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Match 1
Total Records 207

DB Rec# - 1 Dataset-JANES
PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ARGENTINA
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 12
CLASS
: 4 MEKO 360 TYPE
HULLS
:
Name............. ALMIRANTE BROWN
No............... D 10
Builders......... Blohm and Voss, Hamburg
Laid down........ 8 Sep 1980
Launched......... 28 Mar 1981
Commissioned..... 2 Feb 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LA ARGENTINA
D 11
Blohm and Voss, Hamburg
30 Mar 1981
25 Sep 1981
15 Dec 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HEROINA
D 12
24 Aug 1981
17 Feb 1982
15 Apr 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SARANDI
D 13
9 Mar 1982
31 Aug 1982
15 Sep 1984
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2900 standard; 3360 full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 413.1 x 46 x 19 (screws)
(125.9 x 14 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines; 51600 shp; 2
Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1A gas turbines; 6000 shp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30.5; 20.5 cruising. Range, miles: 4500 at 18 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 200 (26 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (2 quad) launchers {r1};
inertial cruise; active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm); warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer.
SAM: Selenia/Elsag Albatros octuple launcher {r2}; 24 Aspide; semi-active
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.5 Mach; height envelope 15-5000 m (49.2-16 405
ft); warhead 30 kg.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)/54 automatic {r3}; 85~ elevation; 45
rounds/minute to 15 km (8 nm) 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) {r4}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute
to 12.6 km (6.8 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 ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Whitehead A 244;
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 7 km (3.8 nm) at 33 kts; warhead
34 kg (shaped charge); 18 reloads.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: CSEE Dagaie double mounting; Graseby G1738 towed
torpedo decoy system.
2 Breda 105 mm SCLAR Chaff rocket launchers; 20 tubes per launcher; can
be trained and elevated; Chaff to 5 km (2.7 nm); illuminants to 12 km (6.6
nm).
ESM/ECM
: AEG-Telefunken system.
Combat data systems: Signaal SEWACO; Link 10.
Fire control: 2 Signaal LIROD radar/optronic systems each controlling 2
twin 40 mm mounts {r6}. Signaal WM 25 FCS {r7}.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 08A {r8}; F band; range 204 km (1
nm) for 2 m target.
Surface search: Signaal ZW 06; I band.
Navigation: Decca 1226; I band.
Fire control: Signaal STIR {r9}; I/J/K band; range 140 km (76 nnm) for 1 m
target.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas 80; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
DSQS 21BZ.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 SA 319B Alouette III {r10}.
PROGRAMMES
: Six were originally ordered in 1978, but later restricted to
four when Meko 140 frigates were ordered in 1980.
STRUCTURE
: Pennant numbers are displayed without the D prefix.
OPINION
: Currently deficient in ASW capability with obsolete helicopter
equipment after order for Lynx cancelled in 1982. Believed AB 212ASW was
selected but acquisition not funded. Suitable helicopters are also being
sought in the United States who may provide Kamen SH-2 in due course.
Match 2

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ARGENTINA
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 13
CLASS
: 2 BRITISH TYPE 42
PICTURE
: HERCULES @P13.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. HERCULES
No............... D 1 (ex-28)
Builders......... Vickers, Barrow
Laid down........ 16 June 1971
Launched......... 24 Oct 1972
Commissioned..... 12 July 1976
Name............. SANTISIMA TRINIDAD
No............... D 2
Builders......... AFNE, Rio Santiago

Laid down........ 11 Oct 1971
Launched......... 9 Nov 1974

Commissioned..... July 1981
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 412 x 47 x 19 (screws)
(125.6 x 14.3 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM 3B gas turbines; 51600
shp
2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1A gas turbines for cruising; 6000 shp; 2 shafts; cp
propellers
SPEED
: knots: 29. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 300
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.
SAM: British Aerospace Sea Dart Mk 30 twin launcher {r2}; semi-active
radar homing to 40 km (21.5 nm) at 2 Mach; height envelope 100-18300 m
(328-60042 ft); 22 missiles; limited anti-ship capability.
GUNS
: 1 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm)/55 Mk 8 automatic {r3}; 25 rounds/minu
to 22 km (12 nm); weight of shell 21 kg; also fires Chaff and illuminants.
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 7 {r4}.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Whitehead A 244/S;
34 kg (shaped charge).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys; Graseby GI 738 towed torpedo decoy. Knebworth
Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers for Chaff.
ESM: Racal RDL 257; FH5 DF; radar intercept and DF.
ECM: Racal RCM 2 (Hercules only); jammer.
Combat data systems: Plessey-Ferranti ADAWS-4; Link 10.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 965P with double AKE2 array and 1010/10
IFF {r6}; A band.
Surface search: Marconi Type 992Q {r7}; E/F band; range 55 km (30 nm).
Navigation, HDWS and helicopter control: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 909 {r8}; I/J band (for Sea Dart missile
control).
SONARS
: Graseby Type 184M; hull-mounted; active search and attack; mediu
frequency.
Kelvin Hughes Type 162M classification set; sideways looking; active;
high frequency.
HELICOPTERS
PROGRAMMES
: Contract signed 18 May 1970 between the Argentine Government
and Vickers Ltd. 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 Trinidad was sabotaged on 22
August 1975 whilst fitting-out and subsequently placed in floating-dock at
AFNE. Began trials early 1981.
STRUCTURE
: Pennant numbers are displayed without the D prefix.
OPERATIONAL : Although laid up for some time between 1983 and 1986 both
ships were at sea for short periods in 1987 and back with the Fleet in
1988.
OPINION
: Although both were at sea in 1989 it is unlikely that the Sea
Dart system is operational.
Match 3

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ARGENTINA
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 14
CLASS
: 4 + 2 MEKO 140 TYPE
HULLS
:
Name............. ESPORA
No............... 41
Builders......... AFNE, Rio Santiago
Laid down........ 3 Oct 1980
Launched......... 23 Jan 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ROSALES
42
AFNE, Rio Santiago
1 July 1981
4 Mar 1983
14 Nov 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SPIRO
43
AFNE, Rio Santiago
4 Jan 1982
24 June 1983
24 Nov 1987 early 1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
PARKER
44
AFNE, Rio Santiago
2 Aug 1982
31 Mar 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ROBINSON
45
AFNE, Rio Santiago
6 June 1983
15 Feb 1985
late 1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GOMEZ ROCA
46
AFNE, Rio Santiago
1 Dec 1983
14 Nov 1986
late 1991
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
(91.2 x 11.1 x
MAIN MACHINERY:
bhp; 2 shafts
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
tons: 1470 standard; 1790 full load

feet (metres): 299.1 x 36.4 x 11.2
3.4)
2 Type 16PC2-5V400 SEMT-Pielstick 16-cyl diesels; 20400
knots: 27. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts
93 (11 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1} or 8 MM 40; inertial
cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) (MM 38); 70 km (40 nm) (MM
40); warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer. Intention is to convert to 8 MM 40 and

Espora was first to be fitted.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact {r2}; 85~ elevation; 85
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5nm) anti-aircraft;
weight of shell 6 kg; also fires Chaff and illuminants.
4 Breda 40 mm/70 (2 twin) {r3}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5
km (6.8 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg; ready ammunition 736 (or 444) using
AP tracer, impact or proximity fuzing.
2 - 12.7 mm MGs.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Whitehead A 244/S;
34 kg (shaped charge).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: CSEE Dagaie double mounting; 10 or 6 replaceable
containers; trainable; Chaff to 12 km (6.5 nm); illuminants to 4 km (2.2
nm); decoys in H-J bands.
ESM: Racal RDC-2ABC; radar warning.
ECM: Racal RCM 2; jammer.
Combat data systems: Signaal SEWACO.
Fire control: Signaal WM 22 integrated system; 2 LIROD 8 optronic
directors.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05/04 {r5}; E/F band; range 137 k
(75 nm) for 2 m target.
Navigation: Decca TM 1226; I band.
Fire Control: Signaal WM 28 {r6}; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas ASQ 4; hull-mounted; active search and attack; mediu
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 SA 319B Alouette III.
PROGRAMMES
: A contract was signed with Blohm and Voss on 2 October 1980
for this group of ships which are scaled down Meko 360s. All six have been
fabricated in AFNE, Rio Santiago. Parker flooded while fitting out which
delayed completion, and the last two have been slowed down by lack of
funds.
STRUCTURE
: Parker and later ships fitted with a telescopic hangar which
will be retro-fitted in first three. Fitted with stabilisers.
OPERATIONAL : Mostly used for offshore patrol and fishery protection
duties.
Match 4
PRODUCT TITLE :
EDITION
:
COUNTRY
:
SHIP TYPE
:
PAGE NUMBER :
CLASS
:
HULLS
:
Name..........
No............
Builders......
Laid down.....
Launched......
Completed.....
JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

1990-91
ARGENTINA
FRIGATES
13
3 FRENCH TYPE A 69
DRUMMOND (ex-Good Hope,
ex-Lieutenant de Vaisseau le Henaff F 789)
31
Lorient Naval Dockyard
12 Mar 1976
5 Mar 1977
Mar 1978
Name.......... GUERRICO (ex-Transvaal, ex-Commandant l'Herminier F 791)

No............ 32
Builders......
Laid down.....
Launched......
Completed.....

1 Oct 1976
13 Sep 1977
Oct 1978
Name..........
No............
Builders......
Laid down.....
Launched......
Completed.....
GRANVILLE
33
1 Dec 1978
28 June 1980
22 June 1981

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 262.5 x 33.8 x 9.8
(80 x 10.3 x 3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PC2V 400 diesels; 12000 bhp; 2 shafts;
cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 24. Range, miles: 4500 at 15 kts; 3000 at 18 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 93 (10 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers {r1};
inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm); warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 1 Creusot Loire 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 {r2}; 80~ elevation; 60-80
weight of shell 13.5 kg.
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) {r3}; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8 nm);
weight of shell 0.96 kg; ready ammunition 736 (or 444) using AP tracer,
impact or proximity fuzing.
2 Oerlikon 20 mm {r4}; 1000 rounds/minute.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Whitehead A 244;
34 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: CSEE Dagaie double mounting; 10 or 6 replaceable
containers; trainable; Chaff to 12 km (6.5 nm); illuminants to 4 km (2.2
nm); decoys in H-J bands.
ESM: DR 2000/DALIA 500; radar warning.
ECM: Thomson-CSF Alligator; jammer.
Fire control: CSEE Naja optronics director for 40 mm in Granville.
Drummond and Guerrico have CSEE Panda Mk 2 optical director. {r6}.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 51A {r7} with UPX12 IFF; G
band; range 29 km (16 nm).
Fire control: Thomson-CSF DRBC 32E {r8}; I/J band (for 100 mm gun).
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra Diodon; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
selectable 11, 12 or 13 kHz.
PROGRAMMES
: The first pair was originally built for the French Navy and
sold to the South African Navy in 1976 while under construction. As a
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.
MODERNISATION : Drummond has had her armament updated to the same standard
as the other two, replacing the Bofors 40/60.
OPERATIONAL : Endurance, 15 days. Very economical in fuel consumption.
Match 5

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 23
CLASS
: 0 + 6 + (2) COLLINS CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. COLLINS
No............... 71
Builders......... Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide
Launched......... 1993
Commissioned..... 1995
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
FARNCOMB
72
Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide
1994
1996
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
WALLER
73
1995
1997
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DECHAINEUX
74
1996
1998
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SHEEAN
75
1997
1999
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
RANKIN
76
1998
2000
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2450 surfaced; 3144 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 246 x 25.6 x 22.3
(75 x 7.8 x 6.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 3 Hedemora VB 210 18-cyl diesels; 3.5 MW;
Jeumont Schneider motor; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 10+ surfaced; 10+ snorting; 20+ dived.
Range, miles: 9000 at 10 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 42 plus 5 trainees
MISSILES
: SSM: Sub Harpoon.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 21 in (533 mm) fwd tubes. Total of 23 weapons including Mk
48 and Sub Harpoon.
MINES
: In lieu of torpedoes. The Swedish external attachment is an
option.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Argo; radar warning.
Fire control: Singer Librascope weapons control system.

RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 1007; I band.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra Scylla bow and flank arrays.
Kariwara Australian developed passive towed array.
PROGRAMMES
: Contract signed on 2 June 1987 for construction of six Swedish
designed Kockums Type 471 with a possibility of two more in due course.
Builders, Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC) with shipyard at Adelaide.
Fabrication work started in June 1989 with the first of class in service in
1995; 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 and a decision is required by June 1990.
STRUCTURE
: Stirling engines remain a possibility for later submarines of
the class. Scylla is an updated Eledone sonar suite. Diving depth, 300 m
(985 ft).
OPERATIONAL : Plans are to base four at HMAS Stirling, WA, and the
remaining two at HMAS Platypus, Sydney.
OPINION
: This is a high risk project using an unproven design from a
shipyard unfamiliar with either oceanic or tropical submarine operating
conditions. A marvellous opportunity for the Australian shipbuilding
industry.
Match 6

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 23
CLASS
: 6 RAN OBERON CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. OXLEY
No............... 57
Builders......... Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock
Laid down........ 2 July 1964
Launched......... 24 Sep 1965
Commissioned..... 18 Apr 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OTWAY
59
Scotts'
29 June
29 Nov
23 Apr
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ONSLOW
60
Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock
4 Dec 1967
3 Dec 1968
22 Dec 1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
ORION
61
6 Oct 1972
16 Sep 1974
Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock

1965
1966
1968
Commissioned..... 15 June 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OTAMA
62
25 May 1973
3 Dec 1975
27 Apr 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OVENS
70
17 June 1966
4 Dec 1967
18 Apr 1969
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 1610 standard; 2030 surfaced; 2410 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18 (90 x 8.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Admiralty Standard Range 16 VVS-ASR1 diesels; 3680 bhp;
2 electric motors; 6000 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 12 surfaced; 17 dived; 11 snorting
Range, miles: 9000 at 12 kts surfaced
COMPLEMENT
: 64 (8 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: McDonnell Douglas Sub Harpoon; active radar
km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes (HP air discharge).
Mod 4; dual purpose; wire-guided; active/passive homing to 38 km
55 kts; 50 km (27 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 267 kg. Total of 20 SSM
torpedoes carried.
Fire control: Singer Librascope SFCS Mk 1 data handling and fire
system.
RADARS
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band;
homing to 130
Gould Mk 48
(21 nm) at
and
control
range 117 km (6
nm) depending on aerial height.

SONARS
: Krupp Atlas Type CSU3-41; bow array; active/passive; medium
frequency; has intercept and UWT capability.
BAC Type 2007; flank array; passive; long range; low frequency.
Sperry BQQ 4 micropuffs; passive; range-finding.
PROGRAMMES
: In 1963 an order was placed for four submarines of the Oberon
class to be built in British shipyards. Subsequently two more were ordered
in October 1971 for delivery in 1975-76 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. Sub Harpoon fitted in
1985-86. The two short stern tubes have been removed.
OPERATIONAL : 1st Submarine Squadron is based at HMAS Platypus, Neutral
Bay, Sydney. One submarine is based at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
Match 7

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
: DESTROYERS
: 24
CLASS
: 3 MODIFIED US DDG-2 CLASS (DDGs)
PICTURE
: BRISBANE @P24.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. PERTH
No............... 38
Builders......... Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan
Laid down........ 21 Sep 1962
Launched......... 26 Sep 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HOBART
39
Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan
26 Oct 1962
9 Jan 1964
18 Dec 1965
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BRISBANE
41
Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan
15 Feb 1965
5 May 1966
16 Dec 1967

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 440.8 x 47.1 x 20.1
(134.3 x 14.3 x 6.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Electric double reduction steam turbines; 70000
shp; 2 shafts. 4 Foster-Wheeler `D' type boilers; 1200 psi, 950~F
SPEED
: knots: 30+. Range, miles: 4500 at 15 kts; 2000 at 30 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 329 (20 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (fitted for but not with).
SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 6 launcher {r1}; command
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height
45.7-18288 m (150-60000 ft).
A/S: 2 Ikara launchers {r2}; command radio/radar guidance to 24 km (13 nm)
at 0.8 Mach; payload Mk 46 and Mk 44 torpedoes.
GUNS
: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 Mod 10 automatic {r3}; 85~ elevatio
40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface; 14 km (8 nm) anti-aircraft;
weight of shell 32 kg.
4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 Mod 5 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;
44 kg. Some obsolete Mk 44 torpedoes still in service.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36;
Chaff and IR flares to 1-4 km (0.6-2.2 nm).
SLQ 25; towed torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: WLR-1H; intercept.
Combat data systems: NTDS with UYK-7 computer and Link 11.
Fire control: GFCS Mk 68. Missile control Mk 74.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52C {r5}; E/F band; range 439 km (240 nm)
Lockheed SPS 40C {r6}; E/F band; range 320 km (175 nm).
Surface search: Norden SPS 67V {r7}; G band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51C {r8}; G/I band (for Standard missile
system).
Western Electric SPG 53 {r9}; I/J band (for guns).

IFF: AIMS Mk 12.
Tacan: URN 20.
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23KL; hull-mounted; active; medium frequency; with
limited bottom bounce capability.

MODERNISATION : Perth was first modernised in 1974 in the USA with the
installation of Standard missiles, replacement gun mountings, new combat
data system and modern radars. Hobart 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; Hobart, started March 1989, completes 1991; Perth,
started March 1987, completed December 1989. Major equipment being
upgraded: search radars, naval combat data system, gun systems, the Mk 13
missile launcher. Missile modernisation includes decoy and improved ECM
equipment; three dimensional radar SPS 52B upgraded to SPS 52C; CIWS Vulcan
Phalanx will not now be fitted.
STRUCTURE
: Generally similar to the US Charles F Adams class, but they
differ by the addition of a broad deckhouse between the funnels enclosing
the Ikara anti-submarine torpedo-carrying missile system.
Match 8

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 27
CLASS
: 15 FREMANTLE CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
HULLS
:
Name............. FREMANTLE
No............... 203
Builders......... Brooke Marine, Lowestoft
Commissioned..... 17 Mar 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WARRNAMBOOL
204
North Queensland
14 Mar 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
TOWNSVILLE
205
North Queensland
18 July 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WOLLONGONG
206
North Queensland
28 Nov 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LAUNCESTON
207
North Queensland
1 Mar 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WHYALLA
208
North Queensland
3 July 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPSWICH
209
North Queensland
13 Nov 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CESSNOCK
210
North Queensland
5 Mar 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BENDIGO
211
North Queensland
28 May 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GAWLER
212
North Queensland
27 Aug 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GERALDTON
213
North Queensland
10 Dec 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DUBBO
214
North Queensland
10 Mar 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GEELONG
215
North Queensland
2 June 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GLADSTONE
216
North Queensland
8 Sep 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BUNBURY
217
North Queensland
15 Dec 1984
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 211

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 137.1 x 23.3 x 5.9 (41.8 x 7.1 x 1.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesels; 6000 hp
1 Dorman diesel on centre line for cruising; 3 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 30; 8 on cruising diesel. Range, miles: 1450 at 30 kts; 4
cruising
COMPLEMENT
: 22 (3 officers)
GUNS
: 1 Bofors AN 4 - 40 mm/60; 120 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm). T
40 mm mountings 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 - 12.7 mm MGs.
RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
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. Plans are in hand to refit for a further 10 year
life.
OPERATIONAL : Bases: Cairns - P 205, 208, 209, 211, 216. Darwin - P 206,
207, 210, 212, 214, 215. Sydney - P 203 (reserve training). Melbourne - P
204 (reserve training). W Australia - P 213, 217.
Match 9

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: MINE WARFARE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 28
CLASS
: 2 + (4) BAY CLASS (MINEHUNTERS - INSHORE)
PICTURE
: SHOALWATER @P28.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. RUSHCUTTER
No............... M 80
Builders......... Carrington Slipways
Commissioned..... 1 Nov 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SHOALWATER
M 81
Carrington Slipways
10 Oct 1987
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 170 approx

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 101.7 x 29.5 x 6.6
(30.9 x 9 x 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
COMPLEMENT
: 14 (3 officers)
GUNS
: 4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: MCM system is containerised allowing for rapid
replacement or removal. Four sub-systems are located in the container sonar, tactical data, precision navigation and mine disposal weapon
control. The latter operates a remote-controlled ECA 38 system using two
PAP 104 vehicles.
RADARS
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas or Thomson Sintra; hull-mounted; minehunting; high
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Tenders for two prototypes of this totally new concept of
minehunters were sought in April 1981. Ordered January 1983. First launched
3 May 1986; second 20 June 1987. If the prototypes are successful a further
four may be ordered. A$1.5 million allocated in 1987 for long lead items
for further ships of the class, one of which was laid down 22 September
1987. Trials are expected to complete in 1992 after long delays caused by
propulsion and sonar problems and the need to evaluate a Krupp Atlas
replacement for the DSQS-11H alongside one from Thomson Sintra.
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 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 consists of pre-prepared foods.
Sales: Interest has been shown by several Middle East and South-East Asian
nations and for that reason trials problems have been particularly
disappointing.
Match 10

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 28
CLASS
: 1 BRITISH TON CLASS (MODIFIED)
HULLS
:
Name............. CURLEW (ex-HMS Chediston)
No............... M 1121
Builders......... Montrose S.Y.
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
RADARS
:
SONARS
:

feet (metres): 153 x 27.7 x 8.2 (46.3 x 8.5 x 2.5)
2 Napier Deltic diesels; 3000 bhp; 2 shafts
knots: 15. Range, miles: 2300 at 13 kts; 3500 at 8 kts
32 (3 officers)
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 975; I/J band.
Plessey Type 193; hull-mounted; minehunting; 100/300 kHz.
COMMENT
: Ton class coastal minesweeper. Turned over to the RAN,
commissioned and re-named on 7 September 1962. Mirrlees diesels were
replaced by Napier Deltic, and ship air-conditioned and fitted with
stabilisers. Converted into minehunter in 1968. Based at Sydney (Waterhen).
Currently acting as the support ship for Rushcutter and Shoalwater and will
then pay off, probably in 1992. Bofors gun removed in 1988.
Match 11

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 29
CLASS
: 1 AMPHIBIOUS HEAVY LIFT SHIP (LSH)
HULLS
:
Name............. TOBRUK
No............... L 50
Builders......... Carrington Slipways Pty Ltd
Laid down........ 7 Feb 1978
Launched......... 1 Mar 1980

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 417 x 60 x 16
(127 x 18.3 x 4.9)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Mirrlees Blackstone KDMR8 diesels; 9600hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 143 (12 officers)
Military lift: 350-500 troops; 1300 tons cargo; 70 tons capacity derrick;
2 - 4.25 ton cranes
GUNS
: 2 Bofors 40 mm/60; dual purpose; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minut
10 km (5.5 nm) anti-surface.

2 - 12.7 mm MGs.
RADARS
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band; range 117 km (6
nm) depending on aerial.
Navigation: Racal Decca RM 916; I band.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform only.
STRUCTURE
: The design is an update of the British Sir Bedivere class and
provides facilities for the operation of helicopters, landing craft,
amphibians or side-carried 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 kt waterjet LCVPs at davits. Fitted for
side-carrying two NLE pontoons. Two LCM 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 in-service helicopters. Based at
Sydney.
OPINION
: There is a need for a helicopter support ship with vertical lift
to complement Tobruk; Jervis Bay started fitting out for the role in late
1989.
Match 12

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 31
CLASS
: 1 DURANCE CLASS (UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
HULLS
:
Name............. SUCCESS
No............... OR 304
Builders......... Cockatoo Dockyard
Laid down........ 9 Aug 1980
Launched......... 3 Mar 1984
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 17933 full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 515.7 x 69.5 x 38.4
(157.2 x 21.2 x 10.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16 PC 2.5 V400 diesels; 21600 hp; 2
shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 193 (17 officers) plus 15 spare berths
Cargo capacity: 10088 tons: 8220 dieso; 1131 Avcat; 259 distilled water;
183 victuals; 250 munitions; 45 naval stores and spares
GUNS
RADARS
HELICOPTERS
: 3 Bofors 40 mm (2 fwd, 1 aft). 2 - 12.7 mm MGs.

: Navigation. Two Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
: 1 S70B-2 Seahawk.
COMMENT
: Based on French Durance class design. Replenishment at sea from
four beam positions (two having heavy transfer capability) and vertrep.
Match 13

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: AUSTRALIA
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 31
CLASS
: 1 HELICOPTER AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT SHIP
HULLS
:
Name............. JERVIS BAY (ex-Australian Trader)
No............... GT 203
Builders......... State Dockyard, Newcastle, NSW
Laid down........ 18 Aug 1967
Launched......... 17 Feb 1969
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 445.1 x 70.6 x 20.1
(135.7 x 21.5 x 6.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Crossley Pielstick 16PC 2V 400 diesels; 13000 bhp; 2
shafts; bow thruster
SPEED
: knots: 19.5
COMPLEMENT
: 152 (13 officers) plus 76 trainees
GUNS
: 2 - 12.7 mm MGs.
RADARS
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
Navigation: Racal Decca RM 916; I band.
COMMENT
: Now classified as a Helicopter, Logistic Support and Training
Ship, the former roll-on roll-off vessel commissioned in the RAN on 25
August 1977. For the training role a navigation bridge was added in 1978.
In 1987 the deckhouse was removed and the after deck strengthened, and in
late 1989 the ship was taken in hand to fit a lift for helicopter support
operations for up to six Sea King sized aircraft. Based at Sydney.
Match 14
EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BAHRAIN
SHIP TYPE
: MISSILE CORVETTES
PAGE NUMBER : 37
CLASS
: 2 LURSSEN FPB 62 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT)
HULLS
:
Name............. AL MANAMA
No............... 24
Builders......... Lurssen/Burmester
Commissioned..... 14 Dec 1987
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
AL MUHARRAQ
25
Lurssen/Burmester
3 Feb 1988
tons: 632 full load

feet (metres): 206.7 x 30.5 x 9.5 (63 x 9.3 x 2.9)
4 MTU 20V 538 TB 93 diesels; 18740 bhp; 4 shafts
43 (7 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet launchers; inertial cruise;
active radar homing to 42km (23nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; 85~ elevation; 85 rounds/minute to
km (8.7 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6
kg.
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 4 km (2.2
nm); weight of shell 0.96kg.
2 Oerlikon GAM-BO1 20 mm/93.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie; Chaff and IR flares.
ESM/ECM
: Racal Decca Cutlass/Cygnus; intercept and jammer.
Fire control: 1 CSEE Panda Mk 2 optical director. 1 Philips TV/IR optronic
director.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Philips Sea Giraffe; G band.
Navigation: Racal Decca; I band.
Fire control: Philips 9LV 331; J band.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 SA 365F Dauphin 2 helicopter.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered February 1984 and similar to Abu Dhabi and Singapore
designs.
STRUCTURE
: Steel hull, aluminium superstructure. Fitted with a helicopter
platform which incorporates a lift to lower the aircraft into the hangar.
OPERATIONAL : SA 365F to be armed with Aerospatiale AS 15TT anti-ship
missiles.
Match 15
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
BAHRAIN
MISSILE CORVETTES
37
CLASS
HULLS
: 6 LURSSEN FPB 45 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)

:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AHMAD EL FATEH
20
Lurssen/Burmester
5 Feb 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AL JABIRI
21
Lurssen/Burmester
3 May 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ABDUL RAHMAN AL FADEL

22
Lurssen/Burmester
10 Sep 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AL TAWEELAH
23
Lurssen/Burmester
1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
Lurssen/Burmester
1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
Lurssen/Burmester
1990
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
tons: 228 half load; 259 full load

feet (metres): 147.3 x 22.9 x 8.2 (44.9 x 7 x 2.5)
4 MTU 16V 538 TB92 diesels; 15400 hp; 4 shafts
36 (6 officers)
: SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar
homing to 42km (23nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.

GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; dual purpose; 85~ elevation; 85
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;
3 - 7.62 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: CSEE Dagaie launcher; trainable mounting; 10
containers firing Chaff decoys and IR flares.
ESM: RDL 2 ABC; radar warning.
Fire control: 1 Panda optical director for 40 mm guns.
RADARS
: Surface search/fire control: Philips LV200; J band.
Navigation: Racal Decca 1226; I band.
PROGRAMMES
June 1986.
STRUCTURE
: First pair ordered in 1979, second pair in 1985, third pair in

: Third pair have a beam of 7.3 m (23.9 ft) and 15600 hp.
Match 16

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BANGLADESH
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 40
CLASS
: 1 Ex-BRITISH SALISBURY CLASS (TYPE 61)
HULLS
:
Name............. UMAR FAROOQ (ex-HMS Llandaff)
No............... F 16
Builders......... Hawthorn Leslie Ltd
Laid down........ 27 Aug 1953
Launched......... 30 Nov 1955
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 339.8 x 40 x 15.5 (screws)
(103.6 x 12.2 x 4.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 VVS ASR 1 diesels; 14400 bhp
SPEED
: knots: 24. Range, miles: 2300 at full power; 7500 at 16kts
COMPLEMENT
: 237 (14 officers)
GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm)/45 (twin) Mk 6 {r1}; dual purpose; 80~
elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm)

anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg.
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 9 {r2}; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to 3 km
(1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; 10 km (5.5 nm) maximum.
A/S mortars: 1 triple-barrelled Squid Mk 4 {r3}; 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 {r4}; A
band.
Air/surface search: Plessey Type 993 {r5}; E/F band.
Height finder: Type 278M {r6}; E band.
Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007 {r7}; I/J band.
Navigation: Decca Type 978; I band.
Fire control: Type 275 {r8}; F band.
SONARS
: Type 174; hull-mounted; active search; medium frequency.
Graseby Type 170B; hull-mounted; active attack; 15 kHz.
PROGRAMMES
: Transferred to Bangladesh at Royal Albert Dock, London 10
December 1976.
OPERATIONAL : Suffered major machinery accident in 1985. Oil fuel, 230
tons.
Match 17

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BANGLADESH
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 40
CLASS
: 2 Ex-BRITISH LEOPARD CLASS (TYPE 41)
HULLS
:
Name............. ABU BAKR (ex-HMS Lynx)
No............... F 15
Builders......... John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank
Laid down........ 13 Aug 1953

Launched......... 12 Jan 1955
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ALI HAIDER (ex-HMS Jaguar)

F 17
Wm Denny & Bros Ltd, Dumbarton
2 Nov 1953
30 July 1957
12 Dec 1959

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 339.8 x 40 x 15.5 (screws)
(103.6 x 12.2 x 4.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 VVS ASR 1 diesels; 14400 bhp
SPEED
: knots: 24. Range, miles: 2300 at full power; 7500 at 16kts
COMPLEMENT
: 235 (15 officers)
GUNS
: 4 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm)/45 (2 twin) Mk 6 {r1}; dual purpose; 8

1 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 9 {r2}; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to 3 km
(1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; 10 km (5.5 nm) maximum.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.
Fire control: Mk 6M gun director.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 965 with single AKE 1 array {r3}; A
band.
Air/surface search: Plessey Type 993 {r4}; E/F band.
Navigation: Decca Type 978; Kelvin Hughes 1007; I band.
Fire control: Type 275 {r5}; F band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ali Haider transferred 16 July 1978 and Abu Bakr on 12 March
1982. Ali Haider refitted at Vosper Thornycroft August-October 1978. Abu
Bakr extensively refitted in 1982.
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.
Match 18

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BELGIUM
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 45
CLASS
: 4 WIELINGEN CLASS (E-71)
HULLS
:
Name............. WIELINGEN
No............... F 910
Builders......... Boelwerf, Temse
Laid down........ 5 Mar 1974
Launched......... 30 Mar 1976
Commissioned..... 20 Jan 1978

Name............. WESTDIEP
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F 911
Cockerill, Hoboken
2 Sep 1974
8 Dec 1975
20 Jan 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
WANDELAAR
F 912
Boelwerf, Temse
28 Mar 1975
21 June 1977
27 Oct 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
WESTHINDER
F 913
Cockerill, Hoboken
8 Dec 1975
28 Jan 1977
27 Oct 1978
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 1940 light; 2430 full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 349 x 40.3 x 18.4
(106.4 x 12.3 x 5.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbine; 28000
bhp; 2 Cockerill CO-240 V122400 diesels; 6000 bhp; twin cp propellers;
4 - 500 kW diesel alternators; 440 volts
SPEED
: knots: 29; 15 on 1 diesel; 20 on 2 diesels
Range, miles: 4500 at 18 kts; 6000 at 15 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 160 (15 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers {r1} ;
inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead
165 kg; sea-skimmer.
SAM: Raytheon Sea Sparrow Mk 29 octuple launcher {r2}; semi-active radar
homing to 14.6 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; warhead 30 kg.
GUNS
: 1 Creusot Loire 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 {r3}; 80~ elevation; 6
TORPEDOES
: 2 - 21 in (533 mm) launchers. ECAN L5 Mod 4; anti-submarine;
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth
to 1550 m (1800 ft).
A/S Mortars: 1 Creusot Loire 375 mm 6-barrelled trainable launcher {r4};
Bofors rockets to 1600 m; warhead 107 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Tracor MBA SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36 launchers;
Chaff decoys and IR flares to 4 km (2.2 nm).
Nixie SLQ 25; towed anti-torpedo decoy.
ESM: CSF DR 2000; radar warning.
Fire control: 2 CSEE optical directors. Signaal SEWACO IV action data
automation; Link 11.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05 {r5}; E/F band; range 137 km (
nm) for 2 m target.
Surface search/fire control: Signaal WM 25 {r6}; I/J band; range 46 km
(25 nm).
Navigation: Raytheon TM 1645/9X; I/J band.
IFF: Mk X11.
SONARS
: One Westinghouse SQS 505A; hull-mounted; active search and attac
medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: This compact, well-armed class of frigate is the first class
fully designed by the Belgian Navy and built in Belgian yards. The
programme was approved on 23 June 1971 and design studies completed July
1973. A firm order was placed in October 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 : Plans to fit Goalkeeper and new ESM have been shelved but
Sea Sparrow has been updated and L5 Mod 4 torpedoes acquired.
STRUCTURE
: Fully air-conditioned. Fin stabilisers fitted.
OPERATIONAL : Based at Zeebrugge.
Match 19

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BRAZIL
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 52
CLASS
: 3 BRITISH OBERON CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. HUMAITA
No............... S 20
Builders......... Vickers, Barrow
Laid down........ 3 Nov 1970
Launched......... 5 Oct 1971
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TONELERO
S 21
Vickers, Barrow
18 Nov 1971
22 Nov 1972
10 Dec 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
RIACHUELO
S 22
Vickers, Barrow
26 May 1973
6 Sep 1975
12 Mar 1977

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18
(90 x 8.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Admiralty Standard Range 16 VVS-ASRI diesels; 3680 bhp;
2 electric motors; 6000 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 12 surfaced; 17 dived. Range, miles: 9000 surfaced at 12
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 70 (6 officers)
TORPEDOES
: 8 - 21 in (533 mm) (6 bow, 2 stern) tubes. 22 Marconi Mk 24
Tigerfish Mod 1; wire-guided; active homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 35 kts;
passive homing to 29 km (15.7 nm) at 24 kts; warhead 134 kg.
4 Honeywell Mk 37 Mod 2 (stern tubes); active/passive homing to 8 km (4.4
nm) at 24 kts; warhead 150 kg.
Some Mk 8 Mod 4 anti-ship torpedoes (4.5 km at 45 kts) may still be in
service.
Fire control: Ferranti DCH tactical data system.

RADARS
SONARS
: Thorn-EMI Type 187; hull-mounted; search and attack; medium
frequency.
BAC Type 2007; flank array; passive search; low frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Two ordered from Vickers in 1969, the third in 1972.
Completion of Tonelero was much delayed by a serious fire on board
originating in the cabling. It was this fire which resulted in re-cabling
of all Oberon class under construction.
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
AEI-English Electric.
OPERATIONAL : Two short torpedo tubes aft reported as not operational, are
in fact still in service.
Match 20

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BRAZIL
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 56
CLASS
: 6 NITEROI CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. NITEROI
No............... F 40
Builders......... Vosper Thornycroft Ltd
Launched......... 8 Feb 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DEFENSORA
F 41
Vosper Thornycroft Ltd
14 Dec 1972
27 Mar 1975
5 Mar 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CONSTITUICAO
F 42*
13 Mar 1974
15 Apr 1976
31 Mar 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LIBERAL
F 43*
2 May 1975
7 Feb 1977
18 Nov 1978
Name............. INDEPENDENCIA
No............... F 44
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro

11 June 1972
2 Sep 1974
3 Sep 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
UNIAO
F 45
Arsenal
11 June
14 Mar
12 Sep
de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro

1972
1975
1980
*GP design.
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3200 standard;
3800 full load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 424 x 44.2 x 18.2 (sonar)
(129.2 x 13.5 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines; 56000
shp; 4 MTU 16V956 TB92 diesels; 19600 hp; 2 shafts; Escher-Wyss cp
propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30 gas; 22 diesels. Range, miles: 5300 at 17 kts on 2
diesels; 4200 at 19 kts on 4 diesels; 1300 at 28 kts on gas
COMPLEMENT
: 209 (22 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers (GP version)
{r1}; inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach;
warhead 165 kg HE; sea-skimmer.
2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (A/S version). Fitted for but not with.
SAM: 2 Short Bros Seacat triple launchers {r2}; optical/radar guidance to
5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg; 60 missiles.
A/S: 1 Ikara launcher (Branik standard) (A/S version) {r3}; command
radio/radar guidance to 24 km (13 nm) at 0.8 Mach; 10 missiles; payload Mk
46 torpedoes.
GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm)/55 Mk 8 (GP version) {r4}; 55~ elevati
25 rounds/minute to 22 km (12 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.2 nm)
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 21 kg. A/S version only has 1 mounting.
2 Bofors 40 mm/70 {r5}; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.5
nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm 6-barrelled Mk 15 Vulcan
Phalanx may be fitted to the four A/S ships in due course. An alternative
is a single tube SAM system.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Plessey STWS-1 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. Honeywell Mk
46 Mod 5; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40
kts; warhead 44 kg.
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm trainable rocket launcher (twin-tube) {r7};
automatic loading; range 1600 m.
Depth charges: 1 rail; 5 charges (GP version).
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Decca RDL 2/3; radar warning. FH5 HF/DF.
Combat data systems: Ferranti CAAIS with FM 1600B computers.
Fire control: Ikara tracker (A/S version).
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Plessey AWS 2 with Mk 10 IFF {r8}; E/F band;
range 110 km (60 nm).
Surface search: Signaal ZW 06 {r9}; I band; range 26 km (14 nm).
Fire control: Two Selenia Orion RTN 10X {r10}; I/J band; range 40 km
(22 nm).
SONARS
: EDO 610E; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
EDO 700E VDS (A/S version); active search and attack; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Lynx Mk 21 {r11}.
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 are 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
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 lead-yard services
supplied by Vosper Thornycroft at Navyard, Rio de Janeiro. Fitted with
retractable stabilisers. Seventh ship with differing armament was ordered
from Navyard, Rio de Janeiro in June 1981 and is used as a training ship.
OPERATIONAL : Exceptionally economical in personnel, amounting to a 50 per
cent reduction of manpower in relation to previous warships of this size
and complexity. Endurance, 45 days' stores, 60 days' provisions. Oil fuel,
530 tons.
Match 21

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BRAZIL
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 55
CLASS
: 4 Ex-US GARCIA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. PARA (ex-Albert David)
No............... D 27 (ex-FF 1050)
Builders......... Lockheed S B & Construction Co
Laid down........ 29 Apr 1964
Launched......... 19 Dec 1964
Commissioned..... 19 Oct 1968
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
PARAIBA (ex-Davidson)
D 28(ex-FF 1045)
Avondale Shipyards
20 Sep 1963
2 Oct 1964
7 Dec 1965
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
PARANA (ex-Sample)
D 29 (ex-FF 1048)
Lockheed S B & Construction Co
19 July 1963
28 Apr 1964
23 Mar 1968
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
PERNAMBUCO (ex-Bradley)
D 30 (ex-FF 1041)
Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco
17 Jan 1963
26 Mar 1964
Commissioned..... 15 May 1965

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 414.5 x 44.2 x 24 sonar; 14.5 keel
(126.3 x 13.5 x 7.3; 4.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 geared turbine (Westinghouse or General Electric);
35000 shp; 1 shaft. 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers
SPEED
: knots: 27.5. Range, miles: 4000 at 20 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 270 (18 officers)
MISSILES
: A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher {r1}; inertial
guidance to 1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 torpedo. Para and Parana
have automatic ASROC reload system.
GUNS
: 2 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30 {r2}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minu
to 17 km (9.3 nm); weight of shell 25 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r3}. 14 Honeywell Mk 46;
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;
warhead 44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: 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.
RADARS
: Air search: Lockheed SPS 40 {r4}; E/F band; range 320 km (175
nm).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r5}; G band.
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I band.
Fire control: General Electric Mk 35 {r6}; I/J band.
Tacan: SRN 15.
SONARS
: EDO/General Electric SQS 26 AXR or SQS 26B; bow-mounted; active
search and attack; medium frequency. Capacity for SQR 15 towed passive
array vice the helicopter (Para and Parana).
HELICOPTERS
: Capability for 1 Lynx or Seasprite {r7}.
PROGRAMMES
: First three transferred by five year lease 15 April 1989 and
arrived in Brazil on 13 December 1989. Last one transferred 1 October 1989
to arrive mid-1990.
STRUCTURE
: All four have the enlarged hangar capable of taking a Sea King
size helicopter but in USN service Para and Parana had the flight deck area
converted to take SQR 15 towed array which was removed on transfer.
Match 22

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BRAZIL
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 57
CLASS
: 0 + 4 + (12) INHAUMA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. INHAUMA
No............... V 30
Builders......... Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro

Laid down........ 23 Sep 1983
Launched......... 13 Dec 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
JACEQUAY
V 31
Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro
15 Oct 1984
8 June 1987
1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
JULIO DE NORONHA
V 32
Verolme, Angra dos Reis
May 1987
Mar 1988
1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
FRONTIN
V 33
Verolme, Angra dos Reis
Aug 1987
Sep 1988
1992

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 314.2 x 37.4 x 12.1; 17.4 (sonar)
(95.8 x 11.4 x 3.7; 5.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 General Electric LM2500 gas turbine; 27000
hp; 2 MTU 16V956 TB91 diesels; 7800 hp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 162 (19 officers)
MISSILES
radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 1 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm) Mk 8 {r2}; 55~ elevation; 25 rounds/mi
to 22 km (12 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft, weight of shell
21 kg.
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm 6-barrelled Mk 15 Vulcan
Phalanx {r4}; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km. Fitted for but not
with.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5;
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;
warhead 44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Plessey Shield Chaff launchers {r6}; fires
Chaff and IR flares in distraction, decoy or centroid patterns.
ESM/ECM
: Radar intercept {r7} and jammer {r8}.
Combat data systems: Ferranti CAAIS 450.
Fire control: Signaal WSA-421 missile and gun FCS with optronic {r9}
director and two optical {r10} directors.
RADARS
: Surface search: Plessey ASW 4 {r11}; E/F band; range 101 km (55
nm).
Navigation: I/J band.
Fire control: Selenia Orion RTN 10X {r12}; I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm).
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas ASO 4 Mod 2; hull-mounted; active; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Lynx {r13}.
PROGRAMMES
: Designed by Brazilian Naval Design Office with advice from
West German private Marine Technik design company. Signature of final
contract on 1 October 1981. First 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 16 ships but this was not a commitment
to finance them. First of class trials March 1989 but in-service date now
planned for early 1991.
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. A single tube SAM is a
possibility to replace the Phalanx which is not yet fitted.
Match 23

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: BRUNEI
SHIP TYPE
: CORVETTES
PAGE NUMBER : 66
CLASS
: 0 + 3 VIGILANCE CLASS
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 267.7 oa; 254.9 wl x 37.7 x 10.8
(81.6; 77.7 x 11.5 x 3.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 1163 TB 93 diesels; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 54 (6 officers) plus 24 marines
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 76 mm/62.
2 Bofors 40 mm/70 (twin). 2 - 20 or 30 mm.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 chaff launchers.
ESM: Radar warning.
Fire control: 2 optronic/radar directors.
RADARS
: Surface search: G band.
Navigation: I band.
Fire control: I/J band.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Sea Hawk type.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered from Vosper Thornycroft in October 1989. First to be
in service in 1993.
STRUCTURE
: Characteristics listed above are based on the Vigilance class
which is a development of the well proven Mk 9 corvette. Two Avon Searider
boats are carried for Marine operations.
Match 24
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
BRUNEI
LIGHT FORCES
66
3 WASPADA CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WASPADA
P 02
Vosper (Singapore)
1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PEJUANG
P 03
Vosper (Singapore)
1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SETERIA
P 04
Vosper (Singapore)
1979
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
tons: 206 full load

feet (metres): 121 x 23.5 x 6 (36.9 x 7.2 x 1.8)
2 MTU 20V-538 TB91 diesels; 9000 bhp; 2 shafts
24 (4 officers)
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg.

GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon 30 mm GCM-B01 (twin); 85~ elevation; 650 rounds/minut
10 km (5.5 nm); weight of shell
2 - 7.62 mm MGs. 2 MOD(N) 2 in
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Decca RDL;
Fire control: Sea Archer system
1412A digital computer.
RADARS
: Surface search:
1 kg.
launchers for illuminants.
radar intercept.
with Sperry Co-ordinate Calculator and
Racal Decca TM 1629AC; I band.
MODERNISATION : Started in 1988 and includes improved gun fire control and
ESM equipment.
STRUCTURE
: Welded steel hull with aluminium alloy superstructure. Waspada
has an enclosed upper bridge for training purposes.
Match 25

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CAMEROON
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 75
CLASS
: 1 P 48S TYPE (MISSILE PATROL CRAFT)
HULLS
:
Name............. BAKASSI
No............... P 104
Builders......... SFCN, Villeneuve-La-Garenne
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 172.5 x 23.6 x 7.9 (52.6 x 7.2 x 2.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 SACM AGO 195V16 CZSHR diesels; 6400 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 39 (6 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (2 quad) launchers; inertial
cruise; active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 2 Bofors 40 mm/70; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.8 km (
Fire control: Two Naja optronic systems. Racal Decca Cane 100 command
system.
RADARS
: Navigation/surface search: Two Racal Decca 1226; I band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered January 1981. Laid down 16 December 1981. Launched 22
October 1982.
MODERNISATION : Radars have been updated.
Match 26

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CANADA - NAVY
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 77
CLASS
: 3 OBERON CLASS (PATROL SUBMARINES)
PICTURE
: OKANAGAN @P77.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. OJIBWA (ex-Onyx)
No............... 72
Builders......... HM Dockyard, Chatham
Laid down........ 27 Sep 1962
Launched......... 29 Feb 1964
Commissioned..... 23 Sep 1965
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ONONDAGA
73
HM Dockyard, Chatham
18 June 1964
25 Sep 1965
22 June 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OKANAGAN
74
25 Mar 1965
17 Sep 1966
22 June 1968

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18 (90 x 8.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Admiralty Standard Range 16 VVS-ASR1 diesels; 3680 bhp;
2 electric motors; 6000 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
Range, miles: 9000 surfaced at 12 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 65 (7 officers)
TORPEDOES
: 8 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stern). 20 Gould Mk 48 Mod
4; dual purpose; active/passive homing to 50 km (27 nm)/38 km (21 nm) at

40/55 kts; warhead 267 kg. 4 NT37C for stern tubes.

Fire control: Singer Librascope TFCS with Sperry UYK 20 computer.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Triton (Type 2051); hull-mounted; passive/active search
and 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 first 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. All are due
for disposal after 1996.
MODERNISATION : All underwent SOUP (Submarine Operational Update Project)
with more modern sonar and fire control equipment fitted. Ojibwa 1980-82,
Onondaga 1982-84 and Okanagan 1984-86. In 1987 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 in the bow tubes.
Plessey Triton sonar suite purchased in May 1989 for urgent retrofit in all
three of the class.
STRUCTURE
: Diving depth, 200 m (656 ft).
Match 27

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CHILE
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 96
CLASS
: 2 OBERON CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. O'BRIEN
No............... 22
Builders......... Scott-Lithgow
Laid down........ 17 Jan 1971
Launched......... 21 Dec 1972
Commissioned..... Apr 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HYATT (ex-Condell)
23
Scott-Lithgow
10 Jan 1972
26 Sep 1973
27 Sep 1976

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18.1
(90 x 8.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 Admiralty Standard Range 16 VVS-ASR1
diesels; 3680 bhp; 2 electric motors; 6000 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: knots: 12 surfaced; 17 dived

: 65 (7 officers)
TORPEDOES
: 8 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stern). 22 AEG SUT;
wire-guided; active homing to 12 km (6.5 nm) at 35 kts; passive homing to
28 km (15 nm) at 23 kts; warhead 250 kg.
RADARS
SONARS
: BAC Type 2007; flank array; passive; long range; low frequency.
EMI Type 187; bow-mounted; passive/active search and attack; medium
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered from Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd,
Greenock, late 1969. Both suffered delays in fitting out due to re-cabling
and a minor explosion in Hyatt in January 1976.
OPERATIONAL : Stern tubes may no longer be used.
Match 28

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CHILE
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 98
CLASS
: 4 Ex-BRITISH COUNTY CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. PRAT (ex-HMS Norfolk)
No............... 11
Builders......... Swan Hunter, Wallsend
Laid down........ 15 Mar 1966
Launched......... 16 Nov 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COCHRANE (ex-HMS Antrim)

12
Fairfield S.B. & Eng Co Ltd, Govan
20 Jan 1966
19 Oct 1967
14 July 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LATORRE
14
Vickers
13 Sep
9 July
11 Oct
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BLANCO ENCALADA (ex-HMS Fife)

15
Fairfield S.B. & Eng Co Ltd, Govan
1 June 1962
9 July 1964
21 June 1966
(ex-HMS Glamorgan)
(Shipbuilding) Ltd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
1962
1964
1966

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 520.5 x 54 x 20.5
(158.7 x 16.5 x 6.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: COSAG; 2 AEI sets geared steam turbines; 30000 shp; 4
English electric G6 gas turbines; 30000 shp; 2 shafts. 2 Babcock &
Wilcox boilers; 49.2 kg/cm; 510~C

SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 470 (36 officers)
MISSILES
SAM: Short Bros Seaslug Mk 2 (11 and 14 only) {r2}; range 45 km (25 nm) at
2 Mach; warhead HE; beam riding. Limited anti-surface role.
2 Shorts Seacat quad launchers (not in 14) {r3}; optical/radar guidance
to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg. To be replaced by Israeli Barak I in due
course.
GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm) Mk 6 semi-automatic (twin) {r4}; 80~
elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10.3 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.2 nm)
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r5}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to 2 km.
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 (14 only).
12.7 mm (single or twin) MGs.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r6}; Honeywell Mk 44 Mod 1;
active homing to 5.5 km (3 nm) at 30 kts; warhead 34 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Corvus 8-barrelled trainable Chaff launchers;
distraction or centroid patterns to 1 km.
2 Wallop Barricade double layer Chaff launchers; 6 sets triple-barrelled
with four modes of fire.
ESM: UA 8/9; radar warning.
Combat data systems: ADAWS-1. A decision on a new command and control
system is expected in 1990.
Fire control: Gunnery MRS 3 system. Seacat 2 GWS 22 systems (not in 14).
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 965 M {r7} or 966 (14 and 15);
A band.
Admiralty Type 277 M {r9}; E band. For height finding.
Surface search: Marconi Type 992 R {r8}; E/F band; range 55 km (30 nm).
Navigation: Decca Type 978/1006; I band.
Fire control: Gunnery; Plessey Type 903 {r10}; I band.
Seaslug; Marconi Type 901 (in 11 and 14) {r11}; G/H band.
Seacat; Two Plessey Type 904 (not in 14) {r12}; I band.
SONARS
: Kelvin Hughes Type 162 M; hull-mounted; sideways looking
classification; high-frequency.
Graseby Type 184 M or Type 184 S (15); hull-mounted; active search and
attack; medium range; 7-9 kHz.
HELICOPTERS : 1 Aerospatiale SA 319B Alouette III (11 and 14) {r13}. 2 NAS
332F Super Puma (12 and 15) {r14}.
PROGRAMMES
: Transferred 6 April 1982 (Prat), 22 June 1984 (Cochrane), 3
October 1986 (Latorre) and 12 August 1987 (Blanco Encalada). Extensive
refits carried out after transfer. Glamorgan renamed Latorre after the
Swedish built cruiser which paid off in 1986. Although all are named after
senior officers, the titles Almirante and Capitan are not used.
MODERNISATION : Blanco Encalada converted at Talcahuano into helicopter
carrier for two Super Pumas completed May 1988; Cochrane to follow with
planned completion in early 1992. The remaining two will serve as
Flagships. All of the class to get PDMS, probably the Israeli Barak I and
new command, control and communications and ECM equipment. Latorre was
transferred with 40 mm guns in lieu of Sea Cats (damaged in the Falklands
War).
STRUCTURE
: Blanco Encalada and in due course Cochrane are now markedly
different in appearance from their two half-sisters with a greatly enlarged
flight deck continued right aft to accommodate two large helicopters
simultaneously, making her effectively flush-decked. The hangar has also

been completely rebuilt and resembles that of the fleet oiler Montt (ex-RFA
Tidepool).
Match 29

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CHILE
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 99
CLASS
: 2 ALMIRANTE CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. ALMIRANTE RIVEROS
No............... 18
Builders......... Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow
Laid down........ 12 Apr 1957
Launched......... 12 Dec 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS
19
Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow
20 June 1956
5 May 1958
26 Mar 1960

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 402 x 43 x 13.3
(122.5 x 13.1 x 4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Parsons Pametrada geared turbines; 54000 shp; 2
shafts. 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 43.3 kg/cm; 454~C
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 266 (17 officers)
MISSILES
SAM: 2 Short Bros Seacat quad launchers {r2}; optical/radar guidance to 5
km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg; 16 reloads.
GUNS
: 3 or 4 Vickers 4 in (102 mm)/60 Mk(N)R {r3}; 75~ elevation; 40
rounds/minute to 18 km (10 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm)
TORPEDOES
A/S mortars: 2 Admiralty Squid DC mortars (3-barrelled) {r6}; range 800 m;
warhead 52 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: 1 WLR-1; radar warning.
Combat data systems: Ferranti action data with autonomous displays.
Fire control: 2 Signaal M-4 directors for Seacat SAMs
RADARS
: Air search: Plessey AWS 1 {r7}; range 110 km (60 nm).
Air/surface search: Marconi SNW 10 {r8}; E/F band.
Fire control: Two SGR 102 {r9}; Signaal M4/3; I/J band.
SONARS
: Graseby Type 184 B; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medi
frequency.
Type 170; hull mounted; active attack; high frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered in May 1955. Layout and general arrangements are
conventional.
MODERNISATION : Both modernised by Swan Hunter in co-operation with
Plessey: Almirante Williams in 1971-74 and Almirante Riveros in 1973-75. In
the late 1980s both were given a further extensive refit with the addition
of modern electronic equipment. Israeli Barak I may replace Sea Cat but
these ships have a lower priority than the County and Leander classes.
OPERATIONAL : 4 in guns were removed one at a time for refurbishment in
1986-88 and ships operated minus one or two turrets each while the work was
done. In Almirante Williams the Y turret position is used as a helicopter
platform.
Match 30

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CHILE
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 100
CLASS
: 2 BRITISH LEANDER CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. CONDELL
No............... 06
Builders......... Yarrow & Co Ltd
Launched......... 12 June 1972
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LYNCH
07
Yarrow
6 Dec
6 Dec
25 May
& Co Ltd
1971
1972
1974

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 372 x 43 x 18 (screws)
(113.4 x 13.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 geared turbines; 30000 shp; 2 shafts. 2 Babcock &
Wilcox boilers; 38.7 kg/cm; 450~C
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 263
MISSILES
SAM: Short Bros Seacat GWS 22 quad launcher {r2}; optical/radar guidance
to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg; 16 reloads. To be replaced by Israeli
Barak I in due course.
GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (115 mm)/45 Mk 6 (twin) semi-automatic {r3}; 80
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r4}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to 2 km.
TORPEDOES

COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Corvus 8-barrelled trainable Chaff rocket
launchers; distraction or centroid patterns to 1 km. Wallop Barricade

double layer Chaff launchers.
ESM: UA 8/9; radar intercept.
Fire control: MRS 3 system for gunnery. GWS 22 system for Seacat.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 965 {r6}; A band.
Surface search: Marconi Type 992 Q {r7}; E/F band; range 55 km (30 nm).
Navigation: Decca Type 978; I band.
Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
Fire control: Plessey Type 903 {r8}; I band (for guns).
Plessey Type 904 {r9}; I band (for Seacat).
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 319B Alouette III {r10}.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered from Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun in the modernisation
programme of the Chilean Navy. Until the Swedish cruiser was acquired,
Condell, laid down on 5 June 1971, was to have been named Latorre. Renamed
1971. Both arrived in Chilean waters by February 1975.
MODERNISATION : Israeli Barak I SAM to replace Sea Cat in due course.
STRUCTURE
: Slightly taller foremasts than British Leander class. No Mortar
Mk 10 or VDS. Exocet mounted on quarter-deck.
OPINION
: Chilean Navy hopes to acquire two additional Leanders in due
course.
Match 31

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CHILE
SHIP TYPE
: TANKERS
PAGE NUMBER : 103
HULLS
:
Name............. ALMIRANTE JORGE MONTT (ex-RFA Tidepool)
No............... 52
Builders......... Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn
Measurement, tons: 18900 dwt; 14130 gross
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 583 x 71 x 32 (177.6 x 21.6 x 9.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 set Pametrada geared turbines; 15000 shp; 1 shaft. 2
Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 60 kg/cm; 510~C
SPEED
: knots: 18.3
COMPLEMENT
: 110
Cargo capacity: 18000 tons liquids
GUNS
: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute 2 km.
4 Browning 12.7 mm (2 twin) MGs.
RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/12; I band.
Helicopter Control: Kelvin Hughes 14/16; I band.
HELICOPTERS : Capacity for 6 SA 319B or 3 NAS 332F Super Puma.
COMMENT
: Eventually transferred August 1982, after being delayed by the
British in April 1982 for use in the Falklands' campaign.
Match 32
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
351
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
CHINA
SUBMARINES
108
1 MODIFIED ROMEO CLASS (SSG)

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 251.9 x 23.9 x 18
(76.8 x 7.3 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 4000 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 13 dived; 15 surfaced; 10 snorting
COMPLEMENT
: 54 (10 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 6 C801 Ying-ji (Eagle Strike); three launchers either side
of fin; inertial cruise; active radar homing to 40 km (22nm) at 0.9 Mach;

warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer. SSM first seen in 1984; external similarities
to Exocet.
TORPEDOES
: 8 - 21 in (533 mm) (6 bow, 2 stern) tubes. 16 Soviet Type 53;
dual purpose; pattern active/passive homing up to 20km (10.8 nm) at up to
45 kts; warhead 400 kg.
MINES
: 20 in lieu of torpedoes.
RADARS
: Surface search: Snoop Plate and Snoop Tray; I band.
SONARS
: Hercules or Tamir 5; hull-mounted; active/passive search and
attack; high frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: This design, designated ES5G, is a modified Romeo (Wuhan)
rebuilt as a trials SSM platform. Others may be converted in due course.
STRUCTURE
: The six missile tubes are built into the casing abreast the fin
and elevate to fire much as in the Soviet Juliett class. To provide target
acquisition an additional radar mast (Snoop Tray) is mounted between the
two periscopes.
OPERATIONAL : Has to surface to fire missiles.
Match 33

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: CHINA
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 109
CLASS
: 15 + 2 LUDA (TYPE 051) CLASS (DDG)
PICTURE
: JINAN @P109A.PCX | HEFEI @P109B.PCX
HULLS
:
Name..... JINAN
No....... 105
Name..... NANJING
No....... 131
Name..... CHANGSHA
No....... 161
Name..... XIAN
No....... 106
Name..... HEFEI
No....... 132
Name..... NANNING
No....... 162
Name..... YINCHUAN
No....... 107
Name..... CHONGQING
No....... 133
Name..... NANCHANG
No....... 163
Name..... XINING
No....... 108
Name..... ZUNYI
No....... 134
Name..... GUILIN
No....... 164
Name..... KAIFENG
No....... 109
Name..... No....... 165
Name..... DALIAN
No....... 110
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 433.1 x 42 x 15.1
(132 x 12.8 x 4.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 sets geared steam turbines; 60000 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 285 (27 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 6 Fei Lung 2 (Flying Dragon) (2 triple) launchers {r1};
active radar or IR homing to 95 km (51 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 513 kg.
GUNS
: 4 USSR 5.1 in (130 mm)/58 (2 twin) (1 twin in 105) {r2}; 85~
elevation; 17 rounds/minute to 29 km (16 nm); weight of shell 33.4 kg.
8 China 57 mm/70 (4 twin) {r3}; 85~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to 12 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) {r4}; 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 {r5}; 120 rockets; range
1200 m; warhead 34 kg. Similar in design to the Soviet RBU 1200.
Depth charges: 2 or 4 projectors; 2 or 4 racks.
MINES
: 38.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Chaff launchers (fitted to some).
ESM: Jug Pair (RW-23-1); 2-18 GHz; radar warning.
RADARS
: Air search: Knife Rest or Cross Slot; A band or Bean Sticks or P
Sticks {r6}; E/F band.
Rice Screen (fitted to 110, 132 and probably others); 3D; Gband. Similar
to Hughes SPS-39A.
Surface search: Eye Shield {r7}; E band.
Square Tie (not in all); I band; range 73 km (40 nm) or limits of radar
horizon.
Navigation: Fin Curve; I band.
Fire control: Wasp Head (series 1). Also known as Wok Won.
Sun Visor B (series 2) {r8}; G/H band.
2 Rice Lamp (series 2) {r9}; I band (for 57 mm guns).
IFF: High Pole.
SONARS
: Pegas 2M and Tamir 2; hull-mounted; active search and attack; hi
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 Harbin Z-9A (Dauphin) {r10} (in Jinan).
PROGRAMMES
: The first Chinese-designed destroyers of such a capability to
be built. First of class completed in 1971. 105-110 built at Luda; 131-134
at Shanghai and 161-165 at Guangzhou. Similar to Soviet Kotlin class. The
programme was much retarded after 1971 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 includes those after 109, all
but one of which commissioned in the 1980s with the latest 164 in April
1987 and 165 in early 1990. The order of completion was 105, 160
(scrapped), 106, 161, 107, 162, 131, 108, 132, 109, 163, 110, 133, 134, 164
and 165. Building continues.
MODERNISATION : First of class 105 completed a major refit in 1987 as a
trials ship, with the after armament replaced by a twin helicopter hangar
and deck. There are also said to be plans to replace the Fei Lung 2 SSM
launchers by a quadruple trainable C801 launcher between the funnels, and
the fwd 130 mm mounting by a twin 100 mm mounting (similar to those in the
Jiangdong class).
STRUCTURE
: Electronics vary in later ships. Some ships have 57 mm guns,
others 37 mm. Jinan may have Alcatel `Safecopter' landing aid.
OPERATIONAL : Capable of foreign deployment, although command and control
is limited. Underway refuelling is practised. Deployment; 105 series in
North and East Sea Fleets; 131 series 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.
133, 134 and 164 all operated in the vicinity of the Spratley Islands in
early 1989.
Match 34
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: 1990-91
: COLOMBIA
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 127

CLASS
: 4 TYPE FS 1500
HULLS
:
Name............. ALMIRANTE PADILLA
No............... 51
Builders......... Howaldtswerke, Kiel
Laid down........ Mar 1981
Launched......... 6 Jan 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CALDAS
52
Howaldtswerke, Kiel
June 1981
23 Apr 1982
14 Feb 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ANTIOQUIA
53
Howaldtswerke, Kiel
22 June 1981
28 Aug 1982
30 Apr 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
INDEPENDIENTE
54
Howaldtswerke, Kiel
22 June 1981
21 Jan 1983
24 July 1984
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
(99.1 x 11.3 x
MAIN MACHINERY:
propellers
SPEED
:
18 kts
COMPLEMENT

feet (metres): 325.1 x 37.1 x 12.1
3.7)
4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels; 28000 hp; 2 shafts; cp
knots: 27; 18 on 2 diesels. Range, miles: 7000 at 14 kts; 5000 a
: 94
MISSILES
radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.
SAM: {r2} To be fitted forward of the bridge when funds become available.
GUNS
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) {r4}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km
4 Oerlikon 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 {r5}; anti-submarine.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 1 CSEE Dagaie double mounting; IR flares and
Chaff decoys (H-J band).
ESM: AC672; radar warning.
ECM: Scimitar; jammer.
Combat data systems: Tavitac action data automation. Possibly Link Y
fitted.
Fire control: 2 Canopus optronic directors. Thomson-CSF VegaII GFCS.
Tavitac action data automation system.

RADARS
: Combined search: Thomson-CSF Sea Tiger {r6}; E/F band; range 110
km (60 nm) for 2 m target.
Fire control: Castor II B {r7}; I/J band; range 15 km (8 nm) for 1 m

target.
IFF: Mk 10.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas ASO 4-2; hull-mounted; active attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 MBB BO 105 CB, ASW {r8}.
PROGRAMMES
: Order placed late 1980. Almirante Padilla started trials July
1982. Near sisters to Malaysian frigates.
STRUCTURE
: No confirmation yet of SAM fit. Albatros/Aspide, Crotale and
Barak have all been mentioned.
Match 35

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ECUADOR
SHIP TYPE
: CORVETTES
PAGE NUMBER : 151
CLASS
: 6 ESMERALDAS CLASS (CORVETTES)
HULLS
:
Name............. ESMERALDAS
No............... CM 11
Builders......... Fincantieri Muggiano
Laid down........ 27 Sep 1979
Launched......... 1 Oct 1980
Commissioned..... 7 Aug 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MANABI
CM 12
Fincantieri Ancona
19 Feb 1980
9 Feb 1981
21 June 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LOS RIOS
CM 13
Fincantieri Muggiano
5 Dec 1979
27 Feb 1981
9 Oct 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
EL ORO
CM 14
Fincantieri Ancona
20 Mar 1980
9 Feb 1981
11 Dec 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
LOS GALAPAGOS
CM 15
Fincantieri Muggiano
4 Dec 1980
4 July 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LOJA
CM 16
Fincantieri Ancona
25 Mar 1981
27 Feb 1982
26 May 1984

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 204.4 x 30.5 x 8
(62.3 x 9.3 x 2.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 20 V 956 TB 92 diesels; 24400 hp; 4 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 51
MISSILES
: SSM: 6 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (2 triple) launchers; inertial
sea-skimmer.
SAM: Selenia Elsag Albatros quad launcher; Aspide; semi-active radar
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.5 Mach; height envelope 15-5000 m (49.2-16 405
ft); warhead 30 kg.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85
nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm ILAS-3 (2 triple) tubes; Whitehead Motofides A244;
anti-submarine; self adaptive patterns to 6km (3.3nm) at 30 kts; warhead
34kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 1 Breda 105 mm SCLAR launcher; Chaff to 5km
(2.7nm); illuminants to 12km (6.6nm).
ESM/ECM
: Elettronika Gamma ED; radar intercept and jammer.
Combat data systems: Selenia IPN 10 action data automation.
Fire control: 2 Selenia NA21 with C03 directors.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Selenia RAN 10S; E/F band; range 155 km (85
nm).
Navigation: SMA 3 RM 20; I band; range 73 km (40 nm).
Fire control: Selenia Orion 10X; I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm).
Selenia Orion 20X; I/J band; range 13 km (7 nm).
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra Diodon; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 1
12 or 13 kHz.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Bell 206B can be embarked (platform only).
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered in 1979. El Oro out of commission for two years from
mid-1985 after a bad fire.
STRUCTURE
: Similar to Libyan and Iraqi corvettes, with a helicopter deck
and larger engines.
Match 36

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
:
:
:
:
ECUADOR
LIGHT FORCES
152
3 LURSSEN 45 CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
QUITO
LM 21
Lurssen, Vegesack
13 July 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GUAYAQUIL
LM 23
Lurssen, Vegesack
22 Dec 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CUENCA
LM 24
Lurssen, Vegesack
17 July 1977
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
tons: 255
feet (metres): 147.6 x 23 x 8.1 (45 x 7 x 2.5)
4 MTU 16V 538 diesels; 14000 hp; 4 shafts
35

GUNS
2 Oerlikon 35 mm/90 (twin); 85~ elevation; 550 rounds/minute to 6 km (3.3
nm); weight of shell 1.55 kg.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton; G band; range 33 km (18
nm) for 2 m target.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Pollux; I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m
target.
PROGRAMMES
: Launched - Quito on 20 November 1975; Guayaquil on 5 April
1976; Cuenca in December 1976.
Match 37

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: EGYPT
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 154
CLASS
: 2 Ex-BRITISH PORPOISE and OBERON CLASSES
HULLS
:
Name............. Ex-WALRUS
No............... ex-S 08
Builders......... Scotts, Greenock
Laid down........ 12 Feb 1958
Launched......... 22 Sep 1959
Name............. Ex-OBERON
No............... ex-S 09
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HM
28
18
24
Dockyard, Chatham
Nov 1957
July 1959
Feb 1961

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18
(90 x 8.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Admiralty Standard Range 1 16 VMS diesels; 3680 bhp; 2
electric motors; 6000 shp; 2 shafts; 3-bladed, 7 ft diameter propellers;
400 rpm
SPEED
Range, miles: 9000 at 12 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 69 (7 officers)
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes. 20 torpedoes. Stern tubes have either
been removed or are no longer operational.

MINES
: Can be carried in lieu of torpedoes.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: MEL Manta UAL; radar warning.
Fire control: TCSS Mk 3.
RADARS
SONARS
: EMI Type 187; hull-mounted; passive/active search and attack;
medium frequency.
BAC Type 2007; hull-mounted; flank array; passive; long-range; low
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Acquired from Seaforth Holdings Ltd, UK as part of an exchange
deal. Contract signed in 1989 but details of refit and modernisation
programme still to be decided in 1990. Reported but not confirmed that more
of the class may be acquired in due course.
OPERATIONAL : Unlikely to be at sea until 1992.
Match 38
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
633 641 643
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
EGYPT
LIGHT FORCES
157
3 Ex-SOVIET OSA I CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 127.9 x 25.6 x 5.9
(39 x 7.8 x 1.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 3 MTU diesels; 12000 bhp; 3 shafts
SPEED
Complemnt: 30
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 SS-N-2A Styx; active radar or IR homing to 46km (25 nm)
at 0.9 Mach; altitude pre-set up to 300 m (984.3ft); warhead 513 kg.
SAM: SA-N-5 Grail; manual aiming; IR homing to 10 km (5.4 nm) at 1.5 Mach;
altitude to 2500 m (8000 ft); warhead 1.1 kg.
GUNS
: 4 USSR 30 mm/65 (2 twin); 85~ elevation; 500 rounds/minute to 5
2 - 12.7 mm MGs.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Kelvin Hughes; I band.
Fire control: Drum Tilt; H/I band.
IFF: High Pole. Square Head.
PROGRAMMES
: Thirteen reported to have
Soviet Navy in 1966-68 but some were sunk
Four of the remaining seven were derelict
MODERNISATION : Refitted with MTU diesels
Match 39
been delivered to Egypt by the

in war with Israel, October 1973.
in 1989.
and two machine guns.

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 178
CLASS
: 0 + 1 + (5) LE TRIOMPHANT CLASS (SNLE-NG)
PICTURE
: LE TRIOMPHANT @P178.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............ LE TRIOMPHANT
No.............. S 616
Builders........ Cherbourg Naval Dockyard
Laid down....... 9 June 1989
Launched........ 1990
Operational..... 1994-95
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
LE TEMERAIRE
S 617
Cherbourg Naval Dockyard
1991
1997

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 453 x 41 x (138 x 12.5 x - )
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 steam turbines; 1 electric motor; 1 Type K15, 150 MW
enlarged CAS 48 pressurised water nuclear reactor; diesel-electric
auxiliary propulsion; 41000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 25 dived
COMPLEMENT
: 110 (2 crews)
MISSILES
: SLBM: 16 Aerospatiale M45/TN 71; three stage solid fuel rockets;
inertial guidance to 5300 km (2860 nm); thermonuclear warhead with 6 MRV

each of 150 kT. (To be replaced by M5/TN 75 which has a planned range of
11000 km (6000 nm) and 10-12 MRVs). 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; launched from 21 in (533 mm) torpedo
tubes; inertial cruise; active radar homing to 50 km (27nm) at 0.9 Mach;
warhead 165 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes.
PROGRAMMES
: First of class ordered 10 March 1986 with building decision
taken 18 June 1987. Class of six planned at two to three year intervals and
at a total cost of 65 billion francs (1987 prices) which had risen to 79.8
billion francs by the end of 1988. Trials of Le Triomphant planned to start
in 1993 with the remainder of the class commissioning between 1997 and
2008. Will replace the Redoutable class. SNLE-NG (Sous-Marins Nucleaires
Lanceurs Engins Nouvelle Generation).
STRUCTURE
: Later versions may be longer, up to 170 m. Diving depth greater
than 300 m (984 ft).
Match 40

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 178
CLASS
: 1 L'INFLEXIBLE CLASS (SNLE)
HULLS
:
Name............ L'INFLEXIBLE
No.............. S 615
Laid down....... 16 Mar 1979
Launched........ 23 June 1982
Operational..... 1 Apr 1985
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 422.1 x 34.8 x 32.8
(128.7 x 10.6 x 10)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 steam turbines; 2 turbo alternators; 1 electric motor; 1
pressurised water nuclear reactor; diesel-electric auxiliary propulsion;
16000 hp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 25 dived
Range, miles: 5000 at 4 kts on auxiliary propulsion only
COMPLEMENT
: 2 alternating crews each of 127 (14 officers)
MISSILES
: SLBM: 16 Aerospatiale M4; three stage solid fuel rockets;
inertial guidance to 4000 km (2160 nm); thermonuclear warhead with 6 MRV
each of 150 kT. To be replaced by M45 with an increased range of 5300 km
(2860 nm).
SSM: Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet; launched from 21 in (533 mm) torpedo
tubes; inertial cruise; active radar homing to 50 km (27nm) 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 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to
550 m (1800 ft); total of 18 torpedoes and SSM carried in a mixed load.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Warning.
RADARS
: Search: Thomson-CSF DRUA 33; I band.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DSUX 21 `multi-function' passive bow and flank
arrays.
DUUX 5; passive ranging and intercept; low frequency.
DSUV 61; towed array.
PROGRAMMES
: In September 1978 a decision was taken to proceed with the
construction of a sixth SNLE to be of an intermediate type between her

predecessors and the Triomphant class. The sixth hull was found to be
necessary if three submarines are to be continuously available, with two on

patrol. Service life to 2012.
MODERNISATION : The M4 missile is to be replaced by the M45 as an
intermediate system until the M5 is available in the late 1990s. The M45
uses M4 first and second stage propulsion units but has new electronics and
new warheads.
STRUCTURE
: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft). Similar propulsion plant to
previous SNLE but with improved noise reduction.
OPERATIONAL : The M4 ballistic missile system will combine with improved
inertial navigation systems, sonar, diving depth, reactor and armament to
provide a submarine `qui utilisera les techniques des annees 80' as M.
Bourges (late Minister of Defence) described it.
Match 41

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: Fleet Submarines (Sous-Marins Nucleaires d'Attaque (SNA))
PAGE NUMBER : 179
CLASS
: 4 + 4 RUBIS CLASS (SNA 72)
HULLS
:
Name............ RUBIS
No.............. S 601
Laid down....... 11 Dec 1976
Launched........ 7 July 1979
Operational..... 23 Feb 1983
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
SAPHIR
S 602
1 Sep 1979
1 Sep 1981
6 July 1984
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
CASABIANCA
S 603
19 Sep 1979
22 Dec 1984
21 Apr 1987
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
EMERAUDE
S 604
4 Mar 1981
12 Apr 1986
15 Sep 1988
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
AMETHYSTE
S 605
11 Oct 1984
14 May 1988
Operational..... Apr 1991
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
PERLE
S 606
27 Mar 1987
1990
1993
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
TURQUOISE
S 607
14 June 1988
1993
1997
Name............
No..............
Builders........
Laid down.......
Launched........
Operational.....
DIAMANT
S 608
1990
1999
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2385 (2400, S 605 onwards) surfaced; 2670 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 236.5 (241.5, S 605 onwards) x 24.9 x 21 (72.1
(73.6) x 7.6 x 6.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 turbo alternators; 1 main motor (with emergency electric
motor); 1 CAS 48 pressurised water-cooled nuclear reactor; 48 MW; 9500 shp;
Jeumont-Schneider auxiliary diesel electric; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 25
COMPLEMENT
: 2 alternating crews each of 67 (8 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet; launched from 21 in (533 mm)
torpedo tubes; inertial cruise; active radar 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;
550 m (1800 ft); and ECAN F17 Mod 2; wire-guided; active/passive homing to
20 km (10.8 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 250 kg; depth 600 m (1970 ft). Total of
18 torpedoes and missiles carried in a mixed load.
MINES
: Up to 32 FG 29 in lieu of torpedoes.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: ARUR, ARUD; intercept and warning.
Fire control: SADE tactical data handling. DLT D3 torpedo control.
RADARS
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DSUV 22 or DMUX 20 multi-function (S605 onwards);
passive search; low frequency.
DUUA 2B; active; medium frequency; 8 kHz.
DUUX 2 or DUUX 5; passive ranging and intercept.
DSUV 62; towed passive array; very low frequency (to be fitted in all by
1991).
PROGRAMMES
: Rubis refitted 1986-88; Saphir started refit September 1989,
to complete June 1991.
Nos 605-608 are being built to a modified design. This includes a new bow
form, Syracuse 2 Satcom System, a new design sonar DMUX 20 in place of DSUV
22, a new DSUV 62 towed array sonar, a major silencing programme, a
streamlining of the superstructure as well as new tactical and attack
systems and improved electronics. Amethyste started trials 4 October 1989
and will commission in 1991. The programme has been slowed down by defence
economies imposed in 1989. SNA No 9 (displacement: 4000 tons) will be of a
new and improved class with VLS SSM and should enter service in the next
century.
MODERNISATION : Between 1989 and 1995 the first four boats of this class
are being converted under operation Amethyste (AMelioration Tactique
HYdrodynamique Silence Transmission Ecoute) to bring them to the same
standard of ASW efficiency as the later boats rather than that required for
the original anti-surface ship role.
STRUCTURE
: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft). As this is the smallest class of
SSNs ever designed except for the 400 ton NR-1 of the US Navy there has
clearly been a marked reduction in the size of the reactor compared with
the Le Redoutable class. S 605 and onwards have had their length increased
to 241.5 ft (73.6 m)
OPERATIONAL : Two squadrons of these submarines are forecast to be based at
Toulon and probably Lorient. The first five will all be based at Toulon.
Endurance up to 60 days.
Match 42

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: Patrol Submarines (Sous-Marins)
PAGE NUMBER : 180
CLASS
: 4 AGOSTA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. AGOSTA
No............... S 620
Builders......... Cherbourg Naval Dockyard
Laid down........ 1 Nov 1972
Launched......... 19 Oct 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BEVEZIERS
S 621
17 May 1973
14 June 1975
27 Sep 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LA PRAYA
S 622
1974
15 May 1976
9 Mar 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OUESSANT
S 623
1974
23 Oct 1976
27 July 1978

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 221.7 x 22.3 x 17.7
(67.6 x 6.8 x 5.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16 PA4185VG diesels;
3600 hp; 1 electric motor (3500 kW); 4600 hp; 1 cruising motor; 23 kW; 1
shaft
SPEED
Range, miles: 8500 at 9 kts snorting; 350 at 3.5 kts dived
COMPLEMENT
: 58 (7 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet; launched from 21 in (533 mm)
tubes; inertial cruise; active radar homing to 50 km (27 nm) at 0.9 Mach;
warhead 165 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. ECAN L5 Mod 3; dual purpose;
550 m (1800 ft) and ECAN F17 Mod 2; wire-guided; active/passive homing to
20 km (10.8 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 250 kg; depth 600 m (1970 ft). Total of
20 torpedoes and missiles carried in a mixed load.
MINES
: Up to 36 in lieu of torpedoes.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: ARUR, ARUD; intercept and warning.
Fire control: DLT D3 torpedo control.
RADARS
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DSUV 22; passive search; medium frequency.
DUUA 2D; active search and attack; 8 kHz.
DUUA 1D; active search. DUUX 2; passive ranging.
DSUV 62 (to be fitted to all by 1991); passive towed array; very low
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Building of this class was announced in 1970 under the third
five-year new construction plan 1971-75. Considerable efforts have been
made to improve noise reduction, including a clean casing and the damping
of internal noise. Service lives: Ouessant 2003, remainder 2002 but these
dates may be extended.
MODERNISATION : Included fitting of SM 39 Exocet and better torpedo
discharge and reloading. Completed in 1987.
STRUCTURE
: First diesel submarines in the French Navy to be fitted with 21
in (533 mm) tubes. Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft). Has twice the battery
capacity of the Daphne class.
OPERATIONAL : Endurance, 45 days. Torpedoes can be fired at all speeds and
down to full diving depth. Rapid reloading gear fitted. All four submarines
originally based at Toulon, but by 1987 all had moved to Lorient.
Sales: Four built at Cartagena for Spanish Navy and two built for Pakistan
by Dubigeon.
Match 43

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: HELICOPTER CARRIER (Porte-Helicopteres)
PICTURE
: LEANNE D'ARC @P183.PCX
PAGE NUMBER : 183
HULLS
:
Name............. JEANNE D'ARC (ex-La Resolue)
No............... R 97
Builders......... Brest Naval Dockyard
Launched......... 30 Sep 1961

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 597.1 x 78.7 hull x 24
(182 x 24 x 7.3)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 203.4 x 68.9 (62 x 21)
MAIN MACHINERY: Rateau-Bretagne geared steam turbines; 40000 shp; 2
shafts. 4 boilers; working pressure 640 psi (45kg/cm); 842~F (450~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 623 (27 officers, 414 ratings and 182 cadets)
MISSILES
GUNS
: 4 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 1964 CADAM automatic {r2}; 80~
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: 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.
Combat data systems: SENIT 2 action data automation; Link 11.
RADARS
: Air search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 22D {r3}; D band; range 366 km (200
nm).
Air/surface search: DRBV 50 {r4}; G band; range 29 km (16 nm).
Navigation: DRBN 32; I band.
Fire control: Three DRBC 32A {r5}; I band.
Tacan: SRN-6.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBV 24; hull-mounted; active search; medium
frequency; 5 kHz.
HELICOPTERS : Lynx Mk 2/4 and Alouette III (4 in peacetime as training
ship; 8 in wartime).
PROGRAMMES
: Due to pay off in 2004.
STRUCTURE
: Flight deck lift has a capacity of 12 tons. Some of the hangar
space is used to accommodate officers under training. The ship is almost
entirely air-conditioned. Plans to install a Combat Data System were
cancelled.
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.
Match 44

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: CRUISERS (Croiseurs)
PAGE NUMBER : 184
HULLS
:
Name............. COLBERT
No............... C 611
Builders......... Brest Dockyard
Laid down........ Dec 1953
Launched......... 24 Mar 1956 (floated out of dry dock)


DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 593.2 x 66.1 x 25.2
(180.8 x 20.2 x 7.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 sets CEM-Parsons geared turbines; 86000 shp; 2 shafts. 4
Indret multi-tubular boilers; 640 psi (45 kg/cm); 842~F (450~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 560 (24 officers)
MISSILES
SAM: ECAN Ruelle Masurca twin launcher {r2}; 48 Mk 2 Mod 3; semi-active
radar homing to 55 km (30 nm) at 3 Mach; warhead 98 kg; 48 missiles.
GUNS
: 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r3}; 80~ elevat
80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;
12 DCN 57 mm/60 in (6 twin) {r4}; 93~ elevation; 60 rounds/minute to 13
km (7 nm) (5 km (2.7 nm) effective) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 2.96
kg.
Several M2HB 12.7 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8-barrelled trainable Chaff
launchers.
ESM: ARBR 10F; radar warning.
ECM: ARBB 31/32; jammers.
Combat data systems: SENIT 1 data automation system; Link 11.
RADARS
: Air search: DRBV 23C {r5}; D band; range 201 km (110nm).
DRBI 10D {r6}; E/F band; range 256 km (140 nm).
DRBV 20C {r7}; C band.
Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 50 {r8}; G band; range 29km (16 nm).
Navigation: Decca RM 416; I band.
Fire control: Two DRBR 51 {r9}; G/I band (for Masurca).
DRBR 32C {r10}; I band (for 100 mm guns).
Two DRBC 31 {r11}; I band (for 57 mm guns).
Tacan: URN 20.
MODERNISATION : Between April 1970 and October 1972 underwent a complete
reconstruction and rearmament. The sixteen 5in (127 mm) guns were removed,
the Masurca surface-to-air missile system was fitted and helicopter
facilities were installed on the quarter-deck. Further refit from August
1981 to November 1982 including improvements to Masurca, fitting of
satellite communications, new cabling and improvements to accommodation.
Operational spring 1983 with life extension until 1997 but may now be paid
off into reserve in 1992.
STRUCTURE
: 50-80 mm belt and 50 mm deck armour.
OPERATIONAL : Equipped as command ship and for radar control of air
strikes. Serves as Flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron. Oil fuel, 1492
tons. Syracuse 1 Satcom.
Match 45
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
:
:
:
:

1990-91
FRANCE
DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: 185
: 7 GEORGES LEYGUES CLASS (TYPE F 70 (ASW))
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GEORGES LEYGUES
D 640
Brest Naval Dockyard
16 Sep 1974
17 Dec 1976
10 Dec 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DUPLEIX
D 641
17 Oct 1975
2 Dec 1978
16 June 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MONTCALM
D 642
6 Dec 1975
31 May 1980
28 May 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
JEAN DE VIENNE
D 643
26 Oct 1979
17 Nov 1981
25 May 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
PRIMAUGUET
D 644
19 Nov 1981
17 Mar 1984
7 Nov 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LA MOTTE-PICQUET
D 645
Brest Naval Dockyard/Lorient
12 Feb 1982
6 Feb 1985
18 Feb 1988
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LATOUCHE-TREVILLE
D 646
Brest Naval Dockyard/Lorient
31 May 1985
19 Mar 1988
20 Jan 1989 (trials)
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3830 standard; 4300 (D 640-643); 4380 (D 644-646) full

load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 455.9 x 45.9 x 18.7
(139 x 14 x 5.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines; 46200 bhp;
2 SEMT-Pielstick 16PA6 CV280 diesels; 10400 bhp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30; 21 on diesels. Range, miles: 8500 at 18 kts on diesel
2500 at 28 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 218 (16 officers) plus 16 spare billets
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (MM 40 in D 642-646) {r1};
inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach (MM 38);
active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach (MM 40); warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer. 4 additional Exocet missiles can be carried as a warload (D
644-646).
SAM: Thomson-CSF Crotale Navale EDIR octuple launcher {r2}; radar
guidance; line of sight guidance to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.4 Mach; warhead 14
kg; 26 missiles.
GUNS
: 1 - 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r3}; dual purpose
80~ elevation; 78 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)
2 Oerlikon 20 mm; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm).
4 M2HB 12.7 mm MGs.
TORPEDOES
: 2 fixed launchers. 10 ECAN L5; anti-submarine; active/passive
homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to 550 m (1800 ft).
12 Honeywell Mk 46 for helicopters.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie 10-barrelled double trainable
launcher (replacing Syllex) {r4}; Chaff and IR flares; H-J band.
ESM: ARBR 17; (fitted in D 643 onwards and to be retrofitted in preceding
three ships vice ARBR 16); radar warning.
DIBV 1A Vampir; IR detector (D 644-646).
ECM: ARBB 32 B; jammer.
Combat data systems: SENIT 4 action data automation; Link 11. SLASM
integrated ASW (to be fitted in due course).
Fire control: CSEE Panda optical director for 3.9 in (100 mm) gun.
Thomson-CSF Vega (D 640-643) and CTMS (D 644-646) optronic systems. DIBV 1A
Vampir IR detector (D 644-646); DIBC 1A Piranha IR tracker for 100 mm (D
644-646; integrated to CTMS FCS). DLT L4 (D 640-643) and DLT L5 (D 644-646)
torpedo control system.
RADARS
: Air search: DRBV 26 (not in D 644-646) {r5}; D band; range 182 k
(100 nm) for 2 m target.
Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 51C (DRBV 15A in D 644-646) {r6}; G
Navigation: Two Decca 1226; I band (one for close-range helicopter control).
Fire control: DRBC 32E (D 640-643) {r7}; I band; DRBC 33A (D 644-646); I
band.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23D (DUBV 24C in D 644-646); bow-mounted;
active search and attack; 5 kHz.
DUBV 43B (43C in D 643-646) {r8}; VDS; search; medium frequency; paired
with DUBV 23D/24; tows at 24 kts down to 200 m (650 ft), (700 m (3000 ft)
for 43C). Length of tow 600 m (2000 ft); to be upgraded to 43C.
DSBV 61 (in D 644 onward); passive linear towed array; low frequency; 365
m (1200 ft). May be fitted in first four during mid-life refits in early
1990s.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 Lynx Mk 2/4 {r9}.
PROGRAMMES
: First three were in the 1971-76 new construction programme,
fourth in 1978 estimates, fifth in 1980 estimates, sixth in 1981 estimates,
seventh in 1983 estimates. The eighth ship was cancelled as an economy
measure. D 645 and 646 were towed from Brest to Lorient for completion.
Service lives: Georges Leygues, 2004; Dupleix and Montcalm, 2006; Jean de
Vienne, 2008; Primauguet, 2011; La Motte-Picquet, 2012; Latouche-Treville,
2014. Re-rated F 70 `fregates anti-sous-marins (FASM)' (ex-C 70) on 6 June
1988.
MODERNISATION : The class is to receive the new OTO Melara/Matra ASW

missile Milas and SLASM in due course and the first four may be back fitted
with towed arrays in mid life refits.
STRUCTURE
: Bridge raised one deck in the last three of the class.
OPERATIONAL : First four deployed to Mediterranean, remainder to Atlantic.

The ships' helicopters are dual roled either carrying ASW weapons or AS 12
anti-ship missiles. Syracuse 1 Satcom is fitted.
Match 46

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)
PAGE NUMBER : 186
CLASS
: 1 + 1 CASSARD CLASS (TYPE F 70 (A/A))
HULLS
:
Name............. CASSARD
No............... D 614
Builders......... Lorient Naval Dockyard
Laid down........ 3 Sep 1982
Launched......... 6 Feb 1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
JEAN BART
D 615
12 Mar 1986
19 Mar 1988
21 Oct 1989 (trials)

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 455.9 x 45.9 x 18.7 (sonar)
(139 x 14 x 5.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 SEMT-Pielstick 18PA6 V280 BTC diesels; 42400 hp; 2
shafts
SPEED
: knots: 29.5. Range, miles: 8200 at 17 kts; 4800 at 24 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 236 (19 officers) accommodation for 251
MISSILES
SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 5 launcher {r2}; semi-active
radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height envelope 45-18288 m
(150-60000 ft). Launchers taken from T 47 (DDG) ships.
2 Matra Sadral PDMS sextuple launchers {r3}; Mistral; IR homing to 4 km
(2.2 nm); warhead 3 kg; anti-sea-skimmer; able to engage targets down to 10
ft above sea level.
GUNS
80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;
2 Oerlikon 20 mm {r5}; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm).
TORPEDOES
: 2 fixed launchers model KD 59E. 10 ECAN L5 Mod 4;
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead
150 kg; depth to 550 m (1800 ft). Honeywell Mk 46 torpedoes for the
helicopter.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie {r6} and 2 Sagaie 10-barrelled
trainable launchers {r7}; fires a combination of Chaff and IR flares.
Nixie; towed torpedo decoy.

ESM: ARBR 17 {r8}; radar warning. DIBV 1A Vampir {r9}; IR detector
(integrated with search radar for active/passive tracking in all

weathers).
ECM: ARBB 33; jammer; H, I and J bands.
Combat data systems: SENIT 6 action data automation; Links 11 and 14.
Fire control: CSEE Najir director; DIBC 1A Piranha II IR. CTMS optronic
control system.
RADARS
: Air search: Thomson-CSF DRBJ 11B (Cassard temporarily fitted wit
DRBV 15 in lieu) {r10}; 3D; range 366 km (200nm).
Air/surface search: DRBV 26C {r11}; D band; range 182 km (100nm).
Navigation: Two Racal Decca 1229; I band (one for close-range helicopter
control).
Fire control: DRBC 33A {r12}; I band.
Two Raytheon SPG 51C {r13}; G/I band (for missiles).
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBA 25A; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
medium frequency. May be fitted later with DSBV 62 passive towed array;
very low frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Lynx Mk 2/4 {r14}.
PROGRAMMES
: On the same hull as the F 70 (A/S) a very different armament
and propulsion system has been introduced. Funds for the first ship
allotted in 1978 estimates, for the second in 1979 estimates (ordered 27
September 1979), and for the third and fourth in 1983 estimates. Third and
fourth ships orered 27 February 1984, but indefinitely postponed. The
building programme has been considerably slowed down by finance problems
and doubts about the increasingly obsolescent Standard SM 1 missile system,
and the SM 2 is reported as being too expensive. Service lives: First,
2013; second, 2015. Re-rated F 70 (ex-C 70) on 6 June 1988, officially
`fregates anti-aeriennes (FAA)'.
STRUCTURE
: A prominent dome will cover the DRBJ 11B radar when it is
fitted. Samahe 210 helicopter handling system. It is reported that both
ships are to be fitted with Aster SAM during their first refits.
OPERATIONAL : Syracuse 1 Satcom fitted {r15}. Helicopter to be used for
third party targeting for the SSM. Cassard is in the Mediterranean Fleet.
Match 47

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 186
CLASS
: 2 SUFFREN CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. SUFFREN
No............... D 602
Laid down........ Dec 1962
Launched......... 15 May 1965
Name............. DUQUESNE
No............... D 603

Laid down........ Nov 1964
Launched......... 12 Feb 1966

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 517.1 x 50.9 x 20
(157.6 x 15.5 x 6.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: Double reduction Rateau geared steam turbines; 72500 shp;
2 shafts. 4 boilers; working pressure 640 psi (45 kg/cm); superheat 842~F
(450~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 355 (23 officers)
MISSILES
SAM: ECAN Ruelle Masurca twin launcher {r2}; Mk 2 Mod 3 semi-active radar
homers; range 55 km (30 nm); warhead 98 kg; 48 missiles.
A/S: Latecoere Malafon {r3}; range 13 km (7 nm) at 450 kts; payload L4
acoustic homing torpedo; warhead 100 kg; 13 missiles.
GUNS
: 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 1964 CADAM automatic {r4}; 80~
4 or 6 Oerlikon 20 mm; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm).
TORPEDOES
: 4 launchers (2 each side) {r5}. 10 ECAN L5; anti-submarine;
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to
550 m (1800 ft).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Sagaie 10-barrelled trainable launchers;
Chaff to 8 km (4.4 nm) and IR flares to 3 km (1.6nm); replacing 2 Syllex.
ESM: ARBR 17; intercept.
ECM: ARBB 32; jammer (ARBB 33 after modernisation).
Fire control: CTMS radar/optronic (for guns) being retrofitted (DIBC-1A
Piranha IR).
RADARS
: Air search (radome): DRBI 23 {r7}; D band.
Air/surface search: DRBV 15A {r8}; E/F band.
Fire control: Two DRBR 51 {r9}; G/I band (for Masurca).
DRBC 32A {r10} (for guns); being replaced by DRBC 33A; Iband.
Tacan: URN 20.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
kHz.
DUBV 43 {r11}; VDS; medium frequency 5 kHz; tows at up to 24kts at 200 m
(656 ft).
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered under the 1960 programme. Service lives: Both extended
to over 2000.
MODERNISATION : MM38 Exocet fitted in 1977 (Duquesne) and 1979 (Suffren);
Masurca modernised in 1984-85 (Duquesne) and 1988-89 (Suffren), with new
computers. DRBV 15A radars replaced DRBV 50. Suffren has had a major refit
from May 1988 to September 1989: modernisation of the DRBI-23 radar; new
computers for the SENIT combat data system; new CTMS fire control system
for 100 mm guns fitted (with DRBC-33A radar, TV camera and DIBC-1A Piranha
IR tracker). New ESM/ECM suite: ARBR 17 radar interceptor, ARBB 33 jammer
and Sagaie decoy launchers. Two 20 mm guns fitted either side of DRBC 33A.
Duquesne to be modernised in due course.
STRUCTURE
: Equipped with gyro controlled stabilisers operating three pairs
of non-retractable fins. Air-conditioning of accommodation and operational
areas. Excellent sea-boats and weapon platforms.
OPERATIONAL : Syracuse 1 Satcom fitted {r12}. Both ships operate in the

Mediterranean. Officially fregates lance-missiles (FLM).
Match 48

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 187
CLASS
: 3 TOURVILLE CLASS (TYPE F 67)
PICTURE
: TOURVILLE @P187.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. TOURVILLE
No............... D 610
Laid down........ 16 Mar 1970
Launched......... 13 May 1972
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DUGUAY-TROUIN
D 611
25 Feb 1971
1 June 1973
17 Sep 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DE GRASSE
D 612
June 1972
30 Nov 1974
1 Oct 1977

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 501.6 x 52.4 x 18.7
(152.8 x 16 x 5.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Rateau geared steam turbines; 58000 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 301 (21 officers)
MISSILES
SAM: Thomson-CSF Crotale Navale EDIR octuple launcher {r2}; radar
guidance; radar and IR line of sight guidance to 13 km (7nm) at 2.4 Mach;
warhead 14 kg.
A/S: Latecoere Malafon (to be replaced by Milas) {r3}; range 13 km (7 nm)
at 450 kts; payload L4 acoustic homing torpedo; warhead 100 kg; 13
missiles.
GUNS
: 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r4}; dual purpo
2 Oerlikon 20 mm {r5}; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5 nm).
TORPEDOES
: 2 launchers {r6}. 10 ECAN L5; anti-submarine; active/passive
homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to 550 m (1800 ft).
Honeywell Mk 46 torpedoes for helicopters.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8-barrelled trainable launcher
(to be replaced by 2 Dagaie systems) {r7}; Chaff to 1 km in centroid and
distraction patterns.
ECM: ARBB 32; jammer.

RADARS
: Air search: DRBV 26 {r8}; D band; range 182 km (100 nm) for 2 m
target.
Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 51B {r9}; G band; range 29 km (16
nm).
Navigation: Two Racal Decca Type 1226; I band (one for helicopter control).
Fire control: DRBC 32D {r10}; I band.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBV 23; bow-mounted; active search and attack; 5
kHz.
DUBV 43C {r11}; VDS; medium frequency; tows at up to 24 kts at 200 m.
DSBV 62 (to be fitted in 1989-90); passive linear towed array; low
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 WG 13 Lynx ASW {r12}.
PROGRAMMES
: Developed from the Aconit design. Originally rated as
corvettes but reclassified as `fregates anti-sous-marins (FASM)' on 8 July
1971 and given D pennant numbers like destroyers. De Grasse completed major
refit September 1981, Duguay-Trouin in 1984-85.
Service lives: Tourville, 2000; Duguay-Trouin , 2001; De Grasse, 2003.
These will probably be extended.
MODERNISATION : Planned to complete Tourville 1994, De Grasse 1995,
Duguay-Trouin 1996; to include VLF towed active sonar with separate towed
passive array (SLASM), Murene torpedoes launched from (a) helicopter (b)
ships' tubes and (c) using OTO Melara/Matra Milas vice Malafon as stand off
delivery vehicle.
OPERATIONAL : All based inn the Atlantic; Duguay-Trouin as Flagship.
Syracuse 1 Satcom fitted {r13}.
Match 49

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 188
CLASS
: 1 TYPE T 53 (MODIFIED - ASW)
HULLS
:
Name............. DUPERRE
No............... D 633
Laid down........ Nov 1954
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 435.7 x 41.7 x 20
(132.8 x 12.7 x 6.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 sets Rateau geared steam turbines; 63000 shp; 2 shafts.
4 A & C de B Indret boilers; 500 psi (35 kg/cm); 617~F (380~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 272 (15 officers)
MISSILES
GUNS
: 1 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r2}; dual purpo

2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
TORPEDOES
: 2 single launchers {r3}. 8 ECAN L5; anti-submarine;
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150kg; depth to
550 m (1800 ft).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Syllex 8-tubed trainable launchers {r4}; Chaff
to 1 km in distraction or centroid patterns.
Combat data systems: SENIT 2 action data automation; Link11.
RADARS
: Air search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 22A {r5}; D band; range 366 km (200
nm).
Air/surface search: DRBV 51A {r6}; G band.
Navigation: Decca; I band.
Fire control: DRBC 32E {r7}; I band.
SONARS
kHz.
DUBV 43 {r8}; VDS; medium frequency 5 kHz; tows at up to 24 kts at 200
m.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Lynx Mk 2/4 {r9}.
PROGRAMMES
: Completed in 1957 as a radar picket. Due for deletion in
1992.
MODERNISATION : After serving as trial ship from 1967-71, she was converted
at Brest to her present state in 1972-74 including an improved ASW control
and flagship facilities. Recommissioned 21 May 1974 and served as flagship
Atlantic Fleet until 1978. Main propulsion and electrical equipment
replaced in 1979-80.
OPERATIONAL : Serves in Atlantic Squadron after transfer from Mediterranean
in September 1989.
Match 50

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 189
CLASS
: 1 TYPE T 47 (DDG)
HULLS
:
Name............. DU CHAYLA
No............... D 630
Laid down........ July 1953
Launched......... 27 Nov 1954
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 421.9 x 41.7 x 21.4
(128.6 x 12.7 x 6.3)

MAIN MACHINERY: 2 geared steam turbines; 63000 shp; 2 shafts. 4 A & C de B
Indret boilers (as in Duperre)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 277 (17 officers) peace; 320 war
MISSILES
: SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 launcher {r1};
semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height envelope
45-18288 m (150-60000 ft).
GUNS
: 6 DCN 57 mm/60 (3 twin) {r2}; dual purpose; 120 rounds/minute to
km (7 nm) anti-surface; 5 km (2.7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 2.96
kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 21.7 in (550 mm) (2 triple) mountings {r3}. 12 ECAN L3;
anti-submarine; active homing to 5.5 km (3 nm) at 25 kts; warhead 200 kg;
depth to 300 m (985 ft).
A/S mortars: 1 Creusot Loire 375 mm Mk 54 6-tubed trainable launcher {r4};
range 1600 m; warhead 107 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: ARBR 10; radar warning.
Fire control: Mk 73 MFCS.
RADARS
: Air search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 22 {r5}; D band; range 366 km (200
nm).
Hughes SPS 39A {r6}; E/F band.
Surface search: DRBV 31; I band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51B {r7}; G/I band (for missiles).
DRBC 31 {r8}; I band (for guns).
Tacan: URN 20.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBV 24; hull-mounted; attack; medium frequency.
DUBA 1; active attack; high frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: First two ships of the class paid off in 1982 and 1984 to
provide SAM missile systems for F-70 AA. Dupetit Thouars put into special
reserve in March 1988. Du Chayla due to pay off in 1991 when Jean Bart
commissions.
OPERATIONAL : Serves in Atlantic Fleet.
Match 51

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 189
CLASS
: 1 TYPE F 65 (ASW)
HULLS
:
Name............. ACONIT
No............... D 609 (ex-F 703)
Laid down........ Jan 1966
Launched......... 7 Mar 1970
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 416.7 x 44 x 18.9
(127 x 13.4 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Rateau geared steam turbine; 28650 shp; 1 shaft. 2
automatic boilers 842~F (450~C)

SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 228 (15 officers)
MISSILES
A/S: Latecoere Malafon {r2}; range 13 km (7 nm) at 450 kts; payload L4
acoustic homing torpedo; warhead 100 kg; 13 missiles.
GUNS
2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
TORPEDOES
: 2 launchers. 10 ECAN L5; anti-submarine; active/passive homing
to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to 550 m (1800 ft).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE/VSEL Syllex 8-barrelled trainable
launchers; Chaff to 1 km in distraction and centroid patterns. Nixie; towed
torpedo decoy.
RADARS
: Air search: DRBV 22A {r4}; D band.
Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 15A {r5}; E/F band.
Navigation: DRBN 32 (Decca 1226); I band.
Fire control: DRBC 32B {r6}; I band (for guns).
SONARS
kHz.
DUBV 43C {r7}; VDS; medium frequency 5 kHz; tows at up to 24 kts at 200
m.
PROGRAMMES
: Forerunner of the F 67 Type. A one-off class ordered under
1965 programme. Due to pay off in 1999.
MODERNISATION : A second quadruple Exocet launcher has been fitted. May be
fitted with DSBV 62 passive sonar towed array in due course.
OPERATIONAL : Atlantic Squadron.
Match 52

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES (Fregates, avisos-escorteurs, avisos)
PAGE NUMBER : 190
CLASS
: 0 + 3 + (3) LA FAYETTE CLASS (LIGHT FRIGATES)
HULLS
:
Name............. LA FAYETTE
No............... Builders......... Lorient Naval Dockyard
Laid down........ 1989
Launched......... Commissioned..... end 1994
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SURCOUF
1990
1995
Name............. COURBET
No............... -
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....

1991
1996

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 390.4 oa; 360.9 pp x 45.3 x 13.1
(119; 110 x 13.8 x 4)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODAD; 4 SEMT - Pielstick 12 PA 6V; diesels; 17600 hp; 2
shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 156 plus 8 spare berths
MISSILES
SAM: Thomson-CSF Crotale EDIR octuple launcher {r2}; radar guidance; line
of sight radar and IR guidance to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.4 Mach; warhead 14 kg.
Could be replaced by SAAM (when available) {r3} with Aster missiles.
GUNS
: 1 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM {r4}; 80~ elevation; 80
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm); weight of shell 13.5 kg.
2 GIAT 20F2 20 mm; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm). 2 - 12.7 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie {r5} 10-barrelled trainable
launchers; Chaff and IR flares. SLAT anti-wake homing torpedoes system
(when available).
ESM: ARBR 17 {r6}; radar intercept.
DIBV 10 Vampir {r7}; IR detector.
Combat data systems: Thomson-CSF Tavitac 2000.
Fire control: Syracuse II Satcom {r8}.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF Sea Tiger (DRBV 15C) {r9}; E/F
band.
Navigation: Two Racal Decca 1226 {r10}; I band (one for helo control).
Fire control: Castor II {r11}; I band; range 15 km (8 nm) for 1 m target.
Arabel for SAAM (if fitted).
SONARS
: Possibly one hull-mounted; active search and attack. Fitted for
DSBV 62 towed array.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 SA 365F Dauphin or 1 NFH 90 {r12}.
PROGRAMMES
: Officially described as `Fregates Legeres' and designed
specifically for service on overseas stations. First three ordered 25 July
1988; being built at Lorient Dockyard. First to commission in late 1994;
three more should be ordered in 1992. The programme has been delayed by up
to one year by the 1989 defence budget and the fourth of class is unlikely
to commission before 1998.
STRUCTURE
: Space left for a SAAM launcher forward of the bridge and this
could replace Crotale. This might mean putting the Arabel fire control
radar on top of a more solid looking foremast once Crotale is removed.
Superstructure inclines at 10~ to the vertical to reduce radar echoing
area. SLAT anti-torpedo system may be fitted when available. Magazine for
AM 39 Exocet for the NFH-90 helicopter.
Match 53

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 190
CLASS
: 0 + 6 FLOREAL CLASS (PATROL FRIGATES)
HULLS
:
Name............. FLOREAL
No............... F 730
Builders......... Chantiers de L'Atlantique
Laid down........ Apr 1990
Launched......... Oct 1990
Commissioned..... Dec 1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
PRAIRIAL
F 731
Chantiers de L'Atlantique
Oct 1990
Apr 1991
Mar 1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
NIVOSE
F 732
Apr 1991
Oct 1991
June 1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
VENTOSE
F 733
Oct 1991
Apr 1992
Oct 1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GERMINAL
Apr 1992
Oct 1992
June 1993
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
VENDEMIAIRE
Oct 1992
Apr 1993
Dec 1993

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 306.8 x 45.9 x 14.1
(93.5 x 14 x 4.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODAD; 4 SEMT-Pielstick 6PA 6L280 diesels; 8800 hp; 2
shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 80-90 plus 35 spare berths for marines
MISSILES
Will not normally be carried.
SAM: 2 Matra Simbad twin launchers {r2}; Mistral; IR homing to 4 km (2.2

nm); warhead 3 kg.
GUNS
: 1 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM {r3}; 80~ elevation; 80
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm); weight of shell 13.5 kg.
2 GIAT 20 F2 20 mm {r4}; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie; 10-barrelled trainable launchers;
Chaff and IR flares.
ESM: ARBR 17; radar intercept.
Fire control: CSEE Najir optronic director {r5}. Syracuse Satcom.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF Sea Tiger (DRBV 15) {r6}; E/F
band.
Navigation: 2 Racal Decca 1226 {r7}; I band (one for helicopter control).
HELICOPTERS
: 1 AS 332F Super Puma {r8} or 1 SA 365F Dauphin or 1 NFH-90.
PROGRAMMES
: Officially described as `Fregates de Surveillance' and
designed to operate in the offshore zone in low intensity operations. First
two ordered on 20 January 1989; to be built at Chantiers de L'Atlantique,
St Nazaire, with weapon systems to be fitted by DCAN Lorient. Second pair
ordered 11 January 1990. Third pair in the 1991 estimates. Named after the
months of the Revolutionary calender.
STRUCTURE
: Built to merchant marine standards with stabilisers and air
conditioning. Has four freight bunkers of total capacity 350 cu m. May
carry AM 38 Exocet for NFH-90 helicopter.
OPERATIONAL : Endurance, 50 days. Fuel oil, 390 tons. Should be able to
operate a helicopter up to seastate 5.
Match 54

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 192
CLASS
: 6 COMMANDANT RIVIERE CLASS (Avisos Escorteurs)
PICTURE
: COMMANDANT BORY @P192.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. COMMANDANT BORY
No............... F 726
Laid down........ Mar 1958
Launched......... Oct 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
AMIRAL CHARNER
F 727
Nov 1958
Mar 1960
14 Dec 1962
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DOUDART DE LAGREE
F 728
Mar 1960
Apr 1961
1 May 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BALNY
F 729
Mar 1960
Mar 1962
1 Feb 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
PROTET
F 748
Sep 1961
Dec 1962
1 May 1964
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU HENRY

F 749
Sep 1962
Dec 1963
1 Jan 1965

1650 standard; 1950 full load (Balny)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 336.9 x 38.4 x 14.1
(102.7 x 11.7 x 4.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 SEMT-Pielstick 12PC series diesels; 16000 bhp; 2 shafts
CODAG; 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16-cyl diesels; 1 TG Turbomeca M38; 1 shaft; vp
screw (Balny)
2 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PC2-V400 diesels; 12000 shp; 2 shaft; vp propellers
(C Bory).
SPEED
: knots: 25. Range, miles: 7500 at 15 kts; 8000 at 12 kts (Balny)
COMPLEMENT
: 159 (9 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (not fitted in Balny) {r1};
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 1953 automatic {r2}; dual purpose;
2 Hispano Suiza 30 mm/70 or 2 Bofors 40/60 {r3}.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 21 in (550 mm) (2 triple) tubes {r4}. ECAN L3;
anti-submarine; active homing to 5.5 km (3 nm) at 25 kts; warhead 200 kg;
depth to 300 m (985 ft).
A/S mortars: 1 Mortier 305 mm 4-barrelled launcher {r5}; automatic
loading; range 2700 m; warhead 227 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie 10-barrelled trainable launchers
{r6}; Chaff and IR flares; H-J band.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 22A {r7}; D band.
Fire control: DRBC 32C {r8}; I band.
SONARS
: EDO SQS 17; hull-mounted; active search; medium frequency.
Thomson Sintra DUBA 3; active attack; high frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Commandant Riviere is now a trials ship. (See Trials/Research
ships section). Balny was made the CODAG trials ship in 1964 but later
again became fully operational.

Service lives: A Charner 1990; D de Lagree, 1991; Protet, 1992; remainder
by 1995. To be replaced by new classes of Light Frigates.
OPERATIONAL : Can carry a senior officer and staff. If necessary a force of
80 soldiers can be embarked as well as two 30 ft (9 m) LCPs with a capacity

of 25 men at 11 kts. Pacific, three ships; Indian Ocean, three ships.
Sales: Victor Schoelcher sold to Uruguay 30 September 1988. Two more may
follow in due course, possibly Commandant Bourdais (paid off April 1990)
and Amiral Charner.
Match 55

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: FRANCE
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 191
CLASS
: 17 D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES (TYPE A 69) CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES
No............... F 781
Laid down........ 1 Sep 1972
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
AMYOT D'INVILLE
F 782
Sep 1973
30 Nov 1974
13 Oct 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DROGOU
F 783
1 Oct 1973
30 Nov 1974
30 Sep 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
DETROYAT
F 784
15 Dec 1974
31 Jan 1976
4 May 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
JEAN MOULIN
F 785
15 Jan 1975
31 Jan 1976
11 May 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
QUARTIER MAITRE ANQUETIL

F 786
1 Aug 1975
7 Aug 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT DE PIMODAN
F 787
1 Sep 1975
7 Aug 1976
20 May 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SECOND MAITRE LE BIHAN

F 788
1 Nov 1976
13 Aug 1977
7 July 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LIEUTENANT DE VAISSEAU LE HENAFF

F 789
21 Mar 1977
16 Sep 1978
13 Feb 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LIEUTENANT DE VAISSEAU LAVALLEE

F 790
1 Nov 1977
29 May 1979
16 Aug 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT L'HERMINIER
F 791
29 May 1979
7 Mar 1981
22 Feb 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
PREMIER MAITRE L'HER

F 792
24 July 1979
28 June 1980
5 Dec 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT BLAISON
F 793
15 Nov 1979
7 Mar 1981
28 Apr 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU JACOUBET

F 794
June 1980
28 Sep 1981
23 Oct 1982
Name............. COMMANDANT DUCUING
No............... F 795
Laid down........ 1 Oct 1980

Launched......... 28 Sep 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT BIROT
F 796
23 Mar 1981
22 May 1982
14 Mar 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT BOUAN
F 797
12 Oct 1981
23 Apr 1983
1 Nov 1984
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 950 standard; 1170 (1250, later ships) full load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 262.5 x 33.8 x 18 (sonar)
(80 x 10.3 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2-V400 diesels (12 PA6 BTC in F791);
12000 bhp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 90 (7 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 (or 2 MM 38) Exocet {r1}; inertial
sea-skimmer. Most will get dual fit capability ITL in due course (see
Modernisation) but a few only have MM 38 capability (ITS) and some none at
all.
GUNS
2 Oerlikon 20 mm {r3}; 720 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm).
TORPEDOES
: 4 fixed tubes {r4}. ECAN L3; anti-submarine; active homing to
5.5 km (3 nm) at 25 kts; warhead 200 kg; depth to 300 m (985 ft) and ECAN
L5; dual purpose; active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead
150 kg; depth to 550m (1800 ft).
A/S mortars: 1 Creusot Loire 375 mm Mk 54 6-tubed trainable launcher {r5};
range 1600 m; warhead 107 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie 10-barrelled trainable launchers
(fitted from F 792 onwards; remainder being fitted at refit) {r6}; Chaff
and IR flares; H-J band.
Nixie torpedo decoy.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 51A {r7}; G band; range 29
(16 nm).
Fire control: DRBC 32E {r8}; I band.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DUBA 25; hull-mounted; search and attack; medium
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Classified as Àvisos'. Service lives: The first three due to
pay off in 1996 and then regularly until Commandant Bouan in 2004.
MODERNISATION : In 1985 Commandant L'Herminier, F 791, fitted with 12PA6
BTC Diesels Rapides as trial for Type F 70. Most will have dual MM 38/MM 40
ITL (Installation de Tir Legere) capability in due course. Weapon fit
depends on deployment and operational requirement. Those without ITL are
being retrofitted with ITS (Installation de Tir Standard) as Commandant

Riviere class pay off.
OPERATIONAL : Endurance, 30 days and primarily intended for coastal A/S
operations. Also available for overseas patrols. Deployment: 1st Division
d'Avisos, Cherbourg (3 ships); 2nd Division d'Avisos, Brest (4 ships); 3rd
Division d'Avisos, Toulon (3 ships); 4th Division d'Avisos, Brest (4
ships); 5th Division d'Avisos, Toulon (3 ships). Some ships deployed
overseas pending the delivery of new frigates. Commandant Ducuing
transferred to the Indian Ocean until 1992.
Sales: The original Lieutenant de Vaisseau Le Henaff and Commandant
l'Herminier sold to South Africa in 1976 while under construction. As a
result of the UN embargo on arms sales to South Africa, they were sold to
Argentina in September 1978 followed by a third, specially built.
Match 56

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 221
CLASS
: 3 Ex-US MODIFIED CHARLES F ADAMS CLASS (TYPE 103B) (DDGs)
HULLS
:
Name............. LUTJENS (ex-US DDG 28)
No............... D 185
Builders......... Bath Iron Works Corporation
Laid down........ 1 Mar 1966
Launched......... 11 Aug 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MOLDERS (ex-US DDG 29)

D 186
Bath Iron Works Corporation
12 Apr 1966
13 Apr 1968
20 Sep 1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ROMMEL (ex-US DDG 30)

D 187
Bath Iron Works Corporation
22 Aug 1967
1 Feb 1969
2 May 1970

DIMENSIONS
(133.2 x 14.3 x 6.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: Geared steam turbines; 70000 shp; 2 shafts. 4 Combustion
Engineering boilers; 1200 psi (84.4 kg/cm)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 337 (19 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: McDonnell Douglas Harpoon; active radar homing to 130 km
(70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg. Combined Mk 13 single-arm launcher
with SAM system {r1}.
SAM: GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 6 launcher; command guidance;
semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; 40 missiles - combined

SSM and SAM. Two RAM to be fitted, one behind the SAM launcher and one in
front of the bridge.
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher {r2}; inertial guidance to
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 torpedo.
GUNS
: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 Mod 10 automatic {r3}; 65~ elevatio
20 rounds/minute to 23 km (12.4 nm) anti-surface; 15 km (8 nm)
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;
44 kg.
Depth charges: 1 projector {r5}.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Loral Hycor Mk 36 SRBOC 6-barrelled Chaff
launcher; range 1-4 km (0.6-2.2 nm).
ESM/ECM
: AEG FL-1800S; radar intercept and jammer.
Combat data systems: SATIR 1 (similar to SENIT 2) action data automation;
Link 11.
Fire control: Mk 86 GFCS.
RADARS
nm).
Hughes SPS 52 {r7}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (240 nm).
Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10 {r8}; G band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51 {r9}; G/I band (for missiles).
Lockheed SPQ 9 {r10}; I/J band; range 37 km (20 nm).
Lockheed SPG 60 {r11}; I/J band; range 110 km (60 nm) (for gunnery).
Tacan: URN 20 {r12}.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas DSQS 21B; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Modified to suit West German requirements and practice. 1965
contract.
MODERNISATION : The Type 103B modernisation and other modifications
included:
(a) Installation of one single-arm Mk 13 launcher for Standard SAM.
(b) Improved fire control with digital in place of analog computers.
(c) Higher superstructure abaft bridge with SPG 60 and SPQ 9 on a mast
platform.
Carried out by Naval Arsenal, Kiel and Howaldtswerke, Kiel: Molders
completed 29 March 1984, Rommel 26 July 1985, Lutjens 16 December 1986.
STRUCTURE
: Some differences from Charles F Adams in W/T aerials and
general outline, particularly the funnels.
OPERATIONAL : To be fitted with Satcom. Oil fuel, 900 tons. Molders damaged
by fire in December 1987 but was back in service at the end of 1989. These
ships are planned to have a life of 30 years.
Match 57
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EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
GERMANY, WEST
DESTROYERS
222
3 HAMBURG CLASS (TYPE 101A)
Name............. HAMBURG
No............... D 181
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg

29 Jan 1959
26 Mar 1960
23 Mar 1964
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN
D 182
20 Aug 1959
20 Aug 1960
12 Oct 1964
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BAYERN
D 183
14 Sep 1960
14 Aug 1962
6 July 1965

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 438.5 x 44 x 20.3
(133.7 x 13.4 x 6.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Wahodag geared steam turbines; 68000 shp; 2 shafts. 4
Wahodag boilers; 910 psi (64 kg/cm); 860~F (460~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 268 (19 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers {r1};
inertial cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead
165 kg; sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 3 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 1954 {r2}; 80~ elevation; 60-80
km (6.7 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) single tubes {r4}.
A/S mortars: 2 Bofors 375 mm 4-barrelled trainable mortars {r5}; automatic
loading; range 1600 m.
Depth charges: 2 projectors {r6}; DC rails.
MINES
: Can lay mines.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Breda 105 mm SCLAR; 20 barrels per launcher;
Chaff to 5km (2.7nm); illuminants to 12km (6.6nm).
Fire control: Signaal M 45 series.
RADARS
: Air search: Signaal LW 04 {r7}; D band; range 219 km (120nm) for
m target.
Air/surface search: Signaal DA 08 {r8}; F band; range 204 km (110 nm) for
2 m target.
Surface search: Signaal ZW 01 {r9}; I/J band.
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band.
Fire control: Three Signaal M 45 {r10}; I/J band; short range.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas ELAC 1BV; 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. Hamburg completed

modernisation mid-1976; Schleswig-Holstein February 1977 and Bayern
November 1977. 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 123
class.
Match 58

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 224
CLASS
: 0 + 1 + 3 DEUTSCHLAND CLASS (TYPE 123)
HULLS
:
Name............. DEUTSCHLAND
No............... Builders......... Blohm & Voss
Laid down........ Jan 1992
Launched......... 1993
Commissioned..... Dec 1994
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 455.7 x 54.8 x 14.4
(138.9 x 16.7 x 4.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 2 General Electric-Fiat LM 2500 gas turbines;
51600hp; 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesels; 10400hp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 29; 18 on diesels. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts.
COMPLEMENT
: 197 plus aircrew
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 MM 38 Exocet {r1} (from Type 101A); later ANS.
SAM: VLS Mk 41 {r2} for 16 NATO Sea Sparrow.
2 RAM 21 cell launchers {r3}.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 76 mm/62 {r4}.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 twin) tubes {r5}; anti-submarine.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Breda SCLAR {r6}.
ESM/ECM
: AEG FL 1800S; intercept and jammers.
Combat data systems: SATIR action data automation with Unisys UYK 43
computer; Link 11.
RADARS
: Air search: Signaal LW 08; D band.
Air/Surface search {r8}: Signaal SMART; 3D; F band.
Fire control: Two Signaal STIR {r9}.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas DSQS 23BZ; hull-mounted; medium frequency.
Towed array (provision only).
HELICOPTERS
: 2 Sea Lynx Mk 88 {r10}.
PROGRAMMES
: First four ordered 28 June 1989. This was originally a design
project running in parallel with NFR 90. Developed by Blohm & Voss whose
design was selected in October 1988 but will share shipbuilding orders with
HDW and Thyssen Nordseewerke. Project cost at 1989 prices is DM2421
million. To replace Hamburg class 1994-96. First metal to be cut 1 April
1991.
STRUCTURE
: The design is a mixture of MEKO and Type 122 features having
the same propulsion as the Type 122.
Match 59

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: CORVETTES
PAGE NUMBER : 224
CLASS
: 5 THETIS CLASS (TYPE 420)
HULLS
:
Name............. THETIS
No............... P 6052
Builders......... Rolandwerft, Bremen
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HERMES
P 6053
Rolandwerft, Bremen
16 Dec 1961
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
NAJADE
P 6054
Rolandwerft, Bremen
12 May 1962
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
TRITON
P 6055
Rolandwerft, Bremen
10 Nov 1962
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
THESEUS
P 6056
Rolandwerft, Bremen
15 Aug 1963
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS

feet (metres): 229.7 x 26.9 x 8.6 (70 x 8.2 x 2.7)
2 MAN V84V diesels; 6800 shp; 2 shafts
knots: 19.5. Range, miles: 2760 at 15 kts
64 (4 officers)
: 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.
(6.7 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.

TORPEDOES
: 4 - 16 in (324 mm) single tubes. 4 Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 1;
active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 44 kg.
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm 4-barrelled trainable launcher; automatic
loading; range 1600 m; 20 rockets.
Depth charges: 2 rails.
Fire control: Signaal Mk 9 TFCS.
RADARS
: Surface search: Thomson-CSF TRS 3001; E/F band.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas ELAC 1BV; hull-mounted; active search and attack; hi
frequency.
STRUCTURE
: Najade has a deckhouse before bridge for sick bay. Torpedo
tubes have liners.
OPERATIONAL : Form Flottendienstgeschwader. No replacements planned but
operational availability is reducing due to age.
Match 60

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 225
CLASS
: 10 GEPARD CLASS (TYPE 143 A) (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. GEPARD
No............... P 6121
Builders......... AEG/Lurssen
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PUMA
P 6122
AEG/Lurssen
24 Feb 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HERMELIN
P 6123
AEG/Kroger
5 May 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
NERZ
P 6124
AEG/Lurssen
14 July 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ZOBEL
P 6125
AEG/Kroger
25 Sep 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
FRETTCHEN
P 6126
AEG/Lurssen
15 Dec 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DACHS
P 6127
AEG/Kroger
22 Mar 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
OZELOT
P 6128
AEG/Lurssen
3 May 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WIESEL
P 6129
AEG/Lurssen
12 July 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HYANE
P 6130
AEG/Lurssen
13 Nov 1984
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 190 x 25.6 x 8.5 (57.6 x 7.8 x 2.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU MA16V 956 SB80 diesels; 18000 hp; 4 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT

: 34 (4 officers)
MISSILES
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer. To be

replaced by ANS in due course.
SAM: GDC RAM 21 cell point defence system (to be fitted behind Exocet in
due course); passive IR/anti-radiation homing to 9.6 km (5.2 nm) at 2 Mach;
warhead 9.1 kg.
GUNS
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;
MINES
: Can lay mines.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Buck-Wegmann Hot Dog/Silver Dog; IR/Chaff
dispenser.
ESM/ECM
: AEG FL 1800s; radar intercept and jammer.
Combat data systems: AEG AGIS action data automation; Link 11.
RADARS
: Surface search/fire control: Signaal WM 27; I/J band; range 46 k
(25 nm).
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered mid-1978 from AEG-Telefunken with sub-contracting to
Lurssen (P 6121, 6122, 6124-6128) and Kroger (P 6123, 6129, 6130). First of
class laid down 11 July 1979.
STRUCTURE
: Wooden hulls on aluminium frames.
OPERATIONAL : Form 7th Squadron based at Kiel on tender Elbe.
Match 61

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 225
CLASS
: 10 ALBATROS CLASS (TYPE 143) (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. ALBATROS
No............... P 6111
Builders......... Lurssen, Vegesack
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
FALKE
P 6112
Lurssen, Vegesack
13 Apr 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GEIER
P 6113
Lurssen, Vegesack
2 June 1976
Name............. BUSSARD
No............... P 6114
Builders......... Lurssen, Vegesack

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SPERBER
P 6115
Kroger, Rendsburg
27 Sep 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GREIF
P 6116
Lurssen, Vegesack
25 Nov 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KONDOR
P 6117
Kroger, Rendsburg
17 Dec 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SEEADLER
P 6118
Lurssen, Vegesack
28 Mar 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HABICHT
P 6119
Kroger, Rendsburg
23 Dec 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KORMORAN
P 6120
Lurssen, Vegesack
29 July 1977
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
tons: 398 full load

feet (metres): 189 x 25.6 x 8.5 (57.6 x 7.8 x 2.6)
4 MTU 16V956 TB91 diesels; 21600 shp; 4 shafts
40 (4 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers; inertial
sea-skimmer. To be replaced by ANS in due course.
GUNS
TORPEDOES
: 2 - 21 in (533 mm) aft tubes. AEG Seeal; wire-guided; active
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 35 kts; passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23
kts; warhead 260 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Buck-Wegmann Hot Dog/Silver Dog; IR/Chaff
dispenser.
ESM: Thomson-CSF DR 2000; radar warning.
Combat data systems: Fully automatic data processing command and fire
control system; Link 11.
Fire control: ORG7/3 optronics GFCS.
RADARS
: Surface search/fire control; Signaal WM 27; I/J band; range 46 k
(25 nm).
PROGRAMMES
: AEG-Telefunken main contractor with construction by
sub-contractors. Ordered in 1972.
MODERNISATION : Aft 76 mm gun to be replaced by General Dynamics RAM-ASDM

SAM system in early 1990s. Torpedo tubes may be removed, new AEG-Telefunken
FL 1800S EW system to be fitted in early 1990s. Then to be classified Type
143B. Habicht started trials with RAM-ASDM mounting in 1983 but a full
operational system is taking a long time to develop. The whole programme of
modernisation is postponed until the ANS (Anti-Navire-Supersonique) SSM
becomes available.
STRUCTURE
: Wooden hulled craft.
OPERATIONAL : Form 2nd Squadron at Olpenitz. Tender Donau.
Match 62

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 225
CLASS
: 20 TIGER CLASS (TYPE 148) (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. TIGER
No............... P 6141
Builders......... CMN, Cherbourg
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ILTIS
P 6142
CMN, Cherbourg
8 Jan 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LUCHS
P 6143
CMN, Cherbourg
9 Apr 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MARDER
P 6144
CMN, Cherbourg
14 June 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LEOPARD
P 6145
CMN, Cherbourg
21 Aug 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
FUCHS
P 6146
CMN, Cherbourg
17 Oct 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
JAGUAR
P 6147
CMN, Cherbourg
13 Nov 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LOWE
P 6148
CMN, Cherbourg
9 Jan 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WOLF
P 6149
CMN, Cherbourg
26 Feb 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PANTHER
P 6150
CMN, Cherbourg
27 Mar 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HAHER
P 6151
CMN, Cherbourg
12 June 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
STORCH
P 6152
CMN, Cherbourg
17 July 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PELIKAN
P 6153
CMN, Cherbourg
24 Sep 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ELSTER
P 6154
CMN, Cherbourg
14 Nov 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ALK
P 6155
CMN, Cherbourg
7 Jan 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DOMMEL
P 6156
CMN, Cherbourg
12 Feb 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WEIHE
P 6157
CMN, Cherbourg
3 Apr 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PINGUIN
P 6158
CMN, Cherbourg
22 May 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
REIHER
P 6159
CMN, Cherbourg
24 June 1975
Name............. KRANICH
No............... P 6160
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:

feet (metres): 154.2 x 23 x 8.9 (47 x 7 x 2.7)
4 MTU MD 872 16-cyl diesels; 14400 shp; 4 shafts
30 (4 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers; inertial
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 80~ elevation; 330 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.5 nm)
anti-surface; 4 km (2.2nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg; fitted
with GRP dome (1984).
MINES
: Laying capability.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Wolke Chaff launcher.
ESM/ECM
: Racal Octopus (Cutlass B1 radar intercept and Scorpion jammer).
Combat data systems: PALIS and Link 11.
Fire control: CSEE Panda optical director. Thomson-CSF Vega PCET system,
controlling missiles, torpedoes and guns.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton; G band; range 33 km (18
nm) for 2 m target.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Castor; I/J band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered in December 1970 from DTCN as main contractors. Eight
hulls contracted to Lurssen (P 6146, 6148, 6150, 6152, 6154, 6156, 6158,
6160) but all fitted out in France.
MODERNISATION : New Triton search and Castor fire control radars are being
fitted to the whole class; also Racal EW systems.
STRUCTURE
: Steel-hulled craft. Similar to Combattante II craft.
OPERATIONAL : 3rd Sqn: P 6141-6150 based at Flensburg. Tender Rhein.
Reported that most of this squadron is to pay off to reserve in 1990.
5th Sqn: P 6151-6160 based at Olpenitz. Tender Main.
Match 63
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CLASS
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1990-91
GERMANY, WEST
MINE WARFARE FORCES
227
18 LINDAU CLASS (TYPE 331, MINEHUNTERS (12); TYPE 351, TROIKA (6
(MINESWEEPERS - COASTAL and MINEHUNTERS)

HULLS
:
Name............. GOTTINGEN
No............... M 1070
Builders......... Burmester, Bremen
Name............. KOBLENZ
No............... M 1071
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LINDAU
M 1072
Burmester, Bremen
24 Apr 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SCHLESWIG*
M 1073
Burmester, Bremen
30 Oct 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
TUBINGEN
M 1074
Burmester, Bremen
25 Sep 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WETZLAR
M 1075
Burmester, Bremen
20 Aug 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PADERBORN*
M 1076
Burmester, Bremen
16 Dec 1958
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WEILHEIM
M 1077
Burmester, Bremen
28 Jan 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CUXHAVEN
M 1078
Burmester, Bremen
11 Mar 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DUREN*
M 1079
Burmester, Bremen
22 Apr 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MARBURG
M 1080
Burmester, Bremen
11 June 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KONSTANZ*
M 1081
Burmester, Bremen
23 July 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WOLFSBURG*
M 1082
Burmester, Bremen
8 Oct 1959
Name............. ULM*
No............... M 1083
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
FLENSBURG
M 1084
Burmester, Bremen
3 Dec 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MINDEN
M 1085
Burmester, Bremen
22 Jan 1960
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
FULDA
M 1086
Burmester, Bremen
5 Mar 1960
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
VOLKLINGEN
M 1087
Burmester, Bremen
21 May 1960
* Troika control ships

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 463 full load (Hunters);
465 full load (Troika)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 154.5 x 27.2 x 9.8 (9.2 Troika)
(47.1 x 8.3 x 3) (2.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Maybach MTU diesels; 4000 shp; 2 shafts (Hunters)
2 MD 871 UM/ID diesels; 3300 shp; 2 shafts (Sweepers)
SPEED
: knots: 16.5. Range, miles: 850 at 16.5 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 43 (5 officers) (Hunters); 44 (4 officers) (Troika)
GUNS
: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90~ elevation; 330 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.

RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band or Krupp Atlas TRS N. To
replaced by Raytheon.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas DSQS 11; minehunting; high frequency or Plessey 193
minehunting; high frequency (100/300 kHz).
PROGRAMMES
: Lindau, first West German built vessel for the West German
Navy since the Second World War, launched on 16 February 1957. Basically of
NATO type but modified for West German requirements.
MODERNISATION : Minehunter conversions: (Type 331) Completion dates: Fulda
1969, Flensburg 12 Sep 1972, Lindau 10 Feb 1978, Tubingen 20 Mar 1978,
Minden 31 May 1978, Koblenz 21 June 1978, Wetzlar 6 Oct 1978, Weilheim 17
Nov 1978, Gottingen 19 June 1978, Volklingen 15 May 1979, Cuxhaven 6 June
1979, Marburg 28 June 1979.
This conversion involved the fitting of Plessey 193M sonar and ECA/PAP
105 disposal vehicles. Prime contractor was VFW-Fokker.
Troika conversions: (Type 351) The six ships (Duren, Konstanz, Paderborn,
Ulm, Schleswig and Wolfsburg) not being converted to minehunters but
converted as guidance ships for Troika. Each guide three of these unmanned
minesweeping vehicles as well as maintaining their moored minesweeping
capabilities. Schleswig completed 27 May 1981, Paderborn 17 September 1981,
Ulm 17 November 1981, Wolfsburg 4 March 1982, Konstanz 24 May 1982 and
Duren 7November 1983. Gottingen, Koblenz, Lindau, Schleswig, Tubingen and
Wetzlar were modified with lower bridges in 1958-59. Schleswig was

lengthened by 6.8 ft (2.07 m) in 1960 - all others in 1960-64.
STRUCTURE
: The hull is of wooden construction, laminated with plastic
glue. The engines are of non-magnetic materials.
Match 64

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 229
CLASS
: 8 RHEIN CLASS (TYPE 401-2-3) (DEPOT SHIPS)
HULLS
:
Name............. LAHN
No............... A 55
Builders......... Flender, Lubeck
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
RHEIN
A 58
Schliekerwerft, Hamburg
6 Nov 1961
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ELBE
A 61
17 Apr 1962
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MAIN
A 63
Lindenau, Kiel
29 June 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SAAR
A 65
Norderwerft, Hamburg
11 May 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MOSEL
A 67
8 June 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WERRA
A 68
Lindenau, Kiel
2 Sep 1964
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DONAU
A 69
Schlichting, Travemunde
23 May 1964
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2940 (2890 Lahn) full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 322.1 (322.8 Lahn) x 38.8 x 14.4/19.7
(98.2 (98.4 Lahn) x 11.8 x 4.4/6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 6 Maybach or Daimler diesels; 14400 hp
Diesel-electric drive 11400 bhp; 2 shafts (Lahn, Mosel, Saar)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 153; 163 (Elbe and Werra); 125 (Saar and Mosel); 114 (Lahn)
GUNS
: 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm) (none in Lahn); 80~ elevation; 60-80
2 or 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 singles or 2 twin); 90~ elevation; 300
Fire control: 2 Signaal M 45 GFCS for gunnery.
RADARS
: Surface search: Signaal ZW 01; I/J band.
Signaal DA 02 (not in Lahn); E/F band; range 73 km (40 nm).
Fire control: Two Signaal M 45; (not Lahn); I/J band; short range for
gunnery.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas; hull-mounted; active search; medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Type 401 - Rhein, Elbe, Main, Werra, Donau. Type 402 - Saar,
Mosel. Type 403 - Lahn.
Originally a class of 13. Rated as depot ships for minesweepers (Mosel,
Saar, Werra), submarines (Lahn), and fast attack craft (others). Lahn, Saar
and Mosel to be deleted in 1990.
MODERNISATION : Lahn major conversion in 1975.
OPERATIONAL : Saar, 1st MCM Squadron; Mosel, 5th MCM Squadron; Werra, 6th
MCM Squadron; Donau, 2nd FPB Squadron; Rhein, 3rd FPB Squadron; Main, 5th
FPB Squadron; Elbe , 7th FPB Squadron; Lahn, 1st Submarine Squadron; (to be
relieved by Meersburg in 1990).
Sales: Weser to Greece 1975. Ruhr to Turkey 1976, Isar to Turkey October
1982.
Match 65

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GERMANY, WEST
SHIP TYPE
: AUXILIARY AND TRIALS SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 232
CLASS
: 1 TRIALS SHIP (TYPE 421)
HULLS
:
Name............. HANS BURKNER
No............... A 1449
Builders......... Atlaswerke, Bremen
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 265.2 x 30.8 x 9.2 (81 x 9.4 x 2.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MAN 16-cyl diesels; 12000 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 19.5
COMPLEMENT
: 50
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm 4-barrelled trainable rocket launcher;
automatic loading; range 1600m.
MINES
: Laying capacity.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: TRS N; E/F band.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas; VDS; medium frequency.
COMMENT
: Launched on 15 June 1961. Named after designer of German First
World War battleships (1909-18). General purpose radar and sonar equipment
trials vessel. To be replaced by Type 749.
Match 66

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GREECE
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 241
CLASS
: 1 Ex-US GEARING (FRAM II) and 6 Ex-US GEARING (FRAM I) CLASSES
HULLS
:
Name............. THEMISTOCLES (ex-USS Frank Knox DD 742)
No............... D 210
Builders......... Bath Iron Works
Laid down........ 8 May 1944
Launched......... 17 Sep 1944
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
KANARIS (ex-USS Stickell DD 888)

D 212
Consolidated Steel Corporation
5 Jan 1945
16 June 1945
26 Sep 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
KOUNTOURIOTIS (ex-USS Rupertus DD 851)

D 213
Bethlehem (Quincy)
2 May 1945
21 Sep 1945
8 Mar 1946
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SACHTOURIS (ex-USS Arnold J Isbell DD 869)

D 214
Bethlehem (Staten Island)
14 Mar 1945
6 Aug 1945
5 Jan 1946
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TOMPAZIS (ex-USS Gurke DD 783)

D 215
Todd Pacific Shipyards
Oct 1944
15 Feb 1945
12 May 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
APOSTOLIS (ex-USS Charles P Cecil DD 835)

D 216
Bath Iron Works
2 Dec 1944
22 Apr 1945
29 June 1945
Name............. KRIEZIS (ex-USS Corry DD 817)

No............... D 217
Builders......... Consolidated Steel Corporation
Laid down........ 5 Apr 1945

Launched......... 28 July 1945
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 390.5 x 41.2 x 19
(119 x 12.6 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 sets Westinghouse steam geared turbines; 60000 shp; 2
shafts. 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 43.3 kg/cm; 454~C
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 269 (16 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (not in D 210, D 216-217) {r1};
active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.
SAM: Portable Redeye; shoulder-launched; short range.
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher (not in D 210) {r2}; inertial
guidance to 10 km (5.4 nm). Mk 46 torpedo; active/passive homing to 11 km
(5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 45kg.
GUNS
: 4 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 (2 twin) Mk 38 (D 210 has 3 twin mounting
{r3}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 11 km
(5.9 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25kg.
1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact aft (D 212-217) {r4}; 85~ elevation;
85 rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm)
1 Bofors 40 mm/70 (D 216-217); 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km
4 Rheinmetall 20 mm/20 Mk 20 (D 210 amidships) {r5}; 55~ elevation; 1000
rounds/minute to 2 km.
2 - 12.7 mm MGs (all).
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. Honeywell Mk 46;
44 kg.
A/S mortars: 2 USN Mk 10 Hedgehog 24-barrelled rocket launchers (D 210);
manual loading; range 350 m; warhead 26kg.
Depth charges: 2 racks.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral-Hycor SRBOC fixed triple 6-barrelled
Chaff launchers; range 1-4 km (0.6-2.2 nm).
ECM: ULQ-6; jammer.
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS. Elsag NA 21/30.
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 37 (D 212, D 215, D 216) {r7}; B/C
Lockheed SPS 40 (remainder) {r7}; E/F band; range 320 km (175nm).
Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10 {r8}; G band.
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 25 {r9}; I/J band.
Selenia RTN 10X (not in D 210) {r10}; I/J band; range 40 km (22nm).
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23 (all); hull-mounted; active search and attack;
medium frequency.
Litton SQA 10 (D 210); VDS; active search; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 AB 212ASW (D 210) {r11}.
PROGRAMMES
: From USA: D 214, 4 Dec 1973 (sold 11 July 1978); D 212, 1 July
1972; D 213, 10 July 1973 (sold 11 July 1978); D 210, 30 Jan 1971; D 215,
by sale 17 Mar 1977, commissioned 20 Mar 1977; D 216 and ex-USS Myles C Fox
2 August 1980. D 217 and ex-USS Dyess DD 880 transferred 27 February 1981
by sale. (Myles C Fox and Dyess transferred for spares.) D 210 was a FRAM
II Radar Picket conversion, remainder are FRAM I DD conversions.
MODERNISATION : Major modernisation programme in 1987-88 for all except D
210. Included Harpoon, OTO Melara 76 mm/62 gun placed aft and a new FCS
(NA-30 or NA-21). D 216 and D 217 completed in 1987 without Harpoon but
with a forward Bofors 40 mm/70 mounted between the torpedo tubes. D 210,
refitted in the Eleusis Shipyard, received a telescopic hangar for a larger
helicopter (AB 212). Harpoon is not always carried and there is a
possibility that one more of the class may be given a telescopic hangar.
Match 67

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: GREECE
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 244
CLASS
: 10 LA COMBATTANTE III CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. ANTIPLOIARHOS LASKOS
No............... P 20
Builders......... Construction M de Normandie
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PLOTARHIS BLESSAS
P 21
Construction M de Normandie
7 July 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPOPLOIARHOS MIKONIOS
P 22
10 Feb 1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPOPLOIARHOS TROUPAKIS
P 23
8 Nov 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SIMEOFOROS KAVALOUDIS
P 24
Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga
14 July 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ANTHIPOPLOIARHOS KOSTAKOS
P 25
9 Sep 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPOPLOIARHOS DEYIANNIS
P 26
Dec 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SIMEOFOROS XENOS
P 27
31 Mar 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SIMEOFOROS SIMITZOPOULOS
P 28
June 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SIMEOFOROS STARAKIS
P 29
12 Oct 1981
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 359 standard; 425 full load (P 20-23)

329 standard; 429 full load (P 24-29)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 184 x 26.2 x 7 (56.2 x 8 x 2.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 20V538 TB92 diesels; 20800 shp; 4 shafts (P 20-23)
4 MTU 20V538 TB 91 diesels; 15000 shp; 4 shafts (P 24-29)
SPEED
: knots: 36 (P 20-23); 32.5 (P 24-29). Range, miles: 700 at 32 kts
2700 at 15 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 42 (5 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (P 20-P 23); inertial cruise;
6 Kongsberg Penguin Mk 2 (P 24-P 29); inertial/IR homing to 27 km (15 nm)
at 0.8 Mach; warhead 120 kg.
GUNS
4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin); multi-purpose; 80~ elevation; 600
rounds/minute to 6 km (3.2 nm); weight of shell 0.35 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 2 - 21 in (533 mm) aft tubes. AEG SST-4; anti-surface;
wire-guided; active homing to 12 km (6.5 nm) at 35 kts; passive homing to
28 km (15 nm) at 23 kts; warhead 250 kg.
Fire control: 2 CSEE Panda optical directors for 30 mm guns. Thomson-CSF
Vega I or II system.
RADARS
: Surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton; G band; range 33 km (18 nm)
for 2 m target.
Navigation: Decca 1226C; I band.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Castor II; I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m
target.
Thomson-CSF Pollux; I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m target.
PROGRAMMES
: First four ordered in September 1974. Second group of six
ordered 1978.
STRUCTURE
: First four fitted with SSM Exocet; remainder have Penguin.
Match 68
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
GREECE
LIGHT FORCES
244
4 LA COMBATTANTE II CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
Name............. ANTHIPOPLOIARHOS ANNINOS (ex-Navsithoi)

No............... P 14
Builders......... C M de Normandie, Cherbourg
Commissioned..... June 1972

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPOPLOIARHOS ARLIOTIS (ex-Evniki)

P 15
C M de Normandie, Cherbourg
Apr 1972
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPOPLOIARHOS KONIDIS (ex-Kymothoi)

P 16
July 1972
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IPOPLOIARHOS BATSIS (ex-Calypso)

P 17
Dec 1971
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES

feet (metres): 154.2 x 23.3 x 8.2 (47 x 7.1 x 2.5)
4 MTU MD 872 diesels; 12000 bhp; 4 shafts
40 (4 officers)

GUNS
: 4 Oerlikon 35 mm/90 (2 twin); 85~ elevation; 550 rounds/minute t
km (3.2 nm) anti-surface; 5 km (2.7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 1.55
kg.
TORPEDOES
: 2 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes. AEG SST-4; wire-guided; active homing
to 12 km (6.5 nm) at 35 kts; passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23 kts;
warhead 250 kg.
RADARS
for 2 m target.
Navigation: Decca 1226C; I band.
Fire Control: Thomson-CSF Pollux; I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m
target.
IFF: Plessey Mk 10.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered in 1969. P 15 launched 8 September 1971; P 14 on 20
December 1971; P 17 on 27 April 1971; P 16 on 26 January 1972.
MODERNISATION : Plans to modernise are still being considered.
Match 69
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
GREECE
SERVICE FORCES
249
1 DEPOT SHIP
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AEGEON (ex-Weser A 62)

D 03
Elsflether Werft
1960
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
propellers
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
tons: 2940 full load

feet (metres): 322.1 x 38.8 x 14.4 (98.2 x 11.8 x 4.4)
6 Maybach 16-cyl diesels; 14400 shp; 2 shafts; cp
110
: 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55; 80~ elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to

kg.
anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes. Probably Mk 46;
44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral-Hycor RBOC 6-barrelled triple Chaff
launchers; IR flares and Chaff decoys to 4 km (2.2 nm).
Fire control: 2 Mk 2 optical directors.
RADARS
: Surface search: Signaal ZW 01; I/J band.
Signaal DA 01; E/F band; range 91 km (50 nm).
Fire control: Two Signaal M 45; I/J band.
SONARS
: Hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
OPERATIONAL
ship.
Match 70
: Transferred July 1975. Modernisation plans cancelled in 1989.

: Currently employed on frigate duties and as FAC support

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: INDONESIA
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 277
CLASS
: 0 + 0 + (23) FSG 90 CLASS
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2300-2800 full load
MAIN MACHINERY: COGAG or CODAG; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 30
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 Harpoon or Exocet.
SAM: 8 cell Albatros with Aspide.
GUNS
: 1 - 76 mm; possible CIWS.
TORPEDOES
: 6 (2 triple) ASW tubes.
COMMENT
: Enquiries in hand with several firms for a class of frigates
broadly in line with the details listed above. It is reported that German
and Dutch designs are short-listed but that lack of funds has delayed the
placing of contracts until mid-1990 at the earliest. The plan is to build
all but the first of class at PT Pal Surabaya Shipyard with the first in
service by the late 1990s.
Match 71

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: INDONESIA
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 277
CLASS
: 5 + 1 Ex-NETHERLANDS VAN SPEIJK CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. AHMED YANI (ex-Tjerk Hiddes)
No............... 351
Builders......... Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam
Launched......... 17 Dec 1965
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SLAMET RIYADI (ex-Van Speijk)

352
Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam
1 Oct 1963
5 Mar 1965
14 Feb 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
YOS SUDARSO (ex-Van Galen)

353
Koninklijke Maatschappij de Schelde, Flushing
25 July 1963
19 June 1965
1 Mar 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OSWALD SIAHANN (ex-Van Nes)

354
25 July 1963
26 Mar 1966
9 Aug 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ABDUL HALIM PERDANAKUSUMA (ex-Evertsen)

355
6 July 1965
18 June 1966
21 Dec 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
- (ex-Isaac Sweers)
356
Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam
5 May 1965
10 Mar 1967
15 May 1968

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 372 x 41 x 13.8
(113.4 x 12.5 x 4.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Werkspoor/English Electric double reduction geared
turbines; 30000 shp; 2 shafts. 2 Babcock & Wilcox (fully automated)
boilers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 180 (after modernisation)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon {r1} (Ahmed Yani and Slamet
Riyadi); active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.
MM 40 Exocet may be fitted in the others in due course.

SAM: 2 Short Bros Seacat quad launchers {r2}; optical/radar guidance to 5
km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg.
GUNS
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Knebworth Corvus 8-tubed trainable; radar
distraction or centroid Chaff to 1 km.
ESM: UA 8/9; UA 13 (355 and 356); radar warning. FH5 D/F.
Combat data systems: SEWACO V action data automation and Daisy
data-processing.
Fire control: Signaal LIROD optronic director.
RADARS
: Air search: Signaal LW 03 {r5}; D band; range 219 km (120 nm) fo
2 m target.
Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05 {r6}; E/F band; range 137 km (75 nm) for
2 m target.
Fire control: Signaal M 45 {r7}; I/J band (for 76 mm gun).
2 Signaal M 44 {r8}; I/J band (for Seacat).
SONARS
: Signaal CWE 610; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency. VDS; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Wasp {r9}.
PROGRAMMES
: On 11 February 1986 agreement signed for transfer of two of
this class with an option on two more (Van Galen, Van Nes). Transfer dates:
- Tjerk Hiddes, 31October 1986; Van Speijk, 1 November 1986; Van Galen, 2
November 1987; Van Nes, 31 October 1988. Contract of sale for the last two
of the class signed 13 May 1989. Evertsen transferred 1 November 1989 and
Isaac Sweers planned for 1 November 1990. Ships provided with all spare
parts but not towed arrays or helicopters.
MODERNISATION : This class underwent mid-life modernisation at Rykswerf Den
Helder from 1976. This included replacement of 4.5 in turret by 76 mm, A/S
mortar by torpedo tubes, new electronics and electrics, updating combat
data system, improved communications, extensive automation with reduction
in complement, enlarged hangar for Lynx and improved habitability. Update
on transfer included LIROD optronic director. Harpoon for first two only
because there was no FMS funding for the others.
Match 72

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: INDONESIA
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 277
CLASS
: 3 FATAHILLAH CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. FATAHILLAH
No............... 361
Builders......... Wilton Fijenoord, Schiedam

Laid down........ 31 Jan 1977
Launched......... 22 Dec 1977

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MALAHAYATI
362
Wilton Fijenoord, Schiedam
28 July 1977
19 June 1978
21 Mar 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
NALA
363
Wilton
27 Jan
11 Jan
4 Aug
Fijenoord, Schiedam
1978
1979
1980

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 276 x 36.4 x 10.7
(84 x 11.1 x 3.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM-3B gas turbine; 28000 hp;
2 MTU 16V956 TP91 diesels; 6000 hp; 2 shafts; LIPS cp propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 89 (11 officers)
MISSILES
GUNS
: 1 Bofors 4.7 in (120 mm)/46 {r2}; 80~ elevation; 80 rounds/minut
18.5 km (10 nm); weight of shell 21 kg.
1 or 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 in Nala) {r3}; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute
to 12 km (6.6 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.
2 Rheinmetall 20 mm; 55~ elevation; 900 rounds/minute to 2 km
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 or ILAS 3 (2 triple) tubes (none in Nala)
{r4}. 12 Mk 44 (or A244S); anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 5.5 km
(3 nm) at 30 kts; warhead 34 kg.
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm twin-barrelled trainable {r5}; 54 Erika;
range 1600 m and Nelli; range 3600 m.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Knebworth Corvus 8-tubed trainable Chaff
launchers {r6}; radar distraction or centroid modes to 1 km. 1 T-Mk 6;
torpedo decoy.
ESM: MEL Susie 1; radar intercept.
Combat data systems: Signaal Daisy action data automation.
Fire control: GFCS has Signaal LIROD laser/TV directors.
RADARS
nm) for 2 m target.
Surface search: Racal Decca AC 1229 {r8}; I band.
Fire control: Signaal WM 28 {r9}; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).
SONARS
: Signaal PHS 32; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Wasp (Nala only) {r10}.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered August 1975. Officially rated as Corvettes. NEVESBU
design.
STRUCTURE
: Nala is fitted with a folding hangar/landing deck, makers
Machinefabriek Oldenzaal BV, Netherlands.
Match 73

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: INDONESIA
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 276
CLASS
: 1 HAJAR DEWANTARA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. HAJAR DEWANTARA
No............... 364
Builders......... Split SY, Yugoslavia
Laid down........ 11 May 1979
Launched......... 11 Oct 1980
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 317.3 x 36.7 x 14.8
(96.7 x 11.2 x 4.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 Olympus TM-3B gas turbine; 27250 hp; 2 MTU 16V
956 TB 91 diesels; 7500 hp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 26 gas; 20 diesels. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts; 1150 at
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 191 (11 officers) including 14 instructors and 100 cadets
MISSILES

GUNS
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 kts; 12 km (6.5 nm) at 35 kts;
warhead 250 kg.
Depth charges: 1 projector/mortar.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 - 128 mm twin-tubed flare launchers.
ESM: Susie; radar intercept.
Fire control: SEWACO action data automation.
RADARS
: Surface search: Racal Decca 1229; I band.
Fire control: Signaal WM 28; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).
SONARS
: Signaal PHS 32; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for 1 NBO 105 helicopter.
PROGRAMMES
: First ordered 14 March 1978 from Split SY, Yugoslavia where
the hull was built and engines fitted. Armament and electronics fitted in
the Netherlands and Indonesia. Near sister to Iraqi Ibn Khaldoum. Second
reported ordered in 1983 but may have been cancelled.
STRUCTURE
: Two LCVPs on davits either side of the funnel.
OPERATIONAL : In peacetime to be used for training and troop transport. War
roles include escort, ASW and troop transport.
Match 74
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INDONESIA
LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 279

CLASS
: 4 DAGGER CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. MANDAU
No............... 621
Builders......... Korea Tacoma, Masan
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
RENCONG
622
Korea Tacoma, Masan
20 July 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BADIK
623
Korea Tacoma, Masan
Feb 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KERIS
624
Korea Tacoma, Masan
Feb 1980

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 164.7 x 23.9 x 7.5 (50.2 x 7.3 x 2.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine; 2500 hp; 2 MTU
12V331 TC81 diesels; 2240 hp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 41 gas; 17 diesel. Range, miles: 2000 at 17 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 43 (7 officers)
MISSILES

GUNS
: 1 Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk 1; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 k
(9.3 nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg. Launchers for illuminants on each side.
1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.6 nm);
2 Rheinmetall 20 mm.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM (in 623 and 624).
Fire Control: Selenia NA-18 optronic director.
RADARS
PROGRAMMES
STRUCTURE
units.
Match 75
: PSMM Mk 5 type craft ordered in 1975.

: Shorter in length and smaller displacement than South Korean
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1990-91
INDONESIA
SURVEY SHIPS
282
CLASS
: 1 Ex-BRITISH HECLA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. DEWA KEMBAR (ex-HMS Hydra)
No............... 932
Builders......... Yarrow and Co., Blythswood
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 260.1 x 49.1 x 15.4 (79.3 x 15 x 4.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel electric; 3 Paxman Ventura 12-cyl Vee turbocharged
diesels; 3840 bhp; 1 motor; 2000 shp; 1 shaft; bow thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 117 (14 officers)
RADARS
HELICOPTERS : 1 Westland Wasp.
COMMENT
: Transferred 18 April 1986 for refit. Commissioned in Indonesian
Navy 10 September 1986. SATCOM fitted. Two survey launches on davits.
Match 76

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: IRAN
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 291
CLASS
: 1 REPLENISHMENT SHIP
HULLS
:
Name............. KHARG
No............... 431
Builders......... Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend
Measurement, tons: 9367 dwt; 18582 gross
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 679 x 86.9 x 30 (207.2 x 26.5 x 9.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Westinghouse geared turbines; 26870 shp; 1 shaft. 2
Babcock & Wilcox 2-drum high pressure boilers
SPEED
: knots: 21.5
COMPLEMENT
: 248
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 76 mm/62 compact. 4 USSR 23 mm/80 (2 twin).
RADARS
: Navigation: Two Decca 1229; I band.
IFF: 955M.
HELICOPTERS : Three can be embarked (twin hangar).
COMMENT
: Ordered October 1974. Laid down 27 January 1976. Launched 3
February 1977. Ship handed over to Iranian crew on 25 April 1980 but
remained in UK. In 1983 Iranian Government requested this ship's transfer.
The British Government delayed approval until January 1984. On 10 July 1984
began refit at Tyne Ship Repairers. Trials began 4 September 1984 and ship
was then delivered without guns which have now been fitted. A design
incorporating some of the features of the British Ol class but carrying
ammunition and dry stores in addition to fuel. Inmarsat fitted.
Match 77

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: IRAN
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 291
CLASS
: 1 Ex-US AMPHION CLASS (REPAIR SHIP)
HULLS
:
Name............. CHAH BAHAR (ex-USS Amphion, ex-AR 13)
No............... 441
Builders......... Tampa Shipbuilding Co
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
boilers
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
COMMENT

feet (metres): 492 x 69.6 x 27.5 (150.1 x 21.2 x 8.4)
Westinghouse turbines; 8560 shp; 1 shaft. 2 Foster-Wheeler
knots: 18. Range, miles: 13950 at 11.5 kts
880
: Launched on 15 May 1945. Transferred on loan to the Iran Navy on
2 October 1971. Purchased 1 March 1977. Non-operational and based at Bandar

Abbas as permanent repair facility. Two US 3 in (76 mm)/50 guns have been
removed but navigational radar (SPS 4) is retained.
Match 78

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: IRAQ
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 294
CLASS
: 1 YUGOSLAV TYPE
HULLS
:
Name............. IBN MARJID (ex-Ibn Khaldoum)
No............... 507
Builders......... Uljanic, Yugoslavia
Laid down........ 1977
Launched......... 1978
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 317.3 x 36.7 x 14.8
(96.7 x 11.2 x 4.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 Rolls-Royce, Olympus TM 3B gas turbine; 22300
hp; 2 MTU 16V 956 TB 91 diesels; 7100 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 26 gas; 20 diesels. Range, miles: 4000 at 20 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 93 plus 100 trainees
MISSILES
GUNS
: Can carry 4 Aerospatiale SSM Exocet {r1} (but not fitted).

: 1 Bofors 57 mm/70 {r2}; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 k

1 Bofors 40 mm/70 {r3}. 8 Oerlikon 20 mm (4 twin) {r4}.
TORPEDOES
: Fitted for 2 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes.
Depth charges: 1 rail.

COUNTERMEASURE: ESM/ECM: Radar intercept and jammer.
RADARS
: Surface search/navigation: Two Racal Decca 1229 {r5}; I band.
Fire control: Philips Elektronik 9LV200 Mk 2 {r6}; J band.

SONARS
: Hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency.
STRUCTURE
: Near sister to Indonesian Hajar Dewantara but with no
helicopter deck. Training ship with frigate capability.
OPERATIONAL : Mainly used as a training ship and transport during war with
Iran. As Iraq's one operational frigate it has several times been reported
as sunk by Iran but was still operational in 1989.
Match 79

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: IRELAND
SHIP TYPE
:
PAGE NUMBER : 299
CLASS
: 2 P 41 PEACOCK CLASS (PATROL VESSEL)
HULLS
:
Name............. ORLA (ex-HMS Swift)
No............... P 41
Builders......... Hall Russell, Aberdeen
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CIARA (ex-HMS Swallow)

P 42
Hall Russell, Aberdeen
17 Oct 1984

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 204.1 x 32.8 x 8.9 (62.6 x 10 x 2.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Crossley Pielstick 18 PA6V 280 diesels; 14000 hp;
Schottel auxiliary drive; 181 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 39 (6 officers)
GUNS
: 1 - 3 in (76 mm)/62 OTO Melara compact; 85~ elevation; 85
2 - 12.7 mm MGs. 4 - 7.62 mm MGs.
Fire control: BAe Sea Archer (for 76 mm).
RADARS
PROGRAMMES
: Orla launched 11 September 1984 and Ciara 31
served in Hong Kong from mid 1985 until early 1988. Acquired
Navy and commissioned 21 November 1988. There is interest in
this class as they become available.
STRUCTURE
: Can carry two Sea Raiders and a Fast Pursuit
March 1984. Both

by the Irish
buying more of
Craft. Have loiter
drive. Displacement increased by the addition of more electronic equipment

including Satellite navigation and communications.
OPERATIONAL : Sprint speed is nearly 30 kts. Complement augmented by
boarding party personnel.
Match 80

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ITALY
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 306
HULLS
:
Name............. GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
No............... C 551
Builders......... Italcantieri, Monfalcone
Laid down........ 26 Mar 1981
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 591 x 110.2 x 22
(180 x 33.4 x 6.7)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 570.2 x 99.7 (173.8 x 30.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGAG; 4 Fiat/General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines;
80000 hp; Tosi reduction/reversing gears; 2 shafts; 5-bladed
propellers; 6 - 1950 kVA diesel alternators generating capacity
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 550 ship plus 230 air group (accommodation for 825 including
Flag and staff)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 OTO Melara/Matra Otomat Teseo Mk 2 {r1}; active radar
homing to 160 km (86.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 210 kg; sea-skimmer for
last 4 km (2.2 nm).
SAM: 2 Selenia Elsag Albatros octuple launchers {r2}; 48 Aspide;
semi-active radar homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.5 Mach; height envelope
15-5000 m (49.2-16 405 ft); warhead 30 kg.
GUNS
: 6 Breda 40 mm/70 (3 twin) MB {r3}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/min
to 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm B-515 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;
44 kg. Being replaced by new A 290.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: AN/SLQ 25 Nixie; noisemaker.
2 Breda SCLAR 105 mm 20-barrelled launchers; trains and elevates; Chaff
to 5 km (2.7 nm); illuminants to 12 km (6.6 nm).
ESM/ECM
: Elettronica Nettuno SLQ 732; integrated intercept and jamming
system.
Combat data systems: IPN 20 (SADOC 2) action data automation including
Links 11 and 16.
Fire control: 3 NA 30 electro-optical backup for SAM. 3 Dardo NA21 for
guns.
RADARS
: Long range air search: Hughes SPS 52C {r5}; 3D; E/F band; range
440 km (240 nm).
Air search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) {r6}; D band; range 220 km (120 nm).
SMA SPN 728; I band; range 73 km (40 nm); TV indicator.
Air/surface search: Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) {r7}; E/F band; range 155 km
(85 nm).
Surface search/target indication: SMA SPS 702; 718 IFF; I band.
Navigation: SMA SPN 703; I/J band.
Fire control: Three Selenia RTN 30X {r8}; I/J band; range 15 km (8 nm)
(for Albatros).
Three Selenia RTN 20X {r9}; I/J band; range 13 km (7 nm) (for Dardo).
IFF: Mk XII.
Tacan: URN 25.

SONARS
: Raytheon DE 1160 LF; bow-mounted; active search; medium
frequency.
Fixed wing aircraft: VSTOL operating capability.

HELICOPTERS : 18 SH-3D Sea King helicopters (12 in hangar, 6 on deck) or
equivalent (see Shipborne Aircraft section). To be replaced by EH 101 in
due course.
PROGRAMMES
: Contract awarded 21 November 1977. The design was changed
considerably. Design work completed February 1980 and engineering work
began in March 1980. Started sea trials 3 December 1984. Refitted late
1986-January 1987. It is reported that a sister ship, Giuseppe Mazzini, may
be built to replace Vittorio Veneto in the mid-1990s; she would be larger
to increase VSTOL aircraft capacity.
STRUCTURE
: Six decks with 13 vertical watertight bulkheads. Fitted with
6.5~ ski-jump and VSTOL operating equipment. Two 15 ton lifts 18 x 10 m (59
x 32.8 ft). Hangar size 110 x 15 x 6 m (361 x 49.2 x 19.7 ft). Has a
slightly narrower flight deck than UK Invincible class. Two MEN class fast
personnel launches (capacity 250) can be embarked for amphibious operations
or disaster relief.
OPERATIONAL : Fleet Flagship (replacing Vittorio Veneto). The long-standing
dispute between the Navy and the Air Force concerning the former's
operation of fixed-wing aircraft (dating back to pre World War II
legislation) was finally resolved by legislation passed on 29 January 1989.
Embarked aircraft are to be bought, owned and operated by the Navy with the
Air Force providing evaluation and maintenance and any additional pilots
required.
Match 81

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ITALY
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 308
HULLS
:
Name............. VITTORIO VENETO
No............... C 550
Builders......... Italcantieri, Castellammare
Launched......... 5 Feb 1967
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 589 x 63.6 x 19.7
(179.6 x 19.4 x 6)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 131 x 61 (40 x 18.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Tosi double reduction geared turbines; 73000 shp; 2
shafts. 4 Foster-Wheeler type boilers (Ansaldo); 711 psi (50 kg/cm); 842~F
(450~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 550 (53 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 OTO Melara/Matra Teseo Mk 2 Otomat {r1}; inertial cruise;
active radar homing to 160 km (86.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 210 kg;
sea-skimmer.
SAM: GDC Pomona Standard SM-1ER; Aster twin Mk 10 Mod 9 launcher (also
fires ASROC) {r2}; capacity for 60 missiles on 3 drums; command guidance;

semi-active radar homing to 64 km (35 nm) at 2.5 Mach.
GUNS
: 8 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 MMK {r3}; 85~ elevation; 55-65
kg.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Breda SCLAR 105 mm 20-barrelled trainable;
Chaff to 5 km (2.7 nm); illuminants to 12 km (6.6 nm). SLQ 25 Nixie; towed
torpedo decoy.
ESM: SLR 4; intercept.
ECM: 3 SLQ-B; 2 SLQ-C; jammers.
Combat data systems: SADOC 1 action data automation; Link 11.
Fire control: Argo system for 76 mm guns. 2 Dardo systems for 40 mm guns.
RADARS
440 km (240 nm).
Surface search/target indication: SMA SPS 702 {r8}; I band.
Fire control: Four Selenia RTN 10X {r9}; I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm)
(for Argo).
Two Selenia RTN 20X (SPG 74) {r10}; I/J band; range 13 km (7 nm) (for
Dardo).
Two Sperry/RCA SPG 55C {r11}; G/H band; range 51 km (28 nm) (for
Standard).
IFF: Mk XII.
Tacan: URN 20.
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23G; bow-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 9 AB 212ASW.
PROGRAMMES
: Projected under the 1959-60 New Construction Programme, but
her design was recast several times. Started trials 30 April 1969.
MODERNISATION : In hand from 1981 to early 1984 for modernisation which
included the four Teseo launchers and the three twin Breda compact 40 mm.
STRUCTURE
: Developed from the Andrea Doria class but with much larger
helicopter squadron and improved facilities for anti-submarine operations.
Fitted with two sets of stabilisers.
OPERATIONAL : Oil fuel, 1200 tons.
Match 82

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ITALY
SHIP TYPE
: CRUISERS
PAGE NUMBER : 309
CLASS
: 2 ANDREA DORIA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. ANDREA DORIA
No............... C 553
Builders......... Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso
Laid down........ 11 May 1958

Launched......... 27 Feb 1963

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CAIO DUILIO
C 554
Navalmeccanica, Castellammare
16 May 1958
22 Dec 1962
30 Nov 1964

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 489.8 x 56.4 x 16.4
(149.3 x 17.2 x 5)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 98 x 52 (30 x 16)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 double reduction geared turbines; 60000 shp; 2
shafts. 4 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 711 psi (50 kg/cm) (Doria, CNR; Duilio,
Ansaldo)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 470 (45 officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1ER {r1}; twin Mk 10 Mod 10
launcher; command guidance; semi-active radar homing to 64 km (35 nm) at
2.5 Mach.
GUNS
: 8 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 MMK (6 in Caio Duilio) {r2}; 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 {r3}. Probably Honeywell
Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;
warhead 44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Breda SCLAR 105 mm 20-barrelled trainable;
Chaff to 5 km (3.3 nm); illuminants to 12 km (6.6 nm).
ESM: SLR 4; intercept.
ECM: 3 SLQ-B; 2 SLQ-C; jammers.
Combat data systems: SADOC-1 action data automation; Link 11.
Fire control: 3 or 4 Argo NA-9 for guns.
RADARS
: Long range air search: Hughes SPS 39 {r4}; 3D; E/F band; range 2
km (150 nm).
Air/surface search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) {r5}; D band.
Fire control: Four Selenia RTN 10X (SPG 70) (three only in Caio Duilio)
{r6}; I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm) (for Argo).
Two Sperry/RCA SPG 55C {r7}; G/H band; range 51 km (28 nm) (for
Standard).
Tacan: URN 20 (Andrea Doria).
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23F (Andrea Doria); hull-mounted; active search and
attack; medium frequency.
Sangamo SQS 39 (Caio Duilio); hull-mounted; active search and attack;
medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 3 AB 212ASW (2 in Caio Duilio) {r8}.
MODERNISATION : SAM updated for Standard ER and improved electronics fitted

in late 1970s.
STRUCTURE
: Both ships have Gyrofin-Salmoiraghi stabilisers. Training role
conversion for Caio Duilio in 1979-80 involved adding classrooms and
accomodation aft at the expense of the existing hangar, part of the flight
deck and two 76 mm guns.

OPERATIONAL : Caio Duilio has been relieved as midshipmen's training
cruiser by LSD San Giorgio.
Match 83

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ITALY
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 310
CLASS
: 0 + 2 + (2) ANIMOSO CLASS (DDG)
HULLS
:
Name............. ANIMOSO
No............... D 560
Builders......... Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso/Muggiano
Laid down........ 20 Jan 1988
Launched......... 28 Oct 1989
Commissioned..... Jan 1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ARDIMENTOSO
D 561
Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso/Muggiano
3 Nov 1989
Feb 1991
Dec 1992

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 487.4 x 52.8 x 16.5
(147.7 x 16.1 x 5)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 2 Fiat/General Electric LM2500 gas turbines;
55000 hp; 2 GMT BL230 - 20 DVM diesels; 12600 bhp; 2 shafts; cp
propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 400 approx (35 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 or 8 OTO Melara/Matra Teseo Mk 2 Otomat (2 or 4 twin)
{r1}; active radar homing to 160 km (86.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 210 kg;
sea-skimmer. 4 SSM may be replaced by 4 Milas A/S launchers.
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach.
Selenia Albatros Mk 2 octuple launcher for Aspide {r3}; semi-active radar
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.5 Mach; 16 missiles.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)/54 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 45 rounds/min
3 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 Super Rapid {r5}; 85~ elevation; 120
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm B-515 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. A 290; anti-submarine.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Sagaie Chaff launchers.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 732 Nettuno; integrated intercept and jamming system.
Combat data systems: Selenia/Elsag IPN 10; Link 11.
Fire control: 4 Dardo E systems (3 channels for Aspide). 1 Argo FCS.
RADARS
: Long range air search: Hughes SPS 52C; 3D {r7}; E/F band; range
440 km (240 nm).
Air/surface search: Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) {r9}; E/F band; range 155 km
(85 nm).
Surface search: SMA SPS 702 {r10}; I band.

Fire control: Selenia RTN 30X {r11}; I/J band (for Argo). Four Selenia RTN
30X (SPG 76) {r12}; I/J band (for Dardo).
Two Raytheon SPG 51D {r13}; G/I band (for SAM).

Navigation: SMA 3 RM 20 (SPN 748); I band; range 73 km (40 nm).
SONARS
: Raytheon/Elsag DE 1167LF and DE 1164; integrated hull and VDS;
active search and attack; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 AB 212ASW; EH 101 capable {r14}.
PROGRAMMES
: Order placed 9 March 1986 with Riva Trigoso. To replace the
Impavido class. Two more to follow to replace Audace class in due course.
All ships built at Riva Trigoso are completed at Muggiano after launching.
STRUCTURE
: Kevlon armour fitted. Prairie Masker noise suppression system.
The 127 mm guns are ex-Audace class B turrets. Flight deck 24 x 13 m. Fully
stabilised.
OPERATIONAL : GPS and Meteosat receivers fitted. The three Super Rapid 76
mm guns are to be used as a combined medium range anti-surface armament and
CIWS against missiles.
Match 84

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ITALY
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 310
CLASS
: 2 AUDACE CLASS (DDG)
HULLS
:
Name............. ARDITO
No............... D 550
Builders......... Italcantieri, Castellammare
Launched......... 27 Nov 1971
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
AUDACE
D 551
Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso/Muggiano
27 Apr 1968
2 Oct 1971
16 Nov 1972

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 448 x 46.6 x 15.1
(136.6 x 14.2 x 4.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 double reduction geared turbines; 73000 shp; 2
shafts. 4 Foster-Wheeler type boilers (Audace, CNR; Ardito, Ansaldo)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 380 (30 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 OTO Melara/Matra Teseo Mk 2 Otomat (4 twin) {r1}; active
radar homing to 160 km (86.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 210 kg; sea skimmer.
envelope 45.7-18288 m (150-60000 ft).
Selenia Albatros octuple launcher for Aspide {r3}; semi-active radar
homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 2.5 Mach.

GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 5 in (127 mm)/54 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 45 rounds/min
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)/62 Compact (Ardito) and Super Rapid (Audace)
{r5}; 85~ elevation; 85 rounds/minute (Compact) or 120 rounds/minute (Super
Rapid) to 16 km (8.7 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight
of shell 6 kg.
TORPEDOES
44 kg. Transom tubes {r7} have been removed.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 1 Breda 105 mm SCLAR 20-barrelled trainable;
Chaff to 5 km (2.7 nm); illuminants to 12 km (6.6 nm). SLQ 25 Nixie; towed
torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: Nettuno SLQ 732; integrated intercept and jamming system.
Combat data systems: IPN-20 action data automation; Link 11 probably
fitted.
Fire control: 3 Dardo E FCS (3 channels for Aspide). Selenia NA 30
optronic director.
RADARS
440 km (240 nm).
Air/surface search: Selenia RAN 10S (SPS 774) {r10}; E/F band; range 155
km (85 nm).
Surface search: SMA SPQ 2D; I band.
Navigation: SMA SPN 748; I band.
Fire control: Three Selenia RTN 30X (SPG 76) {r11}; I/J band; range 40 km
(22 nm) (for Dardo E).
Two Raytheon SPG 51 {r12}; G/I band (for Standard).
SONARS
: CWE 610; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 AB 212ASW {r13}.
PROGRAMMES
: It was announced in April 1966 that two new 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. Stern torpedo
tubes removed. Audace fitted with four Super Rapid guns which may in due
course also be retrofitted in Ardito vice the 76 mm Compacts. Ardito
completed modernisation in March 1988 and Audace completes in 1990.
STRUCTURE
: Both fitted with stabilisers.
Match 85

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: ITALY
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 311
CLASS
: 2 IMPAVIDO CLASS (DDG)
HULLS
:
Name............. IMPAVIDO
No............... D 570
Builders......... Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso
Launched......... 25 May 1962

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
INTREPIDO
D 571
Italcantieri, Castellammare
16 May 1959
21 Oct 1962
28 July 1964

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 429.5 x 44.7 x 14.8
(131.3 x 13.6 x 4.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Tosi double reduction geared steam turbines; 70000
shp; 2 shafts. 4 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 711 psi (50 kg/cm ); 842~F
(450~C)
SPEED
: knots: 33. Range, miles: 3300 at 20 kts; 2900 at 25 kts; 1500 at
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 340 (23 officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 1 launcher {r1};
command guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach;
height envelope 45.7-18288 m (150-60000 ft).
GUNS
: 2 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 (twin) Mk 38 {r2}; 85~ elevation; 15
4 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 {r3}; 85~ elevation; 60 rounds/minute to 8
km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Breda 105 mm SCLAR 20-barrelled trainable;
Chaff to 5 km (2.7 nm); illuminants to 12 km (6.6 nm).
ESM: Radar intercept.
RADARS
: Long range air search: Hughes SPS 39A {r5}; 3D; E/F band; range
274 km (150 nm).
Air search: RCA SPS 12 {r6}; D band; range 119 km (65 nm).
Surface search: SMA SPQ 2A2 {r7}; I band.
Navigation: SMA SPN 748; I band.
Fire control: Three Selenia RTN 10X {r8}; I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm)
(for Argo).
Two Raytheon SPG 51 {r9}; G/I band (for Standard).
SONARS
: EDO SQS 39; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Built under the 1956-57 and 1958-59 programmes respectively.
To be replaced by Animoso class in 1992-93.
STRUCTURE
: Both ships have stabilisers.
OPERATIONAL : Oil fuel, 650 tons.
Match 86

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: JAPAN (MDF)
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: DESTROYERS
: 329
: 2 HATAKAZE CLASS
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HATAKAZE
DD 171
Mitsubishi, Nagasaki
20 May 1983
9 Nov 1984
27 Mar 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SHIMAKAZE
DD 172
13 Jan 1985
30 Jan 1987
23 Mar 1988
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 4600 (4650, DD 172) standard; 5500 full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 492 x 53.8 x 15.7
(150 x 16.4 x 4.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGAG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B; 45000hp; 2 Rolls-Royce
Spey SM1A gas turbines; 27000 hp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30
COMPLEMENT
: 260
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon {r1}; active radar homing to
130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg HE.
envelope 45-18288 m (150-60000 ft).
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip. Reload
capability.
GUNS
: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 automatic {r4}; 85~ elevation; 20-4
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx Mk 15 CIWS {r5}; 6
barrels per mounting; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5
Neartip; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;
warhead 44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36 Chaff
launchers; range 4 km (2.2 nm).
ESM: NOLQ 1; intercept.
ECM: OLT 3; jammer.
Combat data systems: OYQ-4 Mod 1 action data automation; Links 11 and 14.
Fire control: Type 2-21C for 127 mm guns. General Electric Mk 74 Mod 13
for Standard.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52C {r7}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (240
nm).
Furuno OPS 11C {r8}.
Surface search: Furuno OPS 28 B {r9}; G/H band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51 {r10}; G/I band.
Furuno 127 {r11}; I/J band.
Type 12 FCS {r12}; I/J band.
Tacan: URN 25.
SONARS
: Mitsubishi OQS 4; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for 1 Mitsubishi HSS-2B Sea King {r13}.
PROGRAMMES
: DD 171 provided for in 1981 programme. DD 172 provided for in
1983 programme, ordered 29 March 1984.
Match 87

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: JAPAN (MDF)
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 333
CLASS
: 3 TACHIKAZE CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. TACHIKAZE
No............... DD 168
Builders......... Mitsubishi, Nagasaki
Launched......... 17 Dec 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ASAKAZE
DD 169
27 May 1976
15 Oct 1977
27 Mar 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SAWAKAZE
DD 170
14 Sep 1979
4 June 1981
30 Mar 1983
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3850 (3950, DD 170) standard

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 469 x 47 x 15.4
(143 x 14.3 x 4.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Mitsubishi geared steam turbines; 60000 hp; 2 shafts. 2
boilers
SPEED
: knots: 32
COMPLEMENT
: 250; 255 (D 170)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon; active radar homing to 130 km
(70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg HE.

SAM: GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 3 or 4 launcher {r1}; command
envelope 45-18288 m (150-60000 ft); 40 missiles (SSM and SAM combined).
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip. Reloads in
DD 170 only.
GUNS
: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 automatic {r3}; 85~ elevation; 20-4
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mk 15 {r4}; 6
barrels per mounting; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
TORPEDOES

warhead 44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36 multi-barrelled Chaff

launchers.
ESM: NOLR 6 (DD 168); NOLQ 1 (others); intercept.
ECM: OLT 3; jammer.
Combat data systems: OYQ-5 action data automation; Link 14.
Fire control: 2 Mk 74 Mod 13 missile control directors. US Mk 114 ASW
control. GFCS-2 for gun (DD 170). GFCS-1A for gun (others).
RADARS
: Air search: Furuno OPS 11 {r6}.
Hughes SPS 52C {r7}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (240 nm).
Surface search: Furuno OPS 16 {r8}; D band.
OPS 28 (DD 170); G/H band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51 {r9}; G/I band.
Type 2 FCS {r10}; I/J band.
IFF: US Mk 10.
SONARS
: Mitsubishi OQS 4; hull-mounted; active search and attack; low
frequency.
MODERNISATION : Harpoon and CIWS added to DD 168 in 1983, DD 169 and 170 in
1987.
Match 88

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: JAPAN (MDF)
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 335
CLASS
: 1 AMATSUKAZE CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. AMATSUKAZE
No............... DD 163
Builders......... Mitsubishi, Nagasaki
Laid down........ 29 Nov 1962
Launched......... 5 Oct 1963
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 429.8 x 44 x 13.8
(131 x 13.4 x 4.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Ishikawajima geared steam turbines; 60000 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 290
MISSILES
: SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 0 launcher {r1};
command guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach;
height envelope 45-18288 m (150-60000 ft).
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm) at 0.9 Mach; payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip.
GUNS
: 4 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50 Mk 33 (2 twin) {r3}; 85~ elevation; 50
rounds/minute to 12.8 km (6.9 nm); weight of shell 6 kg. To be replaced by
OTO Melara 76 mm. Vulcan Phalanx CIWS to be fitted.
TORPEDOES
warhead 44 kg.
A/S mortars: 2 USN Hedgehog Mk 15 trainable rocket launchers; manually

loaded; range 350 m; warhead 26 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: NOLR 6; intercept.

ECM: OLT 3; jammer.
Fire control: Japanese Type 2-21 system for 76 mm guns.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52 {r5}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (240
nm).
Westinghouse SPS 29A {r6}; B/C band; range 457 km (250 nm).
Surface search: Furuno OPS 17 {r7}; G/H band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51C {r8}; G/I band (for Standard).
SPG 34 Mod 16 {r9}; I/J band.
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23C; hull-mounted; active search and attack; low
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered under the 1960 programme.
MODERNISATION : Refitted in 1967 when A/S tubes and new sonar were fitted.
In 1968 equipped with ASROC launcher between funnels. Further planned
modernisation (life extension programme) to include OTO Melara 76 mm guns
and Phalanx CIWS.
Match 89
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:
HULLS
:
AL HUSSEIN 101

1990-91
JORDAN
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
tons: 124 full load

feet (metres): 100 x 22.5 x 4.9 (30.5 x 6.9 x 1.5)
2 MTU 16V 396 TB 94 diesels; 5765 hp; 2 shafts
16 (3 officers)
2 Oerlikon GCM-A03 30 mm (twin). 1 Oerlikon GAM-B01 20 mm. 2 - 1
354
3 HAWK CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - GUN)
Al HUSSAN 102 ABDULLAH 103
mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Wallop Barricade Chaff launchers.
Combat ata systems: Racal Cane 100.
Fire control: Radamec Series 2000 optronic for 30 mm gun.
RADARS
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes 1007; I band.
COMMENT
: Ordered from Vosper Thornycroft in December 1987. GRP structure.
First one on trials in May 1989 and delivered in early 1990.
Match 90

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: SOUTH KOREA
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: CORVETTES
: 363
: 18 + 4 PO HANG CLASS
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PO HANG
756
Korea SEC, Pusan
1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KUN SAN
757
Korea Tacoma
1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KYONG JU
758
Hyundai
1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MOK PO
759
Daewoo, Okpo
1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CHUNG JU
761
Korea Tacoma
1987
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KIM CHON
762
Korea SEC, Pusan
1987
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
JIN JU
763
Hyundai, Ulsan
1988
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
YO SU
765
Daewoo, Okpo
1988
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AN DONG
766
Korea SEC, Pusan
Feb 1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SUN CHON
767
Korea Tacoma
1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WON JU
768
Daewoo, Okpo
1989
Name............. YEE REE

No............... 769
Builders......... Hyundai, Ulsan

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
JE CHON
771
Korea Tacoma
1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CHON AN
772
Korea SEC, Pusan
Nov 1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SONG NAM
773
Daewoo, Okpo
1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BU CHON
775
Hyundai, Ulsan
1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DAE CHON
776
Korea Tacoma
1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
JIN HAE
777
Korea SEC, Pusan
1990

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 289.7 x 32.8 x 9.5 (88.3 x 10 x 2.9)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 LM 2500 gas turbine; 27200 hp; 2 SEMT-Pielstick
12 PA6-V280 diesels; 6800 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 95 (10 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (756-765) {r1}; inertial
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 1 or 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact {r2}; 85~ elevation; 8
4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin) (756-765) {r3}; 2 Breda 40mm/70 (766
onwards) {r4}.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes (766 onwards) {r5}. Honeywell
warhead 44 kg.
Depth charges: 12 (766 onwards).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 MEL Protean fixed launchers; 36 grenades.
2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36 launchers (in some); range 4 km
(2.2 nm).
ESM/ECM
: Intercept/jammer.
Combat data systems: Signaal Mini combat system (756-765); Ferranti WSA
423 (766 onwards).
Fire control: Radamec optronic director {r6}.

RADARS
: Surface search: Marconi 1810 {r7}; I band; range 48 km (26 nm).
Navigation: Marconi 1802; I band.
SONARS
: Signaal PHS 32 (766 onwards); hull-mounted; active search and
PROGRAMMES
: First laid down early 1983 by Korea SEC. The pennant
number/name attribution shown above is uncertain after Chon An (772) but
names and shipbuilders are correct. Four more of the class are scheduled
for completion in 1991-92.
STRUCTURE
: It is probable that there are three groups specialising in
surface-to-surface warfare, anti-submarine and, possibly to come, air
defence. The first group therefore have no ASW equipment and starting with
An Dong (766) the second group have no SSM. The second group also have an
improved combat data system.
Match 91
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COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
:
:
:
:
:
:
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
shafts
3 MTU 538 TB90
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
:

1990-91
SOUTH KOREA
LIGHT FORCES
364
2 SOUTH KOREAN-BUILT WILDCAT CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
tons: 140 full load
feet (metres): 108.9 x 22.6 x 7.9 (33.9 x 6.9 x 2.4)
2 MTU Mercedes-Benz 518D diesels (PKM 271); 9960 hp; 2
diesels (PKM 272); 10900 hp; 3 shafts
29 (5 officers)
SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar

GUNS
2 Browning 12.7 mm MGs.
RADARS
: Surface search: Raytheon 1645; I band.
IFF: UPX 17.
COMMENT
: Built by Korea Tacoma, Masan 1971-72. Steel hull and aluminium
superstructure.
Match 92
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:
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:
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:
HULLS
:
AL BOOM P 4501

1990-91
KUWAIT
368
6 TNC 45 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
AL SANBOUK P 4505
AL AHMADI P 4509
AL BETTEEL P 4503
AL SAADI P 4507
AL ABDALI P 4511
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
feet (metres): 147.3 x 23 x 7.5 (44.9 x 7 x 2.3)

35 (5 officers)

GUNS
2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.6
COUNTERMEASURE: 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: Decca TM 1226C; I band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered from Lurssen/Burmester in 1980. Al Boom launched late
March 1982, next pair late 1982. First four completed by end 1983, next
pair in 1984.
Match 93
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:
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:
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:
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:
ISTIQLAL P 5702

1990-91
KUWAIT
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
tons: 410 full load

feet (metres): 190.6 x 24.9 x 8.9 (58.1 x 7.6 x 2.7)
4 MTU 16V 956 TB 91 diesels; 18000 shp; 4 shafts
40 (5 officers)
MISSILES
368
2 FPB 57 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
SABHAN P 5704

GUNS
MINES
: Fitted for minelaying.
COUNTERMEASURE: 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); I band; range 43 k
(25 nm).
Navigation: Decca TM 1226C; I band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered from Lurssen/Burmester in 1980. In service November
1982 and March 1983.
OPERATIONAL : Operate as leaders for TNC 45 class.
Match 94

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALAYSIA
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 378
CLASS
: 1 YARROW TYPE
HULLS
:
Name............. RAHMAT (ex-Hang Jebat)
No............... 24
Builders......... Yarrow (Shipbuilders)
Laid down........ Feb 1966 1965
Launched......... 18 Dec 1967
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 308 x 34.1 x 14.8
(93.9 x 10.4 x 4.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 1 Bristol Siddeley Olympus TM1B gas turbine; 19500
shp; Crossley Pielstick SPC 2V diesel; 3850 bhp; 2 shafts; cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 26 gas; 16 diesel. Range, miles: 6000 at 16 kts; 1000 at
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 140
GUNS
: 1 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/45 Mk 5 hand-loaded {r1}; 50~ elevatio

anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg. 103 mm rocket for illuminants on each
side of mounting.
A/S mortars: 1 Limbo Mk 10 3-tubed mortar {r3}; automatic loading; range
900 m; warhead 92 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 UK Mk I rail Chaff launchers.
ESM: UA-3; radar intercept; FH4 HF D/F.
RADARS
: Air search: Signaal LW 02 {r4}; D band; range 183 km (100nm).
Surface search: Decca 626 {r5}; I band.
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes MS 32; I band.
Fire control: Signaal M 22 {r6}; I/J band; short range.
SONARS
: Graseby Type 170B and Type 174; hull-mounted; active search and
attack; 15 kHz.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered on 11 February 1966. Arrived on station 23 December
1972.
MODERNISATION : Seacat system removed during refit in 1982-83 and replaced
by an additional Bofors gun.
OPERATIONAL : Can land helicopter on MacGregor hatch over Mk 10 well.
Match 95

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALAYSIA
SHIP TYPE
: CORVETTES
PAGE NUMBER : 379
CLASS
: 2 TYPE FS 1500
HULLS
:
Name............. KASTURI
No............... 25
Laid down........ 3 Jan 1983
Launched......... 14 May 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LEKIR
26
Howaldtswerke, Kiel
3 Jan 1983
14 May 1983
15 Aug 1984

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 319.1 x 37.1 x 11.5
(97.3 x 11.3 x 3.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB 92 diesels; 28000 hp max; 21750 hp
normal; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 28; 18 on 2 diesels. Range, miles: 3000 at 18 kts; 5000 a
14 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 124 (13 officers)
MISSILES
GUNS
: 1 Creusot-Loire 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 compact {r2}; 80~ elevation;
20/45/90 rounds/minute to 17 km (9.2 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.2 nm)
nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg. Launchers for illuminants.
4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin) {r4}; 80~ elevation; 600 rounds/minute
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors 375 mm 6-tubed twin trainable launcher {r5};
automatic loading; range 3625 m.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie trainable systems; replaceable
containers for IR or Chaff.
ESM: Rapids; radar intercept.
ECM: Scimitar; jammer.
Combat data systems: Ferranti action data automation; Link Y.
Fire control: 2 Signaal LIOD optronic directors for gunnery.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 08 {r6}; F band; range 204 km (11
nm) for 2 m target.
Navigation: Decca TM 1226C; I band.
IFF: US Mk 10.
SONARS
: Krupp Atlas DSQS 21C; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for 1 Westland Wasp HAS 1 {r8}.
PROGRAMMES
: First two ordered in February 1981. Fabrication began early
1982. Rated as Corvettes even though they are bigger ships than Rahmat.
Four more 1500 ton corvettes are planned, not necessarily to this design
and it is possible that the first two may be ordered in 1990 (or
alternatively the order may be for two more OPVs).
MODERNISATION : May be fitted with telescopic hangars in due course.
STRUCTURE
: Near sisters to the Colombian ships with differing armament.
Match 96

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALAYSIA
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 380
CLASS
: 4 SPICA-M CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. HANDALAN
No............... 3511
Builders......... Karlskrona Varvet, Sweden
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PERKASA
3512
Karlskrona Varvet, Sweden
26 Oct 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PENDEKAR
3513
26 Oct 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GEMPITA
3514
26 Oct 1979
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
tons: 240
feet (metres): 142.6 x 23.3 x 7.4 (screws) (43.6 x 7.1 x 2.4)
3 MTU 16V538 TB91 diesels; 10800 hp; 3 shafts
40 (6 officers)

GUNS
nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg. Illuminant launchers.
anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ECM: MEL Susie.
Fire control: 1 PEAB 9LV200 Mk 2 weapon control system with TV tracking.
LME anti-aircraft laser and TV rangefinder.
RADARS
: Surface search: Philips 9GR 600; I band (agile frequency).
SONARS
: Simrad; hull-mounted; active search; high frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered 15 October 1976. All named in one ceremony on 11
November 1978, arriving in Port Klang on 26 October 1979.
STRUCTURE
: Bridge further forward than in Swedish class to accommodate
Exocet. Provision has been made for fitting 324 mm torpedo tubes.
OPERATIONAL : Handalan acts as squadron leader.
Match 97

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALAYSIA
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 380
CLASS
: 4 PERDANA CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. PERDANA
No............... 3501
Builders......... Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SERANG
3502
Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie
31 Jan 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GANAS
3503
28 Feb 1973
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GANYANG
3504
20 Mar 1973
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES

feet (metres): 154.2 x 23.1 x 12.8 (47 x 7 x 3.9)
4 Mercedes-Benz MTU 870 diesels; 14000 bhp; 4 shafts
knots: 36.5. Range, miles: 800 at 25 kts; 1800 at 15 kts
30 (4 officers)

GUNS
anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; wemght of shell 0.96 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 - 57 mm Chaff/flare launchers.
ESM: French type; radar warning.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega optical for guns.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF TH-D 1040 Triton; G band; range
km (18 nm) for 2 m target.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Pollux; I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m
target.
PROGRAMMES
: Left Cherbourg for Malaysia 2 May 1973.
Match 98

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALAYSIA
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 380
CLASS
: 6 JERONG CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - GUN)
HULLS
:
Name............. JERONG
No............... 3505
Builders......... Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
TODAK
3506
Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth
16 June 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PAUS
3507
16 Aug 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
YU
3508
15 Nov 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BAUNG
3509
11 Jan 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PARI
3510
23 Mar 1977

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 147.3 x 23 x 8.3 (44.9 x 7 x 2.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 3 Maybach/Mercedes-Benz MD872 6-cyl diesels; 9900 bhp; 3
shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 36 (4 officers)
GUNS
: 1 Bofors 57 mm/70. 1 Bofors 40 mm/70.
Fire control: CSEE Naja optronic director.
RADARS
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes MS 32.
COMMENT
: Lurssen 45 type. Illuminant launchers on both gun mountings.
Match 99
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
LANG HITAM PZ
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1

1990-91
MALAYSIA
ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE
383
15 LANG HITAM CLASS
BALONG PZ 5
2-4 and 6-21

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 126.3 x 22.9 x 5.9 (38.5 x 7 x 1.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU 20V 538 TB92 diesels; 10000 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 38
GUNS
: 1 Bofors 40 mm/70 (in a distinctive plastic turret).
1 Oerlikon 20 mm. 2 FN 7.62 mm MGs.
RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes; I band.
COMMENT
: Ordered from Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth, Malaysia in 1979 -
first delivered August 1981. Next five in late 1981, next six mid-1982 and
last three 1982-83. Lurssen standard design.
Match 100

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALAYSIA
SHIP TYPE
: ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE
PAGE NUMBER : 383
CLASS
: 6 IMPROVED PX CLASS
HULLS
:
ALOR STAR PX 19
KUALA TRENGGANU PX 21
KOTA BAHRU PX 20
JOHORE BAHRU PX 22
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:
COMMENT
SRI MENANTI PX 23
KUCHING PX 24
tons: 92
feet (metres): 91 x 19 x 4.9 (27.8 x 5.8 x 1.5)
2 MTU diesels; 2460 hp
15
2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
Kelvin Hughes Type 19; I band; range 117 km (64 nm).
Match 101
: Built by Vosper Thornycroft Private, Singapore between 1972-73.
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE

:
:
:
:

1990-91
MALAYSIA
ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: 383
: 18 PX CLASS
HULLS
:
MAHKOTA PX 1
TEMENGGONG PX 2
HULUBALANG PX 3
MAHARAJASETIA PX 4
MAHARAJALELA PX 5
PAHLAWAN PX 6
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
shafts
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:
COMMENT
BENTARA PX 7
PERWIRA PX 8
PERTANDA PX 9
SHAHBANDAR PX 10
SANGSETIA PX 11
LAKSAMANA PX 12
PEKAN PX 13
KELANG PX 14
KUALA KANGSAR PX 15
ARAU PX 16
SRI GUMANTONG PX 17
SRI LABUAN PX 18
tons: 86.4 full load

feet (metres): 87.5 x 19 x 4.9 (26.7 x 5.8 x 1.5)
2 Mercedes-Benz MTU 820 Db 12-cyl diesels; 2460 hp; 2
15
2 Oerlikon 20 mm. 1 FN 7.62 mm MG.
Kelvin Hughes Type 19; I band; range 117 km (64 nm).
: Built by Vosper Thornycroft Private Ltd, Singapore and completed
between 1963 and 1970. PX 17 and PX 18 operated by Sabah Government,

remainder by Royal Malaysian Police.
Match 102

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MALTA
SHIP TYPE
:
PAGE NUMBER : 385
CLASS
: 2 Ex-YUGOSLAV TYPE 131
HULLS
:
PRESIDENT TITO (ex-Cer 138) C 38
GANNI BONNICI (ex-Dom Mintoff, ex-Durmitor 139) C 39
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:
COMMENT

feet (metres): 91.9 x 14.8 x 8.3 (28 x 4.5 x 2.5)
2 MTU diesels; 1600 bhp; 2 shafts
knots: 22
6 - 30 mm/70 Hispano Suiza (2 triple).
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes; I band.
Match 103
: Built at Trogir Shipyard 1965-68. Transferred 31 March 1982.
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
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HULLS

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:
:
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:
:

1990-91
MEXICO
DESTROYERS
387
1 Ex-US FLETCHER CLASS
Name............. CUITLAHUAC (ex-USS John Rodgers DD 574)
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
E 02 (ex-F 2)
25 July 1941
7 May 1942
9 Feb 1943

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 376.5 x 39.4 x 18
(114.8 x 12 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Electric geared turbines; 60000 shp; 2 shafts. 4
Babcock & Wilcox boilers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 197
GUNS
: 5 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minute to
km (7 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25

kg.
10 Bofors 40 mm/60 (5 twin) Mk 2; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to 10
TORPEDOES
: 5 - 21 in (533 mm) (quin) tubes; anti-surface.
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS for 127 mm guns. 5 Mk 51 GFCS for 40 mm guns.
RADARS
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes 17/9; I band.
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 25; I/J band.
PROGRAMMES
Match 104
: Transferred to the Mexican Navy in August 1970.

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MEXICO
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 388
CLASS
: 1 Ex-US EDSALL CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. COMODORO MANUEL AZUETA (ex-USS Hurst DE 250)
No............... A 06
Builders......... Brown S B Co, Houston, Texas
Laid down........ 27 Jan 1943
Launched......... 14 Apr 1943
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
(92.3 x 11.3 x
MAIN MACHINERY:
shafts
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS

feet (metres): 302.7 x 36.6 x 13
4)
4 Fairbanks-Morse 38D8 10-cyl diesels; 6000 shp; 2
216 (15 officers)
8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (1 quad, 2 twin) Mk 2 and Mk 1; 80~ elevation; 120

2 - 37 mm saluting guns.
Fire control: Mk 52 (for 3 in); Mk 51 Mod 2 (for 40 mm).

RADARS
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 14; I band.
Fire control: RCA/GE Mk 26; I/J band.
PROGRAMMES
: Transferred to Mexico 1 October 1973.
OPERATIONAL : Employed as training ship with Gulf Area command. A/S weapons
and sensors removed.
Match 105

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MEXICO
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 388
CLASS
: 3 Ex-US CHARLES LAWRENCE and CROSLEY CLASSES
HULLS
:
Name............. USUMACINTA (ex-USS Don O Woods APD 118, ex-DE 721)
No............... B 06 (ex-H 6)
Laid down........ 1 Dec 1943
Launched......... 19 Feb 1944
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COAHUILA (ex-USS Rednour APD 102, ex-DE 592)

B 07
Bethlehem S B Co, Hingham, Mass
9 Jan 1944
1 Mar 1944
15 Mar 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CHIHUAHUA (ex-USS Barber APD 57, ex-DE 161)

B 08
Norfolk Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va
27 Apr 1943
20 May 1943
10 Oct 1943

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 306 x 37 x 11.3
(93.3 x 11.3 x 3.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: General Electric turbo-electric steam turbines; 12000 shp;
2 shafts. 2 Foster-Wheeler `D' boilers with superheater
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 204 plus 162 troops
GUNS
km (7 nm); weight of shell 25 kg.

6 Bofors 40 mm/60 (3 twin) Mk 1. 6 Oerlikon 20 mm/80.
Fire control: 3 Mk 51 GFCS for 40 mm guns.
RADARS
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band.
PROGRAMMES
: B 06 purchased by Mexico in December 1963, B07 in June 1969
and B 08 in December 1969. B 07 is the only Charles Lawrence class; the

others have a tripod after mast supporting the conspicuous 10 ton boom.
Match 106

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MEXICO
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 389
CLASS
: 17 Ex-US AUK CLASS
HULLS
:
Name..... LEANDRO VALLE (ex-USS Pioneer MSF 105)
No....... G-01
Name..... GUILLERMO PRIETO (ex-USS Symbol MSF 123)
No....... G-02
Name..... MARIANO ESCOBEDO (ex-USS Champion MSF 314)
No....... G-03
Name..... MANUEL DOBLADO (ex-USS Defense MSF 317)
No....... G-05
Name..... SEBASTIAN L DE TEJADA (ex-USS Devastator MSF 318)
No....... G-06
Name..... SANTOS DEGOLLADO (ex-USS Gladiator MSF 319)
No....... G-07
Name..... IGNACIO DE LA LLAVE (ex-USS Spear MSF 322)
No....... G-08
Name..... JUAN N ALVARES (ex-USS Ardent MSF 340)
No....... G-09
Name..... MANUEL GUTIERREZ ZAMORA (ex-USS Roselle MSF 379)
No....... G-10
Name..... VALENTIN G FARIAS (ex-USS Starling MSF 64)
No....... G-11
Name..... IGNACIO MANUEL ALTAMIRANO (ex-USS Sway MSF 120)
No....... G-12
Name..... FRANCISCO ZARCO (ex-USS Threat MSF 124)
No....... G-13
Name..... IGNACIO L VALLARTA (ex-USS Velocity MSF 128)
No....... G-14
Name..... JESUS G ORTEGA (ex-USS Chief MSF 315)
No....... G-15
Name..... MELCHOR OCAMPO (ex-USS Scoter MSF 381)
No....... G-16
Name..... JUAN ALDAMA (ex-USS Piloti MSF 104)
No....... G-18
Name..... HERMENEGILDO GALEANA (ex-USS Sage MSF 111)
No....... G-19
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
mm.
RADARS

feet (metres): 221.2 x 32.2 x 10.8 (67.5 x 9.8 x 3.3)
Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 3532 bhp; 2 shafts
105 (9 officers)
1 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50. 4 Bofors 40 mm/56 (2 twin). 2 Oerlikon 20
: Surface search: Kelvin Hughes 14/9 (in most); I band.
COMMENT
: Transferred six in February 1973, four in April 1973, nine in
September 1973. Employed on patrol duties. All built during Second World
War. Variations are visible in the mid-ships section where some have a
bulwark running from the break of the fo'c'sle to the quarter-deck.
Minesweeping gear removed. There are a variety of diesel engines, radars
and even shipbuilders for this class. Starting to be paid off. One used as
a survey vessel deleted in 1988.
Match 107

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: MEXICO
SHIP TYPE
: AUXILIARIES
PAGE NUMBER : 392
CLASS
: 2 Ex-US MARITIME ADMINISTRATION V 4 CLASS (TUGS)
HULLS
:
R 2 (ex-Montauk) A 12
R 3 (ex-Point Vicente) A 13
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:
COMMENT
tons: 1863 full load

feet (metres): 191.3 x 37 x 18 (58.3 x 11.3 x 5.5)
2 Nat Supply 8-cyl diesels; 2250 hp; 1 Kort nozzle
90
1 - 3 in (76 mm)/50. 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (R 2).
: Part of a large class built 1943-45 by US Maritime Administratio
for civilian use. Not a successful design; most were laid up on completion.
In 1968 six were taken from reserve and transferred by sale in June 1969.
All originally unarmed - guns fitted in Mexico. R 2 assigned to Gulf area,
R 3 to Pacific area.
Match 108
EDITION
COUNTRY
: 1990-91
: MOROCCO
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 394
CLASS
: 1 MODIFIED DESCUBIERTA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERRHAMANI
No............... 501
Builders......... Bazan, Cartagena
Laid down........ 20 Mar 1979
Launched......... 26 Feb 1982
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
(88.8 x 10.4 x
MAIN MACHINERY:
cp propellers
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:

feet (metres): 291.3 x 34 x 12.5
3.8)
4 MTU-Bazan 16 MA 956 TB 91 diesels; 16000 bhp; 2 shafts;
knots: 25.5. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts (1 engine)
100
MISSILES
Frequently not embarked.
SAM: Selenia/Elsag Albatros octuple launcher {r2}; 24 Aspide; semi-active
radar homing to 13 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; height envelope 15-5000 m
(49.2-16 405 ft); warhead 30 kg.
GUNS
2 Breda Meccanica 40 mm/70 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
A/S mortars: 1 Bofors SR 375 mm twin trainable launcher {r6}; range 3.6 km
(1.9 nm); 24 rockets.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 CSEE Dagaie double trainable mounting; IR
flares and Chaff; H/J band.
ESM/ECM
: Elettronica ELT 715; intercept and jammer.
Combat data systems: Signaal SEWACO action data automation.
RADARS
nm) for 2 m target.
Surface search: Signaal ZW 06 {r8}; I band; range 26 km (14 nm).
Fire control: Signaal WM 25/41 {r9}; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).
SONARS
: Raytheon DE 1160 B; hull-mounted; active/passive; medium range;
medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered 7 June 1977.
OPERATIONAL : The ship is fitted to carry Exocet but the missiles are
seldom embarked.
Match 109
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: 1990-91
: MOROCCO
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 394

CLASS
: 4 LAZAGA CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. EL KHATTABI
No............... 304
Builders......... Bazan, San Fernando
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT AZOUGGARH
305
Bazan, San Fernando
11 Nov 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT BOUTOUBA
306
Bazan, San Fernando
4 Feb 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
COMMANDANT EL HARTY
307
Bazan, San Fernando
2 Aug 1982
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
:
tons: 425 full load

feet (metres): 190.6 x 24.9 x 8.9 (58.1 x 7.6 x 2.7)
2 MTU-Bazan 16V 956 TB91 diesels; 8000 bhp; 2 shafts
41
SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar

GUNS
1 Breda Meccanica 40 mm/70; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/90 GAM-BO1; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to 2 km.
Fire control: CSEE Panda optical director.
RADARS
: Surface search: Signaal ZW 06; I band; range 26 km (14 nm).
COMMENT
Match 110
: Ordered from Bazan, San Fernando (Cadiz), Spain 14 June 1977.

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: NEW ZEALAND
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 408
CLASS
: 2 LEANDER and 2 BROAD-BEAMED LEANDER CLASSES
HULLS
:
Name............. WAIKATO
No............... F 55
Builders......... Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast
Laid down........ 10 Jan 1964

Launched......... 18 Feb 1965

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
WELLINGTON (ex-HMS Bacchante)*

F 69
Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Newcastle
27 Oct 1966
29 Feb 1968
17 Oct 1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SOUTHLAND (ex-HMS Dido)

F 104
Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun
2 Dec 1959
22 Dec 1961
18 Sep 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CANTERBURY*
F 421
Yarrow Ltd, Clyde
12 Apr 1969
6 May 1970
22 Oct 1971
* Broad-beamed
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2580 standard;
3035 full load
2474 standard; 2945 full load (Broad-beamed)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 372 x 41; 43 (Broad-beamed) x18 (113.4 x 12.5;
13.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 sets White-English Electric geared turbines; 30000
shp; 2 shafts. 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers
SPEED
(Wellington)
COMPLEMENT
: 243 (16 officers) (Waikato); 245 (15 officers) (Canterbury);
257 (19 officers) (Southland); 260 (19 officers) (Wellington)
MISSILES
: SAM: Short Bros Seacat GWS 22 quad launcher (2 quad in
Southland) {r1}; optical/radar guidance to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg; 12
missiles.
A/S: Mod Ikara (Southland) {r2}; command link/radio/radar guidance to 24
km (13 nm) at 0.8 Mach; payload Mk 46 Mod 2.
GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/45 Mk 6 (twin) (except Southland) {r3}
80~ elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10.3 nm) anti-surface; 6 km
(3.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg.
2 Browning 12.7 mm MGs.
2 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 9 (Southland) {r4}; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute
shell 0.89 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 Mod 5 (2 triple) tubes {r5}.
Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; anti-submarine; active/pasive homing to 11
km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 44 kg. Being replaced by MUSL Stingray.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36 6-barrelled trainable
launchers (Wellington and Canterbury).
ESM: Phoenix. FH 5; D/F or AEG Telegon 10 (Canterbury).
ECM: Type 668/669; jammers.
Combat data systems: ADAWS action data automation; Link 10 (Southland).
Link 11 (Wellington and Canterbury).

Fire control: GWS 22 for Seacat (Waikato and Southland). MRS 3 for 114 mm
(Waikato). RCA G76C for Seacat and 114 mm (Wellington and Canterbury).
Ikara director (Southland) {r6}.

RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 965 AKE-1(Waikato and Wellington) {r7};
band; long range.
Signaal LW08 (Canterbury); D band; range 265 km (145 nm) for 2 m target.
May be fitted in Wellington in due course.
Air/surface search: Plessey Type 993 {r8} and Plessey Type 994 (Southland)
{r9}; E/F band.
Fire control: Plessey Type 904 {r10}; I band (for Seacat).
RCA R 76C5 (Wellington and Canterbury) or Plessey 903 {r11} (Waikato)
(for 114 mm guns).
SONARS
: Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50
kHz.
Graseby Type 750; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency.
Ferranti FMS 15/2 TACTASS may be fitted in due course.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Wasp HAS 1 {r12}.
PROGRAMMES
: Waikato, ordered on 14 June 1963, arrived in New Zealand in
May 1967 and is now used primarily for training. Canterbury was ordered in
August 1968, arrived in New Zealand in August 1972. Wellington was
transferred on 1 October 1982, arriving in New Zealand December 1982. She
immediately paid off into refit to become fully operational in 1985.
Southland transferred on 18 July 1983. She then had a refit at Vosper
Thornycroft, commissioned 21 December, sailing for New Zealand on
completion.
MODERNISATION : Wellington's 1984-85 refit programme included: internal
rearrangement to provide extra fuel tanks extending the range by 800 miles,
new RCA weapons control system, replacement of A/S mortar by Mk 32 torpedo
tubes, improvements to surface radar and new radar intercept system, new
gun director radar, flight deck moved aft, fitting of improved Chaff
launcher. Canterbury modernisation in 1988-89 includes new RCA fire
control, improvements to radar and ESM, fitting of SRBOC and an extension
to her flight deck. Southland major refit in 1988 cancelled because of cost
and she completed a limited overhaul in October 1989. Plessey Nautis combat
system to be fitted in Wellington and Canterbury in 1991.
STRUCTURE
: Extensions fitted to funnel uptakes on Waikato and Canterbury.
OPERATIONAL : Waikato has an enlarged hangar for Lynx helicopters. Reported
that all ships are to be fitted with MUSL Stingray torpedoes and slimline
towed sonar arrays in due course.
Match 111

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: NIGERIA
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 415
CLASS
: 3 COMBATTANTE IIIB CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. SIRI
No............... P 181

Name............. AYAM
No............... P 182
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
EKUN
P 183
CMN, Cherbourg
18 Sep 1981

feet (metres): 184 x 24.9 x 7 (56.2 x 7.6 x 2.1)
4 MTU 16V 956 TB92 diesels; 20000 shp; 4 shafts
42

GUNS
4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin); 80~ elevation; 1200 rounds/minute
combined to 6 km (3.3 nm); weight of shell 0.35 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Decca RDL; radar intercept.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system. 2 CSEE Panda optical directors.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton (TRS 3033); G band; range
33 km (18 nm) for 2 m target.
Navigation: Racal Decca TM 1226; I band.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Castor II (TRS 3203); I/J band; range 15 km (8
nm) for 1 m target.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered in late 1977. Finally handed over in February 1982
after delays caused by financial problems. All started refit at Cherbourg
in 1986 and still there in 1989.
Match 112

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: OMAN
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 426
CLASS
: 4 PROVINCE CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. DHOFAR
No............... B 10
Builders......... Vosper Thornycroft
Name............. AL SHARQIYAH
No............... B 11

Name............. AL BAT'NAH
No............... B 12

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
fitted with 2 SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MUSSANDAM
B 14
Vosper Thornycroft
31 Mar 1989
tons: 311 light; 394 full load

feet (metres): 186 x 26.9 x 7.9 (56.7 x 8.2 x 2.4)
4 Paxman Valenta 18RP200 diesels; 18200 hp; 4 shafts;
100 hp electric motors for manoeuvring/loitering
45 (5 officers) plus 14 trainees
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 or 6 (B 10) Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet; inertial cruise;
active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
2 - 12.7 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Wallop Barricade fixed triple barrels; 4 modes
of fire for Chaff and IR deception.
ESM: Racal Cutlass; radar warning.
ECM: Scorpion; jammer.
Fire control: Sperry Sea Archer (B 10). Philips 307 (others).
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Plessey AWS 4 (B 10); E/F band; range 101 km
(55 nm).
Racal Decca TM 1226C (remainder); I band.
PROGRAMMES
: First ordered in 1980, launched 14 October 1981 and sailed
from Portsmouth for Oman 21 October 1982. Two more ordered in January 1981
and sailed for Oman on 16 May 1984. Fourth ordered January 1986, launched
19 March 1988 and sailed for Oman 1 May 1989.
STRUCTURE
: Similar to Kenyan Nyayo class.
Match 113

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PAKISTAN
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 432
CLASS
: 2 Ex-BRITISH LEANDER CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. ZULFIQUAR (ex-HMS Apollo)
No............... F 262
Builders......... Yarrows, Glasgow
Laid down........ 1 May 1969
Launched......... 15 Oct 1970
Name............. SHAMSHER (ex-HMS Diomede)

No............... F 263
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
Yarrows, Glasgow
30 Jan 1968
15 Apr 1969
2 Apr 1971

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 360 wl; 372 oa x 43 x 14.8 (keel); 18 (screws)
(109.7; 113.4 x 13.1 x 4.5; 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 White/English Electric double reduction geared turbines;
30000 shp; electrical generators; 440 V; 60 Hz ac; 2500 kW; 2 shafts. 2
Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 38.7 kg/cm; 450~C
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 235 (15 officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: Short Bros Seacat GWS 22 quad launcher {r1}; optical/radar
guidance to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg.

GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/45 Mk 6 (twin) {r2}; 80~ elevation; 20
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/70 {r3}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;
1 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 (on after end of flight deck) {r4}; 55~
elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to 2 km.
A/S mortars: 3-barrelled UK MoD Mortar Mk 10 {r5}; automatic loading;
range 1 km; warhead 92 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.
2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled trainable launchers {r6}; Chaff to 1 km.
ESM: UA-8/9; radar warning. FH5; HF/DF.
ECM: Type 668; jammer.
Fire control: MRS 3 system for 114 mm guns.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 966 {r7}; A band; AKE-1; long range.
Surface search: Plessey Type 993 {r8}; E/F band.
Fire control: Two Plessey Type 904 (for Seacat and 114 mm guns) {r9}; I/J
band.
SONARS
kHz.
Graseby Type 170B; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 15kHz.
Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 7-9kHz.
HELICOPTERS
PROGRAMMES
: Transferred 15 July 1988 (Shamsher) and 14 October 1988
(Zulfiquar). Both ships are from the Batch 3B broad-beamed group of this
class.
STRUCTURE
: No equipment changes made on transfer except the replacement of
the Wasp helicopter by an Alouette III.
OPERATIONAL : Both ships worked up in UK waters sailing for Pakistan in
August and December 1988 respectively.
Match 114
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
:
:
:
:

1990-91
PAKISTAN
FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 433

CLASS
: 4 Ex-US GARCIA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. SAIF (ex-Garcia)
No............... F 264 (ex-FF 1040)
Builders......... Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco
Laid down........ 16 Oct 1962
Launched......... 31 Oct 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ASLAT (ex-O'Callaghan)
F 265 (ex-FF 1051)
Defoe Shipbuilding Co.
19 Feb 1964
20 Oct 1965
13 Jul 1968
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HARBAH (ex-Brumby)
F 266 (ex-FF 1044)
Avondale Shipyard
1 Aug 1963
6 Jun 1964
5 Aug 1965
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SIQQAT (ex-Koelsch)
F 267 (ex-FF 1049)
Defoe Shipbuilding Co.
19 Feb 1964
8 Jun 1965
10 Jun 1967

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 414.5 x 44.2 x 24 sonar; 14.5 keel (126.3 x
13.5 x 7.3; 4.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 1 geared turbine (Westinghouse
or General Electric); 35000shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 27.5. Range, miles: 4 000 at 20 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 270 (18 officers)
MISSILES
flight to 1.6-10km (1-5.5nm): payload Mk 46 torpedo. Aslat and Siqqat have
reload magazines.
GUNS
to 17km (9.3nm): weight of shell 25kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r3}; 14 Honeywell Mk 46 Mod
5; active/passive homing to 11km (6nm) at 40 kts; warhead 44kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor Mk 33 RBOC 6-barrelled Chaff
launchers. T-Mk 6 Fanfare; torpedo decoy system. Prairie/Masker hull
noise/blade rate 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 {r4}; E/F band; range 320km (175nm)
Tacan: SRN 15.

SONARS
: EDO/General Electric SQS 26; bow-mounted; active search and
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Seasprite {r7}.
PROGRAMMES
: Four of a total of eight frigates leased from the US. Saif
transferred 31 January 1989; Aslat 8 February 1989; Harbah 31 March 1989
and Siqqat on 31 May 1989. All arrived in Pakistan by the end of July
1989.
STRUCTURE
: In US service Saif had a towed array winch on her flight deck.
It seems likely that she is to revert to being able to carry a helicopter.
Match 115

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PAKISTAN
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 433
CLASS
: 4 Ex-US BROOKE CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. BADR (ex-Julius A Furer)
No............... F 161 (ex-FFG 6)
Builders......... Bath Iron Works, Maine
Laid down........ 12 Jul 1965
Launched......... 22 Jul 1966
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
KHAIBAR (ex-Brooke)
F 163 (ex-FFG 1)
Lockheed Shipbuilding
10 Dec 1962
19 Jul 1963
3 Jun 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TABUK (ex-Richard L Page)

F 159 (ex-FFG 5)
Bath Iron Works, Maine
4 Jan 1965
4 Apr 1966
5 Aug 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HUNAIN (ex-Talbot)
F 169 (ex-FFG 4)
Bath Iron Works, Maine
4 May 1964
6 Jan 1966
22 Apr 1967

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 414.5 x 44.2 x 24.2 sonar; 15 keel (126.3 x
13.5 x 7.4; 4.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 1 geared turbine (Westinghouse
or General Electric); 35000shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 27.2. Range, miles: 4 000 at 20 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 277 (17 officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: 16 GDC Standard MR-SM1 Block IV; Mk 22 Mod 0 launcher {r1};
semi-active radar homing to 46km (25nm) at 2 Mach; height envelope
45.7-18288m (150-60000ft).
A/S: Honeywell ASROC; Mk 116 octuple launcher {r2}; inertial flight to
1.6-10km (1-5.5nm); payload Mk 46 torpedo. All except Khaibar have a reload
magazine.
GUNS
to 13km (7nm); weight of shell 25kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. 14 Honeywell Mk 46 Mod
5; active/passive homing to 11km (6nm) at 40kts; warhead 44kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR
flares and Chaff to 4km (2.2nm).ESM/ECM: WLR-6,
ULQ-6; radar warning and jammers.
Fire control: Mk 74 MFCS. Mk 56 GFCS. Mk 114 ASW FCS. Mk 4 weapon
direction system.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52 {r5}; 3D; E/F band; range 439km
(240nm).
Fire control: Raytheon SPG 51C {r7}; G/I band (for SAM).
General Electric Mk 35 {r8}; I/J band (for gun).
Tacan: SRN 15.
SONARS
: EDO/General Electric SQS 26; bow-mounted; active search and
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Seasprite {r9}.
PROGRAMMES
: Four of a total of eight frigates leased from the US. Badr
transferred 31 January 1989; Khaibar 8 February 1989; Tabuk 31 March 1989
and Hunain on 31 May 1989. All arrived in Pakistan by the end of July
1989.
STRUCTURE
: Identical to ex-Garcia class except for the SAM missile system
which replaced the second 5in gun and different electronic equipment. The
helicopter hangar is telescopic.
Match 116

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PERU
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 443
CLASS
: 2 Ex-BRITISH DARING CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. PALACIOS (ex-HMS Diana)
No............... DM 73
Builders......... Yarrow, Glasgow
Laid down........ 3 Apr 1947
Launched......... 8 May 1952
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
FERRE (ex-HMS Decoy)

DM 74
Yarrow, Glasgow
22 Sep 1946
29 Mar 1949

DIMENSIONS
(118.9 x 13.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: English Electric dr geared turbines; 2 shafts. 2
Foster-Wheeler boilers; 650 psi (45.7 kg/cm); superheat 850~F (454~C)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 297
MISSILES
GUNS
: 6 (3 twin) (Ferre) {r2} or 4 (2 twin) (Palacios) Vickers 4.5 in
mm)/45 Mk 6; 80~ elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10.4 nm); weight of
shell 25 kg.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Plessey AWS 1 {r4}; E/F band; range 110 km (
nm).
Fire control: TSF forward; Signaal aft {r5}; I/J band.
HELICOPTERS : Platform only.
PROGRAMMES
: Purchased by Peru in 1969 and refitted by Cammell Laird (Ship
Repairers) Ltd, Birkenhead.
STRUCTURE
: Two reconstructions took place in the 1970s in which Palacios
had her X-turret replaced by a helicopter hangar (later removed) and both
had helicopter platforms fitted over the quarter deck.
OPERATIONAL : Both still operational in 1989.
Match 117

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PERU
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 444
CLASS
: 6 PR-72P CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. VELARDE
No............... CM 21
Builders......... SFCN, France
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SANTILLANA
CM 22
SFCN, France
25 July 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DE LOS HEROS
CM 23
SFCN, France
17 Nov 1980
Name............. HERRERA
No............... CM 24
Builders......... SFCN, France
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LARREA
CM 25
SFCN, France
16 June 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SANCHEZ CARRILLON
CM 26
SFCN, France
14 Sep 1981
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES

feet (metres): 210 x 27.4 x 5.2 (64 x 8.4 x 2.6)
4 SACM AGO 240V16 diesels; 22000 shp; 4 shafts
36 (accommodation for 46)

GUNS
Fire control: CSEE Panda director. Vega system.
RADARS
for 2 m target.
Fire control: Thomson-CSF/Castor II; I/J band; range 15 km (8 nm) for 1 m
target.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered late 1976 from SFCN, France. Hulls of Velarde, De Los
Heros, Larrea sub-contracted to Lorient Naval Yard, the others being built
at Villeneuve-la-Garenne. Classified as Corvettes by Peruvian Navy.
Launched - Velarde, 16 Sep 1978; Santillana, 11 Sep 1978; De Los Heros, 20
May 1979; Herrera, 16 Feb 1979; Larrea, 12 May 1979; Sanchez Carrion, 28
June 1979.
Match 118

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PORTUGAL
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 463
CLASS
: 0 + 3 VASCO DA GAMA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. VASCO DA GAMA
No............... F 330
Builders......... Blohm & Voss, Hamburg
Laid down........ 1 Feb 1989
Name............. ALVARES CABRAL

No............... F 331

Launched......... May 1990
Commissioned..... May 1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CORTE REAL
F 332
Howaldtswerke, Kiel
2 Oct 1989
May 1990
Nov 1991

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 380.3 x 48.7 x 13.5
(115.9 x 14.8 x 4.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODOG; 2 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines; 53600 hp;
2 MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesels; 8840 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 31 gas; 20 diesel. Range, miles: 4900 at 18 kts; 9600 at
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 184 (26 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) launchers {r1}; active
radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.
SAM: Raytheon Sea Sparrow Mk 29 Mod 1 octuple launcher {r2}; semi-active
radar homing to 14.6 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; warhead 30 kg.
GUNS
: 1 Creusot Loire 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 1968 CADAM {r3}; 80~
1 General Electric/General Dynamics Vulcan Phalanx 20 mm Mk 15 Mod 11
{r4}; 6 barrels per mounting; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor Mk 36 SRBOC 6-barrelled Chaff
launchers {r6}.
SLQ 25 Nixie; towed torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: Argo APECS II/AR 700; intercept and jammer.
Combat data systems: Signaal SEWACO action data automation with STACOS
tactical command; Link 11 and 14. Vesta Helo transponder with data link for
OTHT. Possibly Satcoms.
RADARS
: Air search: Signaal DA 08 (fitted with IFF Mk 12 Mod 4) {r7}; F
band; range 201 km (110 nm) for 2 m target.
Air/surface search: Signaal MW 08 (derived from Smart 3D) {r8}; 3D; F band.
Fire control: Signaal WM 25 {r9}; I/J band.
Signaal STIR {r10} (for SAM); I/J/K band; range 140 km (76 nm) for 1 m
target.
SONARS
: Computing Devices (Canada) SQS 510; hull-mounted; active search
and attack; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 Super Sea Lynx {r11}.
PROGRAMMES
: The contract for all three was signed on the 26 July 1986.
These are Meko 200 type ordered from a consortium of builders. As well as
Portugal, which is bearing 40 per cent of the cost, assistance is being
given by West Germany and NATO with some missile, CIWS and torpedo systems
being provided by the USA. To replace the deleted Pereira Da Silva class.
STRUCTURE
: Stabilisers fitted. Full RAS facilities. Space has been left
for a sonar towed array and for VLS Sea Sparrow.
OPERATIONAL : Designed primarily as ASW ships.
Match 119

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PORTUGAL
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 465
CLASS
: 10 CACINE CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
HULLS
:
Name............. CACINE
No............... P 1140
Builders......... Arsenal do Alfeite
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CUNENE
P 1141
Arsenal do Alfeite
1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MANDOVI
P 1142
Arsenal do Alfeite
1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ROVUMA
P 1143
Arsenal do Alfeite
1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CUANZA
P 1144
Estaleiros Navais do Mondego
May 1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GEBA
P 1145
May 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ZAIRE
P 1146
Nov 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ZAMBEZE
P 1147
Jan 1971
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LIMPOPO
P 1160
Arsenal do Alfeite
Apr 1973
Name............. SAVE
No............... P 1161
Builders......... Arsenal do Alfeite

Commissioned..... May 1973
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:
COMMENT
tons: 292.5 standard; 310 full load

feet (metres): 144 x 25.2 x 7.1 (44 x 7.7 x 2.2)
2 MTU 12V 538 Maybach diesels; 4000 bhp; 2 shafts
33 (3 officers)
1 Bofors 40 mm/70. 1 Oerlikon 20 mm/65.
Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I/J band.
: Originally mounted a second Bofors aft but most have been remove
as has the 37 mm rocker launcher.
Match 120

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PORTUGAL
SHIP TYPE
: SURVEY SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 466
CLASS
: 1 Ex-US KELLAR CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. ALMEIDA CARVALHO (ex-USNS Kellar, T-AGS 25)
No............... A 527
Builders......... Marietta Shipbuilding Co
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 209 x 37.1 x 15.1 (63.7 x 11.3 x 4.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 Caterpillar D-378 diesels; 1300 shp; 1
shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 31 (6 officers)
RADARS
Navigation: Racal Decca TM 829; I band.
COMMENT
: Leased from the US Navy on 21 January 1972. Transferred finally
in 1988.
Match 121

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: PORTUGAL
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 467
CLASS
: 1 LOGISTIC SUPPORT SHIP
HULLS
:
Name............. SAO MIGUEL (ex-Cabo Verde)
No............... A 5208
Measurement, tons: 5456 dwt
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 354.6 x 51.2 x 24.7 (108 x 15.6 x 7.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 MAN K62 60/105C diesel; 4000 bhp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 15
COMPLEMENT
: 30 (5 officers)
RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 1600; I band.
Kelvin Hughes 18/12; I band.
COMMENT
: Merchant ship purchased and commissioned in the Navy on 8
November 1985. Serves the Azores. Plans to install helicopter deck and fit
facilities for troops and equipment for island resupply and reinforcement.
Match 122

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: QATAR
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 468
CLASS
: 3 COMBATTANTE III M CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. DAMSAH
No............... Q 01
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AL GHARIYAH
Q 02
CMN, Cherbourg
10 Feb 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
RBIGAH
Q 03
CMN, Cherbourg
11 May 1983
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES

feet (metres): 183.7 x 26.9 x 7.2 (56 x 8.2 x 2.2)
knots: 38.5
41 (6 officers)

GUNS
4 Oerlikon 30 mm/75 (2 twin); 85~ elevation; 650 rounds/minute to 10 km
(5.5 nm); weight of shell 1 kg or 0.36 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: CSEE Dagaie trainable single launcher; 6

containers; IR flares and Chaff; H/J band.
ESM/ECM
: Racal Cutlass/Cygnus.
Fire control: Vega system. 2 CSEE Naja directors.

RADARS
: Surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton; G band.
target.
PROGRAMMES
Match 123
: Ordered in 1980. All arrived at Doha July 1983.

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: SAUDI ARABIA
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 478
CLASS
: 0 + 6 SANDOWN CLASS (MINEHUNTERS - COASTAL)
HULLS
:
Name............. AL JAWF
No............... 420
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
Voith-Schneider
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
GUNS

feet (metres): 172.9 x 34.4 x 6.9 (52.7 x 10.5 x 2.1)
2 Paxman Valenta 6-RP 200E diesels; 1500 hp;
propulsion; 3000 hp; 2 shafts; 2 bow thrusters
knots: 13 diesels; 6 electric drive. Range, miles: 3000 at 12 kt

: 2 Emmerson Electric 30 mm (twin); 80~ elevation; 600 rounds/minu

COUNTERMEASURE: MCM: ECA mine disposal system; 2 PAP 104 Mk 5.
Combat data systems: Plessey Nautis action data automation.
Fire control: Contraves TMEO optronic director.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2093; VDS; high frequency.
COMMENT
: Ordered 2 November 1988 from Vosper Thornycroft. Al Jawf launche
2 August 1989 and is planned to arrive in Saudi Arabia in August 1991.

Thereafter deliveries will be at one a year. GRP hull. Combines vectored
thrust units with bow thrusters and Remote Controlled Mine Disposal System
(RCMDS). Some of the hulls have been reallocated from the RN production
line.
Match 124
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE

:
:
:
:

1990-91
SPAIN
SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
: 495
: 4 S 70 CLASS (FRENCH AGOSTA CLASS)
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GALERNA
S 71
Bazan, Cartagena
5 Sep 1977
5 Dec 1981
22 Jan 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SIROCO
S 72
Bazan,
27 Nov
13 Nov
5 Dec
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MISTRAL
S 73
Bazan, Cartagena
30 May 1980
14 Nov 1983
5 June 1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TRAMONTANA
S 74
Bazan, Cartagena
10 Dec 1981
30 Nov 1984
27 Jan 1986
Cartagena
1978
1982
1983

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 221.7 x 22.3 x 17.7
(67.6 x 6.8 x 5.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16PA4-V185 diesels; 3600
hp; 1 main motor; 4600 hp; 1 cruising motor; 32 hp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 12 surfaced; 20 dived; 17.5 sustained
Range, miles: 8500 snorting at 9 kts; 350 dived on cruising motor at 3.5
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 54 (6 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: Probably Aerospatiale SM 39 Exocet; active radar homing to
50 km (27 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg. Each missile carried in lieu of
1 torpedo.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes. 20 combination of (a) ECAN L5 Mod
3/4; dual purpose; active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead
150 kg; depth to 550 m (1800 ft).
(b) ECAN F17 Mod 2; wire-guided; active/passive homing to 20 km (10.8 nm)
at 40 kts; warhead 250 kg; depth 600 m (1970 ft).
MINES
: 19 can be carried if torpedo load is reduced to 9.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: MEL Mantra; Radar warning.
RADARS
: Surface search: Thomson-CSF DRUA 33C; I band.
SONARS
: Thomson Sintra DSUV 22; passive search and attack; medium
frequency.
Thomson Sintra DUUA 2A/2B; active search and attack; 8 or 8.4 kHz active.
DUUX 2A (S 71-72) or DUUX-5 (S 73-74); passive; range finding. Eledone;
intercept.
PROGRAMMES
: First two ordered 9 May 1975 and second pair 29 June 1977.
Built with some French advice. About 67 per cent of equipment and structure
from Spanish sources.

MODERNISATION : All to be modernised by the mid-1990s.
STRUCTURE
: Diving depth, 300 m (984 ft).
OPERATIONAL
Match 125
: Endurance, 45 days. Oil fuel, 185 tons.

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: SPAIN
SHIP TYPE
: AIRCRAFT CARRIER
PAGE NUMBER : 496
HULLS
:
Name............. PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (ex-Almirante Carrero Blanco)
No............... R 11
Builders......... Bazan, Ferrol
Laid down........ 8 Oct 1979
Launched......... 22 May 1982
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 642.7 oa; 615.2 pp x 79.7 x 30.8
(195.9; 187.5 x 24.3 x 9.4)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 575.1 x 95.1 (175.3 x 29)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines; 46400 shp; 1
shaft; cp propeller
2 - 800 hp electric motors with retractable 4-bladed propeller fitted to
give a speed of 4.5 kts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 555 (90 officers) plus 208 (Flag Staff (7 officers) and Air
Group)
GUNS
: 4 Bazan Meroka 12-barrelled 20 mm/120 {r1}; 85~ elevation; 3600
rounds/minute combined to 2 km.

2 Rheinmetall 37 mm saluting guns.
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).
SLQ 25 Nixie; towed torpedo decoy.
US Prairie/Masker; hull noise/blade rate suppression.
ESM/ECM
: Elettronica Nettunel; intercept and jammers.
Combat data systems: Tritan Digital Command and Control System NTDS; Links
11 and 14.
Fire control: Four Selenia directors (for Meroka).
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52 C/D {r2}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km
(240 nm).
Surface search: ISC Cardion SPS 55 {r3}; I/J band.
Aircraft control: ITT SPN 35 A {r4}; J band.
Fire control: Four VPS 2 {r5}; I/J band (for Meroka).
RTN 11L/X; I/J band; missile warning.
Fixed wing aircraft: 6-12 AV 8B Bravo (see Shipborne Aircraft section).
HELICOPTERS : 6-10 SH-3 Sea Kings; 2-4 AB 212ASW; 2 SH-60B Seahawks.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered on 29 June 1977. Associated US firms were Gibbs and
Cox, Dixencast, Bath Iron Works and Sperry SM. Commissioning delays caused
by changes to command and control systems and the addition of a Flag
Bridge.
STRUCTURE
: Based on US Navy Sea Control Ship design. 12 degree ski-jump.
Two flight deck lifts, one right aft. Two LCVPs carried. Two pairs of fin
stabilisers. The hangar is 24748 sq ft (2300 m). The Battle Group
Commander occupies the lower bridge. Two saluting guns have been mounted on
the port quarter.
OPERATIONAL : Three Sea Kings have Searchwater AEW radar. Aircraft
complement could be increased to 37 (parking on deck) in an emergency but
maximum operational number is 24. A typical air wing will include eight
Matador IIs and nine Sea Kings (including two AEW). Ship is based at Rota.
OPINION
: In a major exercise in 1989 the air wing comprised 10 fixed wing
aircraft and 10 helicopters and flying operations were reported as being
sustained for up to 18 hours a day. For full 24 hour a day aircraft
availability, more aircrew accommodation is needed.
Match 126

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: SPAIN
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 497
CLASS
: 4 Ex-US GEARING CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. GRAVINA (ex-USS Furse DD 882)
No............... D 62
Laