under Light Forces and four
Defence Attacfie in Pans more to a modified "Helsinki 2" design ordered in 1987 Hurja
Lt Colonel Marlti Miekkavaara (listed in the same section) is an experimental prototype for a class
Defence Attacfie in Wasfimgton of Coastal Patrol Craft At the same time was stated that, for the
it
Icebreakers
Captain Jukka Pajala time being, existing MSls and auxiliary minesweepers would be
adequate, although it has now been decided to build another
All these ships work for the Board of Navigation.
minelayer, and one or more MCMVs are included in the 1 986 five
year plan
Personnel
(a) 1989 2 000 (200 officers, 500 POs and 1 300 conscripts)
(b) 1 1months' national service Mercantile Marine
(c) 600 Frontier Guards Frontier Guard
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
All Frontier Guard vessels come under the Ministry of the Interior, 259 vessels of 837 952 tons gross
Treaty Limitations Type Active Building
(Planned)
The Finnish Navy is limited by the Treaty of Pans (1 947) to 10 000 Large Patrol Craft 7 3
tons of ships and 4 500 personnel Submarines and torpedo boats Coastal Patrol Craft 53
are prohibited DELETIONS
1986 4 "Lohmi class CPC, Hameenma (old): Karhu. Murta/a.
Bases Hydrographic Department Louhi. 4 'Koskelo' class (CPC)
1 987 Uisko
Helsinki (Naval Staff, training establishments) This office and the survey ships come under the Ministry of Trade 1 988 Sampo. Korsholm
Turku (main Fleet Base) and Industry 1 989 Aranda
PENNANT LIST
Corvettes 61 Turku 98 Mursu
62 Oulu 121 Vahakari
03 Turunmaa 63 Kotka 133 Havouri
04 Karjala 222 Vaarlahti
Mine Warfare Forces 232 Hauki
235 Hirsala
Light Forces 241 Askeri
01 Pohjanmaa
05 Keihassalmi 251 Lohi
11 Tuima 21-26 272 Kampela 2
"Kuha' class
12 Tuisku 323 Vano
521-527 "Kiiski "
class
14 Tuuli 334 Hankoniemi
15 Tyrsky 420 Parainen
30 Hur)a Support Ships and Miscellaneous 422 Pyharanta
35, 431 Hakuni
38, "Nuoli" cl 71-76 Kalal 6 436 Houtskar
40-43 } 77 Kampela 3 452 Lohm
51 Rihtniemi 91 Viiri 471 Kampela 1
52 Rymattyla 92 Putsaari 731 Haukipaa
53 Ruissalo 93 Kemio 799 Hylie
54 Raisio 94 Pensio 816 Isku
55 Roytta 95 Porkkala 831 Kallanpaa
60 Helsinki 97 Valas 899 Halli
Corvettes— Light forces /FIN LAND 161
CORVETTES
2 "TURUIMMAA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
TURUNMAA 03 Wartsila, Helsinki Mar 1967 11 July 1967 29 Aug 1968
KARJALA 04 Wartsila, Helsinki Mar 1967 16 Aug 1967 21 Oct 1968
Displacement, tons; 660 standard, 770 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 243 1 25 6 " 7 9
(74 78 2 4)
1 '
Main machinery: CODOG, 3 Mercedes-Benz MTU diesels;
3 000 bhp, Rolls-Royce Olympus TM1A gas turbine, 15 000
1
hp; 3 shafts, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 35, 1 7 diesel Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 70
Guns; 1 Botors 4 7 in (120 mm)/46, 80° elevation, 80
rounds/minute to 18 5 km (W nm): weigtit of sfiell 21 kg.
—
6 103 mm rails for illuminants are fitted on the side of the
mounting.
2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km
(6 6 nm); weight of shell 96 kg
4 USSR 23 mm/60 (2 twin) 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1200 5-tubed fixed launchers (mounted
Inside main deck superstructure abaft the pennant number),
range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
Fire control: SAAB EOS-400 TV/laser
Radars: Surface search: Signaal WM 20 series; l/J band, range
46 km (25 nm).
Fire control Philips 9LV 200 Mk 2; J band
Navigation: band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency
Optimised for operations in archipelago waters
Programmes: Ordered on 18 February 1965 from Wartsila,
Helsinki.
Modernisation: Both completed refit at the Wartsila Shipyard,
Turku in 1986 New equipment included radar, sonar and
possibly hand-held SAM
Structure: Flush decked Fitted with Vesper Thornycroft fin
stabiliser equipment The exhaust system is trunked on either
side of the quarter-deck, the two plumes coalescing some 50 ft
abaft the stern. TURUNMAA 7988. Finnish Navy
LIGHT FORCES
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT--MISSILE) + 4 "HELSINKI 2" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Name A/o. Builders Commissioned 64-67
HELSINKI 60 Wartsila, Helsinki 1 Sep 1981
TURKU 61 Wartsila, Helsinki 3 June 1985 Displacement, tons: 200 standard
OULU 62 Wartsila, Helsinki 1 Oct 1985 Dimensions, feet (metres): 57 5 « 26 2 ' 89 (48 • 8 ' 2 7)
1
KOTKA 63 Wartsila, Helsinki 16 June 1986 Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V53 8 TB 92 diesels, 8 000 shp, watetjets
1
Speed, knots: 30
Displacement, tons: 280 standard; 300 full load Missiles: SSM 6 Saab RBS 15SF O (could embark 8)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 6 » 29 2 x 9 9 (45 - 8 9 - 3) Guns: Bofors 57 mm/70
Main machinery: 3 MTU 16V 538 TB92 diesels; 11 000 shp, 3 shafts Countermeasures: Decoys Chaff and R flares I
Speed, knots: 30 ESM MEL/PEAB 9LW 300 O. radar warning
Complement: 30 Fire control: Philips 9LV200 Mk 3 with TV camera, infra-red and laser telemetry
Radars: Surface search 9GA 208 O. band I
Missiles: SSM 4 Saab RBS 5SF, active radar homing to approx 50 km (80 nm) at
1 8 Mach, 1 Fire control Philips 9LV 225 9
warhead 200 kg, sea-skimmer (8 missiles can be embarked) Navigation I band
Guns: 1 Bofors 57 mm/70, 75° elevation, 200 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 3 nm). weight of shell 2 4
kg Programmes: Four ordered 27 August 987 from Hollming S Y for delivery 990-92.
1 1 First of class
6 — 1 03 mm rails for rocket illuminants are fitted may be called Luokka A further four of these craft are planned for the future.
4 USSR 23 mm/60 (1 or 2 twin)
Countermeasures: ESM MEL Matilda, radar warning
Fire control: Saab EOS 400 optronic
Radars: Surface search 9GA 208, band I
Fire control: Philips 9LV 225, J band
Sonars: Simrad Marine SS 304; high resolution active scanning.
Programmes: Helsinki was launched 5 November 980 Next three ordered to a revised design on
1
13 January 1983
Modernisation: Helsinki's bridge and armament have been modified and are now the same as the •HELSINKI 2' Class (Scale 1 600). Ian Sturton
other three of the class
Structure: The armament can be altered to suit the planned role Hull and superstructure of light
alloy. 1 EXPERIMENTAL COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
HURJA30
Displacement, tons: 30
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 2 « 16 4 » 6 6 ("22 x 5 «
2J
Main machinery: 3 diesels, 3 800 hp. waterjets
Speed, knots: 30
Complement: 10
Comment: Built by Fiskars, Turun, Turku Completed 1 981 GRPhull Probably did not come up to
expectations
KOTKA 1987. Finnish Navy HURJA (with gun) 1988. Finnish Navy
162 FINU\ND/ Light forces — Mine warfare forces
4 "TUIMA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 3 "RUISSALO" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
TUIMA11 TUISKU12 TUULM4 TYRSKY15 Name No. Builders Commissioned
RUISSALO 53 Laivateollisuus, Turku 11 Aug 1959
RAISIO 54 Laivateollisuus, Turku 12 Sep 1959
Displacement, tons: 210 standard, 245 full load ROYTTA 55 Laivateollisuus, Turku 14 Oct 1959
Dimensions, feet (metres): 127 9 « 25 6 59(39 ' 78 ' 1.8)
Main machinery: 3 M504 diesels; 1 5 000 hp. 3 shafts Displacement, tons: 1 1 standard, 1 30 full load
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 500 at 35 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 08 9 18,5 5 9 ("JJ « 5 6 ' ? 8)
1
Complement: 30 Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz MTU diesels. 2 500 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 1
Missiles: SSM 4 SS-N 2B Styx, active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mac h, warhead Complement: 20
500 kg Guns: 4 USSR 23 mm/60 (2 twin)
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/mmute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1 200 fixed 5 tubed launchers; range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
shell 54 kg Mines: Can lay mines
Radars: Surface search Square Tie: I band; range 73 km (40 nm) Radars: Navigation: Decca; band I
Fire control Drum Tilt; H/l band. Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency
Programmes: Ex -Soviet "Osa 11" class purchased from the USSR 1974 75 Comment: Ordered in January 1958 Launched on 1 6 June, 2 July and 2 June 1 959 Ruissato was
Modernisation: New construction but with Finnish electronics and Western navigational radar modernised in 1 976, other pair in 1 980
TUISKU . Finnish Navy
6 "NUOLI" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN) RAISIO 1988. Finnish Nav</
Name No Builders Commissioned
NUOLI 5. 8. 10—13 35, 38, 40^3 Laivateollisuus, Turku 1961 66
Displacement, tons: 40 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 2 » 21 7 5 ('22 66 15)
Main machinery: 3 Soviet M50 diesels, 3 600 bhp
Speed, knots: 40
Complement: 15
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/70 or 2 USSR 23
1 mm/60 (twin, aft) 1 Oerlikon 20 mm or 1 2 7 mm (fwd) MG
Depth charges: 4
2 "RIHTNIEMI" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Radars: Surface search: Decca; band I
Name No Builders Commissioned
Comment: Delivery dates— 6 July 1 962, 22 August 1 962, 5 May 1 964, 5 May 1 964, 30 November RIHTNIEMI 51 Rauma-Repola, Rauma 21 Feb 1957
1964, 120ctoberl966 Thisclassissplit into two Nuoli 1 (5and8) and A/(;o//2 (10-1 3) The mam RYMATTYLA 52 Rauma-Repola, Rauma 20 May 1957
difference is a lower superstructure in Nuoli 2 These six were modernised under theM 979
estimates, the remainder used for target practice, Displacement, tons: 90 standard, 1 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 7 18 7 5 9 (31 '56- 18)
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Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz MTU diesels. 2 500 bhp, 2 shafts; cp propeller
Speed, knots: 8 1
Complement: 20
Guns: 4 USSR 23 mm/60 (2 twin)
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 200 fixed 5-tubed
1 launchers, range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg
Mines: Can lay mines
Radars: Navigation: Decca; band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency
Comment: Ordered in June 1955, launched in 1956 Both modernised for A/S work —further
modernisation completed 1 981
1988. Finnish Navy
Name No Builders Commissioned
ISKU 816(ex-16) Reposaaron, Konepaia 1970
Displacement, tons: 1 40 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 86 5 28 6 6 4 ('26 4 8 7 18)
Main machinery: 4 Soviet M50 diesels, 4 800 bhp, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement: 25
Comment: Formerly a missile experimental craft, now used for various equipment trials Armament
removed in 1988 711988. GunnarOlsen
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Note: One or mote new MCMVs included in the 1 986 five year plan
+ 1 MINELAYER
HAMEENMAA
Displacement, tons: 1 000
Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 5 39 4 ' 9 8 ('75 ' ?2 x 5;
Main machinery: 2 diesels: 5 600 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20
Complement: 70
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 4 USSR 23 mm/60 (2 twin)
Mines: 100-150
Programmes: Ordered in early 1 989 Dual role as a transport and
support ship *tm
Structure: Steel hull and alloy superstructure Ramps in bow and
stern.
Mine warfare forces/ FINLAND 163
1 MINELAYER
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
POHJANMAA 01 Wartsila, Helsinki 4 May 1978 28 Aug 1978 8 June 1979
Displacement, tons: 1 000 standard, 1 100 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 255 8 37 7 9 8 " -
(78 2 ^ 116-3)
Main machinery: 2 Wartsila Vasa 6V22B diesels, 5 850 bhp, 2 1
shafts: cp propeller, bow Ihruster
Speed, knots: 1 9 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 90
Guns: 1 Bofors 47 in (120 mm)/46, 80 elevation, 80
rounds/minute to 18 5 km (W nm). weight of shell 21 kg
6 — 103 mm launchers for illummants fitted to the mounting
2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km
(6 6 nm}, weight of shell 96 kg
8 USSR 23 mm/60 (4 twin)
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1200 fixed 5-tubed launchers: range
200 m, warhead 34 kg
1
Mines: 1 20 including UK Stonefish
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Radars: Air search Signaal DA 05, E/F band, range 37 km (75 1
nm) for 2 vr,^ target
Fire control Philips 9LV 200, J band.
Navigation: band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted: active search and attack, high frequency.
Bottom classification: search, high frequency
Programmes: Design completed 1 976 Ordered late 1 977
Operational: Also serves as training ship Carries 70 trainees
accommodated in Portakabins on the mine deck Helicopter area
on quarter-deck but no hangar
POHJANMAA 611988. Gilbert Gyssels
1 MINELAYER
Name No Builders Commissioned
KEIHASSALMI 05 Valmet, Helsinki 1957
Displacement, tons: 360
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 8 ' 25 4 x 6 6 (56 7 7 2)
Main machinery: 2 Wartsila diesels, 1 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 15
Complement: 60
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin) 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Mines: UptolOO
Radars: Navigation Decca. band I
Firecontrol Drum Tilt: H/l band
Comment: Contract dated June 1 955 Launched on 1 6 March 1 957 Armament modified in 1 972
Will probably be replaced by Hameenmaa m 1 991 /92
61 1988, Stefan Terzibaschitsch
7"KIISKI" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
521-527
Displacement, tons: 20
Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 9 « 13 4 « 22(152 " 4,1 « 12)
Main machinery: 2 Valmet 61 1 CSMP diesels; 340 hp, waterjet propulsion
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 4
Comment: Ordered January 1983 from Fiskars, Turun, Turku All completed by 24 May 1984, GRP
hull Built tobe used with "Kuha" class for unmanned teleguided sweeping, but this has not proved
successful and they are now used for manned sweeping operations with crew of four
KEIHASSALMI 1988. Finnish Navy
2 MINELAYING BARGES
Displacement, tons: 30 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 2 23 4 9 (15 7 < 7 5J
Comment: Built by Lehtinen, Rauma in 1 987 Dumb barges used to transport and lay mines in port
approaches
6"KUHA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS INSHORE)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
KUHA 21 26 21-26 Laivateollisuus, Turku 1974-75
Displacement, tons: 90 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 87,2 x 22 7 « 6,6 (26.6 " 6 9 ' 2)
Main machinery: 2 Cummins MT-380M diesels: 600 shp, 1 shaft; cp propeller; active rudder
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 15
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/60 (twin) 1 - 12 7 mm MG
Radars: Navigation: Decca; band I
Comment: All ordered 1972 Kuha 21 completed 28 June 1974, Kuha 26 in late 1975 Fitted foi
magnetic, acoustic and pressure-mine clearance Hulls are of GRP 1987, Finnish Navy
1
1 64 FIN LAN D / Icebreakers — Support ships
ICEBREAKERS 1 "VOIMA" CLASS
VOIMA
Note: Controlled by Board of Navigation There is also the West German owned, Finnish manned,
icebreaker Hansa. of the "Karhu" class, completed on 25 November 1966, which operates off West Displacement, tons: 4 415
Germany in winter and off Finland at other times Dimensions, feet (metres): 274 " 63 7 « 23 (83.6 " 19 4 » 7)
Main machinery: 6 Wartsila Vasa 1 6 V 22 diesels, 1 7 460 hp, 4 electric motors, 2 500 kW each,
3 700 hp, 4 shafts (2 fwd, 2 aft)
1
2 "KARHU 2" CLASS Speed, knots: 16 5
OTSO KOIMTIO Comment: Launched in 1953 Modernised in 1978-79 with new main machinery and a remodelled
superstructure and living quarters by Wartsila This has given her a life expectancy until 1994
Measurement, tons: 200 dwt 9 Voima when built was sister to the Soviet "Kapitan Belousov" class and the Swedish Oden
Dimensions, feet (metres): 324 7 « 79 4 « 26.2(99 ' 24 2 8)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric: 4 Wartsila/Vasa 16V32 diesels; 29 700 hp: electric drive; 17 700
hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 18 5
Complement: 28
Helicopters: 1 light
Comment: First ordered from Wartsila 29 March 1984, completed 30 January 1986. Second
ordered 29 November 1 985, delivered 29 January 1 987 The two replaced three "Karhu" class.
«'-"WS»^?%»^<t!>***'^
lUL VOIMA 1011979. Wartsila
•>v^'
1 "HARUIM" CLASS
HARUN
Displacement, tons: 1 1 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 4 8 1 « 26 9 ' 9 8 ('35 « 82 » 3J
Main machinery: Wartsila diesel, 1 1 200 hp
Speed, knots: 3 1
Comment: Built by Rauma- Repola for Board of Navigation Completed 1 4 May 1 986.
KONTIO in 987. Wartsila
2"URHO"CLASS
URHO SISU
Displacement, tons: 7 800 Urho (7 900, Sisu) standard. 9 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 343 1 « 78 1 - 23,9 (704.6 ' 23.8 » 7 3)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 5 Wartsila-SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 25 000 bhp. electric motors;
22 000 shp, 4 shafts (2fwd, 2 aft)
Speed, knots: 18
Complement: 47
Helicopters: 1 light
Comment: by Wartsila and commissioned on 5 March 975 and 28 January 1 976 respectively
Built 1
Fitted with two screws aft, taking 60per cent of available power and twofwd, taking the remainder
Sisters to Swedish "Atle" class.
1988. Finnish Navy
SUPPORT SHIPS
1 COMMAND SHIP
KEMI0 93
Displacement, tons: 340 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 118 1 29 5 « 9,8 ("^fi ><
9 « 5^
Main machinery: 1 diesel; 670 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 10
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/60 (twin) replaced Bofors 40 mm in 1 988
URHO and SISU 6/7988. A Sheldon Duplan
Comment: Built 1 958 Former buoy tender transferred from Board of Navigation and converted by
Hollming, Rauma in 1983,
3"TARMO"CLASS
TARMO VARMA APU
Displacement, tons: 4 890
Dimensions, feet (metres): 281 -71 23 9 (85 7 ' 21 7 7 3)
Main machinery: Wartsila-Sulzer diesels; electric drive. 2 000 shp. 4 1 shafts (2 screws fwd. 2 aft)
Speed, knots: 7
Helicopters: 1
1
light
n
Comment: Built by Wartsila and commissioned in 1 963, 1 968 and 1 970 respectively
APU 1986. FlorianJentsch KEMIO (old gun) 1987. Finnish Navy
Support ships /FINLAND 165
5 "VALAS" CLASS (GP TRANSPORTS) 5 "KAVE" CLASS (LCU TRANSPORTS)
VALAS 97 VAHAKARI 121 VAARLAHTI222 KAVE1 4 and 6
Displacement, tons: 300 full load Displacement, tons; 27 ligtii. 75 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 100 4 - 26 5 10 4 CJO 6 - 8 ; - 3 2) Dimensions, feet (metres): 59 ' 6 4 4 3 ('78 5 1 < ? 3;
Main machinery: 1 Warlsila-Vasa 22 diesel, 1 450 hp, 1 shaft Main machinery: 2 Valmet diesels, 360 tip, 2 stiafts
Speed, knots: 2 1 Speed, knots; 9
Complement: 1 Complement: 3
Military lift: 35 tons Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Guns: 2— 23 mm/60 (twin) 1 — 127mm MG
Mines: 28 can be earned Comment: Completed between 1 6 November 1 956 (Kave 1 j and 1 960 (Kave 6 on 1 9 December
1 960j Built by Haminan Konepaja Oy (Kave 1 j, remainder by F. W Hollmmg, Rauma. Kave 5 lost
Comment: Completed 1979-80 /Wurso acts as a diving tender Funnel is offset to starboard Can be m tow 1 5 December 1 960-
used as minelayers or transport/cargo carriers
i"*4f-.
KAVE 4 1967, Finnish Navv
6 "HAUKI" CLASS (TENDERS)
HAVOURI133 HIRSALA235 HAKUNI431
HAUKI 232 HANKONIEMI 334 HOUTSKAR436
Displacement, tons; 45 full load
1988. Finnish Navy
Dimensions, feet (metres); 47 6-151-72('745-46-2 2;
Main machinery: 2 turbocharged Valmet 61 1 CSM diesels, 586 shp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 2
3 "KAMPELA" CLASS (LCU TRANSPORTS)
Complement: 4
1
Cargo capacity: 6 tons or 40 passengers
Name No. Builders Commissioned
KAMPELA 1 Enso Gutzeit 29 July 1976 Comment: Completed 979 1 Ice strengthened; two serve isolated island defences Four converted
KAMPELA 2 Enso Gutzeit 21 Oct 1976 in 1 988 as tenders to the Marine War College
KAMPELA 3 77 Finnmekano 23 Oct 1979
Displacement, tons: 90 light, 260 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 6 ' 26 2 ' 4 9 ('32 5 S 15)
Main machinery: 2 Scania diesels; 460 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Complement; 10
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/60 (twin)
Mines: About 20 can be earned
Comment: Can be used as amphibious craft, transports, minelayers or for shore support Armament
can be changed to suit role
2 35
1980. Valmet
2 "LOHI" CLASS (LCU TRANSPORTS)
LOHI251 LOHM452
Displacement, tons: 38 full load
"KAMPELA" Class 1988. Finnish Navy Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 19 7 > 3 ('20 « 6 « 0.9)
Main machinery; 2 WMB diesels, 200 hp, wateriets 1
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 240 at 20 knots
6 Complement: 4
"KALA" CLASS (LCU TRANSPORTS) Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/60 (twin) 1 -14 5 mm MG
KALA1— 6 71 76 Comment: Commissioned September 984 Used 1 as troop carriers and for light cargo
Displacement, tons: 60 light; 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 - 26 2 6 ("27 > fl 1 .8)
Main machinery: 2 Valmet diesels: 360 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Complement; 10
Guns: Oerlikon 20
1 mm (not in all)
Mines; 34
Comment; Completed between 20 June 1956 ('/(a/a 1) and 4 December 1959 (Kala6) Can be used
as transports, amphibious craft, minelayers or for shore support. Armament can be changed to suit
role.
KALACIdss 7/ ; 988. A Sheldon Duplaix LO H M 7/ 1988. A Sheldon Duplaix
1 66 FIN LAND / Support ships — Miscellaneous
2TRANSPORTand COMMAND LAUNCHES 3"PUKKIO"CLASS(SUPP0RTSHIPS)
ASKERI 241 VIIRI 91 PANSI0 94 PORKKALA95 PYHARANTA422
Displacement, tons: 20 Displacement, tons: 162 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 6 « 14 5 « 4 5 (76 > 44 » 7 4) Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 4 19 2 - 9 (28 5 6 ' 27)
Speed, knots: 20 IVlain machinery: 1 diesel; 300 bhp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 9
Comment: Closely resemble Spanish "PVC 11
'
class Complement: 10
Guns: Oerlrkon 20
1 mm (can be fitted)
Mines: 20
Comment: Built by Valmet, Turku Delivered 25 May 1947 and 1948 (first two). Vessels of the tug
type used as transports, minesweeping tenders, minelayers and patrol vessels.
PORKKALA 7988. FinnisliNavY
1988. Finnish Navy
11 "MERIUISKO" CLASS (LCAs) MISCELLANEOUS
Displacement, tons: 9 8 full load
Note: In addition to the vessels listed below there is a fuel/water barge PA3 of 540 tons,
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 115 2 9 ('7 ? -35' •
0.9)
self-propelled at 2 knots (normally towed) Built m 979
1
Main machinery: 2 TAMD 70E diesels; 560 hp, wateriets
Speed, knots: 36, 30 full load
Military lift: 48 troops
1 CABLE SHIP
Comment: Completed by Alumina Varvet from 1 983 to 1 986 Constructed of light alloy Two of the PUTSAARI92
class equipped with cable handling system for boom defence work
Displacement, tons: 450
Dimensions, feet (metres): 149 5 « 28 6 " 8,2 (45.6 ' 8.7 " 2.5)
Main machinery: Wartsila diesel; 510 bhp;
1 1 shaft, active rudder; bow thruster
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 20
Comment: Built by Rauma Repola, Rauma and commissioned in 1 966 Modernised by Wartsila in
1 987 Fitted with two 1 ton cable winches Strengthened for ice operations
B^
MERIUISKO' Class 7988. Finnish Navy
1 SUPPORTSHIP
PUTSAARI 7988. Finnish Navy
PARAINEN (ex-Pel/inki. ex-Meteoi) 420 (ex-210)
Displacement, tons: 404 POLLUTION CONTROL VESSELS
Dimensions, feet (metres):126 3 29 b MS (38 5 9 • 4 5)
Main machinery: diesel, 800 hp, 1 shaft
1 1
HYLJE 799 HALLI 899
Speed, knots: 3 1
Complement: 1 7 Displacement, tons: 500 1
Guns: 1 Madsen 20 mm Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 " 41 x 9 8 C50 « 72 5 3J •
Main machinery: 2 Saab diesels; 680 hp; bow thruster. active rudders
Comment: Built as a tug in 1 960 Acquired late 1 980 from Oy Neptun Ab and modernised rn 1 987 Speed, knots: 7
by Tei|on Telakka
Comment: Painted grey Strengthened for ice Owned by Board of Navigation, civilian manned but
operated by Navy from Turku. Hylje commissioned 3 June 1 981 IHalli in January 1 987, Capacity is
.
about 1 400 cu m of contaminated seawater The ships have slightly different superstructure lines
aft
%iiri*«««*""^"
1987. Finnish Navy
Miscellaneous — Frontier guard / FINLAND 1 67
2HARB0URTUGS 1 "VALPAS" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
HAUKIPAA731 KALLANPAA831 VALPAS
Displacement, tons: 38 Displacement, tons: 545
Dimensions, feet (metres): 45 9 16 4 « 7 5 ("74 >•
5 > 2.3) Dimensions, feet (metres): 159 1 - 27 9 " Mb (48 5 x 85 ^ 3.8)
IVlain machinery: 2 diesels, 360 hp; 2 shafts Main machinery: Werkspoor diesel; 2 000 bhp
1
Speed, knots: 9 Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement: 2 Complement: 22
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm.
1
Comment: Delivered by Teijon Telakka Oy in December 1 985, Similar to "HaukI" class Sonars: Simrad SSI 05; active scanning, 14 kHz,
Comment: An improvement on the Silma design. Built by Laivateollisuus. Turku, and
commissioned 21 July 1 971 First
, frontier guard ship with sonar Ice strengthened
1 4
•5, .«5/
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KALLANPAA Finnish Navy VALPAS 1^83. Finnish hioniier Guaid
1 "IMPROVED VALPAS" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
SURVEYING AND RESEARCH VESSELS
TURVA
(Controlled by Ministry of Trade and Industry)
Displacement, tons: 550
Dimensions, feet (metres): 59 28
1 1 1 2 8 T^SS « S6 » 3.9)
Name Displacement Launched Complement Main machinery: 2 Wartsila diesels, 2 000 shp, 1 shaft
PRISMA 1080 tons 1978 50 Speed, knots: 15
KALLA 920 tons 1963 50 Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
SAARISTO 537 tons 1965 32 Sonars: Simrad SSI 05, active scanning, 14 kHz
LINSSI 444tons 1979 29
AIRISTO 350 tons 1972 13 Comment: Built by Laivateollisuus, Turku and commissioned 1 5 December 1 977,
HYOKY 275 tons 1912 30
TAUVO 187 tons 1963 13
SARKKA 140tons 1966 11
SESTA 119tons 1979 11
Plus 31 surveying launches
1 RESEARCH SHIP
Measurement, tons: 1 600 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 6 1 44 6 « 1 5 7 ("59 75 6 - 4.8)
Main machinery; 1 Wartsila diesel. 2 720 hp. 1 shaft
Complement: 1 2 plus 1 2 research staff
Helicopters: Platform only
Comment: Ordered from Laivateollisuus, Turku, to a Wartsila design in February 1 988 for delivery in
2/ 1962, Finnish Frontier Guard
Spring 1989. Has 270 square metres of laboratory space Replacement for Aranda whose
conversion in 1 985 was not satisfactory
1 "SILMA" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
FRONTIER GUARD
SILMA
Note: Contiolled by Ministiy of the Interior
Displacement, tons: 530
2 "TURSAS" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Dimensions, feet (metres): 58 5 « 27 2 « 14
1 1 (48 3 » 8.3 « 4.3)
Main machinery: 1 Werkspoor diesel; 1 800 hp
TURSAS UISKO Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement: 22
Displacement, tons: 700 Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 149 34 1 13 (454 1 104-4) Sonars: Simrad SSI 05, active scanning, 14 kHz
Main machinery: 2 Wartsila-Vasa diesels, 3 264 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 16 Comment: Built by Laivateollisuus, Turku and commissioned 1 9 August 1 963
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/60 (twin)
Sonars: Simrad SS105: active scanning, 4 kHz 1
Comment: First ordered from Rauma Repola on 21 December 984 Launched 31 January 986 1 1
Delivered June 1986. Second ordered 20 March 1986 Delivered 27 January 1987 Operate as
offshore patrol craft and can act as salvage tugs. Ice strengthened.
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TURSAS 1986. P H S/oslrom SILMA 1988. Finnish Frontier Guard
168 FINLAND/ Frontier guard — Coastal patrol craft
1 +3"KIISLA'CLASS 7 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
KIISLA RV 37-41 RV142 RV243
Displacement, tons: 270 full load Displacement, tons: 20
Dimensions, feet (metres): 58 5 < 28 9 « 1 2(483 » 8 8 « 2 2)
1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 46 9 « 1 1 .8 " b2(14 3 ^ 36 • 16)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 16V 538 T893 diesels; 7 500 hp, wateriets Main machinery: Mercedes Benz 1 diesel; 300 bhp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 28 Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 22
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/60 (twm). Comment: Buill by Hollming Oy, Rauma Two completed January 1978, the third 1 September
Sonars: Thomson SIntra, VDS; active search: high frequency 1 978, two more in early 1 984 and the last two in 1 98^ For patrol, towing and salvage
Comment: First ordered from Hollming on 23 November 1 984 and completed m December 1 986,
commissioned 25 May 1987 after lengthy trials. Three more ordered in mid 1988 to replace
"Koskelo" class The design allows for rapid conversion to attack craft, ASW craft, minelayer,
minesweeper or mlnehunter.
RV 38 797a Finnish Frontier Guard
9 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
PV 1 1 , 1 2, 1 04, 1 08, 205, 209. 21 0, 306, 307
Displacement, tons: 1
Speed, knots: 28
1987 Finnish Frontier Guard Complement: 2
Comment: Built by Fiskars, Turku All launched by June 1983, first (209) completed September
1984.
4 "LOKKI" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
LOKKI TIIRA KAJAVA KIHU
Displacement, tons: 59 (Lokki). 64 (remainder)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 87 9 8 6 2 (26 fi
1 5 5 •? 9j >
87 9 7 1 8 5 (26 e
1 5 2 2 ; J (Lokki)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V 396 TC83 diesels, 990 shp (Lokki) 1
TB 82 diesels. 2 285 hp. 2 shafts (remainder)
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 8
Comment: Under a contract signed on 1 2May 1 980 Valmet/Laivateollisuus Oy (Turku) built the
prototype craft Lokki which completed in autumn 1 981 Tiira completed 1 November 1 985, Kajava
28 August 1 986 and Kihu in December 1 986 Built in light metal alloy Lokki has a V shaped hull
1988. Finnish Frontier Guard
7936.P HSjostrom 4 "TELKKA/KOSKELO" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
TELKKA
1 LARGE PATROL CRAFT ('"Koskelo" class)
VIIMA Displacement, tons: 92 Telkka
(95, "Koskelo") full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 1 » 16 4 » 4 9 ('29 x 5 » 15)
Displacement, tons: 35 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 118 1 I'i 7 5 (36 ^ 6 6 - 2 3}
.7 -
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes-Benz MTU diesels. 2 700 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 23
Main machinery: 3 Mercedes-Benz diesels, 4 050 bhp, 3 shafts, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 9 ("Telkka' ),1 1 ("Koskelo")
Complement: 1 3
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 1 Bofors 40 mm (fitted for but not always embarked)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Built of steel Between 1955 ("Koskelo") and 1960 (Tavi) Originally of much lower
horsepower Telkka modernised in 1 970 and "Koskelo" class in 1972-74 by Laivateollisuus- New
Comment: Built by Laivateollisuus. Turku and commissioned in 1964
internal arrangements, new decking and new engines increased their speed by 8 knots Telkka
modified for use as training vessel. To be replaced by "Kiisla" class.
COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Tonnage Speed Commissioned
^«' "RV1" (ex-RV41)
"RV8"
1
1
17
10
10
10
1965
1958
1959-60
"RV9" 9 12 10
"RV10" 11 18 10 1961-63
"RV30" 7 19 10 1973-74
VIIMA 7952. Finnish Frontier Guard TENDERS 2 6 13 1986
Land-based maritime aircraft/ FINLAND 169
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 2 Mil Mi 8 ('Hip C) IMumbers/Type: 2 Aerospatiale AS 332B Super Puma
Operational speed: 1 22 knots (225 kmjh). Operational speed: 151 knots (279 km/h)
Service ceiling: 14 760 ft (4 500m) Service ceiling: 15 090 ft (4 600m)
Range: 251 r\m (465 km) Range: 335 nm (620 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Helicopter operated by Coast Guard foi coastal patrol, surveillance and Role/Weapon systems: Coastal patrol, surveillance and SAR fielicopters Sensors: Surveillance
SAR Sensors Racal ASR 360 radar Weapons Unarmed. radar, tactical navigation systems and SAR equipment Weapons Unarmed
. t
• • it^
:v -Si^R
SUPER PUMA 1988
Numbers/Type: 3 Agusta AB 206B JetRanger
Operational speed: 1 1 6 knots (21 5 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 3 500ft (4 720m)
1
Range: 31 nm (576 km)
1
l(Hip-C)
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal patrol and insfiore surveillance helicopters Sensors Visual means
only Weapons Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 1 Agusta AB 41 2 Griffin Numbers/Type: 2 Piper PA 31 Nava|0
Operational speed: 1 22 knots (226kmlh) Operational speed: 220 knots (470km/h).
Service ceiling: 4 200 ft ^4 J30 m;
1 Service ceiling: 21 200h (8 290 m)
Range: 227 nm (420 km) Range: 755 nm (1 400km)
Role/Weapon systems: Operated by Coast Guard/Frontier force for patrol and SAR Sensors Role/Weapon systems: Medium range maritime patrol aircraft Sensors Weather/search radar
Possible radar Weapons Unarmed at present but possible mountings for machine guns Weapons Unarmed
POHJANMAA 1987, FinmshNavy
1 70 FRANCE / Introduction
FRANCE
Approximate Fleet Dispositions (not including refits) on 1 October 1988
Minister ol Defence Area
Jean Pierre Chevenement Type Mediterranean Atlantic Channel Indian
Ocean
Carrier 2 1 (He
SSN 3 —
SS 5 9
CR 1 —
DDG/DD 7 10
Headquarters' Appointments FF 6 8
MCMV 4 10
Chief of the Naval Staff Light forces — 6
Amiral Louzeau Amphibious forces 3 5
Inspector General of the Navy
Amiral Denis
Director General of External Security
Personnel Strength of the Fleet
General de corps d'armee Mermet
Director ol Nuclear Centres
(a) 1989: 68 640 (4 500 officers, 29 000 petty officers. 16 500 Type Active Building
General de division Gillis
ratings, 1 500 women, 1 7 1 40 conscripts) (Reserve) (Projected)
Members of Conseil Super leur de la Marine
(b) 1 2 months' national service Submarines (Ballistic Missile) 6 1 (5)
Admirals Louzeau, Denis
Submarines (Fleet) 4 3(1)
Vice Admirals Duthoit, Le Febvre, Coatanea, Doniol, Goupil, Le
Meledo
Submarines (Patrol) 13 + 1 —
Attack Carriers 2
Helicopter Carrier 1
— (1)
1
Cruiser 1 —
Destroyers 16 2
Note: 1 . CEP Nuclear Test Range Pacific EDICs, L 9051 , L 9072.
Frigates 24 9(7)
L 9074; —.
Public Service Force 4
Supply Tenders. Taape. Tapatai. Chamois. Ran. Revi, Tugs, Maroa.
Fast Attack Craft (Patrol) 10 —
Senior Appointments Maito. Manini To be lomed by new construction Bourgainville
Large Patrol Craft 2 —
2 On 1 October 1988 Mediterranean ships in the Indian Ocean
TCDsandBTS 3 1
Prefet Maritime de la Premiere Region (PREMAR UN) included 1 DDG. 1 C70, 1 A69, 2 MCMVs, 3 FFs, 2 Tankers
LCTs 15 (4)
Vice Amiral Fourquet LCMs 32 —
C'in-C Atlantic Theatre fCECLANTj and Prefet Maritime Minesweepers 5 —
de la Deuxieme Region (PREMAR DEUX) Minehunters 16 7(4)
Vice Amiral d'Escadre Le Febvre Diving Tenders 4 —
C in-C Mediteiranean Theatre fCECMEO) and Prelet Maritime de Surveying Ships 6 2
la Troisieme Region (PREMAR TROIS)
Bases Inshore Survey Craft 1 —
Vice Amiral d'Escadre Duthoit Tankers (URs) 5 —
C-in-C French Naval Forces. Pacific
Cherbourg Channel Fleet base, Premar Un Tankers (Support) 4 —
Vice Amiral Bergot
Brest: Main Atlantic base SSBN base Premat Deux
Maintenance Ship 1
—
Flag Officer Atlantic Squadron Depot Ships 5
Lorient, Atlantic submarine base (1)
Contre Amiral Turcat Trials Ships 9 2
Toulon Mediterranean Fleet base, Premar Trois
Flag Officer Mediterianean Squadion
Papeete (Tahiti) Refuting base with 3 800 ton capacity floating
Boom Defence Vessels 7
-"'
—
Vice Amiral Tripier
docks, 23 ton floating crane and earth stations for Syracuse
Torpedo Recovery Vessels 3 —
C-in-C Indian Ocean Supply Tenders 9 —
Contre Amiral Labouerie
communications.
Transports 15 —
C-in-C Force Ocean Strategique Tenders 6 —
Vice Amiral d'Escadre Merveilleux du Vignaux (M) Tugs 106 (4)
Flag Officer (Submarines) Training Ships 16 —
Contre Amiral Querat Gendarmerie: Fast Patrol Craft 5 —
Flag Officer (NavafAir) Service Craft 20 —
Vice Amiral Doniol Shipyards (Naval)
Flag Officei (Maritime Patrol Air)
Contre Amiral Pinelli
Cherbourg Submarines and Fast Attack Craft DELETIONS
Flag Officer (Aircraft Carrrers) Brest Major warships and refitting
Contre Amiral Debray Lorieni Destroyers and Frigates Submarines
Toulon Major warships refits.
1 986 Gymnote. Morse
Destroyers
Diplomatic Representation 1 986 Vauguelin
Submarine Service 1 988 Maille Breze. Dupetit Thouars
Naval Attache in Algiers
Capitaine de Fregate Le Bouliuec
SSBN (SNLE) force based at lie Longue Brest with a training base
at Roche-Douvres and VLFW/T station at Rosnay Known as
Naval Attache in Athens. Frigates
Force Oceanique Strategique (POST) with headquarters at
Capitaine de Corvette Guille
Houilles near Pans Patrol submarines are based at Lorient and
Naval Attache in Beijing 1 988 Victor Schoelcher (sold to Uruguay)
Toulon, nuclear fleet submarines at Toulon
Capitaine de Fregate Ginhoux
Naval Attache in Bonn
Capitaine de Fregate Fourreaux Light Forces
Naval Attache in Brasilia
Capitaine de Fregate Granger 1 986 La Lonentaise. La Dunkerquoise. Canopus
Naval Attache in Cairo 1 987 La Dieppoise. La Paimpolaise
Capitaine de Vaisseau Van Hemelryck
Mew Construction
Naval Attache in Canberra
Capitaine de Vaisseau Then
There is a legal requirement for all the major ships of the French Mine Warfare Forces
Naval Attache m the Hague
Navy to be built in naval shipyards whilst ships built for export
Capitaine de Fregate Perrouty 1 986 Petunia, Gardenia. Magnolia
must be built in private yards However, under Clause 29, suitable
Naval Attache m Lisbon 1 987- Ajonc. Liseron. Berneval. Dompaire. Mytho, Vinh Long,
export ships may be built on spec with a guarantee that, if not
Capitaine de Vaisseau Waymel 88 Capricorne. Capella. Cephee. Verseau
otherwise sold, they will be purchased by the Navy This clause has
Naval Attache in London (& Defence Attache).
been invoked to maintain some yards in existence when
Contre Amiral Mollat du Jourdin
threatened with closure eg the Batral La Grandiere survey ship
Naval Attache in Madrid
Arago. LSD No 2, BTS Bourgainville ar\6 the fifth of the Durance"
Amphibious Forces
Capitaine de Vaisseau Neuveux
class, Somme
Naval Attache in Manila 1 986 Dives. L 9073. L 9083, L 1 074, L 1 076, L 1 084
Capitaine de Fregate Gillot Bidassoa. CTM 4
Naval Attache m Moscovi/ 1987 L9091, L9093, LI 035
Capitaine de Vaisseau Faurion 1989 Tneux
Naval Attache in Nairobi
Capitaine de Fregate Poignant
Naval Attache in New Delhi Dates Service Forces
Capitaine de Fregate Carron
Naval Attache in Rome As well as the usual dates of "Laid Down" (sur cale), "Launched" 1986 Hibiscus
Capitaine de Vaisseau Lebas (lancement) and "Commissioned" (en service) otherdates may be 1987 Betelgeuse. L'Astrolabe. Scarabee. Criquet
Naval Attache in Panama quoted m the text
— "Trials"
and "Preliminary Cruise"
(essais) 1988 Narvik. La Recherche. Fourmi. Cigale
Capitaine de Fregate Pineau (cloture d'armement) which precedes the actual commissioning Grillon Octant. Armoise (civilian)
Naval Attache in Santiago
Capitaine de Fregate de Fautereau-Vassel
Naval Attache in Singapore Tugs
Capitaine de Fregate Mouillet
Naval Attache in Tokyo 1986 Equeurdreville. Abeille Provence. Abeille f^ormandie
Capitaine de Vaisseau Blanvillain 1988 Bouleau
Naval Attache in Washington Mercantile Marine
Contre Amiral Sassy Gendarmerie
Naval Attache in Wellington Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Capitaine de Fregate Deloye 930 vessels of 4 506 227 tons gross 1 987 Violette. Paquerette, Geranium
Introduction / FRANCE 171
Fleet Air Arm Bases
Note: For aircraft details see Shipboinc arid Land based Aiiciatt sections.
Squadron Task Squadron Base
Number Number
Embarked Squadrons Maritime Patrol Squadrons
4F Lann Bihoue Alize (modernised) Patrol & ASW 21 F Nimes Garons Atlantic MP
6F Nimes Garons Alize (modernised) Patrol & ASW 22F Nimes Garons Atlantic MP
11F Landivisiau Super Etendard Strike Fighter 23F Lann Bihoue Atlantic MP
12F Landivisiau F-8E(FN) Crusader Interceptors 24F Lann Bihoue Atlantic MP
14F Landivisiau Super Etendard Strike Fighter
16F Landivisiau Etendard IVP Reconnaissance
17F Hyeres Super Etendard Strike Fighter
31 F St Mandner Lynx ASW
32F Lanveoc-Poulmic Super Frelon Support Training Squadrons
33F St IVIandner Super Frelon Assault
34F Lanveoc-Poulmic Lynx ASW 52S Lann Bihoue Xingu Flying School
35F J d'Arc/ Lanveoc-Poulmic Lynx/Alouette III Training
55S Aspretto Nord 262 Twin engine
conversion
56S Nimes Garons Nord 262/Nava|0 Flying School
Support Squadrons 59S Hyeres Alize/Etenda rdlVP/ Fighter School
Zephyr
2S Lann Bihoue Nava|0/Nord 262 Support Lanveoc-Poulmic MS 880 Naval School
1st & 2nd Region
Recreational
3S Hyeres Nava|0/Falcon/Nord 262 Support 3rd Region SMEDax Dax Alouette II Helicopter School
SES St Raphael Nord 2504/Alize Trials CEPA 51S Rochefort CAP 10 Initial Flying School
Nord 262/Xingu
IIS Le Bourget Nord262/Xingu Support
20S St Raphael Alouettell/lll Trials CEPA
Super Frelon
22S Lanveoc-Poulmic Alouettell/lll Support 2nd Region,
SAR Overseas Detachments
23S St Mandner Alouettell/lll Support 3rd Region,
SAR 9S Tontouta Gardian MP
SSD Dugny Nord 262/Nava|0 Support 12S Faaa (Papeete) Gardian MP
57S Landivisiau Falcon/Pans Support Alouette III Support
PENNANT LIST
Subm arines F749 Enseigne de Vaisseau Henry Amphibious Forces A 697 Bison
F781 DEstiennedOrves A 699 Pelican
S601 Rubis F782 Amyotdlnville L9011 Foudre A 702 Girelle
S602 Saphir F783 Drogou L9021 Ouragan A712 Athos
S603 Casablanca F784 Detroyat L9022 Orage A713 Aramis
S604 Emeraude F785 Jean Moulin L9030 Champlain A714 Tourmaline
S605 Amethyste F786 Quartier Maitre Anquetil L9031 Francis Garnier A 722 Poseidon
S610 Le Foudroyant F 787 Commandant de Pimodan L9032 Dumont D Urville A 731 LaTianee
S611 Le Redoutable F788 Second Maitre Le Bihan L9033 Jacques Cartier A 733 Commandant Riviere
S612 Le Terrible F 789 Lieutenant de Vaisseau le Henaff L9034 La Grandiere A 736 Dahlia
S613 LIndomptable F 790 Lieutenant de Vaisseau Lavallee L9051 LCT A 743 Denti
S614 Le Tonnant F791 Commandant I'Herminier L9052 LCT A 748 Leopard
S615 L'Inflexible F792 Premier Maitre I Her L9061 LCT A 749 Panthere
S620 Agosta F793 Commandant Blaison L9062 LCT A 750 Jaguar
S621 Bevez^ers F 794 Enseigne de Vaisseau Jacoubet L9070 LCT A 751 Lynx
S622 La Praya F 795 Commandant Ducuing L9072 LCT A 752 Guepard
S623 Ouessant F 796 Commandant Birot L9074 LCT A 753 Chacal
S633 Dauphin (research) F 797 Commandant Bouan L9077 Bourgainville A 754 Tigre
S641 Daphne F800 Floreal L9090 Gapeau A 755 Lion
S642 Diane F801 Prairial L9092 LCT A 756 LEsperance
S643 Doris L9094 LCT A 757 D'Entrecasteaux
S645 Flore L9096 LCT A 766 LEstafette
S646 Galatee Mine Warfare Forces A 767 Chamois
S648 Junon A 768 Elan
S649 Venus M610 Ouistreham A 772 Engageante
Auxiliaries Survey and Support Ships
S650 Psyche M611 Vulcain A 773 Vigilante
S651 Sirene M612 Alengon
A 603 Henri Poincare
A 774 Chevreuil
M614 Styx
A 607 Meuse
A 775 Gazelle
M615 Cantho
A 608 Var
A 776 Isard
Aircraft and Helicopter Carriers
M617 Gangliano (reserve)
A610 lie d'Oleron A 779 Tapatai
M620 Berlaimont
A613 Acheron A 781 Boussole
R91 Charles de Gaulle
M622 Pluton
A615 Loire A 785 Thetis
R 97 Jeanne d'Arc
M623 Baccarat
A617 Garonne A 789 L'Archeonaute
R 98 Clemenceau A 791
M641 Eridan
A618 Ranee Laperouse
R 99 Foch
M642 Cassiopee A619 AberWrach A 792 Borda
M643 Androm^de A 620 Jules Verne
A 793 Laplace
Cruiser
M644 Pegase A621 Rhin
A 794 Corail
M645 Orion A 622 Rhone
A 795 Araqo
C611 Colbert
M646 Croix du Sud A 625 Papenoo
M647 Aigle A 629 Durance
M648 Lyre A 630 Marne Auxiliaries
Destroyers M649 Persee A631 Somme
M650 Sagittaire A 632 Punaruu CHA1 etc LCUs
D602 Suffren
M712 CybSle A 633 Taape GFA1 6 Floating Cranes
603 Duquesne M713 Calliope A 634 Ran Y601 Acaiou
D609 Aconit M714 Clio A 635 Revi Y602 Aigrette
D610 Tourville M715 Circ6 A 636 Maroa Y604 Ariel
D611 Duguay Trouin M716 CerSs A 637 Maito Y607 Balsa
612 De Grasse M749 Phenix A 638 Manini Y611 Bengali
0614 Cassard A 644 Berry Y613 Faune
0615 Jean Bart A 646 Triton Y617 Mouette
O630 Du Chayla Light F orces A 649 L'Etoile Y618 Cascade
633 Duperre A 650 La Belle Poule Y620 Chataigner
638 La Galissonniere P670 Trident G.M, A 652 Mutin Y621 Mesange
640 Georges Leygues P671 Glaive GM A 653 La Grande Hermine Y623 Charme
641 Dupleix P672 EpeeG M A 664 Malabar Y624 Chene
642 Montcalm P673 Pertuisane G M A 667 Hercule Y625 Cigogne
643 JeandeVienne P680 Sterne A 669 Tenace Y628 Colibri
644 Primauguet P681 Albatros A 671 Le Fort Y629 Cormier
645 La Motte-Picquet P682 LAudacieuse A 672 Utile Y630 Bonite
646 Latouche-Treville P683 La Boudeuse A 673 Lutteur Y632 Cygne
P684 La Capricieuse A 674 Centaure Y634 Rouget
P685 La Fougueuse A 685 Robuste Y636 Martinet
Frigates P 686 La Glorieuse A 686 Actif Y637 Fauvette
P687 La Gracieuse A 687 Laboneux Y644 Frene
F726 Commandant Bory P688 La Moqueuse A 688 Valeureux Y645 Gave
F727 Amiral Charner P689 La Railleuse A 692 Travailleur Y646 Geyser
F728 Doudart de Lagree P690 La Rieuse A 693 Acharne Y648 Goeland
F729 Balny P691 La Tapageuse A 694 Efficace Y653 Heron
F 740 Commandant Bourdais P730 La Combattanle G M A 695 Belier Y654 Hetre
F 748 Protet P765 Mercure A 696 Buffle Y655 Hevea
1 72 FRANCE / Introduction — Submarines
Auxiliaries Y687 Passereau Y711 Farfadet Y735 Merlin
Y688 Peupliei Y 717 Ebene Y736 Melusine
Y661 Kerrigan Y689 Pin Y718 Erable Y738 Maronnier
Y 662 Dryade Y691 Pinson Y719 Olivier Y739 Noyer
Y 663 Lataniei Y692 Telenn Mor Y720 Santal Y740 Papayer
Y666 Manguier Y694 Pivert Y721 Alouette Y741 Elfe
Y667 Tupa Y695 Platana Y722 Vanneau Y743 Palangrin
Y668 IVIelezB Y696 Alphee Y723 Engoulevent Y745 Aiguiere
Y669 Wlunsier Y698 Calmar Y724 Sarcelle Y746 Embrun
Y670 Merle Y700 Nereide Y725 Marabout Y747 Loriot
Y671 Morgane Y701 Ondine Y726 Toucan Y748 Gelmotte
Y673 Moineau Y702 Naiade Y727 Macreuse Y749 La Prudente
Y675 Martin Pecheur Y706 Chi mere Y728 Grand Due Y750 La Perseverante
Y 682 Olvoume Y708 Saule Y729 Elder Y751 La Fidele
Y 684 Oued Y709 Sycomore Y730 Ara
Y 686 Paletuvrer Y710 Sylphe Y732 DGV— S,deD,No3 G M - Gendarmerie Maritime
SUBMARINES
Ballistic Missile Submarines
+ 1 + (5) "LETRIOMPHANT" CLASS (SNLE-IMG)
Name Builders Laid down Launched Operational
LETRIOMPHANT Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1988 1990 1994
Dtsplacement. tons: 1 2 700 surfaced: 1 4 200 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 453 41 ' —
(138 12 5 -)
Main machinery: 2 steam turbines: 1 electric motor, 1 Type K1 5,
150 MW pressurised water nuclear reactor, diesel-electnc
auxiliary piopulsion, 41 000 shp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 25 dived
Complement: 110(2 crews)
Missiles: SLBM 1 6 SNIAS M45/TN 71 (later to be replaced by
M5/TN 75 whrch has a range of 1 1 1 1 5 km (6 000 nm)) M5
development funded in 1988 budget to be in service in 1999
with hull No 3 and then back fitted to the first two
SSM Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet
Torpedoes: Murene
Programmes: First of class ordered in FY 1986, second in FY
1 m FY 1 991 Class of six planned at two to three year
989, third
and at a total cost of 65 billion francs (1987 prices)
intervals
which had risen to 79 8 billion francs by the end of 1 988 Will
replace the "Redoubtable" class SNLE-NG (Sous Manns
Lance Engins Nouvelle Generation)
Structure: Later versions may be longer, up to 170 m Diving
depth greater than 300 m (984 ft)
LETRIOMPHANT (model) 1987. DCN
1 "L'lNFLEXIBLE" CLASS (SNLE)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Operational
L'lNFLEXIBLE S615 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 16 Mar 1979 23 June 1982 1 Apr 1985
Displacement, tons: 8 080 surfaced, 8 920 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 422 34 8 32 8 1
(1287 10 6 10) •
Main machinery: 2 steam turbines, 2 turbo alternators, 1 electric
motor, 1 pressurised water nuclear reactor, diesel electric
auxiliary propulsion, 1 6 000 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 25 dived
Range, miles: 5 000 at 4 knots on auxiliary propulsion only
Complement: 2 alternating crews each of 1 27 (1 5 officers)
Missiles: SLBM
16 SNIAS M4/TN 71, three stage solid fuel
ballistic missiles, inertial guidance to 5 300 km (2 860 nm),
thermonuclear warhead with 6 MRV each of 150 KT Being
replaced by M45
SSM Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet, launched from 21 in (533 mm)
torpedo tubes, inertial cruise: active radar homing to 50 km C27
nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg
Torpedoes: 4—21 m (533 mm) tubes ECAN L5 Mod 3, dual
purpose, active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 knots,
warhead 150 kg, total of 18 torpedoes and SSM earned in a
mixed load
Countermeasures: ESM Warning
Radars: Search Thomson-CSF DRUA 33, band I
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DSUX 21 "multifunction passive bow
and flank arrays
DUUX 5, passive ranging and intercept, low frequency LINFLEXIBLE 1985, French Navy
DSUV 61: towed array
Programmes: In September 1978 a decision was taken to Modernisation: The M4 missile is to be replaced by the M45 as Operational: The M4 ballistic missile system will combine with
proceed with the construction of a sixth SNLE to be of an intermediate system until the M5 is available in the late improved inertial navigation systems, sonar, diving depth,
an intermediate type between
predecessors and the
her 1 990s The M45 uses M4 first and second stage propulsion units reactor and armament to provide a submarine "qui utilisera les
"Triomphant" class The sixth hull was found to be necessary if but has new electronics and new warheads techniques des annees 80" as M Bourges (late Minister of
three submarines are to be continuously available, with two on Structure: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft) Similar propulsion plant Defence) described it.
patrol Service life to 201 2 to previous SNLE but with improved noise reduction.
Submarines /FRANCE 173
5 "LE REDOUTABLE" CLASS (SNLE)
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Operational
LE FOUDROYANT S610 Cherbourg Nava! Dockvard 12 Dec 1969 4 Dec 1971 6 June 1974
LE REDOUTABLE S611 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 30 Mar 1964 29 Mar 1967 1 Dec 1971
LE TERRIBLE S612 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 24 June 1967 12 Dec 1969 1 Dec 1973
LINDOMPTABLE S613 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 4 Dec 1971 17 Aug 1974 31 Dec 1976
LETONNANT S614 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard Oct 1974 17 Sep 1977 3 May 1980
Displacement, tons: 8 045 surfaced: 8 940 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 422 1 " 34 8 « 32 8
(1287 106 10) •
Main machinery: 2 steam turbines; 2 turbo alternators, electric 1
motor, pressurised water nuclear reactor. 1 6 000 hp, auxiliary
1
propulsion, twin diesel, 1 306 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced, 25 dived
Range, miles: 5 000 at 4 knots on auxiliary propulsion only
Complement: 2 alternating crews each of 1 35 (1 5 officers)
Missiles: SLBM 16 SNIAS MSBS M-20, 2 stage solid fuel
ballistic missiles; inertial guidance to 3 000 km (1 640 nrn).
thermonuclear warhead 1 -2 MT
Being replaced by 16 SNIAS M4/TN 71, three stage solid fuel
ballistic missiles, inertial guidance to 5 300 km (2860 nm).
thermonuclear warhead with 6 MRV each of 1 50 KT
Torpedoes: 4—21 in (533 mm) tubes ECAN L5 Mod 3; dual
purpose, active/passive homing to 1 7 km (9 nm) at 35 knots;
warhead 150 kg and ECAN F17, anti-surface, wire-guided;
passive homing to 25 km (14 nm) ax 35 knots, warhead 250 kg
Total of 1 8 torpedoes carried
Countermeasures: ESM Warning
Radars: Search Thomson-CSF Calypso, l/J band
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUUV 23 (to be replaced by multi-
function DSUX 21 ), passive search, low frequency
DUUX 2, passive ranging
Programmes: Le Redoutable was the first French nuclear-
powered, ballistic missile armed submarine and the prototype of
the "Force de Dissuasion"- Service lives; Le Redoutable. 1997;
Le Terrible. 1999; Le Foudroyant. 2002; L'Indomptable. 2004;
Le Tonnant. 2008
Modernisation: All except Le Redoutable are to be fitted with
M-4 (5 300 km) missiles, Le Tonnant staned a three year refit in
February 1985, started trials in mid- 1988; L'Indomptable
completes in July 1989, Le Terrible started in late 1987 to
complete in August 1991 and Le Foudroyant in 1992-93 As
well as replacing the missiles system, work includes noise
reduction efforts, updating sonar and other equipment SM 39
Exocet will be carried m due course
Structure: Diving depth, 250 m (820 It) approx Hull of
M4 conversion submarines looks more like Inllexible than
Redoutable
Operational: First operational launch of M4 by Z.e Tonnant on 1 5
September 1 987 in the Atlantic. The missile has twice the rate of
fire of the M20 and the warheads can be dispersed over an area
of 20 000 km'
LE REDOUTABLE 7987. Fiench Navy
Fleet Submarines
4+3 + 1 "RUBIS" CLASS (SNA 72)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Opeiational
RUBIS S601 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 11 Dec 1976 7Julv 1979 23 Feb 1983
SAPHIR S602 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1 Sep 1979 1 Sep 1981 6 Jul 1984
CASABIANCA S603 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 19 Sep 1979 22 Dec 1984 21 Apr 1987
EMERAUDE S604 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 4 Mar 1981 12 Apr 1986 8 Sep 1988
AMETHYSTE S605 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1 1 Oct 1 984 14 May 1988 1991
CQ270 S606 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 27 Mar 1987 1990 1993
S607 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 14 June 1988 1995
Displacement, tons: 2 385 (2 400, S 605 onwards) surfaced;
2 670 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 236.5 (241 5, S 605 onwards) '
24 9 > 21 (72 1 (73 6) 76 64)
Main machinery: 2 turbo alternators, main motor (with 1
emergency electric motor), 1 pressurised water cooled nuclear
reactor; 48 MW; 9 500 shp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 2 alternating crews each of 66 (9 officers)
Missiles: SSM Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet; launched from 21 in
(533 mm) torpedo tubes; inertial cruise; active ladar homing to
50 km (27 nm) at 0,9 Mach, warhead 165 kg
Torpedoes: 4—21 in (533 mm) tubes. ECAN L5 Mod 3, dual
purpose; active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 knots;
warhead 150 kg and ECAN F17, anii-surface, wire-guided,
passive homing to 25 km (14 nm) at 35 knots, warhead 250 kg
Total of 1 8 torpedoes and missiles carried in a mixed load
Mines: Up to 32 in lieu of torpedoes
Countermeasures: ESM ARUR, ARUD, intercept and warning
Fire control: SADE tactical data handling DLT D3 torpedo
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control
Radars: Search: Thomson-CSF DRUA 33, band I a new bow form, Syracuse Satcom System, a new design sonar Ecoute) to bring them to the same standard of AS W efficiency as
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DSUV 22; passive search; low frequency inplace of DSUV 22, a new DSUV 62 towed array sonar, a ma|or the later boats rather than that required for the original
DUUA 2B; active; medium frequency, 8 kHz. silencing programme, a streamlining of the superstructure as anti-surface ship role
DUUX 2 or DUUX 5; passive ranging and intercept well as new and attack systems and improved
tactical Structure: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft). As this is the smallest
DSUV 62, towed passive array; very low frequency (to be fitted electronics S 987 programme and will be ordered in
608 in FY 1 class of SSNs ever designed except for the 400 ton NR-I of the
in all by 1991) 1 989 SNA No 000 tons) will be of a new
9 (displacement, 4 US Navy there has clearly been a marked reduction in the size of
and improved class with VLS SSM and should enter service the reactor compared with the "Le Redoutable class S 605 and
'
Programmes: The first was included in 974 programme The
the 1 around 2000 onwards have had their length increased to 241 .5 ft (73,6 m)
armament, sonar and fire control equipment are improved Modernisation: Between 1 989 and 1 995 the first four boats of Operational: Two squadrons of these submarines are forecast, to
versions of those in the "Agosta" class Ihis class are to be converted under operation Amethyste be based at Toulon and probably Lorieni, The first five will all be
Nos 605 608 are being built to a modified design This includes (AMelioration Tactique HYdrodynamique Silence Transmission based at Toulon
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1 74 FRANCE / Submarines
Patrol Submarines
4"AG0STA"CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
AGOSTA S620 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1 Nov 1972 19 Oct 1974 28 July 1977
BEveziERS S621 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 17 May 1973 14 June 1975 27 Sep 1977
LAPRAYA S622 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1974 15 May 1976 9 Mar 1978
OUESSANT S623 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1974 23 Oct 1976 27 July 1978
Displacement, tons: 1 230 standard: 1 490 surfaced, 1 740 Missiles: SSM Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet: launched from 21 in Programmes: Building of this class was announced in 1970
dived (533 mm) tubes: inertia! cruise, active radar homing to 50 km under the third five-year new construction plan 1971-75
Dimensions, feet (metres): 221 7 22 3 1 7 7 (27 nmj at 9 Mach, warhead 165 kg Considerable efforts have been made to improve noise
(67 6 ' 68 - 5 4) —
Torpedoes: 4 21 in f535 mmj bow tubes ECAN L5 Mod 3,dual reduction, including a clean casing and the damping of internal
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 SEMT-Plelstick 16 purpose, active/passive homing to 1 7 km (9 nm) at 35 knots, noise Service lives Ouessan? 2003, remainder 2002
PA4 185VG diesels, 3 600 hp, 1 electric motor (3 500 kW), warhead 150 kg and ECAN Fl 7: anti-surface; wire-guided, Modernisation: Included fitting of SM 39 Exocet and better
4 600 hp, cruising motor: 23 kW, 1 shaft
1 passive homing to 25 km (14 nm) at 35 knots; warhead 250 kg torpedo discharge and reloading Completed in 1 987
Speed, knots: 2 surfaced, 20 dived
1 Total of 20 torpedoes and missiles carried in a mixed load Structure: First diesel submarines in the French Navy to be fitted
Range, miles: 8 500 at 9 knots snorting: 350 at 3 5 knots dived Mines: Up to 36 in lieu of torpedoes with 21 in (533 mm) tubes Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft) Has
Complement: 54 (7 officers) Countermeasures: ESM ARUR, ARUD, intercept and warning twice the battery capacity of the "Daphne" class
Fire control: DLT D3 torpedo control Operational: Endurance, 45 days Torpedoes can be fired at all
Radars: Search Thomson CSF DRUA 33, band I speeds and down to full diving depth Rapid reloading gear
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DSUV 22, passive search: medium fitted All four submarines originally based at Toulon, but by
frequency 1 987 all had moved to Lorient
DUUA 2D, active search and attack, 8 kHz Sales: Four built at Cartagena for Spanish Navy and two built for
DUUA 1 D, active search DUUX 2, passive ranging Pakistan by Dubigeon
DSUV 62 (to befitted to all by 1991 ), passive towed array, very
low frequency
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AGOSTA 3/ 1 987. Michael D JLennon
9 "DAPHNE" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
DAPHNE S641 Dubigeon Mar 1958 20 June 1959 1 June 1964
DIANE S642 Dubigeon July 1958 4 Oct 960
1 20 June 1964
DORIS S643 Cherbourg Dockyard
Naval Sep 1 958 14 May 1960 26 Aug 1964
FLORE S645 Cherbourg Dockyard
Naval Sep 1 958 21 Dec 1960 21 May 1964
GALATEE S646 Cherbourg Dockyard
Naval Sep 1958 22 Sep 1961 25 July 1964
JUNON S648 Cherbourg Dockyard
Naval July 1961 11 May 1964 25 Feb 1966
VENUS S649 Cherbourg Dockyard
Naval Aug 1961 24 Sep 1964 1 Jan 1966
PSYCHE S650 Brest Naval Dockyard May 1965 28 June 1967 1 July 1969
SIRENE S651 Brest Naval Dockyard May 1965 28 June 1967 1 Mar 1970
Displacement, tons: 860 surfaced, 038 dived 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 189 6 22 3 15 1
(578 68 46)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT-Pielstick Jeumont Schneider 450 kW
diesel-electnc generating sets, 2 electric motors, 2 600 bhp, 2
shafts
Speed, knots: 1 3,5 surfaced, 1 6 dived
Range, miles: 2 700 at 12 5 knots, 000 1 at 7 knots surfaced;
4 500 at 5 knots; 3 000 at 7 knots snorting .,ffii™K
Complement: 45 (6 officers)
Torpedoes: 12 21 7 in (550 mm) (8 bow, 4 stern) tubes, 12
ECAN El 5; dual purpose; passive homing to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) at
25 knots; warhead 300 kg Larger version of shorter range El 4
Submarine target must be cavitating, no reloads
Fire control: DLT D3 torpedo control
Radars: Search Thomson-CSF Calypso; band- I
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DSUV 2; passive search, medium
frequency
DUUA 2, active search and attack
DUUA1 (Daphne) DUUX 2, passive ranging
Modernisation: Carried out between 1 971 and 1 981
Structure: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft)-, crushing at 575 m
(1 886 ft)
Operational: Bases 5 at Lorient, 4 at Toulon Diane is in reserve,
others may follow soon
Sales: South Africa (1967) (3), Pakistan (1966) (3), (1 from
Portugal later), Portugal (1964) (4), Spam (built in Spam)
(1965) (4)
Opinion: Service lives have been extended as SSN completion
rate is slower than planned 1 11988. Gilbert Gyssels
Submarines -Aircraft carriers/ FRANCE 175
1 "NARVAL" CLASS
Nanw No. Buifders down
La/d Launched Cnniniissioni^d
DAUPHIN (research) S633 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard May 1952 17 Sep 1955 1 Aug 1958
Displacement, tons: 1 320 standard, 1 635 surfaced. 1 910
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 255.8 ' 23 &' }8 (78 - 7 2 5 5j •>
Main machinery: Diesel-electric. 3 SEMT Pielstick PA4 12-cyl
diesels, 2 electric motors; 2 400 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 surfaced. 8 dived
1 1
Range, miles: 1 5 000 at 8 knots snorting
Complement: 63 (7 officers)
Torpedoes: 6 —
21 7 m (550 mm) bow tubes Can carry 20
torpedoes but see Operational note DAUPHIN (new bow sonar) 1011987. A Sheldon-Duplaix
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUUA 2A. active/passive search and
attack. 8.4 kHz
DUUX 2; passive ranging
Programmes: Improved version based on the West German Type Structure: Diving depth. 200 m (656 ft), crushing at 400 m Operational: Acts as a trials boat for equipment under
XXI (1 3Uft) development for new construction. Based at Toulon
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
+ 1 + (1) NUCLEAR-PROPELLED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (PAN)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CHARLES DE GAULLE R91 Brest Naval Dockyard Apr 1989 May 1992 1996
Displacement, tons: 34 000 standard. 36 000 full load Fire control:SENIT 6 data automation system Structure: Two lifts 62 3 41 ft f/S 12 5 m) oi 40 tons
Dimensions, feet (metres): 780 8wl. 857 7 oa > 104 3wl. Radars:Air search Thomson-CSF DRBJ 11 B 9, 3D capacity Hangar dimensions 454 4 96 5 20 ft ("/JS 5 > 29 4
-
21 3 oa
1 27 8 (238. 261 5 31 8 64 4 8 5) • Thomson CSF DRBV 27 9. D band, range 83 km(lOOnm) 1 for 61m) Angled deck 8 5 Catapults 2 USN Type CI 3. length
Flight deck, feet (metres): 857 9 « 203 4 (261 5 62) 2 m^ target 75 m (246 ft) for Super Etendards Decision on catapults in
Main machinery: Nuclear propulsion, 2 Type K15 (300 MW) Air/surface search Thomson-CSF DRBV 15 O. E/Fband second ship will depend on choice of aircraft Enhanced weight
PWRs, 82 000hp. 2shafts Navigation Two Decca capability of flight deck to allow operation of AEW aircraft
Speed, knots: 28 band (for SAAM)
Fire control Arabel; l/J Island placed well fwd so that both lifts can be abaft it and thus
Complement: 1 1 50 ship's company plus 550 aircrew, (accom- Sonars: To include torpedo attack warning protected from the weather
modation for 1 950) Operational: Syracuse Satcom fitted
Fixed wing aircraft: 40 capacity
Missiles: Thomson-CSF SAAM (SAN 90) VLS octuple
SAM 7
launchers O, anti-missile system with command guidance, Programmes: On 23 September 1980 the Defence Council
active radar homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 2.5 Mach Naval version decided to build two nuclear-propelled carriers to replace
of SAMP, Clemenceau in 1996 and Foch some years later First of class
2 Matta Sadral PDMS sextuple launchers 0, Mistral. IR homing ordered 4 February 1986. first metal cut 24 November 1987
to 6 km (3.3 nm) at 2 5 Mach. anti -sea skimmer, able to engage Second ship will probably be called Clemenceau and is to be
targets down to 1 ft above sea level ordered in 1991-92 Funds for preliminary work at Brest
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 CSEE Sagaie 10-barrelled tram- provided in 1 984 estimates and for the construction and trials of
able launchers 0, medium range. Chaff to 8 km (4 3 nm), IR the nuclear power plant at Cadarache in the 1 982-83 estimates
flares to 3 km (1 6 nm) Total costs (1987) Charles de Gaulle 13 9 billion francs. No 2
ESM: ARBR 1 7; radar warning DIBV 10 Vampir. R detector I about 10 billion A 19 8 m (65 ft) long one twelfth scale model
ECM 2 ARBB 33 O. lammers has been built Constructed of light alloy, and with a crew of
three, it is used for hydrodynamic trials
CHARLES DE GAULLE (not to scale) 1987
176 FRANCE/ Aircraft carriers
2 "CLEMENCEAU" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CLEMENCEAU R98 Brest Naval Dockyard Nov 1955 21 Dec 1957 22 Nov 1961
FOCH R99 Chantiers de I'Atlantique, St. Nazaire Feb 1957 28 July 1960 15 July 1963
Displacement, tons; 27 307 standard, 32 780 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 869 4 04 hull(168oa) 28 2 1 1
(265 31 7 (51 2) 8 6)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 543 96 8(765 5 29 5)
Main machinery: 2 Sets Parsons geared turbines, 1 26 000 shp, 2
shafts 6 boilers, steam pressure 640 psr (45 kg/cm'}, superheat
SiZT (450~C)
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 7 500 at 1 8 knots, 4 800 at 24
knots, 3 500 at full power
Complement: 338 (64 officers)
1
Missiles; SAM 2 Thomson CSF Crotale Navale R440 octuple
launchers O, 18 missiles per magazine, IR homing to 13 km (7
nm) at 9-1 2 IVIach Replaced 4of the 100 mm guns
Guns: 4 Creusot Loire 3.9 in (100 mm) /55 Mod 1953 automatic
Q; 80° elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm)
a nti- surface, 8 km (4 4 nm} anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13 5 kg.
Countermeasures; Decoys 2 CSEE Sagaie 10-barrelled train-
able launchers ©, medium range decoy rockets, Chaff to 8 km
(4 3nm), R flares to 3 km ("? 6 nm)
I
ESM ARBR 16; radar warning
ECM ARBX 10, lammer
Fire control; SENIT 2 tactical data automation system
Radars: Air search ThomsonCSF DRBV 23B O (O in Foch). D
band, range 201 km (1 10 nm)
Air/surface search TwoDRBI lOQ; E/F band: range 256 km (-r^O
nm)
DRBV 15 9 (O in focft), E/F band.
Navigation; Racal Decca 1 226; I band, range 88 km (48 nm)
Fire control Two DRBC 32C O, band I
Tacan SRN-6
Landing approach control NRBA51 O, band I
Sonars: Westmghouse SQS 505, hull-mounted, active search:
medium frequency, 7 kHz
FOCH 7/ 1 988, van Ginderen Collection
Fixed wing aircraft: 16 Super Etendard, 3 Etendard IVP, 10
Crusaders; 7 Alize,
Helicopters: 2 SA319B Alouette III (to be replaced by SA 365F of boilersand other major engine overhauls, fitting of stronger ton aircraft at1 1 knots. The flight deck is angled at 8 degrees
Dauphin 2) (see Operational) aircraft and catapults, modernisation of communications
lifts Two lifts52 5 « 36 ft (16 " 10 97 m) one of which is on the
and electronics, fitting of Sagaie, new long range air warning starboard deck edge. Dimensions of the hangar are 590 6 78.7
Programmes: First aircraft carriers designed as such and built radar and passive radar detection system, and modernised action - 23 ft (180 24 7 m) Positions of DRBV 23 and DRBV 5 1
from the keel to be completed in France. Authorised 953 and in 1 information organisation Foch similarly modified in her radars in Foch are the reverse of those in Clemenceau
1955 respectively Under current plans Clemenceau is due to 1987-88 refil, which also included a trial CSEE Dallas (Deck Operational: Oil fuel capacity is 3 720 tons Flight deck letters F
pay off in 996 and Foch in 2004
1 Approach and Landing Laser System), and a capability to = Foch. U = Clemenceau The aircraft complement for the
Modernisation: Clemenceau refitted 1978 to accommodate in accommodate ASMP nuclear mrssiles for Super Etendard. helicopter carrrer role includes between 30 and 40 with a mixture
Super Etendard aircraft and tactical nuclear weapons Foch had Structure: Flight deck, island superstructure and bridges, hull of Super Frelon, Lynx, Super Puma, Puma and Ecureuil (the last
a similar refit to Clemenceau's in 1 980-81 Clemenceau sxarxed a (over machinery spaces and magazines) are all armour plated three types being army owned) Deck trials with USN F/A 18
refit 1 September 1985, ended October 1986 This included the There are 3 bridges Flag, Command and Aviation aircraft were conducted in Foch in mid 988 1
replacement of four of the 1 00 mm guns by two Crotale, retubing 2 Mitchell-Brown steam catapults, Mk BS 5; able to launch 20
CLEMENCEAU 411987, J Y Robert
Helicopter carrier / FRANCE 1 77
HELICOPTER CARRIER
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
JEANNE D'ARC (ex /.a Resolue) R97 Brest Naval Dockyard 7 July I960 30 Sep 1961 1July 1 963 (trials) 30 June 1 964 (service)
Displacement, tons: 000 standard, 2 365 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 597 - 78 7 hull 24 1
(182 24 7 3)
•
Flight deck, feet (metres): 203 4 68 9 (62 21)
Main machinery: Rateau- Bretagne geared steam turbines;
40 000 shp, 2 shafts 4 boilers, working pressure 640 psi (45
logical'), 842-F (450 C)
Speed, knots: 26 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 627 (31 officers, 41 4 ratings and 1 82 cadets)
Missiles: SSM 6 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O. inertial cruise.
active radar to 42 km (23 nm) at
homing 9 Mach, warhead 1 65
kg; sea-skimmer
Guns: 4 Creusot Loire 3 (700 mm)/55 9m
Mod 1953 automatic
0; dual purpose; 80° elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km
(9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4 4nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
13 5kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8-barrelled
trainable launchers. Chaff to 1 km in distraction and centroid
patterns depending on threat
ESM ARBR 16, radar warning
Fire control: SENIT 2 tactical data automation system ij-^g^^.--^ * ^^ . 5^"? , - I* 5f ji
Radars: Air search: Thomson CSF DRBV 22D 0, D band
Air/surface search DRBV 50 O, G band, range 29 km (16 nm)
Navigation DRBN 32, band I
Fire control Three DRBC 32A 9, l/J band
Tacan SRN-6
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 24, hull mounted, active search,
medium frequency, 5 kHz
Helicopters: Lynx Mk 2/4 (4 in peacetime as training ship, 8 in
•ir-M uii, II w. w.ii.«i» .._ wm»*L ^mtitimsKm&mmmmem
wartime)
Programmes: Due to pay off in 2004
Structure: Flight deck lift has a capacity of 1 2 tons Some of the
hangar space is used to accommodate officers under training JEANNE DARC 1988, John IVtorlimer
The ship is almost entirely air-conditioned
Operational: Used for training officer cadets in peacetime In
wartime, after rapid modification, she would be used as a
commando ship, helicopter carrier or troop transport with
commando equipment and a battalion of 700 men Operates
with the Training Squadron for an autumn/spring cruise with
summer refit. Belongs to Atlantic Fleet
JEANNE DARC (Scale 1 1200)
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hm.M .^^.jSt^
.^«Mk.^
1986
178 FRANCE /Cruiser
CRUISER
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
COLBERT C611 Brest Dockyatd Dec 1 953 24 Mar 1 956 (floated out of dry dock) 5 May 1959 (trials late 1957)
Displacement, tons: 8 500 standard, 300 full load 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 593 2 > 66 1 25 2
(1808 202 ' 7 7)
•
Main machinery: 2 sets CEM-Parsons geared turbines, 86 000
slip, 2 shafts 4 Indtet multi-tubular boilers, 640 psi (45kglcm').
BA2T (450 C)
Speed, knots: 31 5 Range, miles: 4 000 at 25 knots
Complement: 560 (24 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O. inertial cruise,
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 165
kg sea skimmer
SAM ECAN Ruelle Masurca twin launcher 0. 48 Mk 2 Mod 3,
semi active radar homing to 55 km (30 nm) at 3 Mach, warhead
98 kg
Guns: 2 Creusot Lorre 3 9 m (lOOmm)lbb Mod 68 automatic 0,
dual purpose, 80" elevation, 60 80 rounds/mmute to 1 7 km (9
nm) antt-surface. 8 km (4 4 nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell
13 5 kg
12 DCN (1959) 57 mm/60 in (6 twin) O, 93 elevation, 60
rounds/minute to 13 km (7 nm) (5 km (2 7 nm) effective)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 2 96 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8-barrelled
f^,-lV
trainable Chaff launcheis
ESM ARBR 10F, radar warning
ECM ARBB 31/32, jammers
Fire control: SENIT 1 data automatton system
Radars: Arr search DRBV 23C 9, D band, range 201 km (110
nm)
DRBI 10D 0, E/F band, range 256 km f MO nmj
DRBV 20COC band
Air/sutface search Thomson-CSF DRBV 50 O, G band, range 29
km (16 nm)
Navigation Decca RM 41 6, I band
Two DRBR 51 0, G/l band (for Masurca)
Fire control
DRBR 32C «E), l/J band (for 100 mm guns)
TwoDRBC31 <D, band (for 57 mm guns)
I 91 1988. Hachiro Nakai
Tacan URN 20
on quarter-deck
the Further refrt from August 1981 to Structure: 50-80 mm belt and 50 mm deck armour
Modernisation: Between April 1970 and October 1972 under November 1 982 including improvements to Masurca, fitting of Operational: Equipped as command ship and for radar control of
went a complete reconstruction and rearmament The stxteen 5 communications, new cabling and improvements to
satellite air strrkes Serves as Flagshrp of the Mediterranean Squadron
in (127 mm) guns were removed, the Masurca surface to ait accommodation. Operational spring 1983 with life extension Oil fuel, 1 492 tons Syracuse Salcom
missile system was fitted and helicopter facilities were installed until 1997
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1011988. John Mortimer
(Scale 1 1200)
Destroyers / FRANCE 1 79
DESTROYERS
6 + 1 TYPEF70(ASW)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
GEORGES LEYGUES D640 Brest Naval Dockyard 16 Sep 1974 17 Dec 1976 10 Dec 1979
DUPLEIX D641 Brest Naval Dockyard 17 Oct 1975 2 Dec 1978 16June1981
MOWTCALM D642 Brest Naval Dockyard 6 Dec 1975 31 May 1980 28 May 1982
JEAN DE VIENNE D643 Brest Naval Dockyard 26 Oct 1979 17 Nov 1981 25 May 1984
PRIMAUGUET D644 Brest Naval Dockyard 19 Nov 1981 17 Mar 1984 7 Nov 1986
LAMOTTE-PICQUET D645 Brest Naval Dockyard 12 Feb 1982 6 Feb 1985 18 Feb 1988
LATOUCHE-TREVILLE D646 Brest Naval Dockyard 31 May 1985 19 Mar 1988 1990
Displacement, totns: 3 830 standard, 4 70 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 455 9 » 45 9 " 18 7
(139 14-57)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas
turbines,46 200 bhp, 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16PA6 CV280 diesels;
1 400 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 30, 18 on diesels Range, miles: 8 500 at 18
knots on diesels, 1 000 at 30 knots
Complement: 216 (15 officers) plus 34 spare billets
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (MM 40 from
Montcalm on) O, inertial cruise, active radar homing to 42 km
(23 nm) at 9 Math (MM 38), active radar homing to 70 km
(40 nm) atO 9 Mach (MM 40), warhead 165 kg, sea -skimmer 4
additional Exocet missiles can be earned as a warload,
SAM Thomson-CSF Crotale Navale octuple launcher 0; com-
mand guidance, IR homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at 9-1 2 Mach,
warhead 4 kg; 26 missiles
1
Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (100mm)/55 Mod 68 automatic O;
dual purpose, 80° elevation, 60 80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9
nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
135kg,
2 DCN 20 mm; 720 rounds/minute to 1 km ('5 5 nm)
Torpedoes: 2 fixed launchers, 10 ECAN L5; anti-submarine;
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 knots, warhead
150 kg; depth to 555 m ( 7 820 ft)
Counter measures: Decoys 2 CSEE Dagaie 10- barrelled double
trainable launcher (replacing Syllex) O, Chaff and R I flares, H-
band
ESM: ARBR 17, (fitted in Jean de Vienne and to be retrofitted in
^^mi
preceding three ships vice
DIBV lOVampir, IR detector
ECMARBB 33; jammer
ARBR 16); radar warning
I
CSEE Panda
Fire control: optical director for 3 9 in (100 mm)
gun Thomson-CSF Vega fire control system SENIT 4 action
data automation SLASM integrated ASW combat system (to be
fitted in due course)
Radars: Air search DRBV 26 (not in D 644 646) 9, D band,
range 182 km (100 nm) LA MOTTE PICOUET (high bridge) 1988. ZiroKimata
Air/surface searchThomson CSF DRBV 51 C (DRBV 15A in D
644-646) 9, G band; range 29 km (16 nm)
Navigation Two Decca 1 226; band I
Firecontrol DRBC 32D (32E in D 644-646) O, l/J band
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23D (DUBV 24C in D 644 646);
hull-mounted, active search and attack, 5 kHz
DUBV 43B (43C in D 643 646) O, VDS. search, medium
frequency; paired with DUBV23D/24; tows at 24 knots down to
200 m (650 ft) Length of tow 600 m (2 000 ft)
DSBV 61 (in D 644 onward), passive linear towed array, low
frequency, 365 m (1 200 ft). To be fitted in first four during mid
life refits in early 1990s
Helicopters: 2 Lynx Mk 2/4
'I'^S^Ti
Programmes: A total of seven ships of the A/S version to he built
First were in the 1971 -76 new construction programme,
three
fourth in 1 978 estimates, fifth in 980 estimates, sixth in 1 981
1
JEAN DE VIENNE (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Slurton
estimates, seventh in 1983 estimates The eighth ship was
cancelled as an economy measure D 644, 645 and 646 were
towed from Brest to Lonent for completion, Latouche Tteville
'floated' in October 1986 but was not formally launched until
1988 Service lives: Georges Leygues, 2004, Dupleix and Modernisation: The class is to receive the new OTO Melara/ Operational: First four deployed to Mediterranean, remainder to
Montcalm, 2006; Jean de Vienne, 2008, Primauguet, 201 La 1 , Matra ASW missile Milas in due course and the first four will be Atlantic The ships' helicopters are dual roled either carrying
Motte-Picquet, 2012; Latouche Treville, 2014 Re rated F 70 back fitted with towed arrays in mid life refits ASW weapons or AS 2 anti ship missiles Syracuse Satcom is
1
(ex-C70) on 6 June 1988 Structure: Bridge raised one deck in the last three of the class fitted
DUPLEIX (low bridge) 6/1987, Wright and Logan
1 80 FRANCE / Destroyers
1 + 1 TYPE F 70 (A/A)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CASSARD D614 Lorienl Naval Dockyard 3 Sep 1982 6 Feb 1985 28July 1988
JEAN BART D615 Lofient Naval Dockyard 12 Mar 1986 19 Mar 1988 1991
Displacement, tons: 4 340 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 455 9 45 9 18 7 (sonar)
(139 14-5 7)
Main machinery: 4 SEMT-Pielstick 18PA6 V280 BTC "diesels
rapides 42 400 hp, 2 shafts
',
Speed, knots: 29 5 Range, miles: 8 200 at 1 7 knots; 4 800 at
24 knots
Complement: 240 (1 2 officers) plus accommodation for 251
Missiles: SSM
8 Aerospatiale 40 Exocet O, mertial cruise; MM
active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm} at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65
kg, sea-skimmer
SAM GDC Standard MR (SM 1 ). Mk 1 3 launcherQ, 40 missiles,
km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height
semi-active radar homing to 46
envelope45-1 830m(150-6 000ft). Launchers taken from! 47
(DDG) ships (Scale 7 1200) Ian Sturton
2 Matra Sadral PDMS sextuple launchers ©; Mistral, IR/TV
homing to 6 km (3 3 nm) at 2 5 Mach, anti-sea-skimmer; able to
engage targets down to 1 ft above sea level.
Guns: Creusot Loire 3 9 in (700mm)/55 Mod 68 automatic O;
1
dual purpose, 80 elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9
nm) anti-surface, 8 km C4 4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
13 5 kg
2 DCN 20 mm 9, 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5nm)
Torpedoes: 2 fixed launchers 10 ECAN L5 Mod 4, anti-
submarine; active/passive homing to 1 7 km (9 nm) at 35 knots,
warhead 150kg, depth to 555 m (1 820 ft)
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE Dagaie and 2 Sagaie 9
10 barrelled trainable launchers O; fires a combination of Chaff
and IR flares Nixie, towed torpedo decoy
ESM ARBR 17 O, radar warning DIBV 1 Vampir O, IR detector
(integrated with search radar for active/passive tracking in all
weathers)
ECM ARBB 33, jammer; H, I and J bands
Fire control: CSEE Na|a director; infra-red. Piranha II and IV.
Thomson-CSF Vega fire control system. SENIT 6 action data
automation; Links 1 1 and 1 4
Radars: Air search ThomsonCSF DRBJ IIB (Casjarry tempor-
CASSARD 7988, French Navy
arily fitted with DRBV 15 in lieu) <E> 3D, range 366 km (200
nm).
Air/surface search DRBV 26 9>, D band, range 182 km (100 Helicopters: 1 Lynx Mk 2/4 O) considerably slowed down by finance problems and doubts
nm) about the increasingly obsolescent Standard SM 1 missile
Navigation Racal Decca 1 229, band
I Programmes: On the same hull as the F 70 (A/S) a very different system, and the SM 2 is reported as being too expensive Service
Fire control DRBC 33 ®, I band armament and propulsion system is being introduced Funds for lives First, 201 3, second, 201 5 Re-rated F 70 (ex-C 70) on 6
Two Raytheon SPG 51 C G/l band
<E>. (for missiles). the first ship allotted in 978 estimates, for the second in 1 979
1 June 1988
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBA 25A, hull-mounted; active search estimates (ordered 27 September 1979), and for the third and Structure: A prominent dome will cover the DRBF 11 B radar
and attack, medium frequency fourth in 1983 estimates Thud and fourth ships ordered 27 when It IS fitted Samahe 21 helicopter handling system
DSBV 61 A passive low frequency towed array may be fitted in February 1984, but indefinitely postponed until an Aster VLS Operational: Syracuse Satcom fitted <E> Helicopter to be used
due course. SAM system is available The building programme has been for third party targetting for the SSM
2"SUFFREN"CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SUFFREN D602 Lorient Naval Dockyard Dec 1962 15 May 1965 20 July 1967
DUOUESNE D603 Brest Naval Dockyard Nov 1964 12 Feb 1966 1 Apr 1970
Displacement, tons: 5 090 standard, 6 090 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 7 1 509-20
(157 6 155-6
1)
Main machinery: Double reduction Rateau geared steam
turbines, 72 500 shp; 2 shafts 4 boilers, working pressure 640
psi (45 kglcnr). superheat 842' F (450"C)
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 5 1 00 at 1 8 knots; 2 400 at 29
knots
Complement: 355 (23 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O; inertial cruise;
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) atO 9 Mach, warhead 165 •SUFFREN' Class (Scale 7 J 500), Ian Sturton
kg, sea-skimmer
SAM ECAN Ruelle Masurca twin launcher O, a mix of Mk 2 Mod
2 beam riders and Mk 2 Mod 3 semi-active homers, range 55 km
(30 nm) 3 Mach, warhead 98 kg, 48 missiles
at
A/S Latecoere Malafon ©, L4 acoustic homing torpedo (speed 30
knots) as payload, range 1 3 km ("7 nm) at 450 knots, warhead
100 kg, 13 missiles
Guns: 2 Creusot Loire 3 9m (100 mm)/55 Mod 1953 automatic
O, dual purpose, 80 elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km
(9 nm) anti-surface, 8 km (4 4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell
13 5kg
4 DCN 20 mm, 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5 nm)
Torpedoes: 4 launchers (2 each side) 9 10 ECAN L5.
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35
knots; warhead 150 kg; depth to 555 m (1 820 ft)
Countermeasures; Decoys: 2 CSEE Sagaie 10-barrelled tram
able launchers. Chaff to 8 km (4 4 nm) and R flares to 3 km 7 6 1 ('
nm)
2 Syllex 8-barrelled trainable launchers 0, Chaff to 1 km in
centroid and distraction patterns.
ECM ARBB 32, lammer
Fire control: SENIT 1 action data automation
Radars: Air search (radome) DRBI 23 O, D band
Air/surface search DRBV 15 O, E/Fband
Navigation Thomson-CSF DRBN 32, band I
Fire control Two DRBR 51 0, G/l band (tor Masurca)
DRBC 32A 09, l/J band (for guns)
Tacan:URN20
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23; hull-mounted; active search
and attack, 5 kHz
DUBV 43 <D; VDS, medium frequency; tows at up to 24 knots
at 200 m
Programmes; Ordered under the 1 960 programme. Service lives:
Suftren. 1 998, Duquesne. 2000
Modernisation; Exocet fitted in 1977 (Duquesne) and 1979
DUQUESNE J 988. French Navy
(Suffren): Masurca in 1984/85 Duquesne completed a ma|0r Structure: Equipped with gyro controlled stabilisers operating Operational: Syracuse Satcom fitted ® Both ships operate in
refit at the end of 1987 Suffren should have started refit in three pairs of non-retractable fins Air-conditioning of accom the Mediterranean
Toulon November 1987 but this was postponed to 1988 modation and operational areas Excellent sea-boats and
because of Gulf deployments weapon platforms
Destroyers/ FRANCE 181
3 TYPE F67
Buildefs Laid down Launched Commissioni^d
TOURVILLE D610 Lorieni Naval Dockyard 16 Mar 1970 13 May 1972 21 June 1974
DUGUAY TROUIN D611 Lorient Naval Dockyard 25 Feb 1971 1 June 1973 17 Sep 1975
DEGRASSE D612 Lorient Naval Dockyard June 1972 30 Nov 1974 1 Oct 1977
Displacement, tons: 4 580 standard, 5 745 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 501 6 » 52 4 18 7
(152 8 16-5 7)
Main macfiinery: 2 Rateau geared steam turbines, 58 000 hp, 2
shafts
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 301 {21 officers)
IVIissiles: SSM 6 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet O, inertial cruise;
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) atO 9 Mach, warhead 165
kg; sea-skimmer
SAM. Thomson-CSF Crotale octuple launcher 0, command
guidance, R homing to
I 1 3 km (7 nm) at 9-1 2 Mach, warhead
14kg
A/S Latecoere Malafon (to be replaced by Milas) O, L4 acoustic
homing torpedo (speed 30 knots) as payload, range 1 3 km (7
nm) at 450 knots, warhead 1 00 kg, 13 missiles
Guns: 2 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (100mm)/55 Mod 68 automatic O,
dual purpose, 80' elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9
nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4 4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell
13 5kg
2 DCN 20 mm 0; 720 rounds/minute to 1 km (5 nm)
Torpedoes: 2 launchers O 10 ECAN L5, anti-submarine,
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 knots, warhead
150 kg; depth to 555 m ('7 820 ft)
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8-barrelled
trainable launcher (to be replaced by 2 Dagaie systems) O,
Chaff to 1 km in centroid and distraction patterns
ESM:ARBR warning
16, radar
ECM ARBB 32, ;ammer
Fire control: Thomson CSF Vega system SENIT 3 action data TOURVILLE 70/7987. Guiinji Ol'-'-n
automation
Radars: Air search DRBV26 0, D band, range 182 km (lOOnm)
for 2 m-' target
Air/surface search Thomson-CSF DRBV 51 0, G band
Navigation Two Racal Decca Type 1 226; band
I Helicopters: 2 WG 1 3 Lynx ASW «B Modernisation: Planned for early 1990s to include VLF towed
Fire control DRBC 32D <D, l/J band activesonar with separate towed passive array (SLASM),
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23, hull-mounted, active search Programmes: Developed from the "Aconit" design Originally Murene torpedoes launched from (a) helicopter (b) ships tubes
and attack; 5 kHz on 8 July 1971 and
rated as corvettes but reclassified as frigates and (c) using OTO Melara/Matra Milas vice Malafon as stand
DUBV 43 <D, VDS, medium frequency, tows at up to 24 knots given D pennant numbers tike destroyers De Grasse completed off delivery vehicle
at 200 m maior September 1981, Duguay Troum in 1984 85
refit Operational: based m the Atlantic,
All Duguay Trouin as
DUBV 61 (to be fitted in 1989-90), passive linear towed array, Service lives Tourville. 2000; Duguay- Trouin 2001 De Grasse.
, , Flagship Syracuse Satcom fitted
low frequency 2003. These will probably be extended
TYPE F 67 (Scale 1 1200)
DEGRASSE 111987. Michael D.J. Lennon
1 82 FRANCE / Destroyers
1 TYPE T 56
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
LAGALISSONNIERE D638 Lorlent Naval Dockyard Nov 1958 12 Mar 1960 9 July 1962
Displacement, tons; 2 750 standard, 3 91 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 435 7 41 7 21 4
(1328 127-63)
Main machinery: 2 sets Rateau geared steam turbines, 63 000
shp, 2 shafts 4 A & C de B Indrel boilers, 500 psi (35 kg/cm'),
&\T? (380C)
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 270 (15 officers)
Missiles: A/S Latecoere Wlalafon O, L4 acoustic tioming
torpedo (speed 30 knots) aspayload, range 1 3 km (7 nm) at 450
knots, warhead 1 00 kg, 1 3 missiles
Guns: 2 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (WO mm) 155 Mod 1953 automatic LAGALISSONNIERE (Scale 1 1200)
0, dual purpose; 80" elevation; 60 80 rounds/minute to 7 km 1
(9 nm) anti-surface, 8 km (4 4 nm) anti aiicratl, weight of shell
13 5 kg
1 DCN 20 mm, 720 rounds/minute to km (5 nm) 1
Torpedoes: 6—21 7 in (550 mm) (2 triple) launchers ECAN
L3, anti-submarine; active homing to 5 5 km (3nm) at 25 knots;
warhead 200 kg; depth to 300 m (985 ft)
Countermeasures: ESM ARBR 10, radar warning
Radars: Air search DRBV 22 O, D band
Air/surface search Thomson-CSF DRBV 50 9, G band
Navigation DRBN 32, band I
Fire control DRBC32A0, l/J band (for guns)
Tacan:URN20
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23, hull mounted, active search
and attack, 5 kHz
DUBV 43 O, VDS, medium frequency, tows at up to 24 knots at
200 m
Helicopters: 1 SA 31 SB Alouette III ASW O
Programmes: Due to continue in service until 1 990
Structure: Same characteristics as regards hull and machinery as
T 47 and T 53 types, but different armament She has a hangar
which hinges outwards and a platform for landing a helicopter
Operational: First to be armed with Malafon and France's first
guided missile ship When first commissioned she was used as
an experimental ship for new sonars and anti-submarine
weapons Oil fuel, 800 tons.
LAGALISSONNIERE (hangar open) 611987. Michael D J. Lennon
1 TYPET53 (MODIFIED -ASW)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
DUPERRE D633 Lorient Naval Dockyard Nov 1954 23 June 1956 8 Oct 1957
Displacement, tons: 2 800 standard, 3 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 435 7 41 7 • •
20
(1328 127-61)
Main machinery: 2 sets Rateau geared steam turbines, 63 000
shp, 2 shafts 4 A & C de B Indret boilers, 500 psi (35 kglcm^).
6M'f(380C)
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 272 (1 5 officers)
-J
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O, mertial cruise:
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) atO 9 Mach, warhead 1 65
kg, sea-skimmer
Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (lOOmm)lbb Mod 68 automatic 0, (Scale 1 1200)
dual purpose, 80° elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9
nm) anti-surface, 8 km (4 4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell
13 5kg
Torpedoes: 2 single launchers 8 ECAN L5. anti-submarine;
active/passive homing to 1 7 km (9 nm) at 35 knots, warhead
1 50 kg; depth to 555 m ^7 82011)
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Knebworth Corvus 8-tubed
trainable launchers O, Chaff to 1 km in distraction or centroid
patterns
ESM ARBR 16, radar warning
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system SENIT 2 action data
automation
Radars: Air search Thomson-CSF DRBV 22A 0, D band
All/surface search DRBV 51 Q, G band
Navigation Decca, band I
Fire control DRBC 32E O, l/J band
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23, hull-mounted, active search
and attack, 5 kHz
DUBV 43 O, VDS, medium frequency, tows at up to 24 knots at
200 m
t .1
Helicopters: 1 Lynx Mk 2/4
Programmes: Completed in 1957 as a radar picket Due for
deletion in 1990
Modernisation: After serving as trial ship from 1967-71 she , was \^ W!i^S!l8l^'S(S*^i «»-j>ii-'
converted at Brest to her present state in 1 972-74 including an
improved ASW control and flagship facilities Recommissioned
21 May 1 974 and served as flagship Atlantic Fleet On Friday 1 3
January978 she grounded heavily off Brest and was severelv
1
damaged Taken to Brest Navy Yard for repairs Completio
February 980 after sea trials starting 3 December 1979 Hash.,'
1
both main propulsion and electrical equipment replaced
Operational: Serves in Mediterranean Squadron Oil fuel, 800
tons.
// 1988. van Gtnderen Collection
Destroyers /FRANCE 183
1 TYPET47 (DDG)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
DUCHAYLA D630 Brest Naval Dockyard July 1953 27 Nov 1954 4 June 1957
Displacement, tons: 2 750 standard, 3 740 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 421 9 41 7 21 4
(1286 127 6.3)
Main machinery: 2 geared steam turbines, 63 000 shp, 2 shafts,
4 A & C de B Indret boilers (as in Duperre)
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 5 000 at 8 knots 1
Complement: 277 (1 7 officers) peace, 320 war
Missiles: SAM 40 GDC Standard MR (SM 1 ), Ml 3 launcher O:
semi-actrve radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach
Guns: 6 DCN 57 mm/60 (3 twin) 0, dual purpose, 60
rounds/minute to 1 3 km (7 nm) anti surface, b km (2 7 nm)
weight of shell 2 96 kg
anti-aircraft, DUCHAYLA (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Torpedoes: 6—21 ,7 m (550 mm) (2 triple) mountings 0. ECAN
L3; anti-submarine; active homing to 5 5 km (3 nm) at 25 knots,
warhead 200 kg, depth to 300 m (985 ft)
A/S mortars: 1 Creusot Loire 375 mm Mk 54 6 tubed trainable
launcher O, range 1 600 m, warhead 1 07 kg
Countermeasures: ESM ARBR 10, radar warning
Fire control: Mk 73 MFCS SENIT 2 action data automation.
Radars: Air search Thomson-CSF DRBV 22 Q, D band
Hughes SPS 39A or B 9, E/F band
Surface search: DRBV 31 band , I
Fire control Two Raytheon SPG 51 B O, G/l band (for missiles)
DRBC31 O, I band (for guns)
Tacan:URN20
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 24, hull mounted, attack,
medium frequency.
DUBAI; active attack.
Programmes: First two ships of the class paid off in 1982 and
1984 to provide SAM missile systems for F-70 AA Dupetit
Thouats put into special reserve in March 1 988 Du Chayla due
topay off in 1 990 when Jean Bart commissions
DUCHAYLA 11/ 1987. van Gtnderen Collection
1 TYPE F65
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ACONIT D609 e% F703) Lorient Naval Dockyard Jan 1966 7 Mar 1970 30 Mar 1973
Displacement, tons: 3 500 standard, 3 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 6 7 44 1 8 9
(127 134 58)
Main machinery: 1 Rateau geared steam turbine, 28 650 shp, 1
shaft 2 automatic boilers 842F (450C)
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 228 (1 5 officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 Aerospatiale MM
40 Exocet O, inertial cruise;
active radarhoming to 70 km (40 nm) atO 9 Mach; warhead 165
kg: sea-skimmer LCuJJ
A/S: Latecoere Malafon 0. L4 acoustic homing torpedo (speed 30
knots) as payload: range 13 km (7 nm) at 450 knots; warhead
100 kg; 13 missiles (Scale 7 . 7200;
Guns: 2 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (W0mm)/55 Mod 68 automatic 9;
dual purpose; 80° elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9
nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4 4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
13,5 kg
Torpedoes: 2 launchers 10 ECAN L5; anti-submarine, active/
passive homing to 7 km (9 nm) at 35 knots, warhead 1 50 kg
1
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8 barrelled
trainable launchers; Chaff to km in distraction and centroid
1
patterns Nixie, towed torpedo decoy
ESM: ARBR 6, radar warning
1
ECM: ARBB32;|ammer
Fire control: SENIT 3 action data automation
Radars: Air search: DRBV 22A O; D band
Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 15 0, E/F band
Navigation DRBN 32, band I
Fire control: DRBC 32B 0; l/J band (for guns)
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23, hull-mounted, active search
and attack; 5 kHz.
DUBV43 O; VDS, medium frequency, tows at up to 24 knots at
200 m
Programmes: Forerunner of the F 67 Type A one-off class
ordered under 965 programme Due to pay off in 1 999
1
Modernisation: Space was left for a second quadruple Exocet
launcher and this has now been fitted To be fitted with DSBV
61 /62 passive sonar towed array in due course.
Operational: Atlantic Squadron
ACONIT 1988
184 FRANCE / Frigates
FRIGATES
+ 3+ (3) "FL 3000" CLASS (LIGHT FRIGATES)
Name No Builders Commissioned
LA FAYETTE Lorient Naval Dockyard 1994
SURCOUF — Lorient Naval Dockyard 1995
COURBET — Lorient Naval Dockyard 1996
Displacement, tons: 3 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 390 4 oa, 360 9 pp 45 3 1 3 1
(119 110 13 8-4)
Main machinery: CODAD, 4 diesels; 20 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 56 1 O
Missiles: SSM 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet O: active ladai
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach, waihead 165 kg
sea-skimmer
SAM Thomson-CSF Ciotale Navale octuple launcher 0, com
LAFAYETTE (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
mand guidance, IR homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 1 2 Mach
warhead 14 kg Could be replaced by 2 Aster SAAM (when
available) ©
Guns: 1 Creusol Loire 3 9in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 O,
elevation, 60 80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm). weight of Fire control: Probably SENIT5actiondataautomation Syracuse Programmes: Officially described as 'Fregates Legeres' and
shell! 3 5 kg IISatcom O designed specifically for service on overseas stations First three
2 DCIM 20 mm, 720 lounds/minute to 1 km i-S 5 nm) 2 - 1 2 7 Radars: All/surface search; Sea Tiger (DRBV 15) 0; E/Fband ordered 12 April 1988; to be built at Lorient Dockyard. First to
mm MGs Navigation 2 Racal Decca 1226 <E), band (one for helo I commission in 1 994 Five more to follow at 1 8 month intervals
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE Dagaie Q 10-bairelled control) Structure: Space left for an Aster SAAM launcher forward of the
trainable launchers. Chaff and IR flares SLATanti-wake homing Fire control Castor II <l>, I band bridge and a second could replace Crotale Superstructure
torpedoes system (when available) Arabel for Aster SAAM (if fitted) inclines at 1 to the vertical to reduce radar echoing area SLAT
ESM ARBR 17 9, ladai intercept Sonars: Possibly one hull mounted, active search and attack. anti-torpedo system may be fitted when available.
DIBV lOVampir O, IR detector
ECM: ARBB 33, lammer Helicopters: 1 SA 365F Dauphin oi 1 NFH 90 «B
+ 6 + (4) "SURVEILLANCE" TYPE (LIGHT FRIGATES)
Name No Builders Commissioned
FLOREAL F800 Chantiersde LAtlantique 1990
PRAIRIAL F801 Chantiersde L Atlantique 1991
Displacement, tons: 2 600 standard; 2 850 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 306 8 45 9 1 4 1
(93 5 14-4 31
Main machinery: CODAD, 4 diesels, 8 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp
propellers
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 9 000 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 1 00 plus 24 spare berths for marines
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
40 Exocet O, active radar
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 165 kg,
sea -skimmer
SAM 2 Matra Sadral sextuple launchers Q, Mistral, IR homing to
6 km (3 3 nm) at 2 5 Mach, warhead 3 kg FLOREAL (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (100 mm) 155 Mod 68 O, 80
elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 nm). weight of
shell 13 5kg Helicopters: 1 AS 332F Super Puma Structure: Built to merchant marine standards with stabilisers
2 DCN 20 mm O, 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5nm) and air conditioning Has four freight bunkers of total capacity
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE Dagaie, 10 baiielled Programmes: Officially described as Fregates de Surveillance' 350 cu m
trainable launchers. Chaff and IR flares and designed to operate in the offshore zone in low intensity Operational; Endurance, 50 days Fuel oil, 390 tons
ESM ARBR 1 7. radar intercept opeiations ordered on 12 April 1988, to be built at
First six
Fire control: CSEE Napr optronic director Syracuse Satcom Chantiers de LAtlantique, St Nazaire, with weapon systems to
Radars: Air/surface search Sea Tiger (DRBV 15) 0, E/Fband be fitted by DCAN Lorient First of class to be delivered at the
Navigation Racal Decca 1226 O. band I end of 1 990 with the others following at six month intervals
FLOREAL (model) 1988 Alsthom Atlantique
Frigates /FRANCE 185
7 "COMMANDANT RIVIERE" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
COMMANDANT BO RY F726 LorienI Naval Dockyard Mar 1958 Oct 1958 5 Mar 1964
AMIRALCHARNER F727 Lorient Naval Dockyard Nov 1958 Mar 1960 14 Dec 1962
DOUDARTDE LAGREE F728 Lorient Naval Dockyard Mar 1960 Apr 1961 1 May 1963
BALNY F729 LorieritNaval Dockyard Mar 1960 Mar 1962 1 Feb 1970
COMMANDANT BOURDAIS F740 LorieritNaval Dockyard Apr 1959 Apr 1961 10 Mar 1963
PROTET F748 Lorient Naval Dockyard Sep 1961 Dec 1962 1 May 1964
ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU HENRY F749 Lorient Naval Dockyard Sep 1962 Dec 1963 1 Jan 1965
Displacement, tons: 1 750 standard. 2 250 full load
1650 standard. 950 full load (Balny)
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 336 9 « 38 4 14 1
^702 7 117 43)
Main machinery: 4 SEMI- Pielstick 1 2PC series diesels. 1 6 000
bhp. 2 shafts
CODAG; 2— 16-cyl diesels. 1 TG Turbomeca M38. 1 sfiaft. vp
screw (Balny)
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 7 500 at 1 5 knots. 8 000 at 1 2
knots (Balny)
Complement: 167 (lOofficets) COMMANDANTE RIVIERE" Class (r^oxBALNY) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturlon
Missiles: SSM MM
38 Exocet (not fitted in
4 Aerospatiale
Balny) O: active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach,
warhead 1 65 kg; sea-skimmer
Guns: 2 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (100 mm) 155 Mod 1953 automatic
0. dual purpose, 80" elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km
(9 nm) anti-surface, 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
135kg
2 Hispano Suiza 30 mm/70 0,83" elevation. 600 rounds/minute
to 8 5 km (4 8 nm) anti-aircraft
Torpedoes: 6—21 (533 mm) (2 triple) tubes O ECAN L3.
in
anti-submarine, active homing to 5 5 km (3 nm) at 25 knots.
warhead 200 kg. depth to 300 m (985 ft)
l\.IS mortars: 1 Mortier 305 mm 4-barrelled launcher 9.
automatic loading, range 2 700 m. warhead 227 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 CSEE Dagaie 10-barrelled tram-
able launchers 0, Chaff and IR flares, H-J band
ESM ARBR 16, radar warning
Radars: Air/surface search Thomson CSF DRBV 22A O. D
band
Navigation Racal Decca 1226. band I
Fire control DRBC 32C O; l/J band.
Sonars: EDO SOS 17. hull-mounted, active search, medium
frequency.
Thomson Sintra DUBA 3, active attack
COMMANDANT BOURDAIS 1^S7 GioiQio Ana
Programmes: Commandant Riviere began a ma|or conversion
on 26 January 1 984 at Lorient This included a widening of the
quarterdeck to enable new sonar equipment to be fitted for trials
purposes and she replaced L Agenais on 1 5 January 1 986 (See
Trials/ Research ships section) Balny was made the CODAG Operational: Can carry a senior officer and staff If necessary a Sales: Victor Schoelcher sold to Uruguay 30 September 1988
trials ship in 1964 force of 80 soldiers can be embarked as well as two 30 ft (9 m) Two more will piobably follow in due course
Service lives: C Bourdais, A Charner and E de V Henry. 1990, LCPs with a capacity of 25 men at 1 1 knots
O de Lagree and C Bory, 1 991 Piotet, 1 992; Balny, . 1 994 To Training squadron (Atlantic). C Bourdais. Pacific, three ships.
be replaced by new classes of Light Frigates Indian Ocean, three ships
COMMANDANT BORY 1011988. Royal Australian Navy
186 FRANCE / Frigates
17 "D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES (TYPE A 69)" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid do Afn Launched Commissioned
DESTIENNE DORVES F781 Lorient Nava Dockyard
I 1 Sep 1972 1 June 1973 10 Sep 1976
AMYOTDINVILLE F782 Lorient Naval Dockyard
I Sep 1973 30 Nov 1974 13 Oct 1976
DROGOU F783 Lorient Naval Dockyard
I 1 Oct 1973 30 Nov 1974 30 Sep 1976
DETROYAT F784 Lorient Naval I Dockyard 15 Dec 1974 31 Jan 1976 4 May 1977
JEAN MOULIN F785 Lorient Naval I Dockyard 15 Jan 1975 31 Jan 1976 11 May 1977
QUARTIER MAITRE ANQUETIL F786 Lorient Naval I Dockyard 1 Aug 1975 7 Aug 1976 4 Feb 1978
COMMANDANT DE PIMODAN F787 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 1 Sep 1975 7 Aug 1976 20 May 1978
SECOND MAITRE LE BIHAN F788 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 1 Nov 1976 13 Aug 1977 7 July 1979
LIEUTENANT DE VAISSEAU LE HENAFF F789 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 21 Mar 1977 16 Sep 1978 13 Feb 1980
LIEUTENANT DE VAISSEAU LAVALLEE F790 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 1 Nov 1977 29 May 1979 16 Aug 1980
COMMANDANT LHERMINIER F791 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 29 May 1979 7 Mar 1981 22 Feb 1986
PREMIER MAlTRE LHER F792 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 24July 1979 28 Junel980 5 Dec 1981
COMMANDANT BLAISON F793 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 15 Nov 1979 7 Mar 1981 28 Apr 1982
ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU JACOUBET F794 Lorient Naval I Dockyard June 1980 28 Sep 1981 23 Oct 1982
COMMANDANT DUCUING F795 Lorient Naval I Dockyard 1 Oct 1980 28 Sep 1981 17 Mar 1983
COMMANDANT BIROT F796 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 23 Mar 1981 22 May 1982 14Mar 1984
COMMANDANT BOUAN F797 Lorient Nava I Dockyard 12 Oct 1981 23 Apr 1983 1 Nov 1984
Displacement, tons: 950 standard, 1 170 (1 250, later ships)
full load
Dimensions, teet (metres): 262 5 33 8" 18 (sonar)
(80 103-5 5)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2-V400 diesels (12
PA6 BIG in F 791 000 bhp. 2 shafts, cp propellers
), 1 2
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 92 (7 officers)
\
i_^^_^LM£aU€
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (F 792-797 only)
/
O, active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 9 Mach: warhead
1 65 kg; sea-skimmet (Scale 1 900).fanSturton
2 MM
38 (F 781, 783, 784, 786 and 787) All will gel MM 40 in
due course.
Guns: 1 Creusot Loire 3 9 in (700mm)/b5 Mod 68 automatic 0,
80° elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm)
a nti- surface, 8 km f'4 4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 3 5 kg,
2 DCN 20 mm 0, 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5nm)
Torpedoes: 4 fixed tubes O ECAN L3, anti-submarine, active
homing to 5 5 km (3 nm) at 25 knots, warhead 200 kg and
ECAN L5; dual purpose; active/passive homing to 1 7 km (9 nm)
at 35 knots; warhead 1 50 kg
A/S mortars: 1 Creusot Loire 375 mm Mk 54 6-tubed trainable
launcher 0; range 600 m; warhead 1 07 kg
1
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie 10-barrelled train-
able launchers (fitted from F 792 onwards, remainder to be fitted
at firstsubsequent refit) O, Chaff and IR flares, H- J band
Nixie torpedo decoy
ESM ARBR 16, radar warning
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system
Radars: Air/surface search, Thomson CSF DRBV 51 A O, G
band
Navigation Racal Decca 1 226, band I
Fire control DRBC 32E O, l/J band
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBA 25, hull-mounted; search and
attack, medium frequency
Programmes: Classified as "Avisos" Service lives The first three
due to pay off in 1996 and then regularly until Commandant
Bouan in 2004
Structure: Jean Moulin F 785 has a modified funnel, a feature of
all later ships Commandant L'Herminier, F 791, fitted with
12PA6 BTC Diesels Rapides as trial for Type F 70 Became
operational in February 1 986
COMMANDANT BOUAN (MM40 fitted) 2m ',
A Toremans
Operational: Endurance, 15 days and primarily intended for
coastal A/S operations Also available for overseas patrols and
can carry an extra detachment of one officer and 17 men Sales; The original Lieutenant de Vaisseau Le Henaff and
Deployment 1st Division d'Avisos, Cherbourg (3 ships), 2nd Commandant IHerminier sold to South Africa in 1976 while
Division d'Avisos, Brest (4 ships), 3rd Division d'Avisos, Toulon under construction Asa result of the UN embargo on arms sales
(3 ships), 4th Division d Avisos, Brest (4 ships), 5th Division to South Africa, they were sold to Argentina in September 1 978
d'Avisos, Toulon (3 ships) followed by a third, specially built
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Shipbome aircraft / FRANCE 1 87
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 1 2 Dassault Etendard IV P Numbers/Type: 34 Aerospatiale SA 31 98 Alouette III
Operational speed: Mach 02 1 Operational speed: 1 3 knots (210 km/f})
1
Service ceiling: 49 000 ft (15 000 m) Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m)
Range: 520 nm (2 817 km)
1 Range: 290 nm (540km)
Role/Weapon systems: Primary role is photo-reconnaissance and overwater surveillance, armed Role/Weapon systems: General purpose helicopter, replaced by Lynx for ASW, now used for trials,
IV M version Is retained for training, carrier-borne and land based depending on needs Sensors surveillance and training tasks, secondary ASW role Sensors Some radar/MAD equipped
Up to 5 X Omera cameras Weapons: Unarmed Weapons: ASW; 1 ' Mk 46 torpedo, depth bombs.
ETENDARD IV-P 1988. French Navy
Numbers/Type: 3 Aerospatiale SA 365F Dauphin 2
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 hmlh)
Service ceiling: 15 000 ft (4 575 m)
Range: 410 nm (758km)
Role/Weapon systems: Replace Alouette III for car ler-borne SAR Sensors Search radar
Weapons: Unarmed,
ALOUETTE III . French Navy
Numbers/Type: 63 Dassault- Breguet Super Etendard
Operational speed: Approx Mach 1
Service ceiling: 45 000 ft (13 700m)
Range: 920 nm (1 682km)
Role/ Weapon systems: Carrier borne strike fighter with limited air defence role with nuclear strike.
Sensors Thomson CSF Agave radar, ECM/ESM Weapons Strike, 2 AN-52 nuclear bombs
(from 988, ASMP stand-off weapon), 2 1 tons of underwing stores including Exocet Defence, 4
1
« Magic AAM and drop tanks Self protection, 2 30 mm DEFA cannon
1988 Aerospatiale
Numbers/Type: 21 Breguet Br 1050 Alize
Operational speed: 254 knots (470kmlh)
Service ceiling: 26 250ft (8000m)
Range: 350 nm (2 500km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: ASW and strike aircraft embarked in CVLs for surface search, ASV and
ASW roles: updated 985 86 for 1990s role Sensors Thomson-CSF Iguane surveillance radar,
1
sonobuoys, ECM/ESM Weapons: ASW; 1 » torpedo or 3 « 160 kg depth bombs or 1 « nuclear
depth bomb, ASV, 2 AS1 2 missiles and 6 rockets or 2 Malra R530 ASMs
SUPER ETENDARD (with ASMP) 1988. Aerospatiale
Numbers/Type: 36Westland Lynx Mks2/4(FN)
Operational speed: 25 knots (232 km/h)
1
Service ceiling: 12 500 ft (3 810m)
ALIZE Range: 320 nm (593 km)
7987, Breguet
Role/Weapon systems: Sole French ASW helicopter, embarked in destroyers and deployed on
training tasks, two carried on CVL for SAR Sensors. Omera 31 search radar, Alcatel dipping sonar,
sonobuoys Weapons ASV. 4 AS12 missiles/SFIM M335 sight ASW: 2 Mk 46 Mod 1 or
Numbers/Type: 23 LTV F-8E(FN) Crusader (to be replaced by a squadron of Rafale Marine in
Murene torpedoes, or depili li.init's m
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1 ii
about 1993)
Operational speed: 868 knots (1 610km/h)
Service ceiling: 50 000 ft (15 240m)
Range: 740 nm (1 370km)
Role/Weapon systems: Carrier borne air defence fighter modified for French needs Sensors:
Search/attack radar, ECM Weapons: AD; 4 Magic AAM or 2 -R530 AAM, Self protection, 4 «
>
20 mm cannon.
CRUSADER 1984 LYNX (with Murene 1987, Thomson Sintra
1 88 FRANCE / Land-based maritime aircraft (front line) — Amphibious forces
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
rOumbers/Type: 7 Aerospatiale SA 321 G Super Frelon
1 Numbers/Type: 8 Dassault- Breguet Falcon 10MER
Operational speed; 148 knots (275 km/h} Operational speed: 492 knots (972 km/h)
Service celling: 10 170 It ("J WOm) Service ceiling: 35 500 ft ('70 670 mj
Range: 442 nm (820 km} Range: 920 nm (3 560km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Formerly ASW helicopter, now used and support tasks; for assault Role/Weapon systems: Primary aircrew/ECM training role in peacetime but also has overwater
possible update for ASV not proceeded with but radar updated; provision for 27 passengers surveillance role in wartime; France sole user Sensors Underwmg ECM/ESM/EW system as well
Sensors: Omera ORB search radar. Weapons: Provision for 7 62 mm machine gun as search radar. Weapons: Unarmed.
Numbers/Type: 32 Breguet Atlantic 1 (New aircraft 2 in 1988. 3 in 1989. 5 or 6 per year
thereafter)
Operational speed: 355 knots (658 km/h) Numbers/Type: 5 Dassault-Breguet Gardian.
Service ceiling: 32 800 ft f 70 000 m; Operational speed: 470 knots (870 km/h).
Range: 4 855 nm (-e 995 km) Service ceiling: 45 000 ft ('7 J 775 mj
Role/Weapon systems: Maritime reconnaissance carried out in Atlantic and Mediterranean; may Range: 2 425 nm (4490km)
be deployed to Pacific Primarily ASW but useful ASV role, replaced by Atlantique 2 from 1988 Role/Weapon systems: Maritime reconnaissance role in French Pacific area with limited strike
Sensors Thomson CSF radar. ECM/ESM, MAD, sonobuoys Weapons ASW; 9 torpedoes lole Sensors Thomson-CSF Varan radar. Omega navigation, ECM/ESM pods Weapons: ASV,
(including Mk 46) or depth bombs and mines ASV. 2 AS1 2 or R530 ASMs plus 2 rockets can carry 4 AM 39 Exocet missiles or podded guns or rocket launchers
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
+ 1 "TCD90" CLASS (LANDING SHIPS (DOCK) (TCDs))
Name No Bui/ders Laid down Launched Commissioned
FOUDRE L9011 Brest Naval Dockyard 26 Mar 1986 1 9 Nov 988 1 1991
Displacement, tons: 9 300 light. 1 1 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 551 77 1 1 7 (30 2 flooded)
l'76S -235-52(92))
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 1 6 PC 2 5 V400 diesels;
600 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers, bow thruster. 700 hp
21
Speed, knots: 21 Range, miles: 1 1 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 210
Military lift: 470 troops plus 1 810 tons load, 2 CDICor 1 CTM
or P 400 patrol craft
1
Missiles: SAM 2 Matra Sadral sextuple launchers. Mistral, IR j If
homing to 6 km ("3 5 nm) at 2 5 Mach. warhead 3 kg 2r^
Guns: 2 DCN 40 mm (twin) 4 DCN 20 mm
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca RM 1229, band I
Helicopters: 4 AS 332F Super Puma
Programmes: First ordered 5 November 1 984 Second and third
(L 901 2 and 901 3) postponed until the 1 990s
Structure: Designed to take a mechanised regiment of the Rapid
Action Force and act as a logistic support ship Extensive
command and hospital facilities include two operating theatres
and 30 beds
Operational: Two landing spots on flight deck plus one on deck
well rolling cover Syracuse Satcom fitted Could carry up to
1 600 troops in emergency
FOUDRE an 988. J y Rutml
2 "OURAGAN" CLASS (LANDING SHIPS (DOCK) (TCDs))
Name No Bui/ders Laid down Launched Commissioned
OURAGAN L9021 Brest Naval Dockyard June 1962 9 Nov 1963 1 June 1965
ORAGE L9022 Brest Naval Dockyard June 1 966 22 Apr 1967 1 Apr 1968
Displacement, tons: 5 800 light, 8 500 full load. 1 5 000 when
fully docked down
Dimensions, feet (metres): 488 9 75 4 17 7 (28 5
flooded) (749 23 54(87))
- -
Main machinery: 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 8 600 bhp, 2 shafts,
cp propellers
Speed, knots: 1 7 Range, miles: 9 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 238 (lOofficers)
Military lift: 343 troops (plus 129 short haul only). 2 LCTs
(EDIC) with 1 1 light tanks each or 18 loaded LCMs Type VI;
logistic load 1 500 tons. 2 cranes (35 tons each)
Guns: 2 —
4 7 in (720 mm) mortars, 42 rounds/minute to 20 km
( 7 7 nm). weight of shell 24 kg
4 Bofors 40 mm, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm)
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1 226. band I
Sonars: EDO SOS- 17 (Ouragan). search, medium frequency
Helicopters: 4 SA 321 G Super Frelon or 1 SA 31 98 Alouette III
Programmes: Ouiagan completed for trials in 1964 Service
lives Ou/ejgan 1 990, Owge 1993
Structure: Normal helicopter platform for operating three Super
Frelon or 1 Alouette 1 1 1 plus a portable platform for a further one
Super Frelon Bridge is on the starboard side
or three Alouette III
Three LCVPs can also be carried Extensive workshops
—
Operational: Typical loads 18 Super Frelon or 80 Alouette III
helicopters or 120AMX 13 tanks or 84 DUKWs or 340 Jeeps or
1 2 —
50 ton barges A 400 ton ship can be docked Command
facilities for directing amphibious and helicopter operations
Both ships m Atlantic Fleet although they regularly deploy
worldwide
OURAGAN 7 0/7 986. J y Robert
Amphibious forces / FRANCE 1 89
1 "BOUGAINVILLE" CLASS (BTS)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BOUGAINVILLE L9077 Chantier Dubigeon, Nantes 28 Jan 1986 3 Oct 1986 June 1988
Displacement, tons: 4 876 standard, 5 1 00 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 372 3, 344 4 wl « 55 8 " 14 1
(113 5 105 17-4 3)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 85 3 558(26 17) •
Main machinery: 2 SACM,/MGO 95/1 2 RVR diesels, 4 800 1 hp,
2 shafts, vp propellers, bow thrusters
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 53 (6 officers) plus 10 staff
Military liff 500 troops for 8 days, 1 1 80 tons cargo, 2 LCU in
support or 1 LCP plus 2 LCM for amphibious role
Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation 2 Dacca 1 226, I band
Helicopters: Platform for 2 AS 332B Super Puma
Programmes: Ordered November 1984 for the Direction du
Centre d'Experimentations Nucleaires (DIRCEN) As Chantier
Dubigeon closed down after her launch she was completed by
Chantier de I'Atlantique of the Alsthorn group
Structure: Well size is 78 10
2 m (256 J3 5 ft; The intention
was to be able to take an EDIC Ml in the well dock but this has not
proved possible, it can receive tugs and one BSR or two CTMs,
containers, mixed bulk cargo Has extensive repair workshops
and repair facilities for helicopters Can act as mobile crew
accommodation and has medical facilities. Storerooms for spare
parts, victuals and ammunition Hull to civilian standards
Carries a 37 ton crane
Operational: Completed sea trials 25 February 1 988 Now in the
Pacific Squadron for use at the nuclear test base
BOUGAINVILLE 1988. Alsthom
2 "EDIC 700" CLASS (LOT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
L9051 SFCN, Villeneuve 13 June 1987
L9052 SFCN, Villeneuve 19 Dec 1987
Displacement, tons: 736 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 93 6 - 38 1 5&(59 116- 17)
Main machinery: 2 SACM M60 Type VI 2 ASM diesels, 1 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 800 at 1 2 knots 1
Complement: 23
Guns: 2 DCN 20 mm. 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: Ordered 10 March 1986 and launched on 3 March 1987 and 10 September 1987
EDIC III Based at the Pacific Test Centre (L9051 and Jibouti (L9052)
respectively. Rated as )
1985. French Navy
6 "EDIC" CLASS (LCT)
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L9070(29Mai 1967) L9074(7Feb1970) L9094 (12 June 1959)
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L 9072 (1968) L9092(17Feb1959) L9096(11 Oct 1958)
Displacement, tons: 635 (L 9070). 650 (L 9092)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 5 39 2 4 5 f 591
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Mam machinery: MGO diesels, 1 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 1 800 at 8 knots
L a fJ b t
Complement: 1 7
Military lift: 5 LVTs or 1 1 lorries
Guns: 2 DCN 20 mm
Comment: L 9095 to Senegal 1 July 1974 as La Faience L 9096 to Lebanon 7 November 1983
6:1987. Haitnmt Ehlers (subsequently returned) L 9052 translerred to Madagascar in 1 985 and renamed Aina Vao Vao Of
the remainder two are deployed to the Pacific Test Range (i 9072. L 9074), the rest are either at
Toulon or Lorient Being replaced by the CDICs
5"BATRAL"TYPE (LIGHT TRANSPORTS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
CHAMPLAIN L9030 Brest Naval Dockyard 5 Oct 1974 y-e
FRANCIS GARNIER L9031 Brest Naval Dockyard 21 June 1974
DUMONTDURVILLE L9032 CMN, Cherbourg 5 Feb 1983
JACQUES CARTIER L9033 CMN, Cherbourg 29 Sep 1983
LAGRANDIERE L9034 CMN, Cherbourg 21 Jan 1987
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Displacement, tons: 750 standard; 1 330(1 400, second pair) full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 262 4 « 42 6 » 7 9 (80 * 13 « 2 4)
Main machinery: 2 SACM V 2 diesels, 3 600 hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers
1
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 3 knots
1
Complement: 39 (3 officers)
Military lift: 1 38 troops (180 in second pair); 12 vehicles, 350 tons load; 10 ton crane
Guns:2Bofors40mm(L9030, L9031) 2 DCN 20 mm (L 9032, L 9033) 1- 81 mm mortar 2—12 7
mm MGs
Radars: Navigation: DRBN 32; I band
Sonars: Two; hull-mounted
Helicopters: 1 SA 31 98 Alouette III
Programmes: First two launched. 17 November 1973 Second pair ordered 1980 Classified as
Batral 3F, DumonI DUrville floated out 27 November 1981, with trials in September 1982.
Jacques Cartiei launched 28 April 1982 with trials June- July 1983. La Grandiere launched 15
December 1985, trials began June 1986
Structure: 40 ton bow ramp; stowage for vehicles above and below decks. One LCVP and one
LCPS carried. Helicopter landing platform. Last three of class have bridge one deck higher
Operational: Deployment: LaGrandieie. Indian Ocean; f. Gamier, Lorient; D DUrville. Papeete; J
Cartiei. New Caledonia; Champlain. Lorient
Sales: Ships of this class built for Chile, Gabon, Ivory Coast and Morocco, La Grandiere was also
built for Gabon under Clause 29 arrangements but funds were not available L9096 79S7, French Navy
1 90 FRANCE / Amphibious forces — Light forces
2"CDIC" CLASS (LCT) 28LCM8S
L9061 L9062 CTI\/11-28
Displacement, tons: 380 light, 710 full load Displacement, tons: 56 standard. 1 50 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 194 9 39 5.9 ('59 4 119- 18) Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 « 21 « 4 2 (23.8 - 6 4 >>
1 .3)
Main machinery: 2 SACM UD30 VI 2 diesels; 1 080 hp, 2 shafts Main machinery: 2 Poyaud diesels; 225 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 1 000 at
1 knots 1 Speed, knots: 9 5 Range, miles: 350 at 8 knots
Complement: 12 (1 officer) Complement: 6
Military lift: 336 tons Military hft: 90 tons
Guns: 2 DCN 20 mm 2 — 1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: First series of 6 built 966-70 and so far four have been deleted Second series built at
1 1
Comment: First laid down April 987 1 at Garenne Commissioned for sea trials
Chantier Villeneuve la CMN, Cherbourg 982 88 All have a bow ramp but the second series has a different shaped pilot
1
20 June 1988 Second launched 3 November 988 CDIC (Chalandde Debar quemeni d'lnfanterie
1 house
et de Chars) designed to replace the EDICs and specially built to work with "Foudre" class.
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1055 1056 1057 1058
Comment: Of 52 tons full load and 8 knots. Two LCMs, 1057 and 1058. built in Reunion for service
at Mayotte Naval Base. Completed March 1983 7036 deleted in December 1986. 7055 in
L9061 an 988. J y Robert December 1987
LIGHT FORCES
10 "PaOO" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-PATROL) FORCE DESURFACE A MISSIONS CIVILES— FSMC
Name No Builders Commissioned This designation is applied to a programme of ships and craft designed for offshore and coastal patrol,
LAUDACIEUSE P682 CMN. Cherbourg 18 Sep 1986 fishery protection, maritime traffic surveillance, antt-pollutton duties and search and rescue, all being
LABOUDEUSE P683 CMN, Cherbourg 15 Jan 1987 manned by the Navy
LACAPRICIEUSE P684 CMN, Cherbourg 13 Mar 1987
LAFOUGUEUSE P685 CMN, Cherbourg 13 Mar 1987
LAGLORIEUSE P686 CMN, Cherbourg 18 Apr 1987
LAGRACIEUSE P687 CMN, Cherbourg 17 July 1987 Name No. Builders Commissioned
LAMOQUEUSE P688 CMN, Cherbourg 18 Apr 1987 ALBATROS (ex Were) P6! Ch de la Seme Maritime 1967
LARAILLEUSE P689 CMN, Cherbourg 16 May 1987
LARIEUSE P690 CMN, Cherbourg 13 June 1987 Displacement, tons: 2 500 full load
LATAPAGEUSE P691 CMN, Cherbourg 1 1 Feb 1 988
Dimensions, feet (metres): 278 1 « 44.3 < 18 4 ('S4.S x 13 5 5 6) >^
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 3 MAN/AEG diesel generators; 1 AEG electric motor; 3 450 hp
(diesel generators), 1 shaft
Displacement, tons: 406 standard, 454 full load Speed, knots: 1 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 78 6 26 2 8 5 (54 5 8 2 5) Complement: 46 (6 officers) plus 16 passengers
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 16PA4 \/200 VGDS diesels, 8 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Speed, knots: 24 5 Range, miles: 4 200 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 24 (3 officers) plus 20 passengers Comment: Former trawler boughtm April 1 983 from Compagnie Nav Caennaise for conversion
into a patrol ship Commissioned 19 May 1984 Conducts patrols from Reunron to Kerguelen.
Missiles: SAM Matra Sadral PDMS may replace 20 mm gun Crozet, St Paul and Amsterdam Islands with occasional deployments to South Pacific, Can carry
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 1 DCN 20 mm Mk F2 1 —7 62mm MG 200 tons cargo, has extensive sick berth arrangements and VIP accommodation.
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1 226; I band
Programmes: First six ordered in May 1 982, with further four in March 1 984 The original engines
were unsatisfactory Replacements were ordered and construction was slowed Those
of this class
completed were laid up at Lorient until new engines became available This class relieved the
"Patra" fast patrol craft which have all transferred to the Gendarmerie
Structure: Steel hull and superstructure protected by an upper deck bulwark Design modified from
original missile craft configuration Now capable of transporting personnel with appropriate
store-roomsOf more robust construction than previously planned to be used as overseas —
Can be converted for missile armament (MM 38) with dockyard assistance
transports-
L'Audacieuse has done trials with a VDS-12sonar
Operational: Deployments Antilles/Guyane; P 684, 685 Noumea, P 686, 688 Mayotte (Indian
Ocean), P 583, 690 Tahiti, P 687, 689 Cherbourg, P 682, 691
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LAUDACIEUSE 11987. HartmutEhlers 1986. hrenchNavy
Light forces — Mine warfare forces / FRANCE 1 91
Name No Buitdeis Commissioned + 6 + (4) "BAMO" TYPE (MINEHUNTER/SWEEPER)
STERNE P680 La PerriSre. Lorient 25 Oct 1980
GREBE — SFCN, Villeneuve La Garenne Sep 1989
NARVIK M 651 BIR HAKEIM M 653 GARIGLIANOIVI655
Displacement, tons: 380 (Sterne), 320 (Grebe) full load
AUTUN M652 COLMARM654 BERLAIIV1ENTM656
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1607 « 24 6 ' 9 2 (49 " 75 2 8) (Sterne)
Displacement, tons: 870 full load
Main machinery: 2 SACM diesels. 4 400 hp: electro hydraulic auxiliary propulsion on starboard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 oa; 1 52 9 wl 48 6 1 8 (52. 46 6
1 1 14 8-36)
50 hp; 2 shafts (Sterne)
shaft, 1
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 2 shafts; op propellers, bow thruster
2 Unidiesel UD 33 VI 2 RVR, 4 800 hp, 2 shafts (Grebe)
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 knots
Speed, knots: 20, 6 on auxiliary propulsion (Sterne). 23 (Grebe)
Complement: 46
Range, miles: 4 900 at 2 knots; 500 at 20 knots 1 1
Complement; 6 plus 7 passengers
Guns: 1 DON 40 mm 2— 12 7 mm MGs
1
Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs.
Countermeasures: MCM Will carry one or two remote controlled minehunting PAP with DUBM
60 sonar and television Mechanical, magnetic and acoustic (DCN AP4) sweeps
Comment: Sterne was the first ship for the FSMC Has active tank stabilisation Paid for by shipping
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBM 42; towed, active, high frequency, can be towed at 10 knots down
owners but manned and operated by navy. Grebe ordered 1 7 July 1 988. Different design and rated
to 300 m ('9S4 ft;
as an "Espadon 50" class.
Programmes: Designed by GESMA MCM establishment BAMO (Bailment Anti Mines
Oceanique) First six units funded in 987-91 second four planned from 1992 Narvik should
FY 1 .
be in service in 1 992 Some of the names are taken from the "Aggressive" class vessels which are
still in service
Structure: GRP hulls with a catamaran design This type of hull offers a larger working area than a
monohull of equivalent displacement Other claimed advantages include seakeeping, stability and
manoeuvrability May also be fitted with a hull mounted sonar set
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Name No Builders
MERCURE P765 CMN. Cherbourg
Displacement, tons: 31 5 light; 345 standard, 375 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 145 5 < 27 - H3(444 ' 8 3 4)
Main machinery: 2 MGO diesels, 2 500 bhp, 2 shafts BAMO type (model) '.
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Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 6 200 at 1 knots
Complement: 37 (5 officers)
Guns: 2 DCN 20 mm (twin)
Comment: Fitted as fishery protection vessel 1 979-80 with new diesels. extra deckhouses, rescue
equipment — all MS gear removed Six built for West Germany which were later transferred to
Turkey. Possibly to be replaced by Grebe
9 + 1 "ERIDAN" ("TRIPARTITE") CLASS (MINEHUNTERS)
Name No Laid down Launched Commissioned
ERIDAN M641 20 Dec 1977 2 Feb 1979 16 Apr 1984
CASSIOPEE M642 26 Mar 1979 28 Sep 1981 5 May 1984
ANDROMEDE M643 6 Mar 1980 22 May 1982 18 Oct 1984
PEGASE M644 22 Oct 1980 23 Apr 1983 30 May 1985
ORION M645 17 Aug 1981 6 Feb 1985 14 Jan 1986
CROIX DUSUD M646 22 Apr 1982 6 Feb 1985 14 Nov 1986
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AIGLE
LYRE
PERSEE
M647
M648
M649
Jan 1983
14 Oct 1983
30 Oct 1984
8 Mar 1986
15 Nov 1986
19 Mar 1988
1 July 1987
21 Dec 1987
4 Nov 1988
SAGITTAIRE M650 13 Nov 1985 — 1990
Displacement, tons: 51 standard. 595 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 168 9 - 292 - Q2 (51 5 8 9 2 5) •
Main machinery: 1 Brons Werkspoor A-RUB 21 5X 2 diesel, 2 280 bhp. single anticlockwise cp
1
screw by Lips. 2 20 hp motors for 2 active rudders. shaft, 2 bow thrusters
1 1
MERCURE 5/ 1984. van Gindeien Collection Speed, knots: 1 5, 7 on auxiliary propulsion Range, miles: 3 000 at 2 knots 1
Complement: 46 (5 officers)
Guns: DCN 20 mm Mk 20 F2 1
1 2 7 mm MG - 1
Countermeasures: MCM 2 PAP 104 systems, mechanical sweep gear AP-4 acoustic sweep
MINE WARFARE FORCES Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1 229 band I
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBM 21 B, hull mounted, active, high frequency, 100 kHz + 10kHz) (
1 "SIRIUS" CLASS (MINESWEEPER— COASTAL) Programmes: being built in Lorient Belgium, France and the Netherlands each agreed to build
All
1 5 ( 1 in Belgium with option on five more) Subsequently the French programme has been cut to
PHENIX M749 10, but may be increased again later Each country provides people to man a |omt bureau de
programme in Pans and builds its own GRP hulls to a central design Belgium provides all the
Displacement, tons: 400 standard, 440 full load electrical installations, France all the minehunting gear and some electronics and the Netherlands
Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 28 8 2 ("46 4 S 6 " 2 5)
1 - the propulsion systems
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick PA1 175 diesels; 2 000 bhp. 2 shafts Structure: GRP hull Equipment includes auto pilot and hovering; automatic radar navigation;
Speed, knots: 1 5. 1 5 when sweeping Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 knots
1
navigation aids by Loran and Syledis, Evec data system; Decca Hifix French ships have a slightly
Complement: 38 (3 officers) greater displacement (full load)
Guns: DCN 20 mm,
1
Operational: Minehunting, minesweeping, patrol, training, directing ship for unmanned mine
sweeping, HQ ship for diving operations and pollution control Pre-packed 5 ton modules of
Comment: Of wooden and aluminium alloy construction first commissioned 21 December 1 956 Of equipment to be embarked for separate tasks M 641 -646 based at Brest,remainder at Toulon
same general characteristics as the British "Ton" class. Built by CMN. Cherbourg Based at
Cherbourg To be deleted in 1 989
PHENIX 31 1988. Gilbert Gyssels CROIX DU SUD 3/1988. Gilbert Gyssels
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192 FRANCE / Mine warfare forces — Oceanographic and survey ships
5"CIRCE"CLASS (MiNEHUNTERS) DIVING TENDERS
Name No Builders Commissioned
CYB6LE M712 CMN, Cherbourg 28 Sep 1972 4 MCM DIVING SUPPORT SHIPS
CALLIOPE M713 CMN, Cherbourg 28 Sep 1972
CLIO M714 CMN. Cherbourg 18May 1972 Name No Builders Commissioned
CIRC£ M715 CMN, Cherbourg 18May 1972 VULCAIN M611 La Perriere, Lorient 11 Oct 1986
CERES M716 CMN, Cherbourg 8 Mar 1973 PLUTON M622 La Perriere, Lorient 10 Dec 1986
ACHERON A 61 3 CMN, Cherbourg 21 Apr 1987
STYX M614 CMN, Cherbourg 22 July 1987
Displacement, tons: 460 standard, 495 normal, 51 lull load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 167 29 2 1 2 ("50 9 S 9 3 4; 1 Displacement, tons: 375 standard; 505 full load
Main machinery: MTU diesel: 1 800 bhp, single axial screw, 2 active rudders
1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 136 5 « 24 6 « 1 2 5 ('47 6 7 5 5fi;
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 2 knots
1 Main machinery: 2 SACM/MGO
75- VI 6- ASH R diesels, 2 200 hp, 2 shafts
1
Complement: 48 (4 officers) Speed, knots: 1 3 7 Range, miles: 2 800 at 1 3 knots, 7 400 at 9 knots
Complement: 14(1 officer) plus 4 divers
Guns: DCN 20 mm
1 Guns: 1 12 7— mm MG
Countermeasures: MCM The 9 ft (2 74 m) long PAP is propelled by two electric motors at 6 knots Radars: Navigation Decca 1 226, band I
and wire-guided to a maximum range of 500 m Fitted with a television camera, this machine
is
detects the mine and lays its 1 00 kg charge nearby This is then detonated by an ultra-sonic signal Comment: First pair ordered in December 1 984 Second pair ordered July 1 985 Designed to act as
These ships carry no normal minesweeping equipment support ships for clearance divers Vulcain launched 1 7 January 1 986, based at Cherbourg Pluton
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1 229, band I launched 1 3 May 1 986, based at Toulon Acheron launched 9 November 1 986, based at Toulon
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBM 20, hull mounted: active search, high frequency. and Styx launched 3 March 1987, based at Brest Modified "Chamois" (BSR) class design.
Programmes: Ordered in 1 968 Due for deletion 1 991 93 but will be retained until the mid 1 990s
Structure: Hull is constructed of laminated wood
Operational: All based at Cherbourg
J, VJUS Ljilbui! Gybse/s
6 Ex-US "AGGRESSIVE" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS/SWEEPERS)
OUISTREHAM {ex-MS05J3) M610 GARIGLIANO (ex /WS0 452) M617- 7/1987. Gilben Gyssels
ALENCOIM (ex-/MS0 45J) IV1612 BERLAIMONT {ex-MSO 500) M 620
CANTHO (ex-/WSO 476) M 61 5- BACCARAT (ex /WSO 505) M 623
'Mmehunter
Displacement, tons: 700 standard, 780 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 36 1 3 6 ('52 4 4 ;;
OCEANOGRAPHIC AND SURVEY SHIPS
7 ?
1 •
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8-268A diesels, 1 600 bhp, 2 shafts; vp propellers, bow
propulsion minehunters only
for
Speed, knots: 13 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 10 knots
Notes: (a) These ships are painted white
Complement: 58 (5 officers)
(b) A total of about 1 00 officers and technicians with oceanographic and hydrographic training is
employed in addition to the ships' companies listed here. They occupy the extra billets marked as
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60
1
"scientists
Countermeasures: MCM 5 minehunters have PAP 104 remote control vehicles, all have
minesweeping capabilities
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 229; band 1 I 2 + 2"BH2"CLASS
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBM 21 A (minehunters), hull -mounted, active search, high frequency,
100kHz( + 10kHz) Name No Builders Commissioned
DUBM 41 B (minesweepers); towed; side scanning, active search, high frequency LAPEROUSE A 791 Lorient Naval Dockyard 17 Mar 1988
BORDA A 792 Lorient Naval Dockyard 15 June 1988
Programmes: The USA transferred these MSOs to France in three batches during 1 953 Four paid ARAGO A 793 Lorient Naval Dockyard 1990
off to Reserve in 1 987 and have been deleted M 620 is now used as a Command and Control ship, LAPLACE A 795 CMN, Granol Quevilly 1991
replacing Loire
Modernisation: M 810, 61 2 and 623 have been modernised with improved DUBM 41 and Drague Displacement, tons: 970 standard, 1 00 full load 1
Accoustique' Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 93 5 35 8 1 9 ('59 1 70 9 J Sj
Structure: Alencon has a shorter funnel than the other minesweepers. The minehunter conversions Main machinery: 2 MGO 75 VI 2 RVR diesels, 2 500
1 hp, 2 cp propellers, bow thruster
have a different bridge superstructure and funnel Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 2 knots
1
Operational: Garigtiano in 'special reserve' from 31 December 1 988 Complement: 27 (2 officers) plus 1 1 scientists plus 7 spare berths
Radars: Navigation Decca 1 226, band I
Sonars: Thomson-CSF DUBM 42; active search; high frequency
Comment: To replace "L'Esperance "
and "LAstrolabe" classes Ordered under 1982 and 1986
Estimates, first pair on 24 July 1 984, virago 22 January 1 986 and Laplace 12 April 1988
Two variants BH2A — Carry Thomson Sintra DUBM 21 C sonar for detection of underwater
obstacles To be based at Brest —
(A 791 ), BH2C Carry two VH8 survey launches for hydrographic
work, mainly in the Pacific in due course (A 793 and 795) and at Brest (A 792)
te. -
411988. A Sheldon DuplaiK LAPEROUSE 79SS, French Navy
Oceanographic and survey ships — Service forces / FRANCE 1 93
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
DENTRECASTEAUX A 757 Brest Naval Dockyard 10 Oct 1970 L'ESPERANCE {ex Jacques Coeur) A 756 Gdynia 12 July 1969
L'ESTAFETTE (enjacques Cartier) A 766 Gdynia 16 Nov 1972
Displacement, tons: 2 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 292 - 42.7 x 1 4 4 ('S9 > 13 ' 4 4) Displacement, tons: 956 standard, 360 full load 1
Main machinery: 2 diesel-electric, 2 Schottel trainable and retractable auxiliary engines; 2 720 shp: Dimensions, feet (metres): 208 3 32 « 19 4 ("6^5 1 ' 98 < 5 9)
2cp propellers Main machinery: MAN diesels; 1 850 bhp
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 10 000 at 1 2 knots Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 7 500 at 1 3 knots
1
Complement: 79 (6 officers) plus 38 scientific staff Complement: 32 (3 officers) plus 1 4 scientists
Radars: Navigation Two Racal Dacca 1 226: band I
Helicopters: 1 SA 31 9B Alouette III Comment: Former trawlers built in 1 962 at Gdynia and purchased in 1 968-69 Adapted as survey
ships Based in Atlantic (L Esperance) and Pacific (L Estafette)
Comment; Tfiis ship was oceanographic surveys capable of working to
specially designed for
6 000 m (19686 ft). Carries one LCPS and three survey launches Serves in the Mediterranean
having replaced La Recherche in September 1 988-
L ESPERANCE 411986. Gilbert Gyssels
D ENTRECASTEAUX 4.1984. Michael D J Lennon
1 INSHORESURVEY CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
BOUSSOLE A 781 Chantlers de la Seme Maritime, Le Trait July 1964 Name No. Builders Commissioned
(ex-P681) CORAIL A 794 Thurn, Belgium 11 Apr 1967
Displacement, tons: 330 standard, 440 full load Displacement, tons: 54 8 light
Dimensions, feet (metres): 140 27 9 Q.b (427 • ' 85 '2 9) Dimensions, feet (metres): 58 4 ><161 «59('77S-49- 18)
Main machinery: 2 Baudoin DV 8 diesels, 800 bhp, 1 shaft, vp propeller Main machinery: Caterpillar diesel; 250 bhp. shaft
1 1
Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 2 knots Speed, knots: 1 3
Complement: 33 (1 officer) Complement: 7
Comment: Authorised under the 1961 programme Speciallydesignedforsurveysin tropical waters. Comment: Serves in Pacific, particularly in surveys of coral reefs
Carries a crane on either side of the funnel and has two 4 5 ton wireless-equipped survey craft
Based in Pacific until relieved by Laplace in about 1991.
BOUSSOLE (old number) French Navy CORAIL 1982. French Navy
SERVICE FORCES
Note: Thetwo support tankers Pen/70AS and Mascann (included in
1 988-89 edition) ate no longer on loan to the Navy
5 "DURANCE" CLASS (UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT TANKERS)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MEUSE A 607 Brest Naval Dockyard 2 June 1977 2 Dec 1978 21 Nov 1980
VAR A 608 Brest Naval Dockyard 8 May 1979 1 June 1981 29 Jan 1983
DURANCE A 629 Brest Naval Dockyard 12 Dec 1973 6 Sep 1975 1Dec 1976
MARNE A 630 Brest Naval Dockyard 4 Aug 1982 2 Feb 1985 7 Jan 1987
SOMME A 631 Normed. la Seyne 3 May 1985 3 Oct 1987 1989
Displacement, tons: 7 800 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 5 9 69 5 « 38 5 •
(157 3 21 2 108)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2 5 V400 diesels,
20 000 hp; 2 shafts: cp propellers
Speed, knots: 1 9 Range, miles: 9 000 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 42 (1 officers)
1
Cargo capacity: 7 500 Ions FFO. 500 diesel; 500 TR5 Avcat.
1
140 distilled water; 70 victuals; 50 munitions; 50 naval stores
1 1
(Durance). 5 000 tons FFO. 3 200 diesel; 800 TR5 Avcat; 1 30 1
distilled water; 170 victuals; 150 munitions. 50 naval stores
(Meuse). 5 090 tons FFO. 3 310 diesel. 1 090 TR5 Avcat; 260
distilled water; 1 80 munitions; 1 5 stores (Var and Maine)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm ('Durance; Bofors40mm. 2 DON 20 mm
1
(twin) (remainder), 4 — 2.7 mm MGs
1
Helicopters: 1 Lynx Mk 2/4
Programmes: Classed as Petrolier Ravitailleur d'Escadre (PRE). 41 7988. A She/don Duplan
Fifth ship ordered 24 January 984 and intended for export but
1
has been taken over by the Navy under Clause 29 Armed for
trials 27 September 1988 Operational: Var. Marne and Somme are designed to carry a Sales: One to Australia: two of similar design to Saudi Arabia
Structure: Four beam transfer positions and two astern, two of Maritime Zone staff or Commander of a Logistic Formation and a
the beam positions having heavy transfer capability Var and commando unit of up to 45 men Capable of accommodating
Marne differ from the others in several respects. The bridge 250 men Also fitted with Syracuse Satcom system Deployment:
extends further aft, boats are located either side of the funnel and Mediterranean. Var and Mouse. Atlantic, Durance. Indian
a crane is located between the gantries. Ocean. Marne
—
194 FRANCE /Service forces
1 SUPPORT/REPLENISHMENTTANKER (FAO)
Namp No Builders Launched Commissioned
PORTVENDRES — (Yugoslavia) 17 Feb 1973 Mar 1973
Displacement, tons: 31 000 full load
Measurement, tons: 25 253 dwt
Dimensions, feet (metres): 574 82 « 31 .8 (175 « 25 « 9 7)
Main machinery: Burmeister & 1 W.iin 6K74EF diesel: 10 600
bhp, 1 5hatl
Speed, knots: 1 5
Complement: 27
Comment: Chartered from SOFLUMAR on 4 August 1982 for a
year, which was renewed in 1983 Refitted for underway
replenishment This charter was necessitated by the deployment
of two tankers to the Indian Ocean Based in Mediterranean,
with support for other stations Belongs to the FAO (Flotte
Auxiliaire Occasionelle)
PORTVENDRES 711988. J. Y.Robert
5"RHII\I" CLASS (DEPOT and SUPPORT SHIPS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
LOIRE A615 Lorient Naval Dockyard 10 Oct 1967
GARONNE A617 Lorient Naval Dockyard 1 Sep 1965
RANGE A618 Lorient Naval Dockyard 5 Feb 1966 -T-'"
RHIN A 621 Lorient Naval Dockyard 1 Mar 1964 'T'.'
RHONE A 622 Lorient Naval Dockyard 1 Dec 1964
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Displacement, tons: 2 075 (2 320. Garonne and Loire) standard; 2 445 full load ''
Dimensions, feet (metres): 331 5 43 12 1 (101 1 13 1 37)
Main machinery: 2 SEMT- Pielstick diesels (16PA2V, Rhin and Rhone). (1 2PA4. flance, Loire and
\^ its* ,..,??
'5fe>i. unJiviftummlfi^^..
- n
Garonne). 3 300 bhp, shaft 1 46/5
Speed, knots: 6 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 3 knots
1 1
Complement: 148 (6 officers) (Rhin and Rhone). 150 (10 officers) and about 118 passengers
(Ranee). 221 (10 officers) (Garonne). 140 (9 officers) (Loire)
Guns: 3 Bofors40mm (Z-O/re, fl/i/nandW/idne) Bofors 40 mm, 2 DON 20 mm (Garonne) None in
1
Ranee
Radars: Air search DRBV 23C (in Ranee in addition)
Alt/surface search Thomson-CSF DRBV 50, D band
Helicopters: 3 SA 310B Alouette III (except Garonne)
1
Comment: Designed for supporting various classes of ships Have a 5 ton crane, carry two LCPs and LOIRE 9/1985. Gilbert Gyssels
have a helicopter platform (except Garonne) Rhin has a hangar and carries one helicopter. Ranee
carries three in her hangar Gaionne is designed as a Repair Workshop, Loire for minesweeper
support. Rhin for electronic maintenance and Rhone for submarines Ranee has been converted as 2SUPPORTTANKERS
a command and medical support ship for La Force d'Assistance Rapide with several modifications,
and is also used as flagship of the Fleet Training Centre (Mediterranean) Rhone operates in the PAPENOO {ex-Bom Queen) A 625
Atlantic, Garonne in the Indian ocean, Loire at Martinique and Rhm at Toulon Another ship PUNARUU (ex-Bow Cec//) A 632 "-"
( Bailment de Soutien Logistique BSL) is to be ordered. No indication of design
Displacement, tons: 1 1 95 standard; 4 050 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 272 2 45 6 - 1 9 CSJ 13 9-58)
Main machinery: 2 NORMO LSMC-8 diesels, 2 050 hp. 1 vp screw, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 8 000 at 1 knots
1 1
Complement: 22 (2 officers)
Comment: Two small Norwegian built tankers added to the Navy Commissioned 9 and 16
November 1971 respectively Capacity 2 500 cu m (10 tanks) Have replenishment at sea facility
astern Serve m Pacific Due for deletion in 994 1
PAPENOO 7983, French Navy
1 SUPPORTTANKER
7/1988. van Ginderen Collection
Name No. Burlders Commissioned
ABER WRACH A619 CMN, Cherbourg 27 Mar 1966
Displacement, tons: 3 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 282 2 « 40 • 1 5 7 (86 « 12 2 - 4 8)
Main machinery: 1 SEMT- Pielstick 6PL diesel; 2 000 hp, 1 shaft, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 48 (3 officers)
Cargo capacity: 2 200 tons dieso/gasoline
Guns: Bofors 40 mm
1
Comment: Can carry out astern refuelling. Based in Toulon, but has deployed to the Indian ocean in
1986 88 In reserve 21 October 1988
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Service forces — Trials/research ships / FRANCE 1 95
1 MAINTENAIMCE and REPAIR SHIP 7 "CHAMOIS" CLASS (SUPPLY TENDERS)
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No. Builders Commissioned
JULES VERNE (e)i Acheron) A 620 Brest Naval Dockyard 1 June 1976 TAAPE A 633 La Perri^re, Lorient 2 Nov 1983
CHAMOIS A 767 La Perriere, Lorient 24 Sep 1976
Displacement, tons: 6 485 standard, 250 full load 1 ELAN A 768 La Perriere, Lorient 7 Apr 1978
Dimensions, feet (metres): 482 2 70 5 21 3 (147 ' 21 5 6 5) CHEVREUIL Ml^ La Perriere, Lorient 7 Oct 1977
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick T2PC diesels, 21 500 hp; 1 shaft GAZELLE Ml% La Perriere, Lorient 13 Jan 1978
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 9 500 at 1 8 knots
1 ISARD La Perriere, Lorient 15 Dec 1978
Complement: 323 (20 officers) TAPATAI (ex-S/Zuef/^/s/i) A 779 27 Mar 1981
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm
Helicopters: 2 SA 31 9B Alouette III Displacement, tons: 495 (500, Taape) full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 1 - 24 6 - ^05(41 5 ' 7 5-32)
1
Comment: Ordered 1961 budget, originally as an Armament Supply Ship Role and design
in Main machinery: 2 SACM AGO V 16 diesels (SOSM in Taape). 2 200 hp, 2 vp propellers, bow
—
changed whilst building now rated as Engineering and Electrical Maintenance Ship Launched thruster
30 May 1970 Serves in Indian Ocean, providing general support for all ships Carries stocks of Speed, knots: 1 4 2 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 2 knots
torpedoes and ammunition Refit in France November 1 988- June 1 989 Complement: 1 plus 1 spare berths
Comment: Similar to the standard FISH oil rig support ships Can act as tugs, oil pollution vessels,
salvage craft (two 30 ton and two 5 ton winches), coastal and harbour controlled minelaying,
torpedo recovery, diving tenders and a variety of other tasks Can carry 1 00 tons of stores on deck or
125 tons of fuel and 40 tonswater or 65 tons of fuel and 1 20 tons of water Taape ordered in
of
March 982 from La Perriere
1 —
improved design but basically similar Tapalai launched in 1 971
of
but taken up from trade by the Navy for use at Centre
d' Experimentation du Pacifique with Taape
and Chamois Remainder based in France /sarrfserves as a special diving support ship with an extra
deckhouse
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JULES VERNE 1986. French Navy
2 "RR 4000" TYPE (SUPPLY TENDERS)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
RARI A 634 Breheret 21 Feb 1985
REVI A 635 Breheret 9 Mar 1985
Displacement, tons: 900 light, 450 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 167 3 41 3 13 1 ^5/ - 72 6 4;
Main machinery: 2 SACM 1 95V1 2 diesels, 4 000 hp, 2 cp propellers TAAPE 8/1983, van Ginderen Collection
Speed, knots: 1 4 5 Range, miles: 5 000 at 2 knots 1
Complement: 1 8 plus 1 8 passengers
Comment; Two "remorqueur ravitailleurs" tor le Centre d'Expenmentation du Pacifique
\-i »-. L .
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81 1985. J Y Robert
1 TRANSPORT LANDING SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
GAPEAU L 9090 Chantier Serra, la Seyne 2 Oct1 987
Displacement, tons: 509 standard, 1 058 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 92 3 1 • 40 •
5 8 ^SS 6 » 12 2 • 1 7)
Speed, knots: 10 ^-^mr
Comment: Supply ship with bow doors Operates for Centre d'Essais de la Mediterranee, Levant
Island (missile range)
71 1988. van Ginderen Collection
TRIALS/RESEARCH SHIPS
Note: A replacement for Henri Poincare ordered in November 1988 from Alsthorn Atlantique (St
Nazaire) Displacement 20 000 tons, length 220 m (722 ft). she will be launched at the end of 1990
and commissioned end 1992 Missile tracking radars will include two Armor, one Gascoyne, one
GAPEAU 101 1987, J Y Robert Savoie and one L-band
1
196 FRANCE / Trials/research ships
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
HENRI POINCARE A 603 Canlien Riunitide Adtiaticos, 1 Mar 1968 COMMANDANT A 733 Lorient 4 Dec 1962
(e>i-/W<i//w Marasso) Monfalcone RIVIERE
Displacement, tons: 24 000 full load Displacement, tons: 2 00 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 590 6 « 72 8 28 9 (180 22.2 « • 9.4} Dimensions, feet (metres): 337 9 ' 41 « 14 1 (103 ' 12.5 « 4.3)
Main machinery: Parsons geared turbine, 10000 shp. 1 shaft
1 2 Foster-Wheeler high pressure Mam machinery: 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 16 000 bhp; 2 shafts
water tube boilers Speed, knots: 24
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 1 1 800 at 1 3 5 knots Complement: 115(9 officers) plus 37 passengers
Complement: 214(11 officers) plus 9 civilians Guns: Bofors40 mm (B position). 2 1 2.7 mm MGs.
1 —
Guns: 2 DCN 20 mm
Radars: An seaich Thomson CSF DRVB 22D; D band. Comment: and trials ship. Relieved L'Agenais on 15 January 1986.
Frigate converted into sonar
Missile tracking Savoie DRBV22D Two Gascoigne Quarter-deck widened Fitted with ETBF sonar (towed array) and VDS system from destroyer
Helicopters: 2 Super Frelon or 5 Alouette III Casabianca to which is attached a VLF active transmitter Operated by Centre d'Exp^rimentations
Sous Marines (CPSM) Has retained the six torpedo tubes
Comment: Converted in Brest dockyard from 1 October 1964 to 1967 She is primarily a
missile-range ship and acts as Flagship of Force IVl, the trials squadron of the French Navy To
enable her to plot the trajectory etc of missiles fired from land or sea she is equipped with three
tracking radars, a telemetry station, transit navigational aid, cinetheodolite, infra-red tracking as
well as an up-to-date fit of hull-mounted sonar, meteorological and oceanographic equipment.
Will be replaced in 1992 93 by new construction {see Note on previous page).
411986 Michael D J Lennon
HENRI POINCARE 7 1981 . J Y Robert Name No Builders Commissioned
THETIS (ex A/ere/rfe) A 785 Lorient Naval Dockyard 9 Nov 1988
ILE D'OLERON (ex-Munctien. ex-Mur) A610
Displacement, tons: 720 standard, 1 000 full load
Displacement, tons: 5 500 standard, 6 500 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 185 4 • 35 8 1 1 8 ('56 5 • 10 9 •
3 6)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 378 50 2^ 3 (1 15 2 15 2 • 6 5) Main machinery: 2 MGO 1 75-V1 6 SHR diesels, 2 500 hp; 1 cp propeller
Main machinery: MAN 6 cyl diesels, 3 500 bhp, 1 shaft Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 6 000
Speed, knots: 4 5 Range, miles: 7 200 at 2 knots
1 1
Complement: 36 (2 officers) plus 7 passengers
Complement: 95 1 (1 2 officeis) Guns: 2 — 12 7 mm MGs
Radars: Air search DRBV 220, D band Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUBM 42, active search, high frequency
All/surface search DRBV 50, G band
Missile tracking DRBI 10, E/F band Comment: Has replaced Narvik Same hull as "Laperouse" class Classified as Batiment
Experimental Guerre de Mines (BEGM1 ) Launched 19 March 1 988 Renamed to avoid confusion
Comment: Launched in Germany 939 Taken as
war prize Commissioned in French Navy 29
in 1 a with Y 700 Completed sea cruise 1 October 1 988 Equipped to conduct trials on all underwater
August 1945, Formerly rated as a transport. Converted to experimental guided missile ship in weapons and sensors
1957-58 by Chantiers de Provence and I'Arsenal de Toulon, Commissioned early in 1959
Equipped with stabilisers When converted, was designed for experiments with two launchers for
ship-to-air missiles, the medium range Masurca and the long range Masaica, and one launcher for
ship to-shoie missiles, the Malaface Latterly fitted with one launcher for target planes Fitted for
Exocet and Crotale trials from 1 977 One 1 00 mm gun on forecastle for evaluation
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Name No Builders Commissioned
BERRY (ex-MISMedoc) A 644 Roland Werft, Bremen 26 Nov 1964 Name No Builders Commissioned
DENTI A 743 DCAN Toulon 15July1976
Displacement, tons: 48 standard; 2 700 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 284 5 2B ^5 (86 7 11 6 • 4 6) Displacement, tons: 60 1
Mam machinery: 2 MWM
diesels; 2 400 bhp; 1 shaft Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 3 8 » 21 6 » 7 5 ('54 7 6 6 » 2 Jj
Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots Main machinery: 2 Baudoin DPS diesels; 960 hp
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 800
Comment: Launched on 1 May 1 958 In1 976-77 converted at Toulon from victualling stores ship
to Mediterranean electronic trials ship. Recommissioned February 1 977 Comment: Launched 7 October 1 975 Employed on ammunition trials
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7/1986. G Fiebiger
DENTI 311 985. J y Robert
Trials/research ships - Boom and mooring vessels / FRANCE 1 97
Name
TRITON
No.
A 646
Builders
Lonent
Commissioned
20 Jan 1972
BOOM AND MOORING VESSELS
Displacement, tons; 410 standard; 510 full load
1 1
Name No Builders Commissioned
7 7 S J 7^
Dimensions, feet (metres); 242 7 » 38 9 2 C74 • 1
LAPRUDENTE Y749 AC Manche 27 July 1969
IVlain machinery; 2 MGO V diesels driving a Voith Schneider screw aft, 2 electric motors driving a LAPERSevERANTE Y750 AC La Rochelle 3 Mar 1969
Voith Schneider screw fwd LAFIDELE Y751 AC Manche 10 June 1969
Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles: 4 000 at 3 knots
1 1
Complement: 65 (4 officers) plus 5 officers and 1 2 men for diving Dimensions, feet (metres): 142 8 « 32 8 » 9 2 (43.5 " 10 ' 2 8)
Main machinery; Diesel electric. 2 Baudoin diesels. 620 bhp. 1 shaft
Comment: Launched on 7 March 1 970 Support ship for the two-man submarine Giilfon Painted Speed, knots; Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 knots
1
white Operated by Groupe dintervention sous la Mer (GISMER) for trials of submarines and Complement; 30 (1 officer)
deep-sea diving equipment Underwater TV, recompression chamber, four-man diving bell of 1 3 5
tons and laboratories are fitted Available as submarine rescue ship Also carries a number of diving Comment; Net layers and tenders Launched on 13 May 1968 (La Prudente). 14 May 1968 (La
saucers Special sonar equipment is fitted and there is a helicopter platform The submarine Griffon Perseverante) and 26 August 1968 (La Fidele) Have a 25 ton lift Based at Brest. Toulon and
IS carried amidships on the starboard side of Triton She is 2bh(7 8 m) long, displaces 1 6 tons and Cherbourg respectively
IS driven by an electric motor Her diving depth is 600 m (2 000 ft) and her endurance 24 miles at 4
knots Can be used for deep recovery operations Fitted with manipulating arm
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AGNES 200 LAPRUDENTE J y Robert
Displacement, tons; 259 4 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 167 3 » 42.7 » 7.5(3(SES)) (51 « 7J " 2 3(09))
Main machinery; 2 MTU 16V 538 TB diesels; 8 000 hp; 2 MTU 8V 396 TB 83 diesels. 1 800 hp, 2
KaMeWa wateriets
Speed, knots: 50 Range, miles: 3 000 (hull). 900 (SES) Name No Builders Commissioned
Complement: 29 (5 officers) LATIANEE A731 Brest 8 July 1975
Comment: Ordered 18 February 1988 from CMN. Cherbourg as a result of European industrial Displacement, tons; 842 standard, 905 full load
co-operalion. Laid down September 1 988 and expected to complete for trials in early 1 990 and in Dimensions, feet (metres); 178 34 8 ('54 J
1 70 6;
service 1992 Surface Effect catamaran design with a 200 m^ helicopter deck aft and a troop Main machinery; Diesel electric. 2 diesels, shaft 1
carrying capacity of 50 Armament still uncertain butthecraftcouldcarrya57mmgun forward and Speed, knots; 2 Range, miles: 5 200 at 1 2 knots
1
fourMM 40 Exocet plus SADRAL SAM aft instead of the helicopter platform shown in the model Complement; 37 (1 officer)
The two smaller 'lift' diesels can drive the hydrojets when the fans are disengaged This is an
experimental platform for developing escort ships to replace the "A 69" class in the 2000s Comment: Launched 17 November 1973 Fitted with lateral screws in bow tunnel Refitted early
1 985, based at Toulon
7982. French Navy
AGNES (model) 8/1988 CMN Cherbourg
TUPA Y667 TELENN MOR Y692
L'ARCHEONAUTEA7B9
Comment; 292 tons with 210 hp diesel Tupa commissioned 16 March 1974, Telenn Mor on 16
Comment; Built by Auroux, Arcachon August 1967 20 tons full load and 96 ft (29 3m) long with
1
January 1 986 Mooring vessels, Tupa based at Papeete
two Baudoin diesels. 600 hp; twin vp propellers. 1 2 knots For underwater archaeological research
carries a complement of two officers, four men. three archaeologists and six divers.
TELENN MOR 8/ 1988. J. Y. Robert
L ARCHEONAUTE 7975, Wright and Logan
PALANGRIN Y743 CALMARY698
Comment: Harbour tug converted tor raising moorings. Commissioned 12 August 1970, Based at
Comment; Acquired 1 969, Of 44 tons with single diesel of 220 hp. Used for radiological research, Lorient
1 1
1 98 FRANCE / Torpedo recovery vessels — Tenders
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS SYLPHEY710
Displacement, tons: 171 standard, 189 full load
PELICAW (ex Ker/anv) A 699 Dimensions, feet (metres): 26,5 « 22,7 » 8 2 (38.5
1 « 6.9 » 2.5)
Main machinery: MGO diesel. 833 bhp; shaft
1 1
Displacement, tons: 362 standard, 425 full load Speed, knots: 2 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 4 28 3 ('-37 S 6 4;
1 1 1
Complement: 9
Main niachinery: 1 Burnieister & Wain diesel; 650 bhp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1
Comment: Small transport for passengers, built by Chantiers Franco- Beige in 1959-60 In reserve at
Complement: 1 9 Brest since 1981
Comment: Built in USA in 1 951 Purcfiased in 1 965 and converted from lunny fistiei into torpedo
recovery craft in 1 966. Has one torpedo tube. In reserve 25 November 1 988
:vr—|..
8/1982. J Y Robert
MORGANEY671 MERLIN Y735 MELUSINE Y736
411985, van Ginderen Collection
Displacement, tons: 70 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 103.3 - 23 2 7 9 (31 5 • 7 1 2 4)
- (ex-Pegase) Main machinery: 2 MGO diesels. 940 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Comment: Catamaran with two 440 hp diesels completed by SFCN in 1975 Name Pegase
transfer red to "Eridan" class MCMM
Acts as torpedo trials ship for EC AN, St Tropez. under control Comment: Small transports for 400 passengers built by Chantiers Navals Franco-Beige at Chalon
of DCN surSaone (Mefus/ne and Merlin) and Ars de Mourillon (Morgane) Lard down in December 1 966
and accepted June 1968 Their home port is Toulon
SAMBRACITE
Comment: Built in 1 974 Acts as torpedo trials ship for ECAN, St Tropez, under control of DCN
TRANSPORTS
ARIEL Y 604 DRYADEY662 ONDINEY701
FAUNE Y613 ALPHEEY696 NAIADEY702
KORRIGAN Y661 NEREIDEY700 ELFEY741
Displacement, tons: 195 standard; 225 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 132 8 ' 24 5 « ^0S(4O5 7 5 3 3}
Main machinery: 2 MGO or Poyaud diesels. 640 bhp/1 730 bhp. 2 1 shafts
Vv ^MMu-m^^zmmr^'^
Speed, knots: 5 3 Range, miles: 940 at 14 knots
1
Comment: All built by Societe Franipaise de Construction Naval (ex-Franco-Beige) except for
Nereide. Ondine and Naiade by DCAN Brest Can carry 400 passengers (250 seated), Naiade
based with CEM Toulon
MORGANE 6/ 1987. A Toremans
TENDERS
1 Ex-BRITISH "HAM" CLASS (MSI)
DAHLIA (ex-HMS Whippingham. ex-M 786) A 736
Displacement, tons: 1 59 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 5 21 3 5 5 ("32 5 65 7 7; -
Main machinery: 2 Paxman diesels, 1 100 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14
ffT^f ipriifflitr Complement: 1 2
Comment: Commissioned in 1 955 Dahlia general purpose tender Sister ship Armoise is no longer
on naval register but is used as a tender by Laboratoire du Brusc
NAIADE 311988. G Toremans
TREBERON
Comment: Commissioned at Brest 26 November 1 979,
811988. J Y Robert DAHLIA 611987. Michael D J Lennon
Tenders — Miscellaneous / FRANCE 1 99
POSEIDON A 722 8 "LEOPARD" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 220
Name No Btiildeis Commissioned
Dimensions, teet (metres): 132,9 23.6 7 3(40.5 7 2 « 2 2)
Main machinery: diesel; 600 bhp
LEOPARD . A 748 ACM , St Malo 4 Dec 1982
Speed, knots: 13
1
PANTHERE A 749 AC M, St Male 4 Dec 1982
Complement: 42
JAGUAR A 750 AC M, St Male 18 Dec 1982
LYWX A 751 La Perriere, Lorient 18 Dec 1982
Comment: Base ship for assault swimmers Completed 6 August 1 975.
GUEPARD A 752 A.C.M.StMalo 1 July 1983
CHACAL A 753 AC M, StMalo 10 Sep 1983
TIGRE A 754 La Perriere, Lorient 1 July 1983
LION A 755 La Perriere. Lorient 10 Sep 1983
Displacement, tons: 463 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 141 27 1 10.5 ('45 ' S3 ' 3 2^
Main machinery: 2 SACM MGO VI 6 AS- HR diesels, 2 500 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 4 100 at 12 knots
1
Complement: 1 4 plus 21 trainees
Guns: 2 DCN 20 mm
Radars: Navigation Decca 1226, I band
Comment: First four ordered May 1980 Further four ordered April M Jl Form 20eme Divec
(Training division) for shiphandling and occasional EEZ patrols
POSEIDON
TOURMALINE A714
Displacement, tons: 45
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 1 6 8 4 8 (26 8 -51' 15)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 1 20 fip
Speed, knots: 27
Comment: Commissioned 14 February 1974 Built by Chantiers Navals de L'Esterel Attached to
Mediterranean Test Range, Port Pothau, Toulon
711988. G Toremans
ENGAGEANTE (ex-Cayolle) A772 VIGILANTE [ex-Zseian) A 773
Displacement, tons: 286
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 22 MB (30 6 7 3 8)
Main machinery: Deutz diesel, 560 hp,
1 1 shaft
TOURMALINE Speed, knots; 1
Comment: Ex-motor trawrlers built by At et Ch de la Rochelle- Pallice in 1 964 Bought in 1 975 for
ATHOS A 712 ARAMISA713 conversion as training ships for the Petty Officers Navigation School. Decca radar
Displacement, tons: 1 00 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 3 21 3 6 2 ('32 7 65 ? 9j
Main machinery: 2 SACM diesels, 4 400 hp
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 500 at 1 5 knots 1
Complement: 1 2 plus 6 passengers
Guns: 1 DCN 20 mm. 2—1 2.7 mm MGs.
Comment: Built by Chantiers Navals de I'Esterel for Missile Trials Centre of Les Landes (CEL)
Based at Bayonne, forming Groupedes Vedettes del'Adour with Tourmaline Commissioned 1980
1 1 j 1982. van Ginderen Collection
L'ETOILEA649 LA BELLE POULE A 650
Displacement, tons: 227
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 9 ' 22 9 10 5 C32 3 7 3 2;
Main machinery: Sulzer diesels; 1 25 bhp
Speed, knots; 6
ATHOS ? (jiindrien Collrcuon
Comment: Auxiliary sail vessels Built by Chantiers de Normandie (Fecamp) in 1932
Accommodation for thiee officers, 30 cadets, five petty officers. 1 2 men Attached to Naval School
MUTIN A652
Comment: Built in Lorient Commissioned 3 March 1 979 Based at Brest Designated "Station de
Comment: A 57 ton coastal tender built in 1 927 by Chaffeteau, Les Sables Auxiliaiy diesel and sails
Demagnetisation No 3"
Attached to the Navigation School
TRAINING SHIPS MISCELLANEOUS
CHIMEREY706 FARFADET Y 711 1 FLOATING DOCK
Displacement, tons: 00 1
Comment: Of 3 500 tons capacity, built in 1975 Based at Papeete for use by Centre
Main machinery: diesel, 200 hp
1
Experimentation du Pacifique
Speed, knots; 1
Comment: Built at Bayonne in 1.971 Tenders to the Naval School
6 FLOATING CRANES
LAGRANDEHERMINE(ex-Z.affo(/refs/Be/te. ex-/Menes(ra/) A653 GFA1 6
Comment: Ex sailing fishing boat built in 1932 Purchased in 1964 as the Navigation School (EOR) Comment: With lifts of 7 5- 15 tons One in Cheibouig. three in Brest, two in Toulon Self-propelled
training ship. Length 46 ft (14.02 m) Grue Flottante Automotrice (GFA),
200 FRANCE /Miscellaneous— Harbour tugs
20 LCUs MAROAA636 MAITOA637 MANINI A638
Displacement, tons: 245 full load
CHA7 Dimensions, feet (metres): 90 5 » 27 2 « 1 1 5 (27.6 « 8.9 " 3.5)
Main macliinery: 2 SACM diesels; 1 280 hp; 2 Voith-Schneider propellers
Comment: Ot 20 tons based at Cherbourg. Brest, Lorient, Toulon, Rochefort Used as harbour craft
Speed, knots: 1 1 Range, miles: 1 200 at 1 knots
CHA 27 34 m service 988 1
Comment: Built by SFCN and Villeneuve La Garonne (A 638) for CEP Nuclear Test Range Maito
commissioned 25 July 1984. Maioa 28 July 1984. Manini 12 September 1985 Bollard pull. 12
tons
HERCULE A667 (21 Mar 1960) LABORIEUX A687 (14 Aug 1963)
LEFORTA671 (12 Julyl971) VALEUREUX A 688 (1 7 Oct 1 960)
UTILE A 672 (8 Apr 1971) TRAVAILLEUR A692 (11 July 1963)
LUTTEUR A 673 9 July 1 963)( 1 ACHARNEA693(5July1974)
ROBUSTE A685 (4Apr 1960) EFFICACEA694(17 0ct1974)
ACTIF A686(11 Julv1963)
Displacement, tons: 230
Dimensions, feet (metres): 92 26 1 3 (28.1 ' 7 9 ' 4)
Main macfiinery: 1 MGO diesel.
050 bhp 1
Speed, knots: 1 1 Range, miles: 2 400 at 1 knots
Complement: 1 5
Comment: Commissioning dates in brackets Bollard pull, 1 3 tons.
"CHA tyi.i
if
TUGS
OCEAN TUGS
MALABAR A 664 TENACE A669 CENTAUREA674
Displacement, tons: 080 light, 1 454 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 167 3 37 8 ' 18 6 C5; - • ? / 5 ' 5 7j
Main machinery: 2 MAK 9 M US2 AK diesels; 4 600 hp. 1 shaft. Kort nozzles
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 9 500 at 1 5 knots
1
Complement: 42
Comment: Malabar and Tenace built by J Oelkers. Hamburg. Centaure built at La Pallice Tenace
commissioned 15 November 1973. Centaure on 15 November 1974 and Malabar on 7 October
1975 All based at Brest with one operating as Fishery Protection ship off US coast Carry LUTTEUR A Toremans
firefightmg equipment Bollard pull. 60 tons
FREHEL- SAIRE-
Displacement, tons: 259
Dimensions, feet (metres): 82 27 6 ^^2(25 84 3 4)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 360 hp. 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 10
-A Comment: Building at La Perriere Shipyard. Lorient. Frehel launched 6 October 1988 Voith
Schneider propulsion Bollard pull. 1 2 tons. To be delivered in 1 989; four more planned
FLOTTEAUXILIAIREOCCASIONELLE(FAO)
Note; As well as the tanker Porr Vendres {see Service Forces) the following ships were on the taken
up from trade' list at the beginning of 1 989
Supply ships Albacore {ex-Beryl Fish). Ailetle (ex-Cyrus). A/cyon (ex-Bahrain). Merou {ex-King
Fish). Girelle (ex-Moon Fish)
TENACE 19S7 A Iniemans Salvage tugs: Abeille Flandre (exNeptun Suecia). Abeille Languedoc (ex-Neptun Gothia).
COASTAL TUGS
BELIERA695 BUFFLEA696 BISON A 697
Displacement, tons: 500 standard. 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 104 9 - 28 9 (".32 Sfi — —^
Main machinery: Voith Schneider cycloidal. 2 600 hp
1 -
Comment: Built at Cherbourg Belier commissioned 1 July 1 980. Buffle on 1 9 July 1 980. Brson
on 16 April 1981 All based at Toulon Bollard pull. 25 tons
JV
r"*' H
31 1988. van Ginderen Collection
HARBOURTUGS
4 WATER TRACTORS
Displacement, tons: 44
Main machinery: Diesel. 456 bhp1
Speed, knots; 6
3IS0N 211987, J. Y Robert Comment: Two based at Cherbourg, two at Me Longue (SNLE Base)
Harbour tugs Government maritime forces / FRANCE 201
18 WATER TRACTORS 6FIREFIGHTINGTUGS
PI 18 CASCADE Y6U GEYSER Y 646 AIGUIEREY745
GAVE Y 645 OUEDY684 EMBRUN Y746
Displacement, tons: 24
Dimensions, feet (metres): 37 7 - 14 1 46 (11.5 ' 4.3 •
14) Displacement, tons: 85
Main machinery: 2 Poyaud 520 VSM diesels; 440 hp Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 1 » 1 7 4 » 5 6 (23 8 S3 •
'7)
Speed, knots; 9 2 Mam machinery: 2 Poyaud diesels; 410 hp
Speed, knots: 3 1 1
Comment: Pusher-tugs built by Ch et A de La Perri^re First of the second serres {PISPIS)
delivered 23 December 1 980 Bollard push, 4 1 00 tons
811 988. J Y Robert AIGUIERE 7/1985. Gilbert Gyssels
27 "105 TON" TYPE
GOVERNMENT MARITIME FORCES
Aca/ou Y 601 Balsa Y 607, Chataigner Y 620, Charme Y 623, Chetie Y 624. Cormier Y 629, Frene Y
,
644, Metre Y 654, Hevea Y 655. Latanier Y 663, Manguier Y 666. Meleze Y 668, Merisier Y 669.
Okoume Y 682. Paletuvier Y 686. Peuplier Y 688. Pin Y 689. Platana Y 695. Sau/e Y 708. Sycamore Y GENDARMERIE MARITIME
709, Ebene Y 71 7, Erable Y 71 8, Olivier Y 71 9, SantalY 720, Maronnier Y 738, Noyer Y 739, Papayer
Y740 "LA COMBATTANTE I" TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT)
Comment: Of 1 05 tons, 1 ton bollard pull with 700 bhp diesel and maximum speed of 1 1 knots. Name No Builders Commissioned
LA COMBATTANTE P730 CWIN, Cherbourg 1Mar 1964
Displacement, tons: 1 80 standard, 202 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 8 « 24 2 % b (45 7 4 2 5) •
Main machinery: 2 SEWIT Pielstick 8PA4-V200 VGDS, 3 840 bhp, 2 shafts: cp propellers
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 25 (3 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: Authorised under the 1 960 programme. Of wooden and plastic laminated non-magnetic
construction Can carry a raiding force of 80 for a very short run Fitted with new diesels 1 978-79,
Based at Cherbourg
611987. Hartmiit Ehlers
It
2^
•"im-
3'' P7 30 " U
2"93TON"TYPE
BONITEY630 ROUGETY634
Comment: Of 93 tons, 7 ton bollard pull with 380 bhp and maximum speed of 1 knots.
LA COMBATTANTE 5/1986 Harlmul Ehlers
4 "PATRA" CLASS (FAST PATROL CRAFT)
Nanif No Builders Commissioned
TRIDEMT P670 Auroux, Arcachon 17 Dec 1976
GLAIVE P671 Auroux, Arcachon 2 Apr 1977
EPEE P672 CMN, Cherbourg 9 Oct 1976
PERTUISANE P673 CMN, Cherbourg 20Jan 1977
Displacement, tons: 1 5 standard, 147 5 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 32 5 9 4 5 2 ("40 4
1 59 6;
1 /
Mam machinery: 2 AGO 195 V 12CZSHR diesels; 4 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
ROUGET 81 1988. J. Y. Robert Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 1 750 at knots; 750 at 20 knots 1
Complement: 18(1 officer)
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 1 or 2 — 1 2 7 mm MGs
Radars: Surface search: Racal Decca 1226; I band.
29 "65 TON" TYPE Comment: P 672 transferred to Gendarmerie in February 1986, P 670 in June 1987. P 671 in
September 1 987 and P 673 in November 1 987 The class proved to be too small for their intended
Aigrette Y 602, Bengali Mouette Y 61 7. /Wesange Y 621
Y 61 1 , . Cigogne Y 625, Colibri Y 628, Cygne naval role SS-1 2 SSM removed
Y 632, Martinet Y 636. Fauvette Y 637, Goe/and Y 648. Heron Y 653. Merle Y 670, Moineau Y 673,
Martin Pecheur Y 675, Passereau Y 687, Pinson Y 691 P/i/ert Y , 694, Alouette Y 721 Vanneau Y 722,
,
Engoulevent Y 723, Sarcelle Y 724, Marabout Y 725, Toucan Y 726, Macreuse Y 727, Grand Due
Y 728, frder Y 729, 4ra Y 730, iof/of Y 747, Gelinotte Y 748
Comment: Of 65 tons, 3 5 ton bollard pull with 250 bhp diesel and maximum speed of 9 knots Ibis
Y 658 loaned to Senegambia,
VANNEAU 10/n 8. J Y Robert PERTUISANE 9/1987. Michael D J. Lennon
202 FRANCE / Government maritime forces — GABON / Light forces
P778 P779 GUYAIMI\IEP780 KARUKERAP781 P783 LADOUANE
Displacement, tons: 35
Note: The French customs service has a number of tasks not normally associated with such an
Dimensions, feet (metres): 81 7 17 4 (24 9 53 —)
organisation In addition to the usual duties of dealing with ships entering either its coastal area or
Guns; 1—12 7 mm MG
ports La Douane also has certain responsibilities for rescue at sea, control of navigation, fishery
protection and pollution protection For these purposes 650 officers and men operate a number of
Comment: Commissioned 12 April 1977, P 779 al Reunion, Kamkeia m Frencii Guyana and
craft of various dimensions Class of 30 metres, 24 knots and a range of 1 200 miles. Class II of 27
I
CiJyanne in Guadeloupe
metres, 24 knots and with a range of 900 miles. Class III of 1 7 20 metres, 24 knots and a range of 400
miles. Class IV of 12-17 metres, 24 knots and a range of 400 miles In addition La Douane operates a
P 770 P 772 P 774
number of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft
Comment: Tecimar "Volte 43 class of 14 tons with 2 MGs and 25 knots P 770 commissioned 22
The most modern class built for this force is as follows
January 1 975 and P 772 on 23 June 1 975. P 772 and P 774 at Brest, P 770 to IVIayotte
Displacement, tons: 66 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 1 8 8 4 ('23 • 5 7 ' 7,2j
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 400 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 7
Guns 12 7 mm
1 MG
P760(exy760; P 763 Y776 Y779 P789 P791
P 761 P 764 Y777 Y781 P790 P792
Comment: Type V 14 (SC) or V 14 (SB — K 776, 777. 779 and 781) Patrol craft Commissioned in
1987 88
AVELGWALARN ; 611987. Hartmut Ehlers
PREFECTURE MARITIME (AFFAIRES MARITIMES)
Note: A force of patrol ships and craft of varying sizes.
7/1988 J Y Robert 61 1987. Hartmut Ehlers
GABON
Base Mercantile Marine
Minister of National Defence PortGentil Lloyd's Register of S flipping
Erulien M'Pouho Epigat 27 vessels of 24 843 tons gross
Personnel
(a) 1989 480 officers and men
Senior Officer
Coast Guard DELETIONS
Commanding Officer of the Navy
Commandei J- L M'Bini Has a number of small inshore patrol launches 1 987 President Leon M'Ba. Ndjole. Omboue. N'Gombe
LIGHT FORCES
1 + 1 FRENCH "P 400" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-PATROL)
Name No Builders Commissioned
GENERALdARMEEBAOUMAR P07 CMN, Cherbourg 27 June1988
— P08 CMN, Cherbourg 1990
Displacement, tons: 446 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 79 26 2 8 5 ("54 6 S 2 5;
1
Main machinery: 2 SACM UD 33 VI 6 M7 diesels, 8 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 4 600 at 4 5 knots 1
Complement: 32 (4 officers)
Military lift: 20 troops
Guns: Bofors 57 mm/70 SAK 57 Wlk 2, 75' elevation, 220 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 nm), weight
1
4 kg
of shell 2
1 DCN
20 mm; 55° elevation, 900 rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 24 kg.
Fire control: CSEE Naja optronic director
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1 226C. I band, range 88 km (48 nm)
Programmes: Contract signed May 1985 with CMN Cherbourg First laid down 2 July 1986,
launched 8 December 1 987 and arrived in Gabon 6 August 1 988 for a local christening ceremony
1
Second due for completion in 1 990
Structure: There is space on the quarterdeck for two MM
40 Exocet surface-to-surface missiles
Tliese craft are similai to the French vessels but with different engines GENERALd'ARMEEBAOUMAR 7558, CMN Cherbourg
Light forces /GABON— THE GAMBIA 203
1 FAST ATTACK CRAFT (MISSILE) 1 FAST ATTACK CRAFT (PATROL)
Name Nn Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Conuriissioned
GENERAL BOULIMGUI GC05 Chanliers Navalsde lEstetel 7Aug 1978 COLONEL DJOUE DABANY GC 02 Chantiers Navalsdw lEsterel Marl972
KOUMBANAZAIRE {ex President AIIh'iI Bernard Bongo)
[ex-Piesidenf Omar Bongo)
Displacement, tons: 80 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 9 5 3 ("32 58 1 ; 6)
Displacement, tons: 50 1 Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 5 400 hp, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 38 25 3 6 5 ('42 ' 7 7
1 19) Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 500 at 15 knots 1
Mam machinery; 3 SACM 1 95 VI 2 CSHR diesels, 5 400 hp; 3 shafts Complement: 1 7 {2 officers)
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 5 knots Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9, 55' elevation; 900 rounds/minute to 2 km. weight of shell 24 kg
Complement: 20 (3 officers) Radars: Navigation Racal Decca RM916, band, range 88 km (48 nm) I
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale SS-12M, wire-guided to 5 5l<m (3nm) subsonic, warhead 30 kg Comment: Reported that GC 02 has again changed ils name to President Albert Bernard Bongo
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60; 90° elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km
1
(22 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
DCN 20 mm; 50° elevation, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 24 kg
1
Radars: Navigation; Racal Decca RM1226. band; range 88 km (48 nm). I
Programmes: Launched November 1 977- Engines changed
21 in 1 985,
Structure: Triple skinned mahogany hull
GENERAL B K NAZAIRE (old number
1 FASTATTACK CRAFT (GUN)
NGOLOGC04 LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Displacement, tons: 88 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 5 « 22 3 » 6 9 ("27 6S 2 ?;
Numbers/Type: 1 Embraet EMB 1 1 1 Bandeiranle.
Operational speed: 194 knots (360km/h)
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 7 000 hp; 2 shafts
Service ceiling: 25 500 ft (7 770m)
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 600 at 36 knots
Range: 1 590 nm (2 945 km)
Complement: 13(2 officers)
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance and EEZ protection tasks are primary roles but
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60, 90° elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 2 km f'6 5 nm) anti
1 1 surface, 4 km
operational status IS doubtful Sensors APS-1 28 search radar, limited ECM, searchlight Weapons
(2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
ASV; 8 " 1 27 mm rockets or 28 70 mm rockets "^
2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin); 55° elevation, 900 rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 24 kg
Radars: Navigation: Racal Decca RM916, band, range 88 km (48 nm)
I
Comment: The first of this class, Ngolo was laid down June 1 976 Launched December 976 She 1
was the largest high speed GRP hull in commission. In March 1 980 Ngolo was destroyed by fire
Her identical replacement with same name and number was completed in late 1981 and arrived
Port Gentil early 1 982 Doubtful operational status
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
IVIote: Up to 10 Simmoneau small LCPs (6 8 m-1 1 8 m) may also be operational
1 "BATRAL'TYPE
Name No Builders Commissioned
PRESIDENT EL HADJ LOS Chantier de Normandie 3 Nov 1984
OMAR BONGO
Displacement, tons: 1 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 262 4 42 6 7 9 ("SO 13-2 4)
Main machinery: 2 SACM Type 195 VI 2 CSHR diesels. 3 600 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 4 500 at 3 knots
1 1
Complement: 39
Military lift: 88 troops, 7 vehicles, 340 tons cargo
1
Guns: Bofors 40 mm, 90 elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km
1 1
f'2 2
nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm, 50° elevation, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 24 kg
NGOLO 7975, Intermarine 2 —81 mm mortars 2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs 7 62 mm MG 1 —
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca 1226; band; 88 km (48 nm) I
Helicopters: Capable of operating up to SA 330 Puma size
1 FASTATTACK CRAFT (GUN)
Comment: Sister to French La Grandiere Carries one LCVP and one LCPS
Name No Builders Commissioned
N'GUENE GC03 Swiftships, USA Apr 1975
1 LCM
Displacement, tons: 118
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 6 « 22,3 " 7 5 (32.2 « 6.8 « 2.3) Name Builders Commissioned
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 1 6V1 49 TE diesels, 4 800 hp, 3 shafts MANGA DCAN, Dakar 1976
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 825 at 25 knots
Complement: 17 (2 officers) Displacement, tons: 50 full load 1
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60. 90 elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti -surface. 4 km Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 8 -21 - 42(24 64 13)
f'2.2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg Main machinery; 2 Poyaud V8- 250 diesels. 480 hp; 2 shafts
1 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9; 55° elevation, 900 rounds/minute to 2 km; weight of shell 0,24 kg Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 600 at 5 knots
2 Browning 12,7 mm (twin) MGs Complement: 10
Radars: Navigation: Racal Decca RM916; I band, range 88 km (48 nm) Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG
Comment: Aluminium hull Comment: Fitted with bow doors
THE GAMBIA
(see Senegambia)
204 GERMANY (EAST) / Introduction — Frigates
GERMANY (EAST)
Ministerial Bases Amphibious Forces
Minister of National Defence: Roslock/Gehlsdorf Navy Headquarters Naval Infantry established in 1 985 One battallion (1 250 men) of
General Heinz Kesslet Peenemunde: HQ 1st Flotilla the 28th Motortsed Rifle Division is deployed at Prora on Rugen
Warnemunde HO 4lh Flotilla Island and is specially trained and equipped for amphibious
Dranske Bug: HO 6th Flotilla operations. Part of the 28th MRD is in Schwerin
Sassnitz Minor base
Wolgast Minor base
Tarnewitz Minor base
Headquarters' Appointments
Commander-in-Chief. Volksmarine.
Grenzebrigade Kiiste (GBK)
Admiral Theodor Hoffman
Strength of the Fleet
Fleet Commander
The seaborne branch of the Frontier Guards, this is a force of 4 1 00
Vice Admiral Gustav Hesse
Type Active Building men Their various craft are d iff icu It to distinguish from those of the
Chief of Naval Staff
(Planned) Navy, many being taken from that list, but their pennant numbers
Rear Admiral Eberhard Gnessbach
Frigates 3 — are preceded by the letter G
Deputy Commander-in-Chief. Political Directorate
Corvettes 21 — The GBK also mans two Missile Battalions armed with truck-
Rear Admiral Hans Hess
Fast Attack Craft— Missile 12 — mounted SSC-3 missiles and five coastal gun batteries.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Rear Services
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 20 —
Vice Admiral Hans Hoffman
Patrol Craft 20 —
Commander of the Higher Naval School
Landing Ships Tank (LST) 12 —
Rear Admiral Klaus Kahnt
Minesweepers — Coastal 24 + 18- —
Intelligence Ships 3 —
Survey Ships 3 —
Supply Ship 1
— Mercantile Marine
Support Tankers 9 —
Support Ships 14 —
Buoy Tenders 10 — Lloyd's Register of Shipping
442 840 tons gross
Senior Appointments
Ice Breakers 4 — 369 vessels of 1
Tugs 13 —
Commander 1st Flotilla
Tenders 3 —
Rear Admiral Rolf Roedel
Training Ship 1 —
Commandei 4th Flotilla
Experimental Ships 3 —
Rear Admiral Gerhard Mueller
Torpedo Recovery Vessels 2 —
Commander 6th Flotilla
State Yachts 2 —
Rear Admiral Werner Murzynowski
Salvage Ships 2 — DELETIONS
Commander. Coastal Border Brigade.
Diving Tenders 1
—
Rear Admiral Herbert Staedtke
Harbour/River Patrol Craft 46 app' —
Light Forces
•
See GBK
1986 Dornbusch (old), Hydrograph. 3 "Shershen" class, 15
"Libelle" class, Boltenhagen, Meinengen
1 988 6 "Shershen" class, "Libelle" 943, 5 "Bremse '
class
Personnel Maval Air Service Forces
(a) 1989 1 800 officers and 1 4 200 men (including GBK) Has been much expanded Current manpower is approximately 1987 2 Mod "Kumo" class, 9 "Jugend" class, Ernst Tbalmann
(4700 afloat, 1000 naval air, 4 100 coastal defence (GBK), 1 000 Bases are at Parow (near Stralsund) with an ovei strength {ex-Riga). Freesendorf
2 000 training, 4 200 shore support) ASW squadron at Peenemunde and the fixed wing squadron is at 1988 K 19 divmg Rosen On. Robert Koch
tender, (civilian),
(b) 18 months' national service but most are 3 year volunteers to Laage, an airbase established in 1986 See Land based Airciaft Alexander Humboldt (civilian). Professor Penck (civilian),
ensure that they serve in their chosen force section Eisbar (civilian)
FRIGATES
3 "ROSTOCK" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
ROSTOCK 141 Leningrad 25 July 1978
BERLIN HAUPSTADT142 Leningrad 10May1979
DER DDR
HALLE 143 Leningrad 28 Jan 1986
o e
Displacement, tons: 700 standard, 1 900 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 6 42 13 7 1
"KONI "Class (Scale 1 1200), Siegfried Breyer
(95 12 8 4 2)
Main machinery: CODAG, 2 Type 68B 18 cyl diesels (outer
shafts), 2 000 shp,
1 gas turbine (centre shaft), 1 8 000 shp
1
Speed, knots: 27 gas; 22 diesel. Range, miles: 1 800 at 14
knots
Complement: 130
Missiles: SAM SA-N-4twin launcher O, semi -active homing to
15 km (8 nm) at 2 5 Mach, height envelope 9-3 050 m
('29 5 70 0(37 ftj, warhead 50 kg, 20 missiles
Guns: 4 USSR 3 in (76 mmjIbS (2 twin) ©, 80" elevation; 60
rounds/minute to 15 km (8 nm) anti-surface, 14 km (7 6 nm)
weight of shell 1 6 kg
anti-aircraft,
—
4 30 mm/66 (2 twin) automatic 0, 85' elevation, 500
rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm), weight of shell 54 kg
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 6000 12-barrelled trainable launchers O,
automatic loading, range 6 000 m; warhead 31 kg HE
Depth charges: 24. 2 racks
Mines: Capacity for 22
Countermeasures: Decoys 16-tubed launchers either side ol
Pop Group radar (143)
ESM 2 Watch Dog, radar warning.
Radars: Air search Strut Curve 0; I band, range 110km (60 nm)
for 2 m-' target
Navigation TSR 333, band I
Fire control Pop Group O, F/H/l band, short range (for SA-N-4)
Hawk Screech O, band, range 27 km (15 nm) (for guns)
I
Drum Tilt O, H/l band, short range (for guns)
IFF High Pole A Two Square Head
Sonars: Hull-mounted: active search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: Koni' Type design Called coastal defence ships
'
of the second rank Transferred in June 978, April 979 and 1 1
November 1985
HALLE 7/iyab Mi'U 8,
Corvettes / G E R M AN Y EAST) ( 205
CORVETTES
5 Ex-SOVIET TARANTULI" CLASS
ALBINKOEBIS 571 RUDOLF EGELHOFER 572
FRITZ GLOBIG 573 PAULEISENSCHNEIDER 574
HANSBEIMLER 575
Displacement, tons: 580 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 185 3 34 4 8 2
(56 105-2 5)
Main machinery: 2 NK-12M gas turbines, 24 000 hp, 2 cruise
diesels, 4 000shp: 2 shafts
TARANTUL I' Class (Scale 1 900). Ian Slurton
Speed, knots: 36
Complement: 50
Missiles: SSM:4SS-N-2C(2twin) launchers O: active radar or
IR homing to 83 km (43 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg.
SAM: SA-N-5quad launcher 0, manual with IR homing to 10 km
(5.4 nm) at 1 5 Mach, warhead 2 5 kg
Guns: 1 USSR 3 in ('76mm;/60 automatic ©, 85' elevation: 120
rounds/minute to 7 km (3 8 nm}. weight of shell 1 6 kg
—
4 30 mm Catling (2 twin) automatic O, 85' elevation, 500
rounds/mmute to 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
0,54 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 — 16-tubed chaff launchers
Radars: Air/surface search Plank Shave 0, E band (also for
missile control)
Navigation TSR 333, I band
Fire control: Bass Tilt 9, H/l band (for Gatling guns).
Plank Shave (for missiles)
IFF Square Head High Pole A
Programmes: Transferred 24 September 1984 and September
1 985; two more in October 1 986 Pennant numbers changed in
April 1987
ALBIN KOEBIS 8/1988. PerKornfeldt
16"PARCHIM I" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
PARCHIM 242 Peenewerft, Wolgast 9 Apr 1981
LUBZ 221 Peenewerft, Wolgast 3 Sep 1981
BUTZOW 241 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1981
BADDOBERAN 222 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1981
PERLEBERG 243 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1981
WISMAR 241 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1982
WAREN 223 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1982
GUSTROW 234 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1982
LUDWIGSLUST 232 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1982
RIBWITZ- 224 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1982 PARCHIM" Class (Scale 7 900). Ian Sturton
DAMGARTEN
GREVESMUHLEN 233 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1984
PRENZLAU 231 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1984
ANGERMUNDE 214 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1984
STERNBERG 212 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1985
GADEBUSCH 211 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1985
BERGEN 213 Peenewerft, Wolgast 1985
Displacement, tons: 960 standard, 1 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 237 9 « 30 8 '115
(725 94 35)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 000 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 60
Missiles: SAM 2 SAN 5 quad launchers O, manual aiming, IR
homing to 10 km (5.4 nm) at 1 5 Mach, warhead 2 5 kg
Guns: 2 USSR 57 mm (twin, aft) automatic ©, 85" elevation, 1 20
rounds/minute to 6 km ('3 2 nm), weight of shell 2 8 kg
2 —
30 mm (twin) 0, 85 elevation. 500 rounds/minute to 5 km
(2 7 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 54 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 400 mm tubes O Soviet Type 40: active/passive
homing up to 1 5 km ("6 nm) at up to 40 knots; warhead 1 50 kg; GADEBUSCH 4/ 1987. MoD Bonn
depth to 800 m
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 6000 12-batrelled trainable launchers 0, Radars: Air search Strut Curve 9, I band, range 1 10 km fSOn/?);! Programmes: Replaced Hai III" class Classified as coastal
automatic loading; range 600 m, warhead 31 kg HE for 2 m' target defence craft Three digit numbers used on operational craft
Depth charges: 2 racks Navigation TSR band
333, I There are four squadrons with four ships in each squadron
Mines: Mine rails fitted, Fire control Muff Cob O, G/H band 21 1 -214. 221 -224. 231 -234, 241 -244
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 — 16 tubed Chaff rocket IFF High Pole B Structure: Basically very similar to Soviet "Gtisha" class but with
launchers Sonars: Hull mounted; active search and attack, high frequency a higher freeboard and different armament
ESM: 2 Watch Dog; radar warning. VDS system on starboard side (in some hulls)
1 + (?11) "BALCOM 10" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 500 appiox
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 1 312 7 2
(52 ' 9 5 « 2.2)
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 38
Complement: 45
Missiles: SSM: 2 SS N-Xquad launchers
Guns: 1 USSR 3 in (76 mm)/60 automatic; 85" elevation, 120
rounds/minute to 7 km (3.8 nm); weight of shell 16 kg
1 —30 mm/65 ADG; 6 barrels; 3000 rounds/minute combined to
2 km
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 —
1 6 tubed chaff launchers.
Radars: Ait/surface search: Plank Shave; E band (also for missile
control)
Fire control:Bass Tilt; H/l band (for guns)
IFF Square Head; Salt Pot
Programmes: Seen time
in the Baltic in late 1988,
for the first
Probably up to twelve of the class intended as OSA
replacements if they are not being built for the Soviets,
Structure: Looks like a diesel powered version of "Tarantul"
class with a new type of SSM mounted further aft than the
SS N-2C, Missile tubes are similar to Exocet MM40 BALCOM 10
,
206 GERMANY (EAST) / Land-based maritime aircraft — Amphibious forces
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 16 Mil Mi 8 ('Hip')
Operational speed: 22 knots (225 kmlh) 1
Service ceiling: 14 760 ft (4 500m)
Range: 251 nm (465 km) Ws
Role/Weapon systems: SAR and support helicopter for coastal surveillance and Warsaw Pact
Fleet support duties; some could be modified for Elint tasks. Sensors. EW, iffitted Weapons:
Assault; 4 « AT-2 (Swatter') or 1 92 « 55 mm rockets or 6 » 250 kg bombs. Self-protection; 1 «
1 2 7 mm gun in nose
Numbers/Type: 8 Mil Mi 14 PL/BT/PS (Haze A )
FRITZ BEHN H W vanBoei/en
811983.
Operational speed: 120 knots (222 kmlh)
Serviceceiling: 15 000ft (4570m)
Range: 240 nm (445 km)
14 "LIBELLE" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
Role/Weapon systems: Three versions PL for ASW, BT for minesweepmg and PS for SAR Fleet
defence ASW vaiiant, including medium range ASW support of Warsaw Pact Naval Forces 921 925 941-942 944-945 961 965
Sensors: Search radar, APM 60 MAD, sonobuoys, ECM, OKA-2 dipping sonar Weapons ASW;
internally stored torpedoes, depth bombs and/or mines Displacement, tons: 28 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 14 8 6 6 f/S - 45 2;
Wumbers/Type: 20 Sukhoi Su-17 (Fitter G) Main macfiinery: 3 M50-F3 bis 7 diesels, 3 600 hp, 3 shafts
Operational speed: Mach 2 09 Speed, knots: 40
Serviceceiling: 56 050ft (18000m) Complement: 1
Range: 700 nm (1 300km)
Role/Weapon systems: Anti ship and support strike fighter bomber Sensors Attack radar, ECM Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm (twin), 85° elevation, 270 rounds/minute \o 3kvn (1 6 nm): weight of shell
Weapons ASV. 2 30 mm cannon at 3 5 tons of underwing stores including rockets and missiles 34 kg
Torpedoes: 2 — 21 in (533 mm) stern tubes Soviet Type 53, active/passive homing up to 20 km
(10 8 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Mines: Rails
Radars: Navigation One TSR 333, band. I
LIGHT FORCES Programmes: Built by VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast A class first reported in 1 975 Ongmallv 30 were
built Started to be deleted in 1984
12 Ex-SOVIET "OSA I" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Operational: Can be used for minelaying and commando operations Conversion for new tasks is a
speedy job
WALTER KRAMER 714 MAX REICHPIETSCH 711
OTTO TOST 731 AUGUST LUTTGENS 733
FRITZ CAST 754 PAULWIECZOREK 753
HEINRICH DORRENBACH 712 RICHARDSORGE 713
JOSEFSCHARES 751 PAULSCHULZ 752
KARLMESEBERG 732 ANTON SAEFKOW 734
Displacement, tons: 210 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 9 25 6 5 9 C59 7 5 1 •
7. SJ
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels; 1 2 000 bhp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 400 at 34 knots
Complement: 30
Missiles: SSM 4 SS-N-2A, active radar or IB homing to 46 km (25 nm) atO 9 Mach; altitude pre- set
300
to m (984 3 ft). warhead 500 kg HE LIBELLE' Class (old number) 7978
Guns: 4 — 30 mm/65 automatic (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2.7 nm), weight
of shell 54 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys Some fitted with Chaff launchers
Radars: Surface search Square Tie, I band, range 73 km (40 nm) AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Fiie control Drum Tilt, H/l band, short range
IFF Two Square Head High Pole A
12 PROSCH I" CLASS (LSTs)
Programmes: 1966 Pennant numbers indicate three squadrons
Tiansferred in of four craft in each
Structure: Chaff launchers fitted in 1 987 HOYERSWERDA 611 EBERSWALDEFINOW 631
Operational; Max Reichpietsch is in reserve, others may have a reserve status LUBBEN 612 FRANKFURT/ODER 632
COTTBUS 613 HAGENOW 633
ANKLAM 614 GRIMMEN 634
EISENHUTTENSTADT 615 SCHWERIN 635
NEUBRANDENBURG 616 SCHWEDT 636
Displacement, tons: 950 full load1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 321 5 36 4 9 2 (98 1 1 1 ' 2 8)
Main machinery: 2 Type 40D diesels, 5 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 1
Military lift: 600 tons (including 12 MBTs)
Guns: 4 USSR 57 mm/70 (2 twin) automatic; 85 elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 2 nm).
weight of shell 2.8 kg
—
4 30 mm/65 (2 twin) automatic; 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of
shell 54 kg
—
2 40- tubed 122 mm rocket launchers (range 9 km (4 9 nm)) between fwd 57 mm mounting and
bridge Fitted in most ships
Mines: Fitted for minelaying through stern doors
Fire control: Carry a very considerable number of radio aerials suggesting a command role
Radars: Air search Strut Curve, F band, range 110km (60 nm) for 2 m^ target
Navigation TSR 333, band I
Fire control Muff Cob, G/H band
IFF High Pole B Square Head
7/736/
m Two
'
Programmes: Built by Peenewerft, Wolgast First seen in Baltic 1 976. others of 'Frosch 11
class listed under Service Forces Pennant numbers change when ships change squadrons
6 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS Structure: A class similar but not identical to Soviet "Ropucha" class apparently with no bow doors
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
WILHELM FLORIN WALTER HUESMAN
FRITZ BEHN 815
WILLI BREZDEL
EDGAR ANDRE
ERNSTGRUBE r ^^H|^^^^
Displacement, tons: 45 standard; 1 70 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 3 8 22 4 9 ('J'? 7 6 7 7 5^
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels; 2 000 bhp, 3 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 45 Range, miles: 850 at 30 knots, 460 at 42 knots
Complement: 23
—
Guns: 4 30 mm/65 (2 twin) automatic, 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm), weight
of shell 54 kg
Torpedoes: 4—21 in (533mm) tubes Soviet Type 53, preset course/pattern, active/passive homing
up to 20 km (lOSnm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg HE
Depth charges:
P^3 jA
w
1 2
Radars: Surface search; Pot Drum, H/l band
^^y-^JB^
^^m
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band, short range
IFF Square Head High Pole A
Programmes: Acquired from the USSR between 1 968 and 976 These are the last six survivors
1
Relationship between names and pennant numbers is uncertain but all have three digits starting 81
83, or 85
Structure: Do not differ from the Soviet boats of the class SCHWEDT 711987. MoDBonn
Minewarfareforces — Service forces/ GERMANY (EAST) 207
MINE WARFARE FORCES SURVEY SHIPS
26 "KONDOR II" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL) 1 "FINIKI'CLASS
GREizan TANGERHUTTE333 DORNBUSCH D 31
ZERBST313 POSSNICK 334
BITTERFELD314 ALTENBURG 335 Displacement, tons: 170 full load 1
ROSSLAU315 FREIBERG 336 Dimensions, feet (metres): 201 7 38 7 « 10 8 f67 5 11 8 3 3)
DESSAU 316 EILENBURG341 Main macfiinery; 2 Cegielski Sulzer diesels, 1 920 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers; bow tfiruster
KYRITZ321 BOLTENHAGEN342 Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 3 knots
RIESA322 BERNAU 343 Complement: 30 (5 officers)
TIMMENDORF323 MEININGEN 344 Radars: Navigation 2 Don 2, I band
ROBEL324 NEURUPPIN 345
STADT-GUBEN325 STRASBURG 346 Comment: Survey ship/buoy tender witfi 5 ton crane built in Gdansk, Poland. Completed November
RATHENOW326 STRALSUIMD351 1982 Has two electric motors capable of driving the main shafts at 5 knots for quiet operations.
GENTHIN331 KAMENZ352
TORGAU332 PRITZWALK353
1 Ex-SOVIET'KAMENKA" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 365 standard, 410 full load BUKII D29
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 86 24 6 1 9(56 7 " 7 5 » 2 4)
Main machinery: 2 Type 40D diesels; 4 000 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers Displacement, tons: 705 full load
Speed, knots: 21 Dimensions, feet (metres): 80 5 31 2 8 5 ('55 7 9 5 » 2 6J
1
Complement: 40 Main machinery: 2 Svgoda- Sulzer 6NVD 48 A20 diesels. 800 hp. 2 1 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 4 000 at
1 knots 1
Missiles: SAM SA-N-5 quad launcher; manual aiming; IR homing to 10 km (5 4nm) at 1 5 Mach,
warhead 2 5 kg Comment: Built at Gdansk m 1969 Also acts as buoy tendei One 5 ton crane
—
Guns: 6 25 mm (3 twin) automatic (4 — 25 mm (2 twin) in some), 85 elevation, 270
rounds/minute to 3 km ^7 6 nni). weight of shell 34 kg.
Mines: Have laying capability
Radars: Navigation TSR 333; band I
Sonars: Probably fitted with high frequency active search for mine detection
Programmes: by Peenewerft, Wolgast They replaced the small minesweepers of the
Built
"Schwalbe" First laid down in 1969, commissioned 1972 The following have been
class.
converted uses Carl Fr Gauss D 24 (survey ship). V 81 1 -81 3 (trials ships). Ostseeland 1
for other
(state yacht) and one fishery protection vessel
Structure: All are fitted with a deckhouse abaft the mam reel which may be for long range magnetic
mmesweepmg gear. Have been receiving SA-N-5 since 1 985
Operational: 351 -353 are training ships for Walter Steffens Naval School
CAREER GAUSS D 24
Comment: Built on "Kondor 11" hull, unarmed Carries four small survey launches Naval manned
Converted in 1 978 with bigger upperworks, twin derricks aft. Painted white.
SERVICE FORCES
3TYPE600(SUPPORTTANKERS)
HIDDENSEE C11 POEL C442 RIEMS C661
Displacement, tons: 450 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 5 29 5 4 7 |'59 6 1 9 1 4 5;
Main machinery: 2 6 KVD 43 diesels. 1 400 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 2 1
BITTERFELD /9fi7. MoDBonn Cargo capacity: 645 tons, oil
Guns: Fitted for 4 25 mm (2 twin)
-
Radars: Navigation TSR 333. band I
Comment: Built by Peenewerft Wolgast, in 1 960 61 Civilian manned Oil capacity. 645 tons Ships
similar but not identical Hiddensee refitted spring 985 Improvements include partially automated
1
propulsion system resulting in complement being reduced from 26 to 12 Pennant numbers
changed in April 1987.
INTELLIGENCESHIPS
Note: "Darss" class Jasmand is also an AG I. Details under Support Ships.
2 "MOD KONDOR I" CLASS
KOMETD42 METEOR D43
Displacement, tons: 245 standard; 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 23 66 (52 1 7 2) •
Main machinery: 2 Type MD40D diesels; 4 000 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 21
Complement: 30
Comment: Conversions from standard "Kondor I" class coastal minesweepers with sweepgear
removed and deckhouse fitted aft. Konwt has no black funnel cap Built 1 968-70
7987
1 "KUMO" CLASS (SUPPORTTANKER)
VILM C 15
Displacement, tons: 550
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 8 24 8 9 ('56 7 3 - 2.7)
Main machinery: Diesel; 300 hp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1
Radars: Navigation TSR 333. I band
METEOR 8/1983. H W van Boeijen Comment: Built in mid-1 950s by Matthias Thesen. Wismar Possibly armed with 1 4 5 mm MGs
208 GERMANY (EAST) / Service forces — Salvage ships
5 "GUSTAV KONIGS" CLASS (HARBOUR TANKERS) 7"DARSS"CLASS (6 SUPPORT SHIPS + 1 AGI)
C16 C17 44 63 64 MONCHGUT E111 DARSS E441 WITTOW E661
JASMUND D41 KUHLUNG P441 GRANITZ P816
Displacement, tons: 1 010 full load WERDAU V815
Dimensions, feet (metres): 219.8 26 9 « 7 2 (67 82 > 2.2)
Main machinery: R8DV 148diesel; 420 hp. 1
1 shaft Displacement, tons: 2 292 full load
Speed, knots: 8 Dimensions, feet (metres): 250 3 ' 39 7 « 13 8 ("765 '12 1' 4 2)
Main machinery: Type 40 DM diesel, 2 000 hp; 1 shaft; cp propeller
1
Comment: Built by VEB/Rosslau-Elbe. Able to pass under river bridges. Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement: 60, 40 (Jasmund) 1
Cargo capacity: 650 tons dry stores; 200 tons dieso; 25 ton crane (not in Jasmund)
—
Guns: Fitted for 6 25 mm (3 twin) automatic; 85" elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 .6 nm),
weight of shell 0.34 kg.
Radars: Navigation: TSR 333, I band
Comment: by Peenewerft. Wolgast and Neptun, Rostock. First launched 27 February 1982
Built
Do not have underway replenishment capability but refuelling can be done on either side or on the
stern Jasmund is employed as an intelligence collector with a large radome aft of the funnel, a
central mast replacing the midships heavy duty crane and an extra accommodation deckhouse over
the hold forward of the bridge
:%
C16 1987. S Breyei
1 "BASKUNCHAK" CLASS (SUPPLY SHIP)
6 "OHRE'- CLASS (SUPPORT SHIPS) USEDOM C441 (ex-C42)
VOGTLAND H 71 HARZ H 31 BOERDE Hll Displacement, tons: 2 900
ALTMARK H 72 HAVELLAND H 51 UCKERMARK H 91 Measurement, tons: 660 dwt; 1 754 1 gross: 539 net - . ^
Dimensions, feet (metres): 274 X 39 X 17 (83.6 X 72 > 5 2j
Displacement, tons: 2 983 full load Main machinery: Skoda 8DR 43/61 1 W diesel; 2 220 bhp, 1 shaft
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 0,21 1 9 (82 13-2 4) Speed, knots: 3 1
Main machinery: 2-6 UD 18 5 ALI diesels. 900 hp: 2 shafts, bow thruster
1 Complement: 30
Speed, knots: 8 Cargo capacity: 490 1 tons fuel
Missiles: SAM 2 SA N 5quad launchers Guns: Fitted for 4 — 25 mm (2 twin) automatic, 85" elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (•; 6 nm);
—
Guns: 4 25 mm (2 twin) automatic, 85" elevation. 270 rounds/minute to 3 km ('? 6 nm), weight of weight of shell 34 kg
shell 34 kg Radars: Navigation TSR 333, I band
Radars: Navigation TSR 33. I band
Comment: Tanker converted to act as supply ship Built at Kamisch Burun. Kerch.
Comment: Builtby Peenewerft. Wolgast One hydraulic ciane fitted Firstcommissioned 1985
Classified as "Schwimmende Stuetzpunkte" and have replaced all but one of the "Jugend" class
barracks ships (H 02)
USEDOM (old number) 611983. S.Bieyer
HARZ (with OSA Is) S Breyer
SALVAGE SHIPS
Name No Builders Commissioned
2"FR0SCH II" CLASS (SUPPORT SHIPS) OTTO VON GUERICKE A 441 Danzig North 1977
Displacement, tons: 1 560 standard. 1 732 full load
NORDPERDE171 SUDPERDE172 Dimensions, feet (metres): 240 39 4 13 1 ('732 12-4) > -
Main nochinery: 2 Skoda 6TD 48 diesels. 3 800 bhp; 2 shafts
Comment: Built at Peenewerft. Wolgast in 1980. Used as AK/AGP Built to modified "Frosch"
Speed, knots: 1 6 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 2 knots
design Have 5 ton crane amidships, two 25 mm
guns in place of 30 mm. no rocket launchers and Guns: 8—25 mm (4 twin) automatic, 85" elevation. 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm). weight of
no ramp to mam deck Otherwise general data as in "Frosch" class under Amphibious Forces shell 34 kg
Classified as "High Seas Combat Supply Ships". Are used for cargo and ammunition transport- Can
Radars: Navigation TSR 333, I band
be beached and have a minelaying capability
Comment: Basically a "Moma" class hull; similar to Polish "Piast" class Carries extensive towing
and firefighting equipment as well .3S diving bell stowed on port side fwd of bridge.
-H-i
NOHUPbKU (old number) 9! 1986. US Navy (Jeff Hilton) OTTO VAN GUERICKE (old number) 2.1 1987. SelcukEmre
Salvageships — Training ship / GERMANY (EAST) 209
1 "700" TYPE 1 "HAVEL" CLASS
THALEA113 HUGOECKENER A114
Displacement, tons: 792 full load Displacement, tons: 487 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 46 6 35 1 < 1 2 7 C44 7 « ?0 7 x 3 9)
1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 23 7 « 26 9 ' 9 8 (37.7
1 " 82 x 3)
Main machinery: 2 12 KVD 21 diesels, 1 760 hp, 2 shafts Main machinery: 8NVD 36 Al diesel; 578 hp. 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 2 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 2 knots
1 Speed, knots: Range, miles; 6 500 at
1 knots 1
Complement: 39 (6 officers) Complement: 20
—
Guns: 4 25 mm (2 twin) automatic. 85 elevation. 270 rounds/minute to 3 km f'7 6 nm), weight of Radars: Navigation TSR 333, I band
shell 34 kg
Radars: Navigation TSR 333, I band Comment: Ex Cuban stern trawler built m 970
1 Rebuilt by Peenewerft, Wolgast Acts as an NCO
training ship.
Comment: Small salvage ship Bollard pull. 16 tons Sister to Bulgarian Jiyp/^er
HUGO ECKENER
THALE (old number) 1987. S Breyer 1 "SCHOLLE" (SEINER II) CLASS (DIVING TENDER)
K61
MISCELLANEOUS Displacement, tons: 1 89 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 98 4 « 21 3 9 ('JO « 65 " 3j
Main machinery: RGDV 1 48 diesel; 1 shaft
1
Note: Salamander (ex-Zurov) and Molch II (ex-Zusser) pollution control vessels taken over in Speed, knots: 10
February 1 988 and being converted to naval service
Comment: Small diving tender with recompression chamber
3"K0ND0R II" CLASS (EXPERIMENTAL SHIPS)
10 "SKB 64" CLASS
JUTEBOGV881 WITTSTOCK V 81 2 SCHONEBECK V 81 3
Comment: Details as in Mine Warfare Forces section Ex 381 383 A gantry is fitted to the stern
DARSSERORTD22 ESPERORTD28 KOLLICKERORTD38
GOLWITZ D 25 LANDTIEFD 34 PALMER ORTD 39
BREITLING D 26 ARKONAD36
GRASS ORTD 27 GELLEN D37
Displacement, tons; 58 standard, 320 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 - 20 3 6 2 ('29 6 - 6 2 - • 19)
Main machinery: 8 NVD 36 diesel. 580 hp; 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots; 5 1 1
Comment: seven delivered 1970 72 Civilian manned buoy tenders under the Naval
First
Hydrographic Service Darsser Ort. Arkona and Gellen were completed in 1 977 and are improved
versions known as Project 601 boats
JUTEBOG (old number) 9/1985
2 "KONDOR I" CLASS (TRVs)
LIBBEN (ex-Z;ngsf) V661 STRELASUND V 662
Comment; Details under GBK section Converted in 1971 for torpedo recovery with armament
removed, a ramp aft and radar reflectors on the foremast Also used as target ships
TRAINING SHIP
LIBBEN (oldnumbei) 9/1978, Gerhard Koop
Name No Builders Commissioned
WILHELM PIECK S41 Naval Yard, Gdynia 6 July 1976
2 STATE YACHTS
Displacement, tons: 1 750 full load
OSTSEELAND H 04 OSTSEELAND II H 03 Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 4 39 4 1 6 4 f7,3 /2 5;
Mam machinery: 2 Sulzer DM 6TD 48 diesels. 3 600 hp, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons: 623 (Oslsee/and). 342 (Ostsee/and II) Speed, knots; 7 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 99 8 25 6 1 1 2 (-60 9 7 •
1 ; 3 4) iOslsee/and) Complement: 100
133 2 -26 2 8 2(40 6 8-25) [Ostsee/and I/) Guns: 4 30 mm (2 twin) AK 230, 85" elevation. 500 rounds/minute to 5 km ("2 7 nm). weight of
Main machinery: 2 diesels: 4 000 hp; 2 shafts (Ostseeland) shell 54 kg
diesel; 1 320 hp. 1 shaft (Ostseeland II)
1 —
4 25 mm (2 twin). 85 elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm). weight of shell 34 kg
Speed, knots: 16 (Ostseeland). 13 (Ostseeland II) Radars: Navigation Two TSR 333; band. I
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
Comment: Used by members of the Ministerial Council Ostseeland is a lengthened "Kondor H
commissioned in 1 971 Ostseeland II was built in 1 960
; Comment: Cadets training ship Sister ship to Polish "Wodnik" class training ships
-*-.>&;
.''iM'i-iiMKij.jiiji 'imwsa^s^
OSTSEELAND II 9/1981. van Ginderen Collection WILHELM PIECK 6/1987. Royal Navy
5
210 GERMANY (EAST) / Icebreakers — Grenzebrigade Kuste (GBK)
ICEBREAKERS 5 "IBIS" CLASS (FIREFIGHTINGTUGS)
Note: Pennant numbers prefixed SAS or ROS (base ports Sassnitz and Rostock) F11 F12 F41 F61 F 62
Displacement, tons: 24 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 > 19 4 " 5.2 (32.3 " 5 9 ^ 7 6)
STEPHAIM JANTZEN Main machinery: 2 6NVD 26A diesels; 540 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 1
Comment: Of 2 675 tons full load and 1 4 5 knots, built in 1 967 Of Soviet "Dobrynya Nikitich
Complement: 1 3
class Civilian manned Comment: Built in 1 959. One deleted so far.
EISVOGEL
Comment:Of 388git— 128 « 3211(39 2 9 7mJ one 8-cyl Halberstadtdiesel, 12 knots Built 1955
by Matthias Thesen Werft Icebreakmg tug Civilian manned
2 "TAUCHER" CLASS (TYPE19)
Comment: Of 177 tons, 94 5 ft (288 m) long; one 6 NVD 48 diesel; 10 knots Built m 1958-59
Harbour icebreakers and auxiliary diving tenders
TUGS
IBIS" Class (old number)
1
"EHLE" CLASS
HA 1 -A 73
Comment: Ocean going tug GRENZEBRIGADE KUSTE (GBK)
Note: (i) See note at head of section
(ti) In addition to the vessels listed below there are some 30 more harbour patrol craft with
pennant numbers in G 600 series
18 "KONDOR I" CLASS (MINESWEEPER/PATROL CRAFT)
STENDALG411 GRAAL-IV1UR'TZG424
ALTENTREPTOWG412 ZINGSTG425
GREIFSWALDG413 VITTEG426
PASEWALK G414 RERIKG441
MEISSEN G415 UCKERMUNDEG442
PRENZLAUG416 ZWICKAU G 443
AHRENSHOOPG421 WEISSWASSERG444
DEMMING422 NEUSTRELITZG445
PREROWG423 BANSING446
Displacement, tons: 245 standard: 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 24 6 6 ('52 7 3 « 2) 1
—
Main machinery: 2 40DIV1 diesels, 4 000 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 21
Complement: 30
Guns: 2—25 mm (twin) automatic, 85 elevation, 270 rounds/minute \o2km (1 6 nm), weight of
"EHLE" Class shell 34 kg
Comment: Built by Peenewerft, WolgasI in 1 969-71 Taken over from minesweeping duties with
the Navy but retain sweeping gear
1 Ex-SOVIET'PROMETEY" CLASS
A16 10"BREMSE" CLASS (HARBOUR PATROLCRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 320 full load G 730-739
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 7 27 2 ''.0 5(29 8 83 • • 3 2)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 200 hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers Displacement, tons: 25 full load
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 800 at 2 knots
1 1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 74 16 4 3 6 ('25 5 •
IJ)
Complement: 3 Main macfiinery: 2 DM diesels, 600 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 4
Comment: Ice strengthened hull Fourteen ton bollard pull Has twin funnels Guns: 2- -14 5 mm (twin) MGs (in some)
Radars: Navigation TSR 333, band 1
Comment: This class was introduced in 1971-72 for operations on rivers and inland waterways by
6TYPE270 (HARBOURTUGS) the GBK Also known as Pro|ectGB-23
PEENEA111 ELBE A 443 ERI\JSTKRENKELA662 6 "SAS" CLASS (HARBOUR PATROLCRAFT)
SPREE A112 ODERA661 HAVEL A 442
G 760-765
Comment: 261 tons, 1 00 ft (30 5 m) length, one R6 DV 48 1 diesel, 1 knots Armed with two 25
mm (twin) guns
Displacement, tons: 55 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 68 9 1 8 5 9 ("2? 5 5 ? S;
Main machinery: 1 DM diesel, 1 50 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 5
Comment: Built in 1 965 as steel hulled fishing boats and converted for GBK in 1
12/1986 HARBOUR PATROL CRAFT (old number) 7552, Federal German Navy
Introduction / GERMANY (WEST) 21
GERMANY (WEST)
Ministerial Strength of the Fleet Modernisation
12 submarines Type 206 in 1987 92 (DM 650 million)
Minister of Defence Type Active Building 1 FAC Type 1 43 in mid 1 990s including new SSMs
Professor Rupert Scholz (Reserve) (Projected) RAM ASDM launcher for Types 103(2), 122(2), 123(2),
Submaimes Patrol 24 (12) 143(1) 1991 96 (DM1 642 million)
Destroyers 7 Light SAMs "Fliegerfaust 2" (similar to USSR SAN 5. with
Frigates 7 2(4) Stinger SAM ) for support ships and minor combatants
Corvettes 5
Fast Attack Cratt— Missile 40
LCUs 20
LCMs 17(11)
Minehunters 12 10(10)
Headquarters' Appointment
—
Minesweepers Coastal 15
Mine Warfare Boats 3
Minesweepers — Inshore 18 Conversion
General Inspectoi. Federal German Armed Forces Diver Support Vessels 2 Depot ship Neckar to act as training ship 1 990-94
Admiral Dieter Wellershoff
Depot Ships 10 Ex -frigateKotn for damage control training by Norderweft
Inspector of the Navy. Hamburg, completion in 1 989
Support Ships 8
Vice Admiral Hans-Joachim Mann Replenishment Tankers 8 (2)
Cfiief of Staff
Support Tankers 1
Vice Admiral Hansdieter Chnstmann Ammunition Transports 2
Mine Transports 1
Water Boats 3(1)
Tugs — Salvage 8
Tugs — Icebreaking 2 + 1 Coast Gua rd
Tugs — Coastal/ Harbour 18 Hydrographic Service
Training Ships 1
Sail Training Ships 1
This service, under the direction of the Ministry of Transport, is
TRVs 9 civilian manned with HQat Hamburg Survey ships are listed at the
TrialsShips 20 end of the section
Commander-in-Chief
Repair Ships 2
Miscellaneous 29
Commander - in Cfiief. Flee!
Vice Admiral Klaus Rehder
Non-naval Vessels
Coast Guard Patrol Craft 12 1
Customs Patrol Craft 21 2(6)
Police Patrol Craft 15
Icebreaker 3
Mercantile Marine
Fishery Protection Ships 7
Research and Survey Ships 7
Lloyd s Regrster ol Shipping
Diplomatic Representation Army craft 52
1 233 vessels of 3 91 7 257 tons gross
Defence Attache in London
Brigadier General B S Count von Stauffenberg
Naval Attache in London
Captain D. Gerhardt
Prefix to Ships' IMames
DELETIONS
Prefix FGS is used in communications.
Frigates
1988 Augsburg. Luheck (sold to Turkey)
Personnel
(a) 1989 38 900 (7 100 officers, 31 800 men)
(Includes Naval Air Arm)
(b) 18 months' national service (1 1 000) Bases
Cm C Fleet Glucksurg
Baltic Kiel, Olpenitz, Flensburg, Eckernforde, Neustadt, Mine Warfare Vessels
North Sea Wilhelmshaven, Borkum, Bremerhaven
Naval Arsenal Wilhelmshaven, Kiel 1987 Pluto. Herkules. Gemma
The administration of the bases is vested in the Naval Support 1988 Wega. Perseus. Atarr
Command at Wilhelmshaven 1989 Sachsenwald
Squadron Allocations
"Lutjens "
class, 1st DS, "Hamburg" class, 2nd DS, Old "Koln" and
4 "Bremen" class, 2nd FS, 4 "Bremen" class, 4th FS
Future Projects Landing Craft
Building
1988 Renke. Salm
7 submarines to replace the Type 205 in late 1 990s Type 21 2
4 frigates to replacettie "Hamburg class in 1994-96, starting
1989 (DM 600 million) Type 23
2 1
4 frigates m
1990s Typel24/NFR
late
Naval Air Arm 10 minehunters1991 95 (DM 300 million) Type 332 1
? combat store ships in 1990s, appiox 5 000 ts Type 702 1
6 700 men, 186 aircraft ' depot ships to replace the "Rhein" class in mid 1990s Type
MFG 1 (Fighter Bomber Wing at Schleswig Jagel) 404 Miscellaneous
PA 200 Tornado 5 multi purpose boats small 1989-90 Type 745 —
MFG 2 (Fighter Bomber and Reconnaissance Wing at Eggebek) 1 multi purpose boat -medium to replace Walther von Ledebur 1986 Knurrhahn. (Nordstrand. Langeness and Vogelsand re-
PA 200 Tornado in mid 1990s Type 748 lieved by tugs of same name), Anton Dohrn (fishery
MFG 3 "Graf Zeppelin" (LRMPWingat
Nordholz) 2 multi purpose boa\&-\aiqe\oiep\ace Hans Burkner und Heinz research)
Breguet Atlantic of which 5 converted for Sigint, Sea Lynx Roggenkamp 9905 Type 749
in 1 1 987 KOR 2, Oste (old); Oker (old) (to Greece February 1 988),
(landbase for embarkation and maintenance) 1 trialscraft— fast (SES with 50 knots) Type 751 F Voge. A Bestelmeyer. Rud Dresel. TF ^02 Atarr (relieved
MFG 5 (SAR and Wing at Kiel)
Liaison 1 research ship (SWATH) \o iep\ace Planet Type 752 by ship of the same name)
Sea King Mk 41, Do 28D 2 Skyservanl of which 2 1 floating dock to replace Schwimmdock B in early 1 990s 1988 TF 104, TF 101, H C Oersted. Borkum. Polarstern
converted for pollution control 9 tugs to replace Types 723/724 until 1994 Type 725 (civilian), Hanse (civilian). Max Waldeck (civilian)
MFG = Marine Flieger Geschwader 2 research ships for Federal Ministries 1989-90 (DM 60 million) 1989 Alster (old) (to Turkey February 1989), Heinz
New heliport at Wilhelmshaven for Sea Lynx, A number of modern patrol craft for police and customs service Roggenkamp
21 2 GERMANY (WEST) / Introduction
PENNANT LIST
Submarines M 1056 Rigel A 1401 Eisvogel
M 1057 Regulus A 1402 Eisbar
S 170 U21 M 1058 Mars A 1403 FW1
S 171 U22 M 1059 Spica A 1404 FW2
s 172 U23 M 1060 Skorpion A 1405 FW3
s 173 U24 M 1062 Schutze A 1406 FW4
s 174 U25 M 1063 Waage A 1407 Wittensee
s 175 U26 M 1064 Deneb A 1408 SP1
s 176 U27 M 1065 Jupiter A 1409 Wilhelm Puilwer
s 177 U28 M 1070 Gottjngen A1410 Wallher von Ledebur
s 178 U 29 M 1071 Koblenz A1411 Luneburg
s 179 U30 M 1072 Lindau A1412 Coburg
s 180 U 1 M 1073 Schleswig A1413 Freiburg
s 181 U2 M 1074 Tubingen A1414 Glucksburg
s 188 U9 M 1075 Wetzlar A1415 Saarburg
s 189 UIO M 1076 Paderboin A1416 Nienburg
s 190 U11 M 1077 Weilheim A1417 Offenburg
s 191 U 12 M 1078 Cuxhaven A1418 Meersburg
s 192 U 13 M 1079 Duren A 1424 Walchensee
s 193 U 14 M 1080 Marburg A 1425 Ammersee
s 194 U15 M 1081 Konstanz A 1426 Tegernsee
s 195 U 16 M 1082 Wolfsburg A1427 Westensee
s 196 U17 M 1083 Ulm A 1428 Harz
s 197 U18 M 1084 Flensburg A 1429 Erfel
s 198 U19 M 1085 Minden A 1435 Westerwald
s 199 U20 M 1086 Fulda A 1436 Odenwald
M 1087 Volklingen A 1438 Steigerwald
M 1090 Pegnitz A 1439 Ballium
Destroyers M 1091 Kulmbach (building) A 1440 Juist
M 1092 Hamein A 1441 Langeoog
D 181 Hamburg M 1093 Neptun, Auerbuch (building A 1442 Spessart
D 182 Schleswig Holstein M 1094 Widder, Ensdorf (building) A 1443 Rhon
D 183 Bayern M 1095 Uberherrn A 1449 Hans Burkner
D 184 Hessen M 1096 Fische. Passau (building) A 1450 Planet
D 185 Lut)ens M 1097 Laboe (building) A1451 Wangerooge
D 186 Molders M 1098 Siegburg (building) A 1452 Spiekeroog
D 187 Rommel M 1099 Herten (building) A 1455 Norderney
M 2650 Ariadne A 1457 Helgoland
M 2651 Freya A 1458 Fehmarn
Frigates
M 2652 Vineta Y 812 LutjeHorn
M 2653 Hertha Y 813 Mellum
F 207 Bremen
M 2654 Nymphe Y 814 Knechtsand
F 208 Niedersachsen
M 2655 Nixe Y 815 Scharhorn
F 209 Rhemland-Pfalz
M 2656 Amazone Y 816 Vogelsand
F 210 Emden
M 2657 Gazelle Y 817 Nordstrand
F 211 Koln
M 2658 Frauenlob Y 818 Trischen
F 212 Karlsruhe
M 2659 Nautilus Y 819 Langeness
F 213 Augsburg (build)
M 2660 Gefion Y 820 Sylt
F 214 Lubeck (build)
M 2661 Medusa Y 821 Fohr
F 225 Braunschweig
M 2662 Undine Y 822 Amrum
M 2663 Minerva Y 823 Neuwerk
M 2664 Diana Y 827 KW15
M 2665 Loreley Y 829 KW3
Corvettes M 2666 Atlantis Y 830 KW16
M 2667 Acheron Y 832 KW18
P 6052 Thetis Y 834 Nordwind
P 6053 Hermes Y 840 EF3
P 6054 Naiade Y 844 Barbara
P 6055 Triton Amphibious Forces Y 845 KW17
P 6056 Theseus Y 846 KW20
L 760 Plunder Y 847 Odin
L 761 Karpfen 848
Y Wotan
L 762 Lachs Y 851 TF1
Light Forces
L 763 Plotze Y 852 TF2
L 764 Rochen Y 853 TF3
P 6111 S61 Albatros
L 765 Schlei Y 854 TF4
P 6112 S62Falke
L 766 Stoi Y 855 TF5
P 6113 S63Geier
L 767 Tummler Y 856 TF6
P 6114 S64 Bussard
L 768 Wels
P 6115 S 65 Sperber Y 857 H 11
L 769 Zander Y 859 H 13
P 6116 S66Greif
L 774 LCM ISHeting Y 860 Schwedeneck
P 6117 S 67 Kondor
L 775 LCM leOrfe Y 861 Kronsott
P 6118 S68 Seeadlet
L 776 LCM 6 Marane
P 6119 S69 Habicht
1
Y 862 Helmsand
L 777 LCM 18 Saibling Y 872 TF106
P 6120 S 70 Kormoran
L 778 LCM 19 Stmt Y 873 TF107
P 6121 S 71 Gepatd
L 779 LCM20Aesche Y 874 TF108
P 6122 S72 Puma
L 780 LCM 21 Hummer Y 875 Hiev
P 6123 S 73 Hetmelin
L 781 LCM 22 Krill
Y 876 Griep
P 6124 S74Nerz
L 782 LCM23Krabbe Y 882 Otto Meycke
P 6125 S75Zobel
6126
L 783 LCM 24 Auster Y1641 Forde
P S 76 Frettchen
L 784 LCM25IVluschel Y1642 Jade
P 6127 S77 Dachs LCM26Koralle
L 785 Y1643 Bottsand
P 6128 S78 0zelot
L 786 LCM27Garnele
P 6129 S79Wiesel Y 1644 Eversand
L 787 LCM 28 Languste Y1670 MT Bool
P 6130 SBOHyane
L 788 Butt Y1671 AKl
P 6141 S41 Tiger
L 789 Brasse Y1672 AK3
P 6142 S 42 litis
L 790 Barbe Y1673 AK5
P 6143 S43Luchs
L 791 Delphin Y 1674 AM 6
P 6144 S44 Marder
L 792 Dorsch Y1675 AM 8
P 6145 S 45 Leopard
L 793 Felchen Y1676 MA 2
P 6146 S46 Fuchs
L 794
P 6147 S 47 Jaguar
Foielle
Y 1677 MA 3
L 795 Inger
P 6148 S 48 Lowe Y1679 AM 7
L 796 Makrele Y1680 Neuende
P 6149 S 49 Wolf
L 797 Murane Y1681 Heppens
P 6150 S 50 Panther
P 6151 S51 Haher Y 1682 Ellerbek
P 6152 S 52 Storch Y1683 AK6
P 6153 S53Pelikan Y1684 Peter Bachmann
6154
Support Ships and Auxi Maries Y1687 Borby
P S 54 Elster
P 6155 S55Alk Y1689 Bums
A 50 Alster Y1690 LP 3
P 6156 S 56 Dommel
P 6157 S 57 Weihe
A 52 Oste
A 53 Oker
P 6158 S 58 Pingum
6159
A 55 Lahn
P S 59 Reiher
A 56 Lech
P 6160 S60 Ktanich
A 58 Rhein Coast Guard
A 59 Deutschland
A 60 Gorch Fock BG 5 Rettm
Mine Warfare Forces A 61 Elbe BGll Neustadt
A 63 Mam BG12 Bad Bramstedt
M 1050 TBI A 65 Saar BG13 Uelzen
M 1051 Castor A 66 Neckar BG 14 Duderstadt
M 1052 Hansa A 67 Mosel BG 15 Eschwege
M 1053 Stier A 68 Werra BG 16 Alsfeld
M 1054 Pollux A 69 Donau BG 17 Bayreuth
M 1055 Sinus A 1400 Holms BG18 Rosenheim
Submarines /GERMANY (WEST) 213
SUBMARINES
0+ (12) TYPE 212
Comment: The development of Type 208 was cancelled because on the Howaldtswerke prototype
ceil/baltery propulsion based probably AEG Seeal 3 torpedoes Project definition started in
of technical risksand the Type 21 programme fell foul of a 1 independent system which started trials in U 1 m November
a\i 1 988 with the first seven to be ordered in 1 990 for an in service
budget shortfall Future submarine construction is now centred 1987 Overall development is by Ingenieurkontor Lubeck with date of 1 995 These submarines will replace the Type 205 and
on twelve 200 ton Type 212 submarines with a hybrid fuel
1 weapons controls by Kongsberg, sonar Krupp Atlas and SIX of the Type 206 and will be designed for Baltic operations
18 TYPE 206 and TYPE 206A
Name No Builders Laid do IA//7 Launched Commissioned
U13 SI 92 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 15 Nov 1969 28 Sep 1971 19 Apr 1973
U14 SI 93 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 1 Mar 1970 1 Feb 1972 19 Apr 1973
U15 SI 94 Howaldtswerke. Kiel 1 June 1970 15Junel972 17 July 1974
U16- SI 95 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 1 Nov 1970 29Aug 1972 9 Nov 1973
U17 SI 96 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Oct 1970 lOOct 1972 28 Nov 1973
U18 8 197 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 1 Apr 1971 31 Oct 1972 19 Dec 1973
U19 SI 98 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 5 Jan 1971 15 Dec 1972 9 Nov 1973
U20 SI 99 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke. Emden 3 Sep 1971 16 Jan 1973 24 May 1974
U21 SI 70 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 15 Apr 1971 9Mar 1973 16 Aug 1974
U22- S171 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 18 Nov 1971 27 Mar 1973 26 July 1974
U23- S172 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 5 Mar 1973 25 May 1974 2 May 1975
U24 S173 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 20 Mar 1972 26Junel973 16 Oct 1974
U25 S174 Howaldtswerke. Kiel 1 July 1971 23 May 1973 14 June 1974
U26 S175 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden UJuly 1972 20 Nov 1973 13 Mar 1975
U27 SI 76 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Oct 1971 21 Aug 1973 16 Oct 1974
U28' SI 77 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 4 Oct 1972 22 Jan 1974 18 Dec 1974
U29- S178 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 10 Jan 1972 5 Nov 1973 27 Nov 1974
U30- SI 79 Rheinstahl Nordseewerke, Emden 5 Dec 1972 26 Mar 1974 13 Mar 1975
Type206A (see Modernisation]
Displacement, tons: 450 surfaced, 498 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 159 4 -15 1-14 8
(48 6 ' 46 4 5)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 MTU 12V 493AZ diesels,
2 —
405 kW generators, 2 300 shp, 1 mam motor, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: surfaced; 7 dived
1 1
Range, miles: 4 500 at 5 l^nots surfaced
Complement: 22 (4 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 —
21 m (533 mm) bow tubes AEG Seeschlenge
(Type 206); wire-guided; active homing to 6 l^m (3 3 nm) at 35
linots;passive homing \o^'^ym (7 6 nm) at 23 knots, warhead
100 kg
AEG Seeal 3 (Type 206A), wire-guided, active homing to 1 3 km
(7 nm) at 35 knots, passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23
knots; warhead 260 kg
Mines: GRP container secured outside hull each side
Each
container holds 1 2 mines, carried in addition to the normal
torpedo or mine armament (1 6 in place of torpedoes)
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Fire control: Signaal Mk 8 (Type 206), CSU 83 (Type 206A)
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso II, band I
Sonars: Thomson Sintra DUUX 2, passive ranging
Krupp Atlas 41 0A4 (Type 206), Krupp Atlas DBQS 21 D (Type
206A), passive/active search and attack, medium frequency
Programmes: Authorised on 7 June 1 969 from Howaldtswerke
Deutsche Werft (8) and Rheinstahl Nordseewerke. Emden (10)
fVlodernisation: Howaldtswerke, Kiel is the main contractor for
the modernisation of 1 2 of this class to extend service life into
21st century. This includes new Krupp Atlas DBQS 21 D sonar,
improved weapons the new Seeal 3
control system for
torpedoes, new periscopes and
improved radio and
mast,
navigation equipment as well assundry minor modifications Six
have been sub-contracted to Thyssen Nordseewerke [U 23. 30.
22. 27. 75, 26) at Emden and the remainder (U 29, 16. 25. 28.
17. 18) are being converted at Kiel. The programme should 1111988. Gilbert Gyssels
complete by 1992.
Structure: Type 206 hulls are built of high-tensile non-magnetic
steel. In this the West German submarines are unique Operational: First squadron (Lahn) Six Type 205. six unmod-
Modernised Type 206A submarines have a slight difference in ernised Type 206, based at Kiel
superstructure shape Third squadron (Lech): The rest, based at Eckernforde
6 TYPE 205
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
U 1 SI 80 Howaldtswerke. Kiel 1 Feb1965 17 Feb 1967 6 June 1967
U 2 S181 Howaldtswerke. Kiel 1 Sep 1964 15 July 1966 11 Oct 1966
U 9 SI 88 Howaldtswerke. Kiel 10 Dec 1964 20 Oct 1966 11 Apr 1967
U10 SI 89 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 15 July 1965 5 June 1967 28 Nov 1967
un SI 90 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Apr 966 1 9 Feb 1968 21 June 1968
U12 S191 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Sep 966 1 10 Sep 1968 14Jan 1969
Displacement, tons: 41 9 surfaced; 450 dived 1*'<t ..:*
Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 -15 -14 1 1 1
k.u£.',udMS mmmwt
(43 9 4.6 4 3)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 2 MTU 12V493AZ diesels;
2 —
405 kW generators; 2 300 shp, 1 Siemens electric motor;
1 SOObhp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 surfaced; 7 dived 1
Complement: 22 (4 officers)
Torpedoes: 8—21 in (533 mm) tubes. AEG Seeal; wire-guided;
active homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at 35 knots; passive homing to 28
km (15 nm) 23 knots; warhead 260 kg; no reloads.
at
Mines: 16 in place of torpedoes
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Fire control: Signaal Mk 8
Radars: Surface search. Thompson-CSF Calypso II; band I
Sonars: Krupp Atlas SRS Ml H; passive/active search and attack,
high frequency
611986. G.Fiebiger
Programmes: All built in floating docks. First submarines
designed and built by West Germany since the end of the
Second World War The original U 1 and U 2 which were
commissioned in Match and May 1962 were not satisfactory
and were scrapped. The dates given for these boats are those for Structure: Diving depth, 159 m (490 It) U 1 was lengthened by
the second U 1 and U 2 U 9 12 have hulls of different steel 3.8 m (12.5 It) and is fitted with an ait independent propulsion Operational: The boats are trimmed by the stern to load through
alloys of non-magnetic properties. No plans for modernisation system (fuel cell) for trials which started in November 1987 the bow caps The 1 6 fuel cells \n U 1 each generate 25 kW of
but some are being modified for trials of new equipment The U 1 1 and U 12 axe both modified for special tasks and weapon power which should recharge the battery in 50 minutes
class will have to serve until replaced by Type 21 2 in 995 1 trials
1
214 GERMANY (WEST) /Destroyers
DESTROYERS
3 Ex US "MODIFIED CHARLES F. ADAMS" CLASS (TYPE 103B) (DDGs)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
LUTJENS {ex USDDG28) D185 Bath Iron Works Corporation 1 Mar 1966 11 Aug 1967 22 Mat 1969
MOLDERS (ex-USDDG29) D186 Bath Iron Works Corporation 12 Apr 1966 13 Apr 1968 20 Sep 1969
ROMMEL (ex-USDDG 30) D187 Bath Iron Works Corporation 22 Aug 1967 1 Feb 1969 2 May 1970
Displacement, tons; 3 370 standard, 4 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 437 47-20
(133 2 143-6 1)
•
Main machinery: Geared steam turbines, 70 000 shp, 2 shafts 4
Combustion Engineering boilers, 200 psi (84 4 kg/cm')1
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 4 500 at 20 knots
Complement: 337 (1 9 officers)
Missiles: SSM McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active radar
homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg
Combined Mk 3 single-arm launchei witfi SAM system O
SAM GDC Pomona
1
Standard MR SMI,
semi -active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at
Mk 13 launcher,
2 Mach, warhead
_> -^
HE; 40 missiles Combined SSM and SAM Two RAM to be
one behind the SAM launcher and one in front of the
fitted,
(Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
bridge
A/S Honeywell ASROC octuple launcher 0, pre-programmed,
inertial flight to 6-10 km ("7 -5 .5 nm), payload Honeywell Mk
1
46 torpedo
Guns; 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 automatic ©, 65
elevation, 20 rounds/minute to 23 km (12 4 nm) anti-surface,
1 5 km (8 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O, Honeywell
Mk 46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm)
at 40 knots, waihead 44 kg.
Depth charges; 1 projector
Countermeasures: Decoys Loral Hycoi Mk 36 SRBOC
6-barrelled Chaff launcher, range 1 -4 km (0 6-2 2 nm)
ESM AEG FL-1800S, radar intercept
Fire control: Mk 86 GFCS SATIR 1 (similar to SENIT 2) action
data automation. Link 1
Radars: Air search Lockheed SPS 40 9, E/F band, range 320 km
( 1 75 nm)
Hughes SPS 52 O, 3D, E/F band; range 439 km (240 nm)
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 1 O, G band
Fire control Two Raytheon SPG 51 0, G/l band (for missiles)
Lockheed SPQ 9 <E), l/J band, range 37 km f^Onm;
Lockheed SPG 60 0>, l/J band, range 10 km (60 nm) (for 1
gunnery)
Tacan URN20 ®
Sonars: Krupp Atlas DSQS 21 , hull mounted, active search and
attack; medium frequency
Programmes: Modified to suit West German requirements and
1965 contract
practice
Modernisation: The Type 103B modernisation and other
modifications included
(a) Installation of one single-arm Mk 1 3 launcher for Standard
SAM
(b) Improved fire control with digital in place of analoq
computers
(c) Higher superstiuctuie abaft bridge with SPG 60 and SPQ 9
on a mast platform
Carried out by Naval Arsenal, Kiel and Howaldtswerke, Kiel LUTJENS 311988. H W van Boei/en
Moldeis completed 29 March 1984, Rommel 26 July 1985,
Lutjens 16 December 1986 Operational: To be fitted with Satcom Oil fuel. 900 tons
Structure: Some differences from "Charles F, Adams" in W/T Molders damaged by fire in December 987, w
1 II be operational
aerials and general outline, particularly the funnels. again in November 989.
1
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Destroyers / GERMANY (WEST) 21
4"HAMBURG" CLASS (TYPE101A)
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
HAMBURG D181 HCStulckenSohn, Hamburg '
29Jan 1959 26Mar1960 23 Mar 1964
SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN D182 H C. Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 20 Aug 1 959 20Aug1960 1 2 Oct 1964
BAYERN D183 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 14 Sep 1960 14 Aug 1962 6 July 1965
HESSEN D184 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 1 5 Feb 1 961 4 May 1 963 8 Oct 1968
Displacement, tons: 3 340 standard, 4 680 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 438 5 « 44 « 20 3
(1337 134 62)
Main machinery: 2 Wahodag geared steam turbines; 68 000
shp, 2 shafts 4 Wahodag boilers, 910 psi (64 kglcm'j. 860T
(460' C)
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 3 knots, 920 at 34
knots
Complement: 268 (19 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers
O: inertial cruise: active radar homing to 42 km (23 nmj at 9
Mach: warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: 3 DCN 3 9 in (100 mm)lbb Mod 1954 ©, 80 elevation,
HAMBURG" Class (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 nm) anti-surface, Bkm (4 4
nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 1 3 5 kg
8 Breda 40 mm/70 (4 twin) 0, 85 elevation, 300 rounds/
minute to 12.5 km (6.7 nm). weight of shell 96 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes O
A/S mortars: 2 Bofors 375 mm 4-barrelled trainable mortars 0,
automatic loading, range 1 600 m
Depth charges: 2 projectors Q, DC rails
Mines: Can lay mines
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Selenia SCLAR Chaff rocket
launchers, 20 barrels per launcher
ESM WLR-6, radar warning
Fire control: Signaal M 45 series
Radars: Air search Signaal LW 04 O; D band, range 219 km
(120 nm).
Air/surface search: Signaal DA 08 O, F band, range 204 Vm (110
nm) for 2 m^ target
Surface search Signaal ZW 01 0, l/J band
Navigation Kelvin Hughes 14/9, band I
Fire control Three Signaal M 45 ®, l/J band, short range
Sonars: Krupp Atlas ELAC 1 BV, hull mounted, active search and
attack, medium frequency
Programmes: All named after Lander of the German Federal
Republic
Modernisation: Replacement of 100 mm in X position by four
MM 38 Exocet, replacement of 40 mm Bofors by Bredas and
addition of two extra A/S torpedo tubes and replacement of
LW-02 radar by LW 04 Hessen completed modernisation
November 1975, Hamburg mid-1976, Schleswig-Holstein
February 1977 and Bayein November }'511 During later refits
bridges have been re-modelled Although there are no plans to
fit RAM further limited modernisation may be necessary with
these ships planned to serve until replaced by the "Type 1
23"
class 2/1986. Giorgio Ana
BAYERN
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21 6 GERMANY (WEST) / Frigates
FRIGATES
Note: As well as the four Type 1 23 design described below, replacements will be needed in the late 1 990s for the "Lutjens" class Four Type 1 24 or NATO NFR 90 air defence ships are the most likely choice,
0+ 1 + (3) TYPE 123
Displacement, tons: 4 300 approx
Main machinery; Probably CODOG but CODAD is also b^
evaluated
Complement: 90 1 plus aircrew
Missiles: SSM 4 MfVl 38 Exocet O (from Type 101A)
Harpoon
SAM VLSIVIk41 for 48 Standard MR-SM 1
2 RAM 21 cell launchers©
Guns: OTO Melara 76 mm/62 O
1
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) ASW lubes 0,
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Selenia SCLAR
ESM AEG FL 1800S. intercept
Radars: Air/surface search: Triton G ot Signaal Smart O Type 1 23 (illustrative design) (not to scale) 1988
Surface search O
Fire control Two Signaal STIR
Sonars: Krupp Atlas DSGS 21 BZ, hull-mounted, medium Comment: This was originally a design project running in parallel oped by Blohm & Voss whose design was selected in October
frequency with NFR 90 but is now to be used for the first four replacement 1988 in competition with a modified Type 1 22 put up by Bremer
Towed array, very low frequency frigates The design is a Meko Mod 3 with greater displacement, Vulcan First ship to be laid down in 989 at a unit cost of DM
1
Helicopters: 2 Sea Lynx Mk 88 (oi NH 90s) <D a high survivability and modularised weapon systems Devel- 585 million (at 1 988 prices)
6 + 2 "BREMEN" CLASS (TYPE122)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BREMEN F207 Bremer Vulkan 9 July 1979 27 Sep 1979 7 May 1982
NIEDERSACHSEN F208 AG Weser/Bremer Vulkan 9 Nov 1979 9 June 1980 15 Oct 1982
RHEINLAND-PFAL2 F209 Blohm & Voss/Bremer Vulkan 29 Sep 1979 3 Sep 1 980 9 May 1983
EMDEN F210 Emden/Bremer Vulkan
Thvssern Nordseewerke, 23 June 1980 1 7 Dec 1 980 7 Oct 1983
KOLN F211 Blohm & Voss/Bremer Vulkan 16 June 1980 29 May 1981 19 Oct 1984
KARLSRUHE F212 Howaldtswerke, Kiel/Bremer Vulkan 10 Mar 1981 8Jan 1982 19 Apr 1984
AUGSBURG F213 Bremer Vulkan 4 Apr 1987 17 Sep 1987 Sep 1989
LUBECK F214 Thyssen Nordseewerke. Emden/Bremer Vulkan 1 June 1987 15 Oct 1987 Mar 1990
Displacement, tons: 3 600 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 426 4 47 6 * 21 3
(130 14 5 6 5)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 General Electric-Fiat LM 2500 gas
turbines, 51 600 hp, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesels; 1 400 hp; 2
cp propellers
shafts,
Speed, knots: 30, 20 on diesels Range, miles: 4 000 at 18
knots
Complement: 204 (aircrew 18)
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach; warhead 227 kg BREMEN' Class (Scale 1 : 1 200) Ian Sturton
SAM NATO Sea Sparrow Mk 29 octuple launcher ©; semi-active
radar homing to 1 4 6 km /S nm) at 2 Mach, ceiling 1 2 km (6 5
nm) warhead HE. 24 missiles
2 General Dynamics Stinger multi-cell launchers, passive IB
homing at short range
2 General Dynamics RAM 21 cell point-defence systems (to be
fitted on hangar roof in due course) 0; passive R/anti -radiation I
homing at 2 Mach, warhead 1 kg 1
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)l%2 Mk 75 O, 85 elevation. 85
1
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti- surface. 12 km (6 5 nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 324 mm Mk 32 (2 twin) tubes @ 8 Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 1 active/passive homing to 1 km (6 nm) at 40
. 1
knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys Breda 105 mm 20 tubed launcher,
multi purpose Chaff distraction to 12 km (6 5 nm), rocket
illuminanIsto4km (2 2 nm)
SLQ 51 Nixie, towed torpedo decoy Praire Masker, bubbler
^l»^."^rJ
noise reduction
ESM AEG FL 1800; radar warning
Fire control: Signaal 25/STIR WM SATIR action data auto-
mation. Link 1 1
Radars: Air/surface search Signaal DA 08 9, F band, range 204
km (110 nm) for 2 m- target w^mmm.
Navigation SMA3RM band, range 73 km (40 nm)
20, I
Fire control Signaal WM
25 O. I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).
Signaal STIR O, l/J/K band, range 140 km (76 nm) for 1 m' 7/7555, W.Sarton
target
Sonars: Krupp Atlas DSGS 21 BZ (BO), hull mounted, active class, a modification of the Netherlands "Kortenaer" class electronics are fitted andconducted The three names for
trials
search and attack, medium frequency Replaced the deleted "Fletcher", and first three "Koln" F 210-212 were changed from the names of "Lander" to take
classes Equipment ordered February 1986 after order placed the well known names of the "Koln" class as they were paid off.
Helicopters: 2 Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88 6 December 1985 for last pair. Hulls and some engines are The last two are also taking "Koln" class names.
provided in the five building yards Ships are then towed to the Operational: Form 4th Frigate Squadron Three containerised
Programmes: Approval given in early 1976 for first six of this prime contractor Bremer Vulkan where weapon systems and SCOT A terminals acquired 988
1 1
KARLSRUHE 811986. J L M van der Burg
Frigates Land based maritime aircraft / GERMANY (WEST) 217
1 "KOLN" CLASS (TYPE 120)
Name No Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
BRAUNSCHWEIG F225 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 28 July 1960 3 Feb 1962 16 June 1964
Displacement, tons: 2 00 standard; 2 700 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 360 5 > 36 1 " 16 7 (sonar)
(109 9 ' 11^51)
Main machinery: CODAG, 4 MAN 1 6 cyl diesels, 1 2 000 bhp, 2
Brown Boveri gas turbines, 24 000 bhp; 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 920 at 28 knots; 3 200 at 1 8
knots
Complement; 210 (1 7 officers)
Guns: 2 DON 3 9 m (100 mm)/55 Mod 1954; 80" elevation;
60-80 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 3 5 kg
6 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin, 2 single), 85" elevation, 300
rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km (6 7 nm), weight of shell 0,96 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes
A/S mortars: 2 Bofors 375 mm 4-barrelled trainable launchers;
automatic loading; range 600 m, 70 rockets. 1
Depth charges: 2 projectors; 2 rails
Mines: 80
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Radars: Air search Signaal DA 02, E/F band, range 73 km (40
nm) /^
Surface search Signaal ZW 01 l/J band ,
Fire control Two Signaal M 4, l/J band (for 40 mm guns)
Signaal M 45, l/J band (for 1 00 mm guns)
»31^
Sonars: PAE/CWE; hull mounted, active search and attack,
medium frequency
Programmes: To be replaced by the first of the Type 1 23 in the
1990s
Operational: Lubeck sold to Turkey in December 1988 and
Braunschweig may pay off before September 1 989 as economy -,.;^«^^fer-
measures. KOLNCIass , Hartmut Eh/ers
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 9 Westland Sea Lynx Mk 88
1 Numbers/Type: 1 9 Breguet Atlantic 1
Operational speed; 1 25 knots (232 kni/h) Operational speed: 355 knots (658km/h)
Service ceiling: 2 500 ft /'5070mj
1 Service ceiling: 32 800 ft ('/0 000m;
Range: 320 nm (593 km) Range: 4 850 nm (8990km)
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne ASW/ASV role in support of coastal defence roles and Role/Weapon systems: Long-range/endurance MR tasks carried out in North and Baltic Seas,
North/Baltic Seas anti-submarine warfare Sensors Ferranti Sea Spray Mk 1 radar, ECM and also Atlantic Ocean, five aircraft also allocated to Elint/SIGINT tasks in Baltic Sea area, to be
Bendix AQS-18dipping sonar Weapons: ASW, up to 2 Mk 46 torpedoes or depth charges ASV; replaced by MPA 90 in 1 992-96, probably 1 2 P-3C IV Orions Sensors: Thomson-CSF radar, Loral
possible update ESM /ECM. MAD, sonobuoys Weapons ASW, 9 torpedoes (including Mk46) or mines or depth
bombs ASV. 2 AS30 missiles
Numbers/Type: 19 Dormer Do 28D 2
Operational speed: 1 56 knots (290kmlh)
Service ceiling: 20 700 ft ('5300m;
Range: 667 nm / 7 235 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Short-range surveillance tasks flown; SAR and EEZ protection Two
converted for pollution control Sensors: Weather radar Weapons Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 92 Panavia Tornado IDS
Operational speed: Mach 2 2
Service ceiling: 80 000 ft (24 385 m)
Range: 500 nm (2 780 km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Swing wing strike and recce, shore based for fleet air defence and ASV
strike primary roles, two wings have been equipped for North and Baltic Sea defence, update with
Kormoran 2 and Texas Instruments HARM The total Tornado order of battle will be 10 including 1
training and reserve aircraft Sensors Texas Instruments nav/attack system Weapons ASV, 4 «
Kormoran missiles Fleet AD; 2 " 27 mm cannon. 4 * AIM-9L Sidewinder
Numbers/Type: 21 Westland Sea King Mk 41
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km/h)
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m)
Range: 630 nm 7 165 km) f'
Role/Weapon systems: Role change from primary combat rescue helicopter to ASV in 1 988 with
new update programme by MSB with BAe/Ferranti support Sensors Ferranti Sea Spray Mk 3
radar. Link 1ECM Weapons ASW, limited ability with torpedoes and depth charges ASV, 4 «
1 ,
11 11987, Paul Beaver Sea Skua missiles
CORVETTES
5 "THETIS" CLASS (TYPE 420)
Name No. Buildeis Commissioned
THETIS P6052 Rolandwerft Bremen 1 July 1961
HERMES P6053 Rolandweift Bremen 16 Dec 1961
NAJADE P6054 Rolandwerft Bremen 12 May 1962
TRITON P6055 Rolandwerft Bremen 10 Nov 1962
THESEUS P6056 Rolandwerft Bremen 15 Aug 1963
Displacement, tons: 575 standard; 732 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 229.7 x 26.9 « 8,6 (70 « 8 2 •
2.7)
Main machinery: 2 MAN V84V diesels; 6 800 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9 5 Range, miles: 2 760 at 1 5 knots
1
Complement: 64 (4 officers)
Guns: 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 2.5 km (6 7 nm), weight of 1
shell 96 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes 4 Honeywell Mk 46 Mod active/passive homing to 1 km 1 ; 1
(6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg
THETIS 611988. Per Kornfeldt
A/S mortars: Bofors 375 mm 4 barrelled trainable launcher; automatic loading; range 1 600 m; 20
1
rockets.
Depth charges: 2 rails
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning.
Fire control: Signaal Mk 9 TFCS
Radars: Surface search: Thomson-CSF TRS 3001; E/F band Structure: Najade has a deckhouse before bridge for sick bay
Navigation Kelvin Hughes 1 4/9; band
I Operational: Form Flottendienstgeschwader No replacements planned but operational availability
Sonars: Krupp Atlas ELAC 1 BV; hull mounted, active search and attack; high frequency. IS reducing due to age
1 —
218 GERMANY (WEST) /Light forces
LIGHT FORCES
Note: Vessels In this section now have an S' number as part of their name as well as a 'P' pennant
number The 'S' number is shown in the Pennant List on Page 21 2
ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Ni^nw No Builders Commissioned
GERARD P6121 AEG/Lurssen 13 Dec 1982
PUMA P6122 AEG/Lurssen 24 Feb 1983
HERMELIIM P6123 AEG/Kroger 5 May 1983
NERZ P6124 AEG/Lurssen 14 July 1983
ZOBEL P6125 AEG/Kroger 25 Sep 1983
FRETTCHEN P6126 AEG/Lurssen 15 Dec 1983
DACHS P6127 AEG/Kroger 22 Mar 1984
OZELOT P6128 AEG/Lurssen 3 May 1984
WIESEL P6129 AEG/Lurssen 12 July 1984
HYANE P6130 AEG/Lurssen 13 Nov 1984
Displacement, tons: 391 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 90 25 6 8 5 ("57 6 7 S 2 6J 1 -
Main machinery: 4 MTU MAI 6V 956 SB80 dieseis, 8 000 hp, 4 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 2 600 at 6 knots, 600 at 33 knots 1
Complement: 34 (4 officers) 5/ 7988, Harlmut Ehlers
Missiles: SSM
4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet. inertial cruise, active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm)
at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg 10TYPE143 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
SAM General Dynamics RAM 21 cell point defence system (to be fitted behind Exocet in due
course), passive IR/anti radiation homing at 2 Mach, warhead 1 1 kg Name No Builders Commissioned
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 m ("76 mmJ/62 compact, 85" elevation. 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) ALBATROS P6111 Lurssen, Vegesack 1 Nov 1976
anti-surface, 12 km (6 5nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg FALKE P6112 Lurssen, Vegesack 13 Apr 1976
Mines: Can lay mines GEIER P6113 Lurssen, Vegesack 2 June 1976
Countermeasures: Decoys Buck-Wegmann Hot Dog/Silver Dog, IR/Chaff dispenser BUSSARD P6114 Lurssen, Vegesack 14 Aug 1976
ESM PL 1800, radar intercept SPERBER P6115 Kroger, Rendsburg 27 Sep 1976
Fire control: AEG AGIS action data automation. Link 1 GREIF P6116 Lurssen, Vegesack 25 Nov 1976
Radars: Surface search/fiie control Signaal 27, l/J band; range 46 WM km (25 nm) KONDOR P6117 Kroger, Rendsburg 17 Dec 1976
Navigation SMA 3 RM 20. band, range 73 km (40 nm)I
SEEADLER P6118 Lurssen, Vegesack 28 Mar 1977
HABICHT P6119 Kroger, Rendsburg 23 Dec 1977
Programmes: Ordered m id 1 978 from AEG Telefunken with sub -contracting to Lurssen (P 61 21 KORMORAN P6120 Lurssen, Vegesack 29 July 1977
6122, 6124 6128) and Kroger (P 6123, 6129, 6130) First of class laid down 11 July 1979
Replaced "Zobel" class, the names chosen being those of that class
Structure: Wooden hulls on aluminium frames Displacement, tons: 398 full load
Operational: Form 7th Squadron based at Kiel on tenders Neckar and Elbe Dimensions, feet (metres): 89 25 6 8 5 ("57 6 7 S 2 6J
1 •
Main machinery: 4 MTU 6V956 TB91 diesels, 21 600 shp, 4 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 300 at 30 knots 1
Complement: 40 (4 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers; inertial cruise; active radar homing
to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach. warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: 2 OTO Melara 3 m (76 mm)l&2 compact. 85' elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 6 km (8 6 nm) 1
ant -surface, ^ 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
I
Torpedoes: 2 21 in (533mm) aft tubes AEG Seeal; wire-guided; active homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at
35 knots, passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) ax 23 knots; warhead 260 kg
Countermeasures; Decoys Buck-Wegmann Hot Dog/Silver Dog. IR/Chaff dispenser
ESM Radar intercept
Fire control: Fully automatic data processing command and fire control system; Link 1 1 Gunnery:
ORG7/3 Optronics
Radars: Surface search/fire control, Signaal WM 27; l/J band, range 46 km (25 nm)
Navigation SMA 3 RM 20, I band, range 73 km (40 nm)
Programmes: AEG Telefunken mam contractor with construction by sub-contractors Ordered in
1 972 as leplacements for last boats of the "Jaguar" class from 976 onwards
1 1
Gilbert Gyssels Modernisation: Aft 76 mm gun to be replaced by General Dynamics RAM-ASDM SAM system in
early 990s Torpedo tubes may be removed, new A EG -Telefunken PL 1800S EW system to be
1
fitted in early 1990s Then to be classified Type 143B Habicht started trials with RAM-ASDM
20TYPE 148 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) mounting in 1 983 but a full operational system is taking a long time to develop.
Structure: Wooden hulled craft
Name No Builders Commissioned Operational: Form 2nd Squadron at Olpenitz Tender Donau
TIGER P6141 CMN, Cherbourg 30 Oct 1972
ILTIS P6142 CMN, Cherbourg 8 Jan 1973
LUCHS P6143 CMN, Cherbourg 9 Apr 1973
MARDER P6144 CMN, Cherbourg 14June1973
LEOPARD P6145 CMN, Cherbourg 21 Aug 1973
FUCHS P6146 CMN, Cherbourg 17 Oct 1973
JAGUAR P6147 CMN. Cherbourg 13 Nov 1973
LOWE P6148 CMN, Cherbourg 9 Jan 1974
WOLF P6149 CMN, Cherbourg 26 Feb 1974
PANTHER P6150 CMN, Cherbourg 27 Mar 1974
HAHER P6151 CMN, Cherbourg 12June1974
STORCH P6152 CMN, Cherbourg 17July 1974
PELIKAN P6153 CMN, Cherbourg 24 Sep 1974
ELSTER P6154 CMN, Cherbourg 14 Nov 1974
ALK P6155 CMN, Cherbourg 7 Jan 1975
DOMMEL P6156 CMN, Cherbourg 12 Feb 1975
WEIHE P6157 CMN, Cherbourg 3 Apr 1975
PINGUIN P6158 CMN, Cherbourg 22 May 1975
REIHER P6159 CMN, Cherbourg 24 June1975
KRANICH P6160 CMN, Cherbourg 6 Aug 1975 HABICHT (with GD RAM-ASDM SAM aft) 5/1983. Michael D J Lennon
Displacement, tons: 234 standard. 265 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 54 2 « 23 8 9 |'47 7 2 7;
Main machinery: 4MTUMD872 16-cyl diesels; 14 400 shp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 570 at 30 knots. 1 600 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 30 (4 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers, inertial cruise, active radar homing
to 42 km (23 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 165 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)/62 compact, 85° elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16
km (8 6 nm)
anti-surface, 1 2 km
5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
f'5
1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 80 elevation, 330 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km (2 2
nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg, fitted with GRPdome (1984)
Mines: Laying capability if Bofors is removed
Countermeasures: ESM Radar warning
Fire control: CSEE Panda optical director Thomson-CSF Vega-Pollux PCET system, controlling
missiles, torpedoes and guns. Link 1 and PALIS 1
Radars: Air/surface search Thomson-CSF Triton; G band, range 33 km (18 nm) for 2 mMarget
Navigation SMA 3 RM 20, band, range 73 km (40 nm) I
Fire control' Thomson-CSF Pollux (to get Triton G/ Castor by 1990), l/J band, range 31 km (17 nm)
for 2 m-' target
Programmes: Ordered in December 1 970 from DTCN as mam contractors Eight hulls contracted to
Lurssen (P 61 46, 61 48. 61 50. 61 52, 61 54, 61 56, 61 58, 61 60) but all fitted out in France.
Structure; Steel-hulled craft Similar to Combattante II craft
Operational: 3rd Sqn P6141 -6150 based at Flensburg Tender Rhein
5th Sqn P 61 51 -61 60 based at Olpenitz Tender /Wa/n FALKE
Amphibious forces - Mine warfare forces / GERMANY (WEST) 219
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES IS'SCHUTZE" CLASS
LCMs now have an LCM niimbei as part of their name These numbers (TYPE 340-341 )
(COASTAL MINESWEEPERS)
Note: As with Light Forces,
are in the Pennant List
Name No Builders Commissioned
17 (+ 11 RESERVE) TYPE 521 (LCMs) CASTOR M 1051 Abeking and Rasmussen 1962
POLLUX M 1054 Abeking and Rasmussen 1961
LCM 1-11 (reserve) MARANEL776 KRABBEL782 SIRIUS M 1055 Abeking and Rasmussen 1961
SPROTTELCM 12 {ex- A 1409) AUSTER L 783 RIGEL M 1056 Abeking and Rasmussen 1962
SARDINE LCM 13 SAIBLING L777 MUSCHEL L784 REGULUS M 1057 Abeking and Rasmussen 1962
SARDELLELCM 14 STINT L 778 KORALLE L 785
MARS M1058 Abeking and Rasmussen 1960
HERINGL774 AESCHEL779 GARNELE L 786
SPICA M 1059 Abeking and Rasmussen 1961
(ex /I 1408) HUMMER L780 (ex-,4 1406)
SKORPION Wl 1060 Abeking and Rasmussen 1963
ORFEL775 KRILLL781 LANGUSTE L 787
SCHUTZE M 1062 Abeking and Rasmussen 1959
{ex-/l 1410)
WAAGE M1063 Abeking and Rasmussen 1962
DENES Ml 064 Schurenstedt 1961
Displacement, tons: 1 68 full load
JUPITER M1065 Schurenstedt 1961
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77 4 « 20 9 4 9 (23 6 6 4 >
15)
NEPTUN M 1093 Schlichting, Travemunde 1960
Main machinery: 2 MWM
S-cyl diesels, 685 hp, 2 shafts
WIDDER M 1094 Schurenstedt 1960
Speed, knots: 10 5 FISCHE M 1096 Abeking and Rasmussen 1960
Complement: 7
Military lift: 60 tons or 50 troops
Displacement, tons: 305 full load
Comment: by Rheinwerft, Walsam (first two of class by Blohm & Voss) LCM 1 28 completed
Built
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 55 5 22 9 1 2(47 4 • • 7 2 2)
in 1964 -67 and later placed in reserve LCM 21 -28 recommissioned 4 September 1 980 The design
Main machinery: 2 Maybach diesels. 4 500 bhp
is similar to US LCM (8) —
LCM 1 1 -20 have a derrick and can be used for carrying 18 torpedoes All Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 3 knots
commission were allocated names in August 986 and most now have navigational radar
craft in 1
Complement: 36 (4 officers)
Those with L pennant numbers have their own crews, others are rated as "floating equipment'
without crews and have LCM numbers only on the bows in small characters
Guns: Botors 40 mm/70. 90 elevation, 330 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (5 6 nm) anti-surface, 4 km
(2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
Deployments: Kiel; LCM 12, L 775. Flensburg, LCM 13 Wilhelmshavn, LCM 1 -1 (reserve). LCM 1
Radars: Navigation: Krupp Atlas TRS N, band
14. Borkum; L 774, L 776. Olpenitz, L 777 Neustadt; L 778 Eckernforde; L 779- L 785 Coastal
I
Services School, Grossenbrode, L 786- L 787
Programmes: is being paid off as follows; 4 in 1 988, 4 in 1 989. 6 in 1 990 and 5 in 1 992
This class
The next five to be Neptun. Widder. Fische. Deneb and Jupiter
go will
Thirty originally built 1 959 and 1 964 The design is a development of the "R'
between boats of the
Second World War Formerly classified as inshore minesweepers, but re -rated as fast minesweepers
in1 966 To be replaced by new Type 343 Cape/fa. Kiebs. Orion Steinbock and Uranus transferred
to Deutscher Marinebund
Operational: Algol is training vessel at the damage control school and Pegasus was sold to HDW
Kiel Stier is clearance diver support vessel
LANGUSTE (old number) 711987. Hartmut Ehlei:
20TYPE520(LCUs)
PLUNDER L760 SCHLEI L765 BUTT L 788 FELCHEN L793
KARPFEN L761 STOR L766 BRASSE L789 FORELLEL794
5/1988 Gllbeil Gyssels
LACHS L762 TUMMLER L767 BARBEL790 INGER L795
PLOTZEL763 WELS L768 DELPHIN L791 MAKRELE L796
ROCHEN L764 ZANDER L769 DORSCH L792 MURANE L797
Displacement, tons: 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 31 2 28 9 7 2 ('40 ' 8 8 » 2 2)
-
10 "FRAUENLOB" CLASS (TYPE 394)
Main machinery: 2 MWM
1 2-cyl diesels, 1 020 bhp, 2 shafts (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 17 Name No. Builders Commissioned
Military lift: 1 60 tons FRAUENLOB M2658 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 27 Sep 1966
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm; 55 elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km. weight of shell 24 kg NAUTILUS M2659 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 26 Oct 1966
GEFION M2660 Krogerwerft. Rendsberg 17 Feb 1967
Comment: Similar to the US LCU (Landing Craft Utility) type Provided with bow and sternramp MEDUSA M2661 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 17 Feb 1967
Built by Howaldtswerke. Hamburg. 1 965-66 Inger employed for seamanship training at Borkum UNDINE M2662 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 20 Mar 1967
Butt and Brasse attached to Beachmaster company at Kiel from 1989 All other units at Kiel MINERVA M 2663 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 16June1967
Stickanhorn DIANA M 2664 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 21 Sep 1967
LORELEY M2665 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 29 Mar 1968
ATLANTIS M2666 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg 29 Mar 1968
ACHERON M2667 Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 10 Feb 1969
Displacement, tons: 246 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 6 26 9 - 6 6 ('58 8 2 2J1 -
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz 820 Db diesels, 2 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 700 at 4 knots
1 < 1
Complement: 25 (2 officers)
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/70, 90" elevation, 330 rounds/minute to \2V.m (6 5
1 nm) anti-surface, 4 km
(2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
Mines: Laying capability
Radars: Navigation band I
Programmes: Launched 1965-67 Originally designed coast guard boats with
in numbers Rated W
as inshore minesweepers 1 968 with the M numbers. All subsequently allocated Y numbers and
in
I '188. Hartmut Ehlers
later re allocated M numbers
Operational: 7ih MCM Squadron
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Note: Squadrons
Minesweeper Squadron 1 (Flensburg) 10 "Schutze" class
Saar (depot ship)
Stergerwald (mine transport)
Minesweeper Squadron 3 (Kiel) 8 "Ariadne" class
Minesweeper Squadron 4 (Wilhelmshaven) 1 2 "Lindau" class (minehunters)
Minesweeper Squadron 5 (Olpenitz) 9 "Schutze" class. To get 10 "Hamein" class
Mosel (depot ship)
Minesweeper Squadron 6 (Wilhelmshaven) 6 "Lindau" class (Troika control)
.sjfjKJsSp**
1 8 "Seehund" class
Werra (depot ship)
Minesweeper Squadron 7 (Neustadt) 10 "Frauenlob" class
Clearance Diver Company (Eckernforde) Stier av\6 Hansa (diver support ships) NAUTILUS 10/1986. Rail Bendleldt
220 GERMANY (WEST) / Mine warfare forces
18 LINDAU" CLASS 18TROIKA (MINESWEEPERS— DRONES)
(TYPE 331. MIIMEHUMTERS (12), TYPE 351, TROIKA (6))
(MINESWEEPERS -COASTAL and MINEHUNTERS) SEEHUNDl 18
N.ii:}p No Builden, Commissioned Displacement, tons: 99
GOTTINGEN M 1070 Burmester Bremen 31 May 1958
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 5 " 15 « 4 5 (26 9 '46' 14)
KOBLENZ M 1071 Burniester Bremen SJuly 1958 Main macfiinery: 1 MWM D602 diesel; 446 hp; 1 shaft
LINDAU M1072 Buimester Bremen 24 Apr 1958 Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 520 at 9 knots
SCHLESWIG- M 1073 Burmester Bremen 30 Oct 1958 Complement: 3 (passage crew)
TUBINGEN M 1074 Burmester Bremen 25 Sep 1958
WETZLAR M 1075 Burmester Bremen 20 Aug 1958 Comment: by MaK, Kiel and Blohm & Voss, Hamburg between August 1 980 and May 1 982.
Built
PADERBORN- M 1076 Burmester Bremen 16 Dec 1958 Commissioned in groups of three with the converted parent vessels Remote control using
WEILHEIM M 1077 Burmester Bremen 28 Jan 1959 magnetic and mechanical sweeping gear
CUXHAVEN M 1078 Burmester Bremen 11 Mar 1959
DUREN- M 1079 Burmester Bremen 22 Apr 1959
MARBURG M 1080 Burmester Bremen 11 June 1959
KONSTANZ- M 1081 Burmester Bremen 23 July 1959
WOLFSBURG- M 1082 Burmester Bremen 8 Oct 1959
ULW M 1083 Burmester Bremen 7 Nov 1959
FLENSBURG M 1084 Burmester Bremen 3 Dec 1959
MINDEN M 1085 Burmester Bremen 22 Jan 1960
FULDA M
VbLKLINGEN M
1086
1087
Burmester
Burmester
Bremen
Bremen
5 Mar 1960
21 May 1960 h
Troika control ships
m
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Displacement, tons: 463 full load (Hunters); 465 full load (Troika)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 154.5 x 27 2 - 9 8 (9 2 Troika)
(47. 1 83 ' 3) (28)
Main machinery: 2 Maybach MTU diesels, 4 000 shp, 2 shafts (Hunters)
2 MD 871 UM/ID diesels, 3 300 shp, 2 shafts (Sweepers)
Speed, knots: 6 5 Range, miles: 850 at 6 5 knots
1 1 SEEHUNDl 10/1988. GToremans
Complement: 43 (5 officers) (Hunters), 44 (4 officers) (Troika)
8 "ARIADNE" CLASS (TYPE 393) (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/70; 90" elevation, 330 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface; 4 km
1
(2 2 nm)
anti-airciaft, weight of shell 96 kg
Radars: Navigation Kelvin Hughes 1 4/9, band or Krupp Atlas TRS N To be replaced by Raytheon
I
Name No Builders Commissioned
Sonars: Krupp Atlas DSQS 1 1 minehunting, high frequency or Plessey 1 93 m; minehunting, high
;
ARIADNE M2650 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 23 Oct 1961
frequency (100/300 kHz)
FREYA M2651 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 6 Jan 1962
VINETA M2652 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 9 Apr 1962
Programmes: Lmdau. first West German built vessel for the West German Navy since the Second
HERTHA M2653 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 7 June1962
World War, launched on 1 6 February 1 957 Basically of NATO type but modified for West German
NYMPHE M2654 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 8 May 1963
requiiements
NIXE M2655 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 29June1963
Modernisation: Minehunter conversions (Type 331 Completion dates Fulda 1 969, Flensburg 1 2
)
AMAZONE M2656 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 4 Sep 1963
Sep 1972, Lmdau 10 Feb 1978, Tubingen 20 Mar 1978, Minden2\ May 1978, Koblenz I'l June GAZELLE M2657 Krogerwerft Rendsburg 9 Dec 1963
1 978, Wetzlai 6 Oct 1 978, Weilheim 7 Nov 978, Gottingen 9 June 1 978, Volklingen 5 May
1 1 1 1
1 979, Cuxhaven 6 June 1 979, Marburg 28 June 979 1
Displacement, tons: 252 full load
This conversion involved the fitting of Plessey 1 93M sonar and ECA/PAP 05 1 disposal vehicles Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 6 25 3 7 2 /,3fi 7 7 2 2^
1
Prime contractor was VFW-Fokker Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz 820 Db diesels, 2 000 bhp; 2 shafts
Troika conversions (Type 351 ) The six ships (Duren, Konstanz, Paderborn, Ulm, Schleswig and Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 740 at 14 knots
Wollsburg) not being converted to minehunters but converted as guidance ships for Troika Each Complement: 25 (2 officers)
guide three of these unmanned minesweeping vehicles as well as maintaining their moored and
acoustic minesweeping capabilities Schleswig completed 27 May 1 981 Paderborn 1 7 September ,
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90° elevation; 330 rounds/minute to 1 2 km ^6 5 nm) anti -surface; 4 km
1981, Ulm 17 November 1981, Wollsburg 4 March 1982, Konstanz 24 May 1982 and Duren (2 2 nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 0.96 kg
1 November 1 983 Gotlingen. Koblenz, Lmdau. Schleswig. Tubingen and Wetzlar were modified Mines: Laying capability
with lower bridges in 1958-59 Scrt/esw/g was lengthened by 6 8 ft (2 07 m) m 1960 all others in — Radars: Navigation: band I
1960-64
Structure: The hull is of wooden construction, laminated with plastic glue The engines are of Programmes: All launched from April 1960 (Ariadne) Formerly classified as patrol boats but
non magnetic materials. minesweepers in
re-rated as inshore 1 966, and given new M numbers in January 1968, Y numbers
in 1 970, and M
numbers once more in 1 974.
Operational: 3rd MCM Squadron
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TUBINGEN (Hunter) 10/1988. G Tore mans
1 "SCHUTZE" CLASS (TYPE 732) (DIVER— SUPPORT SHIP)
Name No Builders Commissioned
STIER M 1053(ex-Y849) Abeking and Rasmussen 1961
Comment: Details as for "Schutze" class with deckhouse and recompression chamber added
Original pennant number M 1 061 Operates clearance divers
STIER 5/ 1988. Gilbert Gyssels
DUREN (Troika) 10/1988. G Toremans
Minewarfareforces- Service forces /GERMANY (WEST) 221
+ 10 + (10) MINEHUIMTERS (TYPE 332) 1 TRIALS SHIP (TYPE 740) (Ex MINESWEEPER)
Displacement, tons: 635 tull load No Builders Commissioned
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 8 ^ 30 2 " 8 2 (54.5 " 9.2 " 2.5)
1 HOLNIS A 1400 (ex A 836) Abeking and Rasmussen 31 Mar 1966
Main machinery: 2 MTU 16V 396 TB 84 diesels; 6 140hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 24 5 Displacement, tons: 50 standard, 80 full load
1 1
Complement: 48 Dimensions, feet (metres): 116 8 « 24 3 6 d{35.6 " 7.4 « 2.1)
Main machinery: 2 MTU Mercedes-Benz 820 Db diesels; 2 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Missiles: SAM 2 Stinger quad launchers Speed, knots: 14 5
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90" elevation: 330 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface. 4 km Complement; 21
(2.2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
Comment: Now serving for trials and evaluation. Holms w/as launched on 22 May 1965 as the
Programmes: Order for first 10 placed with MBB consortium in Spring 1 988 For construction after prototype of a new design protected as a class of 20 such vessels but she is the only unit of this Type,
completion of Type 343 with a primary task of minehunting and with capabilities for mineiaying the other 1 9 boats having been cancelled Hull number changed from M
2651 to Y 836 in 1 970, to
and Troika control To relieve the Type 331 in 1992-95 To get MBB-Pinguin- B3 disposal vehicles A 836 in 1 985 and to A 400
1 in 1 987
Structure: Same hull, similar superstructure and high standardisation to Type 343 To be built of
amagnetic steel
Operational: A new base is to be built at Emden
3 + 7 MINE WARFARE BOATS (TYPE 343)
Name No. Builders Commissioned
PEGNITZ 1090 Lurssen, Veg esack Feb 1990
KULMBACH 1091 Abeking and Rasmussen Apt 1990
HAMELN 1092 Lurssen. Veg esack May 1989
AUERBUCH 1093 Lurssen, Veg esack June 1991
ENSDORF 1094 Lurssen, Veg esack Sep 1990
UBERHERRIM 1095 Abeking and Rasmussen Aug 1989 PV* jiitaafw^
PASSAU 1096 Abeking and Rasmussen Dec 1990
LABOE 1097 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg Nov 1989
SIEGBURG 1098 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg June 1990
HERTEN 1099 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg Mar 1991
Displacement, tons: 635 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 178 5 ' 30 2 8 2 ('54 4 » 9 2 « 2 5j
Main machinery; 2 MTU 16V- 538- TB 91 diesels; 6 40 bhp, 1 2 shafts; cp propellers
Speed, knots: 24 5 HOLNIS 61 1987. Hanmut Ehlers
Complement: 37
Missiles: SAM 2 Stinger quad launchers may be added 1 "SACHSENWALD" CLASS (TYPE762) (MINE TRANSPORT)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90^ elevation, 330 rounds/minute To 1 2 km ("5 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km
(2 2 nm) anTi-aircraft, weight of shell 0.96 kg. Name No Builders Commissioned
Mines; 60 STEIGERWALD A 1438 Blohm & Voss, Hamburg 20 Aug 1969
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Silver Dog Chaff rocket launchers
ESM Type OR 2000. radar warning Displacement, tons; 3 380 full load
Radars: Search/fire control Signaal WM
20/2 (taken from deleted Zobel class). I/J band, range "
Dimensions, feet (metres): 363 8 Ab& (1 • 9 Mb W
1 3 9 3 8)
46 km (25 nm) Main machinery; 2 Maybach MTU MD 872 diesels. 6 200 hp. 2 shafts
Navigation Raytheon SPS64. band I Speed, knots: 7 8 Range, miles; 3 500 at 1 4 knots
1
Sonars: Thomson Sinira DSQS 1 1 hull-mounted, active minehunting, high frequency
, Complement; 65
Guns; 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin). 80° elevation. 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5 nm)
Programmes; To relieve the Type 340-341 m 1988-91 On 3 January 1985 an MBB headed anti surface. 4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 96 kg
consortium (ARGE SM-343) were awarded the order Three to be built by Abeking and Mines; Laying capacity
Rasmussen, Lemwerder, three by Krogerwerft, Rendsburg and four by Lurssen- Burmester Signaal
M 20 System is To be removed from the deleted "Zobel" class fast attack craft First of class Hamein Comment: Built as a mine transport Mine ports in the stern and can be used as a minelayer Part of
down 18 June 1986, launched 15 March 1988 and starred sea Trials 7 October 1988
laid 1st MCM squadron Due to be paid off
Uberherrn and Laboe launched 30 August and 1 3 September 1 988 The German designation of
Type 343 is "Schnelles Mmenkamptboot" and They are named afTer towns
Structure; Ships to be built of amagnetic steel adapTed from submarine construction Primary task
mineiaying, capabilities for minesweeping and Troika control
Operational: To form 5th MOM
squadron at Olpenitz Will have PALIS active Link
^- :fr^j.:«r.-. -'f^1jir,\:r:3^m^, SERVICE FORCES
10/1988. Lurssen Werfl
Note: (a) Four Type 404 depoT ships were planned to relieve the "Rhein" class in the mid-1 990s but
may be delayed Through lack of funds To be fiTted with containers for maintenance and repairs, spare
and supplies for fast attack craft
1 "NIOBE" CLASS (DIVER-SUPPORTSHIP) parts
(b) Three KSV 90 combat support ships projected for the mid- 1 990s Of 1 2 000- 5 000 tons for 1
underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition and solids Delayed Through lack of funds
Name No Builders Commissioned (c) Bremen Shipyard Group have offered To build and lease up to 10 BV 300 container ships To Take on
HAIMSA M 1052 (ex Y 806) Krogerwerft. Rendsburg 23 July 1958 the supporT ship function at much less cost than the maintenance and replacement of existing ships.
Displacement, tons; 1 50 standard, 1 80 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 5 2 21 3 5 6 ('55
1 65 / 7 7;
1 TYPE763 (SUPPORTTANKER)
Main machinery; MTU Mercedes Benz 820 Dbdiesel, 1 000
1 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots; 14
Complement; 19 Name No Builders Commissioned
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90° elevation; 330 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km WITTENSEE (ex Sioux) A 1407 Lindenau. Kiel 26 Mai 1959
(2 2 nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 0.96 kg
Mines: Laying capability Displacement, tons: 1 854 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 221 4 » 32 « 14 (67 5 1 •98-43)
Comment: Hansa serves as support ship for clearance divers. Main machinery: 1 MAK diesel. 1 050 hp; 1 shafT
Speed, knots; 2 1
Complement; 21
Comment: Civilian manned Bodensee soM To Turkey in 1977
HANSA 811 987. Hartmut Ehlers WITTENSEE bllHtib GiltieriLryssels
222 GERMANY (WEST) / Service forces
10 "RHEIN" CLASS (TYPE 401 -2-3) (DEPOT SHIPS) REPLENISHMENTTANKERS (TYPE 704)
N^me No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
LAHN A 55 Flender, Lubeck 24 Mar 1964 SPESSART (enOkapi) A 1442 Kroger, Rendsburg 1974
LECH A 56 Flender, Lubeck 8 Dec 1964 RHON {e\-Okene) A 1443 Kroger, Rendsburg 1974
RHEIN A 58 Schliekerwerft, Hamburg 6 Nov 1961
ELBE A61 Schliekerwerft. Hamburg 17 Apr 1962 Displacement, tons: 1 4 1 69 full load
MAIN A 63 Lindenau, Kiel 29 June 1963 Measurement, tons: 6 03 800 dwt
1 grt, 1
SAAR A 65 Norderwerft, Hamburg 11 Mav 1963 Dimensions, feet (metres): 427 1 » 63 3 < 26,9 ('?50,2 19 3-82)
NECKAR A 66 Lurssen, Vegesack 7 Dec 1963 Main machinery: MAK 2-cyl diesel, 8 000 hp; 1 shaft
1 1
MOSEL A 67 Schliekerwerft, Hamburg 8 June 1963 Speed, knots: 16 Range, miles: 7 400 at 16 knots
WERRA A 68 Lindenau. Kiel 2 Sep 1964 Complement: 42
DONAU A 69 Schlichting, Travemunde 23 May 1964 Cargo capacity: 1 1 000 cu m fuel; 400 cu m water
Comment: Completed tor Terkol Group as tankers Acquired in 1 976 for conversion which started in
Displacement, tons: 2 940 (2 890 Latin and Lech) full load January 1977 (Spessart at Bremerhaven, Rhon at KrogerJ The former commissioned for naval
Dimensions, feet (metres): 322,1 (222 H Lahn and Lech) - 38 8 14 4/197 ' service on 5 September 1 977 and the latter on 23 September 1 977 Unarmed and civilian manned
(98 2 (98 4 Lahn and Lech) 1 1 .8 4.416) '
Main machinery: 6 Maybach or Daimler diesels, 4 400 hp 1
Diesel-electric drive 1 400 bhp, 2 shafts (Lahn, Lech. IVIosel. Saar)
1
Speed, knots: 20 5 Range, miles: 1 625 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 153, 163 (Elbe and Werra), 125 (Saai and Mosel). 14 (Lahn and Lech) 1
Guns: 2 DON 3 9 in (100 mm) (one in Neckar, none in Lech or Lahn), 80' elevation; 60-80
rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 2 nm) anti -surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 1 3 5 kg
2 or 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 singles or 2 twin), 90' elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5 nm)
anti surface, 4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
Fire control: 2 Signaal (VI 45 GFCS for gunnery
Radars: Surface search: Signaal ZW01; l/J band
Target indication: Signaal DA 02 (not in Lahn and Lech); E/F band, range 73 km (40 nm)
Navigation Kelvin Hughes 14/9; band I
Fire control Two Signaal M 45, (not Lahn and Lech). l/J band; short range for gunnery
Sonars: Krupp Atlas, hull-mounted; active search; medium frequency
Programmes: Type 401 — Rhem, Elbe, Mam, Neckar, Werra, Donau Type 402 Saar. Mosel Type
403— /.a/in. Lech
Originally a class of 1 3 Rated as depot ships for minesweepers (Mosel, Saar, Werra), submarines
(Lahn, Lech), and fast attack craft (others)
Modernisation: Lahn major conversion in 975 1
Operational: Saar, 1st MCM Squadron, Mosel, 5th MOM Squadron; Werra, 6th MCM Squadron,
Donau, 2nd FPB Squadron, /?/?e/n, 3rd FPB Squadron, Mam, 5th FPB Squadron, f/6e and /Vector,
7th FPB Squadron, Lahn, st Submarine Squadron; Lech. 3rd Submarine Squadron Oil fuel, 334
1
tons 1 00 mm gun in Neckar not replaced after being damaged by Polish 37 mm gunfire in 1 988
Sales; Weser to Greece 1 975 Ruhr to Turkey 1 976, Isar to Turkey October 982 1 RHON 811988. G Koop
1 REPLENISHMENTTANKER (TYPE 766)
Name No Builders Commissioned
EIFEL (ex-FriecfrichJung) A 1429 Norderwerft. Hamburg 1958
Displacement, tons: 6 647
Dimensions, feet (metres): 333 9 47,2 " 233(707 8 • 14 4 ' 7.1)
Main machinery: 2 MAN 8-cyl diesels, 3 360 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 7 300 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 40
Comment: Launched on 2 April 1 958 Purchased in 1 963 for service in the West German Navy,
commissioned 27 May 1963 after conversion at Norderwerft Civilian manned. Due for
replacement.
61 1988, Stefan Terzibaschitsch
2 Ex-US "ARISTAEUS" CLASS (TYPE 762) (REPAIR SHIPS)
ODIN (ex-USS Ulysses ARB 9, ex-LST967, ex-A 51 2) Y 847
WOTAN (ex-USS Diomedes AR B 1 1 ex-LST 77 79, , ex- A 51 3) Y 848
Displacement, tons: 3 435 standard, 3 747 (4 00 Wotan) full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 50 1 3 1 (100 15 2 4) •
1111987, Paul Beaver
Main machinery: 2 General IVlotorS 1 2-278A {12-567A M/oran) diesels, 1 700 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 1 3 200 at knots 1
Complement: 34 plus 73 workshop 1 REPLENISHMENTTANKER (TYPE766)
Comment: Repair ships Built in 1 944-45 Transferred under MAP in June
961 After conversion
1
both commissioned in 1966 Both now civilian manned Odin based at Kiel, Wotan at Name No Builders Commrssioned
W/ilhelmshaven HARZ (eX'ClaereJung) A 1428 Norderwerft, Hamburg 1953
Displacement, tons: 5 381 tons
Dimensions, feet (metres): 302 44 6 22 (92.3 713 6 > • ^ 67)
Main machinery: 2 OEW 8 520 hp. 1 shaft
cyl diesels. 2
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles: 7 200 at 1 1 knots
Complement: 28
Comment: Launched 2 September 1 953 and purchased in 1 963. commissioning on 27 May 963
1
conversion at Norderwerft
after New radar and new mast fitted on bridge in 1 987 Civilian manned.
Due for replacement-
ODirj 7 7/ 79S7. Gunnar Olsen HARZ 6/1988, Hartmut Ehlers
Service forces / GERMANY (WEST) 223
4"WALCHEI\ISEE" CLASS (TYPE 703) (REPLENISHMENT
TANKERS)
Njiiif Nu Builders Commissioned
WALCHENSEE A 1424 Lindenau Kiel 29 June 1966
AMMERSEE A 1425 Lindenau Kiel 2 Mar 1967
TEGERNSEE A 1426 Lindenau Kiel 23 Mar 1967
WESTENSEE A1427 Lindenau Kiel 6 Oct 1967
Displacement, tons: 2 191
Dimensions, feet (metres): 235 8 36 7 « 1 3 5 f 77 9 U2 4 1)
Main machinery: 2 MWM
1 2 cyl diesels; 1 370 bhp, shaft 1
Speed, knots: 2 6 Range, miles: 3 250 at 2 knots
1 1
Complement: 21
Comment: Civilian manned.
FREIBURG (with helodeck) 711988 Koop
2"WESTERWALD" CLASS (TYPE 760)
(AMMUNITION TRANSPORTS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
WESTERWALD A 1435 Orenstein and Koppel Lubeck n Feb 1967
ODEIMWALD A 1436 Orenstein and Koppel Lubeck 23 Mar 1967
Displacement, tons: 3 460 standard, 4 042 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 344 4 46 1 2 2(105 14-37)
Main machinery: 2 Maybach MTU MD 872 diesels, 5 600 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 7 knots
1
Complement: 60 (Westeiwald). 31 (Odenwald) (civilian manned)
Cargo capacity: 080 tons ammunition
1
Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin) (cocooned in Odenwald).
Comment: Oc/enwa/rf based at Wilhelmshaven, Westerwatd a\ Flensburg.
AMMERSEE 1938 MoD Bonn
8"LUIMEBURG" CLASS (TYPE 701 ) (SUPPORT SHIPS)
Builders Commissioned
LUNEBURG A1411 Flensburger Schiffbau/Bremer Vulkan 31 Jan 1966
COBURG* A 141 2 Bremer Vulkan/Flensburger Schiffbau 9July 1968
FREIBURG- A1413 Blohm & Voss 27 May 1968
GLUCKSBURG- A 141 4 Bremer Vulkan/Flensburger Schiffbau 9July 1968
SAARBURG* A 141 5 Blohm & Voss 30 July 1968
NIENBURG A 141 6 Bremer Vulkan/Flensburger Schiffbau 1 Aug 1968
OFFENBURG A1417 Blohm & Voss 27 May 1968
MEERSBURG- A 1418 Bremer Vulkan/Flensburger Schiffbau 25 June 1968
'conversions
ODENWALD 1982. Fedeial German Navy
Displacement, tons: 3 483; 3 709 (conversions). 3 900 Freiburg
Dimensions, feet (metres): 341 2 43 3 - 3 8 (•?04
•
1 132-42)
(374 9 ft/ 7 /4 3 m; for conversions. 388 1 U (1 18 3 m) for Freiburg)
Main machinery: 2 Maybach MTU MD 872 diesels. 5 600 bhp. 2 shafts, cp propellers, bowthruster
4TYPE 705 (WATER BOATS)
{Coburg)
Speed. knots:17 Range. miles :3200 at 14 knots FW1 A 1403 (ex- Y 864) FW 2 A 1404 (ex- Y 867)
Complement: 71 FW 3 A 1 405 (ex- Y 868) FW 4 A 406 1 (ex-Y 869)
Cargo capacity: 1 100 tons
Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin) (cocooned in most). Displacement, tons: 626 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 4 25 6 8 2 ('44 7 7 8 2 5/
Comment: Four of this class were lengthened in 1975-76 by 33 7 ft (10.3 m) and modernised to Main machinery: 1 MWM
diesel, 230 hp, 1 shaft
serve the missile installations of the new classes of fast attack craft and converted destroyers, Speed, knots: 9 5
including MM 38 Exocet maintenance Freiburg was lengthened in 1 984 by 46.9 ft (14 3m}. has a Complement: 6
helicopter deck, porlside larger crane and will act as support ship for "Bremen" class carrying nine
spare Harpoons with a helicopter on deck Most serve as support ships for fast attack craft or MCM Comment: Originally class of six built in pairs by Schiffbaiges. Unlerwesei. Bremerhaven.
squadrons In 1988 Offenburg was fitted with rectangular bridge windows and also has two H Rancke. Hamburg and Jadewerft. Wilhelmshaven. in 1 963 64 FW 6 is in reserve at Kiel One
1 976 and one to Turkey in 1 975
transferred to Greece in
Selenia SCLAR Chaff launchers The unconverted ships are due for replacement
NIENBURG (unmodernised) 1011986. Wright and Logan
FW3 81 1987. Hartmut Ehlers
5TOWING LAUNCHES (TYPE 946)
AK1 Y1671 MA 2 Y 1676 BORBYY1687
AK3Y1672 MA 3 Y 1677
Dimensions, feet (metres): 39 4 1 2.8 x 6.2 (12.0 « 3.9 " >< 1.9)
Main machinery: 1 MAN D 2540 MTE diesel; 366 hp; 1 shaft
Comment: Built by Hans Boost. Trier All completed in 1 985.
12 OIL BARGES (TYPE 737)
Comment: Numbered Olschute 1 - 1 2 and completed in 1 986-87 65 6 ft (20m) dumb barges with
MEERSBURG (conversion) bliyyi} Michael U J Lennon 1 50 tons capacity
224 GERMANY (WEST) / Services forces^ Miscellaneous
3 BATTERY CHARGING CRAFT (TYPE 718) SAILTRAINING SHIPS
Note: In addition to the two listed below there are 54 other sail training vessels (Types 91 91 5)
Name Builders Commissioned
LP1 Jadewerft, Wilhelmshaven 18 Feb 1964 Name No Builders Commissioned
LP2 Oelkers, Hamburq 17 Apr 1964 GORCH FOCK A 60 Blohm & Voss, Hamburg 1 7 Dec 1 958
LP 3 Y1690 Jadewerft, Wilhelmshaven 12 Sep 1974
Displacement, tons; 1 760 standard, 1 870 full load
Displacement, tons: 234 (267 LPS) full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 293 ' 39 2 - 16 1 (89 3 ' 12 ' 4.9)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 90 6 « 23 « 5 2 ('27 6 « 7 </ 6; Main machinery: Auxiliary MAN 6 cyl diesel: 890 bhp; 1 shaft
Main machinery: Mercedes Benz diesel, 250 hp; 1
1 shaft Speed, knots: 1 power, 1 5 sail Range, miles: 990 at 1 knots
1 1
Speed, knots: 9 Complement: 206 (10 officers, 140 cadets)
Complement: 6
Comment: Sail training ship of the improved "Horst Wessel" type Barque rig Launched on 23
Comment: Have diesel charging generators for submarine batteries LP 3\s^ S i\ (0.5 m) more in August 1 958 Sail area, 21 141 sq ft Ma|or modernisation in 1 985 at Howaldtswerke.
beam than the first two.
GORCH FOCK 10/ 1 988. Hartmut Ehlers
Name No Builders Commissioned
NORDWIND Y834 1944
LP 2 611988. GunnarOlsen Displacement, tons: 10 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 8 21 ?,2 (24 ' 64 2 5)
Main machinery: Demag diesel, 1 50 bhp
1
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 1 200 at 7 knots
Complement: 10
TRAINING SHIPS
Comment: Ketch rigged Sail area, 2037 5 sq ft Ex -Second World War patrol craft Taken over from
Border Guard in 1 956.
1 "DEUTSCHLAND" CLASS (TYPE 440)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
DEUTSCHLAND A 59 25 May 1963
Nobiskrug, Rendsburg
MISCELLANEOUS
Displacement, tons: 5 685 full load
Note: The trials submarine Jonas (ex-l/a/en) was not deleted as reported in 1987 but is a hulk
Dimensions, feet (metres): 453 3 52 5 9 ( 75S 2 ' /6 5 6; 1
without propulsion machinery
Main machinery: 4 MTU diesels (2 Daimler-Benz and 2 Maybach), 2 shafts with vp propellers
double reduction geared steam turbines 8 000 bhp/8 400 shp. 1 shaft 2 Wahodag boilers. 768 psi
I54km:cirr).?,10f (465 C)
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 7 knots 2 TRIALS BOATS (TYPE 740)
Complement: 51 3 (25 officers, 250 cadets)
Name No Builders Commissioned
Guns: 4 DCN 3 9 in i'?00mm;/55 Mod 1 954, 80' elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) BUMS Y1689 Howaldtswerke, Kiel —
anti-surface, &km (4 4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 3 5 kg EF 3 (ex-(7W 70, ex-S/30; Y840 Schlichting, Travemunde 1943
6 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin, 2 single), 90' elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm)
an ti- surface. 4 km C2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg Comment: Bt/ms86 6 ft f 26 4 mA ff 51 15 2 ft (35 1 m) in length Both have single diesel engines.
A/S mortars: 2 Bofors 375 mm
4 barrelled trainable launcher, automatic loading, range 1 600 m EF 3lo serve until at least 1990 Originally an MTB from Second World War.
Mines: Laying capacity
Fire control: Gunnery and ASW 2 Signaal M 45 series
Radars: Signaal LW02/3, D band, range 183 km (100 nm)
Air search
Signaal LW D band, range 1 74 km (94 nm)
08,
All/surface search Signaal DA 02, E/F band, lange 73 km (40 nm)
Surface search Signaal ZW 01 l/J band ,
Fire Control Two Signaal M 45, band, range 46 km ^25 nm)
I
Sonars: ELAC BV. hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency
1
Programmes: First West German naval ship
to exceed the post-war limit of 3 000 tons. The name
originally planned for this ship was
Ordered in 1956 Laid down in 1959 and launched
Berlin
5 November 1 960 machinery sea trials on 1 5 January 1 963
Carried out her first
Structure: Designed with armament and machinery of different types for training purposes.
Operational: Oil fuel,,230 furnace and 41 diesel tons
BUMS 1983. RalfBendfeldt
DEUTSCHLAND GiL'igto -Ana EF3 91 1987. Hartmut Ehlers
Miscellaneous- Tugs /GERMANY (WEST) 225
6 GENERAL SERVICE LAUNCHES (TYPES 743-744) 2 RADAR TRIALS CRAFT (TYPE 740)
PETER BACHMANN Y 684, AK 1 6Y 1 683, AM 6 Y 1 674. AM 7 Y 1 679, KW3Y829 AK5Y1673
AM 8Y 1675 MT BOOT Y 1670
Comment: Ex Second World War patrol craft now used for radar and radio calihralion trials Based
Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 5 13 1 ' 39(!6 ^ 4 - 12) at Wllhelmshaven
Main machmery: 1 MWM diesel, 1 80 hp
Speed, knots: 1
Comment: For personnel transport and trials work
1986. G Fiebiger
9TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS (TYPE 430A)
1984. Ralf Bendfeldt
TF1-6Y851 856 TF 106-108 Y 872-874
Comment: m 1966 56 tons Provided with stern ramp for torpedo
of approximately
7 RANGE SAFETY CRAFT (5 TYPE 369. 2 TYPE 909) All built
recovery TF 107 and TF 708 planned to be transferred to the Greek Navy in mid 1989 with TF 106
to follow m mid 1990.
KW15Y827 KW18YB32 H11 Y857
KW16Y830 KW20Y846 H13Y859
KW17Y845
Displacement, tons: 70 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93,5 « 1 5 4 " 4 9 (28 9 ' 4 7 ' 15)
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 000 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 17
Comment: Built in 1 951 -53 for Weser river patrol. Can be fitted with two Oerlikon 20 mm Based at
Todendorf AAW range.
TF106 8/ 1988. Hartmut Ehlers
TUGS
2 "HELGOLAND" CLASS (TYPE 720) (SALVAGE TUGS)
Name No Builders Conimtssioned
HELGOLAND A 1457 Unterweser. Bremerhaven 8 Mar 1966
H 13 7/ 1986. G Fiebiger
FEHMARN A 1458 Unterweser. Bremerhaven 1 Feb 1967
Displacement, tons: 1310 standard, 643 1 full load
2TWIN HULLOILRECOVERY SHIPS (TYPE738) Dimensions, feet (metres): 223 1 41 7 14 4 ffiS 127-4 4)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 MWM 1 2-cvl diesels, 3 300 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 7 Range, miles: 6 400 at 1 6 knots
Name No Builders Commissioned
Complement: 34
BOTTSAND Y1643 LuhrJnq, Brake 24 Jan 1985
Guns: 2 Botors 40 mm/70 (twin) (cocooned m Helgoland)
EVERSAND Y 1644 Luhring, Brake 11 June 1988
Mines: Laying capacity
Radars: Navigation Raytheon, band
Measurement, tons: 500
I
gross; 650 dwt
Sonars: High definition, hull-mounted for wreck search
Dimensions, feet (metres): 151.9 " 39.4 (1 37.8, bow opened) ^0 2 (46 3 12(42) 3 1)
Main machinery: 1 Deutz BA 1 2M 81 6 diesel; 1 630 hp; 2 shafts
Comment: Launched on 25 November 965 and 9 April 965 Carry firefightmg equipment and
1 1
Speed, knots: 10
have an ice strengthened hull Fehmarn (Type 720B) modernised and employed as safety ship for
Complement: 6
the submarine training group
Comment: Built with two
hulls which ate connected with a hinge in the stern During pollution
clearance the bow be opened. Ordered by Ministry of Transport but taken over by West German
will
Navy, Normally used as tank cleaning vessels Civilian manned Bottsand based at Olpenik,
fi'Sfianrfat Wilhelmshaven A third of class Thor belongs to the Ministry of Transport
BOTTSAND 8l138:i
226 GERMANY (WEST) /Tugs — Icebreakers
6 " WANGEROOGE' CLASS (3 TYPE 722 SALVAGE TUGS and 3 3+ (9) HARBOUR TUGS (TYPE 725)
TYPE 754 TRAINING SHIPS)
Name Nu Builders Commissioned
No Bui/ders Commissioned NORDSTRAND Y817 Orenstein und Koppel, Lubeck 20 Jan 1987
WANGEROOGE A1451 Schichau. Bremerhaven 9 Apr 1968 LANGENESS Y819 Orenstein und Koppel, Lubeck 5 Mar 1987
SPIEKEROOG A1452 Schichau, Bremerhaven 14 Aug 1968 VOGELSAND Y816 Orenstein und Koppel, Lubeck 14 Apr 1987
NORDERNEY A 1455 Schichau, Bremerhaven 15 Oct 1970
BALTRUM A 439
1 Schichau, Bremerhaven 8 Oct 1968 Displacement, tons 445
JUIST A 1440 Schichau, Bremerhaven 1 Oct 1971 Dimensions, feet (metres): 99 3 >
29.8 X 8 5 (30.3 < 91 ^ 2£)
LANGEOOG A1441 Schichau, Bremerhaven 14 Aug 1968 IVlain machinery 2 Deutz MWM diesels; 2 230 hp, 2 Voith Schneider propellers
Speed, knots: 1 2
Displacement, tons: 854 standard; 024 full load 1
Complement: 10
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 39 4 1 2,8 (52 72 / « 1 3.9)
IVlain machinery: Diesel electiic; 4 MWM
1 6 cyl diesels; 2 400 hp, 2 shafts Comment: 23 ton bollard pull Remainder to be built in a series of three at other yards To complete
Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 knots by 1 994 To replace Types 723 and 724
Complement: 24 plus 33 trainees (A 439- 441 1 1
Guns: Bofors4C mm/70 (cocooned. not fitted in all).
1
Comment: First three are salvage tugs with firetightingequipment and ice strengthened hulls.
Wangerooge sometimes used and Spiekeroog and Norderney as submarine safety
for pilot training
ships The second three were converted 1 974-78
to training ships with Baltnim and Juist being
used as diving training vessels with recompression chambers.
SPIEKEROOG
4 HARBOUR TUGS (TYPE 724)
Name No Builders Commissioned LANGENESS 6/1988, Stefan Terzibaschrtsch
SYLT Y820 Schichau, Bremerhaven 1962
FOHR Y821 Schichau, Bremerhaven 1962
AMRUM Y822 Schichau, Bremerhaven 1963
NEUWERK Y823 Schichau, Bremerhaven 1963
Displacement, tons: 244 standard; 266 full load 5 HARBOUR TUGS (TYPE723)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 100 7 24 6 1 3 1 f JO 6> - 7 5 4;
Main machinery: Deutz MAK 8 cyl diesel, 1 000 shp. 1
1 shaft LUTJEHORN Y812 MELLUMY813 KNECHTSAND Y 81 4
Speed, knots: 2 1
SCHARHORN Y815 TRISCHENY818
Complement: 1
Comment: Completed in 1958-59 52 tons, two diesels; 10 knots.
Comment: Launched in 1 961 Civilian manned Carry firefightmg equipment
ICEBREAKERS
Note: Polarslern. Hanse and Max Waldeck have been deleted as they do not belong to the
Bundesmarme
Name No Builders Commissioned
EISVOGEL A 1401 J G Hitzler, Lauenburg 11 Mar 1961
EISBAR A 1402 J G Hitzler, Lauenburg 1 Nov 1961
Displacement, tons; 560 standard
711987. HartmutEhlers Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 25 3 31 2 1 5 1 (38 2 95-46)
Main machinery: 2 Maybach 1 2-cyl 400
3 HARBOUR TUGS (TYPE724) Speed, knots: 1 3
diesels, 2 shp. 2 shafts
Complement: 1 6
Name No Builders Commissioned
NEUENDE Y1680 Schichau, Bremerhaven 27 Oct 1971 Comment: Launched on 28 April and 9 June 1960 respectively Icebreaking tugs of limited
HEPPENS Y1681 Schichau, Bremerhaven 17 Dec 1971 capability. Civilian manned Fitted for but not with one Bofors 40 mm/70
ELLERBEK Y1682 Schichau, Bremerhaven 26 Nov 1971
Displacement, tons: 232
Dimensions, feet (metres): 87,2 ' 24 3 » 8.5 (26-6 '74-26)
Main machinery: 1 MWM
8-cyl diesel; 800 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2
Complement: 6
HEPPENS 71 1986. G Fiebiger EISBAR 5/ 1988. Hartmut Ehlers
Auxiliary ships / GERMANY (WEST) 227
AUXILIARY SHIPS
3 "OSTE" CLASS (TYPE 423) (AGI)
Name No Builders Commissioned
OSTE A 52 Schiffsbaugesellschaft. Flensburg 30 June 1988
OKER A 53 Schiffsbaugesellschaft. Flensburg Nov 1988
ALSTER A 50 Schiffsbaugesellschaft. Flensburg May 1989
Displacement, tons: 2 400
Dimensions, feet (metres): 273 9 47 9 -19 7 (83 5 14 6^6)
Main machinery: 2 Deuly MWWl 8BV 6M 628 diesels, 890 hp. 2 motors
1 (for slow speed); 760 hp,
2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 5
Complement: 80
Comment: Three new vessels ordered in March 1 985 and December 1 986 to replace the Radar Trials
WALTHER VON LEDEBUR (old number) 311984. Ralf Bendfeldl
Ships of the same name (old Operand Alster transferred to Greece and Turkey respectively) First
one launched 1 5 May 1 987, second 24 September 1 987, third 25 August 1 988 Carry Krupp Atlas
passive sonar and optical ELAM and electronic surveillance equipment Particular attention has
been given to accommodation standards
3 + (1 ) "SCHWEDENECK" CLASS (TYPE 748) (MULTI PURPOSE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
SCHWEDENECK Y860 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg 20 Oct 1987
KRONSORT Y861 Elsflether Werfi 2 Dec 1987
HELMSAND Y862 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg 4 Mar 1988
Displacement, tons: 1 01 8 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 185 3 > 35 4 1 7 ('56 5 « 10 8 « 5 2) •
Main machinery: Diesel electric; 3 MTU 6V 396 TB 53 diesels, 1 450 hp. 1 shaft
^
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 2 400 at 3 knots
1 1
Complement: 1 3 plus 1 trials parties
Radars: Navigation 2 Raytheon, I band
Comment: Have replaced/! Bestelmeyer. H C Oersted and F Voge Order for first three placed in
mid-1985and one more planned after 1995 to replace Walther von Ledebur
Tr- s i?i
OSTE 21 1988. MoD Bonn
1 TRIALS SHIP (TYPE 421
Name No Builders Commissioned
HANSBURKNER A 1449 Atlaswerke, Bremen 18 May 1963
Displacement, tons: 983 standard; 1 203 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 265 2 « 30 8 ' 9 2 (81 ' 94 ^ 2 8)
Wlain machinery: 4 MAN 6-cyl diesels, 2 000 hp; 2 shafts
1 1
Speed, knots: 9 5 1
Complement: 50 HELMSAND 51 1988. Hartmut Ehlers
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm 4 barrelled trainable rocket launcher; automatic loading; range
600 m
1
Mines: Laying capacity
Radars: Air/surface search: TRS N, E/F band
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 4/9; band 1 I
1 RESEARCH SHIP (TYPE 750)
Sonars: Krupp Atlas, VDS, medium frequency
Name No Bu riders Commissioned
Comment: Launched on 15 June 1961 Named after designer of German First World War
battleships 909-1 8) General purpose radar and sonar equipment trials vessel To be replaced by
PLANET A 1450 Norderwerft, Hamburg 15 Apr 1967
(1
Type 749
Displacement, tons: 943 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 263 8 41 3 13 1 (80 4 • 12 6 4)
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 4 1 MWM 2-cyl diesels, 1 390 shp, 1 shaft, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 9 400 at
1 1 3 knots
Complement: 39 plus 22 scientists
Radars: Navigation 2 Raytheon. band I
Sonars: Hull mounted, high frequency search.
Helicopters: Bell 206B or MBB B0105CB
1
Comment: Weapons research ship launched 23 September 1965 Planned to be replaced by a
SWATH type ship in the 1 990s
HANSBURKNER 8/1987. Harlmut Ehlers
1 TRIALS SHIP (TYPE 742)
No Builders Commissioned
WALTHER VON LEDEBUR A1410 Burmester, Bremen 21 Dec 1967
(ex-Y 841
Displacement, tons: 775 standard; 825 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 206 6 « 34,8 " 8,9 (63 70 6 > 2 7)
Main machinery: 2 Maytaach MTU 1 6-cyl diesels; 5 200 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9 1
Complement: 1 1 plus 1 trials party
Comment: Wooden hulled vessel Launched on 30 June 1966 as a prototype minesweeper but
completed as a trials ship To be replaced in 995 by fourth Type 748
1 PLANET 111984. MoD Bonn
228 GERMANY (WEST) / Auxiliary ships— River engineers (army)
+ 5 + (2) "STOLLERGRUND" CLASS (TYPE 745) 1 TRIALS PLATFORM
(MULTI PURPOSE)
BARBARA Y 844
STOLLERGRUND MITTELGRUND KALKGRUND
BREITGRUIMD BANT + 2 Comment: Artillery testing ship of 3 500 tons and 1 70 9 ft (52.1 mj. Commissioned in June 1964,
No propulsion Named after the patron saint of artillery
Displacement, tons: 440
Dimensions, feet (metres): 118 " 29 5 9.2(36' 9 1
>< « 2 8)
Main machinery: 1 diesel: 088 hp. 1 shaft. 2 waterjets
1
Speed, knots: 12
Complement: 6 plus 6 trials personnel
Comment: Five ordered from Lurssen who subcontracted two to Elsflether First to complete in May
1989 and remainder by May 990. To replace TB1 1 . Wihelm Pullwer. KW 3 and seven TRVs Two
more planned for the mid- 1 990s
+ (2) TYPE 749 (MULTI PURPOSE)
Displacement, tons: 1 750approx
Dimensions, feet (metres): 246 - 41 3 1 2 5 ("75 • 126-38)
Comment: Planned to relieve Hans Bu:kner and Heinz Roggenkamp in the 1990s Type 749A for
torpedo trialsand Type 749B for sonar trials
2 TRIALS SHIPS (TYPE 741
Name No Builders Commissioned
SP1 A 1408 (ex-A837) Schurenstadt. Bardenfleth 29 June 1967
WILHELM PULtWER A 1409 (ex-Y838) Schurenstadt, Bardenfleth 22 Dec 1967 BARBARA 8/1987. Hartmul Ehlers
Displacement, tons: 60 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 103 3 24 6 1 2(31 5 7 5-22) 5 FLOATING DOCKS (TYPES 712-715)
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz diesels. 700 hp, 2 Schneider propellers
Speed, knots: 1 2 5 SCHWIMMDOCKSA, B, C,2and3
Complement: 17
Comment: Lift capacity: 3 (8 000 tons), B (4 500 tons); A and 2 (1 000 tons), C is used for
Comment: Wooden hulled trials ships for barrage systems SP 1 works for the Naval Service Test submarine pressure tests
Command
2TANK CLEANING VESSELS (TYPE 710)
FORDEY1641 JADEY1642 -'
Displacement, tons: 1 830 full load >
Dimensions, feet (metres): 191 9 34 1 -13 5 (58 5 " 104 ' 4.1)
Main machinery: 1 diesel, 390 hp, shaft MWM 1
Speed, knots:
Complement: 16
6/1988 hilhPitU',s',els
6/ 1988. Harlmut Ehlers
2DIVINGTENDERS
RIVER ENGINEERS (ARIVIY)
OTTO MEYCKE Y 882 (TYPE 740)
TBI M 1050 (TYPE 732)
Note: Four companies are located along the River Rhine at Krefeld, Koblenz, Neuwied and
Comment: Otto /We>'cAe commissioned in 1 947, SOtons, onediesel, nine knots TB 1 commissioned Wiesbaden Each company is provided with nine Landing Craft ("Mannheim 59" or "Bodan" class),
Junel972, 70tons, onedresel, 17knots Both have a crew of six plus divers OKo /WeKC/te planned "^'^'^ ^"^' Patrol Craft and one River Tug and each has its own numbered serres 80011-31,
to pay off in June 1 989 801 1 1 31 ,
8501 1 31 , 851 1 1 -31
23 "MANNHEIM 59" CLASS (RIVER LANDING CRAFT) (LCMs)
Displacement, tons: 89 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 89 9 23 6 " 3 9 ^27 4 "72-72;
Main machinery: 2 MWM
RHS 518 A diesels, 432 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 9
Guns: 4— 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Ordered in April 1959 and built by Schiffs und Motorenwerke AG, Mannheim Normal
load 70 tons but can carry 90 tons Five boats served in the navy as LCM 231 233, 235-237 and ,
returned to army in April 1 965,
' ° 1
6/1 988. Harlmut Ehlers
2 FLOATING CRANES (TYPE 711
HIEVY875 GRIEPY876
Comment: Floating cranes of 1 857 tons, three diesels six knots, buil; in 1 962/63 Can lift 1 00 tons LCM F 851 1 3 6/1984. Gunner Olsen
River engineers (tirmy) Survey and research ships / GERMANY (WEST) 229
13 "BODAN" CLASS (RIVER LANDING CRAFT) 8 "NEUSTADT" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 ]9 (30 5 8^ (loading area) NEUSTADT BG 11 ESCHWEGEBG 15
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 596 hp; 4 Scboltel piopellers BAD BRAMSTEDT BG 1 2 ALSFELDBG 16
Guns: Oerlikon
1 20 mm UELZEN BG 13 BAYREUTH BG 17
DUDERSTADTBG 14 ROSENHEIM BG 18
Comment: Built of 12 pontoons, provided with bow and stern ramp Can carry 90 tons
Displacement, tons: 21 8 full toad
Dimensions, feet (metres): 127 23 ^ 5 (38 5 7 ' 2 2) 1 '
PATROL CRAFT Main machinery: 2 Maybach MTU 6 cyl diesels; 6 000 hp
12 RIVER 1
1 MWM
diesel. 685 hp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 450 at 27 knots
Dimensions, teet (metres): 82 12b 3 3 (25 ' 3 8 - 1 Complement: 24
IVlain machinery: 2 WIWM RHS 418 A diesels, 440 hp. 2 shafts
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90" elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km ^6 5 nm) anti-surface, 4 km
Speed, knots: 20 5 (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 96 kg
Complement: 7
Guns: 4 — 1 2 7 mm Browning MGs Comment: All built between 1969 and late 1970 — BG
13 by Schlichting, Travemunde, the
remainder by Lurssen, Vegesack all to a Lurssen design Form two flotillas: BG 1 1 -14 the first and
Comment: Resemble Belgian river patrol craft
BG 15-18 the second Two 155m smaller craft. BG 6 and BG 7. have also been acquired
4 RIVER TUGS
T 80001 T 801 01 T 85001 T 851 01
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 1 9 4 3 9 ^28 59 ; 2;
Main machinery: 2 KHD SBF12 M 71 6 diesels. 760 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 7
Guns: 2— 7 62 mm MGs
T r.:~^'1
BAD BRAMSTEDT 511988, Hartmut Ehlers
4 RIVER PATROL CRAFT
SCHLUTUP +1 BG6 BG 7
8/1984. GunnarOlsen Comment: Schlutup and sister ship of 1 m and 20 knots completed in 1 988 and used for border
patrol in the Lubeck area BG 6 and BG 7 of 15 m and 6 knots are former river engineers craft
acquired in the 1970s
COAST GUARD VESSELS
SURVEY AND RESEARCH SHIPS
( Bundesgrenzschutz — See)
Note: The following ships operate for the Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut, under the Ministry
Notes: (a) This paramilitary force consists of about 1 000 men who operate the craft below as well of TransportIn addition there are two 48 m research ships building to complete in 990 1
as Bell UH 1 D and Puma SA 330 helicopters Headquarters Neustadt
is at
(b) A
maritime section of the anti-terrorist force GSG 9 has been attached to the Bundesgrenzschutz ATAIR (survey) 515 114 — m, diesel-electnc,
plus 6 scientists
1 1 5 knots Complement 16
which will be provided with craft for GSG 9 by Krogerwerft. completed 3 August 1 987
Built
(c) Craft have blue hulls and white superstructures
METEOR (research ship) 97 5 1 6 5 4 8 m. diesel-electric. 3 128hp. 1 4 knots, range 10 000 nm
Complement 33 plus 29 research staff Completed by Schlichting. Travemunde 1 5 March 1 986
KOMET (survey and research) 1 252 grt, 2 855 hp, speed 15 knots Complement 42 plus 4 scientists
1 ICEBREAKING TUG (TYPE 724) Completed 26 August 1 969
GAUSS (survey and research) 599 1 grt, completed 6 May 1 980. speed 1 3 5 knots, complement 1
Name No. Builders Commissioned ^ 12 scientists Modernised 985 1
RETTIN BG5 Mutzelfeldwerft 3 Dec 1976 SUDEROOG (survey ship) 211 tons, speed 12 knots, complement 17 Completed 19 December
1956
Measurement, tons: 20 gtt 1 WEGA (survey ship) 1 57 grt. speed 1 5 knots Completed 4 May 962 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 73.8 • 21 7 > 9 5 (22 5 •66-2 9)
Main machinery: 2 MWM diesels, 590 hp; 2 Voith Schneider propellers
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 4
Comment: Launched 29 October 1 976 Bollard pull, 7 5 tons Carries firefighting equipment
RETTIN
+ 1 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
Dimensions, feet (metres): 214.6 - 30 2 « — (65.4 " 92 » —
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels; 880 1 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70.
Helicopters: Platform only.
Comment: Ordered from Elsflether Werft 27 November 987 1 and should commission in June 1 989
A fast boat can be lowered by a stern tamp, GAUbS
230 GERMANY (WEST) / Fishery protection and research ships — GHANA / Introduction
FISHERY PROTECTION AND RESEARCH SHIPS
(Operated by Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries)
FRITHJOFof 2 1 50 Ions and 16 knots Compleled September 1968
MEERKATZEof 2250 tons and 15 knots Completed December 1977
SEEFALCKEof 820 tons cjross and 20 knots Completed August
1 1981
SOLEA of 340 tons and 2 knots Completed May 974
1 1
UTHORN of 200 tons and 10 knots Completed June 1982
WALTHER HERTWIG of 2 500 Ions and 5 knots. Completed October
1 1 972
FREIDRICH HEINCKE ot 369 tons gross and 1 2 knots. Completed in 1 968
Comment: First three are Fishery Protection ships serving the fleet in the North Atlantic, Seefalcke -t, .
has a helicopter platform The remainder are research ships carrying scientists,
HELGOLAND 6/1984. GunnarOlsen
4/1984 Hartmut Ehlers
CUSTOMS SERVICE
Note: Operated by Ministry of Fmance with a total of 98 craft and 21 building in January 1 989
(a)
Green hulls with grey superstiuctureand sometimes carry machine guns
(b) Seaward patrol craft include Hamburg. Bremerhaven. Sch/eswig- Ho/stem. Niedersachsen.
Kniepsand. Alte Liebe, Ptiwall, Gluckstadt. Helgoland. Oldenburg and Laboe
DITHMARSCHEN 6 1984 Gunnai Olsen
\- >
,'-' —
k
X
ifr ^ 50IL RECOVERY SHIPS
'iiiaii0iff'\ SCHARHORN (ex Osferfof) OLAND
MELLUM KIEL
KNIEPSAND 5/ 1987. Hartmut Ehlers
POLICE
Note: (a) Under the control of regional governments Blue hulls with wrhite superstructure
(b) There are 10 seaward patrol craft. Wasserschutzpolizei 5. WSP 1 and 4. Bremen 2 and 3,
Helgoland. Syll Fehmam. Birknack and Falshoft
(c) Harbour craft include Dithmaichen. Probstei. Schwansen. Vossbrook. Angela. Brunswick.
Habicht 5/ Wtit! Haiimul Ehlers
GHANA
Ministerial Personnel Mercantile Marine
Secretary of Detence 1989 800
(a) Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Alhaji Iddrisu Mahama (b) Voluntary service 1 36 vessels of 1 25 679 tons gross
Administration Naval Bases
DELETIONS
Chief of Naval Staff Sekondi (Western Naval Command)
Rear Admiral Ohene-Kwapong Tem.a, near Accra (Eastern Naval Command) 1 985-86 Elmina. Komenda
Corvettes - Service craft / GHANA 231
CORVETTES 2 "LURSSEN PB 57" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-GUN)
Name Nu Builders Commissioned
2 "KROMANTSE" CLASS (VOSPER MARK I TYPE) ACHIMOTA P28 Lurssen/Burmester 27 Mar 1981
YOGAGA P29 Lurssen/Burmester 27 Mar 1981
N<ime No Builders Commissioned
KROMANTSE F17 Vosper Ltd 27 July 1964
KETA F 18 Vickers Lid (Tyne) 18 May 1965 Displacement, tons: 389 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 190 6 - 25 > 9 2 (58 1^76' 28)
Displacement, tons: 380 light, 440 standard, 500 full load Main machinery: 3 MTU 16V538TB91 diesels. 10 800 hp; 3 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77 28 5 1 3 ('54 S 7 4;
1 • • Speed, knots: 30
Main machinery: 2 Bristol Siddeley Maybach MTU 6-cyl diesels, 5 720 1 shp, 2 shafts Complement: 45 plus 2 VIPs
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 6 knots, 2 900 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 54 (9 officers) Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in mm)
compact; 85" elevation. 85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km /fi 6 nm)
(76
anti-surface. 1 2 km nm)
weight of shell 6 kg, 250 rounds
/5 5 anti-air.
Guns: 1 Vickers 4 in (102 nim)/33 Mk 52 O, 30 elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 1 1 km (6 nm). 1 Breda 40 mm/70, 85 elevation. 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km /7 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of
weight of shell 1 6 kg shell 96 kg. 750 rounds
1 Bofors40 mm/70 0, 90' elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5 nm} anti- surface, 4 km (2 2 Fire control: LIOD optronic director
nm) anti-air; weight of shell 96 kg Radars: Surface search/fire control: Thomson-CSF Canopus A. band I
A/S mortars: 1 triple barrelled Admiralty Squid 0; manual loading, range 350 m Navigation: Decca TM 1226C, band, range 88 km (48 nm).
I
Radars: Air search Plessey AWS 1 O, range 110km (60 nm)
Navigation, Decca Type 978: I band Programmes: Ordered in 1977 Launched March 1 979 Completed October and November 1 979
Sonars: Graseby Type 164. hull -mounted, active search and attack, high frequency. Modernisation: Refitted in 1988-89 for fishery protection role
Programmes: Designed by Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, a joint venture with Vickers-Armstrong Ltd,
one ship built by each company Kromantse was launched at the Camber Shipyard, Portsmouth, on
5 September 1 963 Keta was launched at Newcastle on 8 January 1 965 Both were fully refitted
1
by Vosper Thornycroft Ltd (a El 2 million contract) in 1974-75 /Cera completed in April 1975 and —
Kromantse in September 1 975 Further refits in 1 983 84
Structure: Vosper roll damping fins, and air-conditioning throughout excepting machinery spaces
Generators 360 kW The electrical power supply is 440 volts. 60 Hz ac
Opinion: A very interesting patrol vessel design, an example of what can be achieved on a
comparatively small platform to produce an inexpensive and quickly built anti-submarine vessel
KROMANTSE' Class (Scale! 600). Ian Sturton
ACHIMOTA 1980. Ghana Navy
2 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
DELA P24 Ruthof Werft, Mainz 1975
SAHENE P25 Ruthof Werft, Mainz 1975
Displacement, tons: 1 60 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 5 5 21 3 « 5 9 f^S 2 65 1 18)
Main machinery: 2 MTU MD 1 6V538TB 90 diesels, 3 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 000 at 30 knots
Complement: 32
41 1975. Giorgro Arra
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90 elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 2 km f6 5 nm) 1 anti surface, 4 km
(2 2 nm) anti-air, weight of shell 96 kg
Radars: Navigation Decca TM 1 226C; band, range 88 km (48 nm) I
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT Programmes: Ordered from Ruthof Werft Mainz) in 973 as ( 1 part of a class of six Only these two
had been delivered when the builders went bankrupt in 975 1
Numbers/Type: 2 Fokker F27 400M Modernisation: 1981 both were refitted by Lurssens with considerable modifications to the
In
exhaust system, engine silencing and propeller shafts Remote control of engines incorporated,
Operational speed: 250 knots (463 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 2 700 nm (5 000km)
Role/Weapon systems: Operated for coastal surveillance, SAR and shipping control tasks
Sensors: Weather radar Weapons: Unarmed,
LIGHT FORCES
', ^•-»•
.^,.
2 "LURSSEN FPB 45" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
P25- "
Name No Builders Commissioned
DZATA P26 Lurssen/Burmester 4 Dec 1979
SEBO P27 Lurssen/Burmester 2 May 1980
SAHENE 797S, Ghana Navy
Displacement, tons: 269 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 47 3 23 8 9 ^44 9 7 2 7;
1 • 2 "SPEAR 2" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V538 TB91 diesels. 6 000 hp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 800 at 1 6 knots, 700 at 25 knots
1 Displacement, tons: 4 5 full load
Complement: 55 (5 officers) Dimensions, feet (metres): 30 • 9b 23(9 1 29 08)
Mam machinery: 2 Paxman diesels, 360 hp, 2 shafts
Guns: 2 Breda 40 mm/70; 80 'elevation; 300 lounds/minute lo 1 2 5 km (7 nm), weight of shell 96 Speed, knots: 29 Range, miles: 250 at 26 knots
kg- Complement: 3
Fire control: LIOD optronic director Guns: 3 7 62 mm MGs
Radars: Surface search/tire control: Thomson-CSF Canopus; I band.
Navigation: Decca Type 978; band I
Comment: Supplied by Fairey Marine, UK in 1 978
Programmes: Ordered in 1 976 Dzata laid down 1 6 January 1 978
Modernisation: Refits in 1 988-89 for fishery protection role.
SERVICE CRAFT
2R0T0RKCRAFT
FPB412 STW 408
Displacement, tons; 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 7 10 5 « 3 (12 7 32 ' 9)
Main machinery: 2 Volvo diesels, 240 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
DZATA 1980, Ghana Navy Comment: Commissioned in 1981 Operational status doubtful
232 GREECE /Introduction
GREECE
Ministerial Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Active Building
Minister of N<i(ional Defence (a) 1989 19 500 (2 620 officers and 16 380 ratings including Type (Reserve) (Planned)
Yayyis Charalabopoulos 500 women petty officers) Patrol Submarines 10 —
Deputy Minister of Nntion.il Defence (b) 2 years' national service Destroyers 8(4) —
K MoroitJs Frigates 6 1 (3)
Under Secretaiy Fast Attack Craft Missile 14 2(8)
On^sti^ Papastralis Fast Attack Cratt— Torpedo 10 —
Naval Bases Fast Attack Craft— Patrol 2 —
Coastal Patrol Craft 8(1) —
Headquarters' Appointments Salamisand Suda Bay Landing Ships 13 5
LCUs 8 —
Ctiief of Ifie Hellenn: N<ivy LCTs 2 —
Vice Admiral L Vassilikopoulos Minor Landing Craft 66 —
Deputy Cf)ief
Naval Commands Minelayers— Coastal 2 —
Rear A Iniital Tun Massoufas
combatant ships
Minesweepers Coastal — 14 —
Commander of the Fleet has under his flag all
Survey and Research Vessels 4 1
Navy Logistic Command is responsible for the bases at Salamis
AGI 1
—
Fleet Command and Suda Bay. the Supply Centre and all auxiliary ships Navy
Depot Ship 1
—
Training Command is in charge of the Naval Officers' Academy,
Training Ship 1
—
Commander of the Fleet
Petty Officers' School, three training centres and a training ship
Support Tankers 2 —
Vice A(imiral Cli Lymberis Harbour Tankers 3 3
Cfi/ef of Stsff. Fleet HQ Lighthouse Tenders 2 —
Rear Admiral Stangas Tugs 14 2
Naval Districts
I
Netlayer 1
—
Aegean. Ionian and Northern Greece
Water Boats 5 —
Senior Appointments Auxiliary Transports 2 —
Ammunition Ship 1
—
Commandei. Navy Jiaining Command SAR Craft 1 —
Rear Admiral K Dimilriades Naval Aviation
Commander. Navy Logistics Command
Rear Admiral Theophilopoulos
I,
Alouette III helicopters (No 1 Squadron)
Deputy Chief. National Defence General Staff AB 2ASW helicopters (No 2 and 3 Squadrons).
21 Mercantile Marine
Vice Admiral E Lagaras HU-16B Albatros are operated undernaval command by mixed Air
Force and Navy crews Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Note: All helicopters have naval crews 1 874 vessels of 21 978 820 tons gross
Diplomatic Representation
Naval Attache m Ankaia
Commanders Anastopoulos Prefix to Ships' Names
Naval Attachein Bonn DELETIONS
Captain A Nomikos H S (Hellenic Ship)
Naval Attache in Cairo.
Destroyers
Captain Kallergis
Naval Atlacfie in London 1 988 Kimon. Neaichos
Captain S Gouleas Future Construction
Naval Attache in Pans
Captain A Andreou Plans are m hand for the procurement of at least 10 new
Naval Attache in Tripoli helicopters, replacement maritime patrol aircraft coastal batteries,
CommarderG Kyrims corvettes, patrol boats, a floating dock, a hydrographic vessel and a Auxiliary
Naval Attache in Washington. number of auxiliaries New submarine procurement has been
Captain A Kandalepas postponed 1988 Arhikelelstis Maliopoulos
PENNANT LIST
Submarines M246 Aigli L151 Skopelos
M247 Dafni LI 52 Skiathos
S110 Glavkos M248 Aedon LI 53 Nafkratoussa
Sill N.-reus M254 Niovi LI 54 Ikaria
SI 12 Triton LI 57 Rodos
S 1 1 3 Pr iteus LI 61 1- Grigoropoulos
S114 Papanikolis Light Forces LI62 LTournas
S115 Ka:sonis LI63 1 Daniolos
S116 Posydon P 14 Anthipoploiarhos Anninos LI64 1 Roussen
S117 Amphitrite P 15 Ipoploiarhos Arliotis LI65 1 Krystalidis
SI 18 Okeanos P 16 Ipoploiarhos Konidis L171 Kriti
3 119 Pontos P 17 Ipoploiaihos Batsis L172 Lesbos
P 20 Antiploiarhos Laskos LI 85 Kithera
P 21 Plotarhis Blessas LI 89 Milos
Destroyers and Frigates P 22 Ipoploiarhos Mikonios L200 Chios
P 23 Ipoploiarhos Troupakts
D 01 Aetos P 24 Simeoforos Kavaloudis
D 03 Aegeon P 25 Anthipoploiarhos Kostakos
Service Forces
D 06 Aspis P 26 Ipoploiaihos Deyiannis
D 16 Velos P 27 Simeofoios Xenos
A 12 Argo
D 31 ler.HX P 28 Simeoforos Simitzopoulos
A 74 Aris
D 54 Leon P 29 Simeoforos Starakis
A 307 Thetis
D 56 Lonchi P 50 Hesperos
A 373 Hermis
D 67 Panthir P 52 Kentauros
A 377 Arethousa
D 85 Sfendoni P 53 Kyklon
A 407 Antaios
D210 Themistocles P 54 Leiaps
A 408 Atlas
D211 Miaoulis P 55 Skorpios
A 409 Acchileus
D212 Kanaris P 56 Tyfon
A 410 Atromitos
D213 Kountouriolis P 61 E Panagopoulos 1
A411 Adamastos
D214 Sachtouris P 70 E Panagopoulos 2
A 41 2 Aias
D215 Tompazis P 96 E Panagopoulos 3
A414 Ariadni
D216 Apostolis PI 96 Andromeda
A415 Evros
D217 Kriezis PI 98 Kiknos
A416 Ouranos
F450 Elli PI 99 Pigasos
A417 Hyperion
F451 Limnos P228 Toxotis
A419 Pandoia
P231 Agathos
A 420 Pandrosos
P266 Adamidis
A 421 Minotauros
P267 Dilos
Minelayers A 423 Heraklis
P268 Knossos
A 424 lason
P269 Lindos
N 04 Aktion A 425 Odisseus
P286 Diopos Antoniou
N 05 Amvrakia A 426 Kiklops
P287 KelefstisStamou
A 429 Perseus
P289 N Goulandris 1
1
A 431 Titan
A 432 Gigas
Minesweepers A 433 Kerkini
Amphibious Forces A 434 Prespa
M202 Atalant
A 467 Doirani
M205 Antiopi LI 04 Inouse A 468 Kalliroe
M206 Faedra L 1 1 6 Kos A 470 Kastona
M210 Thaha LI 44 Siros A 471 Vivies
M211 Alkyon LI 45 Kassos A 474 Pytheas
M213 Klio LI 46 Karpathos A 475 Doris
M214 Avra L147 Kimolos A 477 ArhikelefstisStassis
M240 Pleias L148 Kea A 478 Naftilos
M241 Kichli LI 49 Kithnos A 479 1 Karavoyiannos Theophilopoi los
M242 Kissa LI 50 Sifnos A 481 St Likoudis
Submarines /GREECE 233
SUBMARINES
8 "209- CLASS (TYPES llOOand 1200) ("GLAVKOS" CLASS)
Njive No Builders Laid do wn Launched Commir-iioned
GLAVKOS S110 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Sep 1968 15 Sep 1970 6 Sep 1971
NEREUS S111 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 15 Jan 1969 7 June 1971 10 Feb 1972
TRITON 8112 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 June 1969 14 Oct 1971 8 Aug 1972
PROTEUS 8113 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Oct 1969 1 Feb 1972 8 Aug 1972
POSYDON S116 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 15 Jan 1976 21 Mar 1978 22 Mar 1979
AMPHITRITE S 117 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 26 Apr 1976 14 June 1978 14 Sep 1979
OKEANOS S 118 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 1 Oct 1976 16 Nov 1978 15 Nov 1979
PONTOS 3119 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 25 Jan 1977 21 Mac 1979 29 Apr 1980
Displacement, tons: 1 lOOsurfaced, 1 210(1 285, second four)
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 178.4 20.3 -17 9 "
(54.4 62 ' 5.5) (second four 1 83 4 ft ^55 5 /??;)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric. 4 MTU 1 2V 493 TY60 diesels;
4 Siemens generators, 7 040 kW. 1 Siemens electric motor;
3 700kW. 5 000shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 1 surfaced; 21 5 dived
Complement: 31 (6 officers)
Torpedoes: 8—21 m ('553 mm; bow tubes. 14 probably AEG SST
4, wire-guided, active homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 35 knots,
passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23 knots, warhead 260 kg
Swim -out discharge
Fire control: Kanaris (S 0-S 113). Signaal (S 116-S119)
1 1
Radars: Surface search: Thomson-CSF Calypso II, band, range I
31 km (17 nm) for 10 m^ target
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3/2 (S 110-S 113), hull-mounted;
active/passive search and attack, medium frequency
Krupp Atlas PRS-3/4. passive ranging
Krupp Atlas CSU-3/4 (S n6-S 119), hull-mounted, active/ AMPHITRITE 1987. van Gmderen Collection
passive search and attack; medium frequency
Thomson Sintra DUUX 2; passive ranging
Programmes: Designed by Ingenieurkontor, Lubeck for con-
struction by Howaldtswerke, Kiel and sale by Ferrostaal. Essen
all acting as a consortium Structure: A single-hull design with two ballast tanks and fwd Operational: Fitted with two periscopes Endurance, 50 days.
Modernisation: S 1 10 and S 1 16 to be fitted with Harpoon in and after trim tanks Fitted with snort and remote machinery
due course. First four are having electronic systems upgraded by control The single screw is slow revving Very high capacity
HDW probably to the same standard as the second four with —
batteries with GRP lead -acid cells and battery cooling by Wilh,
improved Krupp Atlas/Thomson Sintra sonars. Hagen and VARTA Diving depth. 250 m (820 ft)
1 Ex-US "GUPPY ill" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
KATSONIS(ex-USSfi'e/770MSS487) S115 Portsmouth Navy Yard 5 Mar 1945 12 July 1945 3 Jan 1946
Displacement, tons: 1 975 standard, 2 450 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 326 5 -27-17
(99 4 82 5 2)
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 4 Fairbanks Morse 38D8-18
10-cyl diesels; 6 400 shp, 2 electric motors, 5 400 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 surfaced, 1 5 dived
Range, miles: 2 000 at
1 knots surfaced
1
Complement: 85
Torpedoes: 10 —
21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 4 stern), 24
probably Honeywell Mk 37 Mod 1 wire-guided, active/passive ,
homing to 8 km (4 4 nm) at 24 knots, warhead 1 50 kg
Countermeasures: ESM WLR radar warning 1 ;
Radars: Surface search: band I
Sonars: EDO BOB 2B; hull-mounted; passive; mediumfrequency
KATSONIS 7979, D Dervissis
Sperry/Raytheon BOG 4; fire control; hull-mounted, passive,
r-nedium frequency
Programmes: Transferred 29 October 1 973 by sale-
Operational: Training boat
1 Ex-US "GUPPY IIA CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
PAPANIKOLIS(ex.USSHaf(y/7eac/SS365) S114 Manitowoc SB Co 7 July 1943 12 Dec 943
1 Apr 944 1
Displacement, tons: 1 840 standard; 2 445 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 306 » 27 17 (93 2 8.2 5 2)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 3 General Motors 16 278A
diesels, 4 800 shp; 2 electric motors, 5 400 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 7 surfaced; 1 5 dived
Range, miles: 2 000 at 10 knots surfaced
1
Complement: 84
Torpedoes: 10—21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 4 stern), 24
probably Honeywell Mk 37 Mod 1 wire-guided, active/passive ;
honiinq to 8 km (4 3 nm) at 24 knots, warhead 150 kg.
Countermeasures: ESM: WLR 1 radar warning :
Radars: Surface search: band. I
Sonars: EDO BQR 28; hull-mounted, passive search, medium
fiequency
Programmes: Transferred 26 July 1 972 by sale.
Operational: Training boat PAPANIKOLIS 7979, D Dervissis
234 GREECE/ Destroyers
DESTROYERS
1 Ex-US "ALLEN M. SUMNER (FRAM II)" CLASS
Naiiip No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MIAOULISle USSM5M/)amDD694) D211 Federal SB &DD Co 4 Aug 1943 16 Jan 1944 10 Mar 1944
Displacement, tons: 2 200 standard; 3 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376 5 - 40 9 1 9
(IMS 125 - 58)
Main machinery: 2 geared lurbines, 60 000 shp, 2 shafts 4
Babcock & Wilcox boilers. 43 3 kg/cm', 454'C
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 4 600 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 269 (16officers)
Missiles: SAM Portable Redeye: shoulder launched, short
range
Guns: 6 USN 5 in (J27mm)/38 (3 twin) Mk 38 O. 85" elevation,
1 5 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 2 nm) anti-surtace. 1 1 km (5 9
MIAOULIS (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
nm) ant! aircraft, weight of shell 25 kg
2 Rheinmetall 20 mm/20 Mk 20. 55" elevation. 1 000
rounds/mmute to 2 km
2 12 7mmMGs
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes © Honeywell Mk
46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots, warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 2 USN Hedgehog Mk
10 24-barrelled rocket
launchers 0. manual loading, range 350 m: warhead 26 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 triple Loral-Hycor 6 barrelled
Chaff launchers, range 1 4 km fO 6-2 2 nm)
ESM WLR 1 radar warning
,
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS
Radars: Air search Lockheed SPS 40 O; E/F band; range 320 km
( 7 75 nm)
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 1 9, G band
Navigation Decca, I band
Fire control Western Electric Mk 25 Mod 3 0. I/J band
Sonars: Sangamo SQS 29, hull-mounted, active search and
attack, medium frequency
Litton SQA 1 0, VDS, active/passive search; medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 AB 21 2ASW O
Programmes: Former fleet destroyer of the "Allen M Sumner
class which had been modernised under the FRAM II
programme Transferred by USA 16 July 1 971 by sale
Modernisation: Work carried out at the Eleusis Shipyards during
1 986/1 987 Improvements included a new telescopic hangar to 1011987. D Denissis
accommodate larger helicopter and a telescopic crane
1 Ex-US "GEARING (FRAM II)" and 6 Ex-US "GEARING (FRAM I)" CLASSES
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
THEMISTOCLES(ex-USS/^/-anA/(-noxDD742) D210 Bath Ironworks 8 May 1944 17 Sep 1944 1 Dec 944 1
KANARIS (ex-USSSr;cAe//DD888) D212 Consolidated Steel Corporation 5 Jan 1945 16 June 1945 26 Sep 1945
KOUNTOURIOTIS (ex USS Rupertus DO 851 D213 Bethlehem (Quincy) 2 May 1945 21 Sep 1945 8 Mar 1946
SACHTOURIS(ex USS/lfno/(yj /s6e//DD869) D214 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 14 Mar 1945 6 Aug 1945 5 Jan 1946
TOMPAZIS (ex-USSGuMeDD783) D215 Todd Pacific Shipyards Oct 1944 15 Feb 1945 12 May 1945
APOSTOLIS (ex-USSC/ia^/esP Cec//DD835) D216 Bath Ironworks 2 Dec 1944 22 Apr 1945 29 June 1945
KRIEZIS (ex USS Coiry DD 81 7) D217 Consolidated Steel Corporation 5 Apr 1945 28 July 1945 26 Feb 1946
Displacement, tons: 2 425 standard; 3 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 390 5 41 2 19
(119 12 6-58)
Main machinery: 2 sets Westinghouse steam geared turbines,
60 000 shp, 2 shafts 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 43 3 kg/cm',
454 C
Speed, knots: 32 5 Range, miles: 4 800 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 269 (16 officers)
Missiles:SSM 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (not in D 210, D
216 217) O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 227 kg
SAM; Portable Redeye, shoulder-launched, short range THERMISTOCLES (Scale 1 1200)
A/S Honeywell ASROC octuple launcher (not in D 210)
0. pre programmed inertial guidance to 10 km (5 4 nm)
Honeywell Mk 46. active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at 40
knots, warhead 45 kg
Guns:4USN5inC;27mmJ/38(2twin) Mk 38 (D 210 has 3 twin
mountings) 0. 85" elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 17 km (9
nm) anti-surface, 11 km (6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
25 kg
1 OTO Melara 3 in (-76 mmJ/62 compact aft (D 21 2- 21 7) 0,85" 9 O
elevation,
km (6.5
85 rounds/ minute to 16 km (8 6 nm) anti- surface, 12
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
a3niaa£ii^
1 Bofors 40 mm/70 (D 216-217), 90 elevation, 300
rounds/mmute to 1 2 km ("6 5 nm). weight of shell 2.4 kg KOUNTOURIOTIS (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
4 Rheinmetall 20 mm/20 Mk 20 (D 210 amidships) 0, 55'
elevation, 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
1
2— 12 7 mm MGs (all)
Torpedoes: 6—324 mmMk 32 (2 triple) tubes Probably 9
Honeywell Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 2 USN Mk 10 Hedgehog 24-barrelled rocket
launchers (D 210), manual loading, range 350 m warhead
26 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral-Hycor SRBOC fixed triple
6 barrelled Chaff launchers, range 1 4 km (0 6-2 2 nm)
ESM WLR-1; radar warning
ECMULQ-6; jammer
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS Elsag NA 21 /30
Radars: Air search Westinghouse SPS 37 (D 21 2, D 21 5, D 216)
O; B/C band, range 556 km (300 nm)
Lockheed SPS 40 (remainder) O, E/F band; range 320 km
(175nmj
SPS KANARIS 1011987. Dervissis
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvania 1 O, G band
Navigation Decca. band Programmes: From USA D 214, 4 Dec 1973 (sold 11 July
I
Modernisation: Major modernisation programme in 1 987-88 for
Fire control Western Electric Mk 25 0, I/J band 1978); D 212. 1 July 1972, D 213, 10 July 1973 (sold 11 July all except D 21 Included Harpoon, OTO Melara 76 mm/62 gun
Selenia RTN 10X (not in D 210) CO, I/J band 1978); D 210, 30 Jan 1971, D 215. by sale 17 Mar 1977. placed aft and a new PCS (NA-30 or NA-21 D 21 6 and D 21 7
)
Sonars: Sangamo SQS 23 (all), hull-mounted, active search and commissioned 20 Mar 1977. D 216 and ex-USS /M^/es C Fox 2 completed in 1 987 without Harpoon but with a forward Bofors
attack, medium frequency, August 1 980, D 21 7 and ex- USS Dyess DD 880 transferred 27 40 mm/70 D 210, refitted in the Eleusis Shipyard, received a
Litton SQA 10 (D 210), VDS; active search, medium frequency February 1 981 by sale, (Myles C Fox and Dyess transferred for telescopic hangar for a larger helicopter (AB 212)
spares) D 210 was a FRAM Radar Picket conversion,
II
Helicopters: 1 AB 21 2ASW (D 210) <D remainder aie FRAM DD I conversions
Destroyers — Frigates / GREECE 235
4 Ex US "FLETCHER" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ASPIS (ex-USS Conner DD 582) 06 Boston Navy Yard 16 Apr 1942 ISJuly 1942 8 June 1943
VELOS (ex-USS C/ia/efteDD 581) D16 Boston Navy Yard 20 Feb 1941 3 June 1942 18 May 1943
LOIMCHI (ex USSHa//DD583) 56 Boston Navy Yard 16 Apr 1942 18 July 1942 6 July 1943
SFENDONI {e\ USSAulick DD 569) 85 Consolidated Steel Corporation, Texas 14 May 1941 2 Mar 1942 27 Oct 1942
Displacement, tons: 2 050 standard, 3 050 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376.5 » 39 5 » 18
(1147 • 12-55)
Main machinery; 2 Sets General Electric geared turbines, 60 000
shp, 2 shafts 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers: 43 3 cm^ 454' C
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 5 knots; 260 at full 1
power
Complement: 250
Missiles: SAM Portable Redeye; shoulder-launched; short
range
ASPIS (Scale 1 200). Ian Sturton
in (727 mm)/38 Mk 30 O, 85 elevation, 15
1
Guns: 4 USN 5
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface, 11 Wm (6 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg
6—3 in (76 mm)/55 (3 twin) Mk 33 0; 85* elevation, 50
rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6.5 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
2 Browning 2 7 mm MGs 1
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Probably
Honeywell Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm)
40 at knots, warhead 44 kg
5 —
21 in (533 mm) (quin) tubes O Probably Honeywell NT
37E: wire-guided; active/passive homing to 20 km (10 8 nm) at
35 knots, warhead 50 kg 1
"-^
A/S mortars: 2 USN MK 10 Hedgehog 24-barrelled rocket i.
launchers (D 06), manual loading, range 350 m, warhead 26 kg
Depth charges: rack 1
Countermeasures: ESM WLR-1, radarwarning 1983. D Dervissis
Firecontrol: 1 Mk 37directorfor 5 in guns 2 Mk 63 directors and
1 Mk 56 director for 3 in guns
Radars: Air search. Bendix SPS 6 0, D band, range 146 km Sonars: EDO SOS 39 or SOS 43. hull-mounted; active search and Operational: All now in reserve and the last of theex-FGS Ztype
(80 nm) attack, medium frequency are hulks used only for spares
Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 1 0; G band.
Navigation: Dacca; band I Programmes: Transferred from USA, D 06, D 56 and D 16 at
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 25 O, l/J band Long Beach, California, on 15 September 1959, 9 February
General Electric Mk 35 O; l/J band 1 960 and 1 5 June 959, respectively,
1 85 at Philadelphia on
Western Electric Mk 34 0; l/J band 21 August 1 959 All purchased 25 April 9771
FRIGATES
Note: Depot sh\p Aegean currently employed on frigate duties,
+ 1+3 "MEKO 200" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 2 800 approx Programmes: "Meko 200" Mod 3HN
Decision to buy four Structure: The design is expected to follow the Portuguese
Main machinery: CODOG; 2 General Electric LM 2500 gas announced on 18 1988 West German government offset
April "Vasco da Gama" class and the equipment listed above
turbines, 2 MTU 20V 956 diesels; 2 shafts of tanks and went with the sale and the electronics and
aircraft represents decisions announced by early 1 989
Speed, knots: 30 gas, 20 diesel some of the weapon systems will be American (secured through
FMS credits) The first ship is to be built by Blohm & Voss,
Missiles: SSM 8 Harpoon SW6 A 1 Hamburg for delivery in 1992 and the remainder in Greek
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm (2 triple) tubes shipyards (possibly Skaramanga) with German technical
Countermeasures: Decoys: Mk 36 SRBOC Chaff launchers assistance Construction of the three to start by mid 990 with
1
SLQ 25 torpedo decoy
Nixie, the last one launched in late 1996 They will replace the
Radars: Air search SPS 49 "Cannon" class
IFF Mk 12 Mod 2
Sonars: SOS-56/DE 1160
2 NETHERLANDS "KORTENAER" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ELl\ {ex-PielerFloriszfa}2) F 450 Koninkli|ke Maatschappii de Schelde, Flushing 1 July 1977 15 Dec 1979 10 Oct 1981
UNiN0S^ex-WlltedeWlthFa^3) F 451 Koninkliike Maatschappii de Schelde, Flushing 13 June 1978 27 Oct 1979 18 Sep 1982
Displacement, tons: 3 050 standard, 3 630 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 428 47 9 20 3 (screws) '
(130 5 14 6 6.2)
Main machinery: COCOG; 2 Rolls Royce Olympus TM3B gas
turbines; 51 600 hp
2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RMIC gas turbines, 9 800 hp; 51 600 hp
max, 2 shafts, 2 vp propellers
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 4 700 at 1 6 knots
Complement: 76 (1 7 officers) 1
Missiles: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 (Scale 1 I 200). Ian Sturton
Mach, warhead 227 kg; 16 missiles
SAM: NATO Sea Sparrow 0, Aspide missiles; semi-active homing
to 1 3 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach; warhead HE; 24 missiles
Portable Redeye; shoulder launched; short range
Guns: 1 or 2 OTO (76 mm)/62 compact 0; 85°
Melara 3 in
elevation; 16 km (8 6 nm) anti-surface; 12
85 rounds/minute to
km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
1 General Dynamics/General Electric Vulcan Phalanx 6-bar-
relled 20 mm CIWS O; 90" elevation; 3 000 rounds/minute
combined to 1 .5 km (to be fitted by mid 1 989 instead of the aft
76mm gun).
Torpedoes: 4—324 mm Mk 32 (2 twin) tubes 0. 16 Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 1 /2; active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at 40
knots; warhead 44 kg.
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 Corvus 8- barrelled trainable Chaff
launchers; distraction or centroid patterns to 1 km
ESM: Elektronika Sphinx; radar warning
Fire control: SEWACO action data automation
Radars: Air search: Signaal LW 08 9, D band, range 1 74 km (94
nm)
Surface search: Signaal ZW 06
band; range 26 km (14 nm).
O, I
Firecontrol: Signaal WM
25 0, l/J band; range 46 km (25 nm)
Signaal STIR 0; l/J/K band; range 140 km (76 nm) for 1 m'
target Programmes: A was signed with the Netherlands on 1 5
contract would be built in Greece at the Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga
Sonars: Canadian Westinghouse SOS 505, hull mounted; active September 1 980 purchaseof oneof the "Kortenaer" class
for the with at least two more to follow The local building programme
search and attack; 7 kHz. building for the Netherlands' Navy, delivery to be in late 1981 was later cancelled.
and an option on second of class, which was taken up 7 June Structure: Hangar is 2 m longer than in Netherlands ships to
Helicopters: 2 AB 21 2ASW <S) 1 981 At the same time it was announced that a third of the class accommodate AB 21 2ASW helicopters.
236 GREECE/ Frigates— Light forces
4EX-US "CANNON" CLASS
No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
AETOS(ex DE766)
USSS/fl/er D01 Tampa S B Co 9 Mar 1943 13 Feb 1944 1 May 1944
lERAX (ex USS
DE 768)£/ftCTr D31 Tampa S B Co 1 Apr 1943 23 May 1944 12 July 1944
LEON (ex USS£Wf/rfgcDE173) D54 Federals B. & D D Co 22 Feb 1943 25 June 1943 27 Aug 1943
PANTHIR (c>illSS Garfield Thomas D£ 193) D67 Federals B, & D D, Co 23 Sep 1943 12 Dec 1943 24 Jan 1944
Displacement, tons: 240 standard, 1 900 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 306 36 7 14
(933 n 2 4 3)
Main machinery: Diesel eleclnc, 4 sets General Motors
16 278A, 6 000 blip, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 9 3 Range, miles: 9 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 220
Missiles: SAM Portable Redeye, shoulder launcfied, short
range
Guns: 3 USN 3 in 1-76 mm)/50 Mk 22 O: 85' elevation, 20
rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5 nm) anti-surface, 9 km (4 9 nni)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
4 USN/Bofors 40 mm/60 (2 twin) Mk 1 0, 45 elevation, 160
rounds/minute to 1 1 km (6 nm) anti-surface, 6 km (3 2 nmj
anti aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg. (Scale / 900). Ian Sturton
14 Oerlikon 20 mm/70 (7 twin) 0. 50' elevation, 800
rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 24 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell Mk
46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots, warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: USIM Hedgehog Mk 10 24 barrelled locket
1
laiinrhei 0, manual loading, range 350 m, warhead 26 kg
Depth charges: 8 projectors, 1 rack Q
Firecontrol: Mk 52 for 3 in guns 3 Mk 51 for 40 mm guns
Radars; Navigation Decca. band I
Fire control RCA/General Electric Mk 26 O, I band
Sonars: QCU 2, hull-mounted, active attack, high frequency
Programmes: D 01 and D 31 were transferred on 1 5 March 1 951
and D 54 and D 67 on 5 January 1 951 The four new "Meko
1
200* frigates will replace these ships V9 -» m^- r**
Operational: Still useful as patiol ships with a formidable line (if
sight gun armament
PANTHIR 1988. Hellenic Navy
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT LIGHT FORCES
Numbers/Type: 4 Aerospatiale SA 31 9B Alouette III 4 "LA COMBATTANTE II" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Operational speed: 3 knots (2IOkmlhj
1 1
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m) Name No Builders Commissioned
Range: 2B0nm(540km) ANTHIPOPLOIARHOS AIVIIMINOS P14 C M de Normandie, Cherbourg Junel972
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne ASW/SAR role on older thought to be limited to
escorts, (ex-Navsithoi)
daylight operations only Procurement of at least 1 new ASW helicopters approved for delivery by IPOPLOIARHOS ARLIOTIS P15 C M de Normandie, Cherbourg Apr 1972
1992 Sensors None Weapons ASW, 1 or 2 Mk 44/46 torpedoes (ex-f^n;A/)
IPOPLOIARHOS KONIDIS P16 C M de Normandie, Cherbourg July 1972
Numbers/Type: 1 8 Agusta AB 21 2ASW {QX-Kymothoi)
Operational speed; 06 knots ('796 Am/ft;
1
IPOPLOIARHOS BATSIS P17 C M de Normandie, Cherbourg Dec 1971
Service ceiling: 14 200 ft (4 330m)
{ex-Calypso)
Range: 230 nm (425 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne ASW/Elmt and surface search role from new escorts, possible
Displacement, tons: 234 standard, 255 full load
ASV update planned Sensors Selenia APS-705 radar, AQS-1 8 dipping sonar. Weapons ASW, 2
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 54 2 « 23 3 8 2 ("47 ' 7 ? ' 2
>•
5)
« Mk46or2 A244/S homing torpedoes
Main machinery; 4 MTU MD 872 diesels. 1 2 000 bhp, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 36 5 Range, miles: 850 at 25 knots
Complement: 40 (4 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet, mertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm)
at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: 4 Oerlikon 35 mm/90 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 550 rounds/minute to 6 km (32 nm)
anti surface: 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 55 kg
—
Torpedoes: 2 21 in ('533mm,) tubes AEG SST-4; wire-guided; active homing to 1 2 km (6 5nm) at
35 knots, passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23 knots; warhead 250 kg
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Triton, G band, range33km (18 nm) for 2 m^ target.
Navigation Decca 1 226C; band, range 88 km (48 nm)
I
Fire Control. Thomson-CSF Pollux, l/J band, range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m^ target
IFF PlesseyMklO
Programmes: Ordered in 1 969 P 1 5 launched 8 September 1 971 P 1 4 on 20 December 1 971
, , P 1 7
on 27 1971, P 16 on 26 January 1 972
April
Modernisation: Plans to modernise were still being considered at the beginning of 1 989
'fVK^.T^^ —-^f^^fftm^M
AB 212 ASW 1987. Hellenic Navy
LAND-BASED MARiTIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 8 Grumman HU 1 6B Albatross
Operational speed: 30 knots (241 kmihj
1
Service ceiling: 25000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 2 480 nm (4 590 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Aegean Sea reconnaissance amphibian: update programme abandoned in
favour of procurement of up to 1 replacement aircraft by 1 992. Sensors: Search radar. Weapons
ASW: 6 " torpedoes or depth bombs or mines ANTHIPOPLOIARHOS AN NINOS 1980. D Dervissis
Light forces /GREECE 237
+ 2 + (8) "OSPREY 55" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT MISSILE) 2 FAST ATTACK CRAFT (PATROL)
Displacement, tons: 475 full load Nome No Builders Commissioned
Dimensions, feet (metres): 79 8 « 33 8 x 8.5(54.8 - 10 3 ' 26)
1 DIOPOS ANTONIOU P286 Ch, N del'Esterel 4 Dec 1975
Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V 396 diesels, 2 shafts 1 KELEFSTISSTAMOU P287 Ch. N.delEsterel 28 July 1975
Speed, knots: 24 +
Complement: 20approx
Missiles: SSM 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 Displacement, tons; 1 1 5 full load
Mach, warhead 227 kg Dimensions, feet (metres): 05 - 19 « b.2(32 ^ 58
1 1 6)
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in <76 mm,; /62 compact, 85° elevation; 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm)
1 Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TC81 diesels; 2 720 hp, 2 shafts
anti-surface; 1 2 km (6 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 500 at 5 knots 1
2 Breda Bofors 40 mm/70 (twin), 90° elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 2 km (6.6 nm), weight of 1 Complement: 1 7
shell 2 4 kg Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale SSI 2; wire-guided to 4 km (2.2 nm) at subsonic speed
Mines: Rails Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 1- 12 7 mm MG
Comment: Letter of intent signed on 21 July 1987 for construction at Hellenic Shipyards in Comment: Originally ordered for Cyprus, later transferred to Greece Wooden hulls
co-operation with Danyard A/S First one laid down in January 1 988 for delivery in March 1 990
The programme will eventually include 1 of the class Plessey command and control system and
air/surface search radar reported as being fitted.
10 "LA COMBATTANTE III" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT 4 "Ex-NASTY" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT- TORPEDO)
MISSILE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
Name No Builders Commissioned
ANDROMEDA PI 96 Mandal, Norway Nov 1966
ANTIPLOIARHOSLASKOS P 20 Construction M de Normandie 20 Apr 1977
KYKNOS PI 98 Mandal, Norway Feb 1967
PLOTARHISBLESSAS P 21 Construction M de Normandie 7July 1977
PIGASOS PI 99 Mandal, Norway Apr 1967
TOXOTIS P228 Mandal, Norway May 1967
IPOPLOIARHOSMIKONIOS P 22 Construction M de Normandie 10 Feb 1978
IPOPLOIARHOSTROUPAKIS P 23 Construction M de Normandre 8 Nov 1977
SIMEOFOROS KAVALOUDIS P 24 Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga 14July 1980
Displacement, tons: 72 full load
ANTHIPOPLOIARHOSKOSTAKOS P 25 Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga 9 Sep 1980
Dimensions, feet (metres): 80 4 « 24 6 ' 6 9 (24 5 ' 7 5 ' 2 1)
IPOPLOIARHOSDEYIANNIS P 26 Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga Dec 980 1
Main machinery: 2 MTU Ml 312 V331 diesels, 3 060 hp, 2 shafts
SIMEOFOROS XENOS P 27 Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga 31 Mar 1981
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 676 at 1 7 knots
SIMEOFOROS SIMITZOPOULOS P 28 Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga June 1981
Complement: 20
SIMEOFOROS STARAKIS P 29 Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga 12 Oct 1981
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/70 1 Oerlikon 20
1 mm
Displacement, tons: 359 standard, 425 full load P 20-23) (
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes
Radars: Navigation band I
329 standard, 429 full load (P 24-29)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 26 2 7 ("56 2 S ' 2 7; Comment: Five of the class acquired from Norway in 1967 and paid off into reserve in the early
Main machinery: 4 MTU 20V538 TB92 diesels, 20 800 shp; 4 shafts (P 20-23) 1 980s- Have now been re-engined and brought back into service in 1 988
4MTU20V538TB91 diesels, 1 5 000 shp, 4 shafts (P 24-29)
Speed, knots: 36 (P 20-23); 32 5 (P24 29) Range, miles: 700 at 32 knots; 2 700 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 42 (5 officers)
Missiles: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (P 20-P 23); mertial cruise, active radar homing to 42
km (23 nm) at 9 Mach; warhead 1 65 kg
6 Kongsberg Penguin Mk 2 (P 24 P 29): inertial/IR homing to 27 km (15 nm) at 8 Mach,
warhead 1 20 kg
Guns: 2 OTO Melara 3 (76 mm)l(>2 compact, 85' elevation, 85 rounds/mmuteto 16 km (8 6 nm)
in
anti- surface; 12 km (6 5 nm) ant aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
i
4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin), multi-purpose, 80° elevation, 600 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 2
nm). weight of shell 35 kg
—
Torpedoes: 2 21 in (533 mm) aft tubes AEG SST-4, anti-surface, wire-guided, active homing to
1 2 km (6 b nm) at 35 knots, passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23 knots; warhead 250 kg
Fire control: 2 CSEE Panda optical directors for 30 mm guns Thomson-CSF Vega or II system I
Radars: Surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton, G band, range33km ( 18 nm) for 2 m' target
Navigation Decca 1 226C; band, range 88 km (48 nm)
I
Fire control Thomson-CSF Castor II, l/J band, range 31 km (17 nm) for 10 m'' target
Thomson CSF Pollux, l/J band, range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m^ target
Programmes: First September 1 974 P 20 laid down 28 June 1 975, launched 6 July
four ordered in
1 976; P 21 laid down 28 October
1 975, launched November 976, P 23 laid down 27 January
1 1
1 976, launched 25 January 1 977, P 22 laid down 7 April 976, launched 5 May 1 977 Second
1
group of SIX ordered 978, first pair laid down mid- 978 P 24 launched 1 November 1 979. P 25
1 1
1 March 1980, P 26 14 July 1980 and P 27 8 September 1980, last pair m 1981
KYKNOS Hellenic Navy
Structure: First four fitted with SSM Exocet, remainder have Penguin,
3 "DILOS" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
DILOS P267 KIMOSSOSP268 LINDOS P269
Displacement, tons: 74 5 standard, 86 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 1 6 2 5 6 ("29
1 5 7; /
Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V 331 TC92 diesels, 2 720 hp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 600 at 24 knots
1
Complement: 1 5
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Ordered from Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga in May 1 976 to a design by Abeking and
Rasmussen The Navy uses these craft for air sea rescue duties Based at the Air Force SAR centre
Four more of this class serve in Coast Guard and three in Customs service Adamtdis (P 266), the
survivor of a class of five similar craft commissioned in 1 956 is used for training alongside,
PLOTARHIS BLESSAS (with Exocet) 1988. Hellenic Navy
IPOPLOIARHOS DEYIANNIS (with Penguin) 1988. Hellenic Navy DILOS
238 GREECE/ Light forces — Amphibious forces
6 Ex FDR "JAGUAR" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT TORPEDO) + 5 "JASON" CLASS (LST)
Name No Builders Commissioned CHIOS L 200
HESPEROS(ex SeejrftoPeoeS) P 50 Lurssen, Vegesack 29 Aug 1958
KEIMTAUROS (bx Hah/c/j/ P 6075) P 52 FDR 15 Nov 1958 Displacement, tons: 4 400 full load
KYKLON (fx Gieil P 6071 ) P 53 Lurssen, Vegesack 3 Mai 1959 Dimensions, feet (metres); 380 2 « 50,2 « 11 (115 9 " 75.3 ' 3 3)
LELAPS(('x /(on(ywP6070) P 54 Lurssen, Vegesack 24 Feb 1959 Main machinery: 2 diesels, 400 hp; 2 shafts 1
SKORPIOS ieX'Kormoran P 6077) P 55 Krogerwerft, Rendsburg 9 Nov 1959 Speed, knots: 17
TYFON {ex-Geier P 6073) P 56 Lurssen, Vegesack 3 June 1959 Guns; OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)l&2 4—35 mm (2 twin) 4 Rhemmetall 20
1 mm (2 twin).
Helicopters: Platform for 2
Displacement, tons: 60 standard, 1 90 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 139 4 « 23 6 « 7 9 (42 5 « 7 2 < 2.4) Comment; Contract for construction of five LSTs by Eleusis Shipyard signed 1 5 May 1 986. Bow
IVlainmachinery: 4 Maybach 1 6-cvl diesels, 1 4 400 bhp, 4 shafts and stern ramps, drive through design Four LCVPs First laid down 18 April 1987, second in
Speed, knots: 42 Range, miles: 500 at 40 knots, 1 000 at 32 knots September 1 987, third in May 1 988 First launched 1 6 December 1 988 The plan is to complete all
Complement; 39 five by Septembei 1 990 but this may be optimistic
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90" elevation, 300 lounds/minute to 2 km (6.5 nm) anti surface; 4 km 1
(2 2 nm) anti aiicraft, weight of shell 2 4 kg
1 Ex-US "CABILDO" CLASS (LSD)
Torpedoes: 4—21 in (533 mm) lubes Probably AEG SST 4; anti suiface, wireguided,
active/passive homing to 28 km (!5 3 nm) at 23 knots, 12 km (6 6 nm) at 35 knots, warhead
260 kg Name No Builders Commissioned
Mines: 2 in lieu of each torpedo NAFKRATOUSSA LI 53 Boston Navy Yard 31 Oct 1945
(ex-USS Fort Mandan LSD 21
Comment; Transferred 1976-77 P 53 and P 56 commissioned in Hellenic Navy 12 December 1976
P 50 and P 54 on 24 March 1977, P 52 and P 55 on 22 May 1977 Three others (ex Albatros.
ex Bijssaid andexSpeibei) transferred at same time for spares P 50, P 53, P 54, and P 56 built by Displacement, tons; 4 790 light, 9 357 full load
Lurssen Vegesack others by Kroger, Rendsburg P 52 deleted in error in 1 987 Dimensions, feet (metres): 457 8 72 2 \9,(139 6 ^22-55)
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines, 7 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 5 4 Range, miles: 8 000 at 1 2 knots
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT Complement: 250
1
Military lift: 18 LCMs, 2— 35 ton cranes
Name No Builders Commissioned Guns: 8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (2 quad), 90" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 2 km (6 5 nm) 1
N I GOULANDRISl P289 Syros Shipyard 25 June 1975 anti -surface, 4 km ('2 2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 89 kg
4 Rhemmetall 20 mm S 20 (2 twin), 55' elevation, 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km.
Displacement, tons: 40 Radars: Air search Bendix SPS 6, D band, range 146 km (80 nm)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 7 20 3 3 A (24 • • 62 J 1 Surface search Westing house SPS 5, G/H band, range 37 km (20 nm)
IVlain machinery: 2 diesels, 2 700 hp, 2 shafts Helicopters: Platform for 1 light
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 600 at 24 knots 1
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Comment; Laid down on 2 January 945 Launched on 22 May 945 Taken over on lease from
1 1
USA in 971 acquired by sale 5 February 980 Headquarters ship for Captain Landing Forces
1 , 1
Comment: This craft was donated to the Hellenic Navy by the wealthy shipowner after whom she is
named She is lead craft of a number of fast craft donated by Greek shipowners P 290 (N I
Goulandiis II) launched and commissioned on 6 June 1 977, but destroyed by fire June 1 983
4 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
E PANAGOPOULOS1 P61 Hellenic SY, Skaramanga 23 June 1976
E PANAGOPOULOS2 P70 Hellenic SY, Skaramanga 1980
E PANAGOPOULOS3 P96 Hellenic SY, Skaramanga 1981
AGATHOS P231 Hellenic SY, Zeis 21 June 1982
Displacement, tons: 35 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 5 16 4 ' 3 3 (23 5 ' 1} '
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TO 92 diesels. 3060 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 38
Complement: 6
Guns: 2 6 -barrelled 106 mm launchers 1 — 1 2 7 mm MG
Radars: Navigation Decca, band I
NAFKRATOUSSA 7/ 1 988. D Dervissis
Comment: Officially classified as "pursuit vessels" The first three have aluminium hulls P 231 has a
GRP hull andtwo4-barrelled 106 mm launchers
5Ex-US"511— 1152" and "1—510" CLASSES (LSTs)
511— 11 52 Series
Name No Builders Commissioned
\KAR\A {ex USS Poller County L 1 54 AM Bridge Co 14 Mar 1945
LST 1086)
KFt\7\ {ex-USS Page County L171 Bethlehem Steel Co. 1 May 1945
LST 1076) Hingham
1 — 51 Seiies
SIROS (ex-USS iS7"J25) L 144 Philadelphia Navy Yard 1 Feb 1943
E PANAGOPOULOSl 7973, D Dervissis RODOS(ex USS LI 57 Newport News 3 Dec 1942
Bowman County LST 391
LESBOS (ex USS L172 Newport News 24 Nov 1 942
Boone County LST 389)
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Displacement, tons: 1 653 standard: 2 366 beaching. 4 080 full load
2 Ex-US "TERREBONNE PARISH" CLASS (LSTs) Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 50 « 14 ('700 » 75 3 » 4 j;
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2-567A (1 6-278A, L 71 diesels. 1 ) 1 700 bhp: 2 shafts
'Vame No Builders Commissioned Speed, knots: 1 1 6 Range, miles: 9 500 at 9 knots
\MOiJSE {ex [JSS Terrell County L104 Bath Iron Works Corporation 1 9 Mar 1 953
Complement: 93 (8 officers)
LST1157) Military lift: 2 100 tons. 4 LCVPs
KOS (ex USS M//)/rfie/(/Cou/7(i/ L116 Chiisty Corporation 14Sepl954 Guns; 8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (2 twin, 4 single) (lOm L 157)
LST 1169) 4 Oerlikon 20 mm/2 Rhemmetall 20 mm S 20
Radars: Navigation: I band
Displacement, tons: 2 590 light, 5 800 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 384 55 « 17 C7 77 ; « J6.8 5 2) Comment: Former US tank landing ships L 1 57, L 1 72 and L 1 54 were transferred to the Hellenic
Main machinery: 4 General Motors diesels, 6 000 bhp: 2 shafts, cp propelleis Navy in May 960, June 1 960 and August 1 960 respectively L 1 44 was transferred on 29 May
1
Speed, knots; 1 5 1964 at Portsmouth, Virginia L 1 71 was transferred in March 1 971 and sold 11 July 1 978 To be
Complement: 1 15 replaced by the five new LSTs
Military lift: 400 troops; 4 LCVPs
Guns: 6 USN 3 in (76 mm) /50 Mk 21 (3 twin); 85° elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5nm)
9 km (4 9nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
anti surface,
3 Rhemmetall 20 S 20 mm
Fire control: 2 Mk 63 GFCS
Radars; Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10: G band
Fire control Two Western Electric Mk 34; l/J band
Comment: Part of class of 1 6. Transferred 17 March 1977 by sale.
KOS i8. Hellenic iVavy LtatlOS 1986 Hellenic Navy
Amphibious forces — Mine warfare forces / GREECE 239
5Ex us "LSMI'CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
IPOPLOIARHOS GRIGOROPOULOS L161 Blown SB Co, Houston 3 July 1944
(ex-USSZ.S/W45)
IPOPLOIARHOS TOURN AS L 1 62 Brown SB Co, Houston 9 Nov 1944
(ex-USS tS/W 702)
IPOPLOIARHOS DAIMIOLOS L 163 Dtavo Corp, 5 Oct 1944
(ex OSS LSM 227) Wilmington
IPOPLOIARHOS ROUSSEN LI 64 Charleston Navy Yard 13 Aug 1945
(ex-USS iS/WJS9)
IPOPLOIARHOS KRYSTALIDIS LI 65 Brown SB Co, Houston 7 Dec 1945
(ex-USSLSM541) t
j:.j
Displacement, tons; 743 beaching; 095 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 203 5 « 34 2 » 8 3 (62 1 > 10.4 « 2 5)
Main machinery; Diesel direct drive; 2 Fairbanks- Morse 38D1/8 10 diesels (General Motors
16-278A, L164),2 800shp, 2shafts
Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles; 4 900 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement; 60
Guns; 2 Bofors 40 mm/60 (twin), 8 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: LSM 541 was handed over to Greece at Salamis on 30 October 1 958 and LSM 45. LSM
102. LSM 227 arid 399 3\ Portsmouth, Virginia on 3 November 1958 All were renamed after naval
heroes killed during the Second World War
91 1987. van Ginderen Collection
11 Ex-USLCMs
Displacement, tons: 56 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 1 4 4 « 3 9 (''7 « 4 4 » 12)
Main machinery: 2 Gray Marine 64HN9 diesels, 330 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 1 Range, miles: 30 at 1 knots 1
Military lift: 30 tons
Comment: Transferred from the USA in 1 956 58
34 Ex-US LCVPs
Displacement, tons: 1 3 full load
Speed, knots; 9
Military lift: 36 troops or 3 tons equipment
Comment; Transferred from the USA between 1 956-71 Embarked in LSTs,
14LCPS
Displacement, tons: 1 3 full load
Speed, knots; 6
Comment; Built in Greek shipyards in 1 977
7LCAS
Displacement, tons; 1 3 full load
Speed, knots: 8
Comment: Completed in 1 981 by Viking Marine (Greece)
MINE WARFARE FORCES
9 US "MSC 294" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Name No Builders Commissioned
ALKYON {ex-MSC319) M 211 Peterson Builders 3 Dec 1968
KLIO (ex Argo.ex MSC317) M 213 Peterson Builders 7 Aug 1968
AVRA (ex-MSC318) M214 Peterson Builders 3 Oct 1968
IPOPLOIARHOS DANIOLOS Hellenic Navy
PLEIAS {ex.MSC314) M240 Peterson Builders 22 June 1967
KICHLI (ex. MSC 308) M241 Peterson Builders 14 July 1964
2EX-BRITISH LCTs KISSA (ex-MSC309) M242 Peterson Builders Sep 1 964
1
AIGLI (ex-MSC299) M246 Tacoma, California 4 Jan 1965
Name No Builders Commissioned DAFNI (ex MSC 307) M247 Peterson Builders 23 Sep 1964
KiJHER A {ex- LCT1J 98) LI 85 UK 1945 AEDON l,exMSC3W) M248 Peterson Builders 13 Oct 1964
MILOS {ex-LCT7300) LI 89 UK 1945
Displacement, tons; 320 standard, 370 full load
Displacement, tons: 400 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 28 8 2 (43 3 « 8 5 « 2 5)
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^S7 2 387 4 2 {57 Main machinery; 2 General Motors Waukesha L-1616 diesels, 200 1 shp, 2 shafts
• • •
J 1 •
13)
Main machinery: 2 Paxman diesels; 1 000 hp, 2 shafts Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 knots
1
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 3 000 at 7 knots Complement; 39 (4 officers)
Complement: 1 2
Guns; 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin)
Military 350 tons
lift:
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Comment; Built in the USA for Greece, wooden hulls Dor/s acts as survey ship Probably has a mine
detection active sonar Modernisation programme still under consideration in early 1 989
Comment: The survivors of a class of 1 2 acquired in 1 946
SEx-US "LCU50r CLASS (EX-LCT6)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
Kfi.SSOS{ex-LCU1382) L145 Mare Island Naval Yard 30 Nov 1944
KARPATHOS (ex-LCU 1379) LI 46 Mare Island Naval Yaid 17 Nov 1944
K\MOLOS(ex-LCU971) LI 47 Mare Island Naval Yard Feb 1944
1
KE/\{ex-LCU1229) L 148 Bison SB Co, Buffalo 9 Sep 1944
KITHNOS {ex-LCU763) LI 49 Missouri Valley Bridge 24 Dec 1944
and Iron Co
SIFNOS (ex-iC(7 677) LI 50 Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co 11 Mar 1944
SKOPELOS (ex-LCU852) LI 51 Darby Prod, Corp. Kansas City 3 Jan 1944
SKIATHOS (ex-LCU827) LI 52 Kansas City Steel 10 Apr 1944
Displacement, tons; 43 standard; 309 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 119- 32,7 - 5(36.3 " 10 - 1.5)
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 6-71 diesels; 675 shp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 8
Complement: 1 3
Guns; 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
Comment; Former US Utility Landing Craft of the LCU (ex-LCT6) type. LI 52 and LI 51 acquired in
1 959 L 1 49, L 1 48 and L 1 50 were transferred from the USA in 1 961 and remainder in 962, , 1 6/ 1987, Gilbert Gyssels
240 GREECE/ Mine warfare forces — Service forces
COASTAL) Name No. Builders Commissioned
5 Ex-US "ADJUTANT" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS HERMlS{e>i Okei, ex Hoheweg) A 373 Unterweser, Bremen 1 9 Oct 1 960
No Displacement, tons: 1 497 full load
ATALANTI M 919, ex USS MSC J69)
(ex Belgian Sf Triiirlen M202 Dimensions, feet (metres): 237 8 34 4 6 1 ("72 5 105 ' 4 9) - 1
ANTIOPI 921 ex USS MSC 753)
(ex Belgian Heri-e M .
M205 Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 1 Klockner-Deutz diesel, 1 800 hp
FAEDRA (ex Belgian /Wa/me</»/M 922. ex-USS MSC !54) M206 Klocknei Deutz auxiliary diesel, 400 hp; 1 shaft
1
THALIA (ex Belgian Blankcnberge M 923, ex USS MSC 1 70) M210 Speed, knots: 1 5
NIOVI (ex Belgian idAOc/je M 924, ex USS MSC 171) M254 Complement: 30
Displacement, tons; 330 slandatd, 402 full load Comment: First converted in 1 972 to serve as an AGI in the West German Navy Transferred 1 2
Dimensions, feet (metres): 45 27 9 8 r44 2 » 8 5 « 2 4)
1
February 1 988 and now based at Suda Bay
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8 268A diesels. 900 shp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 2 500 at 10 knots
Complement: 38 (4 otficeri.) Name No Builders Commissioned
Guns: 2 Oeilikon 20 mm (twin) PYTHEAS A 474 Annastadiades Tsortanides (Perama) Dec 1983
Comment: Originally supplied to Belgium under MDAP All built m 1954 m the USA -M 202, Displacement, tons: 670 standard, 840 full load
M 21 and M 254 by Consolidated SB Corp, Morris Heights and the other pair by Hodgson Bros, Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 7 31 5 21 6 ("Sf? 2 » 96 - 6 6)
Goudy and Stevens, East Booth Bay Subsequently returned to the USA and simultaneously Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels, 800 bhp, 2 1 shafts
transferred to Greece as follows 29 July 1 969 (Herve and St Truiden) and 26 September 969 1
Speed, knots: 14
(Laroche Mnlniedv and Blaakf^nht^rge) Complement: 32 plus 1 6 passengers
Comment: Pytfieas ordered in May 1 982 Launched 9 September 983 A similar ship. Aigeo, was
1 1
constructed to Navy specification in 1 985 but belongs to the National Maritime Research Centre,
Name No Builders Commissioned
DORIS (ex /WSC 296) A475 (ex-M 245) Tacoma, California 9 Nov 1964
Comment: Of same details as "MSC 294" class in Mine Warfare section except that she has two
Waukesha diesels, 1 200 hp
OLYMPIAS
7973. Giorgio Arr
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1214-171 A%(37 52 •
15)
Main machinery: 70 oars (85 each side in
1 three rows)
4MINESWEEPING LAUNCHES Speed, knots: 9-1 2
Complement: 180
Displacement, tons: 21 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 9 -
1 3 1 • 4 3 (152 - 4 13) Comment: Construction started in 1985 and completed in 1987 Made of Oregon pine Built for
Mam machinery: diesel, 60 hp, 1
1 shaft historic research and as a reminder of the naval hegemony of ancient Greeks. Part of the Hellenic
Speed, knots; 8 Navy
Complement: 6
Comment: Transferred from USA in 1971 on loan and bought in 1981
2 COASTAL MINELAYERS
Name No Builders Commissioned
AKTION (ex-Z,S/WJO; ex-/W/MC6) N 04 Charleston Naval Shipyard 1Jan 1945
AMMRAKiA (ex-LSM 303. ex-MMC 7) N 05 Charleston Naval Shipyard 6 Jan 1945
Displacement, tons: 720 standard, 1 100 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 203 5 34 5 8 3 ('62 / 105-2 5) : 3,-\<-o®Te'^e-fr^y^rTi!'-pi'?^'w-^rT«Tff^^
Main machrnery: 2 General Motors 16 278A diesels, 2 800 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 65
Guns: 8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (4 twin) 6 Oerlikon 20 mm
Mines: Capacity 100-130, 2 tails
Fire control: 4 Mk 51 optical directors for 40 mm guns
Radars: Navigation. band I
OLYMPIAS . Hellenic Navy
Comment: Former US "LSM 1" class N 04 was launched on 1 January 1945 and N 05 on 1 4
November 1 944 Converted in the USA into minelayers for the Hellenic Navy Underwent extensive
rebuilding from the deck up Twin rudders Transferred on 1 December 1 953
SERVICE FORCES
1 Ex-FDR DEPOTSHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
AEGEON (ex lVeserA62) D03 ElsfletherWerft 1960
Displacement, tons: 2 940 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 322 38 8 14 4 C98 2 1 118-44)
Main machinery: 6 Maybach 16 cyl diesels. 12 600 shp. 2 shafts; cp propellers
Speed, knots: 20 5 Range, miles: 1 625 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 1 10
AKTION 9/1987. van Ginderen Collection Guns: 2 DCN (100 mm)/55: 80' elevation, 60-80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 2 nm)
3 9 in
anti-surface, 8 km
4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 1 3 5 kg
(4
4 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90 elevation, 300 rounds/mrnute to 2 km ("S 5 nm) antr-surface, 4 km (2 2 1
SURVEY AMD RESEARCH VESSELS nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 96 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Probably Mk 46, actrve/passive homing to 1 1 km
(6 nm) al 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Note: New survey ship ordered from Philipou (Peiama) shipyaid in late 1988 She is to be called the Counter measures: Decoys 2 Loral -Hycor RBOC 6 -barrelled triple Chaff launchers, IR flares and
Strabon and is similar to Pylheas
Chaff decoys to 4 km ("2 2 nm)
Fire control: 2 Mk 2 optical directors
Name No Builders Commissioned Radars: Surface search, Signaal ZW 01 , l/J band
NAFTILOS A 478 Annastadiades Tsortanides (Perama) 3 Apr 976 1
Target Indication Signaal DA 01 ; E/F band; range 91 km (50 nm)
Navigation Kelvin Hughes 1 4/9, band I
Displacement, tons: 400 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 207 - 38 1 3 8 (63 1 « 11 .6 4 2)
Fire control Two Signaal 45, l/J band M
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, medium frequency
Main machinery: 2 Burmeister & Wain SS28LM diesels. 2 640 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 1
Programmes: Transferred July 1 975
Complement: 74 (8 officers)
Modernisation: The 100 mm guns are to be replaced by 76 mm OTO Melara with NA 21 or 30 FCS
and new radars Work will be done in Hellenic Shipyard, Skaramanga, possibly in 989. 1
Comment: Launched 19 November 1975 Trials February 1976 Of similar design to the two Operational: Currently employed on frigate duties and as FAC support ship
'
lighthouse tenders
NAFTILOS 1979. D Dervissis AEGEON 1979. Hellenic Navy
Service forces Miscellaneous / GREECE 241
1 TRAINING SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
ARtS A 74 Satamis 1980
Displacement, tons: 2 400 standatd, 2 630 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 48 2 14 8 I'/OO ' •
74 7 - 4 5^
IVlain machinery: 2 MAK diesels; 000 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 8 1
Complement: 500 (21 officers, up to 370 cadets)
Guns; 2 US 3 (76 mm), 85" elevation. 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 km f'5 5 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
in
2 Bofors40 mm/70
(twin), 90" elevation. 300 rounds/ minute to 2 km (6 5 nm) anti- surface; 4 km 1
(2 2 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg OURANOS
4 Oerlikon 20 mm, 50' elevation, 800 tounds/minute to 2 km. weight of shell 24 kg
Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 31 9B Alouette III
1 HARBOURTANKER
Programmes: Laid down October 976 at 1 Salamis Launched 4 October 1 978
Structure: Hangar reactivated in 1 986 The 76 mm guns are mounted on sponsons forward of the V(VIESA471
funnel.
Operational: Could be used as transport or hospital ship Comment; Orginally a water carrier Capacity 1 87 toris, speed 1 1 knots
1 AMMUNITION SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
EVROS {ex - FDR Schwarzwald A415 Ch Dubigeor Nantes 1957
A 1400. ex-Amalthee)
Displacement, tons: 2 400
Measurement, tons; 1 667 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres); 263 1 39 ^b \ (80 2 119-46)
IVlain machinery; 1 Sulzer 650-60 diesel, 3 000 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots; 5 1
Guns; 4 Bofors 40 mm/60
Comment; Bought by FDR from Societe Navale Caennaise in February 1 960 Transferred to Greece
6 Junel976
/0//£ '.
John Mortimer
2 Ex-US "PATAPSCO" CLASS (SUPPORTTANKERS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
ARETHOUSA A 377 Cargill Inc. Savage, Minn 11 June 1945
{eX'USS NalchaugAOG 54)
ARIADNI A414 Cargill Inc. Savage, Minn 12 July 1944
(ex-USS Tomhigbee AOG 1 1 )
6/1976. G Koop
Displacement, tons; 850 light, 4 335 full load
1
IVleasurement, tons; 2 575 dwt
Dimensions, feet (metres); 292 wl, 31 8 oa 48 5 ^5^ (89 1. 94 8 • • 14 8 • 4 8)
Main machinery; 2 General Motors 16 2 78 A diesels; 3 300 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 1 4
Complement; 43 (6 officers)
Cargo capacity; 2 040 tons
MISCELLANEOUS
Guns; 1 USN 3 m (76 mm) ISO. 85" elevation, 20 rounds/minute to 12 km ("fi 6 nm). weight of shell
6 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/85, 55" elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
YACHT
Fire control; 1 Mk
26 system for guns
Radars; Surface search Westinghouse SPS 5, G/H band, range 37 km (20 nm) ARGO (ex HUCS Stormont. ex-Chiislina) A 12
Navigation: Decca; band I
Comment; Presented by Miss Christina Onassis and commissioned on 12 July 1978 Originally
Programmes; Former US 15 August 1944 Launched on 16
petrol carriers A 377 laid down on RCN River" class frigate of 445 tons standard built by Vickers
1 Montreal in 1943 Sold
December 1944. Transferred from the USA to Greece under the Mutual Defense Assistance 1 947 -renamed Christina in 1 951 Used as Presidential yacht.
Program in July 1959 and A 414 transferred 7 July 1972 (sold 11 July 1978), both at Pearl
Harbour
1 NETLAYER
\ Name
THETIS (ex USS AN 103)
No
A 307
Builders
Kroger, Rendsburg
Commissioned
Apr 1960
Displacement, tons; 680 standard, 805 full load
'*4i'.. Dimensions, feet (metres); 169 5 33 5 ^^ S(5I 7 102-3 6) '
T^!"lf -!^
, 'r.
'2'IBy ^ Main machinery; Diesel-electric, 1 MAN GT\/-40/60 diesel, 1 470 bhp. 1 shaft
•i^ff^pr Speed, knots; 2 Range, miles; 6 500 at 1 knots
1
Complement; 48 (5 officers)
Guns; Bofors 40 mm/60 3 Oerlikon 20 mm
1
Ani iiioi I'.A ri.'ii n /ir/wjs« Comment; US offshore order Launched in 1 959 Some guns not always embarked.
2+3HARB0URTANKERS
Name No Builders Commissioned
OURANOS A416 Kinosoura Shipyard 27 Jan 1977
HYPERION A417 Kinosoura Shipyard 27 Apr 1977
Displacement, tons; 1 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 98 2 32 8 -15 4 (60.4 1 10 4 7)
Main machinery; MAN- BW 2V20 diesel. 1 750 hp, 1
1 1 shaft
Speed, knots; 12
Guns; 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment; First two are oil tankers The third which is a water tanker was started at Khalkis Shipyard
and when that company ceased trading the ship was passed on to Nafsi Shipyard and launched on
19 August 1988 The last pair were ordered from Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga in December
1986 and is reported they will be used as patrol tankers
it There are some minor superstructure
differences between the first two and the remainder 7979. D Derv/ssis
242 GREECE /Miscellaneous — Coastguard (Limenikon Soma)
2 AUXILIARY TRANSPORTS 3TUGS
Name No. Builders Commissioned HERAKLISA423 ODISSEUSA425
PANDORA A419 Perama Shipyard 26 Oct 1973 lASON A424
PAIMDROSOS A 420 Perama Shipyard 1 Dec 1973
Displacement, tons: 345
Displacement, tons: 390 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 5 26 1 1 3 ("50 7 9 3 4;
Dimensions, feet (metres): 153 5 27 2 « &2(468- 83 - 19) Main machinery: 1 MWM
diesel, 200 1 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2 Speed, knots: 1
Military lift: 500 troops
Comment: Laid down 977 1 at Perama Shipyard Commissioned 6 April, 6 March and 28 June 1 978
Comment: Launched 972 and 973 1 1
respectively
5 WATER BOATS
M, KERKINI
PRESPAA434
DOIRANI A467
(ex FDR FW3) A 433 KALLIROEA468
KASTORIA A470
Comment: All built between 1 964 and 1 972 Capacity, 600 tons except A 433 which can carry 300
T -
tons
I 111. , ^^ -^^'- i 1^*^
f i I I II [\
PANDROSOS 61 1986- van Ginderen Collection
2 LIGHTHOUSETENDERS
N^ime No Builders Commissioned
DOIRANI 61 1986. van Ginderen Collection
I.KARAVOYIANNOS A 479 Perama Shipyard 17 Mar 1976
THEOPHILOPOULOS
ST LIKOUDIS A 481 Perama Shipyard
Displacement, tons: 450 full load1 1 FLOATING DOCK and 5 FLOATING CRANES
Dimensions, feet (metres): 207 3 38 1 3.1 ffij 2 ? ? 6 4)
Main machinery: TBD 500
1 MWM 8UD diesel, 2 400 hp. 1 shaft Comment: The floating dock is 45 m (147 6 It) in length and has a 6 000 ton lift Built at Eleusiswith
Speed, knots: 5 1
Swedish assistance and launched 5 May 1 988 The cranes were all built in Greece
Complement: 40
Helicopters: Platform for 1 light
COAST GUARD (Limenikon Soma)
Senior Officers
Commander-in-Chief'
\J\ce Admiral H Dounis
Deputy Commander-in-Chief
Rear Admiral A Vlasopoulos
I KARAVOYIANNOS THEOPHILOPOULOS 7552. van Ginderen Collection Bases
HO Piraeus
11 + 2TUGS Main bases Piraeus. Eleusis, Thessalonika. Volos, Patra, Corfu, Rhodes, Mytilene. Heraklion (Crete).
Chios
Name No Commissioned Minor bases: Every port and island of Greece
ANTAIOS (ex-USS Busy YTM 201 2) A 407 1947
ATLAS (ex HMSMeo'/aWf) A 408 1944
ACCHILEUS (ex USS Conlident) A 409 1947
ATROMITOS A410 1968 Ships and Craft
ADAMASTOS A 411 1968
AIAS (ex-USS 4n*ac/7a* YTM 767) A 41 2 1972 In general very similar in appearance to naval ships, being painted grey, but pennant numbers are in
MINOTAURUS A 421 1962 black In addition to the Coast Guard vessels about 20 very similar craft are operated by the Customs
KIKLOPS A 426 1947 Services Anti-Smuggling Flotilla
PERSEUS A 429 1945
TITAW A 431 1962
GIGAS A 432 1961
+2 Personnel
Comment: Two new construction ocean tugs ordered from Hellenic Shipyard in January 1 986 1989 4 000 (750 officers) Includes about 200 women
General
This force consists of some 140 patrol craft andanti-pollution vessels made upof four offshore patrol
craft,33 coastal craft of 44 ft 7 J 2 m). 38 of 27 ft (8 / mA 26 of 1 9 ft ("S 7 mj plus 25 Chriscraft type
i"
speed boats, 10 inflatablesforthe35 man Underwater Missions Squad and 1 1 anti- pollution vessels-
There IS also a special SAR ship Administration in peacetime is by the Ministry of Merchant Marine.
In wartime it would be transferred to naval command
Officers are trained at the Naval Academy and ratings at two special schools
The Abeking and Rasmussen class of four craft (detailsof same class in mam section under Light
Forces), pennant numbers 80-83, are the largest currently in use The pennant numbers are all
preceded as in the accompanying photographs by Greek 'Lambda Sigma" for Limenikon Soma.
Three more "Abeking and "Rasmussen craft are operated by the Customs Service
'
ACCHILEUS 7952
Duties
The policing
1 Ex-FDR "KW" CLASS (SAR CRAFT) of all Greek harbours, coasts and territorial waters, navigational safety, anti-pollution
and operations, supervision of port authorities, merchant navy training, inspection of
surveillance
Greek merchant ships world-wide
ARHIKELEFSTISSTASSIStex KW2) A477
Displacement, tons: 80
Dimensions, feet (metres): 948 154 46 (28 9 " 4.7 < 1.4) Coast Guard Air Service
Guns: Oeilikon 20 mm
1
In October 1 981 the Coast Guard acquired two Cessna Cutlass 1 72 RG aircraft and in July 1 i
Comment: Transferred 1 976 Classified as base auxiliary"" Trinidad TB 20s Maintenance,and training by the Air Force. Based at Dekelia air base
Coast guard (Limenikon Soma) /GREECE — Introduction / GRENADA 243
/^
Coast Guard Craft 51 1986. Hartmut Ehlers Pollution Craft 5/1986. Hartmut Ehlers
GRENADA
General
Grenada was granted self-government, in association witfi the UK
(wfiich was responsible for its defence) on 3 Marcfi 1967
Independence was actiieved in February 1 973 Ttie following craft
are operated under tfie direction of the Commissioner of Police
Mercantile fVlarine
Lloyd's Register of Shrpping
2 vessels of 51 6 tons gross
1 "GUARDIAN" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) 1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
TYRRELBAYPB01 PB02
Displacement, tons: 90 full load Displacement, tons: 5 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 -206-7 (32 « 63 « 21) Dimensions, feet (metres): 40 12 2(12 2 • 37 • 6)
Main machinery: 3 General Motors Detroit 1 2V71 Tl diesels, 2 250 hp, 3 shafts Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar diesels; 740 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 500 at 1 8 knots
1 Speed, knots: 22
Complement: 1 5 {2 officers) —
Guns: 3 7 62 mm MGs
Guns: 3 1 2 7 mm MGs 2 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Two delivered by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft early in 1 972, of which only one survives
Comment; Built by Lantana, Florida and similar to Jamaican and Honduras vessels
3 FAIREY 'SPEAR- CLASS
Displacement, tons: 4 3
Dimensions, feet (metres): 29 8 « 9.2 « 2,6 (9 1^28- 08)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 580 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 3
Guns: 2—7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Delivered 1 978 for fishery protection Refitted after US invasion m 1 983
TYRRELBAY 1984. Lantana
244 GUATEMALA / Introduction
GUATEMALA
Ministerial General Marine Forces
Minister of Defence On 5 January 1 959 Guatemala announced the establishment of a Five companies Total approx 700
General Hector Alejandro Gtaniajo Morales Navy for Coast Guard work Subsequently the Navy was assigned
Head of Coast Guard missions of search and rescue and the support of amphibious
Mercantile Marine
Captain Jorge Arturo Mazanegos Aguirre operations The commissioning of a marine elevator (synchrolift)
at Santo TomSs on 23 June 1973 (230 ton lift) greatly improved
Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
this Navy's repair facilities
5 vessels of 4 694 tons gross
Personnel
(a) 1989; 200 (125officers) including Marines
(b)
1
2 years' national service
DELETION
Note: With army logistic support the total employed on naval Santo TomSs de Castillas (Atlantic), Sipacate and Puerto Quetzal
work IS about 1 500 (including 900 conscripts) (Pacific) 1988 Cliimaltenango (unseaworthy)
1 "BROADSWORD" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) 5 US "CUTLASS" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builder Coniniissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
KUKULKAN P1051 Halter Marine 4 Aug 1976 TECUNUMAN P651 Halter Marine 26 Nov 1971
KAIBILBALAM P652 Halter Marine 8 Feb 1972
Displacement, tons: 90 5 standard, 1 full load 1 AZAMANCHE P653 Halter Marine 8 Feb 1972
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 « 20 4 6 3 CJ2 « 62 » 19) ITZACOL P654 Halter Marine 10 Mar 1976
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 16V- 149TI diesels; 3 200 hp; 2 shafts BITOL P655 Halter Marine 4 Aug 1976
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 1 1 50 at 20 knots
Complement: 20 (5 officers) Displacement, tons: 45 full load
Guns: 1-- 75 mm recoilless 2 — 1 2 7 mm MGs 2 - 7 62 mm MGs Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 5 7 3 ('/S 7 52 ' •
9;1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 12V71 diesels. 960 hp; 2 shafts
Comment: As the flagship she rotates between Pacific and Atlantic bases every two years Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 400 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 10(2 officers)
Guns: 2—1 2 7 mm MGs 3—7 62 mm (triple) MGs
^ip»f#
'^
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2 "SEWART" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioneu
UTATLAN P851 Sewarl, Louisiana May 1967 2 "MACHETE" CLASS (TROOP CARRIERS)
SUBTENIENTEUSORIOSARAVIA P 852 Sewart, Louisiana Nov 1972
Displacement, tons: 43 standard. 54 full load Name No Builders Commissioned
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 8 7 7 2 (25 9-57-22)
1
PICUDU D361 Halter Marine 4 Aug 1976
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 6V 71 Tl diesels, 2 200 bhp, 2 shafts
BARRACUDA D362 Halter Marine 4 Aug 1976
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 400 at 2 knots 1
Complement: 17 (4 officers) Displacement, tons: 8 3 full load
Guns: 2—75 mm recoilless 2—1 2 7 mm MGs 2—7 62 mm MGs Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 2 5 2 ("? 7 1 •
JS 06;
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6V 53PI; 540 hp, 2 wateriets
Comment: Aluminium superstructure Speed, knots: 36
Complement: 2
Military lift: 20 troops
Comment: Armoured, open deck, aluminrum craft,
10+ RIVER PATROL CRAFT
KOCHAB PROCYON POLLUX MIRFAK
ALIOTH VEGA SPICA SHEDAR
SIRIUS DINJEBM
Dimensions, feet (metres): 2BS M} 2 (9 1 3 7 6)
Main machinery: 1 diesel; 50 hp (series
1 1 ), 300 hp (series 2), 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 9 (series 1 ); 28 (series 2)
—
Guns: 2 7 62 mm (twin) MGs
Comment: Built by Trabeios Baros SY m 1 979 Wooden hulls Two series
Note: (a) Three other names listed Escuintia, —
Mazatenango, Retalhuleu in addition to two
yachts — /Wenrf/efa and one other There is also a Coast Guard owned Ferry Tikal {162^ ) and a survey
craft Gucumaz (BH 656)
( b) Reported that three 1 00 ft Patrol Craft were ordered from Normandie S Y in 1 987 but may not be
1987 delivered
Introduction /GUINEA 245
GUINEA
Mercantile Marine DELETIONS
(a) 1989: 600 officers and men Lloyd's Register of Shipping 1984 86 8 "P 6", 6 "Poluchaf and 5 "PO 2" classes
(b) 2 yearsconscript service 1 9 vessels of 7 1 79 tons gross 1986 87 1 "Sfiershen", 2 "T
4' and 2 "MO VI" classes
1988 2 "MO VI" and 2 "T 4" classes
Bases
Conakry, Kakanda
1 Ex-SOVIET "T 58' CLASS (PATROL SHIP) 1 SWIFTSHIPS "65 FT" CLASS
LAMIIMESADJI KABA F 79 Name No Builders Commissioned
VIGILANTE P300 Swiftships, Morgan City 6 Jan 1986
Displacement, tons: 790 standard: 860 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 229 9 > 29 5 7 9(70.1 9 ' 2 4) Displacement, tons: 36 5
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 4 000 fip, 2 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 9 184-5 2(79 8 • 56 7 6)
Speed, knots: 1 7 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 3 knots Main machinery: 2V71 Tl diesels,
2 General Motors 1 1 590 hp, 2 shafts
Complement: 82 Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 500 at 1 8 knots
—
Guns: 4 57 mm/70 (2 twin); 85" elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 8 km ^4 4 nm), weight 1 of shell Complement: 10
2 8 kg Guns: 2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs 2 — 7 62 mm MGs
4 — 25 mm/60 (2 twin), 85° elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (7 6 nm), weight of shell
34 kg. Comment: Ordered m October 1 984 Aluminium hull
Mines: Laying capability.
Radars: Surface search Don 2, I band; range 27 km (75 nm)
Fire control: Muff Cob; G/H band
Comment: Transferred May 979 1 MCM equipment removed Refitted in Luanda 1 984 Not in good
condition but reported at sea in 1 988
6 Ex-CHINESE "SHANGHAI
GUN)
II" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT il[M|MMttiii;r^ijteiiiiiiii
P733 P734 P735 P736 P737 P738
• •A
Displacement, tons: 1 20 standard; 55 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 18 5 6 ('59 5 5 1 • - - / 7;
Main machinery: 2 M50F-4 diesels, 2 400 hp
2— 2D6 diesels, 1 820 hp, 4 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 16 5 knots
Complement: 36
—
Guns: 4 37 mm/63 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 160 rounds/minute to 8 5 km (4 6 nm). weight of shell
1.42 kg,
A — 25 mm/80 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (7 6 nm), weight of shell 1985. Swiftships
34 kg,
Depth charges; 8
Radars: Surface search: Pot Head; I band
Comment: Transferred 1973-74 (first four) and 1976, Some of doubtful operational status but
could be made seaworthy again.
2 "STINGER" CLASS
P30 P35
Displacement, tons: 2 9 full load
3 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 6 3 (7 3 1 ' 32 ' 9)
PATROL) Mam machinery: 20 MCoutboards, 310 hp
Speed, knots: 35
Displacement, tons: 45 standard, 70 full load
1 1
Complement: 4
Dimensions, feet (metres): 3 8 22 4 9 ("J^ 7 6 1 1 - • 7 ? 5J Guns: 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels, 2 000 hp; 3 shafts 1
Radars: Navigation Raytheon 1 200; I band
Speed, knots: 45 Range, miles: 850 at 30 knots
Complement: 23 Comment: Coastal/river patrol craft delivered in 1986 by SeaArk Marine (ex-MonArk)
Guns: 4—30 mm/65 (2 twin); 85" elevation, 500 lounds/mmute to 5 km ("2 7 nm). weight of shell
54 kg.
A/S mortars: 2 projectors.
Depth charges: 2 racks 1 2 weapons
Radars: Surface search: Pot Head; I band
Fire control: Drum Tilt; H/l band.
Comment: Transferred December 1978, January 1979 and December 1979 Torpedo tubes
removed. Doubtful operational status. Others of the class have been cannibalised for spares
1 SWIFTSHIPS "77 FT" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
INTREPIDE P328 Swiftships, Morgan City Feb 1987
Displacement, tons: 47.5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 77 20 US (23 5 6 1 1 1 5)
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 12V 71 Tl diesels; 2 385 hp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 600 at 18 knots
Complement: 1
Guns: 2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs 2 — 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Ordered in July 1 985 and completed in December 1 986 Aluminium hull
"STINGER" Class 1987. IVIonAik Boats
3 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Name No Builder
ALMAMY BOCAR BIRO BARRY P400 ChantiersNavalsd I'Esterel ^"aZTsjT 2 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
P401 ChantiersNavalsd I'Esterel 1987
P402 Chantiers Navalsd I'Esterel 1987 Displacement, tons: 50
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4 - 17 6 2 (23 " 5 2 " 19)
Displacement, tons: 56 full load Main machinery: 2 M50 F4 diesels; 2 400 hp; 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91,8 « 17,1 « 5.2 ^28 5 2 16) Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 1 00 at 1 5 knots
Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V331 TC82 diesels; 2 600 hp;
1 2 shafts Complement: 1 7
Speed, knots: 35. Range, miles: 750 at 1 5 knots Guns: 2— 14.5 mm (twin) MGs, 1—12.7 mm MG.
Complement: 1 3
Guns: 1—12,7 mm MG Comment; Transferred July 987 after refurbishment.
1
246 GUINEA-BISSAU / Introduction — GUYANA / Introduction
GUINEA-BISSAU
Aircraft DELETIONS
(a) 1989: 290 officers and men A Cessna 337 patrol aircraft is used for offstiore surveillance 1986 4 "P 6" class
{t)) Voluntary service 1986 87 2 "Stiershen" and 2 "T 4 '
classes
1988 2 T4' class
Mercantile Marine
Base
Lloyd's Register ol Shipping
Bissau 1 7 vessels of 4 070 tons gross
1 "BOGOMOL" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT- GUN) 2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 245 full load CABO ROXOGC354 ILHADEPOILAO
Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 9 » 25 6 5 9 fJS 7 S1 7 fi^
Main maclninerv: 3 M 504 diesels, 5 000 hp. 3 shafts 1
Displacement, tons: 30
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 500 at 35 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 1 7 7 - 3 9 ('79 « 5 4 " 7 2)
Complement: 30 Main machinery: 2 General Motors diesels; 1 050 hp; 2 shafts
Guns: USSR 3 in (76min)/60. 85 elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 7 km ('J SnmJ, w/eight of
1
shell Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 650 at 25 knots. 1 500 at 9 knots
16kq Guns: 2 2 7 mm MGs
1
2 USSR 30 mm/65 (twin), 85" elevation; 500 rounds/minute to 5km (2 7 nm), weight of shell 54
Comment: French Plascoa— 1 900 type Built in 1 978
Radars: Surface search
Fire control Bass Tilt, H/l band
Comment: First of a new class built in the Pacific by the USSR for export Delivered in early 988
K
1
OSA hull and machineiy
.t. ..t.. .4.1
2 Ex-SOVIET "POLUCHAT I" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 00 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 1 9 4 92 1-29 6 • 1 5S 7 5^
Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels. 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 500 at knots 1 1
Complement: 20
Guns: 2- 14 5 mm (twin) MGs
Radars: Navigation Spin Trough, I band
Comment: Transferred October 1 977
CABO ROXO
4 Ex-CHINESE "SHANTOU" CLASS
7 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 80 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 3 ^9 6 5 (25 5 5 8 2) Displacement, tons: 21 2 full load
—
Main macfiinery: 2 3D1 2 diesels. 600 hp Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 2 144 4 3/759 44 •
7 3J -, __
2 M50 diesels, 2 400 hp, 4 shafts Main machinery: 2 Baudouin DNP 8 Ml R diesels. 768 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 500 at 28 knots Speed, knots: 25 7 Range, miles: 430 at 8 knots 1
Complement: 36 Complement: 5
Guns:4--37mm/63(2twin).85 elevat ion, 1 60 rounds/minute to 85km (4 6 nm}. weight of shell Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
1 46 kg
2— 12 7 mm MGs Comment: Three ordered from Bazan, Ferrol in 1 978 Four more ordered in September 1 981
Deptfi charges: 8
Radars: Surface search: Skin Head; I band
Note: Several small craft including some ex-Soviet and some small ex-Chinese LCU type are
Comment: Two delivered in 1 983. two more in March 1 986 First two of doubtful operational status reported in service
GUYANA
Ministerial Bases Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence and National Security Georgetown. New Amsterdam Lloyd s Register of Shipping
H D Hoyte 75 vessels of 1 4 956 tons gross
Commanding Officer Maritime Corps
Lieutenant Colonel H B Hinds
DELETIONS
Prefix to Ships' Names 1986-87 1 "Sin Hung" class. /Wargay/
(a) 1989 300 members of Guyana Defence Force (4 000) 1988 4 Sin Hung' class. Jaguar. Ocelot. Camoudie.
(b) Voluntary GDFS Labaria, Rattlei
1 VOSPER THORNYCROFTTYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 3 Ex-US "45 ft" CLASS (COASTAL PATROLCRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned HOURI HYMARA
PECCARI DF1010 Vosper Thornycroft 26 Jan 1977
Dimensions, feet (metres): 45 16 7/737 - 49 21)
Displacement, tons: 96 standard. 1 09 full load Main machinery; 1 diesel
Dimensions, feet (metres): 103 1 9 8 5 5 /J/ 4 6 7 6; Speed, knots: 4 1
Main machinery: 2 Paxman Ventura 1 2-cyl diesels: 3 500 hp. 2 shafts Complement: 4
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 1 400 at 14 knots
Complement: 22 Comment: Six supplied by the USA. three remain in service
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
SEx-SHRIMPBOATS
EEREKU WAITIPU MAIPURI
Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 8 1 7 /27 54 2 7;
Main machinery: CAT 343 diesel1
Speed, knots: 9 5
Complement: 4
7977. Michael D J Lennon Comment: /Ma/pivr/ acquired in IS
Land-based maritime aircraft / GUYANA Introduction / HONDURAS 247
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT Numbers/Type: Becrhciaft Super King Ait 200
1
Operational speed: 282 knots (523 km/h)
Service ceiling: 35000 ft (W670m).
Numbers/Type: Shorts Skyvan 1
Range: 2 030 nm (3 756km)
Operational speed: 75 knots (324 kmlh)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance and transportation duties Sensors Weather tadar
Service ceiling: 22 500 ft (6 860m) only Weapons Unarmed
Range: 600 nm (1 115 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Provides MR for coastal and EEZ protection; some transport tasks
1 LCU
Sensors Weather radar only Weapons Unarmed
KIMBIA
Measurement, tons: 600 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 203 5 36 —(62 109
- —)
Numbers/Type: 6 Pilatus Britten-Norman BN 2A Maritime Defender Main machinery: 2 D379 Caterpillar diesels. 2 250 hp
Operational speed: 1 50 knots (280 kmlh) Speed, knots: 4 1
Service ceiling: 18 900 ft (5 760m)
Range: 1 500 nm (2 775 km) Comment: Built by Damen, Netherlands Launched 21 August 1 981 Civilian operated
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance duties Sensors Lightweight search radar Weapons
Unarmed Note: Guyana Harbour Board operates ex YTM 190andex YFN 960 from USA
HAITI
Base DELETIONS
Minister of Interior and National Defence Port Au Prince 1988 MH5.MH6
Colonel Carl Dorsainvil
Personnel Mercantile Marine
(a) 1988 Total 325 Lloyd's Register of Shipping
(b) Voluntary service 2 vessels of 51 2 tons gross
COAST GUARD VESSELS 9 US '3812-VCF" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
LE MAROON MH 11 MAKANDALMH 16
1 Ex-US "SOTOYOMO" CLASS OGEMH 12 CHARLEMAGNEPERRAULTMH 17
CHAVANNES MH 13 SONTHONAX MH 18
Name No Builders Commissioned CAPOIS MH 14 B0ISR0NDT0NNERREMH19
HENRI CHRISTOPHE MH 20 Levingston S B Co, 1 Jan 1945 BAUKMAN MH 15
(ex-USS Samoset ATA 1 90) Orange, Texas
Displacement, tons: 5 1
Displacement, tons: 534 standard, 860 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 40 8 1 3 3 > 3 5 ('72 4 « 4 ? « 7 ?;
Dimensions, feet (metres): 143 - 33 9 « 1 3 ('43 6 103-4) Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6V 71 N diesels, 480 hp. 2 shafts
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 General Motors 1 2-278A diesels, 1 500 bhp: 1 shaft Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 350 at 20 knots
Speed, knots: 1 3. Range, miles: 1 6 500 at 9 knots Complement: 4
Complement: 49 Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG 2 FN Herstal 7 62 mm (twin) MGs
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm 2—1 2 7 mm (twin) MGs
Comment: Built by Monark. Monticello, Arkansas in 1981
Comment: Transferred by sale 1 6 October 1 978 Doubtful operational status
Note: Also reported, though not confirmed, that Sans Souci has been retained as a state yacht.
2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
MH22 MH23
Displacement, tons: 33 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 9-171-33('27J-52-7;
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 8V 71 diesels. 1 590 hp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 25
Guns: 2 Browning 2 7 mm MGs 1
Comment: Built by Sewart. Louisiana in 1 976 A third craft used for spare parts LE MAROON 1985. MonArk
HONDURAS
Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence (a) 1989 1 600 (including 150 officers) Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Colonel Wilfredo Sanchez Valladares (b) 24 months' conscript service 587 vessels of 582 1 70 tons gross
Headquarters Appointment
Chief of the Armed Forces
Brigadier Humberto Regalado Hernandez Base
Commander of f-fonduran Navy
Captain Leonel Alejandro Gutierrez Minera Puerto Cortes, Amapala, Puerto Castilla
1 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 10 "OUTRAGE" CLASS (RIVER PATROL CRAFT)
CHAMELECON FN 8501 Displacement, tons: 2 2
Dimensions, feet (metres): 24 9 « 7 9 " 1 3 (7 6 ^ 24 ' 0.4)
Displacement, tons: 50 full load Main machinery: 2 Evinrude outboards; 300 hp
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 « 1 9 « 3 3 ('26 ' 5 S » 1) Speed, knots: 30
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 2V71 Tl diesels. 2 200 hp; 2
1 shafts Complement: 4
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 780 at 18 knots Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG 2— 7 62 mm MGs
Complement: 10 (2 officers)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 2—12 7 mm MGs Comment: Built by Boston Whaler in 1 982
Comment: Built by Swiflships. Morgan City in 1967 Ex W/o A' w//;gu;as defected from Nicaiagua m
1 979. Has not been fitted with a Gatling gun.
248 HONDURAS / Introduction — Land-based maritime aircraft
3"SWIFT105 FT" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT -GUN) 5 "SWIFT 65 FT" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
GUAYMURAS FNH 101 HONDURAS KNH 102 HIBUERASFNH 103 NACAOME {e% Aguan. ex-Gial) FNH 6501
GOASCORAN (ex Gen, J, T Cabanas) FNH 6502
Displacement, tons: 1 03 full load PATUCA FNH 6503
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 > 20.6 - 1 (32 63 ' ^ 2 1) ULUA FNH 6504
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 7 000 hp: 2 shafts CHOLUTECA FNH 6505
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 200 at 18 knots 1
Complement: 17 (3 officers) Displacement, tons: 33 full load
Guns: 1 General Electric Sea Vulcan 20 mm Catling (FNH 101 102) 2— 12,7 mm MGs Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 9 > 17 1 b2(2T 3 ' 52 ' 1 6)
(iHispano Suiza20mm(2lri|ile) (FNH 103) Main machinery: 2 General Motors 12V 71 diesels, 590 hp. 2 shafts (FNH 6501-2) 1
2 MTU 8V96 TB93 diesels, 3 000 shp; 2 shafts FNH 6503 5) (
Comment: First delivered by Swiftships, Morgan City in April 1977 and last two in March 1980 Speed, knots: 25 (FNH 6501-2). 36 (FNH 6503 5) Range, miles: 2 000 at 22 knots (FNH
New pennant numbers. Gatling guns acquired in 1 987 with HSV-20NCS tire control system 6501 2)
Complement: 9 (2 officers)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
2 Browning 1 2 7 mm (twin) MGs
Comment: by Swiftships, Morgan City originally for Haiti Contract cancelled and
First pair built
Honduras bought the two which had been completed m 1 973-74 Delivered in 1977, Last three
ordered in 1 979 and delivered 1 980
7" PIRANHA" CLASS (RIVER PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 8 2
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 10 ^ &(11 > - -31 -05)
Main machinery: 2 Caterpillar diesels. 630 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 26
Complement: 5
Guns: 2—1 2,7 mm MGs 2—7,62 mm MGs
Comment: Eight built by Lantana, Miami and delivered on 3 February 1986 Paid tor by M DAP Also
supplied to El Salvador One reported sunk in September 1 988 in a clash with Nicaraguan craft
12/1987
2 "GUARDIAN" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
"PIRANHA" Class 1 988. Honduras Navy
TEGUCIGALPA FNH 107 COPANFNH106
Displacement, tons: 90 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 20 6 - 7 ('32 6 3 2 1)> "
1 LANDING CRAFT (LCU)
Main machinery: 3 General Motors 16V92 Tl diesels, 3 600 hp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots; 24 Range, miles: 1 500 at 18 knots
Complement: 17 (3 officers)
PUNTACAXINAS FNH 1491
Guns: 1 General Electric Sea Vulcan 20 mm Gatling, Displacement, tons: 550 full load
2—1 2 7 mmMGs Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 1 33 ' 6 5 (45.4 • 10 '
2)
3 Hispano Suiza 20 mm (1 triple)
Main machinery: 3 Caterpillar 341 2 diesels: 3 shafts
Radars: Navigation I band
Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 18(3 officers)
Comment: Delivered by Lantana. Florida in January 1 983 and August 1 986 Paid for by US MDAP
Possibility of further orders A third of the class completed in May 1 984 became the Jamaican Paul
Comment: Ordered in 1 986 from Lantana, Florida, and commissioned 1 2 January 1 i
Bogle
Note: In addition to the above, three old ex-US LCM 8 {Warunta. Tansin, Caratasca) transferred in
1987 and six ex- Fishing Boats (FNH 7501 -7506) are used as transport vessels
711986. Giorgio Aira
PUNTACAXINAS \ ivy
1 Ex-US "HOLLYHOCK" CLASS (BUOYTENDER)
YOJOA (ex-USS Walnul) FNH 252 LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Displacement, tons: 989 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 75 2 34 1 2 1 1 (53-4 > 10.4 >
3.7) Numbers/Type: 2 Embraer EMB-III Bandeirante.
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 350 bhp, 2 shafts Operational speed; 194 knots (360km/h)
Speed, knots: 12 Service ceiling: 25 500 ft (7 770m)
Complement; 40 (4 officers) Range: 590 nm (2 945 km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Armed M R and coastal patrol against insurgents Sensors: APS- 1 28 radar
Comment: Transferred in July 1 982 Built by Moore Drydock Co in 1 939, Weapons ASV; up to 28 «. 70 mm rockets or 6 or 8 127 mm rockets.
Introduction / HONG KONG 249
HONGKONG
General Headquarters Mercantile Marine
All the listed craft are operated by the Marine Region of the Royal Marine Police Regional HQ. Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon L/oyd's Register of Shipping
Hong Kong Police Force (RHKP) 394 vessels of 7 328 984 tons gross
Senior Officers DELETIONS
Regional Commander 1 986 Jetstream. Tidestream. Swiltstream (Names transferred to
MacDonald.QPM, CPM
R, L, J new shallow water patrol craft, PL 6, PL 7, PL 8)
Deputy Regional Commander (a) 1989 2 770 1 987 Snipe. Puffin (old), Wren. Gull (old), Tern (old), Cormor
B, J Deegan. CPM (b) Voluntary service ant. Kestrel
2 COMMAND VESSELS 15 DAMEN "Mk III" PATROL CRAFT
SEAPANTHER PL 3 SEA HORSE PL4 KING LAI PL 70 KINGDAIPL74 KliMGCHIPL78 KING VAN PL82
KING YEE PL71 KINGCHUNG PL75 KINGTAIPL79 KING YUNG PL83
Displacement, tons: 420 KING LIM PL 72 KINGSHUNPL76 KINGKWANPL! KING KAN PL84
Dimensions, feet (metres): 131 2 28 2 » ^0 5 (40 ' 8 6 « 3 2) KING HAU PL 73 KINGTAKPL77 KING WIEI PL 81
Main machinery: 2 Cateipillar 351 2 diesels; 2 350 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 4, Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 4 knots Displacement, tons: 95
Complement: 33 Dimensions, feet (metres): 87 1 9 ' 6 ('26 5 ' 5 fi fi; /
Guns: 2-12 7 mm MGs. Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V396 TC83 diesels, 2 876 shp
I
Mercedes Benz OM 424A V-12 cruising diesel, 455 shp, KaMeWa water)et
1
Comment: Built by Hong Kong S Y PL 3 delivered in August 1 987, PL 4 in October 1 987 Both Speed, knots: 26 on 3 diesels, Son waterjet and cruising diesel Range, miles: 600 at 14 knots
commissioned 1 February 1 988 Steel hulls. Complement: 17
Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG
Comment: Steel hulled craft constructed by Chung Wah Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd
1984/85
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SEAPANTHER J 987. RHKP
SEA LION PL 1 SEA TIGER PL2
Displacement, tons: 222 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 1 3 • 24 « ^0.5 (33.9 « 7.3 - 3 2)
Main machinery: 2 Lister Blackstone ER6 MGR diesels; 674 bhp, 2 shafts KING CHUNG 1988. RHKP
Speed, knots: 1 1 8 Range, miles: 1 800 at 1 1 5 knots
Complement: 27
Guns: 1 Browning 1 2.7 mm MG
Comment: Built at Taikoo 1965 (now Hong Kong United Dockyard) Can carry two platoons in
adflition to r nrn|)l('mcnt
9 "DAMEN" CLASS PATROL CRAFT
PL 60-68
Displacement, tons: 86
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 9 19 4 5 9 ('26 2 > 5 9 18)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V396 TC82 diesels. 2 600 bhp
MAN D 2566 cruising diesel, 95 hp, Scholtel propeller (centreline)
1 1
Speed, knots: 23 MTU, 6 MAN Range, miles: 600 at 14 knots
Complement: 14
Guns: 1 Biownrng 1 2 7 mm MG
Comment: Designed by Damen SY. Netherlands Sleel hulled craft built by Chung Wah SY
Delivered February 1 980 to January 1 981
SEA LION 11 7W(, l^iiinjiuAita
7 PATROL CRAFT
SEA CAT PL 50 SEA EAGLE PL 53 SEA FALCON PL 56
SEA PUMA PL51 SEA HAWK PL 54
SEA LEOPARD PL 52 SEA LYNX PL 55
Displacement, tons: 80 (vary)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 5 7 2 > 5 6 (23 9 « 5 2 1 « 17)
Main machinery: 2 Cummins diesels, 500 bhp. 2 shafts 1
;/, VJSb. Uiuiyiu An
Speed, knots: 20 7 Range, miles: 400 at 20 knots
Complement: 1 2
Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG
Comment: Steel hulled craft built by Thotnycroft, Singapore Delivered May 972
1 to May 973 1
1 HARBOUR PATROL CRAFT
PETREL PL 11 TERN PL 14 PUFFIN PL 16
AUK PL12 SKUAPL15 GANNETPL 17
GULLPL13
Displacement, tons: 36
Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 5 5 •
1 1 4 9 f/fi 45 7 5j
Mam machinery: 2 Cummins NTA 855M diesels, 700 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 7
Comment: by Chung
Built Wah S B & Eng Co in 1986 87 Replaced old patrol craft some of which
SEA LYNX 7979. Giorgio Ana had the same names
250 HONG KONG / Introduction — Land-based maritinne aircraft
3SHALL0WWATER PATROLCRAFT (JET) 2 "SHARK CAT" INTERCEPTORS
JETSTREAM PL 6 SWIFTSTREAM PL 7 TIDESTREAM PL 8 PL 20-21
Displacement, tons: 24 Displacement, tons: 4 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 53 8 « 14 8 » 2.8(76 4^ 4 5-08) Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 > 9 2 » 1 6 I'S 3 » 2 8 » 05;
Main niachinery: 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 455 shp; Hamilton 421 water|et unils Speed, knots: 40 i
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 300 al 1 5 knots
1
Complement: 4
Complement: 8
Comment: Catamaran construction. Commissioned in October 1 S
Comment: Fibreglass hull built by Choy Lee Shipyards Limited Completed April 1 986 (Jetstream).
May 1986 (Swiftstieam). and June 1986 (Tidestream)
1 \
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JETSTREAM
3 "DAMEN" LOGISTIC CRAFT 1011988. RHKP
MERCURY PL 57 VULCAN PL 58 CERES PL 59
7 "WIN" CLASS POLICE MOTOR BOATS
Displacement, tons: 86
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 9 1 9 4 5 9 ('26 2 5 9 7 5^ >
PL 35, 36, PL 85-89
Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V396 TC82 diesels, 2 600 bhp
1
Meicedes-Benz diesel, 208 bhp, Hamilton 421 waterjet unit
1
Comment: Built by Choy Lee SY in 1 970 Of 4 8 tons and 20 knots with a range of 1 60 miles at full
Speed, knots: 23+ MTU, 7 waterjet and cruising diesels Range, miles: 600 at 14 knots
speed
Complement: 5 (10 foi patrol woik)
Military lift: 2 platoons of troops
Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG
Radars: Navigation Decca 1 50, I band, range 88 km (48 nm)
Comment: Modified "PL 60' design by Damen SY, Netherlands Built by Chung Wah SY
Completed 26 January 1 982 (Mercury). 22 March 1 982 (Vulcan). 29 March 1 982 (Ceres)
CERES 1987. Giorgio Arra
"WIN" Class
23 HIGH SPEED INTERCEPTORS
9 FAIREY ALLDAY MARINE "SPEAR" CLASS
PV10-11 PV14-17 PV30-37 PV90-98
PL 37-45
Comment: Typhoon rigid inflatables (PV 10 11 PV 30-37). Tempest rigid inflatables (PV 74-77),
Sillmger inflatables {PV 90-98) All operated as a Small Boat Unit
Displacement, tons: 4 3
Dimensions, feet (metres): 29 8 9 2 9 ("S 7 2 8 9) • •
Main machinery: 2 Perkins T6 3544 6 cyl diesels, 360 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 250 at 25 knots
Complement: 4
Comment: Operational 1 981 Inshore patrol craft. CUSTOMS SERVICE
Note: Among other craft three Damen 26 metre Sector command launches were completed m 1 986
by Chung Wah Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd, Kowloon In all essentia Is these craft are sisters
of the 15 operated by the Royal Hong Kong Police with the exception of the letter's slow speed
waterjet Names Sea G/ory (Customs 6), Sea Guardian (Customs 5), Sea Leader (Customs 2).
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 1 Cessna 404 Titan
Operational speed: 258 knots (478 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 30 200 ft (9200m)
Range: 485 nm (2 748km)
1
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance for smugglers and "boat people" Sensors Weather
radar and cameras Weapons: Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 1 Pilatus Britten Norman Islander
Operational speed: 50 knots (280kmlh).
1
-;;s«Si» '^-tgmsgt^M Service ceiling: 18 900 ft ('5 760m;
^ - -«
'
Range: 500 nm ('2 775 Am;
1
Role/Weapon systems: Supports RHKP in inter-island surveillance and against smugglers
1982. RHKP Sensors: Weather radar^and cameras. Weapons: Unarmed,
Introduction / HUNGARY — Coast guard patrol vessels / ICELAND 251
HUNGARY
Mercantile Marine
Deputy Minister of Defence: (a) 1989: 500 officers and men Lloyd's Register of Stiipping
Lieutenant General Istvan Horvath (b) 1 8 months' national service 1 5 vessels of 76 1 21 tons gross
General
Diplomatic Representation
The Navy was dissolved by 1 968 but a maritime wing of the Army
Mi/itary and Air Attacfie in London: is still very active on the Danube The total number of craft
Colonel G. Y. Demeter operated is about 53 and the rest are held in reserve
8 Ex-YUGOSLAV "IMESTIN" CLASS 45 "AN-1" CLASS MINE WARFARE/PATROL CRAFT
(RIVER MINESWEEPERS)
Displacement, tons: 1 5 1
AM 11 SZAZHAL0MBATTAAM21 AM 31 Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 12 5 2 (134 • » 3.8 ' 6)
BAZA AM 12 OBUDAAM22 DUIMAFOLDVAR AM :
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 220 hp, 2 shafts
AM 14 AM 24 Speed, knots: 9
Complement; 7
Displacement, tons; 72 3 full load —
Guns: 2 1 2 7 mm (twin) MGs
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 21 3 3 9 ('27 65 12) Mines: Can lay ground mines
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 520 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 860 at
1 knots 1 1 Comment: Aluminium hulls ActasMCMV/patrol craft Pennant numbers in 542-
Complement: 17
Guns:6Hispano20mm(1 quad fwd, 2 single aft)
Mines: 24 ground mines
Radars: Navigation: Decca; I band
Comment: by Brodotehnika, Belgrade
Built in 1 979
capabilities Two are probably in reserve
SERVICE FORCES
Several troop transports of up to 1 000 tons
Five small LCDs
A number of tugs
Several river icebreakers
Two transport barges (578-001, 002) whicti can double as landing craft (one tank) or bridging
SZAZHALOMBATTA elements
ICELAND
Duties Research Ships
Minister of Justice and Fisheries The Coast Guard Service (Landhelgisgaezlan) deals with fishery A number of Government Research Ships bearing RE pennant
Halldor Asgrimsson protection, salvage, rescue, hydrographic research, surveying and numbers operate off Iceland
lighthouse duties All ships have at least double the number of
Senior Officer berths required for the complement
Director of Coast Guard
Gunnar K. Bergsteinsson
Mercantile Marine
Personnel Base
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
1 989 1 30 officers and men Reykiavik 396 vessels of 1 74 550 tons gross
COASTGUARD PATROL VESSELS Name
ODINN
Builders
Aalborg Vaerft. Denmark
Commissioned
Jan 1960
Name Builders Commissioned Displacement, tons; 000 1
AEGIR Aalborg Vaerft, Denmark 1968 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 87 pp 33 « 1 3 ("57« 70 - 4)
TYR Dannebrog Vaerft, Denmark 15 Mar 1975 Main machinery: 2 Burmeister & Wain diesels; 5 050 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 18
Displacement, tons: 1 200 (1 300 Tyr) standard; 1 500 full load Complement; 22
Dimensions, feet (metres): 229 6 33 • 14 8 |'70 10 4 6) Guns; — 57 mm, manual loading, low
1 elevation
Main machinery: 2 MAN R8V 40/54 diesels, 8 000 bhp, 2 shafts Radars; Navigation Two sets
Speed, knots; 1 9 (Aegir): 20 (Tyr) Helicopters: 1 light reconnaissance can be carried
Complement: 22
Guns: — 57 mm; manual
1 loading; low elevation Comment: Refitted in Denmark by Aarhus Flydedock AS late 1 975 Has twin funnels and helicopter
Radars; Navigation; Two sets. hangar.
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search; high frequency ( Tyr)
Helicopters: 1 light reconnaissance type.
Comment: Similar ships but Tyr has a slightly improved design and Aegir has no sonar The hangar is
between the funnels
1988. Icelandic Coast Guard ODINN 1987, Icelandic Coast Guard
252 ICELAND /Coast guard patrol vessels— INDIA/ Introduction
Buildera Commissioned
ARVAKUR Bodewes. Netherlands 1962
Displacement, tons: 700
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 09 2 33 }2(33 3 -10-4)
Main machinery: 1 Deut^ diesel, 1 000 lih|)
Speed, knots: 1 2
Complement: 1 2
Radars: Navigation Two sets
Comment: Built as a iiqhthouse tender in the Netherlands Acquired by Iceland and converted for
duty in the Coast Guard Service in 1969 In July 1981 she was handed over to the Lightfiouse
Service During periods of lighthouse maintenance she is manned by the Coast Guard but is not
armed,
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT ARVAKUR J980. Icelandic Coast Guard
Numbers/Type: Aerospatiale SA 365N Dauphin 2
1 IMumbers/Type: Fokker F27 Friendship
1
Operational speed; 140 knots (260 km I h) Operational speed: 250 knots (463 km/h)
Service ceiling: 1 5 000 tt (4 575m) Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 410 nm (758km) Range: 2 700 nm (5 000km)
Role/Weapon systems: Coast Guard SAR and surveillance helicopter nth no armed role. Sensors' Role/Weapon systems: Longer-range surveillance, especially fisheries patrol and SAR operations
Flir weather radai Weapons Unarmed Sensors Search/weather radar Weapons Unarmed
INDIA
Ministerial Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Minister of Defence (a) 1989 52 000 officers and ratings (includi ng Naval Air Arm) Type Active Buitding
Shri Krishna Chandra Pant (b) Voluntary service (Projected)
Minister of State for Defence Production (c) A regiment of Marines was formed in 1 986, second reported Nuclear Submarine 1 (2/3)
Shri Chmtamani Panigrahi planned Patrol Submarines 14 ( + 2 res) 2
Attack Carriers (Medium) 2 (1)
Cruisers (3)
Destroyers 5 3(3)
Frigates 19 —
Corvettes 8 17(4)
Headquarters' Appointment —
Fast Attack Craft—Missile 12
Cfiairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
Fast Attack Craft— Patrol 14 —
Naval Air Arm Patrol Ships 7
Admiral Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni. PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM
Landing Ships 10 1
Chief of the f^avat Staff
Squadron Aircraft Role LCUs 7 __
AdmiialS M Gadihoke. PVSM 300 (Goa) Sea Harrier FRSMk 51 Fighter/Strike Minesweepers— Ocean __
12
Vice Chief of Naual Staff
Vice Admiral G M Hiranandani, PVSM, AVSM, NM
Sea Harrier T Mk 60 Trainer Minesweepers — Inshore 10
310 (Goa) Ahze ASW (shore) Survey Ships 8 2
Deputy Chief of Nauaf Staff
312 (Goa) TU-142M 'Bear F' LRMP/ASW Training Ships 1 1
Vice Admiral R P Sawhney 315 (Goa) 11-38 May LRMP/ASW Submarine Tender 1
Chief of Personnef
318 (Goa) PBN Defender Utility Submarine Rescue Ship 1
Vice Admiral V L Koppikar, AVSM 321 (Goa) HALChetak Utility/SAR Replenishment Tankers 2 1
Chief of Mateiief
330 (Cochin) SeaKingMk42/42A ASW Support Tankers 4
Vice Admirals B N Singh, AVSM
331 (Cochin) HALChetak Ulility/SAR Repair Ship 1
Chief of Logistics and A dminis tration
333 (ships) Kamov Ka 25 Hormone' ASW Tugs 6
Vice Admiral R S Sharma, AVSM, VSM — KamovKa 27 Helix ASW Coast Guard 28 18
Assistant Chief of Navaf Staff (Poficy and Pfansj
Rear Admiral A R Tandon, AVSM
336 (Cochin) Sea King Mk42/42A ASW
550 (Cochin) PBN Islander Utility
Assistant Chief of Navaf Staff (Operatrons)
551 (Cochin) HALHJT IBKiran Training (OCU)
Rear Admrral R B Sun, VSM
561 — HALChetak Training Weapons and Sensors
562 (Cochin) Hughes 300, Chetak Training
Indian developments include
SSM m 1 987, range 240 km, warhead 1 000 kg
Prithvi test fired
Air bases Cochin (fNSGaruda). Goa (INSWansa), Port Blair (INS Skud
Similar to
Senior Appointments Utt<rosh). Uchipuli New construction at Binga Bay near Karwar SAM Agri, Akash and Trishul, all being developed, at least one for
(to be named INS Sea Bird) (completion 1996), Arakkonam the Navy
Ffag Officer C in-C Western Navaf Comn^and (completion 1989-90), Uchipuli (Tamil Nadu) Naval Air Technical NST 58 surface ship launched A/S torpedo and APSOH active
School being expanded and moved to Bangalore, new air base at sonar already at sea
Vice Admiral S Jam. PVSM, AVSM, NM
Ffag Officer Cin-C Eastern Navaf Command Ramanathanuram (Gulf of Mannar) commissioned in September Medium range Chaff decoy rocket.
Vice Admirals C Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, NM 1986 A second squadron of Sea Harriers is being formed One
Ffag Officer C-in-C Southern Navaf Command squadron of AF Jaguar fighters is being fitted with Sea Eagle ASM
I
Vice Admiral L Ramdas, AVSM Vr C, VSM and IS to be committed to Maritime Strike
Ffag Officer Commanding Western Ffeet
Mercantile Marine
Rear Admiral K A S Z Ra|u, NM
Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Ffag Officer Commanding Eastern Ffeet
Rear Admiral B Guha
I'il vessels of 6 1 60 773 tons gross
Fortress Commander Andamans
Vice Admirals Lakhkai W
Ffag Officer. Naval Aviation and Goa area (at Goa)
Rear Admirals Ramsagar Vr C Prefix to Ships' Names DELETIONS
Ffag Officer. Submarines (Vishakapatnam)
Rear Admiral J M S Sodhi, VSM INS
Cruiser
1 986 Mysore
Diplomatic Representation
Frigates
Navaf Attachein Bonn Naval Bases and Establishments
Commodore R B Vohra, VSM 1 986 Kavaratti. Brahmaputra (30 June)
Defence Adviser in Colombo New Delhi, HO {\HS India) 1 987 Kiltan. Kistna
Captain A D Singh Bombay C-in-C Western Command, barracksand main Dockyard, 1 988 Tafmar Beas
Assistant Defence Adviser. Dhaka with two Carrier' docks
Lieut Cdr H M S Tanwar Vishakapatnam, C-in-C Eastern Command, submarine base (INS
Navaf Attache in Isfamabad Virbahu). submarine school (INS Satyavahana) and major
Captain A Sridharan dockyard built with Soviet support and being extended At Light Forces
Naval Attache in Jaftarta
Viiayaiaghavapuram is the submarine VLF W/T station completed
Captain V K Tewari in September 1986 1986 Abhay. Veer (old)
Defence Adviser in Lagos Cochin C in-C Southern Command, Naval Air Station, and 1987 Nirbhik {old)
Captain M A Raihan Subhan, SC professional schools (INS Venduruthy) (all naval Training now
Navaf Adviser in London comes under Southern Command)
Commodore G Kailath, AVSM, NM, VSM Calcutta. Goa and Port Blair (with floating dock) Goa is HO Flag
Navaf Attache in Moscow: Officer Naval Air Stations, Amphibious Forces
Commodores R Iyengar Karwar (near Goa) has been selected as the site for a new naval
Navaf Attache Pansin base due for completion in 1 996 Alongside berthing for Aircraft 1988 Ghariaf {o\d)
Commodore K V Sonalkar Carriers and a naval air station are planned At Lakshadweep in the
Defence Adviser in Singapore: Laccadive Islands there is a patrol craft base There are also limited
Captain R N Sharma support facilities at Andaman and Nicobar bases
Navaf Attache in Tehran Naval Academy at Goa to move to Ezhimala about 1 990. new base Coast Guard
Captain Ashok Dewan Shipbuilding: Bombay (submarines, destroyers, frigates, cor-
Naval Adviser in Washington vettes): Calcutta (corvettes. LSTs, auxiliaries, possibly frigates in 1 987 Kirpan. Pamban. Pun. Pulicat
Commodore S S Khanna, VSM due course): Goa (patrol craft. LCU, MCMV
facility planned). 1 988 Kuthar
Introduction — Submarines / INDIA 253
PENNANT LIST
Note; Coast Guard forces listed separately at end of section.
Sijbmarines F 42 Vindhyagi M 65 Alleppey
F 43 Trisliul M 66 Ratnagiri
Chakra P 68 Arnala M 67 Karwar
S 20 Kursura P 69 Androth M 68 Cannanore
S 21 Karanj P 73 Anjadip M 69 Cuddalore
s 22 Kanderi P 74 Andaman M 70 Kakinada
s 23 Kalvari P 75 Amini M 71 Karpei
s 40 Vela P 77 Kamorta M 72 Konkan
s 41 Vagir P 78 Kadmatli M 83 Mahe
s 42 Vagli P 81 Katchal iVl 84 Malvan
s 43 Vagsheet M 85 Mangalore
s 44 Shishumar IVl 86 Maipe
s 45 Shankush M 87 Wlulkl
s 55 Sindhughosh M 88 Magdala
s 56 Sindhudhvaj Corvettes M 89 Bulsar
s 57 Smdhurai M 90 Bhatkal
s 58 Smdhuvlr K 71 VijayDurg M2705 Bimlipitan
s 59 Sindhuratna K 72 Sindhu Durg M2707 Bassein
s 60 Sindukesari K 73 Hos Durg
K — Khukri
K 40 Veer (new)
K 41 Nirbhik (new)
K 42 Nipat
Aircraft Carrier Amphibious Forces
R 11 Vikranl L 11 Magar
R 22 Viraat L 12 Gharial (new)
Light Forces L 14 Ghorpad
L 15 Kesan
K 83 Vidyut L 16 Shardul
K 84 Vijeta
L 17 Sharabh
K 85 Vinash
DestriDyers L 18 Cheetah
K 86 Nipat
L 19 Mahish
K 87 Nashat L 20 Kumbhir
D 51 Raiput K 89 Nirghat
L 21 Guldar
D 52 Rana
D 53 Raniit
K 90 Prachand L 22 —
K 91 Ptalaya
D 54 Ranvir
L 34 Vascoda Gama
K 92 Pratap
D 55 Ranviiay K 93 Prabal
K 94 Chapal
K 95 Chamak
K 96 Chatak
K 97 Charag
P 51 55 SDB IVIk :
Frigates Service Forces
20 Godavar A 50 Deepak
22 Ganga A 51 Ga]
23 Gomati A 52 Dharini
33 Nilgiri Mine Warfare Forces A 54 Amba
34 Himgiri A 55 Nistar
35 Udaygir M 61 Pondicherry A 57 Shakti
36 Dunagir M 62 Porbandar A 86 Tir
39 Betwa M 63 Bedi J 14 Daishak
41 Taragiri M 64 Bhavnagar J 33 36 Survey Ciatt
SUBMARINES
Note; The Soviet Defence Minister is reported to have agreed in
two or three more nuclear powered submarines
principle to supply
1 Ex-SOVIET "CHARLIE I" CLASS (SSGN)
CHAKRA
Displacement, tons: 5 000 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres); 308 3 32 5 24 6
(94 55 ' 7.5)
Main machinery; 1 PW nuclear reactor, 1 steam turbine, 15 000
hp; 1 shaft, 5-bladed propeller
Speed, knots; 24 dived
Complement; 100
Missiles; SSM: active radar homing to 64 km (35 nm)
8 SS N-7;
at 500 kg The 8 tubes are mounted outside
9 Mach; warhead
the pressure hull with tube doors which hinge upwards.
Torpedoes: 6—21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. Type 53; dual
purpose; pattern active/passive homing up to 20 km f'7 ? nm) at
up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg Total of 24 weapons-
Mines: In place of torpedoes
Countermeasures; ESM Stop Light; tadar warning
Radars: Surface search: Snoop Tray; band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted; passive/active search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: Sailed from Vladivostock with a predominantly
Indian crew having commissioned into the Indian Navy on 4
January 1988 Indian submariners have been training in the
USSR for some
four years and this is likely to be the first of three
submarines to transfer,
or four nuclear
Structure; No visible changes have been made to the hull but it
seems unlikely that the ASW ballistic flight missiles would have
been included in the weapon load. VLF buoy fitted.
Operational; The "Charlie I" class is designed primarily for
anti-surface ship operations which is the obvious role if the
Indian Navy wishes to dominate the surrounding ocean Sea
time in the first year has been limited by propulsion system
problems and there has been much press speculation about
radiation hazards.
Opinion: The colossal expense of setting up a nuclear facility with
the necessary training and support infrastructure suggests . -^*'~^"flSSSt£:,
Soviet involvement may extend well beyond leasing the hulls. 31 1 988. United News of India
Even if some operational restraint is imposed by the USSR, this
transfer is a major step forward in thedevlopment of the region's
most powerful Navy,
254 INDIA /Submarines
2 + 2 "209" CLASS (TYPE 1 500)
N.imf No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SHISHUMAR S44 Howaldlswetke, Kiel 1 May 1982 13 Dec 1984 22 Sep 1986
SHANKUSH S45 Howaldlswecke. Kiel 1 Sep 1982 11 May 1984 20 Nov 1986
S46 Mazagon SY, Bombay 5 June 1984 1990
S47 Mazagon SY, Bombay 1991
Displacement, tons: 1 450 standaid; 1 660 surfaced, 1 850
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 1 2 21 3 19 7
(64 4 65 6)
Mam machinery: Diesel-electnc. 4 MTU 2V493 TY 60 diesels, 1
2400 hp, electnc motor; 5 000 shp; 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: surfaced; 22 dived
1 1
Range, miles: 8 000 snorting at 8 knots, 13 000 surfaced at 10
knots
Complement: 40 (8 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 -21 in ("SJJ mmj tubes 14 AEG SUT; wire-guided;
active/passive homing to 28 km f /5 J nm) at 23 knots; 1 2 km
(6 6 nm) at 35 knots, warhead 250 kg
Mines: External "strap-on" type
Countermeasures: ESM: Phoenix radar warning. II,
Fire control: Singer Librascope Mk 1 'safficpB**:?*- ^-'^
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso, band I
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 83, active/passive search and attack;
medium frequency
Thomson Sintra DUUX 5, passive ranging and intercept
Programmes: After several years of discussion Howaldtswerke
concluded an agreement with the Indian Navy on 1 1 December
1981 This was m four basic parts
(a) thebuildmg in West Germany of two Type 1500 submarines,
(b) the supply of "packages for the building of two more boats
Mazagon SY, Bombay,
'
—W*t
at
(c) training of various groups of specialists for the design and SHANKUSH 8/1986. G Fiebiger
construction of the Mazagon pan,
(d) logistic services during the trials and early part of the In 1 984 it was announced that a further two submarines would Structure: The Type 1500 has a central bulkhead and an IKL
commissions as well as consultation services in Bombay be built at Mazagon for a total of six but this seems to have been designed integrated escape sphere which can carry the full crew
Civil works were started m January 1 982 at Mazagon and shop overtaken by events in 1 987-88 and the agreement with HOW of up to 40 men, has an oxygen supply for eight hours, and can
facilities were completed by June 1 984 when the first boat was terminated at four The new plan is for an indigenous design of withstand pressures at least as great as those that can be
laid down there The firsttwosailed for India February 1987 The 2 000 tons to be built at Bombay after the "209" class withstood by the submarrnes pressure hull Diving depth 260 m
second two are being delayed by assembly problems with the programme is completed This pro|ect is taking second priority to (853 ft)
escape sphere the new aircraft carrier
6 SOVIET "KILO" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
SINDHUGHOSH S55 Sudomekh, Leningrad 30 Apr 1986
SINDHUDHVAJ S56 Sudomekh, Leningrad 12 June 1987
SINDHURAJ S57 Sudomekh, Leningrad 20 Oct 1987
SINDHUVIR S58 Sudomekh, Leningrad 26 Aug 1988
SirODHURATNA S59 Sudomekh, Leningrad 22 Dec 988
1
SINDUKESARI S60 Sudomekh, Leningrad 4 Jan 1989
Displacement, tons: 2 400 surfaced, 3 000 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 5 32 8 21 3 HSJ^^tl."^
(73 10-6 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesel electnc, 3 500 4 000 shp, 1 shaft,
6-bladed propeller
Speed, knots: 1 1 surfaced. 1 8 dived
Complement: 45
Torpedoes: 6 — 21 in (533 mm) tubes 18 Indian based on Type
53, pattern, active/passive to 20 km ('7 7 nm) at up to
homing up
45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Radars: Snoop Tray, band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active/passive search and attack, medium
frequency
Programmes: The "Kilo" classwas launched in the Soviet Navy
in 1 979 and although India was the first country to acquire one
they have since been transferred to Algeria, Poland and
Romania
Structure: Divmg depth, 350 m (1 150 ft) SINDHURAJ 21 1988
8 SOVIET "FOXTROT" CLASS
KURSURAS20 VELA S 40
KARAIMJS21 VAGIR S41
KANDERIS22 VAGLIS42
KALVARIS23 VAGSHEERS43
Displacement, tons: 950 surfaced; 2 400 dived
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 300 1 - 26 2 « 20
(91 5 8 61)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 5 200 bhp, 3 electric
motors, 6 000 shp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 6 surfaced, 1 6 dived
Complement: 75 (8 officers)
Torpedoes: 10—21 in (533 mm) (6 fwd, 4 aft) tubes 22
probably Soviet Type 53; pattern; active/passive homing up to
20 km C / 7 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg.
Mines: 34 in lieu of torpedoes
Countermeasures: ESM: Stop Light; radar warning
Radars: Surface search; Snoop Tray; band I
Sonars: Bow-mounted; passive search and attack; medium
frequency
Bow-mounted; active search and attack; high frequency
Programmes: Kalvari aimed in India on 16 July 1968 Kanderim
January 1969 Karani in October 1970, Kursura in December
1970, November 1973, Vagrr December 1973. Vagli
Vela
September 1 974, Vagstieer December 1 975 All new construe
tion At least two have been refrtted in the USSR
Operational: Two of the class are reported to be "in reserve and
more will be paid off as new submarines commission VAGLI 1111987. G Jacobs
Aircrcift carriers /INDIA 255
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Note: Evaluation of plans for construction of a tfiird alrciaft carrier
are advanced Several countries including USA, USSR, Spain, UK
and France have been approacfied tor blueprints but the intention
IS to build to an indigenous design at Cochin with the aim of the
ship being in servrceby 1 997 Eventually a class of three would frrst
bring the order of battle to the requrred number and then allow
Vikrant and Viiaat to be paid off In addition to standard aircraft
carrrers a 5 000 ton avtation support ship/HQ ship is reported as
1
berng planned
1 Ex-BRITISH "MAJESTIC" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
VIKRANT (ex-HMSHeAcu/es) R11 Vrckers-Armstrong Ltd, Tyne 14 Oct 1943 22 Sep 1945 4 Mar 1961
Displacement, tons: 6 000 standard, 1 9 500 full load
1 Fire control: Selenia IPN-10 action data automation complete and 75% frtted out Taken in hand by Harland &
Dimensions, feet (metres): 700 « 80, 1 28 oa « 24 Radars: Air search Signaal LW 08; D band; range 264 km (145 Wolff Ltd, Belfast, in April 1957 for completion in 1961
(213 4 24 4,39oa 7 3)
• nm) Commissioned on 4 March 1 961 and renamed Vikrant
Flightdeck, feet (metres): 690 « ^^2(210 » 34) Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05, E/F band, range 137 km (75 Modernisation: Major two-year refit began in January 1979
Main machinery: 2 Parsons single reduction geared turbrnes. nm) for 2 m^ target Catapult retained for Alize Re-entered service 3 January 1 982
40 000 shp. 2 shafts 4 Admrralty 3 drum boilers, 400 psi, 700"F Navigatron Signaal ZW 06, I band, range 26 km (14 nm) Second major refit in 1 983 Third refit in 1 987-89 to increase life
Speed, knots: 24 5 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 4 knots; 6 200 at expectancy to 996 at least
1
23 knots Fixed wing aircraft: 6 Sea Harriers FRS Mk 51 Structure: Flightdeck Twoelectrically operated lifts 6°ski-ramp
Complement: 1 075 peace, 1 345 war Helicopters: 9 Sea Kings Mk 42 ASW/ASV to take '150 ton lift' rnstalled during 1 987 89 modernisation
Steam catapults removed
Guns: 7 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90" elevation; 300 rounds/minute to Programmes: Acquired from the UK rn January 1957 after Operational: Total capacity for 22 aircraft but original Alize flight
1 2 km (6 6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 2 4 kg having been suspended in May 1946 when structurally almost has now been withdrawn
(Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
i
VIKRANT (betoie ski )Uirip fitted) 1978
256 INDIA/ Aircraft carriers — Destroyers
1 Ex-BRlTISH "HERMES" CLASS
Name No Buitdeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
VIRAAT (ex HMS Heinws) R22 Vickers Shipbuilding Lid, Bariow-m-Furness 21 June 1944 16 Feb 1953 18 Nov 1959
Displacement, tons: 23 900 sl.indard. 28 700 full load Radars: Ait search Marconi Type 965; A band. Modernisation: Devonport refit included new fire control
Dimensions, feet (metres): 685 wl, 744 3 Oi) ' 90, 160 oa Air/surface search Type 993, E/F band equipment, navigation radars, and deck landing aids Boilers
28 b {208 8 226 9-274.488-87) Navigation Racal Decca 1006, band I were converted to take distillate fuel and the ship was given
Main machinery: 2 Parsons geared turbines, 76 000 shp, 2 Fire control Two Plessey Type 904, l/J band. improved NBC protection Seacat launchers removed but GWS
shafts 4 Admitalty 3 drum type boilers Tacan: FT13-S/M 22 retained. It is reported that a Soviet CI WS is to be fitted during
Speed, knots; 28 Sonars: Graseby Type 184M, hull mounted, active search and further modernisation in 1 989
Complement: 1 350 (143 officers) attack: 6 9kH? Structure: Fitted with 7 5" ski jump. Reinforced flight deck (0.75
in), 1 2 inches of armour over magazines and machinery spaces
Missiles: SAM Probable Soviet system Fixed wing aircraft: Up to 30 Sea Harriers FRS Mk 51 Four LCVP ori after davits
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Knebworth Corvus Chaff Helicopters: 7 Sea King Mk 42B/C ASW/ASV/Vertrep Operational: The Sea Harrier complement will normally be no
launchers more than 1 2 or 1 8 aircraft leaving room for a greater mix of Sea
ESM: Radar mtercepl and jamming Programmes: Purchased in May 1 986 for £50 million thence to King helicopters {see Shipborne Airciafl secUon)
Fire control: CAAIS action data automation 2GWS22[V!FCS an extensive refit in Devonport Dockyard costing £15 million
Link 10 Life extension of at least 1 years. Commissioned in Indian Navy
20 May 1987
61 1987
DESTROYERS
Note: Negotiations began in December 1982 for the acquisition
of three Soviet "Kresta II" class with modified area defence SAM
systems The first was to be delivered from Kommuna, Nikolayev in
1 988 The status of this project is uncertain and there have been
reports of Indian interests in both the "Slava" and "Sovremenny"
classes
+ 3+ (3)"PROJECT15'
Builders Laid down Commissioned
Mazagon, Bombay 14 Nov 1987 1994
Displacement, tons: 6 000 approx Helicopters: 2 Westland Sea Kings Mk 42B Programmes: To be built tea Nevesbu standard design First unit
Main machinery: CODAG; 2 LM 2500 gas turbines. 2 MTU ordered in March 1 986 The gas turbines will be built in India by
diesels. 54 000hp
HAL under licence from General Electric Corporation and the
Missiles: SSM and SAM (probably Soviet)
MTU diesels will also be locally built Reported that fire control
systems and electronics will be of Western designs but there is a
Sonars: Indian developed VDS or linear towed array
strong lobby in favour of the greater ruggedness and reliability of
Bharat APSOH, advanced panoramic, medium frequency
some Soviet equipment vis a vis the West.
Destroyers - Frigates / INDIA 257
5 SOVIET "KASHIN II" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
RAJPUT D51 Kommuna, Nikolayev Sep 1980
RANA D52 Kommuna, Nikolayev 28 June 1982
RANJIT D53 Kommuna, Nikolayev 24 Nov 1983
RANVIR D54 Kommuna, Nikolayev 28 Aug 1986
RANVIJAY D55 Kommuna, Nikolayev Jan 1988
Displacement, tons; 3 950 standard: 4 950 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 480 5 " 51 8 15 7
(1465 158-48)
Main machinery: 4 sets gas turbines, 96 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 4 500 at 18 knots, 900 at 35
knots
Complement: 320 (35 officers)
Missiles: SSWl 4 SS-N-2C Styx O, active radar or IR homing to
83 km (43 nm) at 9 Mach. vuaihead 500 kg
SAM 2SA-N-1 twin launchers for Goa 0, radiocommandto31 5
km (17 nm) 3\2 Mach. height 91 22 860 m (300 75 000 ft),
•KASHIN If Class (Scale 1 1 200). Siegfried Breyer
warhead 60 kg: 44 missiles
Guns: 2—3 in (76 mm)/60 (twin, twd) 0, 80" elevation, 60
rounds/mmute to 5 km (8 nm}, weight of shell 16 kg
1
8—30 mm/65 (4 twin) (Rajput, Rana and Ranjit) O, 85'
elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km f'2 7 nm), weight of shell
54 kg
4 — 30 mm/65 (6-barrels per mounting) [Ranvii onwards), 85°
elevation, 3 000 rounds/minute combined to 2 km
—
Torpedoes: 5 21 in (533 mm) (quin) tubes Probably Soviet
Type 53, pattern, active/passive homing up to 20 km f 7 / nm) at
up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 6000 1 2-tubed trainable 9, range 6 000 m,
warhead 31 kg
Countermeasures: 4 — 16-barrelled Chaff launchers for radar
decoy and distraction
ESM Two Watch Dog Two Top Hat A and B; radar warning
Radars: Air search: Big Net A O: C band: range 1 83 km ("700 nm)
for 2 m^ target.
Air/surface search Head Net C O, E band, range 1 28 km (70 nm).
Navigation: Two Don Kay, band, range 27 km ( 15 nm)
I
Fire control: Two Peel Group O, H/l band, range 73 km (40 nm)
for 2 mMarget
One Owl Screech iD, G band
Two Drum Tilt «i>, H/l band
Two Bass Tilt (/?ar7w/' onwards), H/l band
IFF Two High Pole B Programmes: First batch of three ordered in the mid 1970s reached by a lift from the flight deck, replaces after 76 mm twin
Sonars: Hull-mounted and VDS, active search and attack, Ranvir was the first of the second batch ordered on 20 December mount and the SS N 2C launchers are sited forward of the
medium frequency 1982 There is now some doubt about the delivery of the sixth of bridge Ranvir and Ranvi/ay differ from previous ships in class by
class being fitted with ADGM 630 30 mm guns, two Bass Tilt fire
Helicopters: 1 Ka-25 Hormone B': New Ka 28 (Helix) (Ranvir Structure: All built new
construction for India at Nikolayev
as control radars and possibly infra-red attachment to SS-N-2C
onwards) (to be retrofitted in earlier ships). with considerable modifications Helicopter hangar, which is missile launchers
FRIGATES
Note: A successor to the "Godavari" class is to be built at Mazagon; first one to complete in 1994
3"GODAVARI"CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
GODAVARI F20 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 2 June 1978 15 May 1980 10 Dec 1983
GANGA F22 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1980 21 Oct 1981 30 Dec 1985
GOMATI F23 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1981 19 Mar 1984 16 Apr 1988
Displacement, tons: 3 600 standard. 4 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 414 9 » 47 6 - 14 8 (29 5 sonar)
(1265 145 45(9))
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines: 30 000 hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 31 3 (40 officers including 1 3 aircrew)
Missiles: SSM: 4 SS-N-2C Styx O: active radar or IR homing to
83 km (43nm)atO,S Mach, warhead 500 kg Indian designation
P 20 or P 21
SAM: SA-N-4 Gecko 0: semi active radar homing to 5 km (8 1
nm) at 2 5 mach: height 9 3 048 m (130 lOOOOIt), warhead
1
50 kg: limited surface-to-surface capability: 20 missiles System GODAVARI" Class (Scale 1 1200)
called "OSAM'
Guns: 2 — 57 mm/70 (twin)
0, 90" elevation: 1 20 rounds/minute
to 8 km (4 4 nm), weight of shell 2 8 kg
8 —
30 mm/65 (4 twin) O: 85" elevation: 500 rounds/minute In
5 km (2 7 nm), weight of shell 54 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes Whitehead
A244S: anti-submarine: active/passive homing to 6 km (3 3
nm) at 30 knots, warhead 34 kg Godavari has tube
modifications tor the Indian NST 58 version of A 244S
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Chaff launchers Graseby G738
ua^-^r ^
towed torpedo decoy «•,
ESM/ECM, Selenia INS3, intercept and jammer iHllin
Fire control: Selenia IPN 10 action data automation MR 301
MFCS MR 103GFCS INMARSAT communications (JRC)
Air search: Signaal LW 08 9, D band,
Radars:
Air/surtace search: E band, range 128 km (70 nm).
Head Net C O:
Navigation/helo control: ZW 06:
band I
Fire control. Two Drum0: H/l band (for 30 mm)
Tilt
Pop Group O: F/H/l band (for SA-N-4)
Muff Cob <D: G/H band (for 57 mm)
Sonars: Graseby 750 (Godavari): Bharat APSOH (Ganga and
Gomati): hull-mounted: active panoramic search and attack:
medium frequency
Fathoms Oceanic VDS (not in Godavari)
Type 1 62M: bottom classification: high frequency
Helicopters: 2 Sea King or 1 Sea King and 1 Chetak iD,
Programmes: Plans for a further three have been shelved.
Structure: A further modification of the original "Leander"
design with an indigenous component of 72%
Operational: French helicopter handling equipment is fitted.
Usually only one helo is carried with more than one crew.
Opinion; This class has a unique mixture of Soviet. Western and
Indian weapons systems. Poor welding is noticeable GODAVARI 10/1988, John Mortrmer
258 INDIA/ Frigates
6 BRITISH "LEANDER" CLASS
N<imr No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
NILGIRI F33 Mazagon Docks Ltd. Bombay Oct 1966 23 Oct 1968 3 June 1972
HIM6IRI F34 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1967 6 May 1970 23 Nov 1974
UDAVGIRI F35 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay Jan 1973 9 Mar 1974 5 May 1977
DUNAGIRI F36 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 14 Sep 1970 24 Oct 1972 18 Feb 1976
TARAGIRI F41 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1974 25 Oct 1976 16 May 1980
VINDHYAGIRI F42 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1975 12 Nov/ 1977 8July 1981
Displacement, tons: 2 682 standatd; 2 962 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 372 43 18 '
(113 4 13 1 -5 5)
•
Main machinery: 2 geared steam turl)ines, 30 000 shp, 2 shafts
2 Babcock & Wilcox 3-drum boilers
Speed, knots: 27: 28 (Taragiri and Vindhyagin) Range, mites:
4 500 at 12 knots
Complement: 267 7 officers) ( 1
Missiles: SAM 2 Shorts Bros Seacat quad launchers O; optical
ladar guidance to 5 km (2 7 nm), 32 missiles Nilgiii and Himgiii
have 1 Seacat with UK GWS22 control Remainder have 2
(Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
Seacat with 2 Dutch M44 directors
Guns: 2 Vickers4 %\n(114mm)IA% (twin) Mk 6 0, 80" elevation,
20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 4 nm) a nti- surface, 6 km (3 3
nm) anti-airciaft, weight of shell 25 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/70 0, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm LAS 3 (2 triple) tubes {Taiagiri and
I
Vindhyagin) O Whitehead A244S or Indian NST 58 version,
anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 6 km fj J nm) at 30
knots, warhead 34 kg
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm twin-tubed launcher {Taragiii
and Vindhyagin) 0, range 1 600 m
1 Limbo MK 10 triple-tubed launcher (remainder) 0, range
1 000 m. warhead 92 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys Graseby G 738, towed torpedo (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
decoy, effective against both active and passive torpedoe
ESM UA 8/9. radar intercept FH4 Telegon D/F
ECM Type 667; jammer
Firecontrol:2M4MFCS 1 GWS 22 (Nilgiri) MRS3GFCS
Radars: Air search Signaal LW08 O. D band, range 265km /MS
nm) tor 2 m-' target
Marconi Type 965M A band (Nilgin) O.
Surface search Signaal 2W06
0. band, range 26 km (14 nm) I
RN Type 993 (Nilgiri) <S). E/F band
Navigation Decca 978. band I
Fire control Signaal 2 M44 <D. I/J band (for Seacat)
Plessey Type 904 (Nilgiri) <B. band I
Signaal M45 «D. I/J band
Plessey Type 903 (Nilgin), band I
IFF Type 944. 954M
Sonars; Graseby 750 (APSOH fitted in Himgiri as trials shif ). ..-rtA"']. ?•*»»:
hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium frequenr y
EMI Type 99 VDS (first four only), active, medium frequ mcy
1
Thomson Sintra VDS in Taragiri and Vindhyagin Type )2M 1
bottom classification, high frequency
Helicopters: 1 Chetak (in first 4) <D DUNAGIRI
1Sea King Mk42 (in Taragin and Vindhyagin) <B
Programmes: The fust maior warships built in Indian yards with a
60% indigenous coniponent Structure; Of similar design to the "Broad-beam Leanders" but Operational: It is reported that Vindhyagiri and Taragiri have
Modernisation: At future refits earlier ships are to have their with several differences In the first four the hangar was provided more powerful engines than the remainder. Form 14th Frigate
armament brought into line with later ships It is reported thai with telescopic extension to take the Alouette III helicopter Squadron Oil fuel. 382 tons plus 10 tons avgas.
Taragin and Vindhyagin are to receive two SSN 2 Styx while in the last pair, a much -changed design, the Mk 10 Mortar
launchers; these could come from "Osa" class Westmghouse has been removed as well as VDS and the aircraft space
has supplied the Indian Navy with ASW sonar systems, two increased to make way for a Sea King helicopter with a
hull-mounted arrays and three variable depth sonar (VDS) telescopic hangar and Canadian Beartrap haul down gear In
arrays for "Leander" class frigates The VDS arrays are installed these two an open deck has been left below the flight deck for
inside towed bodies built by Fathom Oceanology Ltd of handling mooring gear and there is a cut-down to the stern After
Canada, The transducer elements in both cases are identical the first snip Dutch radar was adopted
8 SOVIET "PETYA II" CLASS
ARNALAP68 AMINI P75
ANDROTH P69 KAMORTAP77
ANJADIP P73 KADMATH P 78
ANDAMAN P 74 KATCHALP81
Displacement, tons: 950 standard. 1 00 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 270 29 9
(823-91 -3 2)
10 5 ^n.?^bf^ c^ infilJL
Main machinery: CODOG. 2 gas turbines. 30 000 hp. 1 Type IV3
diesel.6 000hp. 3 shafts "PETYA II" Class (Scale 1 900). Lieutenant P O Jones RAN
Speed, knots: 35 Range, miles: 4 000 at 20 knots
Complement: 98
Guns: 4 USSR 3 in (76 mm)/60 (2 twin) O. 80" elevation. 60
rounds/minute to 1 5 km (8 nm), weight of shell 1 6 kg
Torpedoes: 3— 21 in fSJJ mm; (triple) tubes Probably Soviet
Type 53: pattern; active/passive homing up to 20 km (11 nm) at
up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 2500 16-tubed trainable- launchers 0.
range 2 500 m; warhead 21 kg
Depth charges; 2 racks
Mines; 2 rails
Radars: Surface search Strut Curve O; F band; range 1 km (60 1
nm} for 2 m^ target
Navigation Don 2; band I
Fire control: Hawk Screech 0. band; range 27 km ( 15 nm) I
IFF High PoleB
Sonars: Hercules; hull-mounted; active search and attack.
medium/high frequency
Programmes: All are of an export version of Petya 11" class with
simplifiedcommunications new construction. —
Transfers Kamorta and Kadmath (originally built for Egypt)
February 1969; Katchal (built at Khabarovsk) February 1970;
Arnala and Androth August 1 972. Anjadip (built at Khabarovsk)
February 1973. Andaman and Amini (built at Khabarovsk)
March 1974
Operational: Form 31 stand 32nd Frigate Squadrons
7, I9S7 G Jacobs
Frigates Corvettes /INDIA 259
1 Ex BRITISH "WHITBY" CLASS (TYPE12)
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
TRISHUL F43 Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast 1957 18 Junel959 Jan 1 960
Displacement, tons: 2 144 standard; 2 545 (Talwar), 2 557 Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 500 Helicopters: 1 Chetak
iTrishul) full load rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of shell 54 kg
Dimensions, feet (metres): 369 8 " 41 17 8 (screws) Countermeasures: Decoys 2 UK Mk 5 Chaff launchers Graseby Modernisation: SS N 2 an "Osa" class
missile launchers from
(112 7 72 5 ' 54) G738, towed torpedo decoy were fitted in gun in 977/78 Reconstructed
place of the 4 5 in 1
machinery: 2 sets geared turbines, 30 000 stip,
IVlain 2 shafts 2 ESM Telegon IV D/F at Mazagon SY, Bombay, 982 83 Rebuilt after section
1
Babcock & Wilcox boilers Radars: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05, F band included construction of helicopter deck and hangar and Bofors
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 4 500 at 2 knots 1 Surface search: Square Tie; band I guns were replaced by Soviet 30 mm
Complement: 231 (1 1 officers) Navigation Signaal ZW06, band I Structure: Generally similar to the British frigates of the "Whitby"
Fire control Two Drum H/l band (for 30 mm)
Tilt, class, bul modified to suit Indian conditions
Missiles: SSM: 3 SS-N-2A Styx, active radar or IR homing to 46 Sonars: Graseby Type 77, liull-mounted: active search, 7-9 kHz.
1
km (25 nm) at 9 Mach; warhead 500 kg Graseby Type 1 70B, hull-mounted; active search, 1 5 kHz
Type 62M, bottom classification, high frequency
1
1 Ex-BRITISH "LEOPARD" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BETWA F39 Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Tyne 1957 15 Sep 1959 8 Dec 1 960
Displacement, tons: 2 320 standard, 2 555 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 339 8 40 6 • 1
(1036 « 122 - 49)
Main machinery: 8 Admiialty Standard Range Type 16 VVS
ASR1 diesels, 1 2 380 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 228 (15 officers)
Guns: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm}/45 (twin) Mk 6, dual purpose,
80" elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 4 nm)
anti-surface; 6 km (3 3 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg
2 Bofors 40 mm/60; 120 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 89 kg
A/S mortars: 1 Limbo Mk 1 3 tubed launcher; range 1 600 m
Countermeasures: Decoys; 2 UK Mk 5 Chaff launchers
ESM: Telegon IV D/F
Radars: Surface search; RN Type 293Q; E/F band.
Navigation; Decca Type 978; band I
Fire control; Type 275, F band
Sonars: Graseby Type 177. hull-mounted; active search and
attack; 7-9 kHz.
Kelvin Hughes Type 1 62; classification. 50 kHz
Structure: Generally similar to the British frigates of the
discarded "Leopard" class, but modified to suit Indian
conditions Has a deckhouse in place of after turret
Operational: Forms part of the Training Squadron at Cochin and
will be replaced by the second of the "Tir" class (see Service
Forces). "LEOPARD Class (F31 now deleted) 1111984. G Jacobs
CORVETTES
3 Ex SOVIET "NANUCHKA 11" CLASS
VIJAYDURG K71 HOSDURG K73
SINDHU DURG K 72
Displacement, tons: 560 standard. 660 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 94 5 42 6 8 5 1
(59 3 13-2 6)
Main machinery: 3 Type M507 twin diesels (le 2 x 504s);
30 000 shp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 2 500 al 2 knots; 900 at 31 1
knots
Complement: 60
Missiles:SSM; 4 SS N-2B Styx; active radar or IR homing to 46
km (25 nm) at 9 Mach; warhead 500 kg
SAM SA-N-4 Gecko, semi active homing to 15 km (8 nm) at 2.5
Mach. warhead 50 kg; 20 missiles
Guns: 2 USSR 57 mm/70 (twin); 90" elevation. 120 rounds/
minute to 8 km (4.4 nm): weight of shell 2 8 kg
Countermeasures: 2 — 1 2 barrelled Chaff launchers
ESM; Radar warning
Radars: Aii/surface search; Square Tie. I band, range 73 km (40
nm) (mounted in radome)
Fire control; Pop Group; F/H/l band (for SAN 4)
Muff Cob, G/H band
Navigation; Don 2; band I
IFF: High Pole. Two Square Head
Programmes; Vi/ay Durg delivered April 1977. Sindhu Durg
VIJAYDURG
September 977 and Hos Durg April 1 978.
1
Structure: The radome is mounted lower than in Soviet ships of
this class due to the absence of Fish Bowl with the use of
SS-N-2 missiles in place of SS-N-9,
260 INDIA/ Corvettes — Land -based maritime aircraft (frontline)
2 + 6 + (4) "KHUKRI" CLASS
Name Bui Icier s Laid down Launched Commissioned
KHUKRI Mazagon. Bombay 27 Sep 1985 3 Dec 1986 1988
Mazagon, Bombay 1986 1987 1989
KIRPAN Garden Reach. Calcutta 1987 16 Aug 1988 1990
KHANJAR Garden Reach. Calcutta 1987 16 Aug 1988 1990
Displacement, tons: 200 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 295,3 * ' (90 " ' — ) — — —
Mam machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 18PA6diesels; 16 900hp, 2
cp propellers
shafts,
Speed, knots: 28
Missiles: SSM 2 or 4 SS N-2C Styx (1 or 2 twin) launchers O,
active radar or IR homing to 83 km (43 nm) at 9 Mach;
warhead 500 kg, sea skimmer
SAM SA N 5 Grail 0. manual aiming. IR homing to 10 km (55
nm) at 5 Mach. warhead 2 6 kg
1
Guns: 2 — 57 mm/70 (twin) 0. 90" elevation. 20 rounds/minute 1
to 6km (4 4 nm): weight of shell 2 8 kg
(Scale 900). Ian Sturton
2— 30 mm/65 (twin) O. 85 elevation. 500 rounds/minute to 5 r
km (2 7 nm). weight of shell 54 kg
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm (2 tubes Probably Indian NST 58.
triple) Helicopters: Platform, no hangar Q Structure: SAN 4 may befitted in the second batch of four.
antr submarine, active/passive homing to 6 km (3 3 nm) at 30
knots, warhead 34 kg Programmes: two ordered December 1983 Two more
First
Fire control: Selenia IPN 10. action data automation ordered in 1985 The commissioning dates are speculative First
Radars: Aii/surface search Square Tie 0; band I batch of four to be ASW type, second batch of four to be
Fire control Bass Tilt 9, G/H band anti aircraft typeTask of last four unspecified The diesels are
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, medium being built in India under licence by Kirloskar, Indigenous
frec]uency content of the whole ship is about 65 per cent
3 + 11 "TARANTUL I" CLASS
VEER K40 NIRBHIK K41 NIPATK42
Displacement, tons: 580 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 185 3 34 4 8 2
(56 105-2 5)
Main machinery: 2 NK-12M gas turbines; 24 000shp
2 boost gas turbines with reversible gear box. 8 000 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 2 000 at 20 knots. 400 at 36
knots
Complement: 50
Missiles:SSM 4 SS N 2C Styx, active radar or IR homing to 83
km (43 nm) atO 9 Wlach. warhead 500 kg; sea -skimmer
SAM SA N-5 Giail quad launcher, manual aiming. IR homing to
1 km (5 4 nm) at 5 Mach. warhead 2 5 kg
1
Guns: USSR 3 in (76 mm) 160. 85' elevation. 120 rounds/
1
minute to 7km (3 8 nm): weight of shell 16 kg
2 — 30 mm/65 (twin). 85" elevation. 500 rounds/minute to 5 km
(2 7 nm). weight of shell 54 kg
Radars: Air/surface search Plank Shave. E band
Navigation Spin Trough; Band I
Fire Control Bass tilt H/l band
Programmes: First one arrived in Bombay 1 7 May 987, second 1
one delivered in January 988, thud in January 989 with up to
1 1
five more to come from the Soviet Union Reported that
Mazagon dockyard laid down the first of a second batch of six in 2/1988. Self ukEmre
October 1 986 to a modified design The final total could be as
many as 24
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT Numbers/Type: 20/6/0 Westland Sea King Mks42B/42C/42D
Operational speed: 1 2 knots (208 kmlh)
1
Service ceiling: 500 ft (3500 m)
1 1
Numbers/Type: Aerospatiale (HAL) SA 3198 Chetak (Alouette III)
1 1
Range: 664 nm (1 230km)
Operational speed: 1 1 3 knots ('2/0 *m//7; Role/Weapon systems: Advanced shipborne helicopter for embarked and shore-based role. Mk
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m) 42B has primary ASV capability. Mk 42C for commando assault/vertrep. Mk 42D for AEW still
Range: 290 nm (540 km) being evaluated - up to five may be bought Sensors MEL Super Searcher radar. Thomson Sintra
Role/Weapon systems: Several helicopter roles still performed including embarked ASW and H/S-1 2 dipping sonar. Orange Crop ESM (Mk42B). Bendix weather radar (Mk42C). Thorn EMI
carrier- based SAR, utility and support to commando forces Sensors Some helicopters have search Searchwater radar. Racal MIR-2 (Mk 42D) Weapons ASW. 4 « torpedoes, depth bombs, mines
radar Weapons ASW, 2 Mk 46 torpedoes or USSR pattern (Mk 42B only), ASV; 2 « Sea Eagle (Mk 428 only). Unarmed (Mk 42C/D)
Numbers/Type: 23 British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS Mk 51 (plus 3 T60 trainers)
Operational speed: 640 knots (1 186 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 51 200h(J5600m)
Range: 800 nm/ 7 480 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Fleet air defence, strike and reconnaissance STOVL fighter with future
ASV with Sea Eagle missiles, mid-life update planned after 1 990, Sensors: Ferranti Blue Fox air
lole
ECM/RWR Weapons Air defence; 2 Magic AAMs, 2 30
interception radar, limited Aden mm
cannon Strike; 2 « Sea Eagle missiles or 3,6 tons of iron' bombs
Numbers/Type: 5 Kamov Ka-25 (Hormone)
Operational speed: 104 knots (193 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 11 500 ft (3 500m)
Range: 217 nm (400 km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter embarked in Soviet-built "Kashin" class destroyers for
ASW tasks Sensors Search radar, dipping sonar, sonobuoys Weapons: ASW; 2 » torpedoes or 4
depth bombs
Numbers/Type: 18 Kamov Ka-28 (Helix)
Operational speed: 1 10 knots (204kmih)
Service ceiling: 12 000 ft (3 660m) SEA KING 42B 11/1987. Paul Beaver
Range: 270 nm (500 km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter embarked in new generation/updated Soviet designed
escorts Total of 1 8 ordered; will replace KA-25, Sensors. Search radar dipping sonar, sonobuoys.
Weapons ASW, 2 torpedoes or 4 depth bombs
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 9 Westland Sea King Mks 42/42A Numbers/Type: 36 Dormer 228
Operational speed: 1 12 knots (208km/h) Operational speed: 200 knots (370km/h)
Service ceiling: b00i\(3500m)
1 1
Service ceiling: 28 000 ft (8535m)
Range: 664 nm 1 230 km) /
Range: 940 nm /; 740km)
Role/Weapon systems: Primary ASW helicopter for large escorts and CVL: some are shore-based Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance and EEZ protection duties for Navy and Coast Guard
for training and surface search. Sensors: MEL search radar. Alcatel dipping sonar. Weapons ASW. Sensors MEL Marec 2 search radar, cameras and searchlight. Weapons Unarmed, but will carry
4 Mk 46 or Soviet- pattern torpedoes. BAe Mk 1 1 depth bombs or mines anti-ship missiles eventually, type unknown
Land-based maritime aircraft (front line) Amphibious forces / INDIA 261
Numbers/Type: 3 llyushin 38 (May) II Numbers/Type: 8 Bieguet Alize
Operational speed: 347 knots (645kmlhj Operational speed: 254 knots (470 km/h)
Service ceiling: 32 800fl (-/O 000 n)j Service ceiling: 26 250 ft (8000m)
Range: 3 887 nm (7 200 km) Range: 350 nm C2 500 *mj
1
Role/Weapon systems: Shore-based long-range ASW reconnaissance into Indian Ocean Role/Weapon systems: Carrier-based until 1 987 but now operate from shore for ASW and limited
Sensors: Search radar, MAD, sonobuoys, ESM Weapons ASW, various torpedoes, mines and ASV strike, surface search and reconnaissance Sensors Thomson CSF DRAA 2A radar,
depth bombs searchlight. Weapons ASW, 1 torpedo or 3 " 1 60 kg depth bombs, 2 • depth bombs undervying
ASV; 6 rockets or 2 " ASl 2 missiles Probable deletion in 1989 as service life expires
Numbers/Type: 1 8 Pilatus Bntten-Nornian Maritime Defender
Operational speed: 150 knots (280kmlh) Numbers/Type: 2 Fokker F-27 Friendship
Service ceiling: 18 900 ft (5 760m) Operational speed: 250 knots (463 km/h)
Range: 500 nm (2 775 km)
1
Service ceiling: 29 500 ft (8990m)
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal and short-range reconnaissance tasks undertaken in support of Range: 2 700 nm (5 000km)
Navy (5) and Coast Guard, Sensors: Search radar, camera Weapons Unarmed Role/Weapon systems: Operated by Coast Guard for long-range patrol. Sensors: Search radar
only Weapons: Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 5 Tupolev Tu-1 42M {Bear F)
Operational speed: 500 knots (925 km/h) Numbers/Type: 1 2 SEPECAT/HAL Jaguar International
Service ceiling: 45 000 ft ( 13 720 m) Operational speed: 917 knots (1 699 kmlh) (max)
Range: 6 775 nm(J2 550km) Service ceiling: 36 000 ft ^;/ 000m)
Role/Weapon systems: First entered service in April 1988 for long-range surface surveillance Range: 760 nm (1 408km)
tasks: further three thought to be on order for delivery in 1 989 Air Force manned Sensors Search Role/Weapon systems: A maritime strike squadron has been formed Sensors Thomson-CSF
and attack radars. MAD, cameras. Weapons ASW, 10 ' torpedoes, depth bombs ASV, 2 23 mm Agave radar Weapons. ASV, 2 BAe Sea Eagle anti-ship missiles underwing, 2 DEFA 30 mm
cannon (no AS-4 ASM) —
cannon or up to 8 1 000 lb bombs Can carry two air-to-air missiles overwing
PATROL SHIPS 5 "SDB MARK 2" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
51-55
+ 7 "TACOMA" TYPE (OFFSHORE PATROL SHIPS)
Displacement, tons: 890 full load 1 Displacement, tons: 203 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 334 6 oa, 315 wl 37 7 11 2(W2. 96 - 115-34) Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 23 24 6 5 9 ("JZ 5 75 18)
Main machinery: 2 Alsthom Pielstick 1 6 PA 6V 280 diesels; 1 2 400 hp. 2 shafts Main machinery: 2 Paxman Deltic diesels, 6 880 bhp, 2 shafts Auxiliary propulsion, 1
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 7 000 at 5 knots 1 Kirloskar-Cummins diesei; 165 bhp
Complement: 106 (14 officers) Speed, knots: 29, 4 on auxiliary diesel Range, miles: 1 400 at 4 knots 1
Complement: 30 (4 officers)
Comment: First March 987 with three building at Masan, Korea and four at the
seven ordered in 1
Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakapatnam Armament not yet known but as the hull is clearly based on Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60, 80
1 elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 10 km f5 5 nm). weight of shell
the Korea Tacoma "Neptune" frigate, 76 mm and 30 mm guns are possible with numbers of each 89 kg
depending on whether a helicopter hangar is included in the design These ships were initially Depth charges: 18 Mk 7, 1 Mk 1 2
reported as being for the Coast Guard Up to 20 may be built Sonars: Hull-mounted, active attack: high frequency
Programmes: First in 1 977 78, last two in 1 984 All built by Garden Reach
three commissioned
S Y Calcutta Reported
, problems delayed launchings of the first group thuscommissionmgs
that —
are not in numerical order This might be due to use of GRP hulls
LIGHT FORCES Operational: Alt with Eastern Naval Command Same class built for Coast Guard which have names
and T' numbers
4 Ex-SOVIET "OSA I" and 8 "OSA II" CLASSES
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
2 "OSA I" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
VIDYUTK83 NIRGHATK89 •CHAPALK94
•VIJETAK84 •PRACHAND K90 •CHAMAK K95 AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
VINASH K85 •PRALAYAK91 •CHATAK K96
NIPATK86 •PRATAPK92 •CHARAG K97
•NASHATK87 •PRABALK93 1 + 1 "MAGAR" CLASS (LST)
"Osall"
•
FAC (Patrol) MAGAR L 11 GHARIALL12
Displacement, tons: 210 ("Osa I"); 245 ("Osa 11") full load Displacement, ions: 5 550 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 27 9 « 25 6 « 5 9 ("JS » 7 8' 1 8) Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 2 1 » 59 8 « 1 3 ('/25 6 18 2-4)
Main machinery: 3 I\/I503A diesels; 1 2 000 bhp, 3 shafts ("Osa I") Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick diesels, 8 560 hp, 2 shafts
3 IV1504 diesels, 1 5 000 bhp: 3 shafts ("Osa II") Speed, knots: 1 6
Speed, knots: 35 ("Osa I"); 37 ("Osa H") Range, miles: 800 at 25 knots Complement: 65 approx
Complement: 30 Helicopters: Platform only
Missiles: SSM 4 SS-N 2A B Styx (not fitted
or in Vijeta oi Nashat). active radar or IR homing to 46 Comment: A new /[/Jagar, maintaining the name of the deleted ex- British LST 3 and based on the S/r
km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg Z.ar7ce/o^ design, was launched at Garden Reach on 7 November 1 984 and commissioned 1 5 July
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km f2 7 nm), weight of 1987 Second ship ordered in 1 985 Total of eight planned
shell 54 kg
Radars: Surface search: Square Tie; I band; range 73 km (40 nm)
Navigation radar fitted instead in Vijeta and Nashat
Fire control: Drum Tilt, H/l band 9 SOVIET "POLNOCHNY C " CLASS (LSMs)
IFF: High Pole Square Head,
GHORPAD L 14 SHARABH L 17 KUMBHIR L20
Programmes: "Osa I" class delivered January-April 1 971 Eight "Osa H" class delivered January
KESARI L15 CHEETAH L18 GULDAR L21
976 September 1 977 Being replaced by "Tarantul" class
1
SHARDULL16 MAHISH L 19 L22
Modernisation: "Osa I" class modified with new electronics and, possibly, engines
Vijeta and Nashat, without missiles, have been rebuilt aft
Displacement, tons: 20 standard, 150 full load
1 1 1
Structure: One missile fitted boat painted black.
Operational: Nashat employed on swimmer support since 980
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 32 8 « 6 6 ('82 » ' 2) W
1
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 5 000 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 60
Military lift: 350 tons, 140 troops
—
Guns: 4 30 mm (2 twin) 2 140 mm 18 tubed rocket launchers —
Radars: Navigation Don 2 or Krivach, band I
Fire Control Drum Tilt, H/l band
Helicopters: Platform only
Comment: All new construction direct from Poland Ghorpad and Kesaii transferred in March 1 975,
Shardul and Shaiahh in February 1976, Cheetah in February 1985, /Vtahish in July 1985, Guldar in
March 1 986, Kumbhii in November 1 986 and L 22 in March 1 989
NIRGHAT 5/1984, G Jacobs
7 "SDB MARK 3" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
Displacement, tons: 210 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 24 24 9 4 9 ("JZ 8 7 6 ; 5J
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 9 200 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 34
Complement: 31
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60, 80° elevation; 1 20 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 5nm), weight of shell 0.89
kg
Programmes: First pair and Nos 4 and 5 ordered from Garden Reach S. Y., Calcutta, remainder from
Mazaqon, Goa First three completed in 1984, remainder in 1985-86 Pennant numbers are not
known T' numbers belong to Coast Guard GULDAR 3/1986. GunnarOlsen
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7II\1DIAN LANDING CRAFT (LCU) 4"HAM" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
VASCO DAGAMA L34 L35L40 Name No Builders Commissioned
BULSAR M 89 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1970
Displacement, tons: 500 full loiid BHATKAL M 90 Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay 1968
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 7 > 26 2 " 5 6 (56 " 8 ' 1.7)
1
BIMLIPITAN IV12705 Vosper, Portsmouth 1954
Main machinery: 3 Kirloskar MAN W8V- 17 5/22 AMALdiesels: 1 248 hp {ex »MS Hilclersham)
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 000 at 8 knots 1
BASSEIN M2707 Brooke Marme, Lowestoft 1954
Military lift: 250 Ions, 125 Hoops (bx HMSt/rr/eftam)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70
Mines: Cnn he emluirked Displacement, tons: 20 standard, 1 59 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 107 5 « 22 - 5 8 ('52 S 6 7 « 18)
Comment: FirsI two huilt by Hooghly D. and E Co and remainder at Goa SY (subsidiary o( Main machinery: 2 Paxman YHAZM diesels, 1 lOObhp, 2shafts
Ma^agon Docks Lid) First craft (Vasco da Gama) launched 29 November 1978 and the last one Speed, knots: 4, 9 sweeping
1
commissioned 25 March 1 987. Complement: 15(2 officers)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Radars: Decca 978; band. I
Comment: Of wooden construction two of which were built for the Royal Navy but transferred from
the UK to the Indian Navy in 955 Basie/n was launched on 4 May 1954, B/m//p/On was launched
1
on 5 February 1 954, Bhatltal in April 1 967, and Bulsar on 1 7 May 969 1
6 SOVIET "YEVGENYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
MAHEM83 MANGALORE M 85 MULKIM87
MALVAN M84 MALPEM86 MAGDALAM88
Displacement, tons: 70 standard, 90 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 20 4 9 ('26 ' 6 / 7 5;
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 850 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 300 at 10 knots
1 1
Complement: 10
L37 Guns: 2— 14 5 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation Don 2, band I
Sonars: A small transducer streamed over the stern on a crane
Comment: First three delivered as deck cargo 1 6 May 983 and second
1 three on 3 February 1 984, A
mid 960s design with GRP hulls Six more were reported as ordered
1 for delivery possibly from
MINE WARFARE FORCES Goa but this has not been comfirmed All based at Cochin
Note: A need minehunters has been accepted The two companies in competition for
for at least 1
this order are Van der Giesen and Intermarme, with the lead vessels to be built overseas and the !
remainder at Goa An alternative is for Goa to build all 10 to a Soviet design Hulls to be of GRP,
12 SOVIET "NATYA I" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
PONDICHERRY M 61 ALLEPPEYM65 CUDDALORE M 69
PORBANDAR M 62 RATNAGIRI M 66 KAKINADAM 70
BEDI M63 KARWAR M67 KOZHIKODEM71
BHAVNAGAR M 64 CANNANORE M 68 KONKAN M72
Displacement, tons: 650 standard, 790 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 200 1 « 32 8 ^\^ 5 (61 10 •
3 5)
Main machinery: 2 M 504 diesels. lOOOOshp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 5 200 at 1 knots
1
Complement: 58
Guns: 4—30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5km (2 7 nm). weight of shell
54 kg
4 25 mm/70 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6nm).
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1 200 5-tubed fixed; range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg
Mines: Can carry 10
Radars: Navigation Don 2, band I
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band.
IFF Two
Square Head High Pole B
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active mine detection, high frequency
Programmes: Built tor export at Isora Yard,
Leningrad First pair transferred April 1 978, second pair
YEVGENYA Class 1982. Federal German Navy
July 1 979 August 1 980, one in October 1 986, one in June 1 987. one in December 987,
third pair 1
one in May 988, one in November 988 and the last in early 1 989 Last six have been delivered out
1 1
of pennant number order
Structure; Steel hulls but do not have stern ramp as in Soviet class
Operational: Some are fitted with a SA N 5 system All are capable of magnetic, acoustic and
mechanical sweeping
SURVEY AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SHIPS
Note: The National
Institute of Oceanography operates several research and survey ships including
Sagar Kenya. Samudra Manthan. Sagar Sampada. Samudra Sarvekshak. Samudra Nidhi and
Samudra Sandhan
1 SURVEYSHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned
DARSHAK J 14 Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakapatnam 28 Dec 1 964
Displacement, tons: 2 790
Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 9 49 19 (97 2 • 14 9 5 8)
Main machinery: 2 diesel-electric units; 3 000 bhp
Speed, knots: 16
Complement: 150
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm
Radars: Navigation Racai Decca 1 629. band I
Helicopters: 1 Alouette III
Comment: First ship built by Hindustan Shipyard for the Navy Launched on 2 November 1 959 The
ship IS all welded and has a telescopic hangar Carries three survey launches.
4 SURVEY CRAFT
J33-J36
Displacement, tons: 1 85
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 23 « 24 6 5 9 (37 5 7.5 1 8)
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles:
1 1 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 24
CUDDALORE Comment: Completed at Goa in 1984-85 Similar hulls to 'SOB Mk 2" class.
Survey and oceanographic ships — Service forces / INDIA 263
3 + 2 "SANDHAYAK" CLASS (SURVEY SHIPS) 1Ex SOVIET "VALDAY" CLASS (ex T 58)
(SUBMARINE RESCUESHIP)
N.imi' Bull dels Commissioned
SANDHAYAK Garden Reach DY, Calcutta 1 Mar 1981 NISTAR A55
NIRDESHAK Garden Reach DY, Calcutta 4 Oct 1982
NIRUPAK Garden Reach DY, Calcutta 14 Aug 1985 Displacement, tons: 725 standard, 930 full load
INVESTIGATOR Garden Reach DY, Calcutta 1991 Dimensions, feet (metres): 236 2 29 5 9 9 ("72 9 ' j;
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 4 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Displacement, tons; 820 full load1 Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 281 3 « 40 3 1 (85 8 « 12 3 3 3) 1
<-
Complement: 82
Main machinery: GRSE MAN G8V 30/45 AIL diesel, 3 920 bhp, 1
1 shaft Radars: Navigation One Don 2; band I
Speed, knots: 6 8 Range, miles: 6 000 at 1 4 knots
1 Sonars: Tamir, hull mounted, active search, high frequency
Complement: 82 1 (1 2 officers, 30 scientists)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm Comment: Converted from a fleet minesweeper to a submarine rescue ship and transferred from the
Radars: Navigation Racal Dacca 1629, I band USSR late 971 Carries diving bell, recompression chamber and two rescue chambers aft with a
1
Decca Hi Fix stern lift of 10 tons
Helicopters: 1 Alouette III.
Comment: Investigator launched 8 August 1 987 and the fifth of the class was laid down in 1 987
1 REPAIR SHIP
Telescopic hangar Fitted with three echo sounders, extensively equipped laboratories, and carries
four survey launches on davits amidships Painted white with yellow funnels
DHARINI (ex-ia Petite Hermine) A 52
Displacement, tons: 6 000
Dimensions, feet (metres): 324 7 45 6 1 3 3 rSS > '5 9 «
4J
Main machinery: Triple expansion. 800 hp. 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 9
Cargo capacity: 000 tons fuel 1
Comment: Cargo ship built by Foundation Maritime Ltd, Canada as Ketowna Park. Launched 25
July 1944 Sold to India for commercial use in 1953 Transferred to Navy in 1 957 Converted and
commissioned in May 1 960 Probably due for deletion
2 "DEEPAK" CLASS (REPLENISHMENT TANKERS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
DEEPAK A 50 Bremer-Vulkan 20 Nov 1967
SHAKTI A 57 Bremer-Vulkan 31 Dec 1975
Displacement, tons: 6 785 light, 1 5 828 full load
Measurement, tons: 1 2 01 3 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 552 4 75 5 20(1684 23-92)
Main machinery: 1 BV/BBC steam turbine, 16 500 bhp, shaft Babcock & Wilcox 1 1 boiler
Speed, knots: 8 5 Range, miles: 5 500 at 6 knots
1 1
Complement: 169
Cargo capacity: 1 280 tons diesel, 1 2 624 tons FFO, 495 tons avcat, 81 2 tons FW 1
Guns: 3 Bofors 40 mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Radars: Navigation Decca Type 1006, band I
1987. Gilbert Gyssels
Helicopters: 1 light
Comment: On charter to Indian Navy from Mogul Lines which paid for the construction when the
Navy could not afford the expense Automatic tensioning fitted to replenishment gear Heavy and
light lackstays Stern fuelling as well as alongside DG fitted
SERVICE FORCES
(Mote: Two submatine rescue ships of 3 000 tons are planned
1 + 1 "TIR" CLASS (TRAINING SHIPS)
TIR A86 +1
Displacement, tons: 2 000 standard. 3 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 351 (107 - — — • — — «
)
1/1978
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 23
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 (twin) Mk 5 with launchers for illuminants
4 saluting guns + 1 REPLENISHMENT AND REPAIR SHIP
Countermeasures: ESM Telegon IV D/F
Radars: Navigation: Two Indian design RAJABAGAN PALAN
Helicopters: Platform for Alouette III
Displacement, tons: 7 000 approx 1
Comment; Launched 1 5 April 1 983 at Mazagon Dock, Bombay, commissioned 21 February 1 986
Dimensions, feet (metres): 564 3 • 75 5 ' 29 9 (172 - 23 ' 9 1
Second ordered May 1986 Built to commercial standards, Decca collision avoidance plot and Main machinery: 24 000 hp, 1 shaft, bow thruster
Satnav. Can carry 1 20 cadets and 20 instructors Taking over the training role from the "Leopard"
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles; 1 000 at 1 6 knots
class at Cochin
Complement; 191 plus 6 spare berths
Cargo capacity; 4 200 cum diesel and 1 avcat, 2 250 cu m FW, 2 1 70 cu m ammunition and stores
Guns; 3 Bofors 40 mm
Helicopters; light
1 Ex-SOVIET"UGRA" CLASS (SUBMARINE TENDER) 1
Comment: in July 1987 to a Bremer Vulkan design and building at Garden Reach,
Ordered
AMBA A54 Calcutta Similar to "Deepak" class but with a multi-purpose workshop. Fully air-conditioned A
second one may follow m due course
Displacement, tons: 6 750 standard. 9 650 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 462 6 58 21 3 (141 •17 7- 6.5)
Main machinery; 4 diesels, 8 000 bhp; 2 electric motors, 2 shafts
1
3SUPPORTTANKERS
Speed, knots; 17 Range, miles: 21 000 at 10 knots
Complement; 400 PRADHAVAK PURAK POSHAK
Guns: 4 USSR 3 in (76 mm) 160 (2 twin), 80" elevation, 60 rounds/minute to 15 km (8nm), weight Displacement, tons; 960, (600 Poshak) full load
of shell 16 kg Dimensions, feet (metres): 163 « 26 2 « 9Z(497 8 • 3)
Radars: Air/surface search Strut Curve, F band (119 1 249 7 9(363 76 24 (Poshak)) • '
Fire control Two Owl Screech, G band Main machinery: diesel, 560 hp (225 hp Poshak) 1
Navigation One Don 2, band I Speed, knots: 9
IFF Two Square Head One High Pole A Cargo capacity: 376 tons (200 Poshak)
Programmes: Acquired from the USSR in 1 968 Comment: Built at Raiabagan Yard, Bombay Purak completed June 1977, Pradhayak February
Structure: Provision for helicopter Can accommodate 750. 1 978, and Poshak April 1 982.
Two cranes, one of 6 tons and one of 1 tons.
1 SUPPORTTANKER
DESH DEEP
Displacement, tons: 6 400 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 476 62 3 2'52(145 19 - 7.7)
Main machinery; 2 Sulzer 6-cyl diesels; 8 200 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 23 000 at12 knots 1
Cargo capacity: 10 400 tons
1977 Comment: Launched in 1 932. Ex- Japanese merchant tanker taken over in 1 972.
264 INDIA/ Service forces — Coastguard
1 TRANSPORT 3HARB0URTUGS
Measurement, tons: 800 cjrt 1
AGARAL ARJUN BALSHIL
Dimensions, feet (metres): 243 « 46 - 16 7 (74 > M 5 1)
Mam machinery: 2 cliesels, 8 000 hp. 2 shafts Comment: Built by Mazagon DY. Bombay in 1973-74.
Speed, knots: 1
Comment: Binlt 1981 by Mazagon DY, Bombay
1 HOSPITAL SHIP 3 WATER CARRIERS
LAKSHADWEEP AMBUDA COCHIN + 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 171 2<bb • \Qb (52 • 9 32} Displacement, tons: 200
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 900 hp 2 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 108 3 ' — \(32 — ' 24)
Speed, knots: 2 1 Speed, knots: 9
Complement: 35 (including 1 6 medical)
Comment: First laid down Rajabagan Yard 18 January 1977 Second and third built at f\/lazagon
Comment: Ordered from Hmdok, Calcutta m 1980 Launched 28 August 1981 Has Docks Ltd, Bombay
accommodation for 90 patients
1 + (1) SAILTRAIIMING SHIP
VARUNA 3TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS
Displacement, tons: 105 A 71 A 72 ASTRAVAHINI
Comment: Completed 981 by Alcock- Ashdown, Bhavnagar Can carry 26 cadets
in April 1
Displacement, tons: 110
A second ship with accommodation for 90 cadets is planned Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 5 20 » 4 6 ('2S 5 > 6 / 14)
Main machinery: Kirloskar VI 2 diesel: 300 hp
1
2TUGS (OCEAN) Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 1
GAJ A51 MATANGA
Comment: Details above apply only \o A71 and A 72 First completed early 1 980, second 1 981 at
Displacement, tons: 465 (Ga/), 1 600 (Matanga) full load
1
Goa Shipyard Astravahini completed in 1 984 at Vishakapatnam
Dimensions, feet (metres): 216 5 • 37 7 \T,\ (66 115-4) (Gaj) '
Main machinery: 2GRSE/MAN G7V diesels. 3 920 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 8 000 at 2 knots
1 1
Comment: Built by Garden Reach SY Ga/ completed September 1973. Matanga launched 29
October 1 977 The largest tugs so far built in India with a bollard pull of 40 tons and capable of
3 DIVING TENDERS
towing a 20 000 ton ship at 8 knots Matanga is 3 m longer and 1 m broader
Displacement, tons: 36
Dimensions, feet (metres): 48 9 14 4 ' 3 9 ('74 9 44 > ? 2;
1 TUG (COASTAL) Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 30 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 1
RAJAJI
Comment: Built at Cleback Yard First completed 1 979: second and third in 1 984
Displacement, tons: 428
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^00 21 2 Mb (30 5 • 95 3 8)
Mam machinery: 2 GRSE MAN diesels, 2 120 bhp, 2 shafts. Kort nozzle Note: Barq {ex-MMS 132). MMS 130 and MMS 154. former British motor minesweepers of the
Speed, knots: 2 5 1 "105 ft" type of wooden construction, transferred from the UK. are employed as yard craft MMS
7ej2 and /M/WS 7654 of "126 ft" type are yard craft in Bombay The former British H DM Ls SPC 31 1 0.
Comment: Built by Garden Reach SY Completed July 1 982 31 12. 31 17 and 31 1 8 also used as yard craft
COASTGUARD
Administration Its responsibilities include CGAS 700 at Calcutta with 2 F 27 200 aircraft. Coast Guard air
(a) Ensuring the safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore station at Daman commissioned in 1987 with three Dornier 228
Director General in the Maritime Zones
terminals and other installations and a further 33 are planned
Vice Admiral H Johnson, VSM (b) Measures for the safety of life and property at sea including
Deputy Director General assistance to mariners in distress Future plans
Inspector General M S Ratra. AVSM, VSM (c) Measures to preserve and protect the marine environment and
control marine pollution Future plans include the following total strength by 2 000: 24
Personnel (d) Assisting the Customs and other authorities in anti- smuggling OPVs, six for each region and six for offshore oil platform
operations protection, 36 IPVs for regional work: six Deep Sea Patrol Vessels
1989 366 officers, 2 130 ratings (e) Enforcing the provisions of enactments in force in the for deep water surveillance: four specialised pollution control
Maritime Zones vessels, six medium range surveillance aircraft: 36 light surveillance
General aircraft, twin engined helicopters
six for SAR and 30 light
Bases helicopters for shipborne operations.
An Interim Coast Guard Force started operations as a part of the The Headquarters of the Coast Guard is located in Delhi with
Indian Navy on 1 February 1977 It was constituted as an Regional Headquarters m Bombay, Madras and Port Blair District
independent paramilitary service on 19 August 1978 with the Headquarters established at Bombay, Haldia, Porbandar, Cochin,
passing of the Coast Guard Act, 1 978 by the Indian Parliament Vishakhapatnam, Campbell Bay and Diglipur Stations at Vadinar
It functions under the Ministry of Defence but with the budget met and Mandapam
by the Department of Revenue The Customs Marine Department Coast Guard Air Squadron 800 with 3 Chetak helicopters was
was to be merged with the Coast Guard but this did not happen commissioned at Goa on 22 May 1982 and now has six helos.
2 + 4 "LURSSEN 45" CLASS (INSHORE PATROL CRAFT) 8 + 12 INSHORE PATROL CRAFT
TARABAIT71 AMALYABA1T72 CGI 08
Displacement, tons: 236 Displacement, tons: 32 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 3 « 23 « 8 5 (44.9 7 2 '
6) Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 5 4 b(20 47-15) 1
Main machinery: 2 MTU 12V-538-TB82 diesels; 3 260 hp: 2 shafts Main machinery: 2V 71TI diesels, 350 hp, 2
2 General Motors 1 1 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 2 400 at 1 4 knots Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 400 at 20 knots
Complement: 34 Complement: 8
Guns: Bofois 40 mm/60 2— 7 62mmlVlGs
1
Guns: --7 62 mm MG
1
Radars: Navigation band I
Comment: Two ordered June 1 986 from Singapore Shrpbuilding and Engineering Ltd and built at
in
Singapore, completed May and
July 1987 Four more laid down m 1987 at Garden Reach, Comment: Built by Swallow Craft Co, Pusan, South Korea Six commissioned 24 September 1 980,
Calcutta, first to complete in early 1989 with the remainder at three month intervals. This is a and two on 22 May 982 having been taken over from India Oil Corporation Twelve more ordered
1
follow on class to the Type 956 in 1 987 to an improved design from Korea Tacoma. First one launched 8 October 1 988, all to be
delivered 1989-90.
511987. Singapore SB &E Ltd SOUTH KOREANTYPE 1983. Indian Coast Guard
Coastguard/ INDIA — Introduction / INDONESIA 265
7 + 3TYPE P957 (OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS) 5 "SDB Mark 2 RAJ" CLASS (INSHORE PATROL CRAFT)
VIKRAIVIT33 VEERA T 3h VAJRAT37 VIGRAHAT39 RAJHANST56 RAJKIRANT59 RAJKAMALT61
VIJAYAT34 VARUNAT 36 VIVEK T38 RAJTARANGT57 RAJSHEET60
Displacement, tons: 203 full load
Displacement, tons: 1 224 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 23 < 24 6 « 5 9 (37.5 " 7.5 « 1.8)
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 8 « 34 8 « 1 1 5 ('74 106-35) Main machinery: 2 Paxman Deltic 18-42K diesels; 6 240 shp; 2 shafts
Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielslick 16 PA 6 280 18 cyl diesels, 1 2 500 hp, 2 shafts Speed, knots: 29; 4 auxiliary. Range, miles: 400 at 1 4 knots 1
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 4 knots Complement: 31
Complement: 96 { 1 1 officers) Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60, dual purpose
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/60 2—7 62 mm MGs
Fire control: Lynx optical sights Comment: by Garden Reach SY. Calcutta Commrssioned Rajhans, 23 December 1980.
Built
Radars: Navigation. Two Decca 1 226, band I
Rajtarang, 25 November 1981; Rafkiran March 1984, Ra/shee September 1984 and Ra/kamal
Helicopters: 1 HAL (Aerospatiale) Chetak September 1 986 All other previously reported vessels of this class belong to the Navy
7TYPE956 (INSHORE PATROLCRAFT)
Comment: A NEVESBU (Netherlands) design, being a stretched version of its 750 ton offshore
patrol vessels Ordered from Mazagon Docks in 1979 Vikram commissioned December 1983. JIJABAIT64 RANIJIMDANT67 AVVAYART70
Vijava 12 April 1985. Veers 3 May 1986. Varuna February 1988. Va/ra 22 December 1988 Vivek CHAND BIBIT65 HABBAKHATUNT68
launched 5 November 1 987 and Vigraha in December 1 988 Further three building at Mazagon and KITTUR CHINNAMAT66 RAMADEVIT69
at Goa Reported that this class is considered too small for its required task but the "Tacoma Type '
OPV prevrously reported as berng for the Coast Guard is in fact building for the Navy Displacement, tons: 181 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 3 24 3 « 1 1 5 ("44 7 4-35)
Main machmery: 2 MTU 2V 538 TB82 diesels, 4 030 bhp. 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 2 375 at 14 knots
Complement: 34
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm
Radars: Navigation I band
Comment: A Japanese design of which the first three were completed by Sumrdagawa and
—4 T f subsequent four craft have been burit at Garden Reach SY, Calcutta Fust of class commissioned
20 June 1 983 and the last on 1 9 October 1 985,
Jim«4j«.'Si:,, i
-^ " '^^R.^A^
33 COASTGUARD :>
wae ..f^ml>iP
1983 Ships of the World
INDONESIA
Ministerial Personnel Future Plans
Ministei of Defence and Security (a) 1989 42 000 including 12 000 Marine Commando Corps and In 980 was planned over the next 20 years to provide a Navy of
1 il
General S. Poniman 1 000 Naval Air Arm some 25 000 seamen and 5 000 marines to man a Fleet including
(b) Selective national service four fast A/S frigates, six submarines, light forces of fast attack
craft -missile, gun and torpedo, minelayers, minesweepers a fast
Administration HQship and a fast supply ship One or two more corvettes planned
Although there are financial strictures additional plans include a
Commandei-in Chief Aimed Forces
-
Bases further six submarines and three more frigates
General L B Moerdani This plan is already moving ahead with the completion of three
Chief of the Naval Staff Taniung Priok (Jakarta), U|ung (Surabaya), Sabang, Medan frigates, the acquisition of five more, two submarines, four fast
Admiral A. S Rahardjo (Sumatra), Makasar, Balikpapan, Biak. Tan|ung Pinang, Manado, attack craft — missile, new patrol craft and the new training ship All
Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) Teluk Ratal (South Sumatra) Naval Air Arm at U|ung. Biak and the ma|or surface ships are being fitted with missiles
Rear Admiral Roesdi Roesli Pekan Baru U|ung (Surabaya) is concerned with building, Indonesia, now having nine shipbuilding yards, is in a position to
Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Logistics) particularly naval patrol craft, and is the main naval dockyard as build its own ships up to frigate standard Enquiries in hand with
Rear Admiral Basuki well as housing Eastern Command 13 firms for design for 2 300/2 800 ton frigates, details to be
Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel) submitted in 1 989 In all 23 ships are planned, the first two to be
Rear Admiral Supangat built in successful designer's yard the remainder at PT Pal,
Inspector General of the Navy Surabaya over the next 30 years
Rear Admiral Imari Taufiq
Command Structure
Commandant of Navy Marine Corps
Major-General Ammullah Ibrahim
Eastern Command (Surabaya) Prefix to Ships' Names
Western Command (Teluk Ratal)
Training Command
Fleet Command Military Sea Communications Command (Maritime Security
KRI (Kapal di Republik Indonesia)
Agency)
Commander-in-Chief Western Fleet:
Military Sealift Command (Logistic Support)
Rear Admiral H J Wag man i
Commander Chief Fas tern Fleet
- in - Mercantile Marine
Rear Admiral Mohammad Anffin
Lloyd's Register of Shippmg.
Strength of the Fleet 1 736 vessels of 2 1 26 01 6 tons gross
Diplomatic Representation
Type Actrve Buf/drng
Naval Attache in Bangkok (Projected)
Lieutenant Colonel (N) Subekti SurodinJryo Patrol Submarines 2 — DELETIONS
Defence Attache in Brasilia Frigates 15 2(23)
Colonel (Marine) Roch Soekatio Fast Attack Craft— Missile 4 ~
Frigates
Defence Attache in Canberra Fast Attack Craft~Gun/Torpedo 2 2
Colonel (N) YuswaiJ Large Patrol Craft 12 —
Defence Attache in Colombo Coastal Patrol Craft 8 — 1 986 Jos Sudarso. Lambung Mangkurat
Colonel (N) R Buchan M Hydrofoils 5 —
Naval Attache in Delhi LSTs 14 —
Colonel (N) Bondan Hendarwolo Amphibious Craft 45 + —
Naval Attache in Kuala Lumpur Mine Warfare Vessels 2 2(8)
Mine Warfare Forces
Lieutenant Colonel (N) A A. Kustia Survey Ships 4 3
Defence Attache in The Hague Submarine Tenders 2 — 1 988 Pulau Ram. Pulau Rateno
Colonel (Marine) J, Subagyo Repair Ship 1 —
Naval Attache in London: Replenishment Tanker 1 —
Colonel (Marine) S Soemanagara Harbour Tankers 1 —
Defence Attache in Manila Cable Ship 1 — Light Forces
Colonel (N) Harinto Tugs 4 —
Defence Attache in Home Sail Trainrng Ship 1
— 1 986 Three "Kronshtadt " class Pandorong. Sura. Barakuda
Colonel (N) Syaifullah Customs 84 (28)
1 987 Beruang. Honmau
Defence Attache in Seoul
Colonel (N) Ketut Temaja
I Army 28 7
Naval Attache in Singapore:
Lieutenant Colonel (N) Berthy Ekel Air Force 6 - Auxiliaries
Defence Attache in Tokyo.
Colonel (N) Sugirwadi Prayogo Police 65 + - 1 986 Sambu. Banggai. Lakam
Naval Attache in Washington 1 987 Taiakan. Bula. Tamrau
Lieutenant Colonel (Marine) F. F. Tanjung Maritime Securrty Agency 18 1 (4) 1 988 Burdiamhal. Aries
266 INDONESIA / Introduction — Frigates
PENNANT LIST
Submarines 623 Badik 503 Teluk Amboina Service Forces
624 Kens 504 Teluk Kau
401 Cakra 650 Andau 508 Teluk Tomini 909 Pakan Baru
402 Nancjgala 651 Singa 509 Teluk Sindoro 911 Sorong
653 Ajak 510 Teluk Saleh 921 Jaya Wijaya
805 Hiu 511 Teluk Bone 922 Rakata
819 Laiang 512 Teluk Semangka 925 Banggai
Frigates
822 Dorang 513 Teluk Penju 934 Lampo Batang
823 Todak 514 Teluk Mandar 935 Tambora
331 Martha KristinaTiyahahu
847 Sibarau 515 Teluk Sampit 936 Bromo
332 W.ZakanasYohannes
848 Siliman 516 Teluk Banten 951 Talaud
333 Hasanuddin
851 Samadar 517 Teluk Ende 952 NusaTelu
341 Samadikun
852 Sasila 580 Dore 953 Natuna
342 Marladmata
853 Sabola 581 Amurang 956 Teluk Mentawai
343 Monginsidi
854 Sawangi 582 Kupang 957 Kanmundsa
344 NgucahRai
855 Sadarin 583 Dill 960 Kanmala
351 Ahmed Yam
856 Salmanet 584 Nusantara 971 Tangung Pandan
352 Slamet Riyadi
857 Sigalu 972 Tangung Oisina
353 YosSudarso
361 Fatahillah
858 Silea
859 Siribua Mine Warfare Forces
362 Malahayati
861 Siada Survey Ships
363 Nala
863 Sikuda 711 Pulau Rengat
364 Haiat Dewantara
864 Sigurot 712 Pulau Rupat 931 Burujulasad
932 Dewa Kembar
933 Jalamdhi
Light Forces Amphibious Forces Support Ships
621 Mandau 501 Teluk Langsa 400 Ratulangi
622 Rencong 502 Teluk Bajur 561 Multatuli
SUBMARINES
Mote: The ex-Soviet "Whiskey" class Pasopati (41 0) was reported in 1 988 as still just seaworthy and used for training Indonesia has shown interest in the French "Rubis" class SSN.
2 "209" CLASS (1300 TYPE)
Nanw No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CAKRA 401 Howaldtswerke, Kiel 25 Nov 1977 10 Sep 1980 19 Mar 1981
NAWGGALA 402 Howaldlswerke, Kiel 14 Mar 1978 10 Sep 1980 6 July 1981
Displacement, tons; 285 surfaced, 390 dived1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 2 20 3 1 7 9 1
(59 5 62 5 4)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric: 4 MTU-Siemens diesel gener-
ators: 1 Siemens electric motor: 5 000 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 1 surfaced, 21 5 dived
Range, miles: 8 200 at 8 knots
Complement: 34 (6 officers)
Torpedoes: 8—21 in (533 mm) bow tubes 14 AEG SUT, dual
purpose, wire-gutded, active/passive homing to 1 2 km ^6 5 nm)
at 35 knots, 28 km f /5 nm) at 23 knots, warhead 250 kg
Fire controh Signaal Sinbad system
Radars: Surface search Thomson-CSF Calypso. band I
Sonars: Krupp Atlas CSU 3-2. active/passive search and
medium frequency
attack,
em Gunnat Olsen
PRS-3/4. (integral with CSU) passive ranging
Orders for two more, although planned for some years, are not Operational: Endurance, 50 days
Programmes: First pair ordered on 2 April 1977 and both yet confirmed Opinion: The refits were expensive and put the submarines out of
underwent major refits at HDW 1986-87 Designed by Structure: Have high capacity batteries with GRP lead-acid cells action for too long which may have discouraged further orders.
Ingenieurkontor, Lubeck for construction by Howaldtswerke. and battery cooling supplied by Wilhelm Hagen AG, Diving
Kiel and sale by Ferrostaal. Essen all acting as a consortium — depth, 250 m ('820 ftj
FRIGATES
+ + (23) "FSG 90" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 2 300-2 800 full load Missiles: SSM 8 Harpoon or Exocet Comment: Enquiries in hand with several firms for a class of
Main machinery: COGAG or CODAG. 2 shafts SAM 8 cell Albatross with Aspide above Types under
frigates broadly in line with the details listed
Speed, knots: 30 Guns: 1 —
76 mm; possible CIWS study include "Meko 200". improved "Leander" and a French
Torpedoes; 6 (2 triple) ASW tubes design The plan is to build all but the first of class at PT Pal
Surabaya Shipyard with the first in service by 1 995,
1 "HAJAR DEWANTARA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
HAJAR DEWANTARA 364 Split SY. Yugoslavia 11 May 1979 11 Oct 1980 31 Oct 1981
Displacement, tons: 850 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 317 3 367-148
(96 7 • 712-45)
Main machinery: CODOG, 1 Olympus TM-3B gas turbine,
27 250 hp, 2 MTU 16V 956 TB 500 hp; 2 shafts, cp
91 diesels, 7
propellers
Speed, knots; 26 gas. 20 diesels. Range, miles: 4 000 at 18
knots, 1 1 50 at25 knots
Complement: 191 (11 officers) including 1 4 instructors and 1 00
cadets
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerosptaiale MM 38 Exocet: inertial cruise;
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0,9 Mach. warhead 65 1
kg
Guns: Bofors 57 mm/70, 75' elevation; 200 rounds/minute to
1
M km (9 3 nm), weight of shell 2 4 kg
4 Rheinmetall 20 mm
(2 twin); anti-aircraft
Torpedoes: 2—21 in (533 mm) tubes AEG SUT dual purpose;
wire-guided; active/passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23 HAJAR DEWANTARA 1981. John Rowe
knots, 1 2 km (6 5 nm) at 35 knots, warhead 250 kg
Depth charges: 1 projector/mortar
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 128 — mm twin tubed flare
launchers
ESM; Susie, radar intercept Helicopters: Platform for 1 NBO 105 helicopter. Structure: Two LCVPs on davits either side of the funnel
Fire control: SEWACO action data automation Operational: In peacetime to be used for training and troop
Radars: Surface search Racal Decca 1 229; band, lange 88 km I
Programmes: First14 March 1978 from Split SY.
ordered transport War roles include escort. ASW and troop transport
(48 nm) Yugoslavia where the was built and engines fitted
hull
Fire control Signaal WM
28; l/J band; range 46 km (25 nm). Armament and fitted in the Netherlands and
electronics
Sonars: Signaal PHS 32. hull-mounted; active search and attack; Indonesia, Near sister to Iraqi Ibn Khaldoum Second reported
medium frequency ordered in 1 983 but may have been cancelled,
Frigates /INDONESIA 267
4 + 2 Ex-NETHERLANDS "VAN SPEIJK" CLASS
Name No Buildefs Laid down Launched Commissioned
AHMED yAN\ {ex T/erkHiddes) 351 Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mi|, Amsterdam 1 June 1964 17 Dec 1965 16 Aug 1967
SLAMETRIYADI (ex-l/anSpe//A) 352 Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Ml), Amsterdam 1 Oct 1963 5 Mar 1965 14 Feb 1967
YOSSUDARSO (en 6a/en)
l/a/7 353 Koninkli|ke Maatschappi) de Schelde 25 July 1963 19 June 1965 1 Mar 1967
OSWALD SIAHANN (ex-l/anWes) 354 Konmkli|ke Maatschappii de Schelde 25Julv 1963 26 Mar 1966 9 Aug 1967
Displacement, tons: 2 225 standard, 2 835 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 372-41 1 3 8
(1134 ?25 42)
• «
Main machinery: 2 Werkspoor/ English Electric double reduction
geared turbines,30 000 shp, 2 shafts 2 Babcock & Wilcox (fully
automated) boilers
Speed, knots: 28 5 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 80 1 (after modernisation)
Missiles: McDonnell Douglas Harpoon O {Ahmed Yam
SSM 8
and Slamet Riyadi), active radar homing to 30 km (70 nm) at 1
9 Mach; warhead 227 kg MM 40 Exocet may be fitted m the AHMED YANI (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
others
SAM: 2 Shorts Bros Seacat quad launchers 0; optical/radar
homing to 5 km (3 nm)
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact 0,
1 85' elevation,
85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm) anti-surface; 1 2 km (6 6
nm) anti-aircraft: weight of shell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O Probably
Honeywell Mk 46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Knebworth Corvus 8-tubed
trainable; radar distraction or centroid Chaff to 1 km
ESM UA 13, radar warning FH5D/F
Fire control: SEWACO V action data automation and Daisy
data processing. Signaal LIROD optronic director
Radars: Air search: Signaal LWO3 0, D band; range 219 km ('720
nm) for 2 m^ target
Air/surface search Signaal DA 05 0, E/F band, range 1 37 km (75
nm) for 2 m' target
Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1 006, band I
Fire control M 45 O, l/J band (for 76 mm gun)
Sigriaal
2 Signaal M 44
O, l/J band (for Seacat)
Sonars: Hull-mounted and VDS, active search and attack, YOSSUDARSO 11/1 987. J L.M van der Burg
medium frequency.
Helicopters: 1 Westland Wasp
and sixth ships of
parts but not helicopters Transfer of the fifth electronics and electrics, updating of Ops Room by ADP,
Programmes: On 11 February 1986 agreement signed for has been requested by Indonesia and will probably
this class improved communications, extensive automation with re-
transfer oftwo of this class with an option on two more (Van happen in 1989-90 duction in complement, enlarged hangar for Lynx and improved
Galen. Van Nes) Transfer dates: Tjerk Hiddes. 1 October Modernisation: This class underwent mid-life modernisation at habitability Update on transfer included LIROD optronic
1986, Van Spei/k. 1 November 1986, Van Galen. 2 November Rykswerf Den Helder from 976 This included replacement of
1 director Harpoon for first two only because there was no FMS
1 987, Van Nes. 31 October 1 988. Ships provided with all spare 4 5 in turret by 76 mm, A/S mortar by torpedo tubes, new funding for the second two.
3 Ex-BRITISH "TRIBAL" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MARTHA KRISTIIMATIYAHAHU (ex HMSZu/rv) 331 Alex Stephen & Sons Ltd, Govan 13 Dec 1960 3July 1962 17 Apr 1964
WILHELMUSZAKARIAS YOHANNES (ex-HMS Gurkha) 332 J. IThornycroft Ltd, Woolston 3 Nov 1958 11 July 1960 13 Feb 1963
HASANUDDIN (ex-HMS Tarlar) 333 HM Dockyard, Devonport 22 Oct 1959 19 Sep 1960 26 Feb 1962
Displacement, tons: 2 300 standard; 2 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 350 wl. 360 oa 42 5 18
(screws), 12 5 (keel) (106 7. 109 7 13 ' 5 5.3 8)
Main machinery: COSAG, Parsons Metrovick geared steam
turbine; 12 500 shp; 2 Yarrow AEIG-6 geared gas turbines;
7 500 shp; shaft; cp propeller
1
Speed, knots: 25; 1 7 gas turbines Range, miles: 5 400 at 1 2
knots
Complement: 250 ( 1 9 officers)
Missiles: SAM: 2 Shorts Bros Seacat quad launchers O. optical
HASANUDDIN (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
guidance to 5 km (3 nm)
Guns: 2 Vickers 4 5 in (114 mm) 0, 50 elevation, 14
rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 3 nm), weight of shell 25 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm 0, 55' elevation, 900 rounds/minute to 2 km
anti-aircraft
A/S mortars: 1 Limbo 3 tubed Mk 10 O, range 1 000 m,
warhead 92 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 Knebworth Corvus 8 tubed Chaff
launchers; distraction or centroid modes to 1 km
ESM Radar warning
Fire control: MRS 3 for guns MRS 8 for SAM.
Radars: Air search Marconi Type 965 0, A band.
Surface search: Type 993 0; E/F band
Navigation: Decca 978; band I
Fire control Plessey Type 903 O,
band (for guns). I
2 PlesseyType 262 O; band (for Seacat). I
Sonars: Graseby Type 1 77; hull -mounted; active search, 7-9 kHz
Graseby Type 70 B; hull-mounted; active attack; 5 kHz.
1 1
Kelvin Hughes Type 1 62; classification, 50 kHz
Helicopters: 1 Westland Wasp
Programmes; Refitted by Vospei Thornycroft Ltd 331 com-
missioned in Indonesian Navy on 2 May 1985, 332 on 16
October 1 985 and 333 on 3 April 1 986
Structure: Helicopter descends by flight deck lift and is covered
by portable panels
HASANUDDIN
268 INDONESIA/ Frigates
3 "FATAHILLAH" CLASS
Nome No. Btiilders Laid down Launched Commissioned
FATAHILLAH 361 Wilton Fiienoord, Schiedam 31 Jan 1977 22 Dec 1977 16July 1979
MALAHAYATI 362 Wilton Fiienoord, Schiedam 28 July 1977 19 June 1978 21 Mar 1980
(MALA 363 Wilton Fijenoord, Schiedam 27Jan 1978 11 Jan 1979 4 Aug 1980
Displacement, tons: 1 200 standard. 450 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 276 " 36 4 " 10 7
(84 U 1 3 3)
-^ •
Main machinery: CODOG, Rolls Royce Olympus TM 3B gas 1
turbine, 28 000 hp, 2 MTU 6V956 TP91 diesels; 6 000 hp, 2 1
LIPS cp piopellers
shafts,
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 4 250 at 1 6 knots
Complement: 89 1 officois) (
1
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
38 Exocet O, inertial cruise,
FATAHILLAH (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
active radar homing to 42 km (23niiij a\0 9 Mach, warhead 165
kg; sea skimmer
Guns: 1 (120 nmi)/46 Q 80 elevation; 80
Bolois 4 7 in
rounds/minute km (10 nm). weight of shell 21 kg
to 1 8 5
1 or 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 in Nala) 0, 90 elevation, 300
rounds/minute to 2 km (6 6 nm). weight of shell 96 kg 1
2 Rheinmetall 20 mm, 55' elevation; 900 rounds/minute to 2 km
anti aircraft shell 24 kg weight of
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32or LAS 3 (2 triple) tubes (none in I
Nala) O 2 Mk 44 (or A244S), anti-submarine; active/passive
1
homing to 6 km (3 3 nm) at 30 knots, warhead 34 kg
A/S mortars: Bofors 375 mm twin-barrelled trainable 9, 54
1
Eiika, lange 600 m and Nelli, range 3 600 m
1
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Knebworth Corvus 8-tubed
trainable Chaff launchers 0, radar distraction or centroid modes
to 1 km 1 TMk 6, torpedo decoy
ESM MEL Susie 1 ,
radar intercept
Fire control: GFCS has Signaal LIROD laser/TV directors,
Signaal Daisy action data automation
Radars: Air/surface search Signaal DA 05 O, E/F band, range
1 37 km (75 nm) for 2 nV target
Surface search Racal Decca AC 1 229 O, I band, range 88 km (48
nm}
Fire control Signaal WM 28 ©, l/J band; range 46 km (25 nm)
Sonars: Signaal PHS 32, hull mounted, active search and attack, MALAHAYATI 1984, Royal Australian Air Force
medium frequency
Programmes: Ordered August 1975 Officially rated as Corvettes Structure: Nala is fitted with a folding hangar/landing deck,
Helicopters: 1 NBO 105 (A/a/a only) <B NEVESBU design makers Machinefabriek Oldenzaal BV. Netherlands
4EX-US "CLAUD JONES" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SAMADIKUN (ex-USS Jo/rr) fl Perry DE 1034) 341 Avondale Marine Ways 1 Oct 1957 29 July 1958 5 May 1959
M ARTADI N ATA (ex- USSC/rar/es Berry DEI 035) 342 American S B Co, Toledo, Ohio 29 Oct 1958 17 Mar 1959 25 Nov 1959
MONGIIMSIDI (ex-USS Claud Jones DE 1033) 343 Avondale Marine Ways 1 June 1957 27 May 1958 10 Feb 1959
NGURAH RAI (ex USS /Wc/Moms DE 1036) 344 American S B Co, Toledo, Ohio 5 Nov 1958 26 May 1959 4 Mar 1960
Displacement, tons: 1 720 standard, 1 968 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 310 387-18
(95 118-55)
Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks Morse 38ND 81 8 diesels, 9 200
hp, 1 shaft
2 GeneralMotors 16V 71 (Monginsidi only)
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 3 000 at 18 knots
Complement: 171 (12 officers)
m^^
Guns: 1 US 3 in (76 mm)/50 Mk 34 O, 85 elevation, 50
rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (7 nm). weight of shell 6 kg
2 USSR 37 mm/63 (twin) ©, 80 elevation, 160 rounds/minute
-0.^ ^gl^
to 9 km (5 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
2 USSR 25 mm/80 (twin) ©, 85' elevation, 270 rounds/minute
to 3 km (1 6nm). weight of shell 34 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O Probably fires MARTADINATA (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
Honeywell Mk 46, anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 2 Hedgehog 24-tuhed launchers 9, range 350 m.
warhead 26 kg
Countermeasures: ESM WLR C (except Samadikun). radar 1
warning
Firecontrol: Mk 70 for guns Mk 105 for A/S weapons
Radars: Air search Westinghouse SPS 6E 9. D band, range 146
km (80 nm) (for fightei)
Surface search Raytheon SPS 5D O, G/H band
Raytheon SPS 4 (Ngurah Rai). G/H band
Navigation Racal Decca 1226: band I
Fire control Lockheed SPG 52 O, K band
Sonars: EDO (Samadikun). SQS 45V (Martadinata). SOS 39V
(Monginsidi) SQS 42V (Ngurah Rai). hull-mounted; active
search and attack, medium/high frequency
Programmes: Samadikun transferred 20 February 973, Martad- 1
inata.31 January 1974, Monginsidi and Ngurah Rai 16
December 1 974 All refitted at Subic Bay 1 979-82
Operational: Being replaced by 'Van Spei|k class and paid off
into reserve
SAMADIKUN 5/1985. G Jacobs
Shipborneaircraft— Light forces/ INDONESIA 269
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 3 Aerosp,iti,ile SA 31 8B Aloiiellf. II
Operational speed: knots (205 kmjh)
1 1 1
Service ceiling; 10 825 ft (3 300 m)
Range: 190nm (350km)
Role/Weapon systems: Embarj^ed for liaison duties and training Sensors: None. Weapons
Unarmed
Numbers/Type; 3 Aerospatiale SA 31 6B Aloiiette III
Operational speed: 3 knots (210kmlh)
1 1
Service ceiling: 10 500 ft (3 200m)
.^K
Range: 290 nm (540 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Embarked for support duties Sensors None Weapons Unarmed iK
TODAK 7 11983. P D Jones
Numbers/Type: 4 Bell 47J
Operational speed: lAknox^ (1 37 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 13 200 ft (4 025 m)
Range; 261 nm (483 km)
Role/Weapon systems; Embarked for survey ship liaison duties Sensors None Weapons. 4 "DAGGER" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT- MISSILE)
Unarmed
IV1ANDAU621 BADIK623
Numbers/Type; 26 Nurtanio (Aerospatiale) NAS-332 Super Puma. REIMCONG622 KERIS624
Operational speed; 1 51 knots (279 kmlh)
Service ceiling; 5 090 ft (•* 600m;
1
Range: 335 nm (620 km) Displacement, tons; 270 full load
Role/Weapon systems: ASW and assault operations with secondary role in utility and SAR; ASVW Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 64 7 < 23.9 » 7 5 (50.2 > 7 3-23)
development possible with Exocet or similar: some still on order Sensors: Thomson -CSF radar and Main machinery: General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine. 2 500 hp, 2
1 MTU 1 2V331 TC81 diesels;
Alcatel dipping sonar in some Weapons ASW, 2 Mk 46 torpedoes or depth bombs ASV, 2 240 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
planned for future
Speed, knots; 41 gas: 7 diesel Range, miles: 2 000 at 7 knots
1 1
Complement; 43 (7 officers)
Numbers/Type; 3 Nurtanio (MBB) NBC 05C 1
Operational speed; 1 1 3 knots (210 kmlh) Missiles; SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet, inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm)
Service ceiling; 9 845 ft (3 000m) at 9 Mach. warhead 1 65 kg
Range: 407 nm (754km) Guns; 1 Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk 1 ,
75° elevation, 200 rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 3 nm}, weight of shell
Role/Weapon systems; Embarked for liaison and support duties Sensors. None Weapons 2 4 kg
Unarmed 1 Bofors 40 mm/70, 90' elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 6 nm), weight of shell 2 4 kg
2 Rheinmetall 20 mm
Numbers/Type; 4 Westland Wasp HAS Mk
1 ( 1
Fire Control; SeleniaNA-1 8 optronic director
Operational speed; 96 knots (177 kmlh) Radars; Surface search Racal Decca 1 226, band, range 88 I km (48 nm)
Service ceiling; 1 2 200 ft (3 720m) Fire control Signaal WM
28, l/J band, range 46 km (25 nm)
Range; 263 nm (488km)
Role/ Weapon systems: Shipborne ASW helicopter weapons carrier and reconnaissance. SAR and Programmes: PSMM Mk 5 craft ordered from Korea-Tacoma Masan, Republic of Korea First pair
utility as secondary roles. Preferred replacement is Westland Navy Lynx Sensors; None. Weapons:
completed 20 July 1 979 and delivered October 1 979 Second pair completed February 980 1
ASW; 1 or 2 ' Mk 44/46 torpedoes, depth bombs or mines.
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE) e V|
Numbers/Type: 3 Boeing 737 200 Surveiller ^gL^'fl J^'
M
Operational speed: 462 knots (856 kmlh) [t.
Serviceceiling: 50 000ft (15240m)
Range: 2 530 nm (4 688 km)
.
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Role/Weapon systems: Land-based for long-range maritime surveillance roles. Sensors: 2
Motorola APS-1 35(v) SLAM MR radars, various specialist radars Weapons Unarmed,
"
m%m ^^^I^B
POumbers/Type: 2/6 GAP Searchmasler B/L
1
Operational speed: 68 knots (31 7 km/h)
1
Serviceceiling: 21 000 ft ('6 400 m;
Range: 730 nm (1 352 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Short-range maritime patrol. EEZ protection and anti smuggler duties RENCONG 1984. Royal Australian An Force
Sensors Nose-mounted search radar, Weapons: Unarmed,
Numbers /Type: 4 Grumman HU-16B Albatross.
Operational speed: 205 knots (379 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 21 000 ft (6 400 m) 2 + 2"PB 57" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO/GUN)
Range: 2 850 nm (3 280 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Peacetime role as SAR amphibian, in wartime could operate for ASW, ANDAU650 SINGA651 KAKAP652 AJAK653
surface search and combat rescue tasks Sensors Search radar Weapons Generally unarmed but
can carry depth bombs or iron' bombs Displacement, tons; 423 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 90 6 25 Q2(58 1 7 6-28)
1
Numbers/Type: 1 Lockheed C 130H MP Hercules Mam machinery: 2 MTU 16V956 TB92 diesels, 8 260 hp. 2 shafts
Operational speed: 325 knots (602 kmlh). Speed, knots; 27 Range, miles; 6 1 00 at 5 knots. 2 200 at 27 knots 1
Service ceiling: 33 000 ft (^70 060 m; Complement; 42 (3 officers)
Range: 4 250 nm (7876km) Guns; 1 Bofors 57mm/70Mk2. 75 elevation, 220 rounds/ minute to 17 km ^9 3nm), weight of shell
Role/Weapon systems: Long-range maritime reconnaissance role, two extra on order Sensors 2.4 kg,
Search/weather radar. Weapons: Unarmed Bofors 40 mm/70. 90 elevation, 300 lounds/minute to 1 2 km ("6 6 nm), weight of shell
1 96 kg
2 Rheinmetall 20 mm
Numbers/Type: 1 6 Northrop F-5E Tiger II
—
Torpedoes; 2 21 in (533 mm) tubes (ASW craft only), AEG SUT; anti-submarine, active/passive
Operational speed: 940 knots (1 740 kmlh). homing to 1 2 km (6 6 nm) at 35 knots, 28km (15 nm) at 23 knots, warhead 250 kg
Serviceceiling: 51 800ft (15 790m) Countermeasures; Decoys CSEE Dagaie single trainable launcher, automatic dispenser for IR
Range: 300 nm (556 km). flares and Chaff, H/J band
Role/Weapon systems: Fleet air defence and strike fighter: recently formed "naval co-operation ESM Thomson-CSF, radar warning
unit". Sensors: Al radar. Weapons: AD, 2 AIM-9 Sidewinder, 2 - 20 mm cannon Strike; 3 175 Fire control; LIOD optronic [Andau and Singa) NA 18 optronic director
director Selenia
tons of underwater stores (remaindei)
Radars; Surface search Racal Decca 2459, band I
Fiie control Signaal 22, l/J band WM
Sonars: Signaal PHS 32, active search and attack, medium frequency
LIGHT FORCES
Note: It IS reported Tohok 829 and Sembi/ang 830) may have
Comment; Class ordered from Lurssen/Burmester in 1 982 First launched and shipped incomplete
that two ex- Soviet "Kronshtadt" class (
toP T Pal Surabaya for fitting out in January 1 984 Second shipped July 1 984 Numbers 1 3. 4
been resurrected m 988
,
1
SAR craft for the Maritime Security Agency Numbers 2 and 6 are naval 'Combattante I"
and 5 are
ASW boats and numbers 7-8 are "Combattante H* patrol versions being assembled at Surabaya
naval craft completed in April 1988. second in August 1988 Last two should complete
3 Ex-YUGOSLAV "KRALJEVICA" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) First
August 1 989 and January 1 990 Also see MSA Section
in
LAJANG (ex PER 515) 819 TODAK {exPBR 518)822
DORANG (ex PER 514) 822
Displacement, tons: 95 standard; 245 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 141.4 « 20 7 - 5.5(43.1 6 3 • 17) •
Main machinery; 2 MAN W
8V 30/38 diesels. 3 300 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 9 Range, miles; 500 at 1 2 knots
1 1
Complement: 52 (4 officers)
Guns: US 2 m (76 mm) 150:
1 85' elevation. 20 lounds/mmute to 1 2 km ('6 6 nm), weight of shell
6 kg.
1 Bofors 40 mm/60 4—1 2.7 mm (2 twin) MGs
A/S mortars; 2 — 24-tubed Hedgehogs; range 350 m. warhead 26 kg.
Depth charges; 2 racks.
Radars; Surface search; Decca 974; band I
Sonars: US QCU 2; hull-mounted; active attack; high frequency
Comment; Purchased and transferred March-Apr 1959 All built at Tito SY Being placed in
reserve ANDAU (n 1987. LOrssen
270 INDONESIA/ Light forces — Amphibious forces
1 Ex-US "PC 461 "CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 2 FAIREY MARINE "SPEAR" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
HIU (ex USS Malvein PC 580) 805 Displacement, tons: 4 3
Dimensions, feet (metres): 29 8 9 2 - 2 6 ('5 / 28 -
8)
Displacement, tons: 280 standard; 450 full load Main machinery: 2 diesels, 360 hp
Dimensions, feet (metres): 173 7 « 23 < 10 8 (53 ' 7 ' 3.3) Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 200 at 26 knots
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2-278 diesels; 2 880 bhp: 2 shafts Complement: 4
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 5 000 at knots 1
Complement: 54 Comment: Purchased in 1 973 74
Guns: ~3 m (76 mm) /50: 85" elevation, 20 tounds/minute to
1 1 2 km ('6 6 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
4 - 25 mm 2 (twin) IWGs 5 BOEING JETFOILS
A/S mortars: 24 tubed Hedgehogs, range 350 m, warhead 26 kg
Depth charges: 4 prO|ectors: 4 racks
Radars: Surface search Raytheon SPS 0. G band 1
BIMASAMUDERA1 +4
Navigation Decca, band I
Displacement, tons: 7 full load1 1
Sonars: Hull-mounted; active attack; high frequency
Dimensions, feet (metres): 102 » 30 x 17.5/7 8 ('57 x 9 7 x 5.3/2 4)
Comment: Built by Albina Eng. and M-, Portland, Oregon Commissioned 26 September 1943,
Main machinery: 2 Allison 501 K20A gas turbines; 7 560 hp, 2 General Motors 8V92 Tl diesels;
transferred in IVIarch 1 960 900 hp for cruising; 2 shafts; water|et pumps
Speed, knots: 48 Range, miles: 900 at 40 knots 1 500 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 1 2
Military lift: 100 troops
Guns: Combinations of 1 Bofors 40 mm/60 1 Rheinmetall 20 mm 2—12 7 mm MGs.
Radars: Navigation Decca, band I
Comment: First ordered for evaluation in sundry naval and civilian roles including gunboat and
troop transporter Launched 22 October 1 981 arrived Indonesia January 1 982 for start of trials in
.
March In 1983 further tout ordered from Boerng for delivery in 1984, 1985 and 1986, last two
commissioned in October 1 986 Option reported as being taken on a further six empty hulls to be
fitted out by P B. Pabrik Kapal but this does not seem to have happened Plans to increase the total
to 47 also seem to have been abandoned
HIU 7/7983. P D Jones
8 Ex-AUSTRALIAN "ATTACK" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
SIBARAU H MAS BanrfoAer)
(ex 847 Walkers, Australia 14 Dec 1968
SILIMAN (ex-HMAS4fc/7er) 848 Walkers, Australia 15 May 1968
SIGALU (ex-HU^SBatncade) 857 Walkers, Australia 26 Oct 1968
SILEA(ex HMAS/lcure) 858 Evans Deakin 24 Apr 1968
SIRIBUA (ex HMAS Bomfcarc/) 859 Walkers, Australia 5 Nov 1968
SIADA (eX'HMkS Barbette) 861 Walkers, Australia 16 Aug 1968
SIKUDA (ex-HMAS/l«ac*) 863 Evans Deakin 17 Nov 1967
SIGUROT (ex-HMAS /Issa;/) 864 Evans Deakin 12July 1968
Displacement, tons: 1 46 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^01 b ' 20 1 2 (32 8 6 1 -2 2)
Main machinery: 2 Davey Paxman Ventura 16-YJCM diesels; 3 500 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 21 Range, miles: 1 220 at 1 3 knots
Complement: 19 (3 officers)
Guns:1^0mm 2— 125mmMGs BOEING JETFOIL 1987
Radars: Surface search Decca 91 6, l/J band
Comment: Transferred from RAN after refit Batidolier 16 November 1973, Archer in 1974,
Barricade March 1 982, Acute 6 May 1 983, Bombard September 1 983, Attack 22 February 1 985
(te-commissioned 24 May 1985), Barbette February 1985, Assail February 1986. All carry AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
rocket/flare launchers
Note: This section includes some vessels of the Military Sealih Command — Kolinlamil
7 Ex-US "LST1-511" and "512-1152" CLASSES
Name No Builders Commissioned
TELUKLANGSA(ex USSiSr 1128} 501 Chicago Bridge and 9 Mar 1945
Iron Works
TELUK BAJUR (ex-USS iS7 676) 502 Chicago Bridge and 29 May 1944
Iron Works
TELUK KAU (ex-USS 7,57652) 504 Chicago Bridge and 1 Jan 1945
Iron Works
TELUK TOMINI (ex-My Inagua Crest. 508 Charleston NY 22 Dec 1942
ex-MM Brunei. ex-USS
7/1983. PD Jones Bledsoe County. LST 356)
TELUK SINDORO (ex Liberian 509 American Bridge Co. 30 June 1944
6DE HAVILLAND "CARPENTARIA" CLASS Inagua Shipper. ex-USS Presque Isle. Pennsylvania
(COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) APB 44, ex LST 678. ex Teluk Ratai)
TELUK SALEH 510 Chicago Bridge and 25 Mar 1944
(ex-DSS Clark County. LST 601) Ironworks
Name , No Builders Commissioned TELUK BONE 511 American Bridge Co. 6 Dec 1944
SAMADAR 851 Hawker--De Havilland Australia Aug 1976 {ex-USS Iredell County. LST 839) Pennsylvania
SASILA 852 Hawker--De Havilland Australia Sep 1976
SABOLA 853 Hawker--De Havilland Australia Oct 1976 Displacement, tons: 1 653 standard; 4 080 full load
SAWANGI 854 Hawker--De Havilland Australia Nov 1976 Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 SO- 14/700" 152 '43)
SADARIN 855 Hawker- De - Havilland Australia Jan 1977 Main machinery: General Motors 1 2-567A diesels; 1 800 bhp, 2 shafts
SALMANETI 856 Hawker--De Havilland Australia Jan 1977
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles; 1 1 000 at 1 knots
1 1
Complement: 1 9 (accommodation for 266)
1
Displacement, tons: 27
Military lift: 2 100 tons
Dimensions, feet (metres): 51 5 15 7-43 (15 7 • 48 •
13)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V331 diesels, 1 360 bhp
Speed, knots: 29 Range, miles: 950 at 8 knots 1
Guns: 7 —40 mm 2 20 mm (Teluk Langsa) 6 — 37 mm (remarnder)
Complement: 10 Older units and previously unarmed ships now fitted with ex-Soviet 37 mm guns.
Radars: Surface search SPS 21 (Teluk Tommi. Teluk Sindoro)
Guns: 2 — 1 2 7 mm MGs
SPS 53 (Teluk Saleh. Teluk Bone) SO-1 (Teluk Kau) SO 6 (Teluk Langsa)
Radars: Surface search Decca. I band
Comment: Programmes: Teluk Ba/ur. Teluk Saleh and 7e/6//r6o/7e transferred inJune1961 (and purchased 22
First delivered June 1976 Endurance 4-5 days May all have been transferred to the
February 1979). Teluk Kau and Teluk Langsa m July ^ 970
Maritime Police
Operational: Teluk Ba/ur and Teluk Tomini in Military Sealift Command and are classified as LCCs
SAWANG 79SO. P D Jones TELUK BONE 12/1982
Amphibious forces Survey ships / INDONESIA 271
6TACOMATYPE LST 40+ LCMs
N.inif No Builders Commissioned Displacement, tons: 62
TELUK SEMANGKA 512 Korea -Tacoma, Masan 20 Jan 1981 Main machinery: 2 Gray Marine diesels. 250 shp
TELUK PENJU 513 Korea-Tacoma, Masan 20 Jan 1981 Speed, knots; 8
TELUK MANDAR 514 Korea-Tacoma, Masan July 1981
TELUK SAMPIT 515 Korea-Tacoma, Masan June 1981 Comment: A programme which has continued since 1 960 although some of the details may have
TELUK BANTEN 516 Korea Tacoma, Masan May 1982 changed.
TELUK ENDE 517 Korea-Tacoma, Masan 2 Sep 1982
Displacement, tons: 3 750 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 - 47 2 13 8 f/OO - 14.4 - 4 2)
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 6 860 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 7 500 at 1 3 knots
Complement: 90
1
2 + 2 + (8) TRIPARTITE TYPE (MINE WARFARE VESSELS)
(1 3 officers)
Military lift: 1 800 tons (including 17 MBTs), 2 LCVPs, 200 troops
PULAU RENGAT71 PULAU RUPAT71: 713 714
Guns: 2 —40 mm (with GRP canopies) 2 Rhemmetall 20 mm
Displacement, tons: 51 standard, 588 full load
Helicopters: 1 Westland Wasp, 3 NAS-332 Super Pumas can be carried in last pair Dimensions, feet (metres): 168 9 29 2 « 8 2 fS/ 5 fi 9 • 25)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 396 TC 82 diesels, auxiliary propulsion, 3 gas turbine generators,
Programmes: First four ordered in June 1979, last pair June 1 981 2 400 hp motors with 2 retractable Schottel propulsors, 2 bow thrusters
Structure: No hangar in Teluk Semangka and Teluk Mandar Two hangars in Te/ukEnde First four Speed, knots: 5; 7 auxiliary propulsion Range, miles: 3 000 at 2 knots
1 1
ordered June 1 979, last pair June 1981 The last pair differ in silhouette having drowned exhausts Complement: 45 50
in place of funnels and having their LCVPs carried forward of the bridge
Operational: Battalion of marines can be embarked if no tanks are carried One of the class is fitted Guns: 2 Rhemmetall 20 mm An additional short range missile system may be added for patrol duties
out as a hospital ship and the last pair act as Command ships second 20 mm gun
or a
Countermeasures: MCM Oropesa mechanical sweep gear, magnetic and acoustic sweeps. Ibis V
minehunting system, 2 PAP 104 Mk 4 minehunting vehicles
Radars: Navigation Racal Decca AC 229C; band 1 I
Sonars: Thomson Sintra TSM 2022, active minehunting, high frequency
Programmes: Ordered from Van der Giessen de-Noord, Alblasserdam, first on 29 March 985, laid 1
*•¥! W down 22 July 985 and launched 23 July 987 Second ordered 30 August 985, laid down 5
December
1 1
985 and launched 27 August 987 Both handed over 26 March 988 and sailed for
1 1
Indonesia 18 August 1988 These are not the Netherlands Vlaardingen and Willemstad whose
1
1
1
laying down was delayed as a result of the Indonesian order More are to be built in series
production in Indonesia The final total may be up to 2 1
Structure: There are differences in design between these ships and the European Tripartites apart ',
from their propulsion Deck -houses and general layout are different as they will be required to act as
minehunters, minesweepers and patrol ships Hull construction is GRP shock proven Tripartite
TELUK PENJU 1981.JohnRome design
Operational: Endurance, 15 days Automatic operations, navigation and recording systems,
Thomson-CSF Naviplot tactical display A 5 ton container can be shipped, stored for varying
1 JAPANESE TYPE LST tasks — research, patrol, extended diving, drone control
Name No Builders Commissioned
TELUK AMBOIIMA 503 Sasebo, Japan 17 Mar 1961
Displacement, tons: 2 378 standard, 4 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 327 • 50 - 1 5 ('99 7 « 75,3 - 4 6)
Main machinery: 2 MAN V6V 22,30 diesels, 3 200 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 13 Range, miles: 4 000 at 13 1 knots
1
Complement: 88
Military lift: 21 2 troops, 2 100 tons
Guns: 6 — 37 mm; anti-aircraft
Programmes: Launched on 1 7 March 1 961 and transferred in June 1 961
Structure: A faster copy of US "LST 511" class with 30 ton crane forward of bridge.
Operational: Military Sealift Command
PULAU RUPAT 61 1988, J L M van der Burg
SURVEY SHIPS
1 Ex-BRITISH "HECLA" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
DEWA KEMBAR 932 Yarrow and Co , Blythswood 5 May 1966
(ex HMS Hydra)
Displacement, tons; 1 91 5 light, 2 733 full load
TtLUKAMLUINA 1 1 11988. van Ginderen Collection Dimensions, feet (metres): 260 49 5 4 ('79 J ' /5
1 I 4 7; 1
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 3 Paxman Ventura 1 2-cyl Vee turbocharged diesels; 3 840 bhp, 1
motor, 2 000 shp; shaft, bow thruster
1
2LCUTYPE Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 1 2 000 at 1 knots 1
Complement; 117(14 officers)
Radars; Navigation Kelvin Hughes Type 1006, band
DORE580 AMURANG58I I
Helicopters: 1 Westland Wasp
Displacement, tons: 1 82 standard, 275 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 125 7 32 8 5.5(38 3
Comment: Transferred 18 April 1986 for refit Commissioned in Indonesian Navy 10 September
JO 18)
Main machinery; 2 diesels; 600 hp; 2 shafts
1986 SATCOM fitted Two survey launches on davits
Speed, knots; 8
Complement: 17
Military lift: 4 light tanks or 9 trucks
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
Comment: Military Sealift Command Built by Koineubeig SY, Austria in 1968 Doubtful
operational status Two of same class are civilian operated in West Irian
3LCUS
KUPANG582 DILI 583 NUSANTARA584
Displacement, tons: 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 140 7 « 29 9 4 6 (42 9 - ' 9 1 ' 1 4)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2 Range, miles; 700 at 1 knots 1
Complement; 1 7
Military lift: 200 tons
Comment: Built at Naval Training Centre, Surabaya in 1 978 80 Military Sealift Command. DEWA KEMBAR 911986. W Sarton
272 INDONESIA / Survey ships — Service forces
0+3 HYDROGRAPHIC/RESEARCH SHIPS Guns: 4 USSR 3.9 in (W0mm)/56: 40° elevation; 1 5 rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of
shell 13 5 kg.
Commissioned
8 — 1 20 rounds/minute to 8 km f4,4nm^; weight
57 mm/70 (4 twin); 90' elevation; of shell 2.8 kg.
Nnnip No Builders 8—25 mm/80 (4 twin); 85" elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6nm).
BARUNAJAYA1 — CMN, Cherbourg Aug 1989 Radars: Air/surface search: Slim Net, E/F band.
BARUNAJAYA2 — CMN, Cherbourg Nov 1989 Surface search: RCA SPN 11 (CR-103); l/J band
BARUI\IAJAYA3 CMN, Cherbourg Feb 1990
Navigation Don 2; band I
Fire control: Sun Visor B; G/H band
Displacement, tons: 180 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 198.2 ' 38 « 14 8 ('504 « 11.6 ' 4 5) Programmes: Transferred from the USSR to Indonesia in 1 962, arriving in Indonesia in July
Main machinery: 2 Niigata/SEMT-Pielstick 5 PA 5 L 5 diesels: 1 700 hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers Operational: A submarine support ship, escort vessel and maintenance tender. Currently used as
Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 7 500 at 2 knots 1
patrol ship.
Complement: 24 plus 26 scientists
Comment: Ordered from La Manche. Dieppe in February 1 985 by the office of Technology. Ministry
of Industry and Research Badly delayed by the closing down of the original shipbuilders (ACM,
Dieppe) and construction has now been taken over by CMN Planned launch dates are 10 April,
3 July and 30 October 1 989 Bawnajaya 1. is to be employed entirely on hydrography, the second
will be employed on oceanography and the third will combine both tasks.
RATULANGI (old number) 1981. John Rowe
1 SUBMARINE TENDER
Name No Builders Commissioned
MULTATULI 561 IshikawajimaHarima Heavy Industries Co Ltd Aug 1961
BARUNAJAYA . CMN, Cherbourg
Displacement, tons: 3 220 standard; 6 741 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 365 3 « 52.5 ^ 23 (1 1 1 4 16 7) •
Main machinery: Burmeister & Wain diesel; 5 500 bhp. 1 shaft
1
Name No Builders Commissioned Speed, knots: 18 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 16 knots
BURUJULASAD 931 Schlichting. Lubeck-Travemunde 1967 Complement: 130
Displacement, tons: 2 50 full load 1
Guns: 8 USSR 37 mm/63 (2 twin. 4 single). 85" elevation; 160 rounds/minute to 9 km (5 nm).
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 5 37 4 5 ('82 2 - - 1 1 ? 7 4 3 5) weight of shell 7 kg
Main machinery: 4 MAN V6V 22/30 diesels. 6 850 bhp; 2 shafts 8—12 7 mm MGs
Speed, knots: 9 1 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 5 knots
1 1
Radars: Surface search Ball End. E/F band, range 37 km (20 nm)
Complement: 101 (13officers) plus 28 scientists Navigation band I
Radars: Surface search Decca TM 262. band I
Helicopters: 1 Bell 47J Helicopters: 1 SA 31 6BAIouette II, -^ ^ ^.-
Comment: Burujulasad was launched in August 1965. her equipment includes laboratories for Programmes: Built as a submarine tender Launched on 15 May 1961 Delivered to Indonesia
oceanic and meteorological research and a cartographic room. Carries one LCVP and three August 1961
surveying motor boats Modernisation: Original after 76 mm mounting replaced by helicopter deck
Structure: Living and working spaces air-conditioned
Operational: Capacity for replenishment at sea (fuel oil. fresh water, provisions, ammunition, naval
stores and personnel) Medical and hospital facilities Now used as fleet flagship (Eastern Force)
and is fitted with ICS-3 communications
L^-
BURUJULASAD (old number) 1978. Indonesian Navy
MULTATULI 1980. P. D.Jones
Name Builders Commissioned
BIMASAKTI Amels SY. Makkum, Netherlands 10 Oct 1984
SERVICE FORCES
Displacement, tons: 000 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 196,2 ^2 6 ' • ^^ 8 (59 8 13 3 6)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 3 000 hp 1 Ex-US "ACHELOUS" CLASS (REPAIR SHIP)
Speed, knots: 14 5
Complement: 46 1 hydrographic staff)
( Name No Builders Commissioned
JAYAWIJAYA(ex USS/ls^ar/, 921 Chicago Bridge and Iron Co 15 Mar 1945
Comment: Ordered 1 5 December 1 982 Laid down June 1 983 Government service. ex-ARL30.ex-LST 1131)
~''^
Displacement, tons: 625 light; 4 325 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 » 50 < 14 ('?00 15 3 » 4 3)
Name No. Builders Commissioned Main machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2-567A diesels; 1 800 bhp. 2 shafts
JALANIDHI 933 Sasebo Heavy Industries 12 Jan 1963 Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 1 7 000 at 7 knots
1
Complement: 180 (1 1 officers)
Displacement, tons: 985 full load Cargo capacity: 300 tons. 60 ton crane
Dimensions, feet (metres): 76 8 31 2 14 /S.? 9
1 1 •
95 4 3;
Main machinery: MAN G6V 30/42 diesel 000 bhp
1 1
Guns: 8 Bofors 40 mm/ 56 (2 quad), 45° elevation; 160 rounds/mmute to 1 1 km (6 nm), weight of
Speed, knots: 1 5 1 shell 9 kg
Complement: 38 (12 officers) plus 26 scientists Radars: Air/surface search: Sperry SPS 53, l/J band
Radars: Navigation, Nikkon Denko; band I
Navigation Raytheon 1 900; l/J band
IFF UPX12B
Comment: Launched in 1962 Oceanographic research ship with hydiomet facilities Three ton
boom aft Operated by Hydrographic Office Programmes: from 1 956-66 She was recommissioned and reached Vietnam in 1 967 to
In reserve
Flotilla One. She was used by the US Navy and Vietnamese Navy working up
support River Assault
the Mekongsupport of the Cambodian operations in May 1970 Transferred on lease to
in
Indonesia at Guam on 31 August 1 971 and purchased 22 February 1 979
Structure: Bow doors welded shut. Carries two LCVPs,
COMMAND AND SUPPORT SHIPS
1 Ex-SOVIET"DON" CLASS (SUBMARINETENDER)
RATULANGI (ex-Kartashov) 400
Displacement, tons: 5 00 standard: 6 900 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 459 3 57 7 - 17 7 (140 "
17.6 -
5.4)
Main machinery: 4 diesels. 8 000 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 21 000 at
1 knots 1
Complement: 300 JAYAWIJAYA 1978. Indonesian Navy
Service forces — Customs patrol craft / INDONESIA 273
1 REPLENISHMENTTANKER 1 SAILTRAINING SHIP
Name No Builders Commissioned Name Builders Commissioned
SORONG 911 Tiogir SY, Yugoslavia Apr 1965 DEWARUTJI H C Stulcken & Sofin, Hamburg 9 July 1953
Measurement, tons: 5 00 dwt, 4 090 gross
1 Displacement, tons: 81 standard; 1 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 367 4 - 50.5 ^ 2\S(112 - 75 4 > 6.6) Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 36 2 pp. 191,2oa 31 2 13 9 ('4/ 5; 5S5 » 9.5 4.2)
Main machinery: diesel, shaft
1 1 Main macfiinery: MAN diesel. 600 bhp; shaft
1 1
Speed, knots: 1 5 Speed, knots: 10 5
Cargo capacity: 4 200 tons fuel. 300 tons water Complement: (includes 78 midshipmen)
1 1
Guns: 4—1 2,7 mm (2 twin) MGs.
Radars: Navigation: Don; I band. Comment: Barquentine of steel construction Sail area, 1 305 sq yards {i 091 sq m) Launched on
24 January 1953.
Comment: Has underway replenlsfiment facilities.
SORONG i980. P D Jones
1 Ex-SOVIET"KHOBI" CLASS (HARBOUR TANKER)
PAKAN BARU {ex-Aragua) 909
Displacement, tons: 1 525 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 206 6 33 4 8 ("65 1 ?0 ? • 4 5)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 600 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 37 (4 officers)
Cargo capacity: 550 tons dieso
Guns: 4— 12,7 mm (2 twin) MGs
Radars: Navigation: Neptun, I band
Comment: Transferred 1 959 The survivor of three
DEWARUTJI 7/ 7986. W. Donko
FLOATING DOCKS
Comment: There are three large floating docks in Surabaya which are used for naval purposes
MISCELLANEOUS
6"TISZA"CLASS(AKL)
TUGS
TALAUD951 NATUNA953 KARIMUNDSA957
NUSATELU952 TELUKMENTAWA1956 KARIMATA960 1 Ex-US "CHEROKEE" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 2 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 258 4 x 35.4 " 15.1 {78.8 ' 70.8 » 4 6) RAKATA (ex USS/Wef7om/neeATF73) 922
Main machinery: 1 MAN S-cyl diesel; 1 000 bhp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 3 000 at 1 knots
1 1
Displacement, tons: 235 standard. 640 full load
1 1
Complement: 26 Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 38 5 17 (62 5 717-52)
Cargo capacity: 875 tons dry; 1 1 tons liquid Mam machinery: 4 All is Chalmers/ Genera Motors I 1 2- 278 A diesels with electric drive. 3 000 bhp
Guns: 4—1 2 7 mm (2 twin) MGs Speed, knots: 5 1
Radars: Navigation Spin Trough; I band Complement: 67
Guns: 1US 3 m (76mm)lbQi. 2 Bofors 40 mm/60 aft 4— 25 mm (2 twin) (bridge wings).
Comment: Built in Hungary All transferred in 1963/64 Of Soviet "Keyla" class design Military
Radars: Surface search: Raytheon SPS 58. G/H band-
Sealift Command since 978 1
Comment: Launched on 1 4 February 1 942 by United Eng Alameda Commissioned 25 September
1 942 Transferred at San Diego in March 1 961
Name No Builders Commissioned
2TRANSP0RTS LAMPOBATANG 934 Ishikawaiima-Harima Sep 1961
TANGUNG PANDAN (ex-Nya Dhien) 971 Displacement, tons: 54 light. 280 full load
1
TANGUNGOISII\IA(ex-6tmunffD/5r/) 972 Dimensions, feet (metres): 92 3 23 2 1 1 3 ('26 2
•
7 / 3 4)
Main machinery: 2 MAN diesels. 600 bhp. 2 shafts
Measurement, tons: 8 000 grt Speed, knots: Range, miles: 000 at 1 knots
1 1 1 1
Complement: 1 3
Comment: Passenger purchased in 1978 Ex-Mecca pilgrim transports
liners now used for troop
transfers between islands Unarmed with two Decca navigation radars Comment: Ocean tug Launched in April 1 961
Name No Builders Commissioned
TAMBORA (Army) 935 lshlkawa|ima Harima June 1961
BROMO 936 Ishikawajima-Harima Aug 1961
1 CABLE SHIP
Displacement, tons: 1 50 light; 250 full load
Name Builders Commissioned Dimensions, feet (metres): 79 21 7 97(24.7 66-
BIDUK J & K Smit. Kinderijk 30 July 1952 Main machinery: 2 MAN diesels; 600 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 690 at 1
1 5 knots
Displacement, tons: 1 250 standard Complement: 1 5
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 3 2 39 5 - 11,5/65 72 3.5)
Main machinery: triple expansion engine;
1 1 600 Ihp, 1 shaft Comment: Harbour tugs
Speed, knots: 12
Complement: 66
Comment; Launched on 30 October 1951 Cable layer, lighthouse tender, and multi-purpose CUSTOMS PATROL CRAFT
auxiliary
7 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
BC 2001 -2007
2 BUOY TENDERS
Displacement, tons: 70 3 full load
MAJANG MIZAN Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 5 17
7-55 (28 5 5.4 - ?,7J
Mam machinery: 2 MTU 2V 331 TC 92 diesels; 2 440 hp, 2 shafts
1
Displacement, tons: 2 1 50 full load Speed, knots: 29 7
Dimensions, feet (metres): 255,9 > 44 9 > 1 3,1 /7 S /3 7 « 4; Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
Complement: 70
Comment: Built CMN Cherbourg to Lurssen design. Ordered in January 1979 Last two
Comment: Have three 20 ton derricks and a survey launch. commissioned 7 November 1980 (2006) and 10 February 1981 (2007),
274 INDONESIA / Customs patrol craft — Army craft
6 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT M\"-wmfTWW^
•—^ b.- TT^
BC 7001 6
Main machinery: 2 MTU cliesels, 2 260 hp 2 shafts
.^ l^"*^il M** ^ TT
Comment: Buill by Scheepswetven van Langebrugge in 1981 Details as "eOOO" class with ^nn
different diesels.
jiBr^«j:i
IF 1980. P. D.Jones
MARITIME SECURITY AGENCY
-jniM, -'-~-^Hi^^HH^H^HHHi^H^HMBi^^HH^^^^^^^^^V*T5^^tllA^HHn^^ Note: Established in 1978 to control the 200 mile EEZ and to maintain navigational aids. Comes
under the Military Sea Communications Command
3 + 1 + (4) LURSSEN "PB 57" CLASS
3C7001 1011981. van Ginderen Collection
Displacement, tons: 41 6 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 190 6 « 25 » 9 2 (58.1 ' 7 6 ' 2 8)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 16V 956 TB 92 diesels; 8 260 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 6 1 00 at 1 5 knots, 2 200 at 27 knots
24 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT Complement: 40 plus 1 7 spare berths
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76mm)l&2 2 Rheinmetall 20 mm
1
BC 6001 -6024 Helicopters: Platform for NB0 105 1
Displacement, tons: 70 full load Comment: Ordered in 1982 First pair shipped from West Germany m 1 984 for completion at PT Pal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 9 1 7 7 5 9 f^.? • 5 4 •
7 87 Surabaya Second pair assembled at Surabaya This is a combined programme with the Navy Four
Main machinery: 2 Deutz SBA 1 6 81 6LCK R diesels. 2 720 hp. 2 shafts more may be acquired The major difference between these and the naval ships is the helicopter
Speed, knots: 30 deck in place of the after guns and torpedo tubes,
Complement: 1 9
Comment: Six to a Lurssen design built by Fulton Marine, Antwerp 1 981 and six by Scheepswerven
5 SAR CRAFT
van Langebrugge BC 6002 completed 982 Twelve others assembled under licence by
8 February 1
PT Pal Surabaya in Indonesia (6013-6024) A further six will probably follow from P T Pal KUJANG201 CELURIT203 BELATI 205
PARANG 202 CUNDRIK204
Displacement, tons: 62 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 25 6 9 6 6 8 /JSa 6 2 /j
% Main machinery: 2 AGOSACM V12 95 CZ SHR T5 diesels, 4 400 1
1 -
hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 500 at 18 knots 1
Complement: 18
Comment: Built by SFCN, Villeneuve la Garenne Completed April 1981 (Kuiang and Parang).
August 1981 October 1 981 ('Cundr*;, December 1981 (Belati)
("Ce/urrt;,
17 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
BClOOl-1010 BC 3001 -3007
PARANG 611981
Displacement, tons: 55 lOOr class), 62 ("3001" class)
(
Dimensions, feet (metres): 92 5 7 5 3 ("2.3 2 5 2
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TC 81 diesels, 2 600 hp
• 1 • 7 6; 4 SAR CRAFT
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 750 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 18 GOLOK206 PEDANG208
Guns: 1 —20 mm ("BC 3001 " class) 1-12 7 mm MG (
"BC 1001 "class)
PANAN 207 KAPAK209
Comment: Built by Chantiers Navals de lEsterel BC 1001-3 commissioned April, June and
Displacement, tons: 1 90 full load
November 1975, BC 3001 -2 and BC 1004-6 in 1979, BC 3003-3005 and 1007-9 in 1980, BC Dimensions, feet (metres): 123 pp 23 6 » 6 6 (37 5 7 2-2) •
3006 7 7 January 1 981 and BC 101 in Aprin981 Main machinery: 2 MTU 6V 652 TB91 diesels, 4 200 bhp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 18
Guns: 1 Rheinmetall 20 mm
Comment: All launched 5 November 1981 Fust pair completed 12 March 1982 Last pair
completed 12 May 1982 Built by Deutsche Industrie Werke, Berlin Fitted out by Schlichting,
Travemunde
6 "PAT" CLASS
PAT 01 PAT 02 PAT 03 PAT 04 PAT 05
Displacement, tons: 2 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 40 14 1 23(12 2 43 1)
Main machinery: diesel; 260 hp, 1 shaft
1
BC3006 101 1986. van Ginderen Collection Speed, knots: 14
Guns: 1—7 62 mm MG
Comment: Built at Tanjung Priok Shipyard 1 978 79
30+ (28) LURSSEN INDONESIA 28METRETYPE
ARMY CRAFT
BT 401 -404 BT 601 -604 BT 801 -804 BC4001-3 Note: The Army (ADRI) craft have mostly been transferred to the Military Sealift Command (Log stic
BT 501 504 BT 701 -704 BT 901 -904 BC5001-3 Support) More LSLs are reported to be planned
Displacement, tons: 68 full load LANDING CRAFT LOGISTICS
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 17 7 5 9 (28 5.4 1 8) •
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 2 700 bhp. 2 shafts (BT 400-900 series) ADRIXXXI-ADRI LVIII
2 Deutzdiesels (4000 series) 2 MTU diesels (5000 series)
Speed, knots: 30 Displacement, tons: 580 full load
Complement: 1 9 (6 officers) Dimensions, feet (metres): 137 8 35 1 bS(42 • 10 7 18)
Guns: 1 12 7mm MG Main machinery: 2 GM 6-71 diesels; 680 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 knots
Comment: The BT series built m 1960
62 BC 4001-3 and BC 5001 3 series shipped out Complement: 15
July-August 1 980 The 4000 the long-range version, with two KHD 1 6M 61 8 diesels The
series is
Military lift: 1 22 tons equipment
5000 series is the medium range version with two 1 2V 331 -TC81 MTU
A further 28 planned for
Indonesian construction (all under Lurssen licence) in due course. Comment: 979-82
Built in Tanjung Priok Shipyard 1
Air force craft / INDONESIA — Introduction / IRAN 275
AIR FORCE CRAFT 9 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Note: AURI operates six 600 ton cargo ships (all with bow doors) built in the mid 1960s DKN908 DKN916
Displacement, tons: 1 59 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 37 8 « 21 3 5 9 (42 - 6 5 > 7 8)
1 -
POLICE CRAFT Main machinery: 2 Maybach MD 655 diesels; 3 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 5 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 8 knots
Mote: The police operates a number of craft of varying sizes including 1 4 "Bango" class of 1 94 tons Complement: 22
and 32 Hamilton waterjet craft of 7 9 m, 234 hp giving a speed of 28 knots, Someof the "Carpentaria" Guns: 4 Rheinmetall 20 mm
class (see Light Forces) may also have been transferred from the Navy.
Comment: Built by Baglietto and Riva Trigosa 1 961 -64
10 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
DKIM504 DKN513
Displacement, tons: 440 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 57 8 - 24 6 - 9 5 :'4S ?
Main machinery: 2 MAN W8V 22/30 diesels, 400 hp; 1
7.5
2 shafts
• 2 9) i-£^j^. J]
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 2 700 at 4 knots
1 1
Complement: 35
Guns: 1 Rhemmetall 20 mm 2- 1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: Built in Japan in the early 1 960s Can carry 70 tons equipment 7/1983
IRAN
Headquarters' Appointments The order was cancelled by the new government in 1 979 as was Prefix to Ships' Names
the purchase of three "Tang" class from the USN The impasse in
Commander of the /ran/an Navy. 1 988 remains as follows IS
Rear Admiral Husain Malekzadegan (a) The Iranian Government wishes to purchase submarines for
Commander of the Pasdaran: delivery at the end of the Iran- Iraq War
Mohsen Rezai (b) The West German Government has refused export permits
under current conditions fVlercantile Marine
(c) The West German yards will not build until an export permit
is forthcoming Lloyd s Register of Shipping
At least one midget submarine was acquired in 1986-87, probably 375 vessels of 4 336 609 tons
Personnel with North Korean and some European assistance
(a) 1989: 1 4 500 officers and men (Navy)
(b) 2 years' national service DELETIONS
Frigates
Strength of the Fleet (see Deletions note) IE Sahand
Bases
Type Active Building
(Planned)
Persian Gulf
Midget Submarines 1 (•*?) Corvettes
Bandar Abbas (MHQ)
Destroyers 3
Booshehr
Frigates 3 1980 87 Milanian Khanamuie
Kharg Island
Corvettes 2
Khorramshar (Light Forces)
Indian Ocean
Fast Attack Craft — Missile 10
Chah Bahar (under construction)
Fast Attack Craft — Gun 3
Large Patrol Craft 6 Light Forces
Caspian Sea
Hovercraft 13
—
Bandar Pahlavi (Training)
Landing Ships (Logistic) 4 1980 87 Peykan. Mahvan. 1 BH7 Hovercraft
Landing Craft (Tank) 5 1 988 Joshan
LCU 12-1-
—
Minesweepers Coastal 2
—
Minesweeper Inshore 1
General Replenishment Ship 1 Minesweepers
Supply Ships 2
Ships in commission are suffering from two major problems— lack Repair Ship 1 1980 87 Simorgh. Harischi
of maintenance and lack of spares In the past the training of Support Ships 7
semi-literate conscripts was a maior problem Now, without Water Tankers 2
foreign help, this dilemma must be even greater Despite this an Service Craft 53
improvement in morale has been reported and, as a result, more of Tugs 15 Miscellaneous
this navy must be considered operational than was the case m the Ex-Yacht 2
lastnine years, Floating Dock 2 1980-87 IranAjF. Bahmanshn. 44 coastal patrol craft, 28 small
At the end of the Shah's regime payments had been made to West Customs Craft 2 patrol craft, Ralfaello
German yards for long lead items for a programme of submarines- Coastal Patrol Craft 100 + 1988 Lengeh, Michelangelo
PENNANT LIST
Destroyers Light Forces 303 Karkas
312 Riazi
51 Damavand 01-08 "Winchester" class hovercraft
61 Babr 101-105 "Wellington" class hovercraft
62 Palang 201 Kaivan
202 Azadi
203 Mehran
211 Parvin
212 Bahram Service and Auxiliary Forces
213 Nahid
Frigates P 221 Kaman 21 LCT
P 222 Zoubin 22 LOT
71 Alvand P 223 Khadang 23 LCT
72 Alborz
P 226 Falakhon 24 LST
73 P 227 Shamshir 25 LST
Sabalan
P 228 Gorz 26 LST
P 229 Gardouneh 101 Foque
P 230 Khanjar 421 Bandar Abbas
P 231 Neyzeh 422 Booshehr
P 232 Tabarzin 431 Kharg
441 Chah Bahar
511 Hengam
Mine Warfare Forces 512 Larak
81 Bayandor 513 Tonb
82 Naghdi 301 Shahrokh 514 Lavan
276 IRAN / Submarines— Destroyers
SUBMARINES
2+ ? MIDGET SUBMARINES
Displacement, tons: 27 surfaced; 30 dived Mines: Two side cargoes each of 2 tons or 1 4 limpets Structure: The listed characteristics are based on a Second World
Dimensions, feet {metres): 51 .3 5 7 x 5 >* 7 War design which observers report the first submarine closely
(15 6- ; 7 ; ;; Programmes: submarine constructed In Iran and assem-
Initial resembles, but this one has a more powerful engine and larger
Main machinery: Diesel. 1 shaft bled at Bandar Abbas, combining Japanese and German diesel exhaust Diving depth, approx 300 ft (90 m) There is a
Speed, knots: 6 5 surfaced, 6 dived Second World War design drawings with locally available wet and dry' compartment for divers
Range, miles: 200 at 6 knots 1 fabiication and imported equipment. Initially completed in May Operational: Based at Bushehr Side cargoes can be released
Complement: 5 1987 but shipped to Tehran in late 1988 for modifications, as from inside the hull but limpet mines require a diver to exit,
diving tests were unsuccessful Second midget submarine of attach the mines to the target and then re-enter. It takes about
North Korean (DPRK) design delivered in June 1988 There may one year to work up a crew to operational efficiency. Unlikely to
be more to follow. be effective against other than stationary or fixed target
DESTROYERS
1 Ex-BRITISH "BATTLE" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
DAMAVAWD {ex-HMS Sluys D 60, ex Arleml^) 51 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead 24 Nov 1943 28 Feb 1945 30 Sep 1946
Drsplacement. tons: 2 288 standard, 3 404 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 379 403-171 (screws)
(115 5 12 3 •5 2)
Main machinery: 2 Parsons geared turbines, 50 000 hp, 2 shafts
2 Admiralty 3-drum type boilers
Speed, knots: 31 Range, miles: 3 200 at 20 knots, 4 400 at 2 1
knots
Complement: 270
Missiles: SAM 4 GDC Standard SM-1 MR launchers O:
semi active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach, height DAMAVAND (Scale 1 7 200). Ian Sturton
envelope 45 7- 1 8 288 m f 150 60 000 ft). 4 missiles.
Guns: 4 Vickers 4 5 in (114 mm)IAb (2 twin, fwd) ©, 80
elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 18 km (10 nm) anti- surface: 8
km ^4 4 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 25 kg
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 O, 80' elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 1
km (5 5 nm), weight of shell 89 kg
2 USSR 23 mm/80 (twin) (replaced Seacat launcher)
A/S mortars: 1 Mk 4 3 tubed Squid 0, range 350 m
Countermeasures: ESM Decca RDL 1 Racal DF
Fire control: US Mk 25 for 4 5 in gun and MR SAM MCS 2 for
Squid
Radars: Air/surface search Plessey AWS1 9, E/F band
Surface search Decca 629: band 1
Fire control Contraves Sea Hunter Mk 4 O: l/J band
IFF UKMklO
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26, hull-mounted, lightweight, active
search and attack, 10 kHz
Programmes: Transferred to Iran at Southampton on 26 January
1967, and handed over to the Imperial Iranian Navy after a
three-year modernisation refit by the Vosper Thornycroft Group
Refitted again in South Africa 1 976
Operational: Standard SAM has some surface-to-surface
capability Seacat has been removed except for the optical
director
DAMAVAND 3/1987
2Ex-US"ALLEN M. SUMNER FRAM ( II) " CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BABR (ex USSZe//CTsDD777) 61 Todd Pacific Shipyards 24 Dec 1943 19 July 1944 25 Oct 1944
PALANG (ex-USSS/ormesDD 780) 62 Todd Pacific Shipyards 15 Apr 1944 4 Nov 1944 27 Jan 1945
Displacement, tons: 2 388 standard, 3 254 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376 5 -41 21 4
(1148 125 65)
Main machinery: 2 geared turbines; 60 000 shp, 2 shafts 2
Babcock & Wilcox and 2 Foster Wheeler boilers
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 3 740 at 1 2 5 knots
Complement: 290 4 officers) ( 1
Missiles: SAM 4 GDC Standard SM-1 MR launchers O:
semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height
envelope 45 7- 1 8 288 m 150-60 000 ft). 8 missiles ('
Guns: 4 US 5 in ('727mm;/38 (2 twin) Mk 38 0, 85" elevation; 15 (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9 3 nm) anti-surface. 11 km (6 nm)
anti-aircraft weight of shell 25 kg
4—14 5 mm (quad) MG
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Possibly
Honeywell Mk 44 or 46
A/S mortars: 2— 24-tubed fixed Hedgehog Mk 1 O, range 350
m, warhead 26 kg
Countermeasures: ESM WLR-1 radar warning
ECM ULQ/6, lammers
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS Mk105TFCS
Radars: Air search Westinghouse SPS 29C 0; B/C band
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 1 OB 0, G band
Navigation LN 66, I band
Fire control Western Electric Mk 25 O, l/J band
IFF UPX-1/UPX-12
Sonars: SQS 43 [Babr]. SQS 44 iPalang). hull mounted, active
search and attack, medium/high frequency VDS removed
Helicopters: 1 Agusta AB 204AS O
Programmes: Two TRAM H" conversion destroyers of the
Allen M Sumner' class transferred to Iran from the US Navy 9 1
March 971 and 6 February 1 972 respectively, both by sale
1 1
Modernisation: Both ships received a full refit as well as
conversion at Philadelphia NSY before sailing for Iran This
included a much-improved air-conditioning layout, the removal
of B gun-mount with its magazine, altered accommodation the
fitting of a Canadian telescopic hangar, the siting of the four
new torpedo
Standard missile launchers athwartships beside the
stowage between the funnels, the riggingof VDS and fitting of
Hedgehogs B position in awWWSaies • .^gSmfiir^
Operational: Both ships repotted doing regular patrols in 1 988 PALANG
Frigates — Land based maritime aircraft (front line) / IRAN 277
FRIGATES
3 "VOSPER MARK 5" CLASS
Name No. Buildeis Laid down Launched Commissioned
ALVAND {en-Saam) 71 Vosper ThotnyctofI, Woolston 22 May 1967 25 July 1968 20 May 1971
ALBORZ (ex Zaa/) 72 Vickers, Barrow 3 Mar 1968 4 Mar 1969 1 Mar 1971
SABALAN ieti-Rostam) 73 Vickers, Newcastle & Barrow 10 Dec 1967 4 Mar 1969 June 1972
Displacement, tons: 00 standard; 1 350 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 310 " 36.4 » 14.1 (screws)
(94 5 ^ 111 4 3)
Main macfiinery: CODOG. 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM 3A gas
turbines: 46 000 stip, 2 Paxman 16-cyl Ventura diesels, 3 800
shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 39 gas. 18 diesel Range, miles: 3 650 at 18
knots: 550 at 36 knots
Complement: 125 (accommodation tor 146)
(Vlissiles: SSM: 1 Sistel Sea Killer quin launcher O: beam rider II
radio command or optical guidance to 25 km (13 5 nm} at 8
Mach; warhead 70 kg May have been modified by removal of (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
top row of cassettes to incorporate a BM-21 MRL
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/80 (twin) (replaced Seacat)
1 Vickers 4 5 in (114 mm) (55 Mk 8 0. 55" elevation: 25
rounds/minute to 22 km (12 nm) anti-surface, 6 km (3 3 nm)
anti-aircraft: weight of shell 21 kg
2 Oerlikon 35 mm/90 (twin) O. 85° elevation. 550 rounds/
minute to 6 km (3 3 nm), weight of shell 1 55 kg
2—12 7 mm MGs
A/S mortars: 1 —
3-tubed Limbo Mk 10 0. automatic loading.
range 000 m. warhead 92 kg
1
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 UK Mk 5 rocket flare launchers,
ESM Decca RDL2AC. radar warning
Radars: Air/surface search PlesseyAWSl 9, E/Fband.
Surface search Racal Decca 1 226, band I
Navigation, Decca 629. band I
Two band
Fire control
IFFUKMklO
Sonars: Graseby
frequency
Contraves Sea Hunter O;
1 74. hull-mounted, active search,
l/J
medium/high
'^wm y :.£-t»>.£^i^-f-.^~
Graseby 1 70: hull-mounted, active attack; 1 5 kHz
Programmes: It was announced on 25 August 1 966 that Vosper
Ltd. Portsmouth, had received an order for four Mark 5 frigates •«»B«SWSi!iSK»"
for the Iranian Navy, two of which were to be built by Vickers
Sabalan was towed to Barrow for completion.
Modernisation: Alvand and Alborz taken in hand by HM
Dockyard Devonport July/August 1 975 for major refit including
replacement of Mk 5 4 5 in gun by Mk 8 Completed 1977
Modifications in 1 988 include replacing boat davits with minrji
armaments
Structure: Air-conditioned throughout Fitted with Vosper
stabilisers.
Operational: Sahand sunk by USN on 18 April 1988 Sabalan
had her back broken in the same skirmish and may eventually be
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CORVETTES
2 Ex-US "PF 103" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BAYANDOR (ex-US Pf 703) 81 Levmgstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange, Texas 20 Aug 1962 7 July 1963 18 May 1964
NAGHDI (ex-US Pf 104) 82 Levingstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange, Texas 12 Sep 1962 10 Oct 1963 22 July 1964
Displacement, tons: 900 standard, 1 135 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 275,6 33 1 \02(84 10 1'
3 1)
Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks Morse 38 TD 8-1 /8 diesels; 5 606
hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 2 400 at 1 8 knots: 4 800 at 1 2
knots
Complement: 140
Guns: 2 (76 mm)lbO Mk 34 O, 85 elevation, 50
US 3 in
Vma^ ~^lfll
rounds/minute to 2.8 km (7 nm): weight of shell 6 kg
1
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 (twin) 0; 80" elevation; 1 20 rounds/minute
(Scale 1 : 900)
to 10 km (5.5 nm): weightof shell 0.89 kg
2 USSR 23 mm/80 (twin) (ex-Soviet Army) 2—1 2 7 mm
MGs :l-
Depth charges: 4 projectors; 2 racks (US Mk 9 system)
Fire control: Mk 63 for 76 mm gun Mk 51 for 40 mm gun
Radars: Air/surface search: Westinghouse SPS 6C O; D band;
range 146 km (80 nm) (for fighter)
Navigation: Raytheon 650; l/J band 1
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 36, l/J band.
1FF:UPX-12B
r
Sonars: EDO SQS 1 7A; hull-mounted; active attack; high
frequency
Programmes: Transferred from the USA to Iran under the Mutual
Assistance programme in 964 1
Modernisation: /Vac//7c// change of engines and reconstruction of
accommodation completed in mid 988, 1
^s?S|jkss;'$:j|i^yi||l;
Operational: Milanian and Khanamuie sunk in 1 982 during wai
with Iraq.
BAYANDOR (Hedgehog still fitted)
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT (FRONT LINE)
Numbers/Type: 2 Agusta AB 204ASW, 1 Numbers/Type: 10 Agusta Sikorsky ASH 3D Sea King
Operational speed: W4 knots (193 km/ h). Operational speed: 1 20 knots (222 kmjh).
Service ceiling: 1 500 ft (3505m).1 Service ceiling: 12 200 ft (3 720m)
Range: 332 nm (615 km). Range: 630 nm (1 165 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Only small ship helicopter in service, mainly engaged in ASV operations in Role/Weapon systems: Shore-based ASW helicopter to defend major port and oil installations.
defence of oil installations Sensors: APS 705 search radar, dipping sonar (if carried) Weapons Sensors Selenia search radar, dipping sonar Weapons: ASW; 4 « A244/S torpedoes or depth
ASW, 2 torpedoes. ASV, 2 » AS 1 2 missiles
• bombs.
278 IRAN / Land -based maritime aircraft (front line) — Light forces
Numbers/Type: 2 Lockheed P 3F Orion 3 US COAST GUARD "CAPE" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Operational speed: 410 knots (7G0knilh).
Service celling: 28 30011 (8 625 m) No
Name Buildeis Commissioned
Range: 4 000 nm (7 410km) KAIVAN 201 USA 14 Jan 1956
Role/Weapon systems: One remaining aircraft used for eaily warning and control duties for strikes AZADI (ex rwan) 202 US Coast Guard, Curtis Bay, Maryland 1957
against Iraqi shipping Sensors Search radar, sonobuoys Weapons ASW, various weapons can be
IVIEHRAN 203 USA 1959
carried
Displacement, tons: 98 standard: 1 48 full load
Numbers/Type: 9 Sikorsky RH 53D Dimensions, feet (metres): 95 20 2 6 6 f 28 9 » 6 2 « 2)
Operational speed: 125 knots (232 kmlh)
Main machinery: 4 Cummins NYHMS-1200 turbo charged diesels, 2 120bhp; 2 shafts
Service ceiling: 1 100 ft (3385m)
1
Speed, knots: 21 Range, miles: 460 at 20 knots: 2 324 at 8 knots
Range: 405 nm (750km) Complement: 1 5
Role/Weapon systems; Mine clearance and surface search helicopter. Sensors: Weather radar.
Guns: Bofors 40 mm/60 2 USSR 23 mm/80
1 (twin) 2—12 7 mm MGs
Weapons Unarmed Depth charges: 2 racks; 8 — 1 36 kg charges
Sonars: Hull mounted, active attack, high frequency (probably not operational)
Numbers/Type: 5 Lockheed C-130H MP Hercules
Operational speed: 325 knots (602 km/ h)
Comment: (204) destroyed during war with Iraq Kaivan and /Me/iran damaged but have
/Wa/7i/a/7
Service ceiling: 33 000 ft (JO 060 m)
been made operational again The Mk 22 Mousetrap was replaced bytheUSSRZU23mm/80twin
Range: 4 250 nm (7 876km)
mounting
Role/Weapon systems: Long range maritime reconnaissance role Sensors Search/weather
Weapons LInatmed
radar
3IMPROVED "PGM-7r' CLASS (LARGE PATROLCRAFT)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
PARVIN US/=6/M70-3)
LIGHT FORCES BAHRAM
(ex
(ex USP6/W //2)
211
212
Peterson Builders Inc
Peterson Builders Inc
1967
1969
IMAHID (ex-US/=6/M /22) 213 Peterson Builders Inc 1970
10 "COMBATTANTE 11" ("KAMAN") CLASS Displacement, tons: 98 standard, 1 48 full load
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Dimensions, feet (metres): 101 21 3 8 2(30.8 " 6.5 » 2.5)
Main machinery: 8 General Motors 6-71 diesels, 2 1 20 bhp, 2 shafts
Name No Buildeis Commissioned Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles :1 140 at 17 knots
KAMAN P221 CMN.N ormandie 12 Aug 1977
ZOUBIN P222 CMN. N ormandie 12 Sep 1977 Complement: 20
KHADANG P223 CMN, N ormandie 15 Mar 1978 Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/60 2 Oerlikon 20 mm 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
FALAKHON P226 CMN, N ormandie 31 Mar 1978
Depth charges: 4 racks (8 US Mk 6)
SHAMSHIR P227 CMN, N ormandie 31 Mar 1978
Radars: Surface search Decca 303. band I
GORZ P228 CMN, N ormandie 22 Aug 1978 Sonars: SOS 1 7B, hull-mounted active attack; high frequency.
GARDOUNEH P229 CMN, N ormandie 11 Sep 1978
KHAIMJAR P230 CMN, N ormandie 1 Aug 1981 Comment: All reported sunk several times but still going strong in 1 988 The heavier 40 mm gun is
NEYZEH P231 CMN, N ormandie 1 Aug 1981 mounted aft and the 20 mm forward to compensate for the large SOS 7B 1 sonar dome under the
TABARZIN P232 CMN, N ormandie 1 Aug 1981 bows
Displacement, tons: 249 standard, 275 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 54 2 23 3 6 2 ("47
1 7 7 19) • >
5 "WELLINGTON" (BH.7) CLASS (HOVERCRAFT)
Main machinery: 4 MTU Maybach 1 6V 538 TB91 diesels. 1 4 400 bhp, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 37 5 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 5 knots; 700 at 33 7 knots 101 105
Complement: 31
Displacement, tons: 53 8 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 3 45 6 5 6 (skirt) (23 9 ' 139 ''
Missiles: SSM 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm} at 9 1 7) - ~--
Mach, warhead 227 kg, Main machinery: 1 Proteus 5 M/541 gas turbine, 4 250 hp
1
Guns:1 0T0Melara3in (76 mm) 1^2 compact, 85 elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km /S 7 nm) Speed, knots: 70; 30 in Seastate 5 or more Range, miles: 620 at 66 knots
anti-surface, 1 2 km (6 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg, 320 rounds Guns: 2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs
1 Breda Bofors 40 mm/70, 90 elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 2 km (6 6 nm). weight of shell1
Radars: Surface search Decca 1226; band I
96 kg; 900 rounds
Countermeasures: ESM TMV 433 Dalia, radar intercept Comment: First pair are Britisfi Mk 4 commissioned in 970-71 and the
Hovercraft Corporation 7 1
ECM Alligator, jammer next four are Mk 5 craft commissioned in 1974-75 Mk 5 craft fitted for, but not with Standard
Radars: Surface search/fiie control Signaal WM 28; l/J band; range 46 km (25 nm) missiles Some refitted in UK in 984, Can embark tioops and vehicles or normal support cargoes
1
Navigation Racal Decca 1 226, band I
At the beginning of 1 989 three were operational, two in refit/reserve and one had been sunk
IFF UPZ27N/APX72
Programmes: Ordered in February 1974 The transfer of the last three craft was delayed by the
French Government after the Iranian revolution On 1 2 July 1 981 France decided to hand them
—
over This took place on 1 August on 2 August they sailed and soon after Jabarzin was seized by a
pro- Royalist group off Cadiz After the latter surrendered to the French in Toulon further problems
were prevented by sending all three to Iran in a merchant ship
Structure: The last three were not fitted with Harpoon tubes on delivery Portable SA-7 launchers
may be embarked in some
Operational: Pevkan was sunk in 1 980 by liaq, Joshan in April 1 988 by the USN
WELLINGTON Hovercraft 103 911985. Michael D J Lennon
8 "WINCHESTER" (SR,rvl6) CLASS (HOVERCRAFT)
01-08
Displacement, tons: 10 9 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 48 5 23 3 9 (skirt) (148 7 1 2)
fVlain machinery: Gnome Model 1 050 gas turbine, 1 050
1 shp, 1 Peters diesel as auxiliary power
Speed, knots: 60, Range, miles: 1 70 at 54 knots
3 Ex-NORTH KOREA "CHAHO" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT- Complement: 3
GUN) Guns: or 2—1 2
1 7 mm MGs
Radars: Surface search Decca 202; I band.
Displacement, tons: 70 standard, 82 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 19 6 6 (•26 58 - 2/ Comment: Ordered 1 970-72 and commissioned 1 973-75 First three were Mk 3, remainder Mk 4,
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 2 shafts Some refitted in UK in 1984 At the beginning of 1989 four were operational with the rest in
Speed, knots: 38-40 refit/reserve Can carry 20 troops and five tons of cargo. Can also be fitted with four 500 kg mines
Complement: 1 7 on the side decks
Guns: 4—14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs 1 BM-21 40-barrelled rocket launcher (MRL)
Radars: Surface search Racal Decca; I band
Comment; Built in North Korea Transferred to Iran in April 1 987 and le engined (type unknown) so
top speed may be reduced Called the "Zafar class by the Iranians
CHAHO" Class 411988 WINCHESTERS Hovercraft 03 1971
Mine warfare forces — Service forces / IRAN 279
MINE WARFARE FORCES 2 LANDING SHIPS (TANK)
IRAN ASIR (bx AiyaAki.in) IRAN GHAYDR {ax Arya Sahand)
2 Ex-US "MSC 292 and 268" CLASS {MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Displacement, tons: 2 274 full load
Name No Builders Commissioned Measurement, tons: 1 691 gross
SHAHROKH (ex-USS/MSC276) 301 Bellingham Shipyards Co 1960 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 76 35 4 ' 9 9 ("53 7 10.8 ' 3)
KARKAS (ex USS /MSC 292) 303 Peterson Builders Inc 1959 Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 200 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 5 1
Displacement, tons: 376 (Shahmkh), 384 (Karkas) full load Complement: 30
Dimensions, feet (metres): 145 8 « 28 8 3 (44 5 6 5 « 2 5; Military lift: 650 tons
Main machinery: 4 General Motors diesels (Karkas), 890 bhp 2 GM 8-268A diesels (Shahrokh). Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs
1200hp
Speed, knots: 1 3 Range, miles: 2 400 at 1 knots Comment: Japan in 1 978 Ro-Ro cargo ship acquired by the Iranian Navy in
Five built by Teraoka.
Complement: 40 (6 officers) 1 980 piimariiy for minelaying The /^anTI/A was captured and scuttled by the US Navy in September
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) 1 987 and two others of the class were sunk by Iraq in 980. 1
Radars: Surface search Decca, I band
Comment: Originally class of four Of wooden construction with mechanical, acoustic and 3 "IRAN HORMUZ21" CLASS (LCT)
magnetic sweeps Transferred from the USA to Iran under MAP Shahrokh now in the Caspian Sea
as a training ship Karkas still active but rarely seen at sea 21-23
Displacement, tons: 1 400 full load
Measurement, tons: 750 dwt
1 US "CAPE" CLASS (MINESWEEPER— INSHORE) Dimensions, feet (metres): 213 3 - 39 4 » 8 5 fSS » 12-2 6)
Main machinery; 2 MAN V12V-12 5/1 4 diesels, 730 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 9
Name No. Builders Commissioned
Complement: 28
RIAZI (ex-MSI 13) 312 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co 15 Oct 1964
Military lift: 600 tons
Displacement, tons: 239 full load
Comment: Officially ordered for "civilian use' and built by Ravenstem, Netherlands in 1 984 85
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^^^ 22 1 '3 (33 9 7 2 4)
Similar but slightly smaller than the "Iran Asir" type No 21 is operational but the others are in a
Main machinery: 4—2490 8V diesels. 300 hp. 2 shafts 1
poor state of repair
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 1 200 at 2 knots. 3 500 at 8 knots
1 1
Complement: 21 (5 officers)
Guns: 1—12 7 mm MG
Radars: Surface search Decca 303N, I band
3 "IRAN HORMUZ 24" CLASS (LSL)
Comment: Delivered to Iran under MAP Laid down on 1 February 1 963, and transferred at Seattle.
Washington, on 15 October 1964, At the beginning of 1989, Riazi was still operational with
mechanical, acoustic and magnetic sweep gear Displacement, tons: 2 01 4 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 239 8 46 6 8 2 (-73 / 14 2 - 2.5}
Main machinery: 2 Daihatsu diesels. 2 530 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 2
Complement: 30 plus 1 10 berths
Comment: Built by Inchon, South Korea in 1 985-86 and as with the "Iran Hormuz" class officially
classed as Merchant Ships Large bow doors and have been used to support Pasdaran activities
+ 1 "FOQUE" CLASS (LANDING CRAFT)
FOQUE101
Displacement, tons: 250
Comment: Launched at the Nuh-eNabi shipyard. Bandar Abbason 17 June 1 988 More of the class
to follow
RIAZI (old pennant number 7975, Imperial Iranian Navy
12+ "ROTORK" CRAFT (LCU)
Displacement, tons: 9 full load
4-HENGAIVI" CLASS (LSL) Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 7 5 3 ('/2 7 32 1 « 9/
Name No Builders Commissioned Main machinery: 2 Volvo Penta diesels. 240 hp. 2 shafts
HENGAM 511 Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Clyde 12 Aug 1974 Speed, knots: 28
LARAK 512 Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Clyde 12 Nov 1974 Military lift: 30 troops
TONE 513 Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Clyde 21 Feb 1985 Guns: Up to 4—7 62 mm MGs,
LAVAN 514 Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Clyde 16 Jan 1985
Comment: There may be many more than 12. mostly of Type 412 Some are used by the Coast
Guard
Displacement, tons; 2 540 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 305 49 7 3 ('95 15-2 4)
Main machinery: 4 Paxman Ventura 1 2 YJCM diesels (Hengam, Laiak)
4 MTU 16 V-652 TB 61 diesels, (Tonb. Lavan). 5 600 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 4 5 Range, miles: 4 000+ at 1 2 knots
Complement; 80
1
SERVICE FORCES
Military lift: Up to 9 tanks depending on size, 600 tons cargo. 227 troops, 10 ton crane
2 FLEETSUPPLY SHIPS
Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm/60 [Hengam and Larak) 8 USSR 23 mm/80 (4 twin) ( Tonb and Lavan)
2 -12 7 mm MGs
BM 21 multiple rocket launcher (Ton/) and iavar))
Name No Builders Commissioned
1
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 UK Mk 5 rocket flare launchers.
BANDAR ABBAS 421 C Luhring Yard. Brake. W Germany Apr 1974
Radars: Navigation; Raca! Decca 1 229; band,I
BOOSHEHR 422 C Luhring Yard. Brake. W Germany Nov 1974
IFF SSR 1520 (Hengam and Larak)
Displacement, tons: 4 673 full load
Helicopters: Can embark 1 medium Measurement, tons; 3 250 dwt, 3 1 86 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 354 2 - 54 4 14 8 (108 16 6-45)
Programmes: Named after islands inFirst two ordered 25 July 1972 Four more ordered 20
the Gulf
Main machinery: 2 MAN MTU R6V 52/55 diesels, 2 000 bhp, 2 shafts 1
July 1977 The material for the two ships of the second order had been ordered by Yarrows
last
Speed, knots; 20 Range, miles: 3 500 at 6 l^nots 1
when the order was cancelled in early 979 Tonb carried out trials in October 1 984 followed by
1
Complement: 59
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/80 (twin) 8— 14 5 mm (2 quad) MGs
Lavan later in the year and both were released by the UK in 985 as "Hospital Ships" 1
Radars: Navigation Two Decca 1 226, band
Structure: Smaller than British Sir Lancelot design with no through tank deck I
Helicopters: light reconnaissance
Operational: Two LCVPs and a number of small landing craft can be carried Can act as Depot Ships
1
for MCM V and small craft and have been used to ferry Pasdaran small craft around the Gulf
Comment: Bandar Abbas launched August 1973, Booshehr launched 23 March 1974
11
Combined tankers and store-ships carrying victualling, armament and general stores Telescopic
hangar for Bell UH-1 N size helicopter Both carry 2 SA-7 portable SAM
Sm*™^
M
211988 HUUbHLHH /1 1987
280 IRAN / Service forces
1 REPLENISHMEWTSHIP 7 "DELVAR" CLASS (SUPPORT SHIPS)
Name No Builders Commissioned CHARAK CHIROO DELVAR
KHARG 431 Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend 5 Oct 1984 SOURU SIRJAN DAYER
Measurement, tons: 890 gross, 765 dwt
Displacement, tons: 064 licjlit, 33 01 4 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 210 34 4 • 10 9 ("64 70 5 « 3 3)
Measurement, tons: 9 367 dwt, 8 582 gross 1
Main machinery: 2 MAN G6V 23 5/33ATL diesels, 1 560 bhp, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 679 86 9 • 30 (2072 ' 26 5 « 9 21 Speed, knots: 1
Main machinery: 2 Weslinghouse geared turbines, 26 870 shp, 1 stnaft 2 Babcock 1 Wilcox Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/80 (twin)
2 drum liigli pressure boilers Radars: Navigation Decca 1 226, band. I
Speed, knots: 21 5
Complement: 248 Comment; by Karachi S Y in 1 980-82 De/var and Sirjan are ammunition ships, Dayer and
All built
Ditim water carriers and the other three are general cargo ships. The water carriers have only one
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 76 riim/62 compact 4—1 4 5 mm (2 twin) iVlGs crane (against two on the other types), and have rounded sterns (as opposed to transoms).
Radars: Navigatron Two Decca 1 229, I band
IFF 955M
1 TUG
Helicopters: 3 can be embarked (twin hangar)
YORKSHIREMAN
Programmes: Ordered October 1974 Laid down 27 January 1976 Launched 3 February 1977
Ship handed over to Iranian crew on 25 Apiil 1980 but remained rn UK In 1983 Iranian Comment: Of 686 tons, acquired in 1 987
Government requested this ships transfer The British Government delayed approval until January
1 984 On 1 July 1 984 began refit at Tyne Ship Repairers Trials began 4 September 1 984 and ship
was then delivered without guns which have now been fitted 1 BUOYTEIMDER
Structure; A design incorporating some of the features of the British "01" class but carrying
ammunition and dry stores in addition to fuel
Comment: Of 2 400 grt. built by Iran Marine and launched on 29 January 1 987
14HARB0URTUGS
No ; (ex West German /Car/) MENAB SEFID-RUD
Wo 2 (ex -West German /se) HARI-RUD ATRAK
HAAMOON ARAS + 5("YTM"class)
HIRMAMD
Comment: All between 70 and 90 ft in length All but the first two (which were built in the early
1 960s and acquired in June 974) built in 1 984 85 1
2 + 4"HENDIJAN"CLASS (TENDERS)
HENDIJAN KALAT
Measurement, tons; 445 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 54 3 » 28 1 - t\ b (47 ' 86 • 3 5)
Main machinery; 2 diesels
1987_ Mn.hael D J Lennon Comment: A class of six being built by Damen, Netherlands First two launched rn May 1 i
1 Ex-US "AMPHION" CLASS (REPAIR SHIP)
4 UTILITY CRAFT
Name No Suildeis Commissioned
CHAH BAHAR (ex USS Aniphion ex-AR 13) 441 Tampa Shipbuilding Co 30 Jan 1946 1701 1702 BAKHTARAN KORAMSHAHR
Displacement, tons: 8 941 standard. 1 4 803 full load Comment: 701 and 1 702 of 21 3 ft (65 m) and built by Karachi SY and Eng Works Completed
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 492 > 69 6 « 27 5 (150 1 21 2 84) • 1977-78 Bakhtaran and Koramshahr of 1 66 5 ft (50 8 m) and built by Scheepswerf Damen in
Main machinery: Westinghouse turbines, 8 560 shp. 1 shaft 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers 1985
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles:
1 1 3 950 at 1 1 5 knots
Complement: 880
47 BARGES AND SERVICE CRAFT
Comment; Launched on 5 May 945 Transferred on loan to the Iran Navy on 2 October 1 971
1 1
Purchased 1 March 1977 Non-operational and based at Bandar Abbas as permanent repair facility Comment; Many built in Karachi 1 976-79 the largest being a 260 ft (79 2m) self-propelled lighter.
Two US 3 in (76 mm)/50 guns have been removed but navigational radar (SPS 4) is retained
The latest to be delivered from Iran Marine is of 1 000 grt and was launched on 2 March 1987
2 FLOATING DOCKS
400(ex US /!l/?/3 29, ex -/^D 4) DOLPHIN
Dimensions, feet (metres): 487 2 32 5 / 749 9 24 7 /O/ (400)
786 9 172 1 > 58 4/240 52 5
• > 17 8) (Dolphin)
Comment: 400 rs an ex US "ARD 12" class built by Pacific Bridge, California and transferred in
1 977, 556 tons Dolphin built by
lift 3 MAN GHH Nordenham, West Germany and completed in
November 985, lift 28 000 tons
1
EX-YACHTS
Name No Builders Commissioned
HAMZEH (ex-Shahsavai) 155 N V Boele, Bolnes, Netherlands 1936
CHAH BAHAR (old pennant numbei 7572. Imperial Iranian Navy
Displacement, tons: 530
Dimensions, feet (metres); 176 25 3 10 5 (537 •
7 7 - 32)
2 "KANGAN" CLASS (WATER TANKERS) Main machinery; 2 Werkspoor Stork diesels, 1 31 8 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 5 1
Complement: 25
KANGAN TAHERI
Displacement, tons:
Comment; Shipped overland rn sections and assembled at Bandar Aniali on the Caspian Sea,
000 full load i 2
Measurement, tons: Refitted in 1 956 by Muggiano, La Spezia No military value but manned by the Navy
430 dwt 9
Dimensions, feet (metres): 485 6 70 5 6 4 (148 •2/5-5/ •
1
Main machinery: MAN 7L52/55A diesel; 7 385 hp 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 5 1
Complement; 14
Displacement, tons; 78 full load 1
Guns: 2 USSR 23 mm/80 (twin) 2—1 2 7 mm MGs Dimensions, feet (metres); 1 22 « 24 9 > 7 3 ('J7 2 - 7 6 ' 2 2/
Radars: Navigation. Decca 1 229, band
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels, 2 920 hp. 2 shafts
I
Speed, knots: 20
Comment; Both built at Mazagon Docks. Bombay, completed in 1 978 and 1 979 Accommodation
Complement: 20 '.
IS air -conditioned These are two of the largest water tankers afloat and are used to supply remote
Radars; Navrgation I band
coastal towns and islands
Comment; Completed in 1 970 by Yacht and Bootswerft, West Germany Refitted in Bandar Abbas
and used for training
ABNEGAR (ex-G/mmer)
Displacement, tons; 85 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 67 9 « 19 4 7 5 ("20 7 •
59 - 2 3/
Main machinery; 1 Kelvin T8 diesel. 240 hp, shaft 1
Comment: Built at Malahide Shipyard, Dublin in 1972 as a yacht Acquired by the Navy in 1974 and
211987 used as survey ship
Coastal patrol craft — Customs vessels / I RAN 281
COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 35 "BOGHAMMAR" CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 6 4 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 2 « 8 6 » 23(13 ' 2.7 « 0.7J
11 US "Mk III" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Main machinery: 2 Volvo Penta TAMD 71 A diesels; 714 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 46 Range, miles: 500 at 40 knots
Complement: 5/6
Displacement, tons: 41 6 full load Guns: 1 12 7mmMG 1 RPG- 7 rocket launcher or 106 mm recoilless rifle 1 -12 barrelled 107 mm
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 8 6 f/S S - 5 5 1 1 7 8; rocket launcher (MRL)
Main machinery: 3 Genetdl Motors 8V 71 Tl diesels, 930 hp, 3 shafts
Radars: Surface search Decca 1 70, I band
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 500 at 28 i^nots
Complement: 5 Comment: Ordered in 1983 and completed in 1 984 85 for Customs Service Used extensively by
Guns: 3 1 2 7 mm (1 twin. 1 single) MGs the Pasdaran (Islamic Revolutionaiy Guard) foi opeiations against merchant vessels in the Persian
Radars: Surface search RCA LN-66, I band Gulf Maximum payload 450 kg Speed is dependent on load cairied They can be transported by
Amphibious Lift Ships and can operate from bases at Farsi. Sirri and Abu Musa Islands with a mam
Comment: Twenty ordered from Marinette Marine Corp, Wisconsin, USA, the first delivered in
base at Bandar Abbas There are also a further 10 "11 Metre craft with similar characteristics '
December 1 975 and the last in December 1 976 A further 50 were ordered in 1 976 to be shipped KnownasTAREQorTORAGH boats
out and completed in Iran It is not known how many were finally assembled Six have been lost in
the Gulf war, others have been scrapped
6 US "Mk II" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 22 9 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 9 15 1 42(15 2 ' 4 6 -
13)
Main machinery: 2 GM 8V71 Tl diesels, 620 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 750 at 26 knots
Complement: 6
Guns: 4 -1 2 7 mm (2 twin) MGs
Radars: Surface search SPS 6, 1 band
Comment: Twenty-six ordered from Peterson. USA in 1976-77 Six were for the Navy and the
remainder for the Imperial Gendarmerie All were built in association with Arvandan Maritime
Corporation. Abadan The six naval units operate in the Caspian sea Of the remaining 20. six were
delivered complete and the others were only 65 per cent assembled on arrival in Iran Some were
lost when the Iraqi army captured Kormansaar Others have been lost at sea
BOGHAMMAR
35 "BOSTON WHALER" CRAFT (TYPE 1
Displacement, tons: 3 full load1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 22 3 7 4 2 C6 •
1 7 • 2 3 (3 4;
Mam machinery: 2 petrol outboards, 240 hp
Speed, knots: 40 +
Complement: 4
Guns: Various, but can include 1—1 2 barrelled 107 mm MRL or 1—12 7 mm MG
Comment: Designed for coastal law enforcement by Boston Whaler Inc. USA GRP hulls
Numerous indigenously constructed hulls
50ft 'Mkir Class 1979
12 "ENFORCER" TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 47 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 30.5 « 1 1 ,2 < 3 (93 •34- 0.9)
Main machinery: 2 GM 6V53 diesels; 360 hp, 2 shafts BOSTON WHALER
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 46 at 6 knots 1 1
Complement: 4
Guns: 1 12 7 mm MG RIVER ROADSTEAD PATROL CRAFT
Radars: Surface seaich Apeico AD7 7, I band
Comment: Numerous craft used by the Revolutionary Guard include
Comment: Built by Bertram Yacht, Miami in 1972 Thirty -six units delivered, so fai 24 deleted Type 2 Dimensions, feet (metres) 220 ' 1 2 (6 7 ' 2 2). single outboard engine, 1 — 12.7 mm
MG
Type 3 Dimensions, feet (metres) 164-52^5 0- / 6^ single outboard engine, small arms
Type 4: Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 3 -26 2 7 9 (4-8 1 6). single outboard engine: small
1 '
arms
Type 5 Dimensions, feet (metres) 24 6 9 2 ('7 5 2 5^, Damen assault craft
Ofiows: Dimensions, feet (metres) 77 1 20(23 5- 5 ?A single diesel engine; mine rails
3 "SEWART" TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
MAHNAVI-HAMRAZ MAHNAVI-VAHEDI M AHI\I AVI-TAHERI
Displacement, tons: 9 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 40
1
2 J 7
CUSTOMS VESSELS
2 1 1 3 3 ("72 7;
Main machinery: 2 General Motois6 71 diesels, 530 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 31 TOUFAN TOUSAN
Complement: 6
Guns: 2- 12 7 mm MGs Displacement, tons: 65
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 2 shafts
Comment: Small launches for port duties of Sewart (USA) standard 40 ft type Six transferred in Speed, knots: 22
1 986 and 1970. Mardjan. Morvarid and Sadaf given to Sudan in December 1975, remainder
six in
deleted Comment: Built by CN Inmar, La Spezia in 1 954-55 Operational status doublfu
282 IRAQ / Introduction — Frigates
IRAQ
Ministerial Bases Mercantile Marine
Minister of Defence: Basra Umm Qasr Lioyd's Register of Shipping
Major General Adnan Khaifallah 1 35 vessels of 953 069 tons
Strength of tfie Fleet
Administration Tvpe Active Building
Frigates 5
Commander in Chief Missile Corvettes 6
Rear Admiral Abd Muhammad Abdullah Fast Attack Craft— Missile 7
Cfiief of Staff Large Patrol Craft 5
Commander Samad Sat Al Mufti Fast Attack Craft —
Torpedo 8
Coastal Patrol Craft 12
LSMs 3
LSTs 3 DELETIONS
Hovercraft 3
Minesvueepers Ocean — 2 1984-88 2'Osa I" (sunk), 3 "Osa II
'
(sunk). 4 "P 6" (sunk), 6
(a) 1 989: 4 600 and men
officers M inesweepers nshore— I 6 'PB90' (sunk). A/ Thawra
(b) 2 years' national service (3 200 conscripts) Replenishment Tanker 1 2'Nyrvatll", 3SRN6(sunk)
FRIGATES
4"LUP0" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
HITTIN F14 Fincantieri, Ancona 31 Mar 1982 27 July 1983 Mar 1985
THIQAR F15 Fincantierl, Ancona Sep 1982 19 Dec 1984 1986
ALQADISIYA F16 Fincantieri, Ancona 1 Dec 1983 1 June 1985 1987
AL YARMOUK F17 Fincantieri, Riva Tngoso 12 Mar 1984 18 Apr 1985 1987
Displacement, tons: 2 208 standard, 2 525 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 371 3 37 1 -12 1
(113 2 113-37)
Main machinery: CODAG, 2 Fiat/General Electric LM2500 gas
turbines, 34 400 bhp. 2 GMT B230 20M diesels; 7 800 hp, 2
shafts
Speed, knots: 35, 21 on diesels Range, miles: 5 000 at 15
knots
Complement: 185
Missiles: SSM 8 OTO Melara/Matra Otomat O, mertial
guidance, active radar homing to 180 km (100 nmj at 9 Mach,
LUPO" Class (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
warhead 200 kg, sea-skimmer
SAM Selenia Elsag Albalros octuple launcher 0, magazine
normally holds 1 6 Aspide, semi-active radar homing to 1 3 km (7
nml at 2 5 Mach
Guns: OTO Melara 5
1 in (727 mm)/5i 9, 85 elevation, 45
rounds/minute to 1 5 km (8 nm), weight of shell 32 kg,
4 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin) O; 85° elevation; 300 or 450
rounds/minute to 4 km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell
96 kg
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm — ELAS 3 (2 triple) tubes Probably
Whitehead A244S. anti-submaiine; active/passive homing to 6
km (3 3 nm) at 30 knots; warhead 34 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Selenia Elsag SCLAR 20-barrelled
trainable multi-purpose Chaff launchers
ESM/ECM Lambda, radar intercept and jammer
Elettronica
Fire control: 2 Elsag Mk
10 Argo with NA 10 directors 2 Dardo
systems IPN 10 action data automation
Radars: Air/surface search Selenia RAN OS O; E/F band, range 1
1 55 km (85 nm)
Surface search Selenia RAN 1 L/X O, D/1 band, range 82 km (45
1
nm)
Navigation SMA 3 RM 20. I band; range 73 km (40 nm)
Fire control Two Selenia RTN 20X 0. I/J band; range 1 2 8 km ('7
nm) (for Dardo) ALQADISIYA 6/ 1987, Marina Fraccaroli
Two Selenia RTN lOX <E). 1/J band, range 40 km (22 nm) (for
Argo) Programmes: Ordered in February 1981 when Iraq was Structure: Vary in some ways from Italian "Lupos" but almost
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium confident of an early victory over Iran and intended to have a identical to Venezuelan class
frequency fleet to take the place in the Middle East of the former Iranian Operational: The crews were withdrawn to Iraq in 1 987 but have
At least two ships have VDS Imperial Navy Still laid up at Muggiano in early 1 989 and being been trickling back since the ceasefire in 1 988.
maintained by Fincantieri but negotiations for delivery are in
Helicopters: 1 or 2 Agusta AB 21 2ASW a> hand.
1 YUGOSLAVTYPE
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
IBN KHALDOUM 507 Uljanic. Yugoslavia 1977 1978 20 Mar 1980
Displacement, tons: 1 850 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 317 3 36 7 14 8
(•96 7 • 11 2 ' 45)
Main machinery: CODOG; Rolls Royce. Olympus TM 3B gas 1
turbine. 22 300 hp; 2 MTU 6V 956 TB 91 diesels. 7 1 00 shp. 2 1
shafts
Speed, knots: 26 gas; 20 diesels Range, miles: 4 000 at 20
knots
Complement: 93 plus 1 00 trainees
M issiles: Can carry 4 Aerospatiale SSM Exocet (but not fitted)
Guns: 1 Bofors 57 mm/70; 75" elevation. 200 rounds/minute to
M km (9 3 nm): weight of shell 2 4 kg
1Bofors 40 mm/70. 8 Oerhkon 20 mm (4 twin)
Torpedoes: Fitted for 2 — 21 (533 mm) tubes in
A/S mortars: projector 1
Yugoslav 1 850 ton frigate (Indonesian) ?/. John Rowe
Countermeasures: ESM/ECM Radar and jammer
intercept
Radars: Surface search/navigation Probably two Racal Decca
1229. band 1
Operational: Mainly used as a training ship a nd transport during
Fire control: Philips Elektronik 9LV200 Mk 2; J band war with Iran. As Iraq's one operational fr gate it has several
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium Structure: Near sister to ndonesianf/a/afDew/anrar-a but with no
I times been reported as sunk by Iran but was still much in
frequency helicopter deck. Training ship with frigate capability evidence in 1988
Corvettes- Amphibious forces/ IRAQ 283
CORVETTES
6 "ASSAD" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
MUSSABEN NUSSAIR- F210 Fincanlieri, IVIuggiano 15 Jan 1982 22 Oct 1982 17 Sep 1986
TARIQiBNZIAD- F212 Fincantieii, Muggiano 20IVlav 1982 8 July 1983 29 Oct 1986
ABDULLA BEN ABI SARH F214 Fincantieri, Breda, Mestre 22IVlar 1982 5 July 1983 1987
KHALIDIBN ALWALID F216 Fincantien, Breda, Mestre 3 June 1982 5 July 1983 1987
SAAD IBN ABI WACCADE F218 Fincantieri, Breda, Marghera 17 Sep 1982 30 Dec 1983 1988
SALAH AD DEEN AL AYOORI F220 Fincantieri, Breda, IVIarghera 17 Sep 1982 30 Mar 1984 1988
'
Ht'lii t>|J!fT ships
Displacement, tons: 675, 685 (F 210, F 212) full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 204 4 ^ 30 5 8
(62 3 93 ' 2 5)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesels; 24 400 hp, 4
shafts h-.
,-,^a5s*«r
Speed, knots: 37 Range, miles: 4 000 at 18 knots
,f
Complement: 51 (without aircrew)
Missiles: SSM 6 0T0 Melara/Matra Otomat (only 2 in helicopter
ships); mertial guidance, active radar homing to 180 km (100
nm) at 9 Mach. warhead 200 kg n mm^
SAM Selenia/Elsag Albatros launcher (4
1 cell —3 reloads),
Aspide, semi-active radar homing to 1 3 km (7
nm) at 2.5 Mach,
'^'*~-\xr WtiTlijS'iftiia
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/^2 compact; 85" elevation, 85
1
'
rounds/mmute to 6 km ('ff 7 nm) a nti-
1 surface, 1 2 km (6 6 nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) (not in helicopter ships); 85"
elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km f'6'S nm), weight of
shell 96 kg
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm
ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes (not in
helicopter ships) Probably Whitehead A244S; anti-submarine;
active/passive homing to 6 km (3 3 nm). warhead 34 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Breda 05 mm 20-tubed trainable 1
multi-purpose launchers. Chaff to 2 km ("6 6 nm), illummants 1
km (2 2nm)
to 4
ESM/ECM: Elettronica Gamma, radar intercept and lammer
Fire control: Elsag Mk 10 Argo Selenia IPN-10 action data ABDULLA BEN ABI SARH 101 1386. Manna Fraccaroli
automation.
Radars: Air/surface search Selenia RAN 1 2L/X, D/l band, range
Q2V.rx\(45nm}
Navigation SMA 3 RM
20; band; range 73 km (40 nm)
I
Fire control Selenia RTN 1 OX, l/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
Sonars: Thomson Sintra Diodon, hull mounted, active search
andattack;11,12or13kHz
Helicopters: 1 Agusta AB 21 2ASW
Programmes: Ordered in February 1981 and like the "Lupo"
class frigates, still being maintained by Fincantieri at LaSpezia in
early989 while negotiations continue for delivery
1
Structure: Flight deck and telescopic hangar in Muggiano ships,
similar to Ecuadorean "Esmeralda" class Remainder similar to
Libyan vessels.
TARIQ IBNZIAD nil 988. Manna Fraccaroli
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 8 Agusta AB 21 2ASW fMumbers/Type: 7 Aerospatiale SA 321 H Super Frelon
Operational speed: 106 knots (I96km/h). Operational speed: 1 34 knots (248kmlh).
Service ceiling: 1 4 200 ft ("4 JOO mj Service ceiling: 10 000 ft (3 100m)
Range: 220 nm (425 km) Range: 440 nm (815 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Seaborne and shore-based for ASV/ASW Sensors: Selenia APS 705 Role/Weapon systems: Primarily procured for ASW, these helicopters are now used for limited
radar, dipping sonar Weapons: ASW; torpedoes and depth bombs ASV; missiles or rockets ASV, updated by Sogerma in 1984/5 Sensors Omera 31 radar Weapons ASW, torpedoes and
depth bombs ASV. 1 or 2 AM 39 Exocet missiles
Numbers/Type: 72 Dassault-Breguet Mirage FIEQ5
Operational speed: 800 knots ("Z 480km/h)
Numbers/Type: 8 Aerospatiale SA 365F Dauphin 2 Service ceiling: 65 000 ft (20 000 m)
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km I h) Range: 2 000 nm (3 705 km)
Service ceiling: 15 000 ft (4575m) Role/Weapon systems: Replaced Super Etendard and immediately very successful against 'large
Range: 410 nm (758km) naval targets, responsible for disabling USS Stark, May 1987 Sensors Thomson-CSF attack
Role/Weapon systems: Ordered in July 1988 for anti-ship operations Sensors Agrein radar radar Weapons ASV, Exocet with 2
1 200 (-264 /mp ga/; tanks Self-defence, 2 « 30 mm
1 It
Weapons: AS 577 anti-ship missiles
1 cannon in fuselage
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
3 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCHNY C" CLASS (LSMs) —
Programmes: Built in Poland to Batch C design first pair transferred in 1 977. third in 1 978 and
fourth in October 1 979 L 78 sunk by air attack. 1 981
ATIKAL72 JAWADA L 74 NOUHL76 Structure: Of original hull design but with a new type of deck-structure amidships This would
appear to be a form of helicopter platform The swimming-pool sized hole in the middle is probably
a stores lift, closed for helicopter operations
Displacement, tons: 1 1 20 standard: 1 150 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 269 « 32 8 - 6 9 (82 « 10 >
—
Main machinery: 2 40D diesels: 5 000 bhp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 2 000 at 2 knots
1 1
Complement: 42 (7 officers)
Military lift: 1 80 troops. 350 tons including 6 tanks
Guns: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin): 85' elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of
shell54 kg
2 USSR 122 mm 40- tubed rocket launchers, range 9 km (5 nm)
Fire control: PED-1 system
Radars: Surface search: Don 2: band: range 27 km (15 nm). I
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
IFF: Square Head; High Pole A, POLNOCHNY" Class (Iraq)
284 I RAQ / Amphibious forces — Light forces
3 LANDING SHIPS (TANK) 3 Ex-SOVIET "SO 1" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Njnie No Builders Commissioned 310 311 312
ALZAHRAA 426 Helsingor SY 21 Apr 1983
KHAVVLA 428 Helsmgor SY July 1983
BALQSES 429 Helsmgor SY Ocl 1983 Displacement, tons: 21 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 37 8 9 71 5 9 (^42 x 5
1 " 1.8)
Displacement, tons: 5 800 full load Mam —
machjnerv: 3 40D diesels. 7 500 bhp; 3 shafts
Measurement, tons: 3 681 gioss Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 100 at 3 knots
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 347 8 < 61 7 17 4C;06 18 8 5 3) Complement: 32
Mam machinery; 2 MTU 2V1 63 TB62 diesfils: 6 000 hp; 2 shafts 1 1
Speed, knots: 1 5 5 Guns: 4 USSR 25 mm/80 (2 twin), 85^ elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km ^/ 6 nm). weight of
Complement; 35 shell 34 kg
Military lift; 250 troops, tanks up to 55 tons A/S mortars: 4 RBU 200 1 5 tubed fixed launchers, range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks
Comment; Fitted with helicopter deck A Ro Ro design based on civilian requirements and Mines: 18
therefore cannot beach. Fitted with a stem ramp capable of handling 55 ton tanks to shore and Radars: Surface search: Pot Head, band I
launching amphibious41 ton tanks 55 ton lift between decks, A 1 200 ton trim arrangement allows IFF High Pole A Dead Duck
the embarkation of small landing craft Sonars: Hull-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency
Programmes: Delivered by the USSR to Iraq in May 962
1
Operational: May be inoperable
LIGHT FORCES
2 Ex-SOVIET "OSA I
"
and 5 "OSA 11" CLASSES
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
NISAM R 14 Osa ( I
) KHALIDIBN AL WALID R R21
HAZIRANI R 15 (Osa I SAID R19 R22
Displacement, tons; 210 (245 "Osa full load II )
Dimensions, feet (metres); 27 9 25 6 5 9 r J9 7 S 7 8J 1
•
Main machinery; 3 M503A diesels. 1 2 000 hp. 3 shafts (Osa I
)
3 M504 diesels, 5 000 hp. 3 shafts ("Osa
1 II")
Speed, knots; 35 ("Osa 37 ("Osa II) Range, miles; 400 at 30 knots ("Osa
I
), I"); 500 at 35
knots ("Osa II")
Complement; 30
Missiles; SSM 4 SS N-2 Styx (A in "Osa I", B in "Osa II), active radar or IR homing to 46 km (25
nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg
Guns;4USSR30 mm/65 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft.
weight of shell 54 kg
Radars; Surface search Square Tie, I band; range 73 km (40 nm) Soviet "SO 1" Class 1980
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
IFF Square Head High Pole A
Programmes; "Osa I" class delivered July 1 972 (2), December 1 972 (1 and February 1 983 ) (1
"Osa II" class m April 1974 (2), November 1974 (2), January 1975 (2), January 1976 (1),
February 1977 (1)
Operational; Three "Osa H" (R 20, 24 and 25) and two "Osa I" (Kanon-el-Tani R 1 6 and Tamouz R 8Ex-SOVIET"P6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
17) sunk in Iraq- Iran war Some may have Chaff launchers
Opinion; Numbers are uncertain as two replacement "Osa I" class may have been transferred in
1987,
14TAMOUZ212 ALTAQI214 14 RAMADAN 21 7 GHAZI 221
ALADRISI213 ALSHULAB216 ALEF220 IBN SAID 222
Displacement, tons; 64 standard. 73 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 85 3 20 4 9 ('26 6 - 7 / 5;
Main machinery; 4 M50 diesels. 3 530 bhp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots; 45 Range, miles; 450 at 30 knots
Complement; 17 (2 officers)
Guns; 4 USSR 25 mm/80 (2 twin). 85° elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6 nm) anti-aircraft,
weight of shell 34 kg
Torpedoes; 2 —
21 in (533 mm) tubes Probably Soviet Type 53, anti-surface; pattern,
active/passive homing up to 20 km / 7 7 nm) at up to 45 knots; warhead 400 kg
Radars; Surface search Skin Head, band I
IFF Ski Pole
Programmes: Transferred from the USSR Two were received in 1 959, four in November 1 960, and
SIX in January 1 961
"OSA I" Class
Operational; Four (21 5, 218, 21 9and 223) reported sunk in Iraq -I ran war.
2 Ex-SOVIET "NYRYAT ll" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
A 83 -n
Displacement, tons: 56 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 70 5 1 5 3 3 ('27 5 1
•
55 - 1)
Main machinery; — 3D1 2 diesel, 300 hp; 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 12 Range, miles; 1 600 at 10 knots
Complement: 15
Comment; in appearance to
Similar PO 2" class without bulwarks Multi-purpose craft probably
used as diving tenders Transferred September 1973 (2) and April 1980 (4) Only two remain and
are used for general purposes
•NYRYAT 11" Class 7985 Soviet "PS" Class J983
Light forces Mine warfare forces / IRAQ 285
2 Ex-SOVIET'TOLUCHATI" CLASS (LARGE PATROLCRAFT) 3 "PB 90" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
223 224 Displacement, tons: 90
Dimensions, feet {metres): 100 - 19 5 • 10 ('505 '59-37}
Displacement, tons: 70 standard. 1 00 full load Mam machinery: 3 diesels. 4 350 hp, 3 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 1 9 « 4 8 (29 6 1 •> • 5.8 « ! 5) Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 800 at 20 knots
Main machinery: 2 IVI50 diesels: 700 hp. 2 shafts 1 Complement: 1 7
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 knots Guns: Bofors 40 mm/70 4 Oerlikon 20 mm (quad) 2 twm 128
1 mm MRL
Complement: 20 Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 twin-barrelled Chaff launchers
Guns: 2 — 1 4 5 mm (twin) MGs Radars: Surface search: Decca 1226; band I
Radars: Surface search Spin Trough, I band
Comment: Built Yugoslavia Four of the class delivered via Kuwait in July 1 984 and the
by Tito,
Comment: Transferred by the USSR in late 1 960s Also used for torpedo recovery remainder in 1 985 Six sunk m war with Iran Unconfirmed names are Jass/. Junadah. Al Rahman
and pennant numbers are in the 221 229 series
3 "SRN 6 MK 6 WINCHESTER" CLASS (HOVERCRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 9 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 48 4 23 3 9 (skirt) (148 - 7 - -
12)
Main machinery: 1 Gnome Model GT. 050 hp; 2 propellers 1
Speed, knots: 60 Range, miles: 70 at 54 knots 1
Complement: 3
Guns: 1 — 12 7 mm MG
Comment: Six built by British Hovercraft, Cowes in 1981 Can carry five tons of cargo plus 20
troops
POLUCHATI' Class
MINE WARFARE FORCES
2 Ex-SOVIET"T43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
5 Ex-SOVIET "ZHUK" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ALYARMOUK417 ALKADISIA412
123 124 125 126 127
Displacement, tons: 570 full load
Displacement, tons: 50 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 90 2 27 6 6 9 fSfi - 1 •
fi 4 2 ?;
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75.4 X 17 X 6 2 ('23 52 19) Main machinery: 2 Type 9D diesels; 2 200 hp, 2 shafts
Main macfiinery: 400 hp; 2 shafts
2 IVI50 diesels. 2 Speed, knots: 15 Range, miles: 3 000 at 10 knots
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 1 00 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 65
Complement: 1 7 Guns:2 — 37 mm/63 (twin), 85 elevation, 160 rounds/minute to 4 km (2 2 nm) weight of shell 7
Guns: 4—14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs 1—12 7 mm MG kg
Radars: Surface search Spin Trough.
IFF High Pole B
I band 2— 25 mm/80 (twin); 85^' elevation, 270rounds/minuteto3kmf'/ 6 nm}, weight of shell 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 projectors
Mines: 20
Comment: Transferred in July 1974 (1), January 1975 (2). September 1975 (1), November Radars: Surface search: Ball End, E/F band
1975(1) Navigation Neptun, band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search, high frequency
Comment Tr iii,fi rred in March 1969, Operational status doubtful but both were at sea in 1988,
^^*>3t^
Soviet T 43" Class
3 YUGOSLAV "NESTIN" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
SALAMALDEEN +2
Displacement, tons: 72 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 « 21 3 « 3 9 ^27 » 65 12)
"ZHUK" Class 1981. Iraqi Navy Main machinery: 2 diesels, 520 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 860 at 1 knots
1 1
Complement; 1 7
Guns: 3 Hispano 20 mm (triple)
Mines; Can lay 24
2 Ex-SOVIET "PO 2" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Comment: Built Brodotehnika, Belgrade, Transferred 1979-80 Have magnetic, acoustic and
225 226 explosive sweep gear
Displacement, tons: 95 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 5 "115-32 (21 5 35 1)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 600 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30
Guns: 2—25 mm or 2—1 2,7 mm MGs,
Comment: Three transferred m 966 and two still active A faster variant of the standard
1 P 2 with two
engines.
/ffife>l
Soviet "PO 2" Class 1981 "NESTIN" Class
286 IRAQ / Mine warfare forces — Miscellaneous
3 Ex-SOVIET "YEVGEIMYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-INSHORE) MISCELLANEOUS
421 422 423
Displacement, tons: 90 full load
2 PRESIDENTIAL YACHTS
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 20 » 4.9 (26 > 6.1 » 1.5)
Main machinery: 2 Type 3D 1 2 diesels; 850 hp, 2 shafts QADISSIYAT SADDAM
Speed, knots: 1 1 Range, miles: 300 at 10 knots
Complement: 10 Displacement, tons: 660 full load 1
Guns: 2- 25 mm/80 (twin) Dmiensions, feet (metres):269 42 8 10 8('S2 13-33)
•
Radars: Navigation Spin Tiougli: I band Main machinery: 2 MTU 2V 1 63 TB82 1 1 diesels. 6 000 hp; 2 shafts
IFF High Polo Speed, knots: 9 1
Sonars: Helo type VDS (on stem), minehunting, high fiequency
Comment: Built by Helsing^r SY, Denmark Completed September 1981 Helicopter deck.
Comment: GRP hulls Delivered in January 1975 under cover-name of "oceanographic craft" Accommodation for 56 passengers Operational status doubtful
Names are Ikhtiol 1 . 2 and 3
i'^. ALQADISSIYA
'
JJtlWB'ji J J. Measurement, tons: 1 070 gross
Dimensions, feet (metres): 21 9 8 44 3 » 4 9 ('67 « 73 5 15)
Main machinery: 1 Deutz diesel. 1 288 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2 5
liSiU'A ' <^ - ^ Comment: Built by Helsingor SY, Denmark Completed 23 December 1982 Based on Lake
Tharthar Has a helicopter platform
Soviet "YEVGENYA" Class
1 DIVING TENDER
Nol
Displacement, tons: 1 9 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 5pp 21 59 (285 64 18)
Main machinery: MTU 8V 396 TC82 1 diesel, 870 bhp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 15
Comment: Built by Goiter SY, Netherlands Completed October 1 980
SERVICE FORCES
1 "STROMBOLI" CLASS (REPLENISHMENTTANKER)
Name No Builders Commissioned
1 Ex-SOVIET "PODZHARNY" (FIRE BOAT)
AGNADEEN A 102 Castellamaredi Stabia. Naples 29 Oct 1984
A 82
Displacement, tons: 3 556 light, 8 706 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 423 59 21 3 (129 • 18 1 6 5) Displacement, tons: 80 full load 1
Main machinery: 2 GMT A42855 diesels, 9 600 hp. 1 shaft Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 4 5 20 &(34 9 1 • •61-18)
Speed, knots: 1 8 5 Range, miles: 5 080 at 1 8 5 knots Main machinery: 2 diesels; 1 800 hp. 2 shafts
Complement: 1 1 5 Speed, knots: 1
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62, 85" elevation, 60 rounds/minute to 8 km (4.4 nm)
anti-surface. 5 km (2 7 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
Radars: Navigation SIVIA3 RM, I band, range 73 km (40 nm)
Fire Control Selenia RTN lOX. I/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
Programmes: Ordered February 1981 Laid down 29 January 1982 under sub-contract from
1
Muggiano Launched 22 October 1 982 Completed 20 December 1 983
Fincantieri.
1 Ex-SOVIET "PROMETY" CLASS (TUG)
Structure: Underway replenishment facilities on both sides of the ship
Operational: Still laid up in Alexandria at the end of 1 988 Displacement, tons: 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 97 7 » 27 2 « 10 5 ('298 - 83 • 3 2)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 200 hp; Kort nozzles
Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 1 800 at 1 2 knots
1
Comment: Transferred 1 975 Has firefighting capability.
3TUGS
ALENTISAR ALSHUMOUKH
Comment: Built by Damen, Hardenxveld Launched 21 August 1 982. 6 May 982 Of 350
1 grt with
diesels. Al Aliya is probably of 560 grt. Launched 7 December 1 982,
7//S
8THORNYCROFT "36 ft" and 4 "21 ft" TYPES
Comment: Pilot boats built by John I Thornycroft & Co in 1 961 for the Iraqi Ports Administration
The larger craft have a 1 25 bhp diesel engine and the smaller ones a 40 bhp diesel.
'SPASILAR" CLASS (SALVAGE SHIP)
Name No. Buiidei Commissioned
A 51 TitoSY, Belgrade 1978
Displacement, tons: 600 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 182 37 6 12 2 (55.5 ' 115- 38) 1 FLOATING DOCK
Main machinery: 2 diesels; 4 340 hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 1 5 Range, miles: 1 700 at 1 2 knots Comment: Ordered February 1981 from Arsenate Triestino, San Marco Delivered July 1984 but
Complement: 50 moored in Alexandria up to the end of 1 988 6 000 ton lift
Guns: 4-145 mm MGs,
Comment: Similar to Libyan and Yugoslav naval ships Can cany 750 tons of equipment and liquids Note: A number of customs craft and a large Dutch-built dredger of the Harbour Authority are also
Has facilities for divers pennant numbers A 95 and A 96)
listed (including
Introduction — Patrol vessels / IRELAND 287
IRELAND
Naval Requirement Mercantile Marine
Ministei tot Defence The OPV requirement is for 12 vessels (two at 2 000 tons, six at Lloyd's Regisfer of Shipping
Michael J Noonan 1000 tons and four at 500 tons) 1 69 vessels of 1 72 768 tons gross
Senior Appointments
Personnel
Commanding Naval Service
Flag Officer
Commodore W. J- Brett Establishment 277 (1 53 officers. 576 petty officers, 548 ratings)
1
(a) 1989 Currently under strength at about 000 officers and
1
men
Naval Bases (b) Voluntary service
Haulbowline Island (Cork), Headquarters' naval base and DELETIONS
dockyard, sea-going replacement section, ship support and
maintenance and communications section Haulbowline Naval Prefix to Ships' Names 1986 Fola
Base and Ballincollig Barracks, Cork, are the centres for all recruit 1987 John Adams
and contmuation training L E (Long Eirennach = Irish Ship) 1988 Sir Cecil Homer, Raven If
PATROL VESSELS
1 "P 31 "CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
EITHNE P31 Verolme, Cork 15 Dec 1982 19 Dec 1983 1 Dec 1 984
Displacement, tons: 1 760 standard; 1 91 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 265 39 4 ' 14 1 ><
(80 8 12 4 3)
Main machinery: 2 Ruston Paxman 2RKCM diesels, 1 7 200 shp;
2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 + ; 1 9 normal Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 85 (1 3 officers)
Guns: 1 Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk 1 ,
75° elevation; 200 rounds/minutf
to 17 km (9 3nm), weigfit of shell 2,4 kg
2 Rheinmetal 20 mm/20. 55" elevation, 1 000 rounds/mmute to
2 km
2 Wallop 57 mm launchers for illuminants
Fire control; Signaal LIOD system
Radars: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05 Mk 4, E/F band; range
1 37 km (75 nm) for 2 m-^ target
Two Racal Decca,
Navigation I band.
Tacan MEL RRB transponder
Sonars: Plessey PMS 26; hull mounted, lightweight, active
search and attack, 1 kHz
711986 Giorgio Ana
Helicopters: 1 SA 365F Dauphin 2.
Programmes: Ordered 23 April 1982 from Verolme, Cork, this
was the last ship to be built at this yard The Government is Structure: Fitted with retractable stabilisers Closed circuit TV for
considering awarding a licence for construction of a further flight deck operations
"P 31 " class abroad Operational: Oil Fuel, 290 tons
4 "P 21" and "DEIRDRE" CLASSES 2 "P41 PEACOCK" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
DEIRDRE P20 Veiolme, Cork 19Junel972 ORLA(ex-HMSSw//0 P41 Hall Russell, Aberdeen 3 May 1985
EMER P21 Verolme, Cork 16 Jan 1978 CIARA (ex HMS Swa//ow) P 42 Hall Russell, Aberdeen 17 Oct 1984
AOIFE P22 Verolme, Cork 29 Nov 1979
AISLING P23 Verolme, Cork 21 May 1980
Displacement, tons: 690 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 204 32 8 8 9 /62 6 1 10-2 7)
Displacement, tons: 972 (Deirdre). 1 01 9 5 (remainder) Main machinery: 2 Crossley Pielstick 1 8 PA6V 280 diesels, 4 000 hp, Schottel 1 auxiliary drive; 1 81
Dimensions, feet (metres): 184 3 pp 34 1 - 144/562 104 4 4) (Deirdre) hp, 2 shafts
213 7 34 4 14/65 2 705 4 4j (remainder) Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 7 knots
Main machinery: 2 British Polar SF1 1 2 VS 5 diesels. 4 200 shp, 1 shaft ("Deirdre" class) Complement: 31 (6 officers) plus 7 spare berths
2SEMT Pielstick6 PA6L 280 diesels; 4 800 shp, 1 shaft ("P 21 "class)
Speed, knots: 7 Range, miles: 4 000 at 7 knots, 6 750 at 2 knots
1 1 1 Guns: 1 3 in (76 mm)/62 OTO Melara compact, 85' elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km /S 5
Complement: 46 (5 officers) nm). weight of shell 6 kg
4—7 62 mm MGs
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70. 90 elevation, 300 rounds/mmute to 1 2 km /6 6 nm): weight of shell Fire control:BAe Sea Archer (for 76 mm)
96 kg Radars: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006, I band
2GAM B -01 (except Deidre), 60' elevation. 900 rounds/mmute to 2 km
2—1 2 7 mm MGs (Deirdre) Programmes: Oria launched 1 September 1 984 and Ciara 31 March 1 984 Both served in Hong
1
Radars: Surface search Selesmar/Selescan 1 024. band I Kong from mid 1 985 until early 1 988 Acquired by the Irish Navy and commissioned 21 November
Navigation: Racal Decca RM 1 229; band I 1 988 to replace "Ton class taken out of service in 1 985-86
"
Sonars: Simrad Marine; hull-mounted, active search, 34 kHz Structure: Can carry two Sea Raiders and a Fast Pursuit Craft Have loiter drive
Programmes: Deirdre was the first vessel ever built for the Naval Service in Ireland.
Structure: All of Nevesbu design. Stabilisers fitted. /4o//e and Aisling are of similar construction to
£mer with the addition of a bow thruster and KaMeWa four-bladed skewed propeller
Operational: Decca Mk 53 Navigator and Satnav. Oil fuel, 1 70 tons.
DEIRDRE 7/1987. Stefan Terzibaschitsch ORLA 1111988. Irish Navy
288 IRELAND / Shipborne aircraft — ISRAEL / Submarines
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type; 5 Aerospatiale SA 365F Dauphin 2 Numbers/Type: 2 Beechcraft Super King Air 200T
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km I h) Operational speed: 282 knots (523kmlh)
Service ceiling: 15 000 ft (4 575 m) Service ceiling: 35 000 ft (10 670m)
Range: 410 mil (758 km) Range: 2 030 nm (3 756km)
Role/Weapon systems: Embarked helicopter for WIR/SAR tasks on only PV, some shore Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance, SAR and EEZ protection, to be replaced in due
land-based training and SAR Sensors, Bendix RDR 1 500 radar Weapons: Unarmed course. Sensors Weather/search radar Weapons Unarmed,
MISCELLANEOUS
COLLEEN II
Comment: Service launch, built at Wicklow in 1 972
SEABHAC FAINLEOG FIACH DUBH
Comment: Civilian manned passenger transports Taken over 1 983 and 1 i
TAILTE
DAUPHIN 1987, Paul Beaver Comment: Dufour 35 yacht for sail training Bought December 1 979
ISRAEL
Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Mmtster of Defence (a 1 989 9 000 ( 1 000 officers and 8 000 men, of whom 3 450 Type Active Buifdtng
Yitzhak Rabin are conscripts Includes a Naval Commando) (Planned)
(b) 3 years' national service for Jews and Druses Patrol Submarines 3 (2)
Corvettes (3)
Headquarters' Appointment Note: An additional 1 000 Reserves available on mobilisation Fast Attack Craft— Missile 23 —
Fast Attack Craft — Gun 5 3
Commander-in Chief of the
- Israeli Navy Hydrofoils 3 —
Hear Admiral fVlicha Ram Coastal Patrol Craft 40 + —
LCTs 6 (2)
Ashdod, LCPs 4 —
Diplomatic Representation
Haifa, Eilat
Transport 1 —
(The repair base at Eilat has a synchrolift)
Support Ship 1
' —
Defence Attache in London Auxiliaries 4 —
Brigadier M Mirara
Deployment tWercantile Marine
Prefix to Ships' Names
About 7 "Dabur" class and some smaller vessels are based at Eilat lloyd's Register ol Shipping
INS (Israeli Naval Ship) Remainder of fleet in the Mediterranean 66 vessels of 545 642 tons gross
SUBMARINES
Note: In mid 1988 Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton
Corporation was chosen as the prime contractor for two 'Dolphin
"
class (Type 209) submarines to be built with EMS funds in a
German shipyard First to commission in 1993 A third submarine is
required by the Israeli Navy but funds are not available
3 IKL/VICKERS TYPE 540
Name Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
GAL Vickers Ltd, Barrow 1973 2 Dec 1975 Jan 1977
TANIN Vickers Ltd, Barrow 1974 25 Oct 1976 June 1977
RAHAV Vickers Ltd, Barrow 1974 1977 Dec 1977
Displacement, tons: 420 surfaced, 600 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 146 7 -154-12
(45 • 47 ' 37)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 MTU 2V483 TY60
1 diesels,
1800 shp 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 1 surfaced: 1 7 dived
Complement: 22
Missiles: SSM McDonnell Douglas Sub Harpoon launched from
torpedo tubes, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9
Mach, warhead 227 kg
—
Torpedoes: 8 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes Honeywell NT 37E;
active,/passive homing to 20 km ('7 7 nm) at 35 knots: warhead
1 50 kg Total of 1 missiles and torpedoes can be embarked
Fire control: Tios System
Radars: Surface search Plessey, I band
Sonars: Plessey: hull-mounted, passive search and attack,
medium/high frequency
Programmes: A contract was signed by Vickers in April 1 972,
Modernisation: Sub Harpoon and associated fire control
equipment installed in 983 and the NT 37E torpedoes replaced
1
the obsolete Mk 37 in 1 987-88
1978. Israeli Navy
Corvettes - Light forces / ISRAEL 289
CORVETTES
+ (3) "LAHAV" ("SAAR 5 •) CLASS
Displacement, tons: 985 standatcl, 1 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 253 2 28 9 > 1 3 8 (screws) (77 2 - 88 ' 42)
Main machinery: CODAG, 1 General Motois LM 2500 gas lurblne, 24 000 bhp, 2 MTU diesels,
4 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp ptopeileis
Speed, knots: 42 gas, 25 diesels Range, miles: 4 500 at 22 knots '^\
Complement: 45
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) launchers, active radar homing to 1 30 km
(70 nm) at 0.9 Mach, warhead 227 kg
SAM Israeli Industries Barak 32 cells, command line of sight ladai or optical
I (vertical launch),
guidance to 1 km fS 5 nm) at 2 Mach, warhead 22 kg
A/S 4 Israeli Industries Gabriel II This is an ASW variant of the SSM 1987. Israeli Shipyards
Guns: 2 OTO Melara 3in (76 mm) 162 compact, 85' elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km fS 7 nm),
weight of shell 6 kg
4 MBT Weapon Systems 30 mm (2 twin) (GP version only)
Torpedoes: 6- -324 mm (2 triple) tubes (A/S version only), anti-submarine
6"SAAR 2" and 4 "SAAR 3" CLASSES
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm triple launcher (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Chaff launchers
Fire control: Possibly ELBIT NTCCS Dala link Name No Buildeis Commissioned
"Saar 2"
Helicopters:! Dolphin SA 366G MIVTACH 311 CMN, Cherbourg 1968
MIZNAG 312 CMN, Cherbourg 1968
Programmes: A new design (QU-09-35) prepared by Israeli Shipyards, Haifa I ngal Is Shipbuilding MIFGAV 313 CMN, Cherbourg 1968
Division of Litton Corporation authorised in March 1988 to act as main contractor using FMS EILATH 321 CMN, Cherbourg 1968
funding Ships probably to be built in Isiael by the mid 1 990s HAIFA 322 CMN, Cherbourg 1968
Operational: Endurance, 20 days AKKO 323 CMN, Cherbourg 1968
Opinion: The Israeli Navy wanted eight in two batches of four so unless more are subsequently "Saar 3"
ordered, updated versions of the "SAAR 4" class will be needed to replace some of the other FAC SAAR 331 CMN, Cherbourg 1969
hulls. SOUFA 332 CMN, Cherbourg 1969
GAASH 333 CMN, Cherbourg 1969
HEREV 341 CMN, Cherbourg 1969
Displacement, tons: 220 standard, 250 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 47 6 23 8 2 /-JS 7 2 5;
1
Main machinery: 4 MTU MD871 diesels, 1 3 500 bhp, 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles; 2 500 at 1 5 knots, 1 600 at 20
' knots, 1 000 at 30 knots
Complement: 35-40 (5 officers)
Missiles: SSM 2 or 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon ("Saar 3"), active radar homing to 130 km (70
nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg
"SAAR 5" Class (A/S version) (Not to scale)
6 (Saar 2 or 3 ("Saar 3") Israeli
) Industries Gabriel II, active radar or optical TV guidance,
semi-active radar homing to 36 km (20 nm) at 7 Mach. warhead 75 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in f 76 mm^/62 DP. 85" elevation, 65 rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4nm), weight
of shell 6 kg
40 mm/70, 85' elevation, 300 rounds/minute 4 km 2 nm) weight of
LIGHT FORCES 1 -3 Breda
shell 96 kg (see Operational)
to ('2 anti-aircraft,
2 or 4— 12 7mmMGs
4 "ALIYA'/'ROMAT" ("SAAR 4,5") CLASS Torpedoes: 4 — 324 mm Mk 32 (2 twin) tubes (
'Saar 2" class only and not fitted in all) Honeywell
Mk 46, anti submarine: active/passive homing to 1 (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
1 km
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT- MISSILE) Countermeasures: Decoys 6 — 24 tube, 4 single tube Chaff launchers
ESM Elta MN-53, intercept
Name Builders Commissioned ECM Jammer
ALIYA Haifa Shipyard Aug 1980 Radars: Air/surface search Thomson -CSF TH D 1040 Neptune, G band, range 33 km (18nm) for 2
GEOULA Haifa Shipyard 31 Dec 1980 m- target
ROMAT Haifa Shipyard Oct 1981 Fire control Selenia Orion RTN 1 OX: l/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
KESHET Haifa Shipyard mid-1982 Sonars: EDO 780 "Saar 2 class only and not fitted in all), VDS, active search and attack, 1 3 7 and
(
"
5kHz
Displacement, tons: 488 full load Programmes: Built from designs by Lurssen Werft of Bremen Political problems caused their
Dimensions, feet (metres): 202 4 ' 24 9 - 8 2 ("67 7 « 7 6 » 25) building France instead of West Germany Two batches the first six being ordered in 1 965, the
in
Main machinery: 4 MTU 16V 956 TB 91 diesels: 14 000 hp; 4 shafts second six in 1 966 Five of these ships were delivered to Israel after the 1 969 French arms embargo
Speed, knots: 31 Range, miles; 4 000 at 7 knots, 1 500 at 30 knots 1 and two (Akko and Saar) made the journey on completion of local trials The last five arrived off
Complement: 53 (Aliya and Geoula), 45 {Romat and Keshet) Haifa in January 1970after a much publicised passage which began on Christmas Eve off the west
coast of France and proved the remarkable endurance of this class.
Missiles: SSM: McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach; Structure; Steel hulls and light alloy superstructure
warhead 227 kg Opera tional:"Saai2'can mount an armament varying from one 40 mm gun and Gabriel missiles to
Israeli Industries Gabriel II or III; radar or TV optical guidance, semi active radar or anti-radiation three 40 mm guns and four A/S torpedo tubes plus VDS "Saar 3 can mount Harpoon and Gabriel "
homing (III) to 36 km (20 nm) at 7 Mach. warhead 75 kg missiles as well as the 76 mm gun forward but do not have sonar
4 Harpoon (quad) 4 Gabriel [Aliya and Geoula) Sales: Hand and Hetz transferred to Chile in 1 988
8 Harpoon (2 quad) 8 Gabriel (Romat and Keshet)
Guns; OTO Melara 3 m (76 mm) 162 (Romat and Keshet or\\y), 85
1 elevation, 85 rounds/minute to
1 6 km ("fi 7 nm)'. weight of shell 6 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55' elevation; 900 rounds/minute to 2 km
1 General Electric/General Dynamics Vulcan Phalanx 6 barrelled 20 mm Mk 15, 3 000
rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km anti missile
2 or 4 —
1 2 7 mm (twin or quad) MGs,
Countermeasures: Decoys: 1-45 tube, 4—24 tube, 4 single tube Chaff launchers
ESM Elta MN53; intercept
ECM: Jammer
Radars: Air/surface search: Thomson CSF TH D 1040 Neptune, G band, range 33 km (18 nm) for
2 mMarget.
Fire control: Selenia Orion RTN 1 0X, l/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
Helicopters: 1 AB 206 JetRanger reconnaissance for OTH targeting [Aliya and Geoula)
Programmes: Aliya launched 11 July 1 980, Geoula December 1 980, Romat 30 October 1 981 and
October 1982
/(es/ie/
Structure: After the first two the hangar has been replaced by a 76 mm gun aft and four additional
Gabriel launchers The CIWS is mounted in the eyes of the ship in all cases replacing the 40 mm
"SAAR "
Class with 76 mm guns and six Gabriel missiles
gun.
xz±
1987. Israeli Shipyards "SAAR" Class (with Gabriel and Harpoon) 1987
290 ISRAEL/ Light forces
8 "RESHEF" ("SAAR 4") CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 3 US "FLAGSTAFF 2" CLASS (HYDROFOILS)
Builders Commissioned SHIMRITM161 LIVNITM162 SNAP1RITM163
RESHEF Haifa Shipyard Apr 1973
KIDON Hiiifa Shipyard Sep 1974
TARSHISH Haifa Shipyard Mar 1975 Displacement, tons: 1 05 full load
YAFFO Haifa Shipyard Apr 1975 Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 x 24 « 5(25 6 « 7 3 ' 16)
IMITZHON Haifa Shipyard Sep 1978 Main machinery: 2 Allison 501 KF gas turbines; 5 400 shp, 4 shafts
ATS M OUT Haifa Shipyard Feb 1979 Speed, knots: 48 Range, miles: 2 600 at 8 knots hullborne, 1 000 at 42 knots foilborne
MOLEDET Haifa Shipyard May 1979 Complement: 1 5
KOMEMIUT Haifa Shipyard Aug 1980
Missiles: SSM 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach. warhead 227 kg
Displacement, tons: 41 5 standard; 450 full load 2 Israeli Industries Gabriel III; anti- radiation homing to 36 km (20 nm) at 0.7 Mach, warhead 75 kg.
Dimensions, feet (metres): \%0G 2b Z (58 7 8 2 4) • ' Guns: 2 MBT/OerlikonTCM 30, 85' elevation, 650 rounds/minute to 10 km C5 5 /7m> anti-surface, 3
Main machinery: 4 MTU 16V 956 TB 91 diesels, 1 4 000 hp, 2 shafts km f'/ 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 kg or 36 kg
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 650 at 30 knots. 4 000 at 1 7 5 knots
1 2 — 12 7mmMGs
Complement: 45 Countermeasures; ESM/ECM Intercept/jammer
Fire control Probable data link system.
;
Missiles: SSM: 2-4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (twin or quad) launchers, active radar homing to Radars: Navigation band I
1 30 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach: warhead 227 kg
4-6 Gabriel or III. radar or TV optical guidance, semi -active radar or anti radiation (III) homing to
II Programmes: S/r/mr/f USA from Grumman Lantana Yard. Florida with Livnitand
was ordered in the
36 km (20 nm) at 7 Mach, warhead 75 kg possibly 1 more to beShimrit launched 27 May 1 981 Subsequently there were
built in Israel
Harpoons fitted with Israeli homing systems The Gabriel system carries a TV camera which can
II considerable teething troubles but Shimnt was eventually accepted in mtd-1982 Snapint.
transmit ahoming picture to the firing ship beyond the radar horizon This has now been completed June 1 985. is now third and last of originally planned class of 1 2 This might be due to
superseded in operational boats by Gabriel III The missile fit currently varies in training boats — dissatisfaction with the design for the tasks assigned There are reports of a new US/Israel missile
Harpoon. 5 Gabriel II hydrofoil design, possibly an improved "Flagstaff 2"
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in ('76 /77mJ/62 compact. 85" elevation. 85 rounds/minute to 16 km ("S 7 nm). Structure; Aluminium superstructure Radome conceals fire control and countermeasures aerials.
weight of shell 6 kg Adapted for shore bombardment
2 Oerlikon 20 mm. 55 elevation. 900 rounds/minute to 2 km,
1 General Electrics/General Dyanmics Vulcan Phalanx 6-barrelled 20 mm Mk 1 5 (fitted fwd of the
bridge), 3 000 rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km anti-missile.
2—12 7mmMGs
— —
Countermeasures: Decoys 1 45 tube, 4 or 6 24 tube, 4 single tube Chaff launchers,
ESM Elta MN-53, intercept
ECM Jammer
Radars: Air /surf ace search: Thomson -CSF TH-D 1040 Neptune; G band, range 33 km (18 nm) for
2 ni-^ target
Fire control Selenia Orion RTN 1 0X, l/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
Helicopters: Jarshish had her after 76 mm gun removed to make way for a helicopter platform, a
temporary trial m 1979
Modernisation: It is planned to replace Vulcan Phalanx by the BARAK SAM system
Operational: This very interesting class has a long range at cruising speed, two pairs having made
the passage from Israel to the Red Sea via the Strait of Gibraltar and Cape of Good Hope, relying
only on refuelling at sea This is a tribute not only to their endurance but also to their sea-keeping
qualities All now deployed in Mediterranean
Sales: Eight of this class built for South Africa in Haifa and Durban. One (Romat) transferred to Chile
late 1 979 and one (Keshet) in February 1 981
1982. Grumman
5 + 3 "SUPER DVORA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons: 48 (56 for SSM fit) full load
"SAAR 4" Class (without Phalanx) Dimensions, feet (metres): 73 5 « 18 X 5 9screws ('22^ X 5.5 « 1.8)
fVIain machinery: 2 MTU diesels. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 700 at 40 knots
Complement: 9 (1 officer)
1 "DVORA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm/80. 2—1 2 7 mm MGs.
Displacement, tons: 47 full load Radars: Surface search: Decca 926. band 1
Dimensions, feet (metres); 70 8 18 5 9 screws ('2/ 5 « 5 5 '
-
1-8)
Main machinery: 2 MTU 1 2V 331 TC81 diesels; 5 440 hp, 2 shafts Programmes; A improvement on the "Dabur" design ordered in March 1987. First
further
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 700 at 32 knots commissioned in November 1 988. remaining four in 1 989 Three more planned for 1 990.
Complement: 10 Structure: All gun armament and improved speed and endurance compared with the prototype
"Dvora SSM. depth charges, torpedoes or a 1 30 mm MRL can be fitted if required
".
Missiles: SSM 2 Israeli Industries Gabriel (single launchers); active radar or optical TV guidance; Sales: Also ordered by Sri Lanka.
semi active radar homing to 36 km (20 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 75 kg
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm/80; 55* elevation; 1 000 rounds/minute to 2 km
2— 12 7mmMGs
Radars: Surface search Decca 926. 1 band
Programmes: Built in 977 1
Structure: A private design of Israel Aircraft Industries (RAMTA) which is basically an improved
"Dabur" class The smallest missile craft so far built. Similar hull design used for "Hai Ou" class in
Taiwan
"DVORA" Class ( 379. Israeli Navy "SUPER DVORA" Class 1987
Light forces Support ships / ISRAEL 291
31 "DABUR" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT
Displacement, tons: 35 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 64 9 ^S 58 (79 8 5 5
Numbers/Type: 2 Aerospatiale SA 366G Dolphin
^ " '^
18)
•<
Operational speed: 140 knots (260 km I h)
Main machinery: 2V 71
2 General Motors 1 Tl geared diesels, 1 920 shp. 2 shafts
Service ceiling: 15 000 ft (4 575m}
Speed, knots: 22. Range, miles: 1 200 at 1 7 knots
Complement: 6/9 depending on armament Range: 410nm (758km)
Role/Weapon systems: SAR/MR helicopter embarked for trials; primarily SAR/MR but growing
submarine threat could mean upgrading; 20 more on order Sensors: Israeli designed radar/FLIR
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm, 55" elevation. 000 rounds/minute to 2 km,
1
systems Weapons, Unarmed at present but plans for ASV/ASW
2 —1 2 7 mm MGs Carl Gustav 84 mm portable rocket launchers
Torpedoes: 2^324 mm tubes Honeywell Mk 46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1 1 km
(6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Depth charges: 2 racks in some
Radars: Surface search: Decca Super 101 Mk 3. band
Sonars: Active search and attack; high frequency
I
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Note; Two new construction landing ships are planned by the Navy to transport large numbers of
Programmes: Twelve built by Sewart Seacraft USA and remainder by Israel Aircraft Industries
troops
(RAMTA) between 973 and 1977,
1
Structure: Aluminium hull Several variations in the armament 3 "ASHDOD" CLASS (LCTs)
Operational: Deployed in the Mediterranean (24) and Red Sea (7). these craft have been designed
for overland transport Good rough weather performance Portable rocket launchers are carried for Name No Builders Commissioned
anti-terrorist purposes, ASHDOD 61 Israel Shipyards, Haifa 1966
Sales: Four to Argentina in 1 978 Four to Nicaragua in 1 978 Two to Sn Lanka in 1 984 Five also ASHKELON 63 Israel Shipyards. Haifa 1967
given to Lebanon Christian militia in 1 976 ACHZIV 65 Israel Shipyards, Haifa 1967
Displacement, tons: 400 standard; 730 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 205 5 32 8 5 8 |'62 7 - W
Main machinery: 3 MWIVI diesels, 900 bhp, 3 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 10 5
Complement: 20
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: At least one has a helicopter deck aft-
5^u. v^tr
"DABUR" Class 8/ 7987
"ASHDOD" Class 7976. Israeli NavY
9+ "YATUSH' CLASS (Ex-US PBR TYPE) (COASTAL PATROL 3 "kisHON- CLASS (LCTs)
CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 9 full load ETZIONGEUBER 51 Israel Shipyards, Haifa 1965
Dimensions, feet (metres): 32 1 ' 2 6 ^-S S 1J4 8) SHIQMONA 53 Israel Shipyards, Haifa 1965
Main machinery: 2 geared diesels, 430 hp, water)ets KESSARAYA 55 Israel Shipyards, Haifa 1965
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 5 Displacement, tons: 82 standard, 230 full load
1
Guns: 2—12 7 mm MGs, Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 20 22 2 - 47 (36 6 • 7 7 7 4)
90 ft 127 5) length (Etzion Geubei)
Comment: Purchased 1 974 and subsequently Numbers uncertain Used by the Maritime police Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 280 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 10
Complement: 12
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
>HIOMONA 7976. Israeli Navy
4EX-USLCPTYPE
Displacement, tons: 24 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 5 14 4 5 6 (76 • 44 / 7J
Main machinery: 2 Saturn gas turbines, 2 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 35
Complement: 8
"YATUSH" Class 7987
Military lift: 22 troops, 1 ton equipment
Comment: Transferred in 1 968 Used for swimmer operations
SUPPORTSHIPS
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
Numbers/Type: 25 Bell 21 2 MA02 Todd Marine, Washington 1976
Operational speed: 100 knots (185km/h)
Service ceiling: 3 200 ft ('4 025 mj.
1
Displacement, tons: 4 000'
Range: 224 nm (415 km)
Role/Weapon systems: SAR and coastal helicopter surveillance tasks undertaken. Sensors: lAI Comment: Oil rig tender for use as Light Forces Support ship.
EW systems Weapons: Unarmed except for self-defence machine guns
Numbers/Type: 4 Grumman E 2C Hawkeye. 1 "BATSHEVA" CLASS (TRANSPORT)
Operational speed: 269 knots (499kmlh)
Service ceiling: 30 800 ft (9 390'm) Name Builders Commissioned
Range: 350 nm ('2 500*m;
1 BATSHEVA Netherlands 1967
Role/Weapon systems: Airborne early warning and control aircraft; operated for air defence and
strike direction Sensors: APS-1 25 radar, various EW systems Weapons' Unarmed. Displacement, tons; 1 50 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 1 7 - 36 7 > 26 9(95 7 - 7/2 « 8.2)
Numbers/Type: 7 lAI 1 24 Sea Scan Main machinery: 2 diesels: 2 shafts
Operational speed: 471 knots (873kmlh) Speed, knots: 1
Service ceiling: 45 000 ft (73 725 m) Complement: 26
Range: 2 500 nm (4 633km) Guns: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm 4—1 2 7 mm MGs,
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal surveillance tasks with long endurance; used for intelligence
gathering Sensors: Include radar, IFF, MAD and various EW systems of lAI manufacture. Comment: Purchased from South Africa in 1 968
292 ITALY / Introduction
ITALY
Bases Naval Air Arm — Planned strength and deployment
Minister of Defence: Mam La Spezia (Alto Tirreno). Taranto (Jonio e Canale 2 —
LRMP Squadrons Breguet Atlantics (No 88, Catania, No 86,
ValerioZanone dOtranto), Ancona (Adriatico) Cagliari/Elmas); operated by Navy with Air Force support and
—
Secondary Brindisi, Augusta. Messina, La Maddalena, Caglian, maintenance
Naples, Venice 2 Shore-based helicopter squadrons
Headquarters' Appointments 3 Ship-borne helicopter squadrons
1 2 AB 204 for training and communications
Chiff of Defence Staff. New Construction Plans
Admiral Mdiio Porta
Cliief of Naval Staff Long lerm plans envisage a fleet of 12 submarines, two Light
Admiral Sergio Maioli Carriers,28-32 Escorts plus Ampfiibious, Minewarfare vessels and
Navat Personnel
Cfiief of
Naval Aircraft Special low budget projected in mid 1 988 included Mercantile Marine
Admiral Mario Slngini two more "Animoso" class, two NFR 90 frigates, nine MCMV, two
Vice Ctvef of Naval Staff to four S90 submarines and 12 EH 101 Notmal budget includes Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Admiral Antonmo Getaci second aircraft carrier to an improved Garibaldi design, one 1 583 vessels of 7 794 247 tons gross
Vesuvio AO, six Gaeta MCMV, two Sauro (seven and eight), 16
Principal Commands VSTOL aircraft and 30 EH 101 helos More "Animoso" class are
probably unlikely and an improved "Maestrale" is the preferred
and solution to replacing the "Alpinos".
Commander. Allied Naval Forces. Southern Europe (Naples)
Commandei in-Cliief Dipartimento Basso Tirreno
Admiral Filippo Ruggiero DELETIONS
Commandei in Chief of Fleet ( and Comedcent)
-
Strength of the Fleet Submarine
Admiral Luciano Monego
Commandei in Chief Dipartimento Afto Tirreno Type Building 1 986 Livio P/omarta
Admiral Franco Papili (Planned) 1 988 Romeo Romei
Commander in Chief Dipartimento A dnatico
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Submarines 10 2(2)
Admiral Franco Mariotti Light Aircraft Carriers 2
Commander in -Chief Dipartimento dello Jonio Cruisers 2 Frigate
e Canale d Otranto Destroyers 4 2
Admiral Carlo Alberto Vandini Frigates 15 1 988 Cailo Margottini
Commander Sicilian Naval Area Corvettes 12 7(?8)
Vice Admiral Giussepe Arena Hydrofoils^Missile 7
Commander Sardinian Naval Area Commando Support Craft 2 - Corvette
Vice Admiral Mario Saliu LPDs 2
Commander Submarine Force Minehunters/sweepers— Ocean 4 6 1986 Alhatios
Rear Admiral Armando de Stefano Minesweepers Ocean — 4
J stNaval Division Minesweepers/ hunters Coastal — 18
Vice Admiral Salvatore Ficarra Survey/Research Vessels 3 IVlinesweeper (Coastal)
2nd Naval Division Replenishment Tankers 2 (1)
Rear Admiral Gianfranco Ginesi Harbour Tankers 7 1985 86 Aragosta, Astice. Mitilo. Polipo. Porpora
3rd Naval Squadron Experimental Ships 5 1987 Edera
Vice Admiral Egidio Alberti Fleet Support Ship 1
1988 Lance. Sandalo
4th Naval Squadron Coastal Transports 10
Rear Admiral Giuseppe Spinozzi Transports (MTM/MTP/MEN) 39
Naval Commandos and Special Naval Gtoup Sail Training Ships 5 Amphibious Forces
Vice Admiral Luigi Donolo Training Ships 5
Minesweeping Force Netlayer 2 1 988 Grado
Rear Admiral Silverio Titta Lighthouse Tenders 4 1 989 Caorle
Salvage Ships 2
Repair Craft
Diplomatic Representation Water Carriers Light Forces
—
Tugs Large
Naval Attache in Bonn Tugs— Small 52 1986 MS 441. MS 453
Captain Franco D Agostino Floating Docks 13 1988 Saema (civilian)
Naval Attache in London
Captain G Rondonotti
Naval Attache in Moscow Personnel Miscellaneous
Captain Virgilio Maria Pennine
Naval Attache in Pans (a) 1989 50 300 (including 500 Naval
1 Air Arm and 750 San 1 986 Tanaro. Boeo. Colosso. Rizzuto. Robusto. Linaro
Captain Pietro de Michelis di Slonghello Marco Battalion (Force of Marines)) 1 987 MTC 1005 Giusto (tug). Arzachena (tug)
Naval Attache in Washington (b) 1 % years' national service reducing to 1 year by 1 991 1 988 Gagliardo (tug). Forte (tug). Miseno (tug). Sperone (tug)
Captain Ferdmando San Felice di Monteforte (c) 55 per cent of the Navy are conscripts 1989 MTF 1301 -303
PENNANT LIST
Submarines F571 Grecale P426 Condor Amphibious Forces
F572 Libeccio P492 Barbara
8 505 Aitilio Bagnolini F573 Scirocco MEN213 Alcide Pedrett L9892 San Giorgio
S506 Enrico Toll F574 Aliseo MEN 214 Mario Manno L9893 San Marco
8 513 Enrico Dandolo F575 Euro
S514 Lazzaro Mocenigo F576 Espero
S518 Nazario Sauro F577 Zeffiro
S519 Fecia di Cossato F580 Alpino Mines weepers /Hunters Service Forces
S520 Leonardo da Vinci F581 Carabmiere
S521 Guglielmo Maiconi F594 Virginio Fasan M5430 Salmone A 5301 Pietro Cavezzale
3 522 Salvatore Pelosi M 5431 Storione A 5302 Caroly
S523 Giuliano Prim M 5432 Sgombro A 5303 Ammiraglio Magnaghi
Corvettes M 5433 Squalo A 5304 Alicudi
M 5504 Castagno' A 5305 Murena
Light Aircraft Carriers F540 de Cristofaro
Pietro M5505 Cedro' A 5306 Mirto
F541 Umberto Grosso M5508 Frassino' A 5307 Pioppo
C550 Veneto
Vittorio F542 Aquila M5509 Gelso' A 5309 Anteo
C551 Giuseppe Garibaldi F544 Alcione M5516 Platano' A 5310 Proteo
F545 Airone M5519 Mandorlo' A 5311 Palinuro
F546 Licio Vismtini M5521 Bambu A 531 2 Amerigo Vespucci
Cruisers F550 Salvatore Todaro M5522 Ebano A 531 3 Stella Polare
F551 Minerva M5523 Mango' A 531 Quarto
C553 Andrea Dona F552 Urania M5524 Mogano A 531 5 Raffaele Rossetti
C554 Caio Duilio F553 Danaide M5525 Palma' A5316 Cotsaro II
F554 Sfinge M5531 Agave A 531 7 Atlante
F555 Driade (building) M5532 Alloro A5318 Prometeo
Destroyers F556 Chimera (building) M5535 Gelsomino A 531 Ciclope
F557 Fenice (building) M5536 Giaggiolo A 5324 Titano
D550 Ardito F558 Sibilla (building) M5538 Loto' A 5325 Polifemo
D551 Audace M5540 Timo A 5327 Stromboli
D560 Animoso (building) M5542 Vischio A 5328 Gigante
D561 Afdimentoso (building) Light Forces M5550 Lend' A 5329 Vesuvio
D570 Impavido M5551 Sapn' A 5330 Saturno
D571 Intrepido P401 Cassiopea M5552 Milazzo' A 5331 -5 MOC1201 5
P402 Libra M5553 Vieste' A 5337 MOC1207
P403 Spica M5554 Gaeta (building) A 5341 MTC 1001
Frigates P404 Vega M5555 Termoli (building) A 5344 MTC 1004
P420 Sparviero M5556 Alghero (building) A 5346 MTC 1006
F564 Lupo P421 Nibbio M5557 Numana (building) A 5350 MTC1010
F565 Sagittario P422 Falcone M5558 Crotone (building) A 5354 Piave
F566 Perseo P423 Astore M5559 Viareggio (building) A 5356 Basento
F567 Orsa P424 Grifone A 5357 Bradano
F570 Maestrale P425 Gheppio A 5358 Brenta
Introduction Submarines / ITALY 293
Service Forces A 5378 Aragosta Y416 Porto Torres Y429 Monttjcristo
A 5379 Astice Y417 Porto Corsini Y431 Panaria
A 5359 Bormida A 5380 Mililo Y421 Porto Empedocle Y435 Mesco
A 5365 Tenace A 5381 Polipo Y422 Porto Pisano Y436 Porto d'lschia
A 5369 Adige A 5382 Porpora Y423 Porto Conte Y443 Riva Trigoso
A5370-3 MCC1101 A 5388 Ercole Y425 Portoferraio Y446 San Benedetto
A 5374 Mincio Y412 Albenga Y426 Portovenere Y448 Ustica
A 5375 Simeto Y413 Porto Fossone Y428 Porto Salvo Y451 Vigoroso
SUBMARINES
+(2) TYPE S 90" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 2 229 surfaced; 2 475 dived Torpedoes; 6 21 in (533 mm) (2 triple) bow tubes Total of 24 Structure; Diving depth is expected to be about 400 m (! 300ft).
Dimensions, feet (metres); 244,8 " 243,2 « 20 1 missiles, guided and unguided torpedoes Opinion; Gaseous storage toroidal designs have been tested in
(746 74 6 3) midget submarines built by Maritalia and the concept could be
Main machinery; Diesel-electric; 3 Fincantieri SMA 21016 Programmes; The four improved "Sauro" class will bring the applied to larger (2 800 or 1 400 ton) submarines Evaluation of
diesels, 1 motor; 4 500 kW; shaft 1 flotilla up to the required number of 1 2 so the "Type S 90" is now this alternative design may have led to the delay in starting the S
Speed, knots; 20 dived; 1 1 surfaced seen as the "Toti" class replacement- The characteristics shown 90 programme
Range, miles; 6 000 at 4 knots dived above are still tentative and the first of class is not expected to
Complement; 50 (8 officers) commission until the mid 1 990s.
2 + 2 "IMPROVED SAURO" CLASS
Name No Guilders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SALVATOREPELOSI S522 Fincantieri, Monfalcone 24 July 1986 29 Dec 1986 14July 1988
GIULIANO PRINI S523 Fincantieri, Monfalcone 30 July 1987 12 Dec 1 987 Apr 1989
S524 Fincantieri, Monfalcone 1989 1993
S525 Fincantieri, Monfalcone 1989 1993
Displacement, tons; 1 476 (1 580, S 524-5) surfaced, 1 662
(1 760, S 524-5) dived
Dimensions, feet (metres); 21 2 (217 8 S 524-5) 22 3 ' 1
^?,A(64 4(66.4) 6 8 5 6)
Main machinery; Diesel-electric; 3 diesel GMT A210 16M
generators, 1 electric motor; 4 270 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots; 1 surfaced; 19 dived; 1 2 snorting.
1
Range, miles; 1 000 at 1 1 knots surfaced; 250 at 4 knots dived
1
Complement; 45 (7 officers)
Missiles; Capability to launch Harpoon being discussed
Torpedoes; 6— 21 in :'53Jmm; bow tubes 1 2 Whitehead Al 84;
dual purpose; wire-guided, active/passive homing to 25 km
( /3. 7 nm) at 24 knots; 1 km ("5 5 nm) at 36 knots; warhead 250
kg Swim-out discharge
Countermeasures; ESM Elettronica MM/BLD 727, radar
warning; 2 aerials— 1 on a mast, second in search periscope
Fire control; FCS Mark 2 SMA MM/BSN 716 command and
control system.
Radars; Search/navigation; SMA MM/BPS 704, I band, also
periscope radar for attack ranging.
Sonars; Selenia Elsag IPD 70/S, linear passive array, 200 Hz-7 5
SALVATORE PELOSI 1988. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
kHz; active and UWT transducers in bow (15 kHz)
Selenia Elsag MD 1 OOS; passive ranging
Structure; Pressure hull of HY 80 steel with a central bulkhead for Operational; Littin Italia PL 41 menial navigation, Ferranti
escape purposes Diving depth, 300 m (985 ft) (lest) and 600 m autopilot Omega and Transit Endurance, 45 days possibly
Programmes; The two were ordered in March 1 983 and the
first (1 970 ft) (crushing) The second pair have a slightly longer hull increased in second pair
second pair in March 1 988, They are being built in sections The Periscopes; Kollmorgen, S 76 Mod 322 with laser rangefinder
second pair start construction in mid 1 989 and their completion —
and ESM attack; S 76 Mod 323 with radar rangefinder and
will bring the submarine flotilla to a strength of 1 2. ESM — search.
4 "SAURO" CLASS (1081 TYPE)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
NAZARIO SAURO S518 Italcantieri, Monfalcone 27 June 1974 9 Oct 1976 12 Feb 1980
FECIADICOSSATO S519 Italcantieri, Monfalcone 15 Nov 1975 16 Nov 1977 5 Nov 1979
LEONARDO DA VINCI S520 Italcantieri, Monfalcone 8 June 1978 20 Oct 1979 23 Oct 1981
GUGLIELMO MARCONI S521 Italcantieri, Monfalcone 23 Oct 1979 20 Sep 1980 11 Sep 1982
Displacement, tons; 456 surfaced; 1 631 dived
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 210 " 22,5 189
(63 9 68 5.7)
Main machinery: 3 GMT A21 16NM diesel generators, 3 650
bhp, 1 electric motor; 3 21 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots; 1 1 surfaced; 1 9 dived; 1 2 snorting
Range, miles; 1 1 000 surfaced at 1 1 knots; 250 dived at 4 knots
Complement; 45 (7 officers) plus 4 trainees
Torpedoes: 6— 21 in ('SJJ mm; bow tubes 1 2 Whitehead Al 84,
dual purpose; wire-guided; active/passive homing to 25 km
%'\'^m
(13.7 nm) at 24 knots, ^0V.m(5 5 nm) at 36 knots, warhead 250
kg. Swim-out discharge
Countermeasures: ESM: Elettronica BLD 727; radar warning
Fire control; SACTIS data processing and computer based TMA
CCRG FCS.
Radars: Search/navigation; SMA MM/BPS 704; band I
Sonars: Selenia Elsag IPD 70/S; linear passive array, 200 Hz 7 5
kHz; active and UWT transducers in bow (15 kHz)
Selenia Elsag MD 100; passive ranging.
Programmes: Two of this class were originally ordered in 1 967
but were cancelled in the following year. Reinstated in the
building programme in 972. Second pair provided for in Legge
1
Navale and ordered 1 2 February 976 1
The discrepancy in commissioning dates of N Sauro and F di
Cossato was due to problems over the main batteries. /-. di
Cossato was provided with a new CGA battery which was
satisfactory. N Sauro was then similarly fitted
Modernisation; All are to be refitted and brought up to the same
standard as the "Improved Sauro" class
Structure; Diving depth, 300 m (985 It) (max) and 250 m (820
It) (normal)
Operational: Endurance, 45 days.
NAZARIO SAURO ; /,,' / '-tSS Manna Fun caroli
294 ITALY / Submarines — Light aircraft carriers
4"TOTI" CLASS (1075 TYPE)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ATTILIOBAGNOLINI S505 Italcantien. Montalcone 15 Apr 1965 26 Aug 1967 16 June 1968
ENRICO TOTI S506 italcantieri, Monfalcone 15 Apr 1965 12 Mar 1967 22 Jan 1968
ENRICO DANDOLO S513 Italcantieri, Monfalcone 10 Mar 1967 16 Dec 1967 25 Sep 1968
LAZ2AR0 MOCENIGO S514 italcanlierl. Monfalcone 12 June 1967 20 Apr 1968 11 Jan 1969
Displacement, tons: 460 standard; 524 surfaced; 582 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 51 5 5 4 3 " 1 » 1 1
(46 2 47 4)
Main machinery: 2 Fiat/Mercedes-Benz 820 N/l diesels, 1
electric motor, diesel-electric drive; 2 200 hp, shaft 1
Speed, knots: 1 4 surfaced; 1 5 dived. Range, miles: 3 000 at 5
knots surfaced ^-^^~^^smkati&,ait,^m^s»M.
Complement: 26 (4 officers)
Torpedoes: 4—21 in (533 mm) bow tubes 6 Whitehead A184, '" c ^<^ •
dual purpose, wireguided, active/passive homing to 25 km
(13 7 nm) at 24 knots; 10 km fS-Somj at 36 knots; warhead 250
kg
Countermeasures: ESM: Radar warning.
Fire control: Selenia IPD 64 TFCS,
Radars: Search/navigation SMA MM/BPS 704; band I
Sonars: Selenia Elsag IPD 64, passive/active search and attack;
medium frequency.
Selenia Elsag MD 64; passive ranging
Programmes: Italy's first mdigenously-built submarines since
the Second World War
Structure: Diving depth, 180 m (600 ft) ENRICO DANDOLO 70/1986. Marina Fraccaroli
LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI C551 Italcantieri, Monfalcone 26 Mar 1981 4 June 1983 9Aug 1987
Displacement, tons: 000 standard; 1 3 850 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 591 -110 2-22
(180 33
4-67)
Flightdeck. feet (metres): 570 7 (174 - 30 4) - mi
Main machinery COGAG, 4 Fiat/General Electric LM 2500 gas
turbines, 80 000 hp, Tosi leduction/reversmg gears; 2 shafts;
—
5-bladed propellers, 6 1 950 kVA diesel alternators generating
capacity
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 7 000 at 20 knots
Complement: 550 ship plus 230 air group (accommodation tor
825 including Flag and staff)
Missiles: SSM, 4 OTO Melara/Matra Teseo Otomat launchers O;
inertial cruise; active radar homing to 180 km (100 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 200 kg, sea-skimmer
SAM 2 Selenia Elsag Albatros octuple launchers 0; 48 Aspide;
semi-active radar homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach
Guns: 6 Breda 40 mm/70 (3 twin) MB
0: 85' elevation, 300
rounds/minute to A km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell
96 kg sM
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes O Whitehead
A244S; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 6 km (3.3
nm) at 30 knots, warhead 34 kg. Being replaced by new LWT
Countermeasures: Decoys AN/SLQ 25 Nixie, noisemaker
2 SCLAR D 20-barrelled launcher, trains and elevates; Chaff to
12 km f'6 6 nm). illuminants to 4 km (2 2 nm)
ESM/ECM Elettionica Nettuno, integrated intercept and lamming
system
Fire control: 2 NA 30 electro-optical backup for SAM 3 Dardo
for guns IPN 20 (SADOC 2) action data automation including
Links 1 and 16
1
Radars: Long range air search, Hughes SPS 52C 9; 3D. E/F
band, range 440 km (240 nm) GIUSEPPEGARIBALD 1988. Gilbert Gyssels
Air search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) 0, D band, range 220 km
(llOnm) Structure: Six decks with 1 3 vertical watertight bulkheads. Fitted
Air/surface search Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) O, E/F band, with 6 5 ski-)ump and VSTOL operating equipment Two 15
range 1 55 km (85 nm) Fixed wing aircraft: VSTOL operating capability (either Sea ton lifts 18 < 10 m rSS J2 5//; Hangar size 110 « 15 6 m
Surface search/target indication: SMA SPS 702; 718 IFF; band I Harrier FRS 1/2or AV-8B) (361 492' 19.7) Has a slightly narrower flight deck than UK
Air control SMA SPN 728; I band; range 73 km (40 nm). TV Helicopters: 6 SH-3D Sea King helicopters (1 2 in hangar, 4 on
1 "Invincible" class. Two "MEN "
class fast personnel launches
indicator deck) or equivalent (see Shipborne Aircraft section) To be (capacity 250) can be embarked for amphibious operations or
Navigation: SMA SPN 703, I band replaced by EH 01 in due course
1 disaster relief
Fire control Two Selenia RTN 30X O, l/J band, range 1 5 km ("S Operational: Fleet Flagship (replacing Vittorio Veneto)
nm) (for Albatros). Programmes: Contract awarded 21 November 1977 The design Opinion: The long-standing dispute between the Navy and the
Three Selenia RTN 20X 0, l/J band, range 1 3 km ("7 nm) (for was changed considerably. Design work completed February Air Force concerning the former"s operation of fixed-wing
Dardo) 1 980 and engineering work began in March 1 980 Started sea aircraft (dating back to pre World War II legislation) was finally
IFF Mk XII trials 3 December 1 984 Refitted late 1 986- January 1 987 It is resolved by legislation passed at the end of 1988 Embarked
Tacan:URN25 reported that a sister ship, Giuseppe IVIazzini. will be built to aircraft are to be bought, owned and operated by the Navy with
Sonars: Raytheon DE 1164, bow-mounted, active search; replace Vittorio Veneto in the mid-1990s; she may be larger to the Air Force providing evaluation and maintenance and any
medium frequency increase VSTOL aircraft capacity additional pilots required
GIUSEPPEGARIBALD 1986. Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
Light aircraft carriers / ITALY 295
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
296 ITALY / Light aircraft carriers
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commiss:oned
VITTORIO VENETO C550 ItalcantJeri, Caslellammare 10 June 1965 5 Feb 1967 12Julvl9o9
Displacement, tons: 7 500 standard: 8 850 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 589 » 63 6 "19 7
(1796 194 6)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 131 61 ("40 18 61
Main machinery: Tosi double reduclion geared turbines.
2
73 000 shp 2 shafts. 4 Foster- Wheeler type boilers (Ansaldo),
711 psi fSOkg/cnr). 842-F (450 C)
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 7 knots
Complement: 550 (53 officers)
Missiles: SSM, 4 OTO Melara Teseo 2 Otomat Mk 2 launchers O,
inertial cruise, active radar homing to 180 km (100 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 200 kg. sea skimmer
SAM GDC Pomona Standard ER (SM-1). Aster twin Mk 10
launcher (also fires ASROC) 0; capacity for 60 missiles on 3
drums, command guidance, semi-active ladar homing to 64 km
(35 nm) at 2 5 Mach
Guns: 8 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 MMK ©. 85" elevation,
55 65 rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4 nrri), weight of shell 6 kg
6 Bieda 40 mm/70 (3 twin) O, 85° elevation, 300 rounds/
minute to 12 5 km (6 8 nni) anti-surface, 4 km (2 2 nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 96 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Q Probably
Honeywell Mk 46. anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 45 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Selenia Elsag SCLAR 20-barielled
tiainable. Chaff to 12 km (6 6nni). illuminantsto4 km ("2 2n/77;,
ESM/ECM Integrated intercept and jamming
Fire control: Argo system foi 76 mm
guns 3 Dardo systems for
40 mm guns SADOC 1 action data automation
Radars: Long range air search Hughes SPS 52C O. 3D, E/F
band, range 440 km (240 nm)
Air search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) O. D band, range 220 km
(I20nmj
Surface search/target indication SMA SPS 702 O, band I
Navigation SMA 3 RM 7, band, range 73 km (40 nm)
I
Fire control Four Selenia RTN lOX 0, l/J band, range 40 km (22
nm) (for Argo)
Three Selenia RTN 20X «D, l/J band, range 1 3 km (7 nm) (for
Dardo)
Two Sperry/RCA SPG 55C O*. G/H band, range 51 km (28
nm) (for Standard)
IFF MkXIl
Tacan URN 20
Sonars: Sangamo SQS 23G, bow mounted, active search and
attack, medium frequency
Helicopters: 9 AB 21 2ASW
Programmes: Projected under the 1959-60 New Construction
Programme, but her design was recast several times. Started
30 April 1969
trials
Modernisation: In hand from 1 981 to early 1 984 for modernis-
ation which included the toui Teseo launchers and the three
twin Bieda compact 40 mm
Structure: Developed fiom the "Andrea Dona" class but with
much larger helicopter squadron and improved facilities for
anti-submarine operations Fitted with two sets of stabilisers
Operational: Oil fuel, 1 200 tons VITTORIO VENETO 7987. Italian Navy
VITTORIO VENETO (Scale 1 1 200). Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
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Cruisers /ITALY 297
CRUISERS
2 "ANDREA DORIA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ANDREA DORIA C553 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 11 May 1958 27 Feb 1963 23 Feb 1964
CAIODUILIO C554 Navalmeccanica, Castellammare 16 May 1958 22 Dec 1962 30 Nov 1964
Displacement, tons: 5 000 standard. 7 300 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 489 8 « 56 4 « 16 4
(1493 17 2 5)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 98 - 52 (30 ' 16)
Main machinery: 2 double reduction geared turbines; 60 000
shp; 2 shafts 4 Foster-Wheeler boilers. 711 psi (50 kgjcm^)
{Dona. CNR. Duilio Ansaldo)
Speed, knots: 31 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 7 knots
Complement: 470 (45 officers)
Missiles: SAM: GDC Pomona Standard ER (SM 1 O, command )
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 64 km (35 nm) at 2 5
Mach; 40 missiles on 2 drums
Guns:8 0T0 Meiara 3 in (76mm)l%2 MMK
(6 in Caio Duilio) 0;
85^ elevation, 55-65 rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4 nm). weight of
shell 6 kg Single turrets. 4 on each side amidships abreast the
funnels and the bridge
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Probably
Honeywell Mk 46. anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1
km(6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 45 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys; 2 Selenia Elsag SCLAR 20 barrelled
trainable; Chaff to 12 km (6.6 nm). illuminants to 4 km (2.2 nm)
ESM/ECM Integrated intercept and lamming system
Fire control: 3 or 4 Argo NA-9 for guns SADOC action data
1
automation.
Radars: Long range air search Hughes SPS 39 O. 3D; E/F band.
range 274 km ( 150 nm)
Air/surface search; Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) 9. D band
Navigation; SMA 3 RM 20; band; range 73 km (40 nm)
I
Fire control;Four selenia RTN 1 OX (three only in Ca/o Duilio) &
l/J band; range 40 km (22 nm) (for Argo)
TwoSperry/RCASPG 55C O; G/H band, range 51 Vm(28nm)
(for Standard)
Tacan; URN 20 (Andrea Dona)
Sonars: Sangamo SQS 23F {Andrea Dona), hull mounted, active
search and attack; medium frequency
Sangamo SQS 39 {Caio Duilio). hull-mounted, active search CAIO DUILIO
and attack; medium frequency
Helicopters: 4 AB 21 2ASW (2 in Caio Duilio) Structure: Both ships have Gyrofin-Salmoiraghi stabilisers Operational: Caio Duilio to be relieved as midshipmen's training
Training role conversion for Caio Dutho in 1979-80 involved cruiser by LSD SanGioigio (L 9892)
Modernisation: SAM updated for Standard ER and improved adding classrooms and accomodation aft at the expense of the Opinion: Escort cruisers with a good helicopter capacity m
electronics fitted in late 1 970s existing hangar, part of the flight deck and two 76 mm guns relation to their size
553
ANDREA DORIA VI86 EIrn.i Fi.-u I .HOll
CAIODUILIO "ANDREA DORIA" Class (Scale 1 . 1 200) 1983. Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
298 ITALY / Destroyers
DESTROYERS
+ 2 "ANIMOSO" CLASS
Ndino No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ANIMOSO D560 Ftncantieri, Riva Trigoso 26 July 1986 1989 early 1992
ARDIMENTOSO D561 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 26 July 1986 1990 late 1992
Displacement, tons: 4 330 standard; 5 045 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 487 4 » 49 5 « 16 5
(147 7 • !5 •
5)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Fiat/General Electric LM2500 gas
turbines, 55 000 hp, 2 GMT BL230— 20 DVM diesels, 12 600
blip 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 31 5 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 400 approx (35 officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 0T0 Melara Teseo 2 Otomat (4 twin) launchers
O; homing to 1 80 km 700 nm) at 9
inertial cruise, active radar i"
Mach, warhead 200 skimmer kg, sea
SAM GDC Pomona Standard ER (SIVl-2), Mk 13 launcher 0, "ANIMOSO' Class (Scale 1 1 200) Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
semi-active radar homing to 137 km (75 nm) at 2 5 Mach
Selenia Albatros octuple launcher for Aspide 0, semi active
radar homing to 1 3 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)lb4 O, 85 elevation, 45 Radars: Long range air search Hughes SPS 52C (3D) O, E/F Sonars: Raytheon DE 1164; integrated hull and VDS, active
rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm), weight of shell 32 kg band, range 440 km (240 nm) search and attack; medium frequency
3 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm) 152 Super Rapid 0, 85" elevation, Air search Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) 0, D band
1 20 rounds/minute to 1 6 km ('5 7 nm), weight of shell 6 kg Air/surtace search Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) 0, E/F band.
mm Helicopters: 2 AB 212ASW, EH 101 capable <D
Torpedoes: 6—324 I LAS 3 (2 triple) tubes 9 LWT; range 155 km (85 nm)
anti submarine Surface search SMA SPS 702 ®, band I
Programmes: Order placed 9 March 1986 with Riva Trigoso
Countermeasures: Decoys: 4 SCLAR, 2 CSEE Sagale This One Selenia RTN 30X <D, l/J band (for Argo)
First delivery due January 1 992, to replace the "Impavido" class
combination may be changed Fire control Four Selenia RTN 20X ®; l/J band (for Dardo)
Operational: GPS and Meteosat receivers fitted The three Super
ESM/ECM Nettuno, integrated intercept and jamming system Two Raytheon SPG 51 D <E», l/J band (for SAM)
Rapid 76 mm guns are to be used as a combined medium range
Fire control: SADOC action data automation 4 Dardo E systems. Navigation SMA 3 RM 20 (SPN 703), I band, range 73 km (40
anti-surface armament and CIWS against missiles
1 Argo FCS nm).
2 "AUDACE" CLASS (DDG)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ARDITO D550 Italcantieri, Casteilammare 19 July 1968 27 Nov 1971 5 Dec 1972
AUDACE D551 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 27 Apt 1968 2 Oct 1971 16 Nov 1972
Displacement, tons: 3 600 standard. 4 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 448 466-151
(1J66 142 46)
Main machinery: 2 double reduction geared turbines, 73 000
shp. 2 shafts 4 Foster-Wheeler type boilers [Audace, CNR.
Aidito Ansaldo)
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 3 000 at 20 knots
Complement: 380 (30 officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 OTO Melara Teseo 2 Otomat (4twin) launchers
O. active radar homing to 180 km (100 nm) at 9 Mach,
warhead 200 kg, sea skimmer
SAM GDC Pomona MR (SM-1 Mk 13 launcher 0,
Standard )
semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach, height "AUDACE" Class (after modernisation) (Scale 1 1 200) Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
envelope 45,7-18 288 m
(150 60 000 ft), 40 missiles
Selenia Albatros octuple launcher tor Aspide 0. semi active
ladar homing to 3 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach
1
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)I^A O. 85 elevation. 45
rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm) anti -surface, 7 km (3 8 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg
4 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)IQ2 compact 0, 85 elevation, 85
rounds/minute to 16 km fS 7 nm) anii -surface, 12 km (6 6 nm)
weight of shell 6 kg
anti-aircraft,
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes 9 Probably
Honeywell Mk 46; anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, waihead 44 kg.
4—21 in (533 mm) lubes m transom O Whitehead A184, dual
purpose, wire-guided, active/passive homing to 25 km (13 7
nm) at 24 knots. 1 km I'S 5 nm) at 36 knots, warhead 250 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys Selenia Elsag SCLAR 20-bairelled 1
trainable Chaff to 12 km (6 6nm). illuminantsto4 km ('^ 2/)m;
ESM/ECM Integrated intercept and jamming system
Fire control: 3 Dardo E FCS Elsag NA1
Radars: Long range air search Hughes SPS 52C 3D. E/F
band; range 440 km (240 nm)
Air search Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) 0. D band, range 220 km
(120 nm)
Air/surface search Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) «E>. E/F band.
range 155 km (85 nm)
Surface search SMA SPQ 2D, band I
Navigation SMA SPN 748, band I
Fire controlThree Selenia RTN 1 OX ®. l/J band, range 40 km
(22 nm) (for Argo)
Two Raytheon SPG band (for Standard)
Sonars: CWE 610;
51 <B, G/l
hull-mounted; active search and attack, /
medium frequency
Helicopters: 2 AB 21 2ASW ®
Programmes: It was announced in April 1966 that two new
v~ ^u^^^
guided missile destroyers would be built They are basically
similar to. but an improvement in design on, that of the
"Impavido" class
Modernisation: B gun has been replaced by Albatros PDMS
/l/ry^o completed modernisation in March 1 988 and -4(ydace will
complete in mid 1990
Structure: Both fitted with stabilisers ARDITO 7/ 1988. Commander Aldo Fraccaroh
Destroyers /ITALY 299
2 "IMPAVIDO" CLASS (DDG)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
IMPAVIDO D570 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 10 June 1957 25 May 1962 16 Nov 1963
INTREPIDO D571 Italcantieri, Castellammare 16 May 1959 21 Oct 1962 28 July 1964
Displacement, tons: 3 201 standard, 3 851 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 429 5 « 44 7 14 8
(J31 3 ^ 13 6 ' 4 5)
Main machinery: 2 Tosi double reduction geared steam turbines;
70 000 shp; 2 shafts 4 Foster- Wheeler boilers; 711 psi (50
kg I cm-), BUI' f" (450'C)
Speed, knots: 33 Range, miles: 3 300 at 20 knots, 2 900 at 25
knots, 1 500 at 30 knots
Complement: 340 (23 officers)
Missiles: SAM GDC Pomona Standard MR (SM-1), Mk 13
launcher O; semi active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2
Mach, height envelope 45 7-18 288 m (750-60000 ft), 40
missiles IMPAVIDO (Scale I . 1 200), Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
Guns: 2 USN 5 in (127mm)/38 (twin) Mk 38 0; 85" elevation, 1 5
rounds/minute to 1 7 km (9.3 nm) anti-surface; 1 1 km (6 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg.
4 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 ©, 85° elevation, 60
rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4 nm), weight of shell 6 kg.
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O Probably
Honeywell Mk 46, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 45 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Selenia Elsag SCLAR 20-barrelled
trainable. Chaff to 1 2 km (6 6 nm). illuminantsto 4 km f'2 2 nm)
ESM: Radar intercept
Radars: Long range air search Hughes SPS 39A 0, 3D, E,/F
band, range 274 km (150 nm)
Air search: RCA SPS 1 2 9, D band, range 119km (65 nm)
Surface search: SMA SPG 2A2 O, band I
Navigation SMA SPN 748, band I
Fire control- Three Selenia RTN 1 OX O, l/J band; range 40 km (22
nm) (for Argo)
Two Raytheon SPG 51 0, G/l band (for Standard)
Sonars: EDO SOS 39; hull-mounted; active search and attack,
medium frequency
Programmes: Built under the 1956-57 and 1958-59 pro-
grammes respectively. To be replaced by "Animoso" class in due
course
Structure: Both ships have stabilisers.
OperBtional: Oil fuel, 650 tons.
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300 ITALY / Frigates
FRIGATES
8 "MAESTRALE" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commtssioned
MAESTRALE F570 Fmcantitn, RivaTtigoso 8 Mar 1978 2 Feb 1981 6 Mar 1982
GRECALE F571 Fincantieti, Muggiano 21 Mar 1979 12 Sep 1981 5 Feb 1983
RivaTngoso 1 Aug 1979 7 Sep 1981 5 Feb 1983
LIBECCIO F572 Fincantieri,
SCIROCCO F573 Fincantieri, RivaTngoso 26 Feb 1980 17 1982
Apr 20 Sep 1983
ALISEO F574 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 10 Aug 1980 29 1982
Oct 7 Sep 1983
EURO F575 Fincantieri. Riva Trigoso 15 Apr 1981 25 1983
Apr 24 Jan 1984
ESPERO F576 Fincantieri, RivaTngoso 29 July 1982 19 Nov 1983 4 May 1984
ZEFFIRO F577 Fincantieri, RivaTngoso 15 Mar 1983 19 May 1984 4 May 1985
Displacement, tons: 2 500 standard, 3 040 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 405 42 5 27 4 (screws) •
(122 7 ' 129-84)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 89 39 ('27 > 12)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Fiat LM 2500 gas turbines, 50 000
shp, 2 GMT B 230 20 DVM diesels, 11 000 hp, 2 shafts,cp
propellers
Speed, knots: 32 gas; 21 diesels Range, miles: 6 000 at 16
knots
Complement: 232 (24 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 OTO Melaia Matra Teseo Otomat Mk 2 fixed MAESTRALE" Class (Scale 1 1 200) Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
launchers O. inertial cruise, active radar homing to 60 km (33
nm) (effective) at 9 Mach. 180 km (99 nm) at 9 Mach.
warhead 200 kg. sea-skimmer
SAM Selenia Albatros octuple launcher for Aspide 0, semiactive
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach, height envelope 15-5 000
m(492-16405ft). 16 missiles
Guns: 1OTO Melara 5 in (J27 mm)l5A automatic ©, 85
elevation, 45 rounds/minute to 1 6 km ^S 7 nm) anti-surface, 7
km (3 8 nm} anti-aircraft, weight of shell 32 kg, fires Chaff and
llluminants
4 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin) compact O; 85° elevation, 300
^ . :
rounds/minute to 4 km ('2 2 nm), weight of shell 96 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes © Whitehead
A244, anti-submarine; passive homing to &km (3 3 nm) at 30
knots; warhead 45 4 kg * .aJi'l**!^ ^ '*18WP^X^' ' "I"
2—21 in i'553mmj B51 6 tubes m transom 9 Whitehead A1 84,
active/passivehomingtolOkm/55
dual purpose, wire -guided,
nm) at 36 knots, 25 km (13 nm) at 24 knots, warhead 250 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 105 mm SCLAR 20-tubed —
trainable Chaff rocket launchers; Chaff to 12 km (6 6 nm).
illuminants to 4 km f2 2 nm) Grecale is fitted with Dagaie Chaff
launchers
SLQ 25. towed torpedo decoy
ESM/ECM Elettronica Newton, intercept and jammer nns . Manna Fraccaroli
ECfVI Noise and deception lammers
Prairie Masker, blade rate suppression
Fire control: N A 30 for Albatros and 5rnguns 2Daidofor40mm Sonars: Raytheon DE 1 164 B, hull mounted, VDS, active/ passive Structure: There has been a notable increase of 34 ft in length
guns IPN20 (SADOC 2) action data automation, compatible attack, medium frequency VDS can be lowed at up lo 20 knots and 5 ft in beam over the "Lupo" class to provide for the fixed
with US NTDS and French SENIT at 200 m Maximum depth 600 m hangar and VDS, the result providing more comfortable
Radars: Air/surface search Selenia RAN lOS (SPS 774) O, E/F accommodation but a small loss of top speed Fitted with
band, range 1 55 km (85 nm) Helicopters: 2 AB 21 2ASW a> stabilisers
Surface search SMA SPS 702 0, band I Operational: A towed passive LF array may be attached to the
Navigation SMA SPN 703 l/J band Programmes: Fust six ordered December 1976 and last pair in VDS body Two Oerlikon 20 mm guns were fitted to Gulf
Fire control RTN 30X 0, l/J band (for Albatros)
Selenia October 1 980 All Riva Trigoso ships completed at Muggiano deployment ships in 987-881
Two Selenia RTN 20X ®, l/J band (for Dardo) afterlaunch
2"ALPINO- CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ALPINO iex-Ciice) F580 Fincantieri, RivaTngoso 27 Feb 1963 10Junel967 14 Jan 1968
CARABINIERE {e>i-Climene) F581 Fincantieri, RivaTngoso 9Jan 1965 30 Sep 1967 28 Apr 1968
Displacement, tons: 2 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 371 7 43 6 12 7 •
(1133 133 39)
-
Main machinery: 4 Tosi OTV-320 diesels, 16 800 hp, 2 Tosi
Metrovick G6 gas turbines, 5 000 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 20 diesel, 28 diesel and gas Range, miles: 3 500
at ISknots
Complement: 153 (13 officers)
Guns: 6 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mmj/62. 85 elevation, 60
rounds/minute to 8 km ^4 4 nm). weight of shell 6 kg Not all
embarked all of the time
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) lubes Probably
Honeywell Mk 46 anti-submarine active/passive homing to 1
km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 45 kg
A/S mortars: Misar Mk 1 3 Menon single-barrelled automatic,
1 1
range 900 m, warhead 1 60 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 SCLAR 20 tubed trainable. Chaff
to 12 km (6 6 nm). illuminants to 4 km (2 2 nm)
ESM/ECM Elettronica. intercept and lammer
Fire control: 2 Argo "O for 3 in guns
Radars: Air search RCA SPS 12 D band, range 120 km (65 nm)
Surface search SMA SPS 702 band I
Navigation SMA SPN 748. band I
Fire control: Two Selenia RTN OX; l/J band: range 40 km /^^nm;
1
(for Argo)
Sonars: Raytheon DE 1164. integrated hull and VDS; active
search and attack; medium frequency
Helrcopters: 2 AB 21 2ASW
Modernisation: Both have been updated with new sonar, CCIC
and EW
Structure: Stabilisers fitted
Operational: Oil fuel 275 tons
CARABINIERE 9/1987. Marrna Fraccaroli
Frigates /ITALY 301
4"LUPO" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
LUPO F564 Fincantien. Riva Trigoso 11 Oct 1974 29 July 1976 12 Sep 1977
SAGITTARIO F565 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 4 Feb 1976 22 June 1977 18 Nov 1978
PERSEO F566 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 28 Feb 1977 12 July 1978 1 Mar 1980
ORSA F567 Fincantieri, IVIuggiano 1 Aug 1977 Mar 1979
1 1 Mar 1980
Displacement, tons: 2 208 standard, 2 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 371 3 37 1 • 1 2.1
(1132 -US' 37)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Fiat LM 2500 gas turbines; 50 000
hp, 2 GMT A230 20M diesels, 7 800 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots; 35 turbines, 21 diesels Range, miles: 4 350 at 1
knots on diesels
Complement; 185 (IBofficers)
Missiles; SSM 8 OTO Melara Teseo Otomat Mk 2 O; inertial
cruise, active radar fioming to 180 km (TOO nm) at 0.9 Macfi,
warhead 200 kg
SAM: NATO Sea Sparrow US Mk 29 octuple launcher ©,
semi-active radar homing to 4 6 km 1 (8 nm) at 2 5 Mach,
(Scale 1 7 200). Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
expanding rod Modified to fire similar Aspide missiles in
addition
Guns; 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)lbA 9, 85 elevation, 45
rounds/ minute to 16 km f'5 7 nm) ant i- surface, 7 km (3 8 nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 32 kg
4 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin) compact O, 85" elevation, 300
rounds/minute to 4 km (2 2 nm), weight of shell 96 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm US Mk 32 tubes 9 Probably Honeywell
Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm)
40
at knots;warhead 45 kg.
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Selenia Elsag SCLAR 20-tubed
trainable. Chaff to 1 2 km (6 6 nm), illuminantsto4km (2 2 nm) ft
ESM: Radar intercept
ECM Jammers.
Fire control: Argo NA10 Mod 2 for missiles and 5 in gun 2 Dardo
for 40 mm guns IPN 20 (SADOC 2) action data automation.
L-.. ^L}-.
Radars: Air search: Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) Q, E/F band,
range 1 55 km (85 nm)
Surface search SMA SPQ2 F O; band I
^^UjjBItwL, 'm-U-t '•
Navigation SMASPN 748, band
'
.
,»-fa
I
Fire control. Selenia RTN 10X O; l/J band, range 40 km (22 nm) 564
F
{for Argo)
Two Selenia RTN 20X 0, l/J band, range 15 km (8 nm) (for
Dardo).
US Mk 91 Mod 1 (for SAM) <B band 1
Sonars: Raytheon DE 1160B, hull-mounted; active search and
attack; medium frequency.
Helicopters: 1 AB212ASW <D
Structure: 14 watertight compartments, fixed-fm stablisers,
telescopic hangar At least one ship {Sagittano) has a radome
over the RTN 1 OX fire control radar
Sales: Similar ships built for Iraq (4), Peru (4) and Venezuela (6)
Opinion: The decision to build the "Maestrale" class which is 34
ft longer and 5 ft wider in the beam was prompted by the need for
a fleet ASW ship whereas "Lupo" class was designed primarily
for convoy escort work with a surface warfare capability
1 "BERGAMINI" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
VIRGIIMIO FASAN F594 Navalmeccanica, Castellammare 6 Mar 1960 9 Oct 1960 10 Oct 1962
Displacement, tons: 1 650 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 31 1 7 37 4 > 10 5
(95 114-32)
Main machinery: 4 16 000 bhp; 2 shafts
Fiat diesels;
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles; 3 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 1 63 (1 3 officers)
Guns: 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 O; 85" elevation; 60
rounds/minute xoSkm (4 4 nm): weight of sliell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) lubes Q Probably
Honeywell Mk 46, anti-submaime, active/passive homing to 1
•BERGAMINf Class (Scale 1 / 200). Lieut Comdr Ermrnro Bagnasco
km (6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 45 kg
A/S mortars: Misar Mk 1 3 Menon single-barrelled automatic
1 1
0, range 900 m, warhead 1 60 kg
Countermeasures; ESM Elettronica SPR A; radar intercept
Fire control; OG 3 director
Radars: Air search; RCA SPS 1 2 O; D band, range 120 km (65
nm).
Surface search. SMA SPO 2A2 0; I band.
Navigation; BX 732; I band
Orion 3 0; band; range 73 km (40 nm)
Fire control; Selenia I
Sonars: One SOS 40; hull-mounted, active search and attack;
medium frequency
4
Helicopters; 1 AB 21 2ASW type O
Modernisation: In 969 a slightly enlarged helicopter platform
1
was fitted and a telescopic hangar shipped to allow for
embarkation of one AB 204B helicopter The after 3 in gun was
removed in 968-691
IMMOH^^im
Structure: Two Denny-Brown stabilisers reduce roll in heavy
seas from 20 to 5 degrees
Operational: Soon to be paid off
VIRGINIO FASAN 61 1986. van Ginderen Collection
302 ITALY / Corvettes
CORVETTES
4 + 4 + ?(4) "MINERVA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MINERVA F551 Fincanlien, Riva Trigoso 11 Mar 1985 3 Apr 1 986 28 Feb 1987
URANIA F552 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 4 Apr 985
1 21 June 1986 1 June 1987
OANAIDE F553 Fincantieri, Wluggiano 26 June 1985 18 Oct 1986 9 Sep 1987
SFINGE F554 Fincantieti, Muggiano 2 Sep 1986 16 May 1987 21 Jan 1988
DRIADE F555 Fincanlien, Riva Trigoso Apr 1988 10 Mar 1989 Apr 1 990
CHIMERA F556 Fincantien. Muggiano July 1988 Aug 1989 Aug 1990
FENICE F557 Fincantieri. Riva Trigoso Sep 1988 — Dec 1990
SIBILLA F558 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso Apr 1989 — Apr 1991
Displacement, tons: 1 029 light, 1 285 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 284 1 34 5 "10 5 >
(86 6 105-32)
Main machinery: 2 Fincantieri GMT BM 230-20 DVM diesels;
000 hp; 2 shafts, vp propellers
1 1
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 23 1 (10 officers)
Missiles: SSM Fitted for but not with 4 Teseo Otomat fwd of
funnel
SAM: Selenia Elsag Albatros octuple launcher O, 8 Aspide,
MINERVA" Class (Scale 7 900). Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco
semi-active radar homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2 5 Mach, Capacity
for larger magazine
Guns: 1 OTO mm^/62 compact 0: 85° elevation;
Melara 3 in ("76
85 rounds/minute 16 km (8.7 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.6
to
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm B 515 (2 triple) tubes O Probably
Whitehead A244S: active/passive homing \o&Wm (3 3 nm) at
30 knots; waihead 34 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 SCLAR 20-tubed trainable. Chaff
to 1 2 km (6 6 nm). illuminants to 4 km (2 2 nm)
ESM/ECM Ellettronica INS-3. intercepl/jammer
Fire control:1 Elsag Datdo E system Secondary system Type NA
18L Pegaso optronic director Elmer TLC system Selenia Mini
SADOC action data automation
Radars: Air/surface search Selenia RAN 10S (SPS774) O, E/F
band, range 155 km (85 nm)
Navigation SMA SPN 728 0. band I
Fire control RTN 20X 0. I/J band (for Albatros)
Sonars: Raytheon/Elsag DE 1167; hull-mounted, active search
and attack. 7 5-12 kHz
Programmes: First four ordered in November 1 982. second four
m January 1 987 It is not yet certain whether the third four will
be built or whether they have been replaced by more of the
"Cassiopea' class Designed as inexpensive ships
Operational: Omega transit fitted Intended for a number of roles
including EEZ patrol, fishery protection and COs training URANIA 2/1988, Georgia Ghiglione
1 + 3 + (4) "CASSIOPEA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CASSIOPEA P401 Fincantieri, Muggiano 26 Feb 1987 20 July 1988 May 1989
LIBRA P402 Fincantieri. Muggiano 26 Feb 1987 27 July 1988 July 1989
SPICA P403 Fincantieri, Muggiano 26 Feb 1987 Apr 1989 Nov 1989
VEGA P404 Fincantieri. Muggiano 3 Sep 1987 Mar 1990 Sep 1990
Displacement, tons: 1 002 standard, 475 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 261 8 38 7 115
(79 8 118-35)
Main machinery: 2 GMT BL 230/16 diesels, 8 800 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 3 300 at 7 knots 1
Complement: 78 (8 officers)
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 irini)/62. 85 elevation. 60
rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4nm). weight of shell 6 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Countermeasures: 1 goniometric system
Radars: Surface search One set
Navigation One set
Fire control Selenia RTN 20X. I/J band
Helicopters: 1 AB 212ASW
Programmes: Ordered December 986 for operations in EEZ
in 1
Officially "pattugliatori marittimi"Funded by the Ministry of the
Merchant Navy but all will be operated by the Navy The fifth of
the class is to be called Orione (P 405) and should be ordered
early in 1989
Structure: Fitted for firefighting. rescue and supply tasks
Telescopic hangar. Flight deck is 72.2 « 26 2 ft (22 8 m) The
guns are old stock taken from paid off ships
LIBRA (launching) 7/7988. Fincantieri
Corvettes — Land-based maritime aircraft / ITALY 303
4 "DE CRISTOFARO" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO F540 Canlieri Navali Riuniti. Riva Trigoso 30 Apr 1963 29 May 1965 19 Dec 1965
UMBERTOGROSSO F541 Canlieri Ansatdo, Leghorn 21 Oct 1962 12 Dec 1964 25 Apr 1966
LICIO VISINTINI F546 CRDA. Monfalcone 30 Sep 1963 30 May 1965 25 Aug 1966
SALVATORETODARO F550 Cantieri Ansaldo, Leghorn 21 Oct 1962 24 Oct 1964 25 Apr 1966
Displacement, tons: 850 standard; 1 020 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 263 2 « 33 7 9
(80 2 703 • 2 7)
Main machinery: 2 Fiat 301 2 RSS diesels, 8 400 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 6 knots
Complement: 131 (8 officers)
Guns: 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/&2: 85° elevation, 60
rounds/minutetoS km (4.4 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes Probably
Honeywell Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 1
km (5 7 nm). warhead 44 kg,
A/S mortars: 1 Misar Mk 1 3 Menon single barrelled automatic,
1
range 900 m; warhead 1 60 kg
Countermeasures: ESM Elettronica SPR, intercept
Fire control: 0G3 director for guns DLB for A/S weapons
1
Radars: Air/surface search SMA SPQ 2B, band I
Navigation: BX 732, band I
Fire control: Selenia Orion 3; l/J band (for 0G3)
Sonars: EDO SOS 36; hull-mounted and VDS, active search and
attack; medium frequency
Structure: The design is an improved version of the "Albatros"
class
Operational: De Cristofaro converted for other duties — VDS
removed. Oil fuel, 95 tons
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PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO 1 1 1 7985. van Ginderen Collection
3 "ALBATROS" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
AQUILA (ex-iynx) F542 Breda Marghera, Mestre, Venice 25 July 1953 31 July 1954 2 Oct 1956
ALC10NE F544 Navalmeccanica, Castellammare 1953 19 Sep 1954 23 Oct 1955
AIRONE F545 Navalmeccanica, Castellammare 1953 21 Nov 1954 29 Dec 1955
Displacement, tons: 800 standard, 950 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 250 3 « 31 5 " 9 2
(76 3 ' 9.6 ' 2 8)
IVIain machinery: 2 Fiat M 409 diesels, 5 200 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 9 Range, miles: 5 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 99 (6 officers)
Guns: 3 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90° elevation, 300 rounds/minute t
1 2 km (6 6 nm), weight of shell 2 4 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes (may b.w
been removed)
A/S mortars: 2 — 24-tubed Hedgehogs (Aquila and Airone).
range 350 m; warhead 26 kg
Depth charges: 1 rack {Aquila and Airone)
2 projectors,
Radars: Air/surface search: SMA SPO 2, band I
Navigation BX 732, band I
Sonars: QCU 2; hull-mounted, active search and attack; high
frequency
Programmes: Eight ships of this class were built in Italy under US
offshore MDAP orders; three for Italy, four for Denmark (since
deleted) and one for the Netherlands. Aquila was transferred to
the Italian Navy on 18 October 1961 at Den Helder from the
Netherlands Navy
Structure: The original 76 mm guns were replaced in 1 963
Operational: Alcione has mechanical minesweeping equipment 1988. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT Numbers/Type: 40 Agusta Sikorsky ASH 3D/H Sea King
Operational speed: 1 20 knots (222 kmjh)
(Mote: Decision on type of VSTOL aircraft to be made in mid 1 989, Service ceihng: 2 200 ft ('J 720 m;
1
Range: 630 nm (7 165 km)
Numbers/Type: 62 Agusta- Bell 21 2ASW Role/Weapon systems: ASW helicopter, embarked in larger ASW ships, including CVL, also
Operational speed: 106 knots (796 km/h) shore-based for medium ASV-ASW in Mediterranean Sea, several sub-variants operated, some
Service ceiling: 7 000 ft (5 780m)
1 only have weather radar 36 EH 101 are to be procured as replacements in due course Sensors:
Range: 360 nm (667 km) Mainly Selenia search radar, ASO 18 dipping sonar, sonobuoys Weapons ASW, 4 " Mk 44/46 or
Role/Weapon systems: ASW/ECM helicopter, mainly deployed to escorts, but also shore-based 244/S torpedoes or depth bombs or mines ASV, 2 " Made 2 missiles
for ASW support duties Sensors. Selenia search/attack radar, ASQ 18 dipping sonar, ESM
Weapons: ASW; 2 Mk 44/46/244/S torpedoes or depth bombs, ASV; 2 « Marte/Sea Killer
missiles.
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 24 Agusta-Bell 204AS
Operational speed: 104 knots (193 km I h)
Service ceiling: 4 500 ft (7 370 m)
Range: 340 nm (630 km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW training helicopter with limited wartime ASW role; now used for
shore- based training Sensors: Search radar, dipping sonar Weapons ASW; 2 ' Mk44orA244/S
torpedoes
Numbers/Type: 1 5 Breguet Atlantic I
Operational speed: 355 knots (658 km/h)
Service ceiling: 22 800 ft (10000m)
Range: 4 855 nm (8995 km).
Role/Weapon systems: Shore-based for long-range MR and shipping surveillance; wartime role
includes ASW support to helicopters Sensors: Thomson-CSF radar, ECM/ESM, MAD,
sonobuoys Weapons: ASW; 9 » torpedoes (including Mk 46 or 244/S torpedoes) or depth bombs
AB212ASW 1987 or mines.
304 ITALY / Amphibious forces — Mine warfare forces
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
2 "SAIM GIORGIO" CLASS (LPDs)
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SAN GIORGIO L9892 Fincantieri, RivaTrigoso 27 June 1985 25 Feb 1987 9 Oct 1987
SAN MARCO L9893 Fincantieri, RivaTrigoso 28 June 1986 21 Oct 1987 18 Mar 1988
Displacement, tons: 6 687 standard, 7 665 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 437 2 « 67 3 17 4
(1333 205 53)
Main machinery: 2 GMT A420 2 12-cvl 4 stroke diesels; 1
1 6 800 hp: 2 shafts, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 7 500 at 6 knots, 4500 at 20 1
knots
Complement: 170
Military lift: Battalion plus 36 APCs and either 30 medium tanks
oi 3 LCMs and 3 LCVPs on upper deck
Guns: OTO Melaia 3 in (76 mm)/62. 85 elevation, 60
1
rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4nm). weight of shell 6 kg
2 Oerhkon 20 mm 2-127 mm MGs
Countermeasures: Selenia Elsag SCLAR 2 20 tubed trainable,
Chaff or HE bombardment to 1 2 km (6 6 nm), illummants to 4
km (2 2 nm}
Fire control: Argo 10 GFCS
Radars: Surface search SMA SPS 702; band I
Navigation SMA SPN 748; band I
Fire control Selenia RTN 1 0X, l/J band; range 40 km (22 nm)
Helicopters: Up to 5 CH-47C Chinook size SAN MARCO 2/1988. Georgia Ghiglione
Programmes; San November 1 983 and San
Giorgio ordered 26 Operational: San Giorgio to replace Caio Duilio for midshipmen Opinion: An imaginative but cheap and versatile design which
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Launching dates are slightly later than the "official" launching conjunction with and paid for by the Ministry of Civil Protection, disaster relief operations
ceremony because of poor weather IS specially fitted for disaster relief but will be transferred to the
Structure: Aircraft carrier type flight deck with island to Navy in a crisis. Both will be based at Brindisi and assigned to
starboard Bow ramp for amphibious landings the Third Naval Division
LIGHT FORCES 2 COMMANDO SUPPORT CRAFT
Name No Builders Commissioned
Note: Saeltia (P 920) is a private Fincantieri venture and will not be bought by the Italian Navy ALCIDEPEDRETTI MEN213 Crestitalia-Ameglia 23 Oct 1984
MARIO MARINO MEN 214 Crestitalia-Ameglia 21 Dec 1 984
7 "SPARVIERO" CLASS (HYDROFOIL—MISSILE) Displacement, tons: 75 4 (Alcide 69 5 (Mario Marino) full load Pedretti),
Dimensions, feet (metres): 86 6 22 6 3 3 ('26 4 - 6 S • 7;
Main machinery: 36 SS 1 2\/ diesels. 3 040 hp, 2 shafts
2 Isotla Fraschini ID
Name No Builders Commissioned
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 450 (Alcide Pedretti), 250 (Mario Marino) at 23 knots
SPARVIERO P420 Atinavi, La Spezia 15 July 1974
NIBBIO P421
Complement: 6
Fincantieri, Muggiano 6 Mar 1982
FALCONE P422 Fincantieri, Muggiano 6 Mar 1982
ASTORE P423 Muggiano
Comment: Both laid down 8 September 1 983, For use by assault swimmers of San Marco Battalion
Fincantieri, 5 Feb 1983
(commandos) Both have decompression chambers Alcide Pedretti has a floodable dock aft while
GRIFONE P424 Fincantieri, Muggiano 5 Feb 1983
Mario Marino is fitted for underwater operations and rescue missions Based under COMSUBIN at
GHEPPIO P425 Fincantieri, Muggiano 20 Jan 1983
Varignamo, La Spezia A similar but more heavily equipped vessel serves with the UAE coastguard
CONDOR P426 Fincantieri, Muggiano 18 Jan 1984
Displacement, tons: 60 6
Dimensions, feet (metres): 80 7 23 1 '14 4 (24 6 • 7-44) (length and beam foils extended,
draught hullborne), 75 4 - 22 9 - 5 2 (23 ' 7 •
16) (hull size)
Main machinery: CODOG; 1 Rolls-Royce Proteus 15M560 gas turbine driving waterjet pump,
4 500-5 000 bhp, 1 General Motors 6V-53N diesel, 165 bhp, 1 retractable propeller unit for
hullborne propulsion
Speed, knots: 40 max, 8 hullborne on diesels Range, miles: 400 at 40 knots, 1 200 at 8 knots
Complement: 10 (2officeis)
Missiles: SSM 2 OTO Melara Otomat Teseo 2, active radar homing to 180 km (100 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 200 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in ('76 m/r7;/62 compact, 85 elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 7 nm)
anti-surface, 12 km (6 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
Fire control: Aigo NA 10 Mod 3
Radars: Surface search SMA 3 RM 7-250 (SPQ 701 ), band, range 73 km 40 nm^; IFF
I (- ALCIDEPEDRETTI 911987. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
Fire control Selenia RTN 1 OX, l/J band, range 40 km (22 nm)
Modernisation: Plans to change to a more powerful engine have been postponed
Structure: Aluminium hull and superstructure
Operational: Day running capability no sleeping accommodation — MINE WARFARE FORCES
4 Ex-US "AGGRESSIVE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
Name No Builders Commissioned
SALMONE (ex-/WSO507) M 5430 Martinolich S B Co 15 June 1956
STORIONE (ex-/WSO 506) M 5431 Martinolich S B Co 23 Feb 1956
SGOMBRO(ex-/WS0577) M 5432 Tampa Marine Co 12 May 1957
SQUALO (ex-/WS057S) M 5433 Tampa Marine Co 20 June 1957
Displacement, tons: 665 standard. 720 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 36 13 6 ('52 4 - 7 ? 4 7; 1
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8-278 ANW diesels; 520 bhp, 2 1 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 14 Range, miles: 2 400 at 10 knots
Complement: 51 (7 officers)
Guns: US/Bofors 40 mm/56
1
Radars: Navigation SMA 3 RM 20R (SPN 703), band I
Sonars: GE UQS-1 active mine detection, high frequency
,
SPARVIERO SALMONE 7984. van Gindeien Collection
Mine warfare forces - Survey vessels / ITALY 305
4+6 "LERICI" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS/SWEEPERS) 12 "AGAVE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS/HUNTER-COASTAL)
N.mie No Builders Commissioned BAMBU M5521/P435 PALMA M 5525/P500 GIAGGIOLOM5536
LERICI M5550 Intermarine, Sarzana 22 Mai 1985 EBANOM5522 AGAVE M5531 LOTO M 5538'
SAPRI M5551 Intermanne, Sarzana 4 June 1985 MANGO M5523/P496 ALLOROM5532" TIMO M 5540
MILAZZO M5552 Intermarine, Sarzana 6 Aug 1985 MOGANO M5524/P497 GELSOMINOM5535 VISCHIOM5542
VIESTE M5553 Intermarine, Sarzana 2 Dec 1985 Minehunlei
GAETA M5554 Intermarine, Sarzana — *
Training
TERMOLI M5555 Intermarine, Sarzana —
ALGHERO M5556 Intermarine, Sarzana — Displacement, tons: 375 standard, 405 full toad
NUMANA M5557 Intermarine, Sarzana — Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 25 6 8 5 ('43 - 7 S « 2 6)
CROTONE M5558 Intermarine, Sarzana — Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8-268A diesels, 200 shp (M 5521 -5525 and 5527) 1
VIAREGGIO M5559 Intermarine, Sarzana — 2 Fiat diesels, 200 shp, 2 shafts (M 5531 -33, 5535-5536, 5538, 5540 and 5542)
1
Speed, knots: 13 5 Range, miles: 2 500 at knots 1
Displacement, tons: 485 standard; 502 (672, Gaeta onwards) full load Complement: 38 (5 officers)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 164 (167 2 Gaeta) 31 5 8 6(50 (51) 9 6 « 2 6) Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin)
Main machinery: 1 GMTB230 8M diesel (passage), 840 hp, vp propeller, 3 Isotto-Fraschini ID
1 1
Radars: Navigation SPN 750, I band
36SS6Vdiesels, 440 hp, driving 3 hydraulic thrust propellers (1 fwd, 2 aft) (hunting)
Speed, knots: 1 5. 7 hunting Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots Comment: Non-magnetic minesweepers of composite wooden and alloy construction similar to
Complement: 42 (3 officers) those transferred from the USA but built in Italian yards, all completed November 956- April 957 1 1
Originally class of 9 IVIirto now used for surveying and Alloro as training ship for Petty Officers'
1
School, La Maddalena Bambu. IVlango. IVIogano and Raima converted for patrol duties with UN
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm or 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) {Gaeta onwards)
1
force in Red Sea and carry P numbers Loto minehunting conversion completed March 979
Countermeasures: Motorola MHS lA precision navigation system with Datamat SSN 714 1
automatic plotting; 1 Min 77 ROV, Pluto mine destruction systems, diving equipment and
1
recompression chamber
—
Minesweeping Oropesa Mk 4 wire sweep
Radars: Navigation SMA 3 RM 20R (SPN 703), band; range 73 km (40 nm) I
Sonars: CGE- FIAR SQQ 4 VDS (lowered from keel fwd of bridge); classification and route survey,
1
high frequency FIAR P 2072 (in Gaeta onwards).
Programmes: First four ordered 7 January 1978 under Legge Navale Lena laid down 1978,
launched 3 September 1 982 Next six initially ordered from Intermarine in April 1 987 but delayed
until988 From No 5 onwards ships are m longer and are to be of an improved design with a
1 1
better minehunting sonar Construction starts September 1 989
Structure: Of heavy GRP throughout hull, decks and bulkheads, with frames eliminated All
machinery is mounted on vibration dampers and mam engines made of amagnetic material Fitted
with Galeazzi 2 man compression chambers and a telescopic crane for launching Callegari frogmen
boats. ii^:-C«da,... .V.,-..-,,,*., -_*«*"'• ^^'"^a
Operational: Endurance, 1
extra fuel increasing range to 4
2 days
000
Sales: Four to Malaysia, two to Nigeria and
For long passages passive
miles at
1
1 2 knots
roll -stabilising tanks
7 of a modified design being built by the
can be used
USA
for
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6 Ex-US "ADJUTANT" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS-- COASTAL) AGAVE (minesweeper) 10/1986. Manna Fraccaroli
CASTAGNOM5504 FRASSINOM5508 PLATANOM5516
CEDROM5505 GELSOM 5509 MANDORLOM5519
Displacement, tons: 378 (360, Mandorlo) standard; 390 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 144 27.9 8(43 9 85-24) •
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8 268A diesels; 1 200 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 3 5 Range, miles: 3 000 at knots 1
Complement: 31 (2 officers)
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) (in some) SURVEY VESSELS
Countermeasures: Pluto remote control system (minehunting)
Radars: Navigation SMA 3 RM 20R (SPN 703), band I
Sonars: GE SQQ 4; VDS, mine detection; high frequency
1 Name No Buildeis Commissioned
MIRTO A 5306 Breda, Porta Marghera 4 Aug 1956
Comment: Wooden hulled and constructed throughout of anti-magnetic materials All PIOPPO A 5307 Bellingham SY, Seattle 31 July1954
commissioned August 1 953-December 1954 and transferred by the USA in 1953-54 Originally
class of 1 8. Pioppo used for surveying (see Survey Vessels) Comment: Mirio of the "Agave" class and Pioppo of ihe "Adiutant" class {see Mine Warfare sect\on
Minehunting conversion; /Wanc/oA/o completed 1978, Plalano m November 1978, Cer/ro converted for details) have been converted for surveying duties with complement of four officers and 36 men
1 979-80. Castagno. Frassino. Gelso completed by end 1 982. Plans tor two 1 000 ton coastal survey ships to replace them.
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306 ITALY / Survey vessels — Service forces
Name No Builders Commissioned 5 EXPERIMENTAL SHIPS
AMMIRAGLIOMAGNAGHI A 5303 FIncantieri. Riva Trigoso 2 May 1975
Name No Builders Commissioned
Displacement, tons: 1 700 QUARTO A5314 Taranto Naval Shipyard 18 Mar 1968
Dimensions, feet (metres): 271 3 " 44 9 « ^^3(82 7 « J3 7 « 3 5)
Main machinery: 2 GMT B 306 SS diesels. 3 000 hp. 1 shaft, cp propeller, auxiliary electric motor, Displacement, tons: 764 standard, 980 full load
240 hp, bow thruster Dimensions, feet (metres): 226 4 « 31 3 « 6 ("69 /" 9 5 ' 18)
Speed, knots: 16 Range, miles: 6 000 at 12 knots (1 diesel), 4 200at 16 knots (2 diesels) Main machinery: 3 diesels, 2 300 bhp, 3 shafts
Complement: 148 (14 officers. 15 scientists)
Speed, knots: 13 Range, miles: 1 300 at 1 3 knots
Guns: 1 Breda 40 mm/70. 85° elevation. 300 rounds/mmute to 4 km (2.2 nm), weight of shell 96
Complement: 42 (4 officers)
kg
Guns: 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin)
Radars: Navigation SMA 3 RM 20: band: range 73 km (40 nm) I
SMA BX
Radars: Navigation 1 32. I band.
Helicopters: 1 AB 204 reconnaissance
Comment: Laid down on 9 March 966 and launched on 8 March 967 Of the same size as
1 1 1 1
Comment: Ordered under 1 972 programme. Laid down
1 3 June 1 973 Launched 1 1 October 1 974
LSMs and with a bow door She is now being used as experimental ship for new weapon-systems
Full air-conditioning, bridgeengine controls, flume-type stabilisers Equipped for oceanographical
trialsand evaluation Currently employed on Otomat trials with two launchers forward and requisite
studies including labouiioin's ind underwater TV C.iriiessiH surveying motor boats
aerials on mast and bridge
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QUARTO 7/ 7987. Marina Fraccaroli
Name No Builders Commissioned
HAFFAELEROSSETTI A 531 5 Picchiotti, Viareggio 20 Dec 1986
VINCENZOMARTELLOTTA A 5320 Picchiotti, Viareggio Mar 1989
Displacement, tons; 320 (Ralfaele Rosselti). 340 {Vmcenzo Martellotta) full load
AMMIRAGLIO MAGNAGHI 1986. Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco Dimensions, feet (metres): 146 3 > 25 9 6 9 (7 5, Vmcenzo Martellotta) (44 6 ^ 7 9^21
(23))
Main machinery: 2 ID 36N 2V Isotta Fraschini diesels: 3 500
1 hp, 2 shafts, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 1 7 5 Range, miles: 700 at 1 5 knots
SERVICE FORCES Complement: 17(1 officer, 8 technicians)
Comment: Ralfaele Rossetti launched on 1 2 July 986 Five different design torpedo tubes fitted
1
0+ {1)REPLENISHMEIMTTANKER for above and underwater testing and trials Other equipment for research into communications,
surface and air search as well as underwater weapons There is a stern doorway which is partially
submerged and the ship has a sot of 96 batteries to allow 'silent' propulsion Vmcenzo Martellotta is
Name Commissioned
of similar design and was launched on 28 May 1 988 She has acoustic equipment to operate a 3D
ETNA tracking range for torpedoes or underwater vehicles Both ships are operated by the Permanent
Commission for Experiments of War Materials at La Spezia
Displacement, tons: 1 1 SlOfullload
Dimensions, feet (metres): 433 68 9 « — (132 21 -)
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Flight deck, feet (metres): 92 ' 68.9 (28 " 21) &?^SPTft*«'^;^H
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Main machinery: 2 GMT 420/1 6 diesels, 22 400 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 6 300 at 22 knots
Complement: 230
Cargo capacity: 5 000 tons gas oil, 500 tons JP5: 2 000 cu m ammunition and
Helicopters:
Comment: May
I light
be ordered in 1 989-90 but design is still under consideration.
stores
,
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RAFFAELE ROSSETTI 7/1987. Marina Fraccaroli
OOODOOOpO
BARBARA P 492
Lieut Comdr Erminio Bagnasco Displacement, tons: 95 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 " 20 7 4 9 (30 ' 63 ' 15)
2 REPLENISHMENT TANKERS Main machinery: 2 diesels. 600 hp
Speed, knots: 1 2
Name No Builders Commissioned
STROMBOLI A 5327 Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso 20 Nov 1975
Comment: Built by Castracani, Ancona A fishing vessel purchased and converted for research work
VESUVIO A 5329 Muggiano in1975 Converted in 1986 to Coastal Patrol Boat, Operates under the Technical and Scientific
Fincantieri, 18 Nov 1978
Council of Defence for missile testing at Perdasdefogu. Sardinia
Displacement, tons: 3 556 light; 8 706 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 423 1 « 59 « 21 3 ('729 18 -6 5) MURENA (e>.-Scampo] A 5305
Main machinery: 2 GMT diesels C428 SS. 9 600 hp, 1 shaft, 4-bladed Lips cp propeller
Speed, knots; 1 8 5 Range, miles: 5 080 at 1 8 knots Displacement, tons: 1 88 full load
Complement: 115(9 officers) Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 ' 21 ^ 6 (32 5 ^ 6 4 • 1 8)
Cargo capacity: 3 000 tons FFO, 1 000 tons dieso, 400 tons JP5, 300 tons other stores Main machinery; 2 Fiat/MTU MB 820D diesels: 1 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 4 Range, miles; 2 000 at 9 knots
1
Guns; 1 OTO Melara 3 in ('76 mmJ/62 compact Complement; 16 (4 officers)
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (not fitted)
Fire control; Argo NA 10 system Comment: Built in 1957. Converted "Aragosta" class MSI used as a torpedo launching and support
Radars: Surface search: SM A SPQ 2; I band vessel.
Navigation: SMA SPN 748, band I
Fire control Selenia RTN 1 OX, l/J band
Helicopters; Flight deck but no hangar
Programmes: Stromboli laid down on 1 October 1973. Launched 20 February 1975, Vesuvio
ordered August 1976 and launched 4 June 1 977 Vesuvio was the first large ship to be built at
Muggiano (near La Spezia) since the war and the first with funds under Legge Navale 1 975,
Structure: Beam and stern refuelling stations for fuel and stores. Also Vertrep
Sales: Simitar ship for Iraq
VESUVIO 91 7986. Elena Fraccaroli 7017987. Marina Fraccaroli
Service forces /ITALY 307
1 Ex-US "BARNEGAT" CLASS (SUPPORT SHIP) 2 "MEN 215" CLASS
Niinw No Builders Commissioned MEM 215 MEN 216
PIETROCAVEZZALE(eK-USS A 5301 Lake Washington 17 Nov 1943
Oyster Bay. ex AGP 6, AVP 28) Shipyard Displacement, tons: 82 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 89 6 ' 23 » 3 6 (27.3 '7-11)
Displacement, tons: 1 766 standard; 2 800 full load Main machinery: 2 Isotta FraschinI diesels; 3 200 hp; 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 310 8 « 41 « 1 3 5 C94 7 « ?2 5 4 /; Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 250 at 14 knots
Main machinery: 2 sets Fairbanks Morse 38 08 /8 diesels: 6 080 bhp. 2 1 shafts Complement: 4
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 knots
1 1
Complement: 114(7 officers) Comment: Fast personnel launches completed in 1 986 Usually attached to 6 Garibaldi and can
Guns: 1 USZm (76 mm)lbO-2 US/Bofors 40 mm/56 transport 250 men Can also be used tor amphibious operations or disaster relief
Radars: Air search Westinghouse SPS 6C; D band
Surface search SMA SPN 748. band I
Comment: Former US seaplane tender (subsequently motor torpedo boat tender)- Launched on 7
September 1 942 Transferred to the Italian Navy on 23 October 1 957
M EN 21 5 1987. Crestitalia
PIETROCAVEZZALE 811986. Giorgio Ana
15 Ex-US LCMs
4 Ex-WEST GERMAN MFPTYPE (COASTAL TRANSPORTS)
MTM 542-556 (9908 9922)
MTC1001 A 5341 MTC 1006 A 5346
MTC 1004 A 5344 MTC 1010 A 5350 Displacement, tons: 56 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 1 14 4 ' 3 9 ^77 7 > 44 « 7 2;
Displacement, tons: 240 full load Main machinery: 2 diesels 330 hp, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 54 2 21 .3 3 6 ("47 > 65 7 ;; Speed, knots: 1 1 Range, miles: 1 30 at knots 1
Main machinery: 3 diesels; 450 bhp, 3 shafts Cargo capacity: 30 tons
Speed, knots: 10 Guns; 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Complement: 16 (1 officer)
Cargo capacity: 50 tons 1
Comment: Transferred in 1 953
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
Radars: Navigation BX 732, band I
8 "MTM 217" CLASS (LCMs)
Comment: MTC (Moti Trasporli Costieri) 1 004 and 006 1 are Italian MZ (Molozaftere) MTC 1 001
ex-German, 1010 built in Italy 1943-44 MTM 21 7-224 (9923 9930)
Displacement, tons: 64 6 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 60 7 16 7 « 3 (78 5 • 5 7 9;
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 300 at 9 knots
Complement: 3
Cargo capacity: 30 tons
Comment: Built at Muggiano. La Spezia by Fincantien Three completed 9 October 1987 for San
Giorgio, three completed 8 March 1 988 for San Marco, last two to commission in 1 989,
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— — 6USLCVPTYPE
MTP9726 MTP9748 MTP9750
MTP9731 MTP9749 MTP9751
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Displacement, tons: 1 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 5 « 10 8 ' 3 (1 1 1 33 - 9)
7988, Commander A/do Fraccaroli
Mam machinery: Gray Marine 64 HN 9 diesel, 1 65 hp. 1
1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles; 1 at 9 knots
Guns: 2—1 2,7 mm MGs
6 "MTC 1011" CLASS (RAMPED TRANSPORTS)
Comment: Italian construction but built to a basic US design Pennant numbers In the 523-539
series
Name No Builders Commissioned
GORGOIMA (1011) A 5347 C N Mario Marini 23 Dec 1986
TREMITI (1012) A 5348 C N Mario Maiini 2 Mar 1987
CAPRERA (1013) A 5349 C N Mario Marini 10 Apr 1987 8"MTP96"CLASS (LCVP)
PANTELLARIA(1014) A 5350 C N Mario Marini 15 June 1987
LIPARI (1015) A 5351 C N Mario Marini 3 July 1987 MTP96-103 (9755 9762)
CAPRI (1016) A 5352 C N Mario Marini 2 Sep 1987
Displacement, tons: 4 3 full load 1
Displacement, tons: 631 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 44 9 2 5 - 2 3 ("73 7 1 > J8 7;
Dimensions, feet (metres): 186 ' 32 8 « 8,2 (567 ' 10 2 5) Main machinery; 2 diesels, 700 hp, 2 shafts
Main machinery: 2 CRM 2D/SS diesels, 1 760 hp; 2 shafts
1 Speed, knots; 26 Range, miles: 80 at 24 knots 1
Speed, knots: 4 5 Range, miles: 1 500 at 1 4 knots
1 Complement; 3
Complement: 32 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm (fitted for) 2—7 62 mm MGs, Comment; Built by Crestitalia 1 987 (three) and 1 988 (five) Can carry 45 men.
Radars: SMA SPN 748, I band
Comment: As well as transporting stores, oil or water they can act as support ships for Light Forces,
salvage ships or minelayers 1015 and 1 01 6 are attached to the Italian Naval Academy at Livorno,
1 01 1 based at La Spezia, 1 01 2 at Ancona, 1 01 3 at La Maddalena and 1 01 4 at Taranto,
CAPRERA 1987. Italian Navy MTP96- Class 79S7, Crestitalia
308 ITALY / Training ships — Salvage ships
Name No. Commissioned
TRAINING SHIPS CAROLY A 5302
Builders
Baglletto, Varazze 1948
STELLA POLARE A 531 3 Sangermani. Chiavari 7 Oct 1965
Name No Builders Commissioned CORSAROII A 531 Costaguta, Voltri 5Jan 1961
AMERIGO VESPUCCI A 531 2 Caslellammare 15 May 1931
Comment: Sail training ships of between 40 and 60 tons with a crew including trainees of about 1
Displacement, tons: 3 543 standard: 4 1 46 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 229 5 pp, 270 oa hull. 330 oa bowsprit '51 22 <
(70.82 4. 100 « 15.5 7) •
Main macfiinery: 2 Fiat B306 ESS diesels with electric drive to 2 Marelli motors: 2 000 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 5 450 at 6 5 knots
1
NETLAYERS
Complement: 243 (1 3 officers)
Radars: Navigation Two SMA SPN 748, hand
"ALICUDI" CLASS
I
Comment: Launched on 22 March 930. Hull, masts and yards are of steel Sail area. 22 604 sq
1 ft
Extensively refitted at La Spezia Naval Dockyard in 1 964 and again in 1 984. Name No Builders Commissioned
ALICUDI (ex. USS/A/V 99) A 5304 Ansaldo. Leghorn 1955
Displacement, tons: 770 standard; 850 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 51 9 33 5 5 (46.3 " 10.2 « 3.2) 1
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 2 Maybach MBA 6M/D650/655 diesels. 1 600 shp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 51 {5 officers)
Guns: Bieda 40 mm/70 3 Oerlikon 20 mm/70.
1
Radars: Navigation BX 732. band I
Comment: Built to the order of NATO Laid down on 22 April 1 954 and launched on 1 1 July 1 954.
AMERIGO VESPUCCI linSti!-: M.K
Name No Builders Commissioned
PALINURO A5311 Ch Dubigeon. Nantes 1934
{e^-Commandant Louis Richard)
Displacement, tons: 042 standard. 450 full load
1 1 >«• i
Measurement, tons: 858 gross i:-^ k
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 5 32 8 5 7 ('Sg
1 •
1 ?0 4 Si
Main machinery: diesel. 450 bhp. shaft
1 1
Speed, knots: 7 5 Range, miles: 5 390 at 7 5 knots
Complement: 47
Comment: Barquentine launched in 1934 Purchased in 1951 Rebuilt in 1954-55 and
commissioned m Italian Navy on July 1 955 Sail area, 1 1 52 sq ft She was one of the last two
1
French Grand Bank cod-fishing barquentmes Owned by the Aimement Glatre she was based at St
1984. Gilbert Gyssels
Malo until bought by Italy
CIS 61
Displacement, tons: 230
Speed, knots: 7
Comment: The last of a large class of mmelaymg/netlaying barges built in 1 939-41 Now used for
torpedo trials
SALVAGE SHIPS
Name No Builders Commissioned
PROTEO (ex-Perseo) A5310 Cantieri Navali Riuniti. Ancona 24 Aug 1951
Displacement, tons: 865 standard. 2 1 47 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 248 38 2^ (^5 6 • 1 1 6 •
6 4)
Main machinery: 2 Fiat diesels. 4 800 bhp. shaft 1
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 7 500 at 1 3 knots
1
PALINURO 9/ 1983, Hartmut Ehlers Complement: 122 (8 officers)
Guns: 3 Oeilikon 20 mm
Radars: Navigation SMA SPN 748. I band
ARAGOSTAA5378 MITILO A5380 PORPORA A5382 Comment: Laid down at Cantieri Navali Riuniti, Ancona, in 1 943 Suspended in 1 944 Seized by
ASTICEA5379 POLIPOA5381 Germans and transferred to Trieste Construction re-started at Cantieri Navali Riuniti, Ancona, in
1 949. Formerly mounted one 3.9 in gun and two 20 mm
Displacement, tons: 88 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 106-21 ii(325 64 18)
Main machinery: 2 Fial MTU MB 820D diesels. 000 bhp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 2 000 at 9 knots
1
Complement: 15(2 officers)
Radars: Navigation BX 732: band I
Comment: Builders CRDA Monfalcone Aragosta Asnce Picchiotti. Viareggio Mitilo Costaguta,
Voltri Polipo. Porpora
Similar to the British Ham class All constructed to the order of NATO in 1955-57 Designed
'
armament of one 20 mm gun not mounted Originally class of 20 Remaining five converted for
training 986 Polipo and Porpora used by the Naval Academy Aragosta has large deckhouse aft as
1
support ship for frogmen Others of the class include Murena the experimental ship and GLS
501 -502 ferries
v'iarina Fraccaroti 1985. Milpress
Salvage ships - Water carriers / ITALY 309
Name No Builders Commissioned REPAIR CRAFT
ANTED A 5309 C,N. Breda Mestre 1980
31 July
Displacement, tons: 3 200 6EX-BRITISH LCT3TYPE
Dimensions, feet (metres); 322 8 - 51 8 - 16 7 ("SS 4 158-5 1)
Main machinery: 3 GMT A 230 12 diesels, 8 100 hp: 1 electric molor, 5 000 hp; 1 shaft, bow
MOC1201 A 5331 IWOC1203A5333 MOC 1205 A 5335
thruster
MOC 1202 A 5332 MOC 1204 A 5334 MOC 1207 A 5337
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 4 knots
Complement; 121 (including salvage staff)
Displacement, tons: 350 standard, 640 full load
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Dimensions, feet (metres): 192-31 7 (58 6 - 95 2 1
Radars: Surface searcfi Tfiree SMA RM 7250; I band
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 000 hp; 2 shafts
1
Navigation SMA SPN 748, band. I
Speed, knots: 8
Helicopters: 1 AB 212 (airforce)
Complement: 24 (3 officers)
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Ordered mid- 1977. launctied 11 November 1978 Comprehensively fitted with flight
2 ships have 2 —40 mm and 1 ship has 3 20 — mm
deck and hangar, extensive salvage gear, including rescue bell, and recompression chambers One
DSRV to starboard, two LCVPs to port, two lifeboats under helicopter deck and one m chute aft Comment: Built in 1943. Originally converted as repair craft. Other duties have been taken
Three firefighting systems Full towing equipment Carries midget submarine, Usel. of 13 2 tons
over MOC 1207 is an ammunition transport and IVIOC 1201 is used for torpedo trials.
dived with dimensions 26 2 6 2 « 8 9 ft fS « 1 .9 • 2 7 m) Carries two men and can dive to
600 m Endurance, 1 20 hours at 5 knots
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10/1981. Giorgio Arra
ANTEO 6/1987. Elena Fraccaroli
FERRIES
GLS501 GLS 502 (ex-/?/cc/o)
Comment; Aragosta" class MS Is converted as "Zattere da sbaco '
GLS 502 based at La Spezia
6/1987. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
GLS 502 10/1983. Harti. Jt Ehlers
LIGHTHOUSETENDERS
WATER CARRIERS
4 "MTF 229" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
PONZA(229) MTF 1304 TAVALERA (231 ) MTF 3061 PIAVE A 5354 Orlando, Leghorn 23 May 1973
LEVANZO(230) MTF 1305 PALMARIA (232) MTF 1307
Displacement, tons; 4 973 full load
Displacement, tons; 608 full load Dimensions, feet (metres); 320 8 -44 9 4 (-97 S 1 - 13 4 5 9)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 186 35 4 8 2 ('56 7 10 8 2 51 • Mam machinery; 2 diesels. 2 560 hp. 2 shafts
Main machinery: 2 Isotta Fraschmi ID 36 diesels, 760 hp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles: 500 at 2 knots
1 1 1
Speed, knots: 14 5 Range, miles: 500 at 14 knots 1
Complement; 55 (7 officers)
Complement: 34 Cargo capacity: 3 500 tons
Guns: 2— 7.62 mm MGs Guns; 4 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin) (not mounted)
Radars; Navigation SMA SPN 748, band I
Comment; Built at Morini Yard. Ancona in 1 987-89
HARBOUR TANKERS
..I. . I. . I, .-
GRS 1 71 , 1 72, 1 73, 1 75, 1 77. 1 78 and XI
Displacement, tons; 500 approx
Comment; XI, 173, 178 at La Spezia, 175. 177 at Naples (1 77 laid up), 171 laid up at Brindisi GRS
indicates a fuel tanker
iiwr'imm.^,.,... '>„sii^.
GRS Type 6/ 1980. Achilla Rastelh PIAVE 9/ 1986, van Ginderen Collection
310 ITALY/ Water carriers — Tugs
NMiie No Builders Commissioned GGS 185. 500. 501. 502. 503. 507. 1009
BASENTO A 5356 Inma di La Spezia 19July 1971
BRADANO A 5357 Innia di La Spezia 29 Dec 1971 Displacement, tons; 200
BRENTA A 5358 inmadi La Spezia 18 Apr 1972
Comment; 85 at Taranto. 500 and
1 501 at Naples, 503 and 1 009 at La Maddalena. 507 at Brindisi
Displacement, tons; 1 914 full load GGS Indicates water carriers.
Dimensions, feet (metres); 225 4 33.1 » \2»(687 • 10 >< 1 39)
Main machinery; 2 Fiat LA 230 diesels; 1 730 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 1 3 Range, miles; 650 at 1 2 knots 1
Complement; 24 (3 officers)
Cargo capacity; 200 tons
1
Guns; 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (not fitted in all sinips)
91 1983. Harlmut Ehlers
MCC1101 A 5370 MCC1103A5372
BRADANO 7/ 1987. Marina Fraccaroli MCC 11 02 A 5371 MCC1104A5373
Displacement, tons; 898 full load
Name No Builders Commissioned Dimensions, feet (metres); 55 2 « 32 8 « 10 8 ("47 5
1 10-3 3) •
AD\GEiex-YW92) A 5369 Roctiester, NY 21 Nov 1943
Main machinery; 2 Isotta Frasctiini ID 3655 V6 diesels, 1 320 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles; 1 500 at 1 2 knots
1
Displacement, tons; 1 470 full load Complement; 12
Dimensions, feet (metres); 182 4 • 29 9 14 1 ('55 6 9 1 4.3) Cargo capacity; 550 tons
Main mactiinery; 2 diesels, 31 5 tip, 2 sfiafts
Speed, knots; 8 Range, miles; 2 560 at 8 knots Comment; Built by Ferrari, La Spezia and completed one in 1986, two in fVlay 1987, one m May
Complement; 35 (4 officers) 1988
Guns; 3 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Ex- US Army YW type transferred in 1 948
7/7987, Manna Fraccaroli
Name No Builders Commissioned
SIMETO A 5375 Cmet, Molfitta 9 July 1988
Displacement, tons; 858 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 224 < 32 8 2 8 (68 3 10 1 3.9)
Main machinery: 2 GMT B 230 6 diesels, 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles: 1 650 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 27 (2 officers)
ADIGE 7 9fl5 Milpiess Cargo capacity: 200 tons 1
Comment: A second of the class may be built
MINCIOA5374
Displacement, tons; 645
Dimensions, feet (metres); 141 4 - 26 2 9 8(43 1 8 3) TUGS
Speed, knots; 6
Complement; 19 (1 officer) CICLOPEA5319 POLIFEMO A5325 SATURNOA5330
TITANOA5324 GIGANTEA5328 TENACEA5365
Comment; Launched in 1929
Displacement, tons: 658 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 6 1 32 5 2 1 ("JS S
1 9 9 J 7;
BORMiDA (ex GGS /O??) A 5359 Main machinery; Motors TB-230 diesels, 3 300 hp, 2 shafts
2 General
Speed, knots; 1 4 5 Range, miles; 3 000 at 1 4 knots
Displacement, tons; 736 Complement; 1 2
Dimensions, feet (metres): 131 9 23 6 •
10 5 ("402 - 72 • 3 2)
Complement: 11(1 officer) Comment; by C N Ferrari, La Spezia Completed Ciclope. 5 September 1985, Titano. 1
Built
Cargo capacity: 260 tons December 985, Polifemo. 21 April 1 986, Gigante. 1 8 July 986, Saturno 5 April 1 988 and Tenace
1 1
9 July 1988 All fitted with firefighting equipment and two portable submersible pumps. Bollard
Comment; Built at La Spezia in 1 974 pull 45 tons
fl532S gi
WW c, /,i(i,„ro// GIGANTE 1 01 1 986. Marina Fraccaroli
Tugs / ITALY 31
Name No. Builders Commissioned MONTECRISTO Y429
ATLANTE A5317 Visentinl-Donada 14 Aug 1975
PROMETEO A 531 Visentini-Donada 14 Aug 1975 Displacement, tons: 285 full load
Main machinery: 1 General Motors 8/567 diesel, 700 shp
Displacement, tons: 750 full load Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Dimensions, teet (metres): 27 9 » 32,1 < 13,4 (39 « 1 96 » 4.1)
Main machinery: Tosi QT 320/8 SS diesel: 2 670 hp:
1 1 shaft; cp propeller Comment: Former US Navy harbour tug. Commissioned 1 July 1 948.
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 25
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ALBENGAY412 (1973) SAN BENEDETTO Y 446 (1941)
MESCOY435(1933)
Comment: Small tugs for harbour duties.
ATLANTE 9 1983. van Ginderen Collection
9 COASTAL TUGS
PORTO EM PEDOCLE Y 421 PORTOFERRAIO Y425 PORTO FOSSOIME Y413
PORTO PISANOY 422 PORTOVENEREY426 PORTO TORRESY416
PORTO COIMTEY 423 PORTO SALVO Y 428 PORTO CORSINIY 417
Displacement, tons: 41 2 full load
Measurement, tons: 22 dwt 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 3 ' 27 9 TO 8 (32 4 8 5 ' 3 3) - •
Main machinery: 2 General Motors TB 230 diesels, 3 200 hp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2 7 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 1 3
Radars: Navigation. GEM BX 132, band I
Sonars: Honeywell/Elac Type LAZ-50
Comment: Six ordered from CN De Poll (Pallestrina) and further three from Ferbex (Naples) in MESCO 9/ 1980. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
1986,
Delivery dates Porto Salvo (13 Sep 1985), Porto Pisano (22 Oct 1985), Portoferraio (20 July
1985), Porto Con/e (21 Nov T985), Porto Empedocle (19 Mar 1986) Last three in 1989
33HARBOURTUGS
Fitted for firefightmg and anii-pollution Carry a 1 ton telescopic crane Based at Taranto, La
Spezia, Augusta and La Maddalena RP101 Y403(1972) RP112Y462(1975) RP124Y477 (1981)
RP102Y404(1972) RP113Y463(1978) RP125Y478(1983)
VIGOROSOY451 (1971) ERCOLEA5388(1971) RP103Y406(1974) RP114Y464(1980) RP126Y479(1983)
RP104Y407(1974) RP115Y465(1980) RP127Y480(1984)
Displacement, tons: 389 standard: 506 full load RP105Y408(1974) RP116Y466(1980) RP128Y481 (1984)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 108,9 - 23.3 » 1 8 r^J 2 1 » 7 3 6) RP106Y410(1974) RP 118 Y 468 (1980) RP 129 Y 482 (1984)
Main macfiinery: Diesel; 850 shp; 1 shaft RP107Y413(1974) RP 119 Y 470 (1980) RP130Y483(1985)
Speed, knots: 8 RP108Y452(1975) RP120Y471 (1980) RP131 Y484(1985)
RP109Y456(1975) RP121 —(1984) RP132Y485(1985)
Comment: Built m 1 971
RP110Y458(1975) RP122Y473(1981) RP133Y486(1985)
RP111 Y460(1975) RP123Y467 (1981) RP134Y487 (1985)
PORTO DISCHIAY436 RIVATRIGOSOY443 RP 127 131 and
Comment: ffP ;26 by Cantieti Navali Vittoria of Adria and /?P 121 by Baia, Naples
134 built by Ferrari Yard. La Spezia RP ?32and /.33built by CINET Yard, Molfetta RP 1 13. 726 are
Displacement, tons: 296 full load
. of slightly larger dimensions and differ somewhat in appearance RP 127- 134 are larger and slower.
Dimensions, feet (metres): 89 5 - 23 3 « 8 (27 3
1 7 1 33)
Main machinery: Diesel; 850 bfip. 1 shaft; cp propeller
Speed, knots: 2 1 1
Comment: Both launched in September 1969 by CNR. Riva Trigoso Porto d'Ischia commissioned
1970. fl/ra Trigoso. 1969
irwir •ip'ftf - r
f
RP104 411981. Hartmut Ehlers
PORTO DISCHIA 9/1984, Marina Fraccaroli
USTICA Y448
Displacement, tons: 270 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 11 4,8 ^ 29 5 ^2(35 ' 9 ^ 4)
Main machinery: Triple expansion: 1 200 hp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 3 1
Comment: Commissioned in 1 973.
PANARIA Y431
Displacement, tons: 240
Comment: Launched in 1 945- Coastal tug for general duties. 61 1984, van Ginderen Collection
31 2 ITALY / Floating docks — Government maritime forces
FLOATING DOCKS
Number Date Capacity -tons
G0 1 1942 1 000
GOB 1893 100
GO 8 1904 3 800
GO10 1900 2 000
G011 1920 2 700
G017 1917 500
G018A 1920 800
G0 18B 1920 600
GO 20 1935 1 600
GO 22 1935 1 000
GO 23 1935 1 000
GO 51 1971 2 000
GO 52
Dimensions, feet (metres): 493 5 97 (70 9 internal) • 54 (flooded)
(150.5 - 296(21 6) ' 16.5)
Comment; Built by consortium Nuovi Cantieri Liguri. At La Spezia although fully self-sufficient in
othei bases Has two 8 ton cranes and victualling capacity for 450. Capacity. 5 000 tons normal and
6 000 tons maximum.
1988. Baglietto
GUARDIADI FINANZA
GOVERNMENT MARITIME FORCES
This forceIS operated by the Ministry of Finance but in time of war would come under the command of
the Marina Militate It is divided into sixteen areas, twenty operational sectors and twenty eight
COMANDO GENERALE DELL'ARMA DEI CARABIIMIERI SERVIZIO squadrons Their task is to patrol ports, lakes and rivers The total manpower is 5 300 operating 445
NAVALE craft Nearly all the larger craft are armed with a 20 mm gun or a machine gun
The Carabmier; established its maritime force in 1 969 This currently numbers 1 57 craft which operate
coastal waters within the three-mile limit and inshore waters The following are typical of the
in in
2 + 2" BIGLIANI" CLASS
craft concerned.
6 "700" class of 22 tons; 21 "600" class of 1 2 tons. 30 "N 500" class of 6 tons. 3 "S 500" class of 7
tons; 23 "500" class of 2 6 tons. 54 "400" class of 1 4 tons BIGLIANIG80 CAVAGLIAG81
All but the "500" and "400" classes are equipped with radar and all but the "N 500" class (18 knots)
are callable of 20 25 knots Displacement, tons; 73 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 86,6 23 3 6 (26.4 7 1 1 • •
Main machinery; 2 MTU Type 6 V396 TB 94 diesels, 7 680 hp; 2
1 shafts
Speed, knots; 45 Range, miles ;1 200 at 18 knots
Complement; 1
Guns;l Breda 30 mm 2 — 7 62 mm MGs
Fire control; Elsag Medusa optronic director
Comment; Built by Ctestitalia and delivered June and July 1987 in La Spezia Two more ordered for
a Dossible final total of 1
61 1987. Elena Fraccaroli
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CORPO DELLE CAPITAIMERIE Dl PORTO
This IS a force of 127 craft which is affiliated with the Marina Militate under whose command it would
be placed in an emergency
SAR craft, CP 307
(84 tons); Bruno Gregoretti CP 31 2 (65 tons), Dante Novaio CP
Michelle Fionllo
313 (57 tons), 8 "CP 400" class of 100 tons CP 314-315 (43 tons). CP 301 -306, 308-311 (29
tons). CP 303-304 (18 tons)
Fast patrol craft, CP 239-245 (25 tons), CP 254-256 (22 5 tons), CP 246-253 (21 5 tons). CP
226-30 (18-20 CP 231 -238 (14tons)
tons),
Coastal patrol craft; CP 2069 2081 (13 tons). CP 2049-2051, 2053-2058, 2060-2068 (12 5 tons),
CP 2043-2047 (12 4 tons), CP 2033-2035 (1 2 tons). CP 2010-201 7 (10 tons). CP 2001 -2005 (9 711987, Crestitalia
tons). CP 207 (8 tons), CP 502-505 (6 6 tons), CP 1001-1006 (5 2 tons), CP 501, 601-605
(3 tons)
In addition there are five patrol craft of the "CP 1 00" designation, 50 of the "CP 5000" class with a
speed of 25-30 knots, six inflatable rescue craft and 10 small patrol craft of the "CP 6000" class
Several of the larger craft are armed
CP228 9/1984. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli GIORGIO CIRI (tiaimng
(tiainin. ship) 5/1988. F Sadek
Government maritime forces / ITALY — Introduction / IVORY COAST 31
+ 6"ZARA' CLASS
Displacement, tons: 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 167 < 24,6 < 6 2 fS? " 7.5 x / 9)
Main machinery: 2 GMT BL 230 1 2 diesels; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 2 700 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 30 'It
Guns: 2 Breda 30 mm (twm)
Fire control: Selenia Pegaso optronic director
Comment; To built by Fincantieri at Muggiano, La Spezia Similar to the "Ratcharit" class built
be
for Thailand 1 976-79 Ordered m August 1 987, First laid down February 1 989. all to complete by
in
1 992 This is second attempt by the Customs Service to create a force of high capability craft able
a
to control the FEZ. Many years ago two 300 ton patrol boats were built and reiected as not meeting
the operational requirement
Note: In addition: Patrol craft, 2 of 210 tons; Offshore patrol craft, Genna G 96 (120 tons); 6 of 57
tons G 72-73, 75-77, 79; 2 of 54 tons G 70-71 58 of 40 tons G 10-G 37. G 39-G 44, G 46-G 66 +3;
;
Coastal patrol craft, 22 of 16 4 tons GL 309-331, 2 of 1 3 3 tons GL 432-433: 4 of 7 1 tons GL
103-106; Local patrol craft, 34 of 1 5 tons V 5800-5833; 2 of 10 5 tons V 5901 -5902; 81 of 7 8 tons
V 5500-5581 1 5 of 6 9 tons V 4000-401 4, 3 of 5 1 tons V 5300-5302, 3 of 4 9 tons V 291 1 -291 3, 1
;
of 2 9 tons V 3000; 4 of 1 8 tons V 2901 -2904, Training craft, Giorgio Cin of 800 tons, Paolini G 95 of
348 tons ZARA' Class (model) 1988. Fincantieti
In addition 210 small craft operate on Italian lakes and rivers
IVORY COAST
Personnel Totals
Minister of Marine 1989 700 (70 officers, 630 ratings) A full readjustment made in 1 987 to remove non-naval craft which
Capitaine de Vaisseau Lamine Fadika included a Halter "Barracuda" type and some "Arcoa 26" patrol
craft
General
Senior Officers
This force is primarily concerned, in con|unction with aircraft, with
offshore, riverine and coastal protection Particular emphasis is
Capitaine de Vaisseau Timite Lassana
placed on environmental protection, antipollution operations and
Capitaine de Fregate Fako Kone
dealing with fires.
Capitaine de Corvette Dakoury Gnagrah
Mercantile Marine
Bases
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Use made of ports at Abidjan, Sassandra, Tabou and San Pedro 56 vessels of 1 1 8 952 tons gross
2"PATRA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT MISSILE) 1 BATRALTYPE (LIGHT TRANSPORT)
Name Builders Commissioned Name Builders Commissioned
LARDENT Auroux. Arcachon 6 Oct 1978 LELEPHANT A Franpais de I'Ouest. Grand Queville 2 Feb 1977
LINTREPUDE Auroux. Arcachon 6 Oct 1978
Displacement, tons: 750 standard. 330 full load 1
Displacement, tons: 147 5 full load Dimensions, feet (metres): 262 4 42 6 7 9 (80 13-2 4)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 32 5 < 19,4 ' 52(404 ' 5 9 1 6) Main machinery: 2 SACM diesels. 800 hp. 2 shafts, cp propellers
1
Main machinery: 2 AGO 1 95 VI 2CZ SHR dii'sels; SOOOshp, 2 shafts, cp propellers Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 3 knots
1
Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 1 750 at 1 knots; 750 at 20 knots Complement: 47 (5 officers)
Complement: 19(2 officers) Military lift: 1 80 troops. 1 2 vehicles. 350 tons cargo
Missiles: SSM. 4 Aerospatiale SS 1 2; wire-guided to 5 5 km (3nmj, warhead 30 kg Guns: 2 Breda 40 mm/70 2 — 81 mm mortars
Guns: 1 Breda 40 mm/70 1 Oerlikon 20 mm 2— 7 62 mm MGs Helicopters: Platform only
Radars: Surface search: Racal Decca 1226; band I
Comment: Ordered 20 August 1 974 Laid down 975
1
Comment: Of similar design to French "Patra" class. Laid down 7 july 1 977 (Inlrepide) and 7 May
1 977 (Ardent). Beth launched 21 July 1 978. Patrol endurance of five days
2 kCVPs
Displacement, tons: 9 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 34 4 10 5 22 (10 5 32 1 0)
Main machinery: Baudouin diesel, shaft
1 1
2 FRANCO-BELGETVPE Speed, knots: 9
Guns; 112 7 mm MG
Name No. Builders Commissioned
LEVIGILAMT — SFCN. Villeneuve 1968 Comment: Built by DCAN. Cherbourg in 1 976
LEVALEUREUX — SFCN. Villeneuve 25 Oct 1976
Displacement, tons: 235 standard; 250 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 55 8 23 6 7 5 /^Z 5 7 2 3)
Main machinery: 2 AGO diesels; 4 220 bhp; 2 shafts (Valeureux) 1 ROTORKTyPE412
2 MGO diesels; 2 400 bhp; 2 shafts (Vigilant)
Speed, knots: 22 (Valeureux): 1 8 5 (Vigilant) Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 5 knots Displacement, tons: 9 full load
Complement; 34 (4 officers) Dimensions, feet (metres): 41 7 •
10 5 3(12 7 32 9)
Guns: 2 Breda 40 mm/70 2—1 2.7 mm MGs. Main machinery: 2 Volvo Penta diesels, 240 hp, 2 shafts
Radars: Surface search; Racal Decca; I band Speed, knots: 28
Military lift: 30 troops
Comment: Le Vigilant laid down in February 967; launched on 23 May 967, Le Valeureux. laid
1 1
down 20 October 975; launched 8 March 976. Have been reported as Exocet fitted but this is not
1 1 Comment: Fast assault boat supplied in 1 980 Others supplied for civilian use
confirmed Le Valeureux received new engines in 1 987.
3 "ARCOA SI" PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 5 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 31 -IIS- 26/9,5 35 08)
1 RIVER PATROL CRAFT Main machinery: 2 Baudouin diesels. 320 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20
COMOE Military lift; 30 troops
Comment: Of 36 1 ft and one diesel Used for river and lake patrols Built in 1974 by Carena, Comment: Ordered from Tanguy Marine. Le Havre in October 1 984 Last one delivered in November
Abidjan 1987
31 4 JAMAICA / Introduction
JAMAICA
Defence Force Coast Guard Personnel Mercantile Marine
Jamaica, which became independent within the Commonwealth 1 989: 24 officers, 1 51 petty officers and ratings L/oyd's Register of Shipping
on 6 August 1 962, formed the Coast Guard as the Maritime Arm of (Coast Guard Reserve; 18 officers, 32 men) 1 2 vessels of 1 4 433 tons gross
the Defence Force in 1963 This is based al HMJS Cagway. Port
Royal,
Training
(a) Officers: JDF BRNC Dartmouth and other RN
Training depot,
Administration Establishments, RCN and Canadian Coast Guard, USN and
US Coast Guard
Commanding Officer Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard. (b) Ratings: JDF Training depot, RN, RCN and Canadian Coast
Commander P L Brady Guard, US Coast Guard and MTU Engmeering West Germany
1 "FORT" CLASS (PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
FORTCHARLES P7 Sewart Seacratt Inc, Berwick, La, USA Sep 1974
Displacement, tons: 30 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^\'3 2A 1 (34 5 7 3 2.1) -4^
Main machmery: 2 MTU 1 6V 538 TB90 diesels, 7 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 500 at 18 knots
1
Complement: 20 (4 officers)
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
1
"0^
Comment: Of all aluminium construction launcfied July 1974 Navigation equipment includes
Omega Navigator and Satnav Underwent refit at Jacksonville, Fla, in 1980-81 which included
extensive modifications to the bow resulting in increased length Accommodation for 1 8 soldiers
and may be used as 18-bed mobile hospital m an emergency. Refitted again m 985
1 86 by Atlantic
Marine, Florida
PAUL BOGLE 7/J986.JDFCG
3 "BAY" CLASS (PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
DISCOVERY BAY P4 Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La, USA 3Nov1966
HOLLAND BAY P 5 Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La, USA 4 Apr 1967
MAMATFEBAY P 6 Sewart Seacraft Inc. Berwick. La, USA 9Aug1967
Displioemeiit. tons: 72 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 ^8 6 (25 9 5 7 ' '.S'
Main machinetV- J MTU 396 diesels, 2 700 hp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 25, Range, miles: 800 at 15 knots
Co«riple"ient: 14 (3 officers)
Guns: 3— 12 7 mm MGs
FORTCHARLES 1 984. van Ginderen Co,'h,^lion
Comment: All aluminium construction. Discovery Bay. the orototype, was launched in August
1966 Holland Bay and Manatee Bay were supplied under the US Military Assistance programme
All three boats were extensively refitted and modified in 1972-73 by the builders with General
Motors 12V 71 turbo- injected engines to give greater range, speed and operational flexibility. They
were again re-engined and refitted at Swift Ship Inc, Louisiana, 1 975 77 Between 981 and 1 9841
a third engine change to MTU 396 diesels was done by Atlantic Dry Docks at Jacksonville
1 "HERO" CLASS (PATROL CRAFT)
Name No Builders Commissioned
PAUL BOGLE P8 Lantana Boatyard Inc, Fla, USA 17 Sep 1985
Displacement, tons: 93 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 105 > 20 6 ' 7 (32 63-21)
Main machinery: 3 MTU 8V 396 TB93 diesels: 3 600 hp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 +
Complement: 20 (4 officers)
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm, 2—1 2 7 mm MGs
Radars: Surface search, Furuno, band I
Comment: Of all aluminium construction, launched in 1984 Pau/605/e was originally intended for
Honduras as the third of the Guardian class Similar to patrol craft in Honduras and Grenada
'
navies
HOLLAND BAY 1986, van Ginderen Collection
Introduction / JAPAN (MDF) 31
JAPAN
MARITIME SELF-DEFENCE FORCE
Defence Agency 45th Destroyer Division Fleet Air Arm
(DO ^3^)
Setovulii
Minister for Defence Asayuki (DO 132) 16 Air ASWSqns, P-3C, P-2J, PS-1, HSS-2
Kichiro Tazawa Sfrimavuki {DD 133) 6 AirTrainmgSqns, P 3C, YS-11.TC-90, B-65. KM 2, Mentor.
63rd Destroyer Division OH 6, HSS 2
Amatsuftaze (DDG 163) 1 Transport Sqn, YS- 1
Naval Board
Stiima/<aze (DD 172) 1 MCMSqn, V107
Cfiief of Staff, fi/laritime Seff- Defence Force:
Admiral Shuichiyo Higashiyama
Mercantile Marine
Commander in Cfiief. Seff -Defence Ffeet Escort Flotilla 4 (Yokosuka)
Vice Admiral Mitsuo Kanasaki Hiei (DDH 142)
Lloyd's Register of Stripping
Cfiief. Administration Division. Maritime Staff Office. 1 St Destroyer Division
9 804 vessels of 32 074 41 7 tons gross
Rear Admiral Kiyoshi Izumo Tal<atsuf<i {DD 164)
Kiliuzuki (DD 165)
23rd Destroyer Division
Diplomatic Representation
Aofiumo (DD 119)
DELETIONS
Af<igumo (DD 120)
Defence (Navaf) Attactie in London. Submarines
Yugumo (DD 121)
Captain Isamu Kyoda
43rd Destroyer Division
Defence Attacfie in Pans 1986 Arasfiio {27 Mai)
Hamayufd (DD 126)
Colonel Seiji Nakayama 1987 Uzusfrio {2^ Mar)
tsoyuld (DD 127)
Navat Attacf^e in Wasfiington
1988 Mal<ishio (11 Mar)
Haruyulii {DD 128)
Captain Yu|i Minari
Destroyers
Bases
1989: 46 085 (including Naval Air) 1986 Teruzuki (converted 27 Mar) Ayanami (25 Dec), Uranami
plus 4 085 civilians
—
Naval Yokosuka, Kure, Sasebo, Maizuru, Oominato (25 Dec)
—
Naval Air Atsugi, Hachinohe, Iwakuni, Kanoya, Komatsujima, 1987 Oonami (converted), Makinami (converted). Yudachi.
Naha, Ozuki, Oominato, Oomura, Shimofusa, Tateyama, fsonami (1 July), Sfiikinami (1 July)
Organisation oftheMajorSurfaceUnitsofJapan(MDF) Tokushima 1988 MuMsame (23 Mar)
1989 Takaname {Mai)
Four escort flotillas each consisting of DDH (Flagship), two Air
Defence ships and three or so ASW/general purpose Divisions of
Strength of the Fleet
up to three ships each. Frigates
Type Activi Building
(Projected} 1987 /Wogam/ (converted July)
Escort Fleet (Yokosuka)
Muraf<umo (DD 118) Flagship Submarines — Patrol 14 4(1) 1988 /iuzu (converted 8 Apr)
Destroyers 39 4(1)
Frigates 16 4(2) Light Forces
Escort Flotilla 1 (Yokosuka) Fast Attack Craft — Torpedo 5
Sfiirane (DDH 143) Patrol Craft— Coastal 9 1986 Otori. Hatsukari (31 Oct)
41st Destroyer Division LSTs 6 (1)
1987 Umidori {2A Mat)
Hatsuyuki {DD 122) LSUs 2 1988 Wakataka {M Mai)
Shirayuki {00 123) Landing Craft 1
Sawayuki (DD 125) M/S Support Ships 3
46th Destroyer Division —
Minehunters Ocean (1)
Mine Warfare Forces
Yugiri{00 153) Minesweepers — Coastal 30 4(1)
Amagiri {DO 154) MSBs 6 1986 2 MSC converted (27 Mar)
61st Destroyer Division Training Ships 5 1987 4 MSC converted. Oorsu (MST 474)
Asakaze {DDC^ 169) Training Support Ships 2 1988 2 MSC (636,637) (converted) (Mar)
Hatakaze {DOG M\) S/M Rescue Vessels 2 1989 2 MSC (638, 639) (converted)
FleetSupport Ships 2
Harbour Tankers 30
Escort Flotilla 2 (Sasebo) Tanker
Icebreaker 1
Kurama {DDH 144) 4
Survey Ships
42nd Destroyer Division Cable Layer 1
1 987 AO 41 1 (Hamana) (24 Mar)
Asagiri(DD 151) Experimental Ship 1
Mineyuki (DD 124)
SurtassShip —
44th Destroyer Division Tenders
Yamayuki {00 129)
Matsuyuki (DD 130) 1986 YAS 72 (Mutsure). YAS 73 (CIriburi). YAS 82 (Takami)
62nd Destroyer Division New Construction Programme (converted 27 Mar), YAS 83 (tou) (converted 27 Mar)
(DDG
Tactiikaze 168) 1 987 YAS 74 (Kudako). YAS 76 (Rebun). ASY 91 (Hayabusa).
Sawakaze (DDG 170) 1986 1—3 400 ton DD, 2- -1 900 ton DE, 1- -2 400 ton SS. YAS 71 (Kaiatoj
2—440 ton MSC, 1- -2 200 ton ATS, 1- -420 ton LCU. 1 988 YAS 75 (Rishiri)
FRAMforW/e/ 1989 ASU 7011 (Chitiaya). ASU 65 (Kumataka), ASU 66
Escort Flotilla 3 (Maizuru) 1987 2—1 900 ton DE, 1- -2 400 ton SS, 2—490 ton MSC. (Shiraton)
Haruna (DDH 141) 2— 8 300tonAOE
2nd Destroyer Division 1988 1— 7 200tonDDG, 1- -2 400 ton SS. 2—490 ton MSC Surveying Ships
Moctiizuki{00 166) 1989 2—1 900 ton DE. 1- 2 400 ton SS. 2—1 000 ton MSO,
Nagatsuki (DD 167) 1—2 800 ton AOS 1986 AGS 51 15 (27 Mar)
PENNANT LIST
Submarines -Patrol DD121 Yugumo DD171 Hatakaze MSC 642 Yokose
DD122 Hatsuyuki DD 172 Shimakaze MSC 643 Sakate
SS568/ATSS Isoshio DD123 Shirayuki MSC 644 Oumi
SS569 Narushio DD124 Mineyuki MSC 645 Fukue
SS570 Kuroshio DD125 Sawayuki Frigates MSC 646 Okitsu
SS571 Takashio DD126 Hamayuki MSC 647 Hashira
SS572 Yaeshio DD127 Isoyuki DE213 Kilakami MSC 648 Iwai
SS573 Yuushio DD128 Haruyuki DE214 Ooi MSC 649 Hatsushima
SS574 Mochishio DD129 Yamayuki DE215 Chikugo MSC 650 Ninoshima
SS575 Setoshio DD130 Matsuyuki DE216 Ayase MSC 651 Miyajima
SS576 Okishio DD131 Setoyuki DE217 Mikuma MSC 652 Enoshima
SS577 Nadashio DD132 Asayuki DE218 Tokachi MSC 653 Ukishima
SS578 Hamashio DD133 Shimayuki DE219 Iwase MSC 654 Ooshima
SS579 Akishio DD 141 Haruna DE220 Chitose MSC 655 Niijima
SS580 Takeshio DD142 Hiei DE221 Niyodo MSC 656 Yakushima
SS581 Yukishio DDJ43 Shirane DE222 Teshio MSC 657 Narushima
SS582 Sachishio DD 144 Kurama DE223 Yoshino MSC 658 Chichijima
SS583 New Construction DD151 Asagiri DE224 Kumano MSC 659 Torishima
SS584 New Construction OD152 Yamagiri DE225 Noshiro MSC 660 Hahapma
SS585 New Construction DD153 Yuugiri DE226 Ishikari
MSC 661 Takashima
DD154 Amagtri DE227 Yubari MSC 662 Nuwa)ima
DD155 Hamagin DE228 Yubetsu MSC 663 Etajima
DD156 Setogiri DE229 Abukuma MSC 664 Kamishima
Destroyers DD157 Sawagiri DE230 Jintsu MSC 665 Himeshima
DD158 New Construction DE231 New Construction MSC 666 Ogishima
DD113 Yamagumo DD163 Amatsukaze DE232 New Construction MSC 667 Moroshima
DD114 Makigumo DD164 Takatsuki MSC 668 Yurishima
DD115 Asagumo DD 165 Kikuzuki MSC 669 Hikoshima
DD116 Minegumo DD166 Mochizuki MSC 670 New Construction
DD117 Natsugumo DD167 Nagatsuki Minesweepers — Coastal MSC 671 New Construction
DD118 Murakumo DD168 Tachikaze MSC 672 New Construction
DD119 Aokumo DD169 Asakaze MSC 640 Takane MSC 673 New Construction
DD120 Akigumo DD170 Sawakaze MSC 641 Muzuki
31 6 JAPAN (MDF) / Introduction — Submarines
Light Forces Amphibious Forces Training Support Ship Tende rs
PT811-815 PT 1 11 5 LST4101 Atsumi ATS 4201 Azuma ASE 6101 Kurihama
PB919 927 PB 19 27 LST4102 Motobu ATS 4202 Kurobe ASH 06 KosokU'Go
LST4103 Nemuro ASU 81 85
LST4151 Miura ASY 92 Hiyodon
Minesweeping Boats LST4152 0|ika ASU 7001 Tsugaru
LST4153 Salsuma ASU 7008 Hatusame
Cable Layer
707 Nana Go LSU4171 Yura ASU 7010 Akizuki
708 Hachi Go LSU4172 Nolo ASU 7013 Oonami
ARC 482 Muioto
709 Kyuu Go LCU2001 Yusotei'lchi Go ASU 7014 Makinami
710 Jyuu-Go ASU 7015 Isuzu
711 Jyuu-lchiGo YAS 77 Amami
712 Jyuu-Ni Go YAS 78 Urume
Fleet Support Ships YAS 79 Minase
Icebreaker
YAS 80 Ibuki
AOE421 Sagami
MCM Support Ships AOE422 Towada
AG B 5002 Shitase YAS 81 Katsura
YAS 82 Takami
AOE423 New Construction
YAS 83 lou
MIV1C951 Souya
AOE424 New Construction
YAS 84 Miyake
MST462 Hayase
MST475 Utone YAS 85 Awaji
Surveying Ships YAS 86 Toushi
Training Ships YAS 87 Teuri
Submarine Depot/Rescue Ships AGS 5101 Akashi YAS 88 Murotsu
3501 Katori AGS 51 02 Futami YAS 89 Tashiro
AS 405 Chiyoda 3504 Teruzuk AGS 5103 Suma YAS 90 Miyato
ASR402 Fushimi 3505 Mogam AGS 51 04 Wakasa
SUBMARINES
+ 3 + (1 ) "IMPROVED YUUSHIO" CLASS
No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SS583 Mitsubishi, Kobe 21 Apr 1987 July 1989 Dec 1 990
SS584 Kawasaki, Kobe 8 Apr 1 988 Mar 1990 Mar 1991
SS585 Mitsubishi, Kobe Apr 1989 1991 1992
SS586 Kawasaki, Kobe
Displacement, tons: 2 400 standard, 2 750 dived Missiles: SSM McDonnell Douglas Sub-Harpoon, pre pro Programmes: First approved in 1 986 estimates and one per year
Dimensions, feet (metres): 262 5 354-344 grammed: active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm) at 2 Mach. since then Total of six is likely.
(80 10 8 10 5) warhead 227 kg Structure; The increased draft appears to be the mam difference
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 2 Kawasaki MAN V8 V24 30 —
Torpedoes: 6 21 in (533 mm) tubes Japanese GRX-2 to be in the design from the "Yuushio" class
AMTL diesels, 5 000 bhp, 1 electric motor, 7 200 hp, 1 shaft cairied, high speed active homing Opinion:Theaimisfora submarine force of 14-16 hulls.
Speed, knots: 2 surfaced, 20+ dived
1 Radars: Surface search Furuno ZPS 6; band.I
Complement: 75 {10 officers) Sonars: Hughes ZQQ 5, hull mounted, active/passive search and
attack, medium/low frequency.
10 "YUUSHIO" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid do wn Launched Commissioned
YUUSHIO SS573 Mitsubish ,Kobe 3 Dec 1976 29 Mar 1979 26 Feb 1980
MOCHISHIO SS574 Kawasaki, Kobe 9 May 1978 12 Mar 1980 5 Mar 1981
SETOSHIO SS575 Mitsubish ,Kobe 17 Apr 1979 10 Feb 1981 17 Mar 1982
OKISHIO SS576 Kawasaki, Kobe 17 Apr 1980 5 Mar 1982 1 Mar 1983
NADASHIO SS577 Mitsubish ,
Kobe 16 Apr 1981 27 Jan 1983 6 Mar 1984
HAMASHIO SS578 Kawasaki, Kobe 8 Apr 1982 1 Feb 1984 5 Mar 1985
AKISHIO SS579 Mitsubish ,
Kobe 15 Apr 1983 22 Jan 1985 5 Mar 1986
TAKESHIO SS580 Kawasaki, Kobe 3 Apr 1984 9 Feb 1986 3 Mar 1987
YUKISHIO SB 581 Mitsubish ,Kobe 11 Apr 1985 23 Jan 1987 11 Mar 1988
SACHISHIO SS582 Kawasaki, Kobe 11 Apr 1986 1 7 Feb 988
1 24 Mar 1989
Displacement, tons: 2 200 (2 250, SS 574 and 577 583)
standard, 2 450 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 249 3 32 5 24 3 •
(76 99 7 4)
Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki-MAN V8/V24-30 AMTL diesels.
3400 bhp, 1 electric motor. 7 200 bhp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 1 2 surfaced, 20+ dived
Complement: 75 (10 officers)
Missiles: SSM McDonnell Douglas Sub-Harpoon (SS 574. SS
577-582, others may be back fitted): pre-programmed, active
radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg
Torpedoes: 6—21 in (533 mm) tubes amidships Probably a
combmationof Japanese GRX 2 and US Mk 37C
Radars: Surface search: Furuno ZPS 6, band 1
Sonars: Hughes ZQQ 4 (modified BQS 4), bow-mounted,
passive/active search and attack, medium/low frequency
EDO SQS 36(J): fin-mounted, active attack, medium frequency
Programmes: SS 573 approved in FY 975. SS 574 in FY 1 977.
1
SS 575 in FY 978. SS 576 in FY 1 979. SS 577 in FY 1 980. SS
1
578 in FY 981 SS 579 in FY 982. SS 580 in FY 983, SS 581
1 . 1 1
in FY 1984 and SS 582 in FY 1 985
Structure: An enlarged version of the Uzushio" class with
improved diving depth to 275 m (900 It) Double hull
construction Probably carries 1 8 torpedoes and missiles
Operational: In July 1988 A/ar/a.'ift/o on the surface collided with
a fishing boat which caused much loss of life
SETOSHIO 31198/ HdUiiiuNdhd
Submarines— Destroyers/ JAPAN (MDF) 317
5"UZUSHIO CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ISOSHIO SS568/ATSS Kawasaki. Kobe 9 July 1970 ISMar 1972 25 Nov 1972
NARUSHIO SB 569 Mitsubishi, Kobe 8 May 1971 22 Nov 1972 28 Sep 1973
KUROSHIO SS570 Kawasal<i. Kobe 5Julv 1972 22 Feb 1974 27 Nov 1974
TAKASHIO SS571 Mitsubishi. Kobe 6 July 1973 30 June 1975 30 Jan 1976
YAFSHIO SS572 Kawasaki. Kobe 14 Apr 1975 19May 1977 7 Mar 1978
Displacement. tons; 1 850 standard, 1 900 surfaced. 2 430 ^^-
dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 236 2 " 32 5 ^ 24 6
(72 9 9 7 5)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 2 Kawasaki-MAN V8/V24-30
AMTL diesels. 3 400 bhp; 1 electric motor. 7 200 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 12 surfaced. 20 dived
Complement: 80 (10 officers)
Torpedoes: 6 — 21 In (533 mm) tubes amidships GRX-2 high
speed homing
Radars: Surface search Furuno ZPS 4. band I
Sonars: Hughes 2QQ 2 (SS 572 has ZQQ 3 in lieu),
bow-mounted; passive/active search and attack, medium/low
frequency
EDO SQS 36(J) (SS 571-572) (SOS 4 in SS 568 570);
fm-mounted; active; medium range, medium frequency
Programmes: Being paid off at one a year as new constructions
commission
Structure: Diving depth, 200 m (656 ft) Double-hull construc-
tion and "tear-drop" form, built of high tensile steel to increase
diving depth
Operational: Isoshio became an auxiliary training submarine in
March 1989. Others of the class may be retained for research * ^ .-""H**-^ •^Mfc^wt
development as they are paid off
NARUSHIO 5/1988. HachiroNakai
DESTROYERS
4 + 4"ASAGIRI"CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ASAGIRI DD151 Ishikawajima Harima, Tokyo 13 Feb 1985 19 Sep 1986 17 Mar 1988
YAMAGIRI DD152 Mitsui, Tamano 5 Feb 1986 8 Oct 1987 25 Jan 1989
YUUGIRI DD153 Sumitomo, Uraga 25 Feb 1986 21 Sep 1987 28 Feb 1989
AMAGIRI DD154 Ishikawajima Harima, Tokyo 3 Mar 1986 9 Sep 1987 17 Mar 1989
HAWIAGIRI DD155 Hitachi, Maizuru 20 Jan 1987 4 June 1988 Jan 1990
SETOGIRI DD156 Sumitomo, Uraga 9 Mar 1987 12 Sep 1988 Feb 1990
SAWAGIRI DD157 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 14 Jan 1987 25 Nov 1988 Mar 1990
DD158 Ishikawajima Harima, Tokyo 31 Oct 1988 Sep 1989 Mar 1991
Displacement, tons: 3 500 standard. 4 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 449 4 48 14 6 •
(137 45)
14 6
Main machinery: COGAG. 4 Spey SMI A gas turbines, 54 000
shp, 2 shafts; cp propellers
Speed, knots: 30-i-
Complement: 220
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 227 kg
SAM: Raytheon Sea Sparrow Mk 29 launcher 0,semi-active radar
homing to 15 5 km (8 5 nm) at 2 5 Mach, warhead HE ASAGIRI (Scale 1 1 200) Ian Sturton
expanding rod; 20 missiles
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher 0, pre-
programmed, Inertial guidance to 10 km (5.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach;
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in ('76mm;/62 compact O, 85° elevation;
85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm) anti-surface; 1 2 km (6.5
nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg Fire control: OYQ-6 action data automation Structure: Because of the enhanced IR signature and damage to
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx Mk 15 Radars: Air search Furuno OPS 14C (DD 1 51 -1 55) O electronic systems on the mainmast caused by after funnel gases
CIWS 0; 6 barrels per mounting; 3 000 rounds/minute Furuno OPS 24 (DD 156-158) there have been modifications to help contain the pioblem The
combined to .5 km1 Surface search; Furuno OPS 28C 0. G/H band mainmast Is now slightly higher than originally designed and In
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) HOS 301 tubes Fite control: Type 2-22 (for guns) Type 2-1 2E (for SAM) <I9 Asagiri the mast was moved to port In the others of the class the
Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip; active/passive homing to 1 Sonars: Mitsubishi 0QS4A (II), hull -mounted, active search and mast has retained Its central position but the after funnel has
km (6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg attack; low frequency been offset to starboard. The hangar structure is asymmetrical
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled extending to the after funnel on the starboard side but only to the
Mk 36 Chaff launchers; range 4 km (2 2 nm) Helicopters: 1 Mitsubishi HSS 2B Sea King O* mainmast to port
1 SLQ 51 Nixie; towed anti-torpedo decoy Operational: Beartrap helicopter hauldown system
ESM:0LR9C; intercept. Programmes: DD 151 in 1983 estimates, DD 152 154 in 1984,
ECM: N0LR6C; jammer. DD 155 157 in 1 985 and DD 158in 1986
'^j^^i^,.,i \v^i.,„
5/1988. Hachiro Nakai
318 JAPAN (MDF)/ Destroyers
+ + 1 (3) "AEGIS "TYPE
No. Builders Commissioned
173 Mitsubishi, Nagasak Mar 1993
Displacement, tons: 7 200 standard, 8 900 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 528 2 " 68 9 » 20
(161 '21-61)
Main mactiinery: COGAG, 4 LM 2500 gas turbines; 80 000 hp.
cp propellers
2 shafts:
Speed, knots: 31
Complement: 310
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) O
SAM 2 Mk 41 VLS e General Dynamics Standard MR (SM 2)
32 cells in the fwd launcher, 64 cells aft Total of 80 Standard
and 1 6 ASROC weapons
A/S Vertical launch ASROC, "AEGIS" Type (Scale 1 , 7 500). J an Sturlon
Guns: OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)l%A
1 2—20 mm Mk 1 5
Vulcan Phalanx O
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm (2 triple) tubes
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 Mk 36 SRBOC
ESM/ECM NOLO 2: intercept and jammer Helicopters: Platfoim <E) and fuelling facilities for SH-60J Opinion: The combination cost and US Congressional
of
Mk
Fire control: 3 99 MFCS 9 Type 2-21 GFCS O Mk 1 16 Seahawk reluctance to release Aegis
technology has slowed the
Mod7forASW programme down but there is no doubt of the JMSDF
Radars: Air Search RCA SPY D 1 O, 3D Programmes: Proposed in the FY 1 987 programme and first one determination to have these ships It is reported that the SQO 89
Surface search OPS 28D accepted in FY 1 988 estimates Possible class total of eight ASW combat system is also being considered
Navigation OPS 1 9C Structure: There are to be two missile magazines This is an
Sonars: OQS 101 (SOS 53B/C) hull mounted; active search and enlarged and improved version of the USN Arleigh Burke with a
attack lightweight version of the AEGIS system Dimensions have not
SQR 9A 1 ( V) TACTASS, towed array been finalised
2"HATAKAZE"CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
HATAKA2E DD 171 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 20 May 1983 9 Nov 1984 27 Mar 1986
SHIMAKAZE DD172 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 13Jan 1985 30 Jan 1987 23 Mar 1988
Displacement, tons: 4 600 (4 650, DD 1 72) standard, 5 500 full
load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 492 53 8 • 15 7
(ISO 16 4-48)
Main machinery: COGAG, 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus SM3B; 2
Rolls Royce Spey SMI A gas turbines; 72 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp
propellers
Speed, knots: 30
Complement: 260
Missiles: SSM
8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon O; active radar
homing 130 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg HE
to
SAM General Dynamics Pomona Standard MR (SM 1), Mk 13
Mod 4 launcher 0, semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm)
at 2 Mach, height envelope 45 8 300 m (150-60000 It).1
warhead H E, 40 missiles "HATAKAZE" Class (Scale 1 1 200) Ian Slur ton
A/S Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher 0; pre-
programmed, mertial guidance to 1 km ("S 4 nm) at 9 Mach,
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip,
Guns: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)lbA Mk 42 automatic O; 85"
elevation, 20-40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface,
1 4 km ("7 6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx Mk 15
CIWS 9, 6 barrels per mounting, 3 000 rounds/minute
combined to 1 5 km
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell
Mk 46 Mods Neartip, anti-submarine, active/passive homing to
1 km
1 ("6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled
Mk 36 Chaff launchers, range Aim (2 2 nm)
ESM 0LT3, intercept
ECM NOLQl,|ammer
Fire control: Type 2-21 C for 1 27 mm guns General Electric Mk
74 Mod
3 for Standard Links 1 1 and 1 4 OYO 4 Mod 1 action
1
data automation
Radars: Airsearch Hughes SPS 52C O, 3D, E/Fband
FurunoOPS 1 IC
Surface search Furuno OPS 28 B 0, G/H band
Two Raytheon SPG 51 <E); G/l band,
Fire control
Furuno 127 a>, l/J band
Typel2FCS ®; l/J band
Tacan URN25
Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 4, hull-mounted, active search and
attack; medium frequency
Helicopters: Platform for 1 Mitsubishi HSS-2B Sea King <E)
Programmes: DD 1 71 provided for981 programme DD
in 1 1 72
provided for in 1 983 programme, ordered 29 March 1 984
SHIMAKAZE 4/1988. HachiroNakai
Destroyers/ JAPAN (MDF) 319
2"SHIRANE" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
SHIRANE DD143 lshikawa|ima Harima, Tokyo 25 Feb 1977 18 Sep 1978 17 Mar 1980
KURAMA DD 144 lshikawa|ima Hanma, Tokyo 17 Feb 1978 20 Sep 1979 27 Mat 1981
Displacement, tons: 5 200 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 521 5 " 57 5 1 7,5 "<
(159 17 5 ' 53)
Main machinery: 2 sets geared turbines, 70 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32
Complement: 350, 360 (Kurama)
Missiles: SAM Raytheon Sea Sparrow O, semi active radar
homing to 15 5 km (8 5 nm) at 2 5 Mach; warhead HE
expanding rod; 24 missiles
A/S Honeywell ASROC octuple launcher 0, pre-programmed,
mertial guidance to 10 km (5 4 nm) at 9 Mach, payload
Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: 2 FMC 5 m (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 automatic 0, 85" KURAMA (Scale 1 1 500). Ian Sturton
elevation; 20-40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti surface;
1 4 km (7 6 nm) anti aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx Mk 15
CIWS {Kurama only) O, 6 barrels per mounting, 3 000
rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) lubes Honeywell
Mk46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: ESM OLR 9B, intercept
ECM N0LQ1,|ammer
PrairieMasker; blade rate suppression system
Fire control: Singer Mk 1 1 4 for ASROC system Type 72-1
GFCS; Links 11 and 14. SATCOM,
Radars: Air search: Furuno OPS 1 2 0, 3D, D band, range 1 1 9 km
(65 nm).
Surface search: Furuno OPS 28 O, G/H band
Navigation: Furuno NOPN 1 band ; I
Fire control; Signaal WM
25 O, l/J band
Two Type 72-1A FCS 0, l/J band
Tacan:URN25,
Sonars: EDO/Mitsubishi SQS 35( J), VDS, active/passive search;
medium frequency
Mitsubishi COS 101; hull -mounted, low frequency
EDO/Mitsubishi SQR 18A (DD 144), towed array; passive, very
low frequency
Helicopters: 3 Mitsubishi HSS-2B Sea King <D,
Programmes: One each in 1 975 and 1 976 programmes
Modernisation: DD 43 refit in 1 988 postponed
1
Structure: Fitted with Vosper Thornycroft fin stabilisers. The after
funnel is set to starboard. The crane is on the starboard after
corner of the hangar. 81 1988. Hachiro Nakai
2"HARUNA"CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launciied Commissioned
HARUNA DD141 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 19 Mat 1970 1 Feb 1972 22 Feb 1973
HIEI DD142 Ishikawajima. Tokyo 8 Mar 1972 13 Aug 1973 27 Nov 1974
Displacement, tons: 4 950 (4 700, DD 1 42) standard
Dirnensions. feet (metres): 502 57 4 ''17 ><
1
(153 X 77,5 X 52)
Main macfiinery: 2 sets General Electric/lshikawajima geared
steam turbines, 70 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 31
Complement: 370 (360, DD 142) (36 officers)
Missiles: SAM; Raytheon Sea Sparrow O; semi-active radar
homing to 15 5 km (8 5 nm) at 2,5 Mach, warhead HE
expanding rod; 24 missiles
A/S Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher 0, pre-
programmed; inertial guidance to 1 km ^5 4 nm) at 9 Mach,
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
(Scale 1 1 500). Ian Sturton
Guns: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/b4 Mk 42 automatic 0, 85°
elevation; 20-40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface;
14 km (7.6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 32 kg
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx Mk 15
CIWS O, 6 barrels per mounting; 3 000 rounds/minute
combined to 1 ,5 km
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive hommg to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots, warhead 44 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36
multi-battetled Chaff launchets
ESM OLR 9, inteicept
ECM: NOLO l;jammet
Fire control: 2 GFCS lA for 127 mm guns Type 2 12 MFCS,
OYQ-6 action data automation
Radars: Air search Furuno OPS 1 1 C 0, D band
Surface search; Furuno OPS 28 O. G/H band
Fire control; Two Type 1 A FCS 0, l/J baud (for guns)
Type 2-1 2 FCS 0; l/J band (for SAM)
IFF;US Mk 10
Tacan:URN6
Sonars: Sangamo/Mitsubishi COS 3; hull-mounted; active
search and attack, low frequency with bottom bounce
Helicopters: 3 Mitsubishi HSS 2B Sea King <E)
Programmes; Ordered under the third five-year defence pro-
gramme (from 1967-71 ),
Modernisation: DD 141 taken in hand from 31 March 1986 to
31 October 1987 for FRAM at Mitsubishi, Nagasaki, DD 142
received FRAM from 31 August 1987 to 30 March 1989 at IHI,
Tokyo, includes Sea Sparrow, two CIWS and Chaff launchets
Structure: The funnel is offset slightly to port Fitted with fin
stabilisers, A heavy crane has been fitted on the top of the
hangar, statboard side. 1011988. Hachiro Nakai
Operational: Fitted with Canadian Bearlrap haul down gear
320 J ARAN ( M D F) / Destroyers
12 "HATSUYUKI" CLASS
Name No Builders Laiddown Launched Commissioned
HATSUYUKI DD 122 Sumitomo, Uraga 14Mar 1979 7 Nov 1980 23 Mar 1982
SHIRAYUKI DD 123 Hitachi, Maizuru 3 Dec 1979 4 Aug 1981 8 Feb 1983
MINEYUKI DD124 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 7 May 1981 19 Oct 1982 26 Jan 1984
SAWAYUKl DD125 Ishikawaiima Hatima, Tokyo 22 Apr 1981 21 June 1982 15 Feb 1984
HAMAYUKI DD126 Mitsui, Tamano 4 Feb 1981 27 May 1982 18 Nov 1983
ISOYUKI DD127 Ishikawajima Hafima, Tokyo 20 Apr 1982 19 Sep 1983 23 Jan 1985
HARUYUKI DD128 Sumitomo, Uraga 11 Mar 1982 6 Sep 1983 14 Mar 1985
YAMAYUKI DD 129 Hitachi, Maizuru 25 Feb 1983 10 July 1984 3 Dec 985
1
MATSUYUKI DD 130 Ishikawaiima Harima, Tokyo 7 Apr 1983 25 Oct 1984 19 Mar 1986
SETOYUKI DD 131 Mitsui, Tamano 26 Jan 1984 3 July 1985 1 1 Dec 1 986
ASAYUKI DD132 Sumitomo, Uraga 22 Dec 1983 6 Oct
1 1985 20 Feb 1987
SHIMAYUKI DD133 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 8 May 1984 29 Jan 1986 17 Feb 1987
Displacement, tons: 2 950 (3 050 from DD 129 onwards)
standard, 3 700 (3 800) full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 426 4 44 6 13 8 (14 4 from
1 29 onwards) (130 13 6-42) (4 4)
Main machinery: COGOG, 2 Kawasaki- Rolls-Royce Olympus
TM3B gas turbines; 45 000 hp
2 Tyne RM C gas turbines, 9 240 hp; 2 shafts, cp propellers
1
Speed, knots: 30
Complement: 95 (200, DD 1 24 onwards)
1
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach. warhead 227 kg HE
SAM Raytheon Sea Sparrow Type 3 (A-1) launcher 0, HATSUYUKI (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Slurlon
semi-active radar homing to 15 5 km (8 5 nm) at 2 5 Mach,
warhead HE expanding rod; 1 2 missiles
A/S Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher ©, pre-
programmed, mertial guidance to 10 km (6 nm) at 9 Mach;
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in i'76n7m;/62 compact O, 85" elevation,
1
85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 2 km (6 5 1
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
2 General Electric/General Phalanx Mk 15
Dynamics 20 mm
CIWS (DDG 124 onwards) 9; 6 barrels per mounting; 3 000
rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip; active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots, warhead 45 kg
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled
Mk 36 Chaff launchers, range 4 km ("2 2 nm)
ESM N0LR6C, intercept
ECM 0LT3, lammer
Fire control: OYQ-5 action data automation Link 14 (receive
only)
Radars: FurunoOPS 14B O
Air search
Surface search Furuno OPS 18 0, G/H band
Fire control Type 2-1 2 A 0, l/J band (for SAM)
Two Type 2-21/21 A <E). l/J band (for guns) t J.-,
Tacan URN 25
Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 4A (II) (SQS 23 type), hull-mounted,
active search and attack, low frequency,
SQR 1 9 TACTASS (planned but not yet fitted).
Helicopters: 1 Mitsubishi HSS-2B Sea King O)
Structure: Fitted with fin stabilisers place of aluminium Steel in
alloy for bridge etc after DD 1 29 which increased displacement
Operational: Canadian Beartrap helicopter landing aid Improved
ECM equipment in the last three of the class SETOYUKI 9/ 1988. John Mortimer
3 "TACHIKAZE" CLASS
Name No Builders Lard down Launched Commissioned
TACHIKAZE DD 168 Mitsubishi Nagasaki 19 June 1973 17 Dec 1974 26 Mar 1976
ASAKAZE DD 169 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 27 May 1976 15 Oct 1977 27 Mar 1979
SAWAKAZE DD 170 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 14 Sep 1979 4 June 1981 30 Mar 1983
Displacement, tons: 3 850 (3 950, DD 70) standard 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 469 47-154
(143 14 3-47)
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi geared steam turbines, 60 000
hp, 2 shafts 2 boilers
Speed, knots: 32
Complement: 250 255 (D 1 70)
Missiles:
homing
SAM
SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon, active radar
to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg HE
General Dynamics Pomona Standard MR (SM 1), Mk 13
Mod 3 launcher O, semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm)
at 2 Mach, height envelope 45-18300 m (150-60000 ft),
^
warhead HE, 40 missiles SSM and SAM combined TACHIKAZE (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher 9, pre-
programmed; menial guidance to 1 km ("5 4 nm) at 9 Mach,
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip Reloads in DD 170
only
Guns: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 automatic ©; 85"
elevation; 20-40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface,
14 km(7 6 nm) anti aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 Phalanx CIWS Mk mm
1 5 O; 6 barrels per mounting, 3 000 rounds'minute combined
to 1 5 km
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell
Mk46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots, warhead 44 kg Mj^iSbi^
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36
multi-barrelled Chaff launchers
ESM NOLR6(DD168), N0LQ1 (others); intercept
ECM 0LT3, lammer
Mk 74 Mod 13 missile control directors US Mk
Fire control: 2
1 14ASWcontrol GFCS-2forgun (DD 170) GFCS-1 Afor gun
(others). Link 14
Radars: Air search Furuno OPS 11 9
Hughes SPS52C O, 3D, E/Fband, range 439 km ('240 nmj
Surface search Furuno OPS 6 0, D band 1
OPS 28 (DD 170), G/H band 5/19i ?S, Hachiro Nakai
Fire control Two Raytheon SPG 51 0, G/l band
Type 2 FCS <E), l/J band Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 4, hull-mounted, active search and Modernisation: Harpoon and C IWS added to DD 168 m 1983,
IFFUSMklO attack, low frequency DD 169 and 170in 1987
Destroyers/ JAPAN (MDF) 321
4"TAKATSUKI" CLASS
Name No. But/del s Laid down Launched Commissioned
TAKATSUKI DD 164 Ishikawaiima Harima, Tokvo 8 Oct 1964 7 Jan 1966 15 Mar 1967
KIKUZUKI DD 165 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 15 Mat 1966 25 Mat 1967 27 Mar 1968
MOCHIZUKI DD 166 Ishikawaiima Harima, Tokyo 22 Nov 1966 15 Mat 1968 25 Mar 1969
NAGATSUKI DD167 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 2 Mar 1968 19 Mar 1969 12 Feb 1970
Displacement, tons: 3 100 (DD 166 167), 3 250 (DD
164-165) standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 446 1 44 14 5 (14 8, DD
164-165)
(ISe-^ 13 4 • 4 4(45))
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi geared steam turbines, 60 000
shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32 (31 in DD 164 165) Range, miles: 7 000 at
20 knots
Complement: 270 (260, DD 164 165)
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
TAKATSUKI (after modernisation) (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
launchers (DD 164-165) O; active radar homing to 130 km (70
nm) at 9 Mach; warhead 227 kg HE
SAM Raytheon Sea Sparrow Mk 29 launcher (DD 164-165) Q:
semi-active radar homing to 15 5 km ("SS nm) at 2 5 Mach,
warhead HE expanding rod, 1 6 missiles
A/S; Honeywell ASROC octuple launcher ©; pre-programmed,
inertial guidance to 1 km (5 4 nm) at 9 Mach, payload
Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: 2 FMC (127 mm)lbA Mk 42 automatic (1 in DD
5 in
164-165) O: 85" 20-40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13
elevation,
nm) anti-surface; 1 4 km (7 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
32 kg
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
Mk 15 (DD 164-165) 0: 6 barrels per mounting, 3 000
rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 1 —
375 mm Bofors Type 71 4-barrelled trainable
rocket launcher O; automatic loading; range 1 6 km
Countermeasures: Decoys. 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled
Mk 36 Chaff launchers (DD 64- 65); range 4 km (2 2nm)
1 1
ESM N0LR6C, intercept
Fire control: US Mk 56 or GFCS-1 for 127 mm guns US Type
2-12Bfor Sea Sparrow system (DD 164-165) 1111987
Radars: Air search: Furuno OPS 1 B O 1
Surface search: OPS 17 0; G/H band
Fire control: Type 2-1 28 FCS ®; l/J band
General Electric Mk 35 a>; l/J band
Tacan- (DD 167 only)
Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 3, hull mounted; active search and
attack, low frequency
EDO SOR 18 (DD 164-165) TACTASS
SOS35J (DD 166 167)
Modernisation: From April 984 to 31 October 985 DD 64
1 1 1 1
taken in hand for modifications to include removal of after 5 in
gun and Dash hangar, fitting of Harpoon and Sea Sparrow,
removal of VDS and its replacement by TASS, installation of
FCS-2, and fittings for one 20 mm Phalanx mounting on after
superstructure. Similar alterations carried out in DD 165 from
May 985 to December 1 986 but approval for other two ships
1
not given, being preferred to spend the 16 thousand million
it
yen per ship on new construction Phalanx not fitted in DD 164
until 1989
Structure: All now have the Mitsubishi steam turbines NAGATSUKI II 1989, Hachiro Nakai
6 "YAMAGUMO" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
YAMAGUMO DD113 Mitsui, Tamano 23 Mar 1964 27 Feb 1965 29 Jan 1966
MAKIGUMO DD114 Uraga 10 June 1964 26 July 1965 19 Mat 1966
ASAGUMO DD 115 Maizuru 24 June 1965 25 Nov 1966 29 Aug 1967
AOKUMO DD119 Sumitomo, Uraga 2 Oct 1970 30 Mar 1972 25 Nov 1972
AKIGUMO DD 120 Sumitomo, Uraga 7July 1972 23 Oct 1973 24July 1974
YUGUMO DD 121 Sumitomo, Uraga 4 Feb 1976 31 May 1977 24 Mar 1978
Displacement, tons: 2 050 (2 1 50, DD 1 9-1 21 standard 1 )
Dimensions, feet (metres): 373 9 38 7 13 1
(114 11.8 4) (DD 113-115)
length 377 2/; 749; (DD 5, 9-1 21 1 1 1 1 )
Main machinery: 6 Mitsubishi 12UEV30/40N diesels; 26 500
bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27. Range, miles: 7 000 at 20 knots
Complement: 210 (19 officers)
Missiles: A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher O;
pre-programmed; inertial guidance to 10 km (5 4 nm) at 9
YUGUMO
Mach; payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: 4 USN 3 in (76mm)/b0 Mk 33 (2 twin) 0; 85" elevation,
50 rounds/minute to 1 2.8 km (6.9 nm), weight of shell 6 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip; active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm Type 71 4-barrelled trainable
rocket launcher O; automatic loading; range 1 .6 km
Countermeasures: ESM: NOLR 5 (DD 119-121); NOLR IB
(DD113-115); radar intercept.
Fire control: US Mk 56 63 for 76 mm guns (DD 113-115,
oi
119), Japanese 76 mm guns (DD 120-121).
GFCS-1 for
Radars: Air search: Furuno OPS 1 0. 1
Surface search: Furuno OPS 7 0; G/H band. 1
Fire control: Two General Electric Mk 35 O, l/J band
IFF:USMk10
Sonars: Sangamo SOS 23 (DD 1 13-1 15); hull mounted; active
search and attack; low frequency
Mitsubishi OQS 3 (DD 119, 120-121); hull mounted; active
search and attack,
EDO SOS 35(J) (DD 113-114, DD 20 21 ); VDS; active/ 1 1
passive search; medium frequency
Structure: DD 1 1 3,1 4 and 1 1 5 have tripod mainmast and th..'
1111987
remainder lattice mainmasts.
322 JAPAN M D F) ( / Destroyers
3 "MINEGUMO" CLASS
No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
MINEGUMO DD116 IVlitsui, Tamano 14 Mar 1967 16 Dec 1967 31 Aug 1968
NATSUGUMO DD117 Uraga 30 June 1967 25 July 1968 15 May 1969
MURAKUMO DD118 Maizufu 19 Oct 1968 15 Nov 1969 21 Aug 1970
Displacement, tons: 2 100 (2 150. DE 118) standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 373 9 (377 2, DO 118) 38 7 x
13,1
(114(115) 118-4)
Main machinery: 6 Mitsubishi 12UEV 30/40N diesels. 26 500
shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 7 000 at 20 knots
Complement: 210 (220, DD 1 18) (19 officers)
Missiles: A/S Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher O; MURAKUMO (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
f)ieprogrammed, inertial guidance to 10 km (5 4 nm) at 9
Mdch. payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm Type 71 4-barrelled trainable Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 3. hull-mounted, active/passive, low
Guns: 4 USN 3 in (76/11/0^/50 Mk 33 (2 twin) (only 2 m DD 8) 1 1 rocket launcher 0, automatic loading, range 1 6 km frequency
0. 85 elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 2 8 km (6 9 nm), weight 1 Countermeasures: ESM NOLR 5, intercept EDO SOS 36(J) (DD 118), VDS, active/passive search;
of shell 6 kg Fire control: Japanese Type 2 for guns medium frequency
1 FMC/OTO Melara3in (76mm)/62 Mk 75 compact (DD 118 Radars: All search FurunoOPSII
only) 0. 85 elevation. 50 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm) OPS 7 O, G/H
Surface search Furuno 1 band. Programmes: As completed the three "Minegumo" class had the
a nti surface. 1 2 km ('6 5 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg Type2-12B0
Fire control same basic characteristics as the early "Yamagumo"
Torpedoes: 6 — 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell WESPG34(DD118only). Modernisation: ASROC replaced the unsuccessful Dash ASW
Mk46 Mod 5 Neartip. active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at TypelAFCSO helicopter. In 1 978 DD 1 1 8 was rearmed with an OTO Melara 76
40 knots, warhead 44 kg. US Mk 10
IFF: mm replacing one USN Mk 33 mounting
MURAKUMO 1011987. HachiroNakai
1 "AMATSUKAZE" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
AMATSUKAZE DD 163 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 29 Nov 1962 5 Oct 1963 15 Feb 1965
Displacement, tons: 3 050 standard, 4 000 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 429 8 44-138
(131 134-42)
Main machinery: 2 Ishikawaiima geared steam turbines. 60 000
shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 33 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 290
Missiles: SAM General Dynamics Pomona Standard MR (SM
1 ), Mk 13 launcher O, semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25
nm) at 2 Mach, height envelope 45-18 300 m (150-60 00011).
warhead HE. 40 missiles
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher 0. pre
programmed, inertial guidance to 1 km (5 4 nm) at 9 Mach; AMATSUKAZE (Scale 1 1 200). Ian Sturton
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: 4 USN 3 in (76mrn)/50 Mk 33 (2 twin) 0; 85' elevation;
50 rounds/minute to 2 8 km (6 9 nm). weight of shell 6 kg
1
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell
Mk46 Mod 5 Neartip. active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 2 USN Hedgehog Mk 15 trainable rocket
launchers, manually loaded; range 350 m. warhead 26 kg
Countermeasures: ESM NOLR 6; intercept
ECM OLT 3;|ammer
Fire control: Japanese Type 2-21 system for 76 guns. mm
Radars: Air search Hughes SPS 52 0; 3D; E/F band; range 439
km (240 nm)
WestinghouseSPS 29A 0; B/C band, range 457 km (250 nm)
Surface search Furuno OPS 1 7 O; G/H band-
Fire control Two Raytheon SPG 51 C 0. G/l band (for Standard)
SPG34Mod16 0;i/Jband
Sonars: Sangamo SOS 23C, hull-mounted; active search and
attack, low frequency
Programmes: Ordered under the 1 960 programme
Modernisation: Refitted in 967 when A/S tubes and new sonar
1
were fitted In 1968 equipped with ASROC launcher between
funnels. Further planned modernisation (life extension pr-
gramme) to include OTO Melara 76 mm guns and Phalar,
CIWS,
1 1, 1987. Hachiro Nakai
Frigates / JAPAN (MDF) 323
FRIGATES
+ 4 + (2) "ABUKUMA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ABUKUMA DE229 Mitsui Tamano 17 Mar 1988 21 Dec 1988 Dec 1989
JINTSU DE230 Hitachi Malzuru 14 Apr 1988 31 Jan 1989 Mar 1990
DE231 Mitsui Tamano 8 Mar 1989 Dec 1989 Jan 1991
DE232 Ishikawajima, Harlma 14 Apr 1989 Jan 1990 Mat 1991
Displacement, tons: 1 950 standard, 2 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 357 6 44 12 5
^709 134-38)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Spey SMI A gas turbines, 27 000
hp, 2 Mitsubishi diesels: 6 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27
Complement: 1 1 5
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O; active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach; warhead 227 kg HE
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher ©, pre-
programmed; inertial guidance to 1 km f'5 4 nm) at 9 Mach,
payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip ABUKUMA (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm) /62 compact 0, 85" elevation;
85 rounds/minute to 6 km (8 6 nm) anti-surface, 1 2 km ("S 5
1 Sonars: Raytheon DE 1167, hull-mounted, active search and
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled attack; medium frequency
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 Phalanx CIWS Mkmm Mk 36 Chaff launchers,
1 5 O; 6 barrels per mounting; 3 000 rounds/minute combined ESM N0LQ-6C, intercept Programmes: First pair of this improved "Yubari" class approved
to 1 5 km. ECM OLT-3, lammer m 1986 estimates, ordered March 1987, second pair in 1987
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes & Honeywell Fire control: Type 2-21 9, GFCS estimates, ordered March 1 last two in 1 989 estimates The
988,
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip; active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6nm) at Radars: Air search Furuno OPS 1 4C O name of the first of class was last used for a light cruiser which
40 knots; warhead 44 kg Surface search Furuno OPS 28 O, G/H band was sunk in the battle of Leyte Gulf in October 944 1
^ «
Z ' r.
ABUKUMA (launching) Ull988.HachiroNakai
2 "YUBARI" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
YUBARI Sumitomi, Uraga 9 Feb 1981 22 Feb 1982 18 Mar 1983
YUBETSU DE228 Hitachi, Mazuru 14Jan 1982 25 Jan 1983 14 Feb 1984
Displacement, tons: 1 470 standard, 690 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 298 5 35 4 118
(91 •36)108
Main machinery: CODOG; 1 Kawasaki-Rolls-Royce Olympus
TM3B; 22 500 shp; 1 Mitsubishi 6DRV diesel; 4 700 shp; 2
shafts; cp propellers
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 95
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O; active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach; warhead 227 kg HE,
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 m (76 mm) /62 compact 0; 85 elevation;
85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km (8 6 nm) anti-surface; 1 2 km (6 5 YUBARI (Scale 1 1 900). Ian Sturton
nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mk
15 (not yet fitted) 0, 6 barrels per mounting, 3 000
rounds/minute combined to 5 km 1
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip; active/passive homing to 1 km (6 nm) at 1
40 knots; warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 1 —
375 mm Bofors Type 71 4-6-barrelled trainable
rocket launcher 0; automatic loading; range 6 km 1
Countermeasures; Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6 barrelled
Mk 36 Chaff launchers; range 4 km (2.2 nm)
ESM NOLO 6C; intercept,
ECM: OLT jammer.
3;
Fire control: Type 2-21 system for 76 mm guns
Radars: Surface search: Furuno OPS 28C 9; G/H band.
Navigation: Furuno OPS 19, band I
Fire control: Type 2-21 FCS O; l/J band
Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 4; hull-mounted; active/passive; low
frequency
Programmes: The Yubari design is based on experience with
{DE 226).
Ishikari
Structure: The increased space for the same weapons systems as
Ishikari has meant improved accommodation and an increase in
fuel oil carried. YUBETSU (Phalanx not fitted) 1987, Hachiro Nakai
324 JAPAN (MDF)/ Frigates
1 ISHIKARI" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ISHIKARI DE226 Mitsui, Tamano 17 May 1979 18 Mar 1980 28 Mar 1981
Displacement, tons: 290 standard; 450 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 278 8 « 34 7 1 5 1
i85 706 3 5)
Main machinery: CODOG; 1 Kawasaki Rolls- Royce Olympus
TM3B gas turbine, 22 500 hp, Mitsubishi 6DRV diesel, 4 700
1
shp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 90
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers O, active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 227 kg HE
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)l&2 compact 0; 85" elevation;
1
(Scale J 900). Ian Sturton
85 lounds/mmute to 6 km (8 6 nm) anti surface, 2 km (6 5
1 1
nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5Neartip, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6nm) at
40 knots, warhead 44 kg
A/S mortars: 1—375 mm Bofors Type 71 4-barrelled trainable
rocket launcher O, automatic loading; range 1 6 km
Countermeasures: Decoys 1 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled
Mk 36 Chaff launcher, range 4 km (2 2 nm)
ESM N0LQ6C, intercept
ECM 0LT2, lammer
Fire control: Type 2-21 system for 76 gun mm
Radars: Surface search Furuno OPS 28 0, G/H band
IMavigation Furuno OPS 1 9, I band
Firecontrol Type2 21 FCS 0, l/J band
Sonars: Mitsubishi DOS 4: hull-mounted, active/passive: low
frequency
Programmes: The Japanese had not constructed a frigate since
the'Chikugo" class, which was designed in the mid- 1 960s The
development of so many new systems since that time probably
dictated the need for a prototype
Modernisation: To be fitted with Vulcan Phalanx when
available
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ISHIKARI n 1^87 HdLhuoNakai
11 "CHIKUGO" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CHIKUGO DE215 Mitsui, Tamano 9 Dec 1968 13 Jan 1970 31 July 1970
AYASE DE216 lshikawa|ima Harima 5 Dec 1969 16 Sep 1970 20 May 1971
MIKUMA DE217 Milsui, Tamano 17 Mar 1970 16 Feb 1971 26 Aug 1971
TOKACHI DE218 Mttsui, Tamano 11 Dec 1970 25 Nov 1971 17 May 1972
IWASE DE219 Mitsui. Tamano 6 Aug 1971 29June1972 12 Dec 1972
CHITQSE DE220 Hitachi, Maizuru 7 Oct 1971 25 Jan 1973 31 Aug 1973
NIYODO DE221 Mitsui, Tamano 20 Sep 1972 28 Aug 1973 8 Feb 1974
TESHIO DE222 Hitachi, Maizuru 11 July 1973 29 May 1974 lOJan 1975
YOSHINO DE223 Mitsui, Tamano 28 Sep 1973 22 Aug 1974 6 Feb 1975
KUMAIMO DE224 Hitachi, Maizuru 29 May 1974 24 Feb 1975 19 Nov 1975
NOSHIRO DE225 Mitsui, Tamano 27 Jan 1976 23 Dec 1976 30 June 1977
Displacement, tons: 470 (DE 215, 217-219 and 221
1 ), 1 480
(DE 216, 220), 500 (DE 222 onwards) standard
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 305 « 35 6 -115
(93 • 108-35)
Main machinery: 4 Mitsubishi- Burmeister & Wain UEV 30/40
diesels, 16000 shp, 2 shafts (DE 215, 217-219, 221, 223 and
225)
4 Mitsui 228 V 3BU 38V diesels, 16000 shp, 2 shafts
(remainder)
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 1 900 at 1 2 knots
Complement: 160 (1 2 officers)
Missiles: A/S Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher O, TESHIO (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
pre-programmed; mertial guidance to 1 km (5.4 nm) at 9
Mach, payload Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip
Guns: 2 USN 3 in (76mm)/50 Mk 33 (twin) Q, 85' elevation, 50 Countermeasures: ESM NORL 5, intercept Sonars: EDO SOS 36, hull-mounted, active search and attack;
rounds/minutetol2 8km (6 9nm): weight of shell 6 kg. Fire control: GFCS-1 for 76 mm gun Mk 51 GFCS for 40 mm medium frequency
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 1 (twin) ©; 80° elevation, 120 gun EDO SPS 35(J) (m 5 ships only), VDS, active/passive search,
rounds/minute to 10 km (5 4 nm) anti -surface, 3 km ("7 6 nm) Radars: Air search FuiunoOPS14 medium frequency
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 89 kg Surface search Furuno OPS 1 6 0; G/H band
Torpedoes: 6— 324mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes O, Honeywell Navigation Furuno OPS 1 9, G/H band Structure: These are the smallest warships in the world to mount
Mk46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at Fire control Type 1 B FCS O, l/J band, ASROC
40 knots, warhead 44 kg IFF USMklO
TOKACHI / -AbV Hd( hiiuNdka
Frigates- -Light forces /JAPAN (MDF) 325
2"KITAKAMI' CLASS
Nan)e No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
KITAKAMI DE213 Ishikawajirna Hatinia, Tokyo 7 June 1962 21 June 1963 27 Feb 1964
OOI DE214 Maizuru 10 June 1962 15 June 1963 22 Jan 1964
Displacement, tons: 490 standaid, 788 1 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 308 3 34 2 115
(94 - 104-3 5)
Main machinery: 4 Mitsubishi 2 UEV 30/40 diesels (DE 213), 1
4 Mitsui 228V 3BU 38V diesels (DE 21 4), 6 000 hp appiox; 2
1 1
shafts
Speed, knots: 25
Complement: 180
Guns: 4 USN 3 in (76mm)/50 Mk 33 (2 twin) O; 85" elevation.
50 rounds/minute to 12 8 kin (6 9 nm), weight of shell 6 kg (Scale 1 900). Ian Slur ton
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 tiiple) tubes Honeywell
Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip; active/passive homing to 1 km (6 nm) at 1
40 knots: waihead 45 kg
—
A/S mortars: 1 375 mm Bofors Type 71 4-barrelled tiainable
locket launchers 0, automatic loading; range 1 6 km
Depth charges: Y-gun projector (DE 214),
1 1 rack
Countermeasures: ESM BLR 1, intercept
Fire control: 2 US Mk 63 for 76 mm guns US Mk 05 for ASW 1
Radars: All search FurunoOPSl O, G band
Surface search Furuno OPS 16 0; D band
Navigation ORD 1; I band
Fire control Two Western Electric Mk 34 0, l/J band
IFF USMklO
Sonars: SQS29; hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium
frequency.
OQAl (DE213) 0,VDS, active search and attack
Modernisation: In 1968 (DE 213) one Y-gun and DC racks
removed for VDS Both modified for new Bofors rocket launcher
(1974-76) ^^
Operational: Mogami (DE 212) converted to the training ship
role in 1987, Isuzu (DE 21 to ASU role in April 1988
1 )
qqi 1111986. HachiroNakai
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 50/64 Mitsubishi SH-3A (HSS-2A/B) Sea King Numbers/Type: 7 Kawasaki V- 1 07A
Operational speed: 20 knots (222 kmlh)1 Operational speed: 137 knots (254 kmlh)
Service ceiling: M200H(3720m) Service ceiling: 8 500 ft (2 590 m)
Range: 630 nm /'? 165 km) Range: 180 nm (333km)
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne ASW helicopter and surface search, some shore-based Role/Weapon systems: One AMCM helicopter squadron to be replaced in 1990s. Sikorsky
Sensors. Search radar, Bendix AGS- 13 dipping sonar Weapons ASW, 4 Mk 46 torpedoes or MH-53E selected Sensors None, but equipped for minesweeping, with long-range fuel tanks
depth bombs Weapons Unarmed Can refuel from the decks of MCM ships Souya and Hayase
Numbers/Type: 78 Kawasaki P-2J
Operational speed: 21 7 knots (402 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 30 000 ft (9 150m)
Range: 2 400 nm (4 450 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Long-range MR/ ASW Sensors APS 80 search radar, ESM, MAD. smoke
detector, Tacan and sonobuoy processor, EW, some aircraft equipped for Elint Weapons ASW,
torpedoes, depth bombs or mines
Numbers/Type: 75 Kawasaki P-3C/Update Orion II
Operational speed: 41 knots (760 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 28 300 ft (8625m)
Range: 4 000 nm (7 410km)
Role/Weapon systems: Long-range MR/ASW and surface surveillance and attack to supplement
and replace P 2Js, FY 88 budget proposed 11 P-3C and four EP-3 to be acquired Sensors
APS 115 radar, ASQ-18 MAD AQS 901 processor, AQS 14 computer, IFF. ECM. ESM.
1
sonobuoys Weapons ASW. eight torpedoes, depth bombs or mines, 10 underwing stations foi
HSS 2 8 SEA KING 7588, HachiroNakai
Harpoon and other systems
Numbers/Type: 2 Sikorsky/Mitsubishi XSH 60J Seahawk
Operational speed: 135 knots (250 kmlh) Numbers/Type: 6/10 Shin Meiwa PS 1/US lA
Service ceiling: 12 500 ft (3810 m) Operational speed: 295 knots (546 kmlh)
Range: 600 nmi'/ 110km) Service ceiling: 29 500ft (9000m)
Role/Weapon systems: ASW and ASV helicopter, selected to replace SH 3A/HSS 2 m early Range: 2 060 nm (3817 km)
1 990s, to be built m Japan; prototypes fitted by Mitsubishi with Japanese avionics and mission Role/Weapon systems: Long-range patrol and (US-IA) BAR amphibian aircraft; PS-1 being
equipment Sensors Search radar, Bendix dipping sonar, ECM Weapons: ASW, 2 " Mk 46 phased out and one US-IA on order Sensors. Search radar, MAD, sonobuoys, ECM. Weapons:
torpedoes or depth bombs ASV; possible missile armament ASW, torpedoes, depth bombs, mines, life rafts and flares (US-IA)
LIGHT FORCES
Note: Studies continue in 1 989 of a 65 ton 50 knot hydiofoil FAC armed with eight Harpoon SSMsandone76 mm gun to replace "PT 1 1" class Decision based on need for improved interception capability
against surface targets but bearing in mind the heavy seas frequently encountered in Japanese waters this project is making slow progress
5 FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO
Name No. Builders Commissioned
PT11 PT811 Mitsubishi, Shimonosek 27 Mar 1971
PT12 PT812 Mitsubishi, Shimonosek 28 Mar 1972
PT13 PT813 Mitsubishi, Shimonosek 16 Dec 1972
PT14 PT814 Mitsubishi, Shimonosek 15 Feb 1974
PT15 PT815 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki lOJuly 1975
Displacement, tons: 00 standard, 25 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 14 8 « 30,2 - 3 9 ('35 » 9.2 « 12) 1
Main machinery: CODAG; 2 Mitsubishi 24 WZ-31 MC diesels; 2 IHI IM 300 gas turbines, 11 000
hp(10 500hp, PT 811), 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 1 000 at 1 8 knots; 300 at 40 knots
Complement: 26-28
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 Mk 3; 90" elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6 5nm) anti -surface; 4
km (2 2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 96 kg
—
Torpedoes: 4 21 in (533 mm) tubes, anti-surface
Radars: Surface search Furuno OPS 19
41 1988. Hachiro Nakai
326 JAPAN (MDF) / Light forces — Amphibious forces
9 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 3 "ATSUMI CLASS (LSTs)
Nnnif No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
PB19 PB919 Ishikawaiima Yokohama 31 Mar 1971 ATSUMI LST 41 01 Sasebo Heavy Industries 27 Nov 1972
PB20 PB920 lshikawy|ima Yokohama 31 Mar 1971 MOTOBU LST 41 02 Sasebo Heavy Industries 21 Dec 1973
PB21 PB921 Ishikawaiima Yokohama 31 Mar 1971 NEMURO LST 41 03 Sasebo Heavy Industries 27 Oct 1977
PB22 PB922 Ishikawajinia Yokohama 31 Mar 1971
PB23 PB923 Ishikawapma Yokohama 31 Mar 1972 Displacement, tons: 1 480 (LST 41 01), 550 (LST 4102-4103) standard 1
PB24 PB924 Ishikawaiima Yokohama 31 Mar 1972 Dimensions, feet (metres): 291 9 42 6 8 9 ("SS /3 2 7J
•
PB25 PB925 Ishikawaiima Yokohama 29 Mar 1973 Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki MAN V8V 22/30 AMTL diesels, 4 400 hp. 2 shafts
PB26 PB926 Ishikawajima Yokohama 29 Mar 1973 Speed, knots: 13 (LST 4102-41 03); 14 (LST 4101) Range, miles: 9 000 at 1 2 knots
PB27 PB927 Ishikawaiima Yokohama 29 Mar 1973 Complement: 100 (LST 41 01 ); 95 (LST 41 02-4103)
Military lift: 30 troops, 400 tons cargo including 5 Type 74 tanks. 2 LCVPs
1
Displacement, tons: 1 8 slandaid Guns: 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 Mk 1 (2 twin). 90" elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6.5 nm):
Dimensions, feet (metres): 55 8 -14 1- 2,3 f;? '43-07) weight of shell 96 kg
Main machinery: 2 Isuzu VI 70Tdie5els, 760 hp; 2 shafts Fire control: 2 US Mk 51 for 40 mm guns.
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 400 at 20 knots Radars: Navigation Furuno OPS 9; I band
Complement: 6
Guns: 1 USN 20 mm/80 Mk 10, 55' elevation, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 24 kg Comment: Nemuro has an elr ' at the after end of the cargo deck.
Radars: Navigation: Furuno OPS 29
Comment: GRP hulls Some of the class have a 12 7 mm MG instead of the 20 mm gun
911987. HachiroNakar
2"YURA"CLASS (LSU)
Name No Builders Commissioned
YURA 4171 Sasebo Heavy Industries 27 Mar 1981
NOTO 4172 Sasebo Heavy Industries 27 Mar 1981
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Displacement, tons: 590 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 90 2 31 .2 - 5 6 ("SS 9 5 > 17)
Main machinery: 2 Fuii 6L 27 5XF diesels, 3 000 hp, 2 shafts, 2 cp propellers
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 30
•%^, Guns: 1 General Electric 20 mm/70 Sea Vulcan 20, 55' elevation; 1 500 rounds/minute to 4 km
PB25 7988. ZiroKimata (2 2 nm)
Comment: Both laid down 23 April 1 980 LST 41 71 launched 1 5 October 1 980 and LST 41 72 on 1 2
Novemhr-i 1980 Arrommodation for 70 troops.
AMPHIBiOUS FORCES
Note: A 5 500 ton LST was requested but not approved in the 1989 estimates To be built at IHI,
Tokyo,in due course
3"I\/IIURA"CLASS (LSTs)
Name No Builders Commissioned
MIURA LST 41 51 Ishikawaiima Harima, Tokyo 29 Jan 1975
OJIKA LST 41 52 Ishikawaiima Harima, Tokyo 22 Mar 1976
SATSUMA LST 41 53 Ishikawaiima Harima, Tokyo 17 Feb 1977
Displacement, tons: 2 000 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 321 4 45 9 9 8 (98 14 3) •
Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki MAN V8V 22/30 AMTL diesels, 4 400
-
hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 1 1 5
Military lift: 200 troops; 2 LCMs: 2 LCVPs: 1 Type 74 mam battle tanks
Guns: 2 USN 3 in (76mm)/50 Mk 33 (twin), 85* elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (6 9nm), 1982. Ships of the World
weight of shell 6 kg
2 Bofors40 mm/70 (twin) (LST 41 51 -41 52). 90 elevation. 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 km (6 5nm)
anti-surface. 4 km (2 2 nm) antiaircraft, weight of shell 96 kg 1 + (2) "YUSOTEI" CLASS (LOU)
Fire control: mm guns
GFCS-1 for 76 US Mk 51 for 40 mm guns
Radars: Furuno OPS 14
Air search
Surface search Furuno OPS 1 6, D band Name No Builders Commissioned
FurunoOPS 18, G/H band YUSOTEI ICHI GO 2001 Sasebo Heavy Industries. Nagasaki 17 Mar 1988
Comment: Reported to be used primarily
Displacement, tons: 420 standard
for logistic support
Dimensions, feet (metres): 170 6 28 5 « 5,2 ('52 « 8 7 / 6)<<
Main machinery: 2 S 6U MTK Mitsubishi diesels; 3 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 12
Complement: 28
Guns: 1 JM 61 MB 20 mm Gatling
Comment: First approved in 1986 estimates, laid down 1 1 May 1987. launched 9 October 1987.
Two more in Long Term Programme.
MIURA 1011987. HachiroNakai YUSOTEI-ICHI-GO 1011988, Hachiro Nakai
Amphibious forces — Mine warfare forces/ JAPAN (MDF) 327
15 us "LCM 6" TYPE + + (1 ) "MSO" CLASS (MINEHUNTER/SWEEPER OCEAN)
Comment: 56 tons full load dnd 10 knots, built in Japan. Two carried in each ot "Miura" class LSTs Displacement, tons: 1 000
Speed, knots: 18
Complement: 70
22US "LCVP'TYPE
Comment: First two in 1 989 estimates Probable class of six to build at one a year. Will be filled \
Comment: 13 tons full load and 9 knots, built in Japan, the ma|ority having GRP hulls Twelve S 7 deep sea minehunting system and S 8 deep sea moored minesweeping equipment
carried in the LSTs,
MINE WARFARE FORCES
Note: A new class of enlarged "Hatsushimas" of approx 600 tons is under development, first two to
be requested in 1 990 estimates Probable total of eight
1 "SOUYA" CLASS (MINELAYER— COASTAL)
Name No Builders Commissioned
SOUYA [V1MC951 Hitachi, Maizuru 30 Sep 1971
Displacement, tons: 2 1 50 standard, 3 300 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 324 8 « 49 5 » 1 3 9 ("SS 75-4 2) MSO (drawing) 1988. not to scale
Main machinery: 4 Kawasaki MAN V6V 22/30 ATL diesels; 6 400 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 8 Range, miles: 7 500 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 185
Guns: 2 USN 3 in (76 mm) /50 Mk 33 (twin); 85 elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (6 9 nm),
weight of shell 6 kg
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/80 Mk 1 0: 55' elevation,
800 rounds/minute to 2 km, weight of shell 0.24 kg
Torpedoes: 6 324 — mm
Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive
21 + 4 + "HATSUSHIMA" CLASS
homing toll km /5 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg (1 )
Mines: 6 internal plus 2 external rails; 460 buoyant (MINEHUNTERS/SWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Fire control: GFCS 1 for 76 guns. mm
Radars: Air search; Furuno OPS 1 Name No Builders Commissioned
Surface search: Furuno OPS 16, D band HATSUSHIMA MSC649 Nippon Tube Co
Steel (Tsurumi) 30 Mar 1979
IFF USMklO NINOSHIMA MSC650 Hitachi. Kanagawa 19 Dec 1979
Sonars: SOS 1 1 A; hull-mounted, active search and attack; medium frequency MIYAJIMA MSC651 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 29 Jan 1980
ZQS 1 B; bow-mounted; active search and attack, high frequency ENOSHIMA MSC652 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 25 Dec 1980
UKISHIMA MSC653 Hitachi, Kanagawa 27 Nov 1980
Helicopters: Platform for one Kawasaki V-107A AMCM OOSHIMA MSC654 Hitachi. Kanagawa 26 Nov 1981
NIIJIMA MSC655 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 26 Nov 1981
Operational: Dual purpose ship used as minelayer with a minesweeper support capability and acts YAKUSHIMA MSC656 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 17 Dec 1982
at times as command ship for MCM forces NARUSHIMA MSC657 Hitachi. Kanagawa 1 Dec 1 982
CHICHIJIMA MSC658 Hitachi Kanagawa 16 Dec 1983
TORISHIMA MSC659 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi] 16 Dec 1983
HAHAJIMA IV1SC660 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 18 Dec 1984
TAKASHIMA MSC661 Hitachi. Kanagawa 18 Dec 1984
NUWAJIMA MSC662 Hitachi, Kanagawa 12 Dec 1985
ETAJIMA MSC663 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 12 Dec 1985
KAMISHIMA MSC664 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 16 Dec 1986
HIMESHIMA MSC665 Hitachi. Kanagawa 16 Dec 1986
OGISHIMA MSC666 Hitachi. Kanagawa 1 7 Dec 987
1
MOROSHIMA MSC667 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 17 Dec 1987
YURISHIMA MSC668 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) 15 Dec 1988
HIKOSHIMA MSC669 Hitachi, Kanagawa 15 Dec 1988
MSC670 Hitachi, Kanagawa Dec 1989
MSC671 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) Dec 1989
MSC672 Nippon Steel Tube Co (Tsurumi) Dec 1990
MSC673 Hitachi Kanagawa Dec 1990
1011987, Hachiro Nakai Displacement, tons: 440 (490, MSC 672 onwards) standard. 51 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 180 4 (189 3. MSC 672 onwards) 30 8 7 9 ("55 ("57 7J 94 •
2 4)
1 "HAYASE" CLASS (MINESWEEPER SUPPORTSHIP) Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi YV1 2ZC 5/20 diesels
1 (MSC 649 665). 2 Mitsubishi 6NMUTAI
diesels (MSC 666 onwards). 1 440 bhp, 2 shafts
Name No Builders Commissioned Speed, knots: 1 4
HAYASE MST462 Ishikawajima, Harima 6 Nov 1971 Complement: 45
Guns: 1 General Electric 20 mm/70 Sea Vulcan 20; 55 elevation, 1 500 rounds/minute to 4 km
Displacement, tons: 2 000 standard (2 2/7/7);
Dimensions, feet (metres): 324 8 47 6 « 13 8 (99 » 745 « 4 2) Radars: Surface search Furuno OPS 9, band. I
Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki MAN V6V 22/30 ATL diesels; 6 400 bhp, 2 shafts Sonars: General Electric ZOS 2B, hull-mounted, minehunting, high frequency
Speed, knots: 18
Complement: 180 Programmes: First ordered in 976 MSC 670 and 671 laid down 2 and 7 May 988 respectively
1 1 1 1
Structure: From MSC 672 onwards the hull is lengthened by 2 7 m in order to improve the sleeping
Guns: 2 USN 3 in (76 mm)l%0Wk2'i (twin); 85" elevation; 50 rounds/minute to 12 8 km (6 9nm), accommodation from three tier to two tier bunks
weight of shell 6 kg. Operational: Fitted with new S4 mine detonating equipment, a remote-controlled countermine
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/80 Mk 1 0; 55" elevation, 800 rounds/minute to 2 km; weight of shell 24 kg charge
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive
homing to 1 1 km (6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg
Mines: 5 internal rails; 1 16 buoyant mines.
Fire control: for 76 mm guns.
US Mk 63
Radars: Furuno OPS 1 4.
Air search:
Surface search: Furuno OPS 16, D band
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 34; l/J band.
Sonars: SOS 1 1 A; hull-mounted; active search and attack, medium frequency
Helicopters: Platform for 1 Kawasaki V-107A AMCM.
HAYASE 1011987. Hachiro Nakai MOROSHIMA 12/1987 Nippon Steel Tube Co
328 JAPAN (MDF) / Mine warfare forces — Service forces and auxiliaries
9 "TAKAMI" CLASS (MINE HUNTERS/SWEEPERS -COASTAL) 1 MCM SUPPORT SHIP
N.viip A/o BuiUicis Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
TAKAWE MSC640 Nippon Tube
Steel Co 28Aug 1974 UTONE MST 475 (ex/WSC 635) Hitachi, Kanagawa 3 Sep 1970
MUZUKI MSC641 Hitachi. Kanagawa 28Aug 1974
YOKOSE MSC642 Hitachi. Kanagawa 15 Dec 1975 Displacement, tons: 380 standard, 530 full load
SAKATE MSC643 Nippon Steel Tube Co 15 Dec 1975 Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 28 9 7 9 1 ' ('52 88-24)
OUMI MSC644 Hitachi. Kanagawa 18 Nov 1976 Main machinery: 2 diesels, 440 hp. 2 shafts 1
FUKUE MSC645 Nippon Steel Tube Co 18 Nov 1976 Speed, knots: 14
OKITSU MSC646 Hitachi, Kanagawa 20Sep 1977 Complement: 38
HASHIRA MSC647 Nippon Steel Tube Co 28 Mar 1978 Guns: 1 General Electric 20 mm/70 Sea Vulcan 20, 55" elevation; 1 500 rounds/minute to 4 km
IWAI MSC648 Hitachi, Kanagawa 28 Mat 1978 (2 2 nm)
Radars: Surface search OPS 9
Sonars: ZQS 2
Displacement, tons: 380 standard, 530 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 170 6 28 9 7 9 (-52 S S 2 «;; Comment: "Takami" class, minesweeping gear removed and fitted as MCM command ship,
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi YVl 2ZC1 5/20 diesels, 440 hp, 2 1 shafts recommissioned 16 Dec 1986 Used as tender for "Nana -Go" class MSBs
Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 45
Guns: General
1 Electric 20 mm/70 Sea Vulcan 20, 55 elevation, 1 500 rounds/minute to 4 km
(22 nmj
Radars: Surface search Furuno OPS 9, band
I
Sonars: General Electric ZQS 2, hull mounted, minehunting, high frequency
Programmes: Numbers gradually being reduced (converted to auxiliaries) as "Hatsushima" class
complete
Operational: Fitted with wire and acoustic minesweeping gear Also carry four clearance divers
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SERVICE FORCES AND AUXILIARIES
2"AKIZUKI"CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
AKIZUKI ASU 7010 (ex-DD 161) Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 13 Feb 1960
TERUZUKI TV3504(ex-ASU7012) Shin Mitsubishi, Kobe 29 Feb 1960
(ex DD 162)
Displacement, tons: 2 350 standard, 2 890 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 387 2 39.4 ^\3^ (118 • 72^4)
fVIain machinery: 2 Mitsubishi geared steam turbines. 45 000 shp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32
Complement: 310; 190 (TV 3504)
Guns: 3 USN 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 39. 80 elevation. 15 rounds/minute to 22 km (!2 nm)
anti surface. 13 km (7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg Originally mounted in US "Midway"
class
4 USN 3 in /76 mm)/50 Mk 33 (2 twin); 85' elevation. 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km (6 9 nm):
weight of shell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip. active/passive
homing to km (6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg
1 1
A/S mortars: Bofors 375 mm Type 71 4-barrelled trainable rocket launcher, automatic loading;
1
range 1 6 km
OKITSU Hachiro Nakai Fire control: US 63 for 1 27 mm guns. US Mk 57 for 76 mm guns.
Mk
Radars: Furuno/ Bendix OPS 15, D band; range 146 km (80 nm).
Air search:
Surface search Furuno/Raytheon/Sylvania OPS 1. G band
Fire control Western Electric Mk 34; l/J band (for Mk 63 system)
6 "NANA-GO" CLASS (MSBs) IFFUSMklO
Sonars: Sangamo SOS 23. hull mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency.
Name No Builders Commissioned
NAIMA-GO Programmes: Built under the 1957 Military Aid Programme as destroyers Akizuki converted to
707 Hitachi, Kanagawa 30 Mar 1973
HACHI GO ASU in 1 985 and Teruzuki 27 Mar 986 Teruzuki transferred1 to training duties 1 July 1 987. Both
708 Hitachi, Kanagawa 27 Mar 1973
have had 21 in torpedo tubes and VDS removed
KYUU-GO 709 Nippon Steel Tube Co 28 Mar 1974
JYUU-GO 710 Nippon Steel Tube Co 29 Mar 1974
JYUU-ICHI GO 711 Hitachi, Kanagawa 10 May 1975
JYUU-NI-GO 712 Nippon Steel Tube Co 22 Apr 1975
Displacement, tons: 58 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 73 8 7 M
3 3 (22 5 54 1
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi 4 ZV20M diesels, 480 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 ,Ji- »
Complement: 10
; ;/ lya/. Hachiro Nakai
2 "ISUZU'CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
MOGAMI TV3505(ex-DE212) Mitsubishi. Nagasaki 28 Oct 1961
ISUZU ASU7015(ex-DE211) Mitsui. Tamano 29 July 1961
Comment: Mogami converted July 987 to training role with lecture hall replacing 21 in torpedo
1 1
tubes and VDS removed Complement 60 Isuzu converted to ASU 8 April 988; 21 m torpedo
1 1
tubes removed All other details under "Kitakami" class frigates
KYUU-GO 711988 H, MOGAMI (with Classroom) 711988. Hachiro Nakai
Service forces and auxiliaries /JAPAN ( iVl D F) 329
1 MURASAME" CLASS 1 TRAINING SHIP
Name No. Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
HARUSAME ASU7008(ex DD 109) Uraga 15 Dec 1959 KATORI TV 3501 Ishikawajima Harima, Tokyo 10 Sep 1969
Displacement, tons: 1 800 standard Displacement, tons: 3 350 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 354 3 - 36 1 2 2 f/OS 7 / J 7) Dimensions, feet (metres): 419 8 - 49 2 14 1 (128 15-4 3)
Main machinery: 2 sels Mitsubishi Escher-Weiss geared steam turbines, 30 000 shp 2 shafts 2 Flight deck, feet (metres): 98 4 42 6 (30 13)
Ishikawaiima/Foster WheelerD boilers, 43 kg/cm': 454"C Main machinery: 2 Ishikawaiima geared turbines, 20 000 shp, 2 shafts 2 Ishikawajima boilers; 43
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 6 000 at 18 knots kg/cm-, 454C
Complement: 185 Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 7 000 at 1 8 knots
Complement: 463 ( 1 65 trainees)
Guns: 3 USN 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 39, 80" elevation, 15 lounds/mmute to 22 km (12 nm)
anti-surface; 1 3 km (7 nm} anti-aiicraft, weight of shell 32 kg Originally mounted in US 'Midway" Guns: 4 USN 3 in (76 mm) /50 Mk 33 (2 twin), 85 elevation; 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km ("S 9nm).
class. weight of shell 6 kg
4 USN 3 in (76 mm)lbO Mk 33 (2 twin), 85" elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 12 8 km (6 9 nm). —
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive
weight of shell 6 kg homing to 1 km (6 nm) at 40 knots, warhead 44 kg
1
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes. Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip, active/passive A/S mortars: — 375 mm Bofors Type 71 4 barrelled trainable rocket launcher, automatic loading,
1
homing to 1 km (6 nm) at 40 knots: warhead 44 kg
1 range 1 6 km
A/S mortars: 1 USN Hedgehog Mk 5 trainable rocket launcher, manually loaded, range 350 m,
1 Countermeasures: ESM NOLR 1 B
warhead 26 kg Radars: Air search RCA SPS 12, D band, range 1 1 9 km (65 nm)
Countermeasures: ESM BLR-1, radar warning Air/surface search Furuno OPS 1 7, D band
Fire control: US Mk 1 05 for ASW systems US Mk 57 for 76 mm guns US Mk63tor 127 mm guns Sonars: Sangamo/General Electric SOS 4, hull-mounted, active, short-range, high frequency
Radars: Air search Furuno/Bendix OPS 1 5, D band, range 146 km (80 nm)
Surface search Furuno/Raytheon/Sylvania OPS 1, G band Structure: Provided with a large auditorium amidships and a parade ground aft
Fire control Western Electric Mk 34, l/J band (for Mk 63 system) Operational: Used for training officers.
IFF USMklO
Sonars: SOS 29, hull-mounted
Operational: Converted as ASU in 1 985 and acts as a submarine depot ship.
HARUSAME
KATORI 10/1988. John Mortimer
2 "AYANAMI" CLASS (TRAINING SHIPS)
Name Builders Commissioned
OONAMI ASU 7013 (ex DD 111) Ishikawajima, Tokyo 29 Aug 1960
MAKINAMI ASU 7014 (ex-DD 112) lino, Maizuru 30 Oct 1960
Displacement, tons: 1 700 standard, 2 500 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 357 6 - 35 - 11 S.(109 107 3 6) 1
Main machinery: 2 sets Mitsubishi/Escher-Weiss geared turbines, 35 000 shp; 2 shafts 2
Mitsubishi boilers; 43 kg/cm^ 454C
Speed, knots: 32 1 "AZUMA" CLASS (TRAINING SUPPORTSHIP)
Complement: 170
Name No Builders Commissioned
Guns: 6 USN 3 in (76mm)lbOM^ 33 (3 twin), 85 elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 &km(6 9nm). AZUMA ATS 4201 Hitachi, Maizuru 26 Nov 1969
weight of shell 6 kg
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes (ASU 7014) Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip,
active/passive homing to 1 km (6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg
1 Displacement, tons: 950 standard 1
2—483 mm Mk 4 tubes (ASU 7013) USN Mk 32; active/passive homing to 8 km (4 4 nm) at 12 Dimensions, feet (metres): 321 5 42 7 1 2 5 ("SS « 73 « 3.8)
knots; warhead 49 kg Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki- MAN V8V 22/30 ATL diesels, 4 000 bhp, 2 shafts
A/S mortars: 2 USN Hedgehog Mk 1 5 trainable rocket launchers; manually loaded, range 350 m, Speed, knots: 18
warhead 26 kg Complement: 185
Depth charges: 2 pro|ectors; 2 racks (not in ASU 7009)
Countermeasures: ESM BLR-1 Guns:l USN3in (76 mm) 150: 85 elevation, 50 rounds/minute to 12 8km (6 9nm). weight of shell
Fire control: tor 76 mm guns
US Mk 63 6 kg
Radars: Furuno/Bendix OPS 1 5 or 1 6, D band, range 146 km (80 nm)
Air search —
Torpedoes: 2 483 mm Mk 4 tubes USN Mk 32. active/passive homing to 8 km (4 4 nm) at 1 2
Surface search Furuno/Raytheon/Sylvania OPS 1 G band ,
knots, warhead 49 kg
IFF: USMklO Fire control: US Mk 51 Mod 2 for 76 mm gun system
Sonars: Mitsubishi OQS 1 2, hull-mounted Radars: Air search Furuno/Bendix OPS 16, D band, range 146 km (80 nm)
Lockheed SPS 40, E/F band, range 320 km (175 nm)
Operational: Both converted to ASU on 20 February 1 987, Fire control Target control and tracking system (TCATS) (for drones)
Sonars: SOS 1 1 A, hull-mounted, active search and attack
Structure: Drone hangar amidships and catapult on flight deck Can operate towed target In 1 982
target control and tracking system (TCATS) fitted to work with high-speed Northrop Chaca II
Operational: Carries 10 Northrop KD2R-5 and 4 BQM-34-AJ Chaca II drones Training support
ship for AA gunnery
711986 HachiroNakai
330 JAPAN (MDF) / Service forces and auxiliaries
1 "KUROBE" CLASS (TRAINING SUPPORTSHIP) 1 "CHIYODA" CLASS
(SUBMARINE DEPOT AND RESCUESHIP)
Name No Biiilcleis Commissioned
KUROBE ATS 4202 Nippon Steel Tube Co, Tsurumi 23 Mar 1989 Name No Builders Commissioned
CHIYODA AS 405 Mitsui, Tamano 27 Mar 1985
Displacement, tons: 2 270 standard, 3 200 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 331 4 3 54 1
(101 116 1 5-4) Displacement, tons: 3 650 standard. 4 450 full load
Mam machinery: 4 Fu|i 8L 27 5XF diesels. 9 160 hp, 2 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 370 6 57 7 '\5 (1 J3 77 6 4 6) ^ •
Speed, knots: 20 Main machinery: 2 Mitsui 8LV2M diesels. 500 hp. 2 shafts, cp 1 1 propellers, bow and stern
Complement: 156 thrusters
Guns: FMC/OTO Melata 3 m (76mm)/62 Mk 75; 85* elevation; 85 rounds/minute
1 to 16 km ("5 6 Speed, knots: 1 7
nm) anti surface, 12 km (6 5 nm) ant aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
i Complement: 120
Helicopters: Platform for up to Sea King size
Comment: Approved under 1986 estimates, laid down 31 July 1987. launched 23 May 1988
Capable of operating up to eight Northrop Chukar II drones at a time from a stern tamp, and will be Comment: Laid down 1983, launched 7 December 1 983 Carries a Deep Submergence
9 January 1
used tor training crews in ami aircraft operations and evaluating the effectiveness and capability of Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kobe, of 40 tons. 40,7 10 5 « 14 1 >-
ships' anti-aircraft missile systems ft ^72 4 " 3 2 4 3 m) with a 30 shp electric motor and speed of four knots, it has space for 1 2
^
people Based at Yokosuka
mm I. !'] F
KUROBE (model) 7988 Nippon Steel Tube Co
3 "KASADO" CLASS (EOD TENDERS)
CHIYODA (with DSRV) 711989. HachiioNakai
AMAMI {ey-MSC 625) YAS 77 IBUKI (ex-/MSC 528) YAS 80
URUME {eX'MSC626) YAS 78 1 SUBMARINERESCUESHIP
Displacement, tons: 330 standard, 448 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 50 9 28 2 7 5 ('46 S 6 2 3>
1
Name No Builders Commissioned
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi YVl 02DE diesels, 200 shp, 2 shafts 1 FUSHIMI ASR402 Sumitomo. Uraga 10 Feb 1970
Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles; 2 000 at 1 knots
Complement: 43 Displacement, tons: 1 430 standard
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm (not in all) Dimensions, feet (metres): 249 5-41 1 2 5 ('76 - 12 5-38)
Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki-MAN V6V 22/30 ATL diesels. 3 000 bhp, 1 shaft
Comment: EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Transferred after conversion to remove Speed, knots: 6 1
miiu'iweeping gear to provide room for divers. Complement: 100
Radars: Surface search Furuno OPS 9
IFF USMk 10
Sonars: SOS A, hull-mounted
1 1
Comment: Laid down on 5 November 968. launched 1 1 September 1 969 Equipped with rescue
chamber and two recompression chambers
1976. Mantime Self-Defence Force
17 17987. HactiiroNakai
1 + 2 "TOWADA" CLASS (FLEET SUPPORT SHIP)
3"TAKAIV1I"CLASS (EOD TENDERS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
TAKAMI [eyi-MSC 630) YAS 82 AWAJI (ex-MSC634) YAS 85 TOWADA AOE422 Hitachi. Maizuru 24 Mar 1987
MIYAKE (ey.-MSC 632) YAS 84 — AGE 423 Ishikawajima. Tokyo Mar 1990
— AOE424 Hitachi. Maizuru Mar 1990
Displacement, tons: 380 standard, 51 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 70 6 28 9 > 7 9 ('52 8S 2 4J • Displacement, tons: 8 300 standard. 1 5 850 full load
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi YV 122 C-1 5/20diesels, 1 440 hp, 2 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 547,8 « 72.2 « 26.6 (767 » 22 « 8.7)
Speed, knots: 14 Main machinery: 2 Mitsui 1 6 V 42M-A diesels; 26 000 hp; 2 shafts
Complement: 43 Speed, knots: 22
Guns: Oerlikon 20 mm
1 Complement; 140
Cargo capacity; 5 700 tons
Comment; Transferred after conversion to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit (Mine Hunting Radars; Surface search Furuno OPS 9, band I
Diver) duties which includes removal of minesweeping gear to provide for divers' room and Helicopters; Platform for 1 Sea King size
equipment
Comment; First approved under 1984 estimates, laid down 17 April 1985. launched 25 March
1986 Second and third of class in 1 987 estimates AOE 423 laid down 1 2 May 1 988. launched
23 March 1 989 AOE 424 laid down 8 July 1 988. launched May 989 Two replenishment at sea 1
positions on each side (one fuel only, one fuel or stores)
5/ 1988. Hachiro Nakai TOWADA 12)7986, Hachiro Nakai
Service forces and auxiliaries — Tenders / JAPAN (MDF) 331
1 FLEETCUPPORTSHIP 5 "81 GO" CLASS
Nanw No Builders Commissioned N.inw Laid down Launched Coiiiniissioned
SAGAMI AOE421 Hitachi, Maizuru 30 Mai 1979 ASU81 21 Oct 1967 18 Jan 1968 30 Mar 1968
ASU82 25 Sep 1968 20 Dec 1968 31 Mar 1969
Displacement, tons: 5 000 slandaid, 600 full load 1 1 ASU83 2 Apr 1971 24 May 1971 30 Sep 1971
Dimensions, feet (metres): 478 9 « 62 3 • 24 fMS 19- 7 3) ASU84 4 Feb 1972 15 June 1972 13 Sep 1972
Main machinery: 2 Type 2 DRV diesels; 8 000 hp, 2
1 1 shatls ASU85 20 Feb 1973 IBJuly 1973 19 Sep 1973
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 9 500 at 8 l^nots 1
Complement: 30 1 Displacement, tons: 500 (ASU 85), 490 (ASU 82 84), 480 (ASU 81 ) standard
Cargo capacity: 5 000 tons Dimensions, feet (metres): 70 6 - 32 8 » 8 3 (52 ' 10 ' 2 5}
1
Radars: Air/surface search Furuno OPS 1 6, D band Main machinery: 2 Akasaka UN -27 -42 diesels, 1 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Helicopters: Platform for 1 Sea King size- Speed, knots: 14
Complement: 25: 35 (ASU 81 -83)
Comment: IWerchant type hull Ordered December 1 976 Laid down 28 September 1 977, launched Radars: Navigation Furuno OPS 19 (ASU 84/85) Furuno OPS 10 (others)
4 September 1 978 Three (two for fuel only) stations each side. No armament but can be fitted.
Comment: Training support and rescue The after deck crane is able to lift a helicopter ASU 82 and
ASU 83 can launch propeller driven drones by catapult
SAGAMI
30 + 2 HARBOUR TANKERS
Comment: There are 1 2 of 490 tons, four of 300 tons, four of 290 tons, five of 270 tons, one of 250
tons and four of 1 00 tons
"81 -GO" Class 911987, HachiioNakai
1 CABLE LAYER
Name No Buildets Commissioned
MUROTO ARC 482 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 27 Mar 1980 1 "MIZUTORI" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 4 544 standard Name No Builders Commissioned
Dimensions, feet (metres): 436.2 « 57.1 \%1(133' 17 4-57) HIYODORI ASY 92 (ex-PC 320) Sasebo 28 Feb 1966
Main machinery: 4 Mitsubishi-MTU V8V 22/30 diesels, 8 800 hp, 2 shafts, 2 cp propellers; bow
thruster Drsplacement, tons: 390 standard
Speed, knots: 18 Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 97 23 3 « 8 3 C60 7 7 2 5;
Complement: 135 Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki- MAN V8V diesels; 3 800 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20
Comment: Ocean survey capability Laid down 28 November 1 978, launched 25 July 1 979 Complement: 35 (90 passengers)
Comment: Built under FY 1 964 programme as large patrol craft Reconstructed as Auxiliary Special
Service Yacht (ASY) at Yokohama Yacht Co Ltd, completed 27 April 1 987
MUROTO 1986. Ships of the World
511987. HachiroNakai
TENDERS
1 "TSUGARU" CLASS (ASU)
6Ex-"TAKAMrCLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
Name No Builders Commissioned
lOU YAS83(ex MSC631) Nippon Tube
Steel Co 22 Jan 1970
TSUGARU ASU 7001 Mitsubishi, Yokohama 15 Dec 1955
TOUSHI YAS86(ex MSC635) Nippon Steel Tube Co 18 Mar 1971
TEURI YAS87(ex MSC636) Nippon Steel Tube Co 14 Mar 1972
Displacement, tons: 2 50 standard 1
MUROTSU YAS88(ex MSC637) Hitachi, Kanagawa 30 Mat 1972
Dimensions, feet (metres): 337 8 47 9 16 ('703 - » 14.6 " 4.9)
TASHIRO YAS89(ex MSC638) Hitachi. Kanagawa 30 July 1973
Main machinery: 2 Sulzer-MAN diesels; 3 200 bhp; 2 shafts
MIYATO YAS90(ex MSC639) Nippon Steel Tube Co 24 Aug 1973
Speed, knots: 3 1
Complement: 100 Comment: Details as for "Takami" class under Mine Warfare Forces YAS 83 converted 27 March
Guns: 2 Oeilikon 20 mm/80 Mk 10 986. YAS 86 24 March 987, YAS 87 and 88 23 March 988 and YAS 89 and 90 in March 989
1 1 1 1
Radars: Navigation Furuno OPS 33
IFF:USMk10
Comment; Built under the 1 953 programme as cable layer In 1 969 her beam was increased by over
2 m to allow a greater cable handling capacity Converted to ASU in 1 979
4/ 7985. Hachiro Nakai 9! 1 986 Hac hno Nakai
332 JAPAN (MDF) / Tenders — Survey and experimental ships
2Ex-'KASADO" CLASS 2 "FUTAMI" CLASS (AGS)
No Buifdefs Commissioned Nonte No Builders Commissioned
MINASE (s-,i-MSC627) YAS79 Kanagawa
Hilachi, 26 Mar 1967 FUTAMI AGS5102 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 27 Feb 1979
KATSURA (ex /MSC 629) YAS81 Nippon Steel Tube Co 15 Feb 1968 WAKASA AGS 5104 Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru 25 Feb 1986
Comment: Details as foi "Kasado" class under Service Forces Displacement, tons: 2 050 standard, 3 75 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 318,2 49 2 \2?,(97 15 4 2)
Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki- MAN V8V-22/30 ATL diesels, 4 400 shp (AGS 5102): 2 Fuji 6LS
27 5XF diesels. 4 580 shp (AGS 5104): 2 shafts, cp propellers, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 6 1
Complement: 105
Radars: Navigation Furuno OPS 1 8, I band
Comment: AGS 51 02 down 20 January 978 Launched 9 August 978 AGS 51 04 laid down
lard 1 1
21 August 1984, launched 21 May 1985 Built to merchant marine design Carry an RCV-22
remote controlled rescue/underwater survey submarine Wakasa has a slightly taller funnel
MINASE 9/ 1987, Hachiro Nakai
1 HIGH SPEED RESCUE BOAT
Nome No BuiMeis Commissioned
KOSOKU-GO ASH 06 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 20 Mar 1967
Displacement, tons: 40 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 82 lO'i 2 (25 62 • 9)
Main machinery: 3 diesels; 2 800 bhp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 30
Complement: 7
Radars: Navigation FurunoOPS4C 5, l-rlo/' Hdillliu Ndkdl
Comment: Of aluminium construction Laid down on 28 June 966 1 under the 1 965 programme
Launched 22 November 1 966, 1 "AKASHI" CLASS (AGS)
Name No Builders Commissioned
AKASHI AGS 5101 Nippon Steel Tube Co 25 Oct 1969
Displacement, tons: 1 420 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 242 7 42 2 14 2 (74 - 13-4 3) -
Main machinery: 2 Kawasaki-MAN V6\/ 22/30 ATL diesels; 3 200 bhp, 2 shafts, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 1 6 Range, miles: 16 500 at 14 knots
Complement: 65 plus 1 scientists
^i^ Countermeasures: ESM NOLR-5, radar intercept
06 Radars: Navigation Furuno OPS 9, I band
Comment: Has a large number of electronic intercept aerials.
KOSOKU-GO 1 974 Maritime Self -Defence Foice
SURVEY AND EXPERIMENTAL SHIPS
+ 1 + (1 ) "SURTASS" TYPE (AOS)
Displacement, tons; 2 800 standard
Dimensions, feet (metres): 234 5 93 5 2% (71 5 •
28 5 • 7 6)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric drive, 4 diesels, 3 200 hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 11(3 towing)
Complement: 36
Radars: Navigation 2 sets
Sonars: UQQ 2 SURTASS, passive surveillance
Comment: First in 989 estimates to be laid down m a Japanese shipyard in Novembei 989,
FY 1 1
launched August 990 and commissioned in November 991 Auxiliary Ocean Surveillance (AOS)
1 1
ships to a SWATH design similar to USN TAGOS-19 class, the first of class will embark US AKASHI
civilians A data collection station will be based at Yukosuka Bay
1 "SUMA" CLASS (AGS)
1 "KURIHAMA" CLASS (ASE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
Name No- Buildeis Commissioned KURIHAMA ASE6101 Sasebo H 8 Apr 1980
SUMA
1
AGS5103 Hitachi. Maizuru 30 Mai 1982
Displacement, tons: 959 standard
Displacement, tons: 180 standard 1
116-3)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 223 37 9 9 8 (screws) ^ee •
Dimensions, feet (metres); 236 2 A2 - ^^ (72 283 4) Main machinery: 2 Fu|i 6S 30B diesels, 2 600 hp: 2 shafts, 2 cp propellers, bow
-
^ 1
thruster
Main machinery: 2 Fuji 6L-27 5XF diesels, 3 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers, bow thruster
Speed, knots: 5 1
Speed, knots: 15
Complement: 40 plus 2 scientists 1
Complement: 64
Comment: Experimental ship built for the Technical Research and Development Institute and used
Comment: Laid down 24 September 1 980, launched 1 September 1 981 Games an 1 1 m launch for
for testing underwater weapons and sensors
surveying work
01 1 987. Hachiro Nakai f, U R HAMA
i
Icebreaker / JAPAN (MDF) Introduction /JAPAN (MSA) 333
ICEBREAKER
Name No Builders Commissioned
SHIRASE AGB5002 Nippon Steel Tube Co, Tsurumi 12 Nov 1982
Displacement, tons: 1 600 standard, 1 7 600 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 439 5 - 9} S ' 30 2 (J34 ^ 28 • 9 2)
Main machinery: Diesel electric, 6 Mitsui MAN 2\i 42M diesels, 30 000 1 hp. 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 25 000 at 5 knots
1 1
Complement: 74 (37 officers) plus 60 scientists
1
Cargo capacity: 000 tons 1
Helicopters: 2 Mitsubishi S-61 A, 1 Kawasaki OH 6J
Comment: Laid down
and atmospheric research Stabilised
5 March 1 981 and launched 1 1 Decembet 1 981 Fully equipped for marine
'M^' lMMh«M«MlHMMl
f~~ " * Mil T i a" 'i L^ !
.^--mfr.
1988. ZiroKimata
YT 53, 55-57
Displacement, tons: 90 standard 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 8 23 7 5 (-25 7 7 2 j;
SHIRASE 77/7S , Royal Australian Navy Main machinery: 2 Kubota M6D20BUCS diesels, 1 500 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 10
Comment: YT 53 entered service on 8 March YT 55 on 22 August YT 56 on
TUGS 1 976, YT 57 on 22 August 1 977
1 975, 1 975, 1 3 July
YT58 YT63 71
Displacement, tons: 260 standard 8 "100 TON" CLASS
Dimensions, feet (metres): 93 2S ?.2 (28 4 8 6 2 5)
Main machinery: 2 Niigata 6L25B diesels. 1 800 shp; 2 shafts YT 35. YT 37, YT 40, YT 41 , YT 44-46, YT 48
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 1
Comment: YT 58 entered service on 31 October 978, YT 63 on 27 September 982, YT 64 on 30
1
September 1983, YT 65 on 20 September 1984, YT 66 on 20 September 1985, YT 67 on 4
1
15HARB0URTUGS
September 1986, YT 68 on 9 September 1987, YT 69 on 1 6 September 1987, YT 70 on 2
September 1 988, YT 71 in 1 989. Comment: Of varying sizes from 21 -35 tons
MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY
(KAIJOHOANCHO)
Commandant Takahide Yamada
Establishment Strength of the Fleet
Type Active Buildmg
Established in May 1948 as an external organisation of the Type Buildmg AIDS TO NAVIGATION SERVICE
Ministry of Transport to carry out patrol and rescue duties as well GUARD AND RESCUE SERVICE Aids to Navigation Research Vessel (LL) 1
as hydrographJc and navigation aids services Since then a very Patrol Vessels Buoy Tenders
considerable organisation withHQ in Tokyo has been built up The Large with helicoptei ( PLH 9 2 Large (LL) 3
Academy for the Agency is in Kure and the School in Maizuru Large (PL) 37 — Medium (LM) 1
The main operational branches are the Guard and Rescue, the Medium (PM) 47 1 Aids to Navigation Tenders:
Hydrographic and the Aids to Navigation Departments Regional Small (PS) 19 (2) Medium (LM) 11
Maritime Safety offices control the 1 1 districts with their location Firefighling Vessels (FL) 5 — Small (LS) 69-1-
as follows (air bases in brackets) RMS 1 Otaru {Chitose. — Patrol Craft
—
Hakodate, Kushiro), 2 Shiogama (Sendai); 3 Yokohama — Patrol Craft (PC) 58 —
(Haneda); 4 —
Nagoya (Ise), 5 —
Kobe (Yao), 6 - Hiroshima Patrol Craft (CL) 165 —
{Hiroshima), 7 —
Kitakyushu (Fukuoka), 8— Maizuru (Miho), Firefighting Craft (FM) 10 —
9— Niigata (Niigata); lO^Kagoshima (Kagoshima), 11- Naha Special Service Craft:
(Naha, Ishigaki) This organisation includes, as well as the RMS Monitoring Craft (MS) 3 —
HQ, 65 MS offices. 52 MS stations, 25 MS detachments. 14 MS air Guard Boats (GS) 2 —
stations, 1 1 district communication centres. 1 traffic advisory Surveillance Craft (SS) 34 —
service centre. 4 hydrographic observatories and 132 aids to Oil Recovery Craft (OR) 5 —
navigation offices Oil Skimming Craft (OS) 3 —
Oil Boom Craft (OX) 19 —
Miscellaneous (NO) 3 — DELETIONS
HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE 1986 Horonai PM 59. Matsuura PM 60
Surveying Vessels Tenyo HM 05, Heiyo HM 04
Personnel Large (HL) 4 — 1987 Bizan PS 42
Medium (HM) 1 — 1988 Hidaka PS 32, Hiyama PS 33, Tsurugi PS 34, Asama PS 47,
1 989 1 2 000 Small (MS) 18 — Nobaru PS 49, Sendai (old) PM 61
334 JAPAN (MSA) / Guard and rescue service
GUARD AND RESCUE SERVICE
LARGE PATROL VESSELS
2 + 1 'MIZUHO" CLASS 7 + 1 "SOYA" CLASS
Nrime No Builders Commissioned Njnie No Builders Commissioned
MIZUHO PLH21 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 19 Mar 1986 SOYA PLH 01 Nippon Kaikan. Tsurum 22 Nov 1978
YASHIMA PLH22 Nippon Kaikan, Tsurumi Mar 1989 TSUGARU PLH 02 IHI, Tokyo 17 Apr 1979
PLH23 — — OOSUMI PLH 03 Mitsui Tamano 18 Oct 1979
URAGA PLH 04 Hitachi. Maizuru 5 Mar 1980
Displacement, tons; 4 900 slandard. 5 300 full load ZAO PLH 05 Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 19 Mar 1982
Dimensions, feet (metres): 426,5 50.9 • (130- 155' 54) Ml CHIKUZEIM PLH 06 Kawasaki, Kobe 28 Sep 1983
Mam machinery: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 14PC2 5V 400diesels. 18 200hp. 2 shafts, cp propellers,
propelleis. bow SETTSU PLH 07 Sumitomo, Oppama 27 Sep 1984
thiustel PLH 08 Mitsui Tamano Feb 1990
Speed, knots: 23 Range, miles: 8 500 at 22 knots
Complement: 100 plus 30 airciew Displacement, tons: 3 562 PLH 01 ). 3 744 (others) standard
(
Guns: 1 Oeilikon 35 mm/90. 85 elevation; 550 lounds/minute to 6 km f5 2 nm) anti-surface; 5 km Dimensions, feet (metres): 323 4 51 2 17 1 (98 6 15 6 ' 5 2) (PLH 01)
•
(2 7 nmj anti-aircraft, weight of shell 1 55 kg 345 8 47 9 1 5 7 ?05 4 (-
6 4 s; • M
1 JM 61 MB20mmGatling Main machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 1 2PC2 5V 400 diesels; 1 6 000 bhp; 2 shafts: cp propellers
Radars: Navigation Two sets Speed, knots: 21 (PLH 01 ). 22 (others) Range, miles: 5 700 at 18 knots
Helicopter control: One set Complement: 71 (PLH 01 -04). 69 (others)
Helicopters: 2 Sikorsky S-62 Seaguard or Fu|i-Bell 21 2 Guns: Bofors 40 mm or Oerlikon 35 mm
1 Oerlikon 20 mm (PLH 01 02. 0507)
1 .
Radars: Navigation Two sets
Comment: PLH FY 1983 programme laid down 27 August 1 984 and launched
21 ordered under the Helicopter control CCA Type
5 June 985 PLH 22 in 986 estimates, laid down 3 October 1 987 and launched 20 January 1 988
1 1 Helicopters: 1 Fu|i Bell212
PLH 23 ordered under 988 estimates Two sets of fixed electric fin stabilisers that have a lift of 26
1
tons 2 and reduce rolling by 90 percent at 8 knots Employed in search and rescue beyond 200
1 Comment: PLH 01 has an icebreaking capability while the other ships are only ice strengthened
miles from the base line First of a second batch laid down 29 March 1988 to be launched in July 1989. possibly four more to
come Fitted with both fin stabilisers and 70 tons capacity The fixed electric
anti-rolling tanks of
hydraulic fins have a lift of 26 tons < 2 at 18 knots which reduces rolling by 90 per cent at that
speed. At slow speed the reduction is 50 per cent, using the tanks.
MIZUHO 711987. HachiroNakai
28 "SHIRETOKO" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
SHIRETOKO PL101 Mitsui Tamano 8 Nov 1978
ESAN PL102 Sumitomo 16 Nov 1978
WAKASA PL 103 Kawasaki. Kobe 29 Nov 1978
YAHIKO PL 104 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 16 Nov 1978
MOTOBU PL105 Sasebo 29 Nov 1978
RISHIRI PL106 Shikoku 12 Sep 1979
MATSUSHIMA PL 107 Tohoku 14 Sep 1979
IWAKI PL 108 Naikai 10 Aug 1979 M^|g^
SHIKINE PL 109 Usuki 20 Sep 1979 |E^H
SURUGA PL110 Kurushima 28 Sep 1979 IIHI
REBUN PL 1 11 Narasaki 21 Nov 1979 ^^^H
CHOKAI PL112 Nihonkai 30 Nov 1979 ^^^1
ASHIZURI PL 113 Sanoyasu 31 Oct 1979 ^^^1
OKI PL114 Tsuneishi 16 Nov 1979 j^^^l
IMOTO
YONAKUNI
PL 115
PL116
Miho
Hayashikane
30 Nov 1979
31 Oct 1979
^^m
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KUDAKA (ex-Da/seKo; PL 117 Hakodate 31 Jan 1980 SETTSU 711987. HachiroNakai
SHIMOKITA PL118 Ishikawajima, Kakoki 12 Mar 1980
SUZUKA PL119 Kanazashi 7 Mar 1980
KUNISAKI PL 120 Kouyo 29 Feb 1980
GENKAI PL121 Oshima 31 Jan 1980 2"IZL
GOTO PL 122 Onomichi 29 Feb 1980
KOSHIKI PL 123 Kasado 25 Jan 1980 Name No Builders Commissioned
HATERUMA PL 124 Osaka 12 Mar 1980
ZU PL31 Hitachi Mukaishima 31 July 1967
KATORI PLUS Tohoku 21 Oct 1980
MIURA PL 32 Maizuru 15 Mar 1969
KUNIGAMI PL 126 Kanda 17 Oct 1980
ETOMO PL 127 Naikai 17 Mar 1982
Displacement, tons; 2 081 normal
Displac
MASHU PL 128 Shikoku 12 Mar 1982
Dimensions, feet (metres): 313 3 38 12 8 ('55 5 ' 116-39) '
Main machinery: 2 SEMT- Pielstick 2PC2-5V 400 diesels. 2 000 bhp, 2
1 1 shafts
Displacement, tons: 974 normal. 360 full load 1
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 6 000 at 18 8 knots
Dimensions, feet (metres): 255 8 31 5 ' 10 5 |'7S 9 6 3 2; •
Complement: 72
Main machinery: 2 Fuji 8 S40B or 2 Niigata 8MA 40 diesels. 7 000 bhp. 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 4 400 at 1 7 knots
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70
Coniplement: 41
Radars: Navigation Two sets
Guns: Bofors 40 mm or 1 Oerlikon 35 mm
1 Oerlikon 20 mm (PL 01 -105. 1 27 and 28)
1 1 1
Radars: Navigation One set
Comment: PL 31 was laid down in August 1 966, launched in January 1 967 PL 32 was laid down in
May 1968, launched in October 1968 Equipped with various types of marine instruments Ice
strengthened hull Armament may be removed depending on employment Based at Yokohama and
Comment: Average time from launch to commissioning was about four to five months Designed for
employed in long-range rescue and patrol duties.
EEZ patrol duties PL 1 1 7 changed her name on 1 April 1 988
'./-
4! 1988. Hachiro Nakai IZU 5/ 1986. van Ginderen Collection
Guard and rescue service — Medium patrol vessels / JAPAN (MSA) 335
4 -ERIMO" and "DAIO" CLASSES SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT
Name No Builder s Commissioned
ERIMO PL13 Hitachi Mukaishima 30 Nov 1965 Numbers/Type: 29 Bell 21 2
SATSUMA PL14 Hitachi Mukaishima 30 July 1966 Operational speed: 100 knots (185 km/h)
DAIO PL 15 Hitachi Maizuru 28 Sep 1973 Service ceiling: 13 200 ft (4 023 m)
MUROTO PL16 Naikai 30 Nov 1974 Range: 224 nm (415 km).
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison, medium range support and SAR Sensors Search radar
Displacement, tons: 010 (1 206, PL 15 16) normal
1
Weapons Unarmed
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 3 30 2 9 9 ('76 5 S 2 j; (PL 13 14) -
251 3 31 5 TO 7 (76 6 • 9 6 J j; (PL 1 5-16)
Main machinery: 2 Burmeister & Wain 635V 2B\/45 diesels, 4 800 bhp (7 000 bhp, PL 15-16); 2
shafts, cp piopellers
Speed, knots: 20. Range, miles: 5 000 at 18 knots (PL13-14); 4 400 at 18 knots (PL 15-16)
Complement: 72 (PL 1 3-1 4): 50 (PL 1 5-1 6)
Guns: Oerlikon 20
1 mm 1 Bofors40mm (PL 15-1 6) 1 Oetlikon20mm (PL 13-14) LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Radars: Navigation One JMA 1576
One JMA 1596
Numbers/Type: 6 Beech Super King Air 2001.
1
Comment: PL 13's structure is strengthened against ice Based at Kamaishi (PL 13); Kagoshima (PL Operational speed: 282 knots (523 km/h)
14), Kushiro(PL15);Aburatsu (PL 16) Service ceiling: 35 000 ft (10670m)
Range: 2 030 nm (3 756km)
Role/Weapon systems: Visual reconnaissance in support of EEZ Sensors Weather/search radar
Weapons Unarmed
Wumbers/Type: 4 Bell 206B JetRanger
Operational speed: 1 1 5 knots (213 km/h)
Service ceiling: 13 500 ft (4 115 m)
Range: 368 nm /6S2A:m;
Role/Weapon systems: Liaison and limited SAR tasks Sensors None Weapons Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 1 Lockheed C-130H-MP Hercules
Operational speed: 325 knots (602 km/h)
Service ceiling: 33 000 ft (10 060m)
Range; 4 250 nm (7 876km)
Role/Weapon systems: Long-range maritime reconnaissance role, further orders expected
Sensors Weathei/search radar Weapons Unarmed.
Numbers/Type: 2 McDonnell Douglas 369HS.
Operational speed: 119knots (220 km/h).
Service ceiling: 6 000 ft ('4 S50m;
1
SATSUMA Range: 203 nm (376km)
Role/Weapon systems: Support helicopters still operational but increasingly for training Sensors
None Weapons Unarmed
1 "KOJIMA" CLASS
Numbers/Type: 2NAMCYS-11A
Name No Builders Commissioned Operational speed: 252 knots (467 km/h)
KOJIMA PL21 Kuie 20 May 1964 Service ceiling: 21 600 ft ('65S0mJ
Range: 590 nm (1 090km)
Displacement, tons: 1 201 normal Role/Weapon systems; Maritime surveillance and associated tasks Possible three more on order
Dimensions, feet (metres): 228 3 33 8 5 ('69 6 « 10 3 " 3 2) 1 or delivered Sensors Weather/search radar Weapons Unarmed
Main machinery: Ucaga-Sulzer 7MD 51 diesel; 2 600 hp, shaft
1 1
Speed, knots; 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 3 knots
1 1 Numbers/Type: 2 Shorts Skyvan 3
Complement: 60 (17 officers) plus 47 trainees Operational speed: 75 knots (324 km/h)
1
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm Mk 3. 1 USN 20 mm/80 Mk 10 1 Browning 2 7 1 mm MG Service ceiling: 22 500 ft ('6 S60 m;
Radars: Navigation: Two MM-5A Range: 600 nm (1 115 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Coastal patrol and support aircraft Sensors Weather radar Weapons
Comment: Maritime Safety Academy training ship Unarmed
MEDIUM PATROL VESSELS
7"KUIMASHIRI' CLASS (350- M3 TYPE)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
KUNASHIRI PM 65
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MINABE PM 66
Maizuru
Maizuiu
28Marl969
28 Mar 1 970
SAROBETSU PM 67 Maizuru 30 Mar 1971
KAMISHIMA PM68 Usuki 31 Jan 1972
MIYAKE PM 70 Tohoku 25 Jan 1973
AWAJI PM71 Usuki 25 Jan 1973
YAEYAMA PM 72 Usuki 20 Dec 1 972
5/ 1985. van Gindeien Collection
Displacement, tons: 498 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 90 4 24 3 7 9 |'5S 7 4 » 2 4;
2"NOJIMA"CLASS 1 •
Main machinery: 2 Niigata 6MF32H diesels, 2 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 17 Range, miles: 3 000 at 16 knots
Name No. Builders Commissioned Complement: 40
NOJIMA PL 11 Uraga 30 Apr 1962 Guns; USN 20 mm Mk 10
1
OJIKA PL12 Uraga 20 June 1963 Radars: Navigation JMA 576 or 1596 (PM70 72).
1
Displacement, tons: 980 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 222 4 30 -10 5 (67 8 ' 9.2 « 3 2)
•
1 Comment: The last three have slightly more powerful 6M31 EX diesels giving 3 000 hp and a top
Main machinery: 2 Uraga- Sulzer 6MD 42 diesels, 3 000 bhp; 2 propellers speed of 18 knots
Speed, knots; 7 5 Range, miles: 6 000 at 6 5 knots
1 1
Complement: 73
Radars: Navigation; One set
Comment: Both employed as patrol vessels at Yokohama (PL 1 1 ) and Shiogama (PL 1 2).
OJIKA H i.huuN.ikai KUNASHIRI 1988. J MSA
336 JAPAN (MSA) / Medium patrol vessels — Small patrol vessels
14 + 1 "TESHIO" CLASS 2"TAKATORI" CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
TESHIO PMOl Shikoku 30 Sep 1980 TAKATORI PM89 Naikai 24 Mar 1978
OIRASE PM02 Naikai 29 Aug 1980 KUMANO PM94 Namura 23 Feb 1979
ECHIZEN PM03 Usuki 30 Sep 1980
TOKACHI PM04 Narazaki 24 Mar 1981 Displacement, tons: 634 normal
HITACHI PM05 Tohoku 19 Mar 1981 Dimensions, feet (metres): 52 5 30 2 9 3 ('465 9 2 ' 2 9^
1 •
OKITSU PM06 Usuki 17 Mar 1981 Main machinery: 2 Niigata 6M31 EX diesels. 3 000 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
ISAZU PM07 Naikai 18 Feb 1982 Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 700 at 1 4 knots
1
CHITOSE PM08 Shikoku 15 Mar 1983 Complement: 34
KUWANO PM09 Naikai 10 Mar 1983
SORACHI PM 10 Tohoku 30 Aug 1984 Comment: SAR vessels equipped for salvage and firefighting.
VUBARI PM 11 Usuki 28 Nov 1985
MOTOURA PM12 Shikoku 21 Nov 1986
KANO PM 13 Naikai 13 Nov 1986
SENDAI PM14 Shikoku 1 June 1988
_ PM 15 Naikai 1989
Displacement, tons: 630 normal, 670 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 222,4 « 25 9 6 6 fg/ S 7 9-27)
Main machinery: 2 Fu|i 6 S32Fdresel5. 3 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 3 200 at 1 6 knots
1
Complement: 33
Guns: 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Radars: Navigation Two sets
Comment: First three built under FY 1979 programme and second three under FY 1980, seventh
under FY 1 981 , PM 08-09 under FY 1 982, PM 1 under FY 1 983, PM 1 under FY 1 984, PM
1
12 13 under FY 1 985. PM 4 under FY 1 987 and PM 5 under FY 988
1 1 1
KUMANO 5/ 1984, van Ginderen Collection
1 YAHAGI" CLASS (350 TYPE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
M\SASA{e>i- Okinawa) PM 69 Usuki 23 Oct 1970
Displacement, tons: 376 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): \MQ l", • 1 1 (50 3 7 3 2 3)
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 1 400 bhp
Speed, knots: 15 5 Range, miles: 2 900 at 14 knots
Complement: 44
Guns: USN 20 mm Mk 10
1
Radars: Navigation One set
ISAZU 411388, HachiioNakai
Comment: Transferred to MSA in 1 972 Changed her name 1 April 1
20'BIHORO" CLASS (350-M4TYPE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
BIHORO PM73 Tohoku 28 Feb 1974
KUMA PM 74 Usuki 28 Feb 1974
FUJI PM75 Usuki 7 Feb 1975
KABASHIMA PM76 Usuki 25 Mar 1975
SADO PM77 Tohoku 7 Feb 1975
ISHIKARI PM78 Tohoku 13 Mar 1976
ABUKUMA PM79 Tohoku 30 Jan 1976
ISUZU PM80 Naikai 10 Mar 1976
KIKUCHI PM81 Usuki 6 Feb 1976
KUZURYU PM82 Usuki 18 Mar 1976
HOROBETSU PM83 Tohoku 27 Jan 1977
SHIRAKAMI PM84 Tohoku 24 Mar 1977 *.fWfe-3
SAGAMI PM85 Naikai 30 Nov 1976
TONE PM86 Usuki 30 Nov 1976
YOSHIIMO PM87 Usuki 28 Jan 1977
KUROBE PM88 Shikoku 15 Feb 1977
CHIKUGO PM90 Naikai 27 Jan 1978
YAMAKUNI PM91 Usuki 26 Jan 1978
KATSURA PM92 Shikoku 15 Feb 1978
SHINANO PM93 Tohoku 23 Feb 1978
Displacement, tons: 615 normal, 636 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 208 25 6 8 3 ("654 7 S 2 5J -
Main machinery: 2 Niigata 6M 31 EX diesels, 3 000 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots: 8 Range, miles: 3 200 at 1 6 knots
Complement: 34
1
SMALL PATROL VESSELS
Guns: USN 20 mm/80 Mk 10
1
Radars: Navigation JMA 1 596 and JMA 1 576
1 + (2) "MIHASHI" CLASS (180 TYPE)
Comment: Average time from launch to commissioning, four months Fitted with Loran
Name No Builders Commissioned
MIHASHI PS 01 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 9 Sep 1988
Displacement, tons: 1 80 normal. 1 95 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 141 1 24 6 ' 5 6 C43 75- 17)
Main machinery: 3 diesels, 8 200 hp, 2 shafts, 1 waterjet
Speed, knots: 35
Guns: 112 7mmMG
Comment: Laid down December 1987 and launched June 1988 Second and third in FY 1^
programme
4! 1988. HachiroNakai
3 "MATSUURA" CLASS (350-M2 TYPE)
Name No Builders Commissioned
AMAMI PM62 .Hitachi, Mukaishima 29 Mar 1965
NATORI PM63 Hitachi, Mukaishima 20 Jan 1966
KARATSU PM64 Hitachi, Mukaishima 29 Mar 1967 ^soi ^^58^
Displacement, tons: 455 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 181 4 23 ' 7 5 (55.3 '7-23)
Main machinery: 2 Ikegai 6MSB3HS diesels (PM 62-63), 1 800 bhp, 2 shafts
2 Ikegai 6MA31X diesels (PM 64), 2 600 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 7 Range, miles: 3 500 at 1 3 knots
Complement: 40
Guns: 1 USN 20 mm Mk 10
Radars: Navigation One set
Small patrol vessels — Coastal patrol craft / JAPAN (MSA) 337
7"AKAGrCLASS 1 "BIZAN" CLASS
N.inir No Baik/ers Commissioned N.ime No Biii/ihis Coniiiiissiofwd
AKAGI PS 101 Suniidjnawa 26 Mar 1980 SHIRAMINE PS 48 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 15 Dec 1969
TSUKUBA PS 102 Sumidagawa 24 Feb 1982
KONGOU PS 103 Ishihara 16 Mar 1987 Displacement, tons: 42 full load
KATSURAGI PS 104 Ishihara 24 Mai 1988 Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 " 18 3 » 2,8 (26 " 56 « 9)
HIROMINE PS 105 Yokohama Yacht 24 Mar 1988 Main machinery: 2 Milbubishi 12HD 20MIK diesels; 1 200 bhp, 2 propellers (PS 47)
SHIZUKI PS 106 Sumidaqawa 24 Mar 1988 2 MTU diesels, 2 200 bhp (PS 48)
TAKACHIHO PS 107 Sumidagawa 24 Mar 1988 Speed, knots: 20 (PS 47), 25 (PS 48) Range, miles: 400 at 18 knots (PS 47), 250 al 25 knots
(PS 48)
Displacement, tons: 1 1 5 full load Complement: 14
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 14 8 20 7 4 3 ("55 6 J / 5; - Radars: Navigation One MD 808
Main machinery: 2 Pielstick 6PA 4V-1 85 diesels. 4 400bhp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots; 28 Range, miles: 500 at 20 knots Comment: Aluminium alloy construction Soon to be paid off
Complement: 22
Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG
Radars: Navigation: One set
Comment: Carry a 25 -man inflatable rescue craft The last four were ordered on 31 August 1987 and
commissioned less than seven months later
A'
Builders Commissioned
Hitachi, Kanagawa 30 Mar 1971
711988. HachiroNakai
Displacement, tons; 59 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 82 9 7 3 6 ^25
1 6 7 ?;
Main machinery; 2 Meicedes-Benz MTU 820 Db diesels, 2 200 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 270atl8knots
10 "HIDAKA" CLASS Complement: 30
Name No. Buildeis Commissioned Comment: Used for Oceanographic survey and specially fitted out for the Emperor
ROKKO PS 35 Shikoku 31 Jan 1964
TAKAWAWA PS 36 Hayashikane 27 Jan 1964
AKIVOSHI PS 37 Hashihama 29 Feb 1964
KUIVIIMI PS 38 Hayashikane 15 Feb 1965
TAKATSUKI PS 39 Kurushima 30 Mai 1965
KAMUI PS 41 Hayashikane 15 Feb 1966
ASHITAKA PS 43 Usuki 10 Feb 1967
KURAMA PS 44 Usuki 28 Feb 1967
IBUKI PS 45 Usuki 5 Mar 1968
TOUMI PS 46 Usuki 20 Feb 1968
Displacement, tons: 1 69 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 104 20 8 5 5 fj? 7 •
6J 7 7j
Main machinery: Ikegai 6MSB31 A diesel. 700 bhp.
1 1 shaft
Speed, knots; 2 5 Range, miles: 000 at 2 knots
1 1 1
Complement: 17
Radars: Navigation: One set
Comment: Occasionally carry a 1 2 7 mm MG MATSUNAMI
2"HAMAGIRI'CLASS
Name No Buitdeis Commissioned
HAMAGIRI PC 48 Sumidagawa 19 Mar 1970
HAMANAMI PC 52 Sumidagawa 22 Mar 1971
Displacement, tons: 51 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 6 6 3 3 |'27
1 5 7 •
7;
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes Benz 820 Db diesels (PC 52), 2 200 bhp
2 Mitsubishi 12DHTK diesels (PC 48); 140 bhp 1
Speed, knots: 14 6 (PC 48); 21 8 (PC 52) Range, miles: 300 at 9 knots (PC 52). 270 at 13 knots
(PC 48)
Complement: 10
Guns; Browning 12 7 mm MG
1
Radars: Navigation MD 808
Comment: Steel hulls.
7 7/7987. Hachiro Nakai "HAMAGIRI" Class (old number) 1975. Maritime Safety Agency
338 JAPAN (MSA) / Coastal patrol craft — Hydrographic service
23 "MURAKUMO" CLASS 17"SHIKINAMI" CLASS
No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
MURAKUMO PC 201 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 24 Mar 1978 SHIKINAMI PC 54 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 25 Feb 1971
KITAGUWIO PC 202 Hitachi. Kanagawa 17 Mar 1978 TOMONAMI PC 55 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 20 Mar 1971
YUKIGUMO PC 203 Hitachi. Kanagawa 27 Sep 1978 WAKANAMI PC 56 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 30 Oct 1971
ASAGUMO PC 204 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 21 Sep 1978 ISENAMI PC 57 Hitachi. Kanagawa 29 Feb 1972
HAYAGUMO PC 205 MitsLibishi, Shimonoseki 30 Jan 1979 TAKANAMI PC 58 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 30 Nov 1971
AKIGUMO PC 206 Hitachi. Kanagawa 28 Feb 1979 MUTSUKI PC 59 Hitachi. Kanagawa 18 Dec 1972
YAEGUMO PC 207 Mitsubislti. Shimonoseki 16 Mar 1979 MOCHIZUKI PC 60 Hitachi. Kanagawa 18 Dec 1972
NATSUGUMO PC 208 Hitachi. Kanagawa 22 Mat 1979 HARUZUKI PC 61 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 30 Nov 1972
YAMAGIRI PC 209 Hitachi. Kanagawa 29 June 1979 KIYOZUKI PC 62 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 18 Dec 1972
KAWAGIRI PC210 Hitachi. Kanagawa 27 July 1979 URAZUKI PC 63 Hitachi. Kanagawa 30 Jan 1973
TERUZUKI PC 211 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 26 June 1979 URANAMI PC 66 Hitachi. Kanagawa 22 Dec 1973
NATSUZUKI PC 21 2 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 26 July 1979 TAMANAMI PC 67 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 25 Dec 1973
MIYAZUKI PC 21 3 Hitachi. Kanagawa 13 Mar 1980 MINEGUMO PC 68 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 30 Nov 1973
NIJIGUMO PC 214 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 29 Jan 1981 KIYONAMI PC 69 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 30 Oct 1973
TATSUGUMO PC 21 5 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 19 Mar 1981 OKINAMI PC 70 Hitachi. Kanagawa 8 Feb 1974
HAMAYUKI PC 21 6 Hitachi. Kanagawa 27 Feb 1981 WAKAGUMO PC 71 Hitachi. Kanagawa 25 Mar 1974
ISONAMI PC 21 7 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 19 Mar 1981 ASOYUKI PC 74 Hitachi. Kanagawa 16 June1975
NAGOZUKI PC 218 Hitachi. Kanagawa 29 Jan 1981
YAEZUKI PC 21 9 Hitachi. Kanagawa 19 Mar 1981 Displacement, tons: 46 normal
YAMAYUKI PC 220 Hitachi. Kanagawa 16 Feb 1982 Dimensions, feet (metres): 69 A 23(21 5 3 1) M
KOMAYUKI PC 221 Mitsubishi. Shimonoseki 10 Feb 1982 machinery: 2 Mercedes-Benz 820 Db diesels; 2 200 bhp; 2
IVIain shafts
UMIGIRI PC 222 Hitachi, Kanagawa 1 7 Feb 1983 Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 230 at 23 8 knots
ASAGIRI PC 223 Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki 23 Feb 1 983 Complement: 10
Radars: Navigation One MD 806
Displacement, tons: 85 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 98 4 20 7 7 2 ("30 6 5 2 2j • Comment: Built completely of light alloy
iVIain machinery: 2 Ikegai MTU 1 6V 652 TB71 diesels, 4 400 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 350 at 28 knots
Complement: 1 3
Guns: 1 Browning 1 2 7 mm MG
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HARUZUKI 71 1987. HachiroNakai
165 COASTAL PATROL AND RESCUE CRAFT
CL 01 -02, 50-51 . 53-55, 57, 59, 65 1 56, 201 -264
NIJIGUMO 711987. HachiroNakai Displacement, tons: 27 normal -^ __
Dimensions, feet (metres): 59 14 1 ' 4.3 ("78 « 4.3 « 1.3)
•
IVIain machinery: 2 Mitsubishi DH24AK diesels; 900 bhp, 2shafts
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 1 80 at 1 9 knots
Complement: 6
Comment: This total includes four similar classes
—
"Yakaze". "Chiyokaze". "Nogekaze" and
15 "AKIZUKI" CLASS "Yamayuri". the latter being the largest Data for "Yamayuri" class Some ("Yamayun" class of 66)
have firefighting capability Built by Shigi. Ishihana and Sumidagawa and Yokohama Yacht Co CL
Name No Builders Commissioned 44. 50 to 98 are of 24 tons and 49 2 ft (15 m). capable of 1 8 knots For coastal patrol and rescue
AKIZUKI PC 64 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 28 Feb 1974 duties. Built of high tensile steel
SHINONOME PC 65 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 25 Mar 1974
URAYUKI PC 72 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 31 May 1975
ISEYUKI PC 73 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 31 July 1975
HATAGUMO PC 75 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 21 Feb 1976
MAKIGUMO PC 76 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 19 Mar 1976
HAMAZUKI PC 77 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 29 Nov 1976
ISOZUKI PC 78 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 18 Mar 1977
SHIMANAIVll PC 79 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 23 Dec 1977
YUZUKI PC 80 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 22 Mar 1979
HAMAYUKI PC 81 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 27 Mar 1981
AWAGIRI PC 82 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 24 Mar 1983
SHIMAGIRI PC 83 Hitachi. Kanagawa 7 Feb 1985
SETOGIRI PC 84 Hitachi. Kanagawa 22 Mar 1985
HAYAGIRI PC 85 Mitsubishi Shimonoseki 22 Feb 1985
Displacement, tons: 77 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85,3 20,7 « 6,9 (26 "63-21) 711987. HachiroNakai
IVIain machinery: 3 Mitsubishi 1 2DM20MTK diesels. 3 000 bhp
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 220 at 21 5 knots
Complement: 10
Radars: Navigation OneFRA10Mk2 HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE
Comment: Aluminium hulls
Name No. Builders Commissioned
SHOYO HL01 Hitachi. Maizuru 26 Feb 1 972
Displacement, tons; 2 200 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 268 < 41 3 > 1 3 8 (81 7 « 12.6 ' 4.2)
Main machinery: 2 Fu|i 2VM32 H2F diesels. 4 800 hp. 1 shaft
1
Speed, knots: 1 7 Range, miles: 1 1 000 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 73
Radars: Navigation Two sets
Comment: Launched 18 September 1971 Fully equipped for all types of hydrographic and
oceanographic work Carry MX702 Satnav and Loran Based at Tokyo
„»• • a
HL Ol
7 11987. HachiroNakai A^jmcy
Hydrographic service — Firefighting vessels and craft / JAPAN (MSA) 339
Name
TAKUYO
No
HL02
Builders
Nippon Kokan. Tsurumi
Commissioned
31Aug 1983
SURVEYING CRAFT
Displacement, tons: 3 000 normal 11 "HAMASHIO" CLASS
Dimensions, feet (metres); 31 4 9 « 46,6 x 1 5 1 ("96 x 74 2 « 4.6)
Main machinery; 2 Fu|i 6S40B diesels, 5 200 bhp; 2 shafts, cp propellers HAMASHIO HS01 HAYASHIOHS05 YUKISHIOHS09
Speed, knots; 7 Range, miles; 2 000 al 1 6 knots
1 1
ISESHIO HS02 ISOSHIO HS06 OYASHIO HSIO
Complement; 64 TAKASHIO HS07
SETOSHIOHS03 KUROSHIO HS11
Radars; Navigation Two sets WAKASHIO HS08
UZUSHIOHS04
Comment; Laid down on 1 4 April 1 982, launched on 24 March 1 983 Based at Tokyo
Displacement, tons; 6
Dimensions, feet (metres): 32 8 fW) long
Main machinery: 1 Nissan MTU UD326 diesel, 90 shp
Speed, knots; 8 8
Complement: 7
Comment: Completed 1969-72 GRP hulls One carried in Shoyo (HL01)
5"AKASHI'CLASS
AKASHI HS31 KURIHAMA HS34
KERAMAHS32 KURUSHIMAHS35
HAYATOMOHS33
Displacement, tons; 21
Dimensions, feet (metres): 49 2 f15) long
1986. Ships of the World
Main machinery: Nissan UD 626 diesel, 1 80 hp
1
Speed, knots: 9 Range, miles: 400 at 9 knots
Complement: 7
Name No Builders Commissioned Comment: Completed 973-77 1 Steel hulls
TENYO HL04 Sumitomo, Oppama 27 Nov 1986
Displacement, tons; 770 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 183 7 32 2 9 5 (56 9, 29)
Main machinery; 2 Akasaka diesels, 1 300 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 3 Range, miles: 5 400 at 12 knots
1
Complement: 38
Comment; Laid down 1 1 April 1 986, launched 5 August 1 986 Based at Tokyo
AKASHI 7/79S7 HachiroNakai
TENYO 1986. Mdiitinit: Sjlety Agency 2 CATAMARAN CRAFT
KOTOZAKI OOTORI
Name No Builders Commissioned
MEIYO HL03 Nagoya 15 Mar 1963 Comment: First completed by Mitsui 22 June 1 982, second by Mitsubishi late 1 982
Displacement, tons: 486 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 146 9 - 26 5 « 9 5 ('44 5 S 7 2 9;
Main machinery: Asakasa TR 655 diesel. 700 bhp: 1 shaft, cp propeller
1
Speed, knots: 1 Range, miles; 5 280 at knots
Complement; 40
1
FIREFIGHTING VESSELS AND CRAFT
Comment: Based at Tokyo.
5"HIRYU'CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned
HIRYU FL01 NipponKokan, Tsurumi 4 Mar 1969
SHORYU FL02 NipponKokan, Tsurumi 4 Mar 1970
NANRYU FL03 NipponKokan, Tsurumi 4Mar 1971
KAIRYU FL04 NipponKokan. Tsurumi 18Mar 1977
SUIRYU FL05 Yokohama Yacht Co 24 Mar 1978
Displacement, tons; 21 5 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 90 2 34 1 7 2 ('275 704 2 2;
Main machinery: 2 kegai/ Mercedes-Benz MTU diesels; 2 200 bhp;
I 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 3 2 Range, miles: 300 at 3 knots
1 1
Complement: 1 4
Comment: Catamaran type fire boats designed and built for firefighting services to large tankers.
MEIYO 7/ 7SS7. Hachiro Nakai
r
Name No Builders Commissioned
KAIYO HMOe Nagoya 14 Mar 1964
Displacement, tons: 380 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 106 26,5 7.8(44.5 ' 8 1 2 4)
Main machinery: Sumiyoshi Tekko 86 NBS diesel; 450 bhp, 1 shaft; cp
1 propeller
Speed, knots; 10
Complement: 31
Comment; Flume tanks fitted. 711987 HdLhiio Nakai
340 JAPAN (MSA) /Firefighting vessels and craft — Aids to navigation tenders
10 "NUNOBIKr CLASS 3 "HOKUTO" CLASS
N.inie No Builders Conim/ssionec/ Nfime No. Builders Commissroned
IMUNOBIKI FMOl Yokohama Yacht Co 25 Feb 1974 HOKUTO LL11 Sasebo 29 June 1979
YODO FM02 Sumidagawa 30 Mar 1975 KAIO LL12 Sasebo 11 Mar 1980
OTOWA FM03 Yokohama Yacht Co 25 Dec 1974 GIIMGA LL13 Kawasak Kobe 18 Mar 1980
SHIRAITO FM04 Yokohaina Yacht Co 25 Feb 1975
KOTOBIKI FM05 Yokohama Yacht Co 31 Jan 1976 Displacement, tons; 700 normal
NACHI FM06 Sumidagawa 14 Feb 1976 Dimensions, feet (metres): 80 4 » 34 8 « 8.7 (55 « 10 6 • 2.7)
1
KEGON FM07 Yokohama Yacht Co 29 Jan 1977 IVIain machinery; 2 Asakasa MH23diesels. 400 bhp. 2 shafts
1
MINOO FM08 Sumidagawa 27 Jan 1978 Speed, knots: 2 Range, miles: 3 900 at 1 2 knots
1
RYUSEI FM09 Yokohama Yacht Co 24 Mar 1980 Complement: 31
KIYOTAKI FM 10 Sumidagawa 25 Mar 1981
Displacement, tons; 89 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 4
IVIain macliinerv:
9 7 5 2 ('2J 6
Mercedes Benz MTU 820 Db diesel,
1
1
1
7 6"J
lOOhhp
i
2 Nissan dicsels, 500 blip, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 80 at 3 5 Itnots
1 1 1 •
Complement; 1 2
Radars; Navigation FRA10
1
Comment: Equipped for chemical firefighting
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AIDS TO NAVIGATION TENDERS
11 MEDIUM TENDERS
NUNOBIKI '. Hachiro Nakai
Name No Builders Commissioned
ZUIUN LM101 Usuki 27 July 1983
REIUIM LM102 Kanto Kogyo 27 Nov 1971
SEKIUN LM105 Usuki 26 Mar 1970
HAKUUN LM106 Sumidagawa 28 Feb 1978
AIDS TO NAVIGATION SERVICE TOUN LM107 Sumidagawa 14 Mar 1979
SEIUN LM110 Yokohama Yacht 30 Mar 1968
HOUIM LM111 Usuki 26 Mar 1970
Name No Buildeis Commissioned AYABANE LM H2 Shimoda 25 Dec 1972
TSUSHIMA LL01 Mitsui, Tamano 9 Sep 1977 GENUN LM 113 Izumi 23 Mar 1973
TOKUUN LM 114 Yokohama Yacht 23 Mar 1981
Displacement, tons: 950 normal1
SHOUN LM201 Sumidagawa 26 Mar 1986
Dimensions, feet (metres): 246-41 -13 8 (75 12 5 • 4 2)
IVIain machinery: Fu|i-Sulzer 85 40C diesel, 4 200 shp. 1
1 shaft, cp propeller
Speed, knots: 5 5 Range, miles:
1 000 at 5 knots 1 1
Note: There are five classes of Medium Tenders of different characteristics- "Zuiun", "Sekiun
"
Complement: 54 "Hakuun", "Ayabane", "Shoun"
Comment: Lighthouse Supply Ship Fitted with bow thruster and tank stabilisers Equipped with
modern electronic instruments for carrying out research on electronic aids to navigation. Details of Zuiun as follows
Displacement, tons: 370 noimal
Dimensions, feet (metres); 46 3 24 6 7 2 ("44 6 7 5-22;
1 •
Main machinery; 2 Mitsubishi- Asakasa MH23 series diesels, 300 hp, 1 2 cp propellers
Speed, knots: 3 5 Range, miles: 1 000 at 3 knots
1 1
Complement: 20
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TSUSHIMA 1986. Ships ot the World
Name No Builders Commissioned
MYOJO LM 11 Nippon Kokan. Tsutum 25 Mar 1974
Displacement, tons: 303 normal
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 6 39 4 8 8 ('27 12-2 7) 7988, JMSA
IVIain machinery: 2 Niigata 6M9 1 6HS diesels. 600 bhp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
Speed, knots; 1 5 Range, miles: 1 360 at 1 5 knots Details of Hakuun as follows
Complement; 18
Displacement, tons: 58 full load
Comment: Catamaran type buoy lender, this ship is employed m maintenance and position Dimensions, feet (metres): 75 5 ' 1 9 7 3 3 (23 6 " 1 • •
adjustment service to floating aids to navigation IVIain machinery: 2 General Motors 2V71 Tl diesels:
1 080 1 hp: 2 propelle
Speed, knots: 4 Range, miles: 420 at 1 3 knots
1
Complement: 10
MYOJO 5l1976,YoshifumiMayama HAKUUN 7/ 79S7. Hachiro Nakai
Aidstonavigationtenders/ JAPAN (MSA) - Introduction / JORDAN 341
69+ SMALLTENDERS 3 MONITORING CRAFT
Details of "LS 204" class as follows;
KINUGASAMSOl SAIKAIMS02 KATSUREN MS 03
HATSUHIKARILS204, LS 205-216
Comment: First two 1 m catamaran craft, IVIS 03 of 1 6 m
Displacement, tons: 25 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 54 4-141"26('/75>43- 9)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 560 btip
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 230 at 4 5 knots
1 1
Complement: 8
Comment: Others include: "Shitoko class, LS 184-195 Built by Haruna, Yokohama, last two
'
completed 1987, "Kaiko" class, LS 152-170, last one completed 1987 Others with varying
characteristics.
[ . M A
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HATSUHIKARI 1982, Maritime Safety Agency
10/! 987. HachiroNakai
MISCELLANEOUS 34 SURVEILLANCE CRAFT
2 GUARD BOATS 88 01,02,04-35
Comment: Craft of 6m completed between 1972-79 SS 15 is equipped with water|et
HAYATEGS01 INAZUIVIA GS 02 SS 35 of 7 m completed 1 984
Displacement, tons: 7 9 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 39 - 5 4 9 /"; ? 9
1 J,2 15)
Main machinery: 2 Mitsubishi S 6M2 diesels, 580 hp, 2 shafts 3 OIL SKIMMERS
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 1 50 at 28 knots
OS 01 03
Comment: Built by Yokohama Yacht and commissioned 21 December 1 987,
Comment: Completed 974-75 1 by Lockheed.
BOIL RECOVERY CRAFT
8HIRA8AGIOR01 MIZUNANGIOR03 ISOSHIGIOR05
SHIRATORIOR02 CHIDORIOR04
Displacement, tons: 53 normal 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 72 3 21 2 6(22 64-09)
Main machinery: 2 UD626 diesels, 400 bhp
Speed, knots: 6 Range, miles: 60 at 6 knots 1
Complement: 7
Comment: Completed by Sumidagawa (OR 01 ),Shigi (OR 02 and 04) and Ishihara (OR 03 and 05)
between 31 January 1 977 and 23 March 1 979
1982
JORDAN
Ministerial Diplomatic Representation Base
Minister of Defence Defence Attache in L ondon Aqaba
Ahmad Obeidat (Premier) Lieutenant Colonel S Obeidat
(a) 1989 300 officers and men
(b) Voluntary service
Coastal Guard
Itwas officially stated in 1969 that Jordan had no naval force
Headquarters' Appointment known as such, but the Jordan Coastal Guard, sometimes called Mercantile Marine
the Jordan Sea Force, took orders directly from the Director of
Commander-in-Chief Jordanian Armed Forces Operations at General Headquarters. There is no longer a flotilla in Lloyd's Register of Shipping-
Lieutenam-General Zaid Ben Shaker the Dead Sea. 4 vessels of 32 1 98 tons gross
342 JORDAN / Introduction — KAMPUCHEA / Introduction
4 BERTRAM TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) 0+3 VOSPER "30 METRE" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
FAYSAL HAN HASAYU MUHAMMED Displacement, tons; 95
Dimensions, feet (metres): 100 22 5 ~(30 5 6 9 - - —)
Displacement, tons; 8 full load Main machinery: 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 38 3 1 1 ^ & (1 1 6 ^ 4 • 5) Speed, knots: 28
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 600 hp; 2 shafts Complement; 16(3 officers)
Speed, knots: 25 Guns; 2 Oerlikon 30 mm (twm) Oeilikon 20 mm, 2 MGs.
1
Complement: 8
Guns: 1— 12.7mmMG, ~7 1 62 mm MG Comment: Ordered from Vosper Thornycrofl in December 1 987 GRP structure Armament not yet
confirmed. May be a final total of seven
Comment: Acquired from Bertram, Miami in 1974
1 BERTRAM TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ALI ABDULLAH
Displacement, tons: 7
Dimensions, feet (metres): 30 4 " 10 8 - 1 ,6 ^5 2 - >3 J • 05;
Main machinery: 2 diesels. 430 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 24
Complement; 8
Guns;! — 12 7mm 1 762 mm
Comment: Glass fibre hull "Enforcer" class built in 1 958. VOSPER "30 METRE" Class 7557, Vosper Thornycroft
KAMPUCHEA
General DELETIONS
Defence Minister: The operational state of this force is very uncertain as is the number 87 2 "Swift class, 2 AVR type, 25 PBR, 2 Yulin" class, 1
Tea Banh and types of craft The PRK navy is slowly achieving some HDMLtype
operational value and acts with the Vietnamese Navy in the 2 "Stenka" class, 1 "Swift '
class, Pingouie
The Marine Royale Khmer was established on 1 March 1 954 and protection of territorial waters It seems likely that three Soviet
became Marine Nationale Khmer (MNK) on 9 October 1970 "Zhuk" class patrol craft were delivered via Vietnam between 985 1
Originally Cambodia, became known as the Khmer Republic and is and 1987 but this is not confirmed Neither is their current
now officially called The People's Republic of Kampuchea operational status
Personnel Mercantile Marine
(a) 1989:1 000 Lloyd's Register of Shipping
(b) 18 months' national service 3 vessels of 3 558 tons gross
2Ex-SOVIET "TURYA" CLASS
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— HYDROFOIL)
Displacement, tons: 90 standard: 250 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 29 9 24 9 (41 foils) 1 5 9(131 foils)
(39 6 • 7 6(12 5) 1 8(4))
Main machinery: 3 M504 diesels, 1 5 000 shp, 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 foils Range, miles: 600 at 35 knots foils, 1 450 at 1 4 knots hull
Complement: 30
—
Guns: 2 57 mm (twin) 2 — 25 mm (twin)
Radars: Search Pot Drum
Fire control Muff Cob
IFF High PoleB Squarehead
Comment: Transferred March 1 984 and February 1 985 without torpedo tubes and dipping sonars
U-^<
"STENKA "Class US Navy
4 Ex-SOVIET "SHMEL" CLASS (RIVER PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 60 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 91 8 14 3 6 ('2S 4 1 • .3 •
11)
Main machinery: 2 M50 F4 diesels, 2 400 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 240 at 20 knots
Complement: 1 2
"TURYA Class Guns: 1-3 in fJS mm; 2— 25 mm (twin) 5— 7 62 mm MGs
Mines: 8
Radars: Spin Trough
2 Ex-SOVIET "T4" CLASS (LCVPs)
Comment: Two transferred March 1 984, two in January 1 985
Displacement, tons: 70 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 62 3 14 3 3 (19 4 3 1)
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 400 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 4 i
Comment: Transferied January 1 985
2 "MODIFIED STENKA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
Displacement, tons: 70 standard, 21 full load
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 27 9 25 6 » 5 9 (39 7S 18) •
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels; 1 2 000 bhp
Speed, knots: 36 Range, miles: 800 at 24 knots 500 at 35 knots
Complement: 30
Guns:4— 30 mm/65 (2 twin)
Radars: Search Pot Drum
Fire control Muff Cob
IFF High Pole Two Square Head
Comment: Transferred in November 1987 Both are the export model without torpedo tubes and ~ *-*
™"^' "SHMEL' Class US Navy
Introduction / KENYA 343
KENYA
Administration IVIercantile IVIarine
Commander. Kenya Navy (a) 1989 1 000 officers and men Lloyd's Register at Shipping:
Colonel E S Wlbilu (b) Volunfarv service 28 vessels of 7 872 tons gross
Diplomatic Representation DELETIONS
Prefix to Ships' Names
Defence Adviser in London 1 987 Chui. Ndovu
Colonel B M Kurutu KNS 1 988 Simba
2"NYAYO" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—MISSILE) 3 BROOKE MARINETYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT- -MISSILE)
Name No Builders Commissioned Name No Builders Commissioned
NYAYO P3126 Vosper Thornvcroft 23Julv 1987 MADARAKA P3121 Brooke IVIarine, Lowestoft 16June1975
UMOJA P3127 VosperTfiornycroft 16 Sep 1987 JAMHURI P3122 Brooke IVIarine, Lowestoft 16June1975
HARAMBEE P3123 Brooke IVIarine, Lowestoft 22 Aug 1975
Displacement, tons: 310 light, 400 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 86 26 9 1 3(56 7 1 « 82 « 2 4) Displacement, tons: 1 20 standard, 1 45 full load
Main macfiinery: 4 Paxman Valenta 18 RP 200CM diesels, 2—100 hp electric motors for slow Dimensions, feet (metres): 107 20 5 6 ('J2 6 6 7 ? 7;
speed patrolling, 8 200 hp, 4 shafts
1 Main machinery: 2 Paxman Valenta 16-cyl diesels, 5 400 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, l<nots: 40 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 8 knots Speed, knots: 25 5 Range, miles: 2 500 at 2 knots 1
Complement: 40 Complement: 21 (3 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4Melara/Matra Otomat Mk II (2 twin), mertial guidance, active radar homing
OTO Missiles: SSM 4 Israeli Industries Gabriel II, optical /active radar guidance with semi -active homing
to 180 km (97 nm) 9 Mach, warhead 200 kg, sea-skimmer
at to 37 km (20 nm) at 0.7 Mach, warhead 75 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)l&2. 85" elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km ('6 6 nm) Guns: 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm GCM AO (twin), 85' elevation, 650 rounds/mmute to 1 km fS 4
anti -surface: 12 km (6 5 nm) anti aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg nm) anti-surface. 3 km (1 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 36 kg
2 Oetlikon/BMARC 30 mm GCM-A02 (twin), 85 elevation, 650 rounds/minute to 10 km (54 Radars: Navigation Decca AC 1 226, band, range 89 km (48 nm) I
nm) anti-surface, 3 km f 7 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 36 kg Fire control Selenia RTN 1 OX, l/J band
2 Oetlikon/BMARC 20 mm A41 A, 50' elevation, 800 rounds/mmute to 2 km, weight of shell
24 kg Programmes: Ordered 10 May 1973 Madaraka launched 28 January 1975, Jamhuri 14 March
Countermeasures: Decoys 2 Wallop Barricade 18-barreHed launchers. Stockade and Palisade 975, Haiambee 2 May 1 975
1
rockets Modernisation: Madaiaka (1 981 ), Harambee (1 982). Jamhuii (1 983) all received SSM, new guns
Fire control: CAAIS 450 (using Ferranti FM 600 E computer) action data automation
1 and an optronic director
Radars: Surface search Plessey AWS-4, E/F band; range 101 km (55 nm)
Navigation Decca AC 1 226, band, range 89 km (48 nm)
I
Fire control Marconi/Ericsson ST802, band I
Signaal423; l/J band
Programmes: Ordered in September 1984 Sailed in company from the UK 29 March 988 1
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7/1987. W Sartor I
1 BROOKE MARINETYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-MISSILE)
Name No Buildeis Commissioned
MAMBA P3100 Brooke Marine, Lowestoft 1 Feb1 974
Displacement, tons: 25 standard, 60 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 123 22.5 5 2(37.5 ' 69 ' 16)
Main machinery: 2 Paxman Ventura 1 6 cyl diesels; 4 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 3 300 at 13 knots
Complement: 25 (3 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Israeli Industries Gabriel II; optical/active radar guidance with semi-active homing
to 37 km (20 nm) at 7 Mach, warhead 75 kg
'
I. Guns: 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm GCM-A02 (twin), 85" elevation. 650 rounds/minute to 10 km
(5 4 nm) anti-surface, 3 km ('7 6 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 36 kg
Radars: Navigation Decca AC 226, band, range 89 km (48 nm)
1 1
Firecontrol Selenia RTN 10X. l/J band
Programmes: Laid down 1 7 February 1 972
Modernisation: In 1 982 missiles new gunnery equipment and an optronic director fitted
NYAYO 9/1987. JohnCalIrs
2 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
KIONGOZI I
1
Displacement, tons: 55 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 73.8 » 17.4 x 5.9 (22.5 » 5.3 ' 18)
Main machinery: 2 Kelvin TAS-6 diesels; 560 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 4 plus 4 pilots
Comment; Built by Akerboom, Leyden. Netherlands First delivered early 1 983 Primarily intended
as pilot craft with a patrol capability. MAMBA (hrtn
344 KENYA — Introduction/ KOREA (DPR) —Submarines
NGAMIA 2 CUSTOMS CRAFT
Measurement,
M,mw No Builders Commissioned
tons: 298 grt
Dimensions, teet (metres): 115,8 - 30 5 M 8 (35 3 93 3
MLIIMZI — Cheverton, Cowes Oct 1982
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 1 200 hp, 1 shaft
• •
9)
MCHUNGUZI ^ Cheverton, Cowes Oct 1982
Speed, knots: 14
Displacement, tons: 25
Dimensions, feet (metres): 55 8 14 4 4 9('/7 « 44 15)
Mam machinery: 2 diesels, 688 bhp
Comment: Tug built in 1 969 Acquiied from merchant marine in 1 982
Speed, knots: 7 1
Complement: 8
CUSTOMS/POLICE CRAFT
3 PATROL CRAFT
Comment: One 1 4 m and two 1 2 m craft ordered from Performance Workboats, Topsham in June
1 986 All delivered in 987 The larger craft is used at Mombasa, the other two on Lake Victoria
1
KOREA, Democratic People's Republic (North)
Bases Strength of the Fleet
Minister of People s Armed Forces East coast Wonsan (mam), Mayang-do, Cha-ho (submarines) Type Active
Geneial Chin-u Mmof bases, Na|in, San]in-dong, Kimchaek. Yohon, Songjon, Submarines— Patrol 21
Pando, Munchon-up, Namae-ri, Kosong-up, Frigates 3
West coast: Nampo (main). Pjpa-got (submarines) Fast Attack Craft— Missile 32
Minor bases. Yogampo-ri, Tasa-ri, Sohae-ri, Chodo, Sunwi-do, Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 168
Pupo n, Sagon-ii Fast Attack Craft — Gun 157
A number of these bases have underground berthing facilities Patrol Craft 40
Administration Amphibious Craft 141
Minesweepers 23
Commander Navy
of tfie
Vice Admiral Pang Cho! Kay
Mercantrle Marine
Lloyd s Register of Shipping
Maritime Coastal Security Force 11 vessels of 405 777 tons gross
In addition to the Navy there is a Coastal and Port Security Police
Force which would be subordinate to the Navy in war It is reported DELETIONS
that the strength of this force is one "Sariwan class PGF, 10 15
"
(a) 1989 37 000 officers and men (40 000 reserves) "Chong-Ju" patrol craft and 90 100 patrol boats of the Sin Note: Changes to the order of battle represent the most
(b) 5 years' national service Hung", "Kimjin" and "Yongdo classes "
up-to-date information available
SUBMARINES
Note: Up to 20 small submarines reported as built in North Korea since 1 974 Some have a length 1 34 5 ft (47 m)
17 Ex-CHIIMESE and NORTH KOREAN "ROMEO" CLASS (PATROLTYPE)
Displacement, tons: 400 surfaced; 1 800 dived
1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 251 9 « 23 9 ' 18
76 e
( 7 J•
5 5;
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 2 Type 37D diesels, 4 000 bhp,
2 electric motors, 4 000 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 5 surfaced, 3 dived Range, miles: 9 000 at 9
1
knots suifaced
Complement: 54 (10 officers)
Torpedoes: 8 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stem)
21 14
probably Soviet Type 53, active/passive homing up to 20 km
i 1 / nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Mines: 28 in lieu of torpedoes
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate. band I
Sonars: Tamil 5L, hull-mounted, active
Feniks hull-mounted, passive
Programmes: Two transferred from China 1973, two in 1974and
three in 1975 First three of class built in North Korea in 1975
Local building at Mayang-do piovided two more in 1976,
Programme now seems to be running at about one every two
yearsOne reported sunk in February 985 Last one launched in 1
March 1987
Operational: Stationed on east coast and occasionally operate in
Sea of Japan
Opinion: By modern standards these will be basic attack
submarines with uirtually no anti-submarine performance or
potential
"ROMEO" Class
4 Ex-SOVIET "WHISKEY" CLASS (PATROLTYPE)
Displacement, tons; 080 surfaced 1 1 350 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres): 249 3 21 3 •
16 1
(76 49}65
Main machinery: 2 Type 37D dieseis, 4 000 bhp 2 electric
motors 2 700 hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 18 surfaced, 14 dived Range, miles: 1 3 000 at 8
knots surfaced
Complement: 54
Torpedoes: 6 —
21 in I'SJJmmj tubes (4 bow, 2 stern) 12 (or 24
mines) probably obsolescent Soviet types
Radars: Surface search Snoop Plate, band I
'WHISkL Mj...
Sonars: Herkulls, hull-mounted passive array
Operational: Stationed on west coast opposite Yellow Sea,
Programmes: Two transferred in 1960, two in 1962 First four probably from Pipa-got naval base Used mostly for training and
were replaced by four more in 1 974 coming to the end of their useful lives
Frigates Light forces / KOREA (DPR) 345
FRIGATES 4"S0JU" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT MISSILE)
Displacement, tons: 220 full load
1 "SOHO" CLASS Dimensions, feet (metres): 141 > 24 6 « 5.6(43' 75 ' 1.7)
Main machinery: 3 M503A Type diesels, 1 2 000 shp; 3 shafts
Displacement, tons: 600 standard. 845 1 1 full load Speed, knots: 34
Dimensions, feet (metres): 246 49 2 « Mb (75 » 15 ^ 3 8) Missiles: SSM 4 SS N 2 Styx; active radar/IR homing to 46 km ('25 fmij at 9Mar,h, warhead 500
Main macfiinery: 2 diesels. 2 sfiafts kg HE
Speed, knots: 27 Guns: 4 -30mmAKM 30 (2 twin)
Complement: 190
Comment: North Korean built and enlarged version of "Osa" class First completed inl981.Fourin
Missiles: 4 SS-N-2A Styx; radar/IR homing to 46 km (25 nm)
0.9 Macfi; warhead 500 kgat service by 1 985 when the programme may have terminated
Guns: 1
— 3.9 in (100 mm)lb&: 40' elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm), weight of shell
13 5 kg.
—
2 37 mm/63 (twin). 80' elevation; 160 rounds/minute to 9 km (4 9 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
8 Ex-SOVIET "KOMAR" and 8 "SOHUNG" CLASSES
—
4 25 mm/60 (quad). 85" elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 6nm). weight of shell 0.34 kg (FASTATTACK CRAFT- MISSILE)
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1 200 5-tubed fixed launchers; range 1 200 m; warhead 34 kg.
Displacement, tons: 75 standard. 85 full load
Programmes: Built at Najin Shipyard: laid down 1980; commissioned 1 983. Dimensions, feet (metres): 87 9 20 3 4 9 (26 8 •
62 15) ("Sohung")
Structure: This appears to be a short fat version of the "Na)in" class but few details are available Main machinery: 4 M50 diesels; 4 800 bhp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 400 at 30 knots
Complement: 1 9
Missiles: SSM: 2 SS-N-2A Styx, active radar/IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead
2 "NAJIN" CLASS 500 kg HE
Guns: 2 25 mm/80— (twin), 85' elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km ^ 7 6 nm). weight of shell 34
3025 3026 kg
Radars: Surface search Square Tie, I band, range 73 km (40 nm)
IFF Ski Pole Dead Duck
Displacement, tons: 500 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 - 32 8 » 8 9 (100 10-2 7) Programmes: Ten "Komar" class transferred by USSR, all still in service but with wood hulls
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 5 000 bhp, 2 shafts 1 replaced by steel The "Sohung class is a North Korean copy of the "Komar" class,
"
first built in
Speed, knots: 26 Range, miles: 4 000 at 14 knots 1 980 81 and will replace the obsolete "Komar"" craft in due course
Complement: 180
Missiles: SSM, 2 SS-N2A Styx. radar/IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 500 kg
H E Replaced torpedo tubes on at least one ship
—
Guns: 2 3 9 in (100 mm)/5&, 40° elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm), weight of shell
13 5kg
—
4 57 mm/80 (2 twin), 85° elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute to 6 km /.S 2 nm). weight of shell 2 8 kg
—
4 25 mm/60 (2 twin), 85' elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3km (1 6 nm). weight of shell 34
kg
—
8 14 5 mm
(4 twin) MGs, anti-aircraft
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 1 200 5-tubed fixed launchers, range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth charges: 2 projectors, 2 racks
Mines: 30 (estimated).
Radars: Air search Slim Net; E/F band
Surface search; Skin Head, band, range 37 I km (20 nm)
Pot Head;band. I
Fire control: Pot Drum, H/l band
IFF. Ski Pole
Sonars: One hull-mounted type "KOMAR"" Class
One VDS type
Programmes: Built in North Korea, First completed 1 973, second completed 1 975
3 "SARIWAN (TRAL)" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
725 726 727
Displacement, tons: 600 standard, 650 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 203 7 23 9 7 8 (62 1 7 3-24) -
Mam machinery: 2 diesels, 3 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 21
Complement: 65-70
-Q ;;^^>F Guns: —
3 9 in (100 mm)/56. 40' elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm), weight
1 of shell
13 5kg
2—37 mm/63 (twin), 80" elevation; 1 60 rounds/ minute to 9 km (4 9 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
NAJIN" Class (Not to scale) 12/16—14 5mm (3/4quad) MGs (possibly ZPU-4 type)
Depth charges: 2 rails
Mines: 30
Radars: Surface search Skin Head; I band; range 37 km (20 nm)
Navigation Don 2, I band, range 27 km (15 nm)
IFF Ski Pole or Yard Rake
Sonars: Hull-mounted type.
Comment: Built in North Korea in the mid-1 960s Design similar to that of obsolete Soviet "Tral"
LIGHT FORCES class Another of the class is the Flagship of the Maritime Coastal Security Forces
Note: There are reports of a new Mdyang" class large gun armed patrol craft Only one in service so
far
8Ex-SOVIET"OSAI"and4Ex-CHINESE"HUANGFEN"CLASSES
(FASTATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Displacement, tons: 65 standard, 21 full load
1
-!D -^ -^L^d ^/
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 27 9 ' 26,6 ' 53(39 8
Main machinery: 3 M503A diesels; 1 2 000 bhp; 3 shafts
1 18)
"SARIWAN Class
7
Speed, knots: 38 Range, miles: 800 at 30 knots (Not to scale)
Complement: 30
Missiles: SSM 4 SS N-2A Styx; active radar/IR homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 10"TAECHONG" CLASS (LARGE PATROLCRAFT)
500 kg HE
—
Guns: 4 30 mm/65 (2 twin); 85 elevation, 500 lounds/minute to 5 km (2 7 nm). weight of shell Displacement, tons: 40 standard, 1 65 full load
1
54 kg Dimensions, feet (metres): 145 18 7 9 (44 2 -55-24) -
Radars: Surface search Square Tie, band; range 73 km (40 nm) I Main machinery: Diesel engines
Fire control: Drum Tilt; H/l band —
Guns: 2 57 mm/70 (twin), 90° elevation, 120 rounds/minute to 8 km (4 4nm). weight of shell 2 8
IFF High Pole Square Head kg
—37 mm/63, 85' elevation, 60 rounds/minute to 4 km (2 2 nm). weight of shell 7 kg.
1 1
Programmes: Twelve "OSA I
"
class transferred in 1 968 and four more in 1 972-83 Eight deleted so 2—25 mm/60 (twin), 85 elevation, 270 rounds/minute to 3 km (1 .6 nm): weight of shell 0.34 kg.
far Four "Huangfen "
class acquired in 1 982 4 14 5mm (2twin) MGs
A/S mortars: 2 RBU 200 5 tubed trainable fixed launchers, range 200 m, warhead 34 kg
1 1
Depth charges: 2 racks
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, band I
IFF High Pole A Square Head
Sonars: Tamir 2; hull-mounted; active
Comment: North Korean class of mid- 1 970s design but still being built
"OSA I" Class "TAECHONG" Class (Not to scale)
346 KOREA (DPR) /Light forces
6 Ex-CHINESE "HAINAN" CLASS (LARGE PATROLCRAFT) 3"CHODO" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons: 375 standard, 392 full load Displacement, tons: 1 30 estimated
Dimensions, feet (metres): 192 8 23 6 « 14 (58 8 7 2 4 3) 1 Dimensions, feet (metres): 140 -19-8 5 (42 7 5 8 2 6) •
Main machinery: 4 Type 9D diesels, 8 800 hp, 4 shafts Main machinery: 4 diesels. 6 000 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 5 Range, miles: 1 300 at 1 5 knots Speed, knots: 25 Range, miles: 2 000 at 1 knots
Complement: 69 Complement: 40
Guns: 4 57 mm/70 (2 twin), 85" elevation; 120 rounds/mmute to 2 km (6 5 nm). weight of 1 shell Guns: 3 in ^ 76 mm^/60 automatic; 85' elevation, 1 20 rounds/minute
1 to 7 km (3 8 nm), weight of
6 3 kg shell 16 kg
—
4 25 mm/80 (2 twin). 85 fltvalion, 270 lounds/minute to 3 km /; 6 nm), weight of shell 34 2 — 37 mm/63; 85' elevation, 60 rounds/mmute to 4km (2 2 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
1
kg 4 — 25 mm/60 (2 twin), 85 elevation, 270 lounds/mmute to 3 km (7 6 nm), weight of shell 34
A/S mortars: 4 RBU 1 200 5 tubed launchers, range 1 200 m, warhead 34 kg kg
Depth charges: 2 protectors. 2 racks Radars: Surface search Skin Head, t band, range 37 km (20 nm)
Mines: Laying capability IFF Ski Pole
Radars: Surface search Pot Head: band I
Sonars: Hull-mounted, active search and attack, high frequency Comment; Built m North Korea in mid-1 960s-
Comment: Transferred in 1975 (2). 1976(2). 1978(2)
John Howe (not to scale)
"HAINAN Class 1976
20SOVIETand NORTH KOREAN "SOI" CLASSES
(LARGE PATROLCRAFT)
Displacement, tons: 70 light, 21 5 normal1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 37 8 19 7 5 9 ('42 - 6
1 •
18)
Main machinery: 3 Type 40D diesels, 7 500 bhp; 3 shafts
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 00 at 1 3 knots 1 1
"CHODO Class
Complement: 31
Guns: 1 — 85 mm/52, 85" elevation, 18 rounds/mmute to
km (8 nm), weight of shell 9 5 kg 1 5
2 — 37 mm/63 (twin), 80' elevation, 160 rounds/minute to 9 km (4 9 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
4 — 25 mm/60 (2 twin), 85' elevation; 270 rounds/minute to 3 km / 7 6 nm); weight of shell 34
kg
4—14 5 mm North Korean MGs 4 Ex-CHINESE "SHANTOU" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, band I
Navigation Don 2, band, range 27 km ( 15 nm)
I
Displacement, tons: 80
IFF Ski Pole or Dead Duck
Dimensions, feet (metres): 83 5 1 9 6 5 ('25 5 5 S 2; •
Sonars: Tamil 2, hull-mounted, active
Main machinery: 4 diesels, 3 000 bhp, 4 shafts , _-
Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 500 at 28 knots, 750 at 5 knots 1
Comment: Eight tiansfeired by the USSR in early 1 960s, with RBU 200 ASW rocket
1 launchers and
Complement: 17
depth charges instead of the 85 mm and 37 mm guns Remainder built in North Korea to modified
Guns: 4 — 37 mm/63 (2 twin), 80 elevation, 1 60 lOunds/minute to Qkm (4 9 nm), weight of shell
design (possibly called "Soman class) and all have piobably now been similarly modified
"
7 kg
4—12 7 mm (2 twin) MGs
2 —3
(76 mm) (twin) recoilless
in rifles
Depth charges: 8
Radars: Surface search Skin Head, I band, range 37 km (20 nm)
Comment: Transferred from China in 1 968 Sometimes called "Swatow* class.
€. -
y&..
Soviet "SO 1" Class (guns differ in North Korean version)
"SHANTOU" Class (Not to scale)
15 "SHANGHAI II" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons: 20 standard, 55 full load
1 1
2"K-48"CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 28 18 5 6 (-JS 1 55 •
? 7/
Main machinery: 2 M50F4 diesels. 2 400shp
2— 1 2D6 Type diesels, 820 hp, 4 shafts Displacement, tons: (estimated)1 1
1
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 800 at 17 knots Dimensions, feet (metres): 25 8 4 9 /3e ?
1 55 7 SJ 1
Complement: 25 Main machinery: 2 diesels, 4/5 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Guns: 4 37 mm/63 Speed, knots: 24
(2 twin), 80 elevation, 160 rounds/mmute to 9 km (4 9 nm), weight of shell
7 kg
Guns: 1 Chinese 3 in (76 mm) 150, 85" elevation, 18 rounds/mmute to 1 2 8 km (6 9 nm), weight of
4—25 mm/60 shell 5 9 kg
(2 twin), 85' elevation, 270 rounds/mmute to 3 km (-Z 6 nm), weight of shell 34
kg
3—37 mm/63, 85" elevation, 1 60 rounds/mmute to 4km (2 2 nm), weight of shell 7 kg
2 — 3 in (76 mm) recoiless rifles
4/6—14 5 mm (2/3 twin) MGs
Depth charges: 8
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, band I
Mines: IFF Ski Pole
Rails can bemines fitted for 1
Radars: Surface search Pot Head, band I or Skin Head, I band, range 37 km (20 nm)
Comment: Built in North Korea m late 1 950s Operational status doubtful
Comment: Acquired from China since 1 967
"SHANGHAI II- Class •K-48" Class
Lightforces - Amphibious forces/ KOREA (DPR) 347
66"CHAHO" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT GUN) 3 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons; 82 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 85 3 6 6(26 '58^2)
« 19 « Displacement, tons: 45 standard; 1 70 full load
1
Mam machmery: 4 M50diesels, 4 800sfip; 4 shafts Dimensions, feet (metres): 3 8 22 4 9 ("34 7 « 6 7
1 1 15)
Speed, knots: 40 Mam machinery: 3 IV1503A diesels, 2 000 blip, 3 shafts 1
Complement: 1 2 Speed, knots: 45 Range, miles; 460 at 42 knots, 850 at 30 knots
Guns: 1 BM 21 multiple rocket launcher 4—1 4 5 mm (2 twin) MGs Complement: 23
Radars: Surface search. Pol Head. I band. Guns: 4 USSR 30 min/65 (2 twin) automatic, 85" elevation, 500 rounds/minute to 5 km (2.7 nm),
weight of shell 54 kg
Comment: Reported as building in North Korea since 1 974 Based on "P 6" hull Three transfer red to Torpedoes: 4 21 m (533 mm) tubes Soviet Type 53; pattern active/passive homing up to 20 km
Iran in April 1987 ( 1 1 nm) at up to 45 knots, warhead 400 kg
Depth charges; 1 2
Radars: Surface search Pot Drum. H/l band
Fire control Drum Tilt, H/l band
IFF High Pole A Sguare Head
Comment; Transferred in 1 968
"CHAHO" Class
Soviet' SHERSHEN '
Class
52 "CHOIMG-JIN" and 3 "CHONG-JU" CLASSES
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT- GUN)
Displacement, tons: 80 full load 15 "IWON" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
Dimensions, feet (metres); 90 9 ' 20 5 9 ^27 7 6 / 18) •
1394 22 3 62('42 5 68 19) ("Chong-Ju' class)
•
Displacement, tons: 25
Main machinery: 4 IV150 diesels, 4 800 shp, 4 shafts
Dimensions, feet (metres): 63 2 5 79 2 J 7 1 ("
/ 5J
Speed, knots: 40
Main machinery; 3 M50 diesels, 3 600 bhp, 3 shafts
Complement: 10/1 2 estimated
Guns: 1 —85 mm/52: 85" elevation, 18 rounds/minute to 15 km (8nm), weight of shell 9 5 kg
Speed, knots: 45
Guns; 4 — 25 mm (2 twin)
4 or 8 —
1 4 5 mm(2 or 4 twin) MGs ("Chong-Jin ") Multiple rocket launcher and quad 5 M mm
Torpedoes: 2 21 in (533mm) tubes
("Chong-Ju ")
Radars: Surface search Skin Head, band, range 37 km (20 nm)
km (20 nm)
I
Radars; Surface search Skin Head, I band; range 37
Navigation One set
IFF Dead Duck
Comment: Particulars similar to "Chaho" class of which this is an improved version Building began
"
about 1 975 About one third reported to be a hydrofoil development. A further class, "Chong-Ju
(an enlarged ""Chong-Jin"") started building in 1 985
Comment: Built in North Korea in late 1 950s Similar to older Soviet "P 2" class design
32 SOVIET AND CHINESE "P6" CLASS
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT TORPEDO)
and 12 "SINPO" CLASS (SINNAM) (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons: 64 standard, 73 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres); 85 3 20 - 4 9 ('26 6 - ; 7 5)
Main machinery: 4 M50F4 diesels, 4 800 bhp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 45 Range, miles: 450 at 30 knots, 600 at 1 5 knots "IWON"" Class (Not to scale)
Complement: 5 1
Guns; 4 — 25 mm/80 (2 twin) (original) 2 — 37 mm (others) 6 — 14 5 mm MGs ( "Sinpo" class)
Torpedoes; 2 — 21 in f'53,3mm^ tubes (in some) "Sinpo" class has no tubes
Depth charges; 8 in some
Radars: Surface search Skin Head; I band; range 37 km (20 nm)- 88'KUSONG", "SIN HUNG" and 30 "MOD SIN HUNG" CLASSES
IFF Dead Duck. High Pole (FASTATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
Comment; There is a growing number of the "Sinpo" class with local building programme in hand of
Displacement, tons: 35
a modified form Originally 27 ""P 6"' class were transferred by the USSR and 15 from China
"
Dimensions, feet (metres); 60 5 5 |'7S 3 54 7 7/ 1 1
Pennant numbers in 400 series The "Sinpos"" are replacing the "P 6s Main machinery: 2 M50 diesels, 2 400 bhp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots; 40
Guns; 4— 14 5 mm (2 twin) MGs
Torpedoes: 2 18 in (457 mm) or 2 21 m (533 mm) tubes —
Radars; Surface search: Skin Head, band, range 37 km (20 nm). I
IFF Dead Duck.
Comment: "Ku Song* and "Sin Hung* built in North Korea mid-1950s to 1970 Frequently
operated on South Korean border All resemble the Soviet "D-3* class of late 1940s The two
classes are apparently very similar A modified version of *Sin Hung* with hydrofoils built from
1981 to 1985,
"SIN HUNG* Class (Not to scale)
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Note; 25 LCMs including 16 ""Hungnam" class now in service with others building in North Korea.
Used on South Korean border.
8 "HANTAE" CLASS (LSMs)
"SINPO "Class Comment; Begun about 1 980 1 64 ft (50 m) long and capable of carrying three or four medium
tanks. Continuing programme
348 KOREA (DPR) / Amphibious forces— KOREA (REPUBLIC) / Introduction
100 "NAMPO" CLASS MINESWEEPERS
Displacement, tons; 82 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 2 20 « 6 ('27 7 6 >• 7 18)
23 "YUKTO" CLASS
Main machinery: 4 M50 diesels, 4 800 bhp; 4 shafts
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 375 at 40 knots Comment: Of North Korean design probably built within the last five years and have replaced the
Complement: 1 9 ex-Soviet "KN-14" class
Guns: 4 14 5mm (2 twin) MGs
Radars; Surface search Pot Head. I band
Comment: A class of assault landing craft, with retractable ramp in bows, based on a "P 6" hull
Building began about 1975 Four have probably been deleted due to damage Numbers
or fiv/e
uncertain Also used for patrol duties with bow doors welded shut
SERVICE FORCES
Note: One "Kowan" class AS R built recently for submarine rescue, possibly catamaran construction
Five to ten large trawlers and small cargo vessels used as store ships Some of the trawlers operate as
AGIs on the South Korean border where several have been sunk over the years In addition many
ocean going commercial vessels are used for carrying weapons and ammunition worldwide in
support of international terrorism
"NAMPO' Class (Not to scale)
8 "HAIMCHON" CLASS (LCUs)
Comment: Built m North Korea of about 50 ft with 2 MGs
1 I
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K-
i
z:^ r I I I I I I I I i^r
HANCHON Class (Not to scale) AG 469
I 1 987. van Ginderen Collection
KOREA, Republic (South)
Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Ministet ol National Detence: (a) 1989 28 000 Navy, 23 000 Marine Corps Type Active Building
Oh Ja-Bok (b) 3 years' (Navy) national service with a proportion of ratings (Proposed)
and all marines being volunteers (35 000 total) Submarines 3( + 2) 1 (2)
Destroyers 9 (8)
Frigates 7 —
Headquarters' Appointments Corvettes 24 2
Bases Fast Attack Craft--Missile 11 —
Chief of Naval Operations Fast Attack Craft--Patrol 68 —
Admiral Kim Chong Ho Major Chinhae (Fleet HO), Pukpyong (1st Fleet) Minehunters 1 2
First Vice Chief Naval Operations Minor Cheju, Mokpo, Mukho, Pohang, Inchon (2nd Fleet), Pusan Minesweepers 8 —
Vice Admiral Kim Hyung Jin (3rd Fleet) LSTs 8 —
Commandant Marine Corps Aviation Pohang, Chinhao LSMs 7 —
Lieutenant General Park Koo LCUs 16 —
Commander Naval Operations
II
Command Salvage Ships 2 —
Vice Admiral Chong Yong Kun Tankers 6 —
Commandant Naval Academy Tugs 11 —
Rear Admiral Hwang Choi Koo
Organisation
Survey Ships and Craft 7 —
In 1986 the Navy was reorganised into three Fleets, each
Coast Guard 54+ —
commanded by a Rear Admiral, whereas the Marines retain two
Divisions and one brigade plus smaller and support units From
Operational Commands October 1 973 the RoK Marine Force was placed directly under the
RoK Navy command with a Vice Chief of Naval Operations for
Commander First Fleet Marine Affairs replacing the Commandant of Marine Corps The
Rear Admiral Choe Kun Marine Corps was re-established as an independent service on
Commander Second Fleet
II
1 November 1987
DELETIONS
Rear Admiral Kim Sung Duk
Commander Third Fleet Destroyers
Rear Admiral Kim Man Chong
Commandant General. First Marine Division 1 987-88 Chung Mu. Pusan
Pennant Numbers
Major General Choi Kap Jin
Commandant General. Second Marine Division Pennant numbers are changed at unspecified intervals The
Major General Park Hwan In Frigates
numbers and 4 are not used as they are unlucky
1 986-87 Kyong Nam. Kyong Puk
1 988 Jonnam. Che Ji; old (
Diplomatic Representation Mercantile Marine
Amphibious Forces
Defence Attache London.
in Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Colonel Dok Hoon Kim 1 930 vessels of 7 333 704 tons gross 1987 Mulkae?!
Submarines— Destroyers/ KOREA (REPUBLIC) 349
SUBMARINES
Note: Plans for a 500 ton "KSS-2' class seem to have been shelved in favour of an order for three or four HDWType 209/1 200 Reported that uptothree were ordered in February 1 988, the first to be built in
Germany and the second and third at Daewoo, Okpo. At least nine will eventually be required, enabling each Fleet to have three but the final total may be up to twice that number. First delivery expected in
1991
3 "KSS 1 TOLGORAE" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 50 surfaced, 1 1 75 dived
Torpedoes: 2 406 mm tubes —
Sonars: Krupp Atlas, hull-mounted, passive search, high
frecjuency ^h^'
Comment: First in service in 1983 and the last two in 1988
Limited endurance, for use only in coastal waters It has been
reported that two smaller 70 ton "Kosmos" type are also in
ja«K
\
1
'r^
TOLGORAE Class J1/J985. G Jacobs
DESTROYERS
Note: The ageing destroyer force IS overdue for replacement It is reported that eight new construction ships are to be built in Korea of 3 500-4 000 tons displacement First to be completed in 1 992 and the last
in1999. The ships will have two quadruple Harpoon, two Sea Sparrow, two OTO Melara 76 mm/62, four Emerlec 30 (two twin), six 324 mm (2 triple) torpedo tubes and a helicopter Electronic systems to
include Marconi S 1 810 search radar. S 1 802 fire control radars and Ferranti WSA 423 action data automation with Rademac oplronic directors.
7 Ex-US "GEARING (FRAM and I II)" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CHUNG BUK (ex-USSC/7era//ef DD805) DD 91 5 Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine 12 June 1944 29 Oct 1944 9 Jan 1945
JEON BUK (ex-USS Everett F Larson DD 830) DD 91 6 Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine 4 Sep 1944 28 Jan 1945 6 Apr 1945
TAEJON (ex USS/VewDD818) DD 91 9 Consolidated Steel Corporation 14 Apr 1945 18 Aug 1945 5 Apr 1946
KWANG JU (ex-USS Richard E Kraiis DD 849) DD 921 Bath Iron Works Corporation. Bath, Maine 31 July 1945 2 Mar 1946 23 May 1946
KANGWON (ex USS William R ElushDDT\4) DD 922 Federal SB and D D Co. Newark 19 Oct 1944 8 July 1945 21 Sep 1945
KYONG Kl (ex-USS A/ewman/C Peiry DD 883) DD 923 Consolidated Steel Corporation 10 Oct 1944 17 Mar 1945 26 July 1945
JEON JU (ex USSflosefsDD876) DD 925 Consolidated Steel Corporation 3 June 1944 20 Nov 1944 26 Mar 1945
Displacement, tons: 2 425 standard, 3 470 full load approx
Dimensions, feet (metres): 390 5 41 2 •
19
(•7 79 . 72 6 ' 5.8)
Main machinery: 2 General Electric geared turbines, 60 000 shp,
Babcock & Wilcox boilers, 39 8 kg/cm', 454 C
2 shafts 4
Speed, knots: 32 5 Range, miles: 3 275 at 1 1 knots, 975 at 32
knots
Complement: 280
Missiles: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad)
launchers 0(all except DD 923 and 925); active radar homing
to 130 km (70 nm) at 9 Mach, warhead 227 kg JEON BUK (Scale 1 1 200), Ian Sturton
A/S Honeywell ASROC octuple launcher (DD 923 and 925);
pre-programmed inertial flight to 1 610kmf'76 nm). pay load
Mk 46 torpedo
Guns: 4 or 6—5 m (!27 mm)/38 (2 twin) Mk 38 (3 twin in DD
915-916) 0, 85" elevation, 15 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm)
anti- surface; 11 km (6 nm} anti-aircraft, weight of shell 25kg
2 USN/Bofors 40 mm/56 (twin) (except DD 91 5 and 91 6), 45"
elevation;160 rounds/minute to 1 1 km f'6 nm) anti -surface, 6
km (3 3 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 9 kg
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Gatling
(except DD 923 and 925), 3 000 rounds/minule combined to
1 5 km
Emerson Electric 30 mm (DD 925 only), 80 elevation, 600
2
rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3 nm). weight of shell 35 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O Honeywell Mk
46: anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (6 nm) at
40 knots; warhead 44 kg.
A/S mortars: 2 USN Hedgehog Mk 11 fixed rocket launchers
DD 91 5 91 6) O, manually loaded, range 350 m, warhead 26
(
kg, 24 missiles
Depth charges: 1 Mk IX rack (DD 91 5-91 6)
Countermeasures: ESM: WLR-1; radar warning WJ 140 (DD 1
916)
Fire control: 1 Mk 37GFCS Mk 51 Mod 2 (except DD 91 5 and
1
916) (for 40 mm)
TAEJON (showing Harpoon and Gatlmg amidships) 1986. John Mortimer
Radars: Air search Lockheed SPS 40 (DD 921 has SPS 37);
E/F band; range 320 km (175 nm).
Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10 9; G band
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 25 O; l/J band
IFF:UPXl-12(DD919and921)
Sonars:SOS 29 (DD 91 5-91 6); hull-mounted; active search and
attack; high frequency.
Sangamo SOS 23 (remainder); active search and attack;
medium frequency
Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 31 6B Alouette III or 1 McDonnell
Douglas MD 500D O (all except DD 923 and 925)
Programmes: First pair on loan on 5 July 972 and 30 October 1
1972 respectively and by purchase 31 January 1977 Second
pair 23 February 977 by sale DD 922 by sale
1 July 1978 Last 1
pair by sale February/March 1 981
Modernisation: DD 915
and DD 916 were converted to radar
picket destroyers (DDR) in 1949 All subsequently modernised
under the US Navy's Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernisation
(FRAM) programme— first pair to FRAM II standards, others to
FRAM I
hangar and flight deck
Fitted with small helicopter
Anil ship torpedo tubes have been removed. In DD915and DD
919 the helicopter deck has been strengthened and in 925 two
30 mm guns have been positioned at the after-end. Harpoon
fitted in 1979 and some ships may still only carry two twin
launchers. Most are now Tacan and Satcom fitted
JEON JU (showing ASROC and 30 mm guns 1986
350 KOREA (REPUBLIC) / Destroyers — Frigates
2 Ex- US "ALLEN M. SUMNER (FRAM II)' CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
DAEGU (ex-USS Wallace L LinriDD102) DD 91 7 Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine Apr 1944 14 June 1944 8 Sep 1944
INCHON (ex-USS Oe Haven DD 727) DD 918 Federal S.B. & D.D. Co, Kearney, New Jersey Oct 1943 9Jan 1944 31 Mar 1944
Displacement, tons: 2 200 standard: 3 320 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 376 5 40 9 19
(114.8 12 4
5 8) •
Main machinery: 2 General Electric geared turbines, 60 OOOshp:
2 shafis 4 Baljcock& Wricox boilers: 39 8 kg/cm': 454"C
Speed, knots: 34 Range, miles: 4 500 at 1 6 knots
Complement: 235
Guns:6USN 5 in ('r27mmJ/38 (3 twrn) Mk 38: 85' elevation. 15
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface. 11 km ('6 nm)
anti-aircraft, weight of shell 25 kg
2 USN/Bofois 40 mm/56 (twin); 45' elevation; 160 rounds/
minuteto km (6nm) anti-surface; 6 km ("J^nm^ anti-aircraft;
1 1
"- #'
weight of shell 9 kg
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Catling
(DD 918). 3 000 rounds/minute combined to 1 5 km
Torpedoes: 6—324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes. Honeywell Mk «•#.
46, active/passive homing to 1 km ("6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead
1
44 kg, ««l«iW! f^"
A/S mortars: 2 USN Hedgehog Mk 11 fixed rocket launchers;
manually loaded, range 350 m, warhead 20 kg; 24 missiles
Countermeasures: Decoys: 2 Loral-Hycor RBOC 6 barrelled
Mk 33 launchers, range 4 km (2.2 nm)
Fire control: USIM Mk 37 for 127 mm gunnery, 2 Mk 51 for 40
mm gunnery DAE GU (as USS Wallace L Lind)
Radars: Air search Lockheed SPS 40 (DD917). E/F band, range
320 km (175 nm)
WestinghouseSPS37 (DD918). B/C band, range 556 km ("300
nm)
Surface search Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 0. G band 1
Fire control Western Electric Mk 25. I/J band Modernisation: Both ships were modernised under the US
IFF UPXl-12 Helicopters: 1 Aerospatiale SA 31 6B Aiouette III or 1 McDonnell Navy's Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernisation (FRAM II)
Sonars: Sangamo SOS 23. hull-mounted, active search and Douglas MD 500D programme
attack, medium frequency Structure: DD 91 7 fitted with strengthened helicopter deck and
Litton SOA 1 0. VDS. active/passive search, medium frequency Programmes: Transferred by sale December 1 973 hangar.
FRIGATES
7"ULSAN" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ULSAN FF961 Hyundai, Ulsan 8 Apr 1980 1 Jan 1981
SEOUL FF952 Hyundai, Ulsan 1984 30 June 1985
MASAN FF955 Korean Tacoma 26 Oct 1984 20 July 1985
KYONG BUK FF956 Daewoo, Okpo 1985 1986
CHUNG NAM FF957 Korea SEC, Pusan — 1985 1986
CHON NAM FF958 Hyundai, Ulsan 19 Apr 1988 June 1989
CHEJU FF959 Daewoo, Okpo — 1988 June 1989
Displacement, tons: 600 standard; 2 80 1 1 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 334 6 37 7 1 1 2
^702 115-34)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 General Electric LM 2500 gas
turbines, 54 400 hp, 2 MTU 6V 538 diesels,
1 6 800 hp; 2 shafts,
cp propellers
Speed, knots: 34, 18 on diesels Range, miles: 4 000 at 18
knots
Complement: 44 1 (16 officers)
Missiles: SSM 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (4 twin) ULSAN" Class (Scale 1 900). Ian Sturton
launchers O; active radar homing to 1 30 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach, warhead 227 kg
Guns; 2—3 in (76 mm)/62 OTO Melaia compact Q, 85"
elevation; 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm) anti-surface, 12
km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
8 Emerson Electric 30 mm (4 twin) (may be replaced in later
ships by Breda 40 mm/70 (twins)) 9, 80" elevation; 600
rounds/minute to 6 km (3 3 nm): weight of shell 35 kg
Torpedoes: 6— 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O, Honeywell Mk
46, active/passive homing to 1 1 \<.m(6nm) at 40 knots; warhead
44 kg
Depth charges: 1 2
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled
Mk36 launchers, range 4km (2 2 nm)
Nixie, towed torpedo decoy
ESM/ECM Intercept and lamming
Fire control: 2 Srgnaal Lirod optronic directors
Radars: Air/surface search Signaal DA 05 0; E/F band, range
1 37 km (75 nm} for 2 m^ target
Surface search Signaal ZW 06 0, I band; range 26 km (14 nm)
Fire control: Signal WM 28 ©, I/J band, range 46 km (25 nm)
Tacan SRN 15
Sonars: Signaal PHS 32, hull-mounted, active search and attack,
medium frequency
Programmes: Classified HDF-2000 There are few official details
of the construction programme and although
the names and
shipyards listed above pennant numbers may be
are correct, the
aligned with the wrong names More of the class may be built UlSMi (wiih.jiit Torpedo lubes) / / l^i.b'4 o Jdcoft.s
but there is no confirmation of this
Structure: Steel hull with aluminium alloy superstructure It is
possible that later unitsof the class may have Marconi radars and
Ferranti action data automation systems or this may be
confusion caused by these systems being fitted in the "Jupiter"
class corvettes
Corvettes- Land- based maritime aircraft/ KOREA (REPUBLIC) 351
CORVETTES
22 + 4 "DONGHAE" CLASS 2"HDC800' CLASS
Name No Builders Commissioned Displacement, tons: 950 full load
DONGHAE 711 Korea SEC, Pusan 1982 Dimensions, feet (metres): 256 2 31 5 8 5 ^/S / 96 2 6^
SU WON 712 Korea Tacoma 1983 Main machinery: CODOG, LM 2500 gas turbine, 27 200
1 hp, 2 MTU 1 2 V 956 TB 82 diesels;
AN YANG 713 Daewoo, Okpo 1983 6 40 hp, 2 shafts, cp propellers
1
KANG REUNG 715 Hyundai, Ulsan 1983 Speed, knots: 31 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 5 knots
MOK PO 756 Daewoo, Okpo 1983 Complement: 95(10 officers)
KYONG JU 757 Hyundai, Ulsan 1983
POHANG 758 Korea SEC, Pusan 1984 Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 m ('76 mm)l&2 compact O. 85" elevation; 85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km ("5 6
KUN-SAN 759 Korea Tacoma 1984 nm). weight of shell 6 kg
CHUNG JU 761 Korea Tacoma 1985 4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin) 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) Q
KIMCHON 762 Korea SEC, Pusan 1985 Torpedoes: 6— 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes O, Honeywell Mk 46
JIN JU 763 Hyundai, Ulsan 1986 Depth charges: 2 1
YOSU 765 Daewoo, Okpo 1986 Fire control: Radamec electro-optic sight
SUNCHON 766 Korea Tacoma 1987 Radars: Surface search Marconi 1810 0. band I
AM DONG 767 Korea SEC, Pusan 1987 Fire control Signaal WM
28 0. l/J band
WON JU 768 Daewoo, Okpo 1988 Sonars: Signaal PHS 32. hull-mounted, active search and attack; medium frequency
YEEKEE 769 Hyundai. Ulsan 1988
CHON AM — Korea Tacoma 1988 Programmes: A smaller version of the "Donghae" class and possibly a prototype which was found
JECHON — Korea SEC, Pusan 1988 to be too small Probably built at Korea Tacoma and Hyundai in the mid 1980s Names and numbers
SONGNAM — Daewoo, Okpo 1988 are uncertain.
BUCHON — Hyundai, Ulsan 1988
DAECHON — Korea Tacoma 1988
JIN HAE — Korea SEC, Pusan 1988
Displacement, tons: 1 180 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 289 7 32 8 9 5 ('SS 5 ' 10-2 9)
Main machinery: CODOG, LM 2500 gas turbine, 27 200 hp, 2 SEMT
1 Pielstick 1 2 PA6 V280
diesels, 6 800 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 32 Range, miles: 4 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement: 95 (10 officers)
Missiles: 2 Aerospatiale IVIM 38 Exocet (not in all) O, active radar homing lo 42 km (23 nm) at 9 'HDC 800" Class (Scale 1 900). Ian Stuiton
Mach; warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: 1 or 2 OTO Melara 3 in f'76 mm) 1^2 compact 0, 85' elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 1 6 km
(8 6 nm) anti-surface, MWm
(6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg
^^=*^^.^s
2 or 4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin) (may be replaced by Breda 40 mm/70 in later ships) 0, 80°
elevation;600 rounds/minute to 6 km (3.3 nm): weight of shell 35 kg
—
Torpedoes: 6 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes (not in all) G Honeywell Mk 46. active/passive
homing to km (6 nm) at 40 knots; warhead 44 kg
1 1
Depth charges: 1 2 (not in all)
Countermeasures: Decoys 4 MEL Protean fixed launchers. 36 grenades
2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6 -barrel led Mk 36 launchers (in some), range 4 km (2 2 nm)
ESM/ECM Intercept/jammer
Fire control: Ferranti WSA
423 Radamec electro-optic sight Signaal Mini Combat system
Radars: Surface search Marconi 1810 0; band; range 48 km (26 nm)
I
Navigation: Marconi 1 802; I band
Fire control: Signaal WM
28 0, l/J band, range 46 km (25 nm)
Sonars: Signaal PHS 32 (not m all), hull-mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency
Programmes: First laid down
1981 by Korea SEC The pennant number/name attribution
early
shown above is uncertain Four more of the class are scheduled for completion in 1 990.
Structure: It is probable that there are three groups specialising in anti-submarine, surface-to-
surface warfare and air defence The first group therefore have no Exocet, the last group have no
ASW equipment but may have Vulcan Gatling guns.
"HDC 800 Class 7987. Kotea Tacoma
SHIPBORNEAIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 1 2 Westland Super Navy Lynx
Operational speed: 1 25 knots (231 kmlh)
DONGHAE (Scale 1 900). Ian Sujiton Service ceiling: 12 000 ft (3 660m)
Range: 320 nm (593km)
Role/Weapon systems: Shipborne ASV helicopter to replace Alouette III, six ASW versions could
be ordered m 990 Sensors Ferranti Sea Spray Mk 3 radar and Racal ESM. Weapons: 4 BAe Sea
1
Skua missiles
Numbers/Type: 1 Aerospatiale SA 31 6B/SA 31 9B Alouette III
Operational speed: 1 3 knots (210kmlh)
1
Service ceiling: 500 ft fj 200 mj
1
Range: 290 nm (540 km)
Role/Weapon systems: Marine support helicopter, operated by RoK Marine Corps Sensors
None Weapons Unarmed
Numbers/Type: 10 McDonnell Douglas 500MD/ASW Defender
Operational speed: 1 9 knots (220 kmlh)
1
Service ceiling: 16 000 ft (4880 m)
Range: 203 nm (376km)
Role/Weapon systems: ASV/ASW shipborne and land-based helicopter which is replacing the
Alouette III Sensors Search radar. MAD Weapons ASW, 1 Mk 46 torpedo or depth bomb ASV;
2 ASl 2 missiles, rockets and 1 2 7 mm gun pod
LAND-BASED MARITIME AIRCRAFT
Numbers/Type: 20 Grumman S2A/F Tracker
Operational speed: 1 30 knots (241 kmlh)
Service ceiling: 25 000 ft (7 620m)
Range: 1 350 nm ('2 500 *m;
Role/Weapon systems: Maritime surveillance and limited ASW operations, coastal surveillance
and EEZ patrol. Sensors: Search radar. ECM Weapons ASW. torpedoes, depth bombs and mines
DONGHAE 7987. Korea SE.C ASV; underwing 1 27 mm rockets
352 KOREA (REPUBLIC) / Light forces
LIGHT FORCES Missiles: SSM: 2 General Dynamics Pomona Standard ARM launchers; anti-radiation homing to 56
km (35 rim) at 2 Mach, warhead 98 kg, 2 reloads
Guns: 1 USN 3 in (76mm)/50 Mk 34: 85 elevation: 50 rounds/minute to 1 2 8 km ("fi 9 nm^: weight
STACOMAPSMM 5TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT MISSILE) ol shell
1
6 kg
mm/60 Mk 3, 80' elevation: 1 20 rounds/minute to
Bofors 40 1 km (5 4 nm) anti -surface: 3 km
(J 6 nm) anti-aircraft: weight of shell 89 kg
Name No. Builders Commissioned
4 Browning 12,7 mm MGs
PAEKU52 PGIV1352 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. Taconid, Wabli 14Marl975
Fire control: USN Mk 63 Mod 29 for 76 mm gunnery.
PAEKU53 PGM 353 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co, Tacoma, Wash 14 Mai 1975
Radars: Surface search: Raytheon 1645, l/J band
PAEKU55 PGM355 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co, Tacoma, Wash 1 Feb 1976
Fire control Western Electric SPG 50: l/J band,
PAEKU56 PGM 356 Korea Tacoma Maiine 1 Feb 1976
IFF APX72
PAEKU57 PGM 357 Korea Tacoma Marine 1977
PAEKU58 PGM 358 Korea Tacoma Marrne 1977
Programmes: Former US "Ashevrlle" class patrol gunboat Launched 20 December 1969,
PAEKU59 PGM 359 Korea Tacoma Marrne 1977
transferred on 1 5 October 1 971 and arrived in South Korea in January 1972
PAEKU61 PGM 361 Korea Tacoma Marine 1978
Displacement, tons: 268 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 76 2 23 9 <ib(537 7 3 2 9)
1
Main machinery: 6 Avco Lycoming TF 35 gas turbines, 16 800shp: 2 shafts: cp propellers
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 2 400 at 8 knots
t 1
Complement: 32 {5 officers)
Missiles: SSM Dynamics Pomona Standard launchers ARM (PGM 352-355);
2 General
anti-iadiation homing(35 nm) at 2 Mach, warhead 98 kg, 2 reloads
to 56 km
4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (PGM 356 361 ), active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 9
Mach, waihead 227 kg
Guns: OTO Melara 3 in ("76 mm;/62 compact (PGM 356 361 ), 85' elevation: 85 rounds/minute to
1
16 km (8 6 nm) anti -surface: 12 km (6 5 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell 6 kg PAE KU 51 (old pennant number)
1 USN 3 in (76 mm) /50 Mk 34 (PGM 352-355);
85" elevation; 50 rounds/minute to 2 8 km (6 9 1
nm). weight of shell 6 kg
2 Emerson Electirc 30 mm (twin), 80 elevation, 600 rounds/minute to 6 km (3 2 nm). weight of
shell 35 kg 2 SOUTH KOREAN-BUILT "WILDCAT" CLASS
2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Countermeasures: Decoys Loral RBOC 4 barrelled Mk
33 launchers, range 4 km (2 2 nm)
Fire control: Mk 63 GFCS (PGM 352-355) Honeywell H 930 Mod (PGM 356 361 )
Radars: Air search: SPS 58, E/F band
Surface search: Marconi Canada HC 75, I km (48 nm)
band; range 88
Fire control. Western Electric SPG 50 or Westinghouse W-1 20, l/J band
Displacement, tons: 40 full load 1
Programmes: Tacoma desrgn desrgnatron was PSMM for multi-mission patrol ship Drmensions. feet (metres): 1089 22 6 7 9 (33 9 ' 6 9 • 2 4)
Structure: Aluminium hulls, based on the US Navy's "Ashevrlle" (PG 84) design, but appearanceof Main machinery: 2 MTU Mercedes Benz 518Ddiesels (PKM 271 ), 9 960 hp, 2 shafts
Korean built ships' superstructure differs 3 MTU 538TB90diesels (PKM 272), 10 900 hp, 3 shafts
Operational: The six TF 35 gas turbines turn two propeller shafts, the "Asheville class ships have '
Speed, knots: 40 Range, miles: 800 at 7 knots 1
combination gasturbine-diesel power plants In the South Korean unitsone, two, or three turbines Complement: 29 (5 officers)
can be selected to provide each shaft with a variety of power settings
Missiles: SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet, inertial cruise, active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm)
at 9 Mach; warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm/60, 80" elevation, 120 rounds/minute to 1 km (5 4 nm) antr surface; 3 km
(1 6 nm) anti-arrcraft, weight of shell 89 kg
Brownrng 1 2 7 mm MGs
2
Radars: Surface search Raytheon 1645, I band
IFF UPX 17
Programmes: Burit by Korea Tacoma, Masan 1 971 -72
Structure: Steel hull and aluminium superstructure.
PAEKU 53 (with Standard) 311987. G.Jacobs
"WILDCAT" Class 1211985. G Jacobs
32 "SEA DOLPHIN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
Displacement, tons: 70 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 08 6 22.6 « 8 2 (33.1 • 6.9 • 25)
1
Main machinery: 2 MTU 16V 538 TB90 diesels; 10 800 hp (9 000 sustained), 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 38 Range, miles: 700 at 20 knots
Complement: 31
Guns: Bofors40mm
1 2 Emerson Electric 30 mm (twin) 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) 2Browning127
mm (twin) MGs
Comment: Built by Korea SEC and Korea Tacoma, Masan Frrst lard down 1 978.
PAE KU 58 (^Jith Haipoon 311987. G Jacobs
Ex-US "ASHEVILLE" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) **'
1
10
Name No Bui/deis Commissioned
PAE KU 51
(ex-USSBemc/a PG 96)
PGM 351
(ex-PGM 11
Tacoma Boatbuilding Co.
Tacoma. Wash
25 Apr 1970 'At-r'^Md^-Z^'Mt^ ^^It^Xi#
ex-PGM 101)
Displacement, tons: 225 standard. 245 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 64 5 23 9 9 5 (.50 / 73-2 9)
Main machinery: CODOG, 2 Cummins \/T12 875M diesels 450 bhp, 1 1 General Electric
LM 500 gas turbine, 1 3 300 shp, 2 shafts
1 . - " -^ ,,
Speed, knots: 16 diesels, 40+ CODOG Range, miles: 700 at 16 knots 1
'••ssiii.ssS',
Complement: 42 (5 officers) "SEA DOLPHIN" Class ; 1/1988. van Ginderen Collectron
Lightforces — Amphibious forces /KOREA (REPUBLIC) 353
36 "SEA FOX/HAWK" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT PATROL) AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Note: There ate plans to build a local version of an LCAC
PK 151 189 series
Displacement, tons; 80 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 84 3 - 17,7 - 6.6(25.7 - 5.4 x 2)
8 Ex-US "1-510" and "511-1152" CLASSES (LSTs)
Mam machinery: 2 MTU eV 538 TD90diesels, 6 940 tip; 2 sfiafts
1
Speed, knots: 41 Range, miles: 600 at 7 knots, 500 at 20 knots
1
Complement: 1 5 (6 officers)
Name No Commissioned
Guns: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm (2 twin) 4 Browning 1 2 7 mm (2 twin) MGs UN BONG (ex-USSiSr 1010) LST671 25 Apr 1944
TUK BONG (ex USSZ.S/"227) LST672 14 Oct 1943
81 BONG (ex USS /.ST" 278) LST673 12 Aug 1943
Comment: Built by Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd and Korea SEC between 1 975- 978 The 1
term "Schoolboy" class was also applied to this class Ordered in three batches 1973, 1976, 1978 KAE BONG (exUSSSer*s/)/reCoun/y LST288) LST675 20 Dec 1943
Armament vanes amongst boats Some have a US Botors 40 mm Mk 3 forward while later boats
WEE BONG (ex-USSJo/rnsonCowi/y LST849) LST676 16 Jan 1945
have a Korean 40 mm mount forward SU YONG (ex USS/faneCoun/yLST853) LST677 1 Dec
1 1 945
BUK HAN (ex USS/.yn/iCounrt/LST900) LST678 28 Dec 1944
HWASAN (ex USS/^enc/ef Coun//LST 1080) LST679 29 May 1945
Displacement, tons: 1 653 standard, 2 366 beaching, 4 080 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 328 -50-14 (screws) (100 2-43) 15
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 2-567A diesels, 1 800 bhp, 2 shafts
1
Speed, knots: 1
Complement: 70
Military lift: 2 100 tons including 20 tanks and 2 LCVPs
Guns: 8 Bofors 40 mm (2 twin, 1 quad) 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Former US Navy tank landing ships Transferred to South Korea between 1955 and
1 959 All purchased 1 5 November 1 974
SEA FOX Class Korea Tacoma
MINE WARFARE FORCES
1 + 2 "SWALLOW" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS)
Displacement, tons: 470 standard, 520 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): ^64 3^ b 8 6 (50 9 6 2 6)
•
Main machinery: diesel, 600 hp, 1 shaft, bow thruster
1 1
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 2 knots
1
Complement: 40
1982. G Jacobs
Guns' 1 Oerlikon 20 mm
Countermeasures: MCM 2 Pluto remote control submersibles
Sonars: Plessey 1 93M, minehunting, high frequency
Comment: Built to the basic Italian "Lerici" design by Kangnam S Y but without Lerici
co-operation GRP hull Decca/Racal plotting system First delivered at the end of 1 986 for trials
7Ex-US"LSM1"CLASS
Two more ordered in 1 987, Could lead to a class of 1
Name No
KO MUN USS/.S/W80)
(ex LSM 655
3 Ex-US "MSC 268" and 5 "289" CLASSES PI AN (ex-USStS/W 96) LSM 656
(MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL) WOLMI USSiS/W57)
(ex LSM 657
Kl RIN (ex USS iS/W/9) LSM 658
Name No Builders Commissioned
NUNG RA(ex USS/.S/M84) LSM 659
KUM SAN (ex-US MSC 264)- MSC 551 Harbour Boat Building, 1959
SIN Ml (ex-USS/.S/W576) LSM 661
Terminal Island, Calif
ULRUNG (ex USSiS/W /7) LSM 662
KO HUNG (ex-US /WSC 255) MSC 552 Harbour Boat Building, 1959
Displacement, Tons: 743 beaching, 1 095 full load
Terminal Island, Calif
KUM KOK (ex-US /WSC 286)- MSC 553 Harbour Boat Building, 1959
Dimensions, feet (metres): 203 5 34 6 8 2 ('62 105-2 5) -
Terminal Island, Calif
Main machinery: 2 Fairbanks Morse 38D 18 10 diesels, 2 880 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 3
NAM YANG (ex US /WSC 295) MSC 555 Peterson Builders, Wisconsin 1963
1
HA DONG (ex-US /WSC 296) MSC 556 Peterson Builders, Wisconsi n 1963
Complement: 75
SAM KOK {ex-US MSC 3J6) MSC 557 Peterson Builders, Wisconsi n 1968
Guns: 2 Bofors 40 mm (twin) 4 Oerlikon 20 mm (quad)
YONG DONG (ex US /WSC 320) MSC 558 Peterson Builders, Wisconsi n 1975
OKCHEON (ex-US /WSC J27) MSC 559 Peterson Builders, Wisconsi n 1975
Comment: Former US Navy medium 1 944 45
landing ships, builtTransferred in 1956 All
purchased 5 November 974 Arrangement of 20 mm guns differs, some ships have two single
MSC 268' class
1 1
mounts adjacent to forward 40 mm mount on forecastle, other 20 mm guns along sides of cargo
well
Displacement, tons: 320 light; 370 full load ("268" class) 31 5 light; 380 full load ("289" class)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 141,1 « 26.2 « 8.5 |'43 « 8 ' 2 6) ("268" class)
145 4 12 (screws) (443
27 2 > 83 27) ("289" class)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8 268A diesels, 1 200 hp ("268" class)
4 General Motors 6 71 diesels, 1 020 hp ("289" class)
Speed, knots: 1 4 Range, miles: 2 500 at 1 4 knots
Complement: 40
Guns: 20 mm (twin) ("268" class)
2 Oerlikon
20 mm ("289" class)
2 Oerlikon
3 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs (both classes)
Radars: Navigation Decca 45, band I
Sonars: General electric UOS 1 hull-mounted, minehunting, high frequency.
,
Comment: Built by the USA specifically for transfer under the Military Aid Programme with wooden
hullsand non-magnetic metal fittings MSC 551 transferred to South Korea in June 959, MSC 1
552 m September 1 959, MSC 553 in November 1 959, MSC 555 in September 1 963, MSC 556 in
November 1 963, MSC 557 in July 968, MSC 558 and 559 on 2 October 1 975
1
3/ 1987. G Jacobs
10 Ex-US "LCM 8" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 1 5 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 74,5 21 4 6 |'22 7 6 4 - - 1 .4)
Main machinery: 4 General Motors6 71 diesels, 600 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 1 1
1982. G.Jacobs Comment: Previously US Army craft Transferred 1 978
354 KOREA (REPUBLIC) / Amphibious forces — Service forces
6"FURSEAL'CLASS 2 Ex-US 174-ftYO TYPE (HARBOUR TANKERS)
MULKAE 72, 73, 75. 76, 77. 78 KU YONG (ex USS YO ! 18) YO 1 -(ex USS YO 179) YO 6
Displacement, tons; 415 full load Displacement, tons: 400 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 34 8 28 8 5 9 ('4/ 7 1
•
SS /S^ Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 74 32 ' 1 3 1 ('5J > 9S « 4)
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 6-71 diesels, 1 200 hp. 2 shafts, 2 Kort nozzles Main machinery: Union diesel, 560 bhp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 3 Range, miles: 560 at 1 1 knots
1
Speed, knots: 7 knots
Complement: 14 (2 officers) Complement: 36
Military 200 tons including
lift: battle tanl^s Cargo capacity: 900 tons
Guns: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (twin) Guns: Several 20 mm
Comment: In service 1 979 81 Built by Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd Comment: Former US Navy self-propelled fuel barges Transferred to South Korea on 3 December
1 946 and 13 September 1 971 respectively ,
2 Ex-US "DIVER" CLASS (SALVAGE SHIPS)
Name No Builders Launched
GUMI ARS26 Basalt Rock Co, ISJuly 1944
(ex-USSDe//i/e/ ARS23) Napa, Calif.
CHANG WON ARS25 Basalt Rock Co, 22 Aug 1944
(ex-USS Grasp ARS 24) Napa, Calif
Displacement, tons: 1 530 standard, 1 970 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 213 5 41 ^3 (65 1 12 5 4)
Main machinery: Diesel-electric, 4 Cooper Bessemer GSB8 diesels, 3 060 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 14 8 Range, miles: 9 000 at 14 knots
Complement: 83
Guns: 2 Oetlikon 20 mm
Radars: Surface search Sperry SPS 53, l/J band
IFF UPX 12
Comment: ARS 26 purchased 1 5 August 1 979 and ARS 25 on 31 March 1 978 Operated by Service
Squadron 51 Equipped , for salvage, diver support and towage
FURSEAL76
LCVPTYPE
Comment: A considerable number of this US type built of GRP m South Korea
SERVICE FORCES
1 Ex-NORWEGIAN TANKER
Name No Builders Launched
CHUN Jl (ex-Biik) 51 A/S Berken Mek Verks, Bergen 1951
Displacement, tons: 400 standard, 4 60 full load
1 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 297 6 44 6 17 7 ('90 7 136-54)
Main machinery: Sulzer 6TD 48 diesel, 1 800 bhp,
1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 2 1
Complement: 73 CHANG WON 7952, G.Jacobs
Guns: 1 Bofors 40 mm 2 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Transferred to South Korea in September 1953
2 Ex-US "SOTOYOMO" CLASS (TUGS)
2 Ex-US "TONTI" CLASS (GASOLINE TANKERS) Naryw No Builders Launched
YONG MUN 31 (ex-^742) Levingston S B Co, 17 Jan 1945
(ex-USS Keosanqua Orange, Texas
55{ex-Tarland ex-USNS fl/ncon T-AOG 77)
ATA 198)
56 {ex-Racoon Bend, ex DSNS PetalumaT -AOG 79)
DO BONG i2(ex-ATA (S) 3) Gulfport Boiler & Welding 14Dec1944
(ex-USS Pinola Works, Port Arthur, Texas
Displacement, tons: 2 00 light, 6 047 full load 1
ATA 206)
Dimensions, feet (metres): 325 2 48 2 9 1 ("99 7 1 74 7 • 5 S;
Main machinery: 2 Nordberg diesels, 1 400 bhp, 1 shaft
Displacement, tons: 534 standard, 860 full load
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 6 000 at
1 knots 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 43 33 9 » ^2,(43 6 1 ' 10 3 > 4)
Complement: 41
Main machinery: Diesel-electric; 2 General Motors 1 2-278A, 1 500 bhp, 1 shaft
Cargo capacity: 31 284 barrels light fuel
Speed, knots: 1 3
Complement: 45
Comment: Launched as merchant tankers 9 August 1945 and 5 January 1945 respectively
Guns: 1 USN 3 in (76mm)/50 4 Oerlikon 20 mm
Transferred 21 February 1982 Probably armed
Comment: Former US Navy auxiliary ocean tugs Both transferred to South Korea in February 1 962
32 modified for salvage work.
1 Ex-US 235-ft YO TYPE (HARBOUR TANKER)
HWACHON (ex-Pae* reon AO 5 ex-USS Demc* YO 59) 52 {ex-AO 5)
Displacement, tons: 890 standard, 2 700 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 235 ^ 37 « 1 5 ('77 6 7 7 J 4 6; •
Main machinery: 2 Faiibanks-Morse 37E1 4-5 diesels, 50 bhp, 1 1 1 shaft
Speed, knots: 5 Range, miles: 4 600 at 8 knots
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Complement: 46
Cargo capacity: 000 barrels petroleum
1
Guns: Several 20 mm
Comment: Former US Navy self-propelled fuel barge Transferred to South Korea on 14 October
1 955 The ship has been laid up in reserve since 1 974. although purchased on 2 July 1 975
7965 G Jacobs
Note: The South Korean Navy also operates nine small harbour tugs (designated YTLs) These
HWACHON (old number) include one ex- US Navy craft (YTL550) and five ex -US Army craft
Servicecraft— Coast Guard /KOREA (REPUBLIC) 355
SERVICE CRAFT 8'MAZINGER'CLASS
PC 1001 1008
Note: The Soutli Kotean Navy operates approximately 35 small service craft in addition to \Uv
YO-type tankers listed and the harbour tugs noted above These craft include open lighters, floating Displacement, tons: 450 full load 1
cranes, diving tenders, dredgers, ferries, non self-propelled fuel barges, pontoon barges, and sludge
Dimensions, feet (metres): 267 4 32 2 1 8 CS7 5 98 •
1 - 3.6)
removal barges Most are former US Navy craft
Main machinery: 2 Niigata diesels, 10 560 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 22 Range, miles: 7 000 at 18 knots
Complement: 69 (1 officers) 1
Guns: Bofois 40 mm 3 Oerlikon 20 mm (1 twin, single)
1 1
Comment: First ordered 7 November 980, delivered 29 November 1 981 Numbers are uncertain
1
hut programme continued into 1988 All welded mild steel construction Used for offshore
HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE surveillance and general coast guard dutiesSome may be more heavrly armed
Mote: The following craft are operated by Ihe South Korean Hydrographic Service which is
responsible to the Ministry of Transport
1 Ex-US "SOTO YOMO" CLASS
TAN YANG (ex USS Tillahooh ATA 192)
Comment: Transferred on lease 1 July 1971 and by sale April 1976 Employed as AGS but details
under Tugs.
2 Ex-BELGIAN MSITYPE
SURO 5 (ex-Belgian Temse. ex-M470)
SURO 6 (ex-Belgian Journal, ex-M481}
Displacement, tons: 90 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 1 5 1 - 1 9 7 • 6 9 ("34 6 2 7^
Main machinery: 2 Fiat/Mercedes-Benz diesels, 820 bfip, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 15 Range, miles: 2 300 at 10 knots MAZINGER1001 rd Tacoma
Complement: 1 6 (Suro 6). 1 8 (Suro 5)
Comment: Former Belgian inshore minesweepers of "Herstal" class Burit rn Belgium at Mercantile
Marine Yard, Kruibeke Launched on 6 August 1 956 and 1 8 May 1 957, respectrvely Transferred to
South Korea m March 1 970
22 "SEA WOLF/SHARK" CLASS
Displacement, tons: 350 full load
1 Ex-US "YMSI" CLASS Dimensions, feet (metres): 58 1 • 23 3 8 2 ("48 2 1 7 7 2 5^
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 7 320 hp, 2 shafts
SURO 3 (ex usees Hodgson) Speed, knots: 28 Range, miles: 2 400 at 5 knots 1
Complement: 35 (5 officers)
Displacement, tons: 264 full load Guns: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm (2 twin or 1 twin, 2 single) Some have a twin Bofors 40 mm/70 vice the
Dimensions, feet (metres): 1 36 24 5 9 3 ('4; 4 7 5 2 S^ twin Oerlikon 2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs
Main machinery: 2 General Motors 8 268 dresels, 000 bhp, 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 15 Comment: First four ordered m 979 80 from
1 Korea SEC ("Sea Shark") and Korea Tacoma Marine
Complement: 31 Industries Ltd ("Sea Wolf"). Continuing programme. Pennant numbers in 200 series
Comment: YMS type transferred to South Korea from US Coast & Geodetic Survey rn 1968.
Launched in 1943
SUR02
Displacement, tons: 1 445 (Suro 2), 30 (Suro 7 and Sj
Complement: 1 2 (Suio 2), 6 (Suro 7 and 8)
Comment: Suro 2 launched in 1 942.
COASTGUARD
Note; The South Korean Coast Guard operates a numbet of small ships and several hundred craft
including several tugs and rescue craft
6 "SEA DRAGON/WHALE" CLASS
"SEA WOLF Class 7967, Korea Tacoma
PC 501 , 502, 503, 505, 506, 507
Displacement, tons: 640 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 200 1 « 26 2 « 8 9 ("67 8 27)
Main machinery: 2 MTU diesels; 1 560 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 24 Range, miles: 6 000 at 15 knots
Complement: 40 (7 officers) 18 "SEAGULL/SEAFOX" CLASS
Guns: Bofors 40 mm, 2 Oerlikon 20 mm. 2 Browning
1 1 2,7 mm MGs
Radars: Navigation Two sets Displacement, tons: 80 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 7 18-66 (24 55 •
2)
Comment: Ordered in 1980 from Korea SEC and Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd Fitted with Mam machinery: 2 diesels, 3 700 hp; 2 shafts
Satnav Welded steel hull Armament varies between ships, one 76 mm gun can be mounted on the
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 950 at 20 knots
forecastle.
Complement: 1 8
Guns: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm
Comment: Frrst ordered in 1 971 and 1 972 from Korea SEC
"SEASNAKE" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
/' . Displacement, tons: 30 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 65 6 « 14,4 « 4.3 (20 « 4.4 < 13)
Marn machinery: 2 General Motors 1 2\/71 Tl dresels. 1 800 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 27 Range, miles: 500 at 20 knots
Complement: 8
Guns: 1 Brownrng 1 2 7 mm MG 1 FN 7 62 mm MG
SEA DRAGON 507 1987, Korea Tacoma Comment: GRP hull Ordered in 1 973 from Korea SEC Numbers not known
356 KUWAIT / Introduction
KUWAIT
Bases Mercantile Marine
Ministet of Defence El Adami (HQ), Shuwaikh Lloyd's Register of Sfiipping
Shaikh Salim Al Sabah 206 vessels of 735 31 8 tons gross
Future plans
Personnel
It is reported that interest is being shown in additonal fast attack
(a) 1989 2 100 craft and Hovercraft (probably SRN -6). In December 1987 Kuwait
(b) Voluntary service joined the Gulf States Joint Minehunter Project
6"TNC45"TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 5 + ?5 KOREAN "SEAGULL" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
ALBOOM P4501 ALSANBOUK P 4505 ALAHMADI P 4509 Displacement, tons: 80 full load
ALBETTEELP4503 ALSAADI P4507 ALABDALI P4511 Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 7 18 6 6 ("24 - 5 5 « 2>
Main machinery: 2 diesels, 3 700 hp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 950 at 20 knots
Displacement, tons; 255 Complement: 1 8
Dimensions, feet (metres): 147 3 23 7 5(44 9 •7-23)
Main machinery: 4 MTU 1 6V 538 TB 92 diesels: 1 5 600 hp; 4 shafts Comment: Ordered 1 985 86 from Korea SEC First five delivered late 1986 but second five not
Speed, knots: 41 Range, miles: 800 at 16 knots 1 confirmed Reported to be armed with SSM.
Complement: 35 (5 officers)
Missiles: SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet, inertial cruise, active ladar homing to 70 km (40 nm) 10THORNYCROFTTYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
at 9 Mach, warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: OTO Melara 3 m ("76 mmj/62 compact, 85' elevation, 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm)
1
anti-surface, 2 km (6 5 nm} anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
ALSALEMI AMAN MASHHOOR MURSHED
2 Breda 40 mm/70
1
(twin), 85 elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km 6 nm), weight of shell
ALSHURTI INTISAR MAYMOON WATHAH
96 kg
f'6
AL MUBARAKI MARZOOK
Countermeasures: Decoys; CSEE Dagaie trainable mounting; automatic dispenser, IR flares and
Displacement, tons: 40
Chaff, H/J band
Dimensions, feet (metres): 78 '\55 4 5 (23 8 4 7 1 4)
ESM MEL Matilda, radar intercept
Main machinery: 2 Rolls- Royce V8 marine diesels. 1 340 shp. 2 shafts
Fire control: PEAB 9LV 228 system CSEE Lynx optical sight
Speed, knots: 20 Range, miles: 700 at 1 5 knots
Radars: Surface search Decca TM 1 226C, band I
Complement: 12 (5 officers)
Fire control Philips 9LV 200, J band
Guns: Browning 1 2.7 mm MG,
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Radars: Surface search; Decca D 202; band
980 Al Boom launched
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Programmes: Ordered from Lurssen/Burmester in 1 late March 1 982, next
pair late 1 982 First four completed by end 1 983, next parr in 1 984
Comment: Two were built by Thornycroft before the merger and eight by Vosper Thornycroft
afterwards A/ Salemi and Al f\/lubaraki were shipped to Kuwait on 8 September 1 966 and the last
pair Al Shurti and Intisar in 1 972 Hulls are of welded steel construction, with superstructures of
aluminium alloy The later boats are slightly different in appearance with modified superstructure
and no funnel
Vosper Thornycroft
ALBETTEEL 1984, G Koop
2"FPB57"TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 5 VOSPER THORNYCROFT 56 ft TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ISTIQLAL P5702 SABHANP5704 DASTOOR KASAR QAHIR SAGAR SALAM
Displacement, tons: 25
Dimensions, feet (metres): 56 16 ' 7 5 f/Z ; 4.9 2 3)
Displacement, tons: 410 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 190 6 24 9 8 9 fSS /
Main machinery: 2 Mercedes-Benz MTU 6V 331 diesels; 1 350 hp, 2 shafts
7 6 2 7) <
Speed, knots: 30 Range, miles: 320 at 20 knots
Main machinery: 4 MTU 16V 956 TB 91 diesels, 18 000 shp, 4 shafts
Complement: 8 (2 officers)
Speed, knots; 36 Range, miles: 1 300 at 30 knots
Complement: 40 (5 officers)
Guns: 2 7 62 mm MGs
Comment: Built by Vosper, Singapore First two commissioned June 1974, last three m 1979
Missiles; SSM 4 Aerospatiale MM
40 Exocet; inertial cruise, active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm)
Steel hulls and aluminium superstructure
in
at 9 Mach; warhead 1 65 kg
Guns: 1 OTO Melara 3 m f 76 mm^/62 compact; 85* elevation; 85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8 6 nm)
anti -surface. 12 km fS 5 nm) anti -aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85' elevation, 300 rounds/minute to 1 2 5 km (6 6 nm), weight of shell
96 kg
Mines: Fitted for minelaying
Countermeasures: Decoys CSEE Dagaie trainable mounting, automatic dispenser, IR flares and
Chaff, H/J band
ESM MEL Matilda, radar intercept
Fire control: PEAB 9LV 228 system CSEE Lynx optical sight
Radars: Surface search Marconi S 810 (after radome), band, range 43 km (25 nm) I
Navigation Decca TM 1 226C; band I *im
Fire control Philips 9LV 200, J band
Programmes: Ordered from Lurssen/Burmester in 1980 In service November 1982 and March
1979. Vosper (Private) Ltd
1983
Operational: Operate as leaders for TNC 45 class above
1 HALTER MARINE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
DHAHER
Displacement, tons: 34 full load
Dimensions, feet (metres): 61 21 (18 6 5 2 • I 1 M •
Main machinery: 2 MTU 8V 331 TB92 diesels. 730 hp; 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 32
Complement: 1 5
Guns: 2 Browning 1 2 7 mm MGs
Comment: Built of aluminium Delivered 6 August 1 979
8THORNYCROFT50ftTYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Comment: Built by the Singapore Yard of Thornycroft (Malaysia) Limited, now the Taniong Rhu.
Singapore Yard of Vosper (Private) Ltd Seven delivered in 1957. one. Mahroos. in 1976 of a more
modern design
Introduction Miscellaneous / KUWAIT 357
8VOSPERTHORNYCROFTTYPE (COASTAL PATROLCRAFT) LANDING CRAFT
ANTAR WARBAH QARUH
ISTIQLALI AL SALMI I ALSEBBAH 4 "33 METRE" CHEVERTON "LOADMASTER"
Displacement, tons: 6 5 Displacement, tons: 350
Dimensions, feet (metres): 36 4 « 108 « bl (111
3.3 « 1.6)
" Dimensions, feet (metres): 108 2 33 5 5 8 (33 10 2 18) -
Main machinery: 2 Perkins turbocharged diesels; 420 hp; 2 shafts Main machinery; 2 Caterpillar 3412 DITA diesels; 214shp; 2 shafts 1
Speed, knots: 27 I
Speed, knots: 5 Range,
1 miles: 000 at knots 1 1
Complement: 4 Complement: 7
Guns: 4 7.62 mm (2 twin) MGs Military 60 tons bulk liquid, 90 tons maximum deck cargo (with
lift: full bulk liquid), 150 tons
maximum deck cargo (without bulk liquid), 50 seated passengers
Comment: First ordered July 1972 from Vesper Thornycroft Private Ltd. Singapore Built of
double skinned teak with Cascover sheathing First four delivered late 1 972, second four in May Comment: Ordered from Cheverton in 1 982. subsequently taken over by Fairey Marine Completed
1973. three more m 1976 and last three on 2 December 1977 Last six (named) built by Vosper October/November 1 984 (first pair), September 1 985 (second pair) Ramp entrance width 4 m
( Private) Ltd. Singapore First six deleted in 1 987
-I.
LOADMASTER 1985
1979. Vosper (Private) Ltd
3 LOGISTIC SUPPORT SHIPS
27 MAGNUM SEDAN (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) HADIYA CERIFF ALJAHRA
Displacement, tons: 320
Dimensions, feet (metres): 27 3 7 9 2^(83 24 ' 07) Dimensions, feet (metres): 106 4 24 6 8 2 ('J2 J 7 5-25;
Main machinery: Twin Mercruiser. 660 hp Main machinery: 2 Rolls Royce C8M 410 diesels. 750 hp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: 60 Range, miles: 200 at 45 knots Speed, knots: 9 5 Range, miles: 500 at 8 knots 1
Cargo capacity: 1 70 tons
Comment: First three delivered 1977. one in 1978 and three m 1979 by Magnum Marine, USA
Further 20 ordered late 1 983 Comment: Built by Vespers. Singapore and commissioned in 1 979.
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MAGNUM SEDAN 1 978. Magnum Marine
1979. Vosper (Private) Lid
+ 3 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT 3 VOSPER THORNYCROFT TYPE
Comment: Ordered from Kuwait Shipbuilding early 1 987 WAHEED FAREED REGGA
Displacement, tons: 70 full load 1
Dimensions, feet (metres): 88 22 6 « 4.3 ('27 « 6 9 • 1 3)
Main machinery: 2 Rolls Royce C8M- 410 diesels; 752 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots: Range, miles: 500 at 9 knots
1 1
Complement: 9 (can carry 8 passengers)
Cargo capacity: 6 400 gal oil fuel. 9 400 gal water. 40 tons deck cargo
MINEHUNTERS Comment: First pair commissioned in 1971 and third in November 1975 Built by Vospers.
Singapore for the Kuwait Ministry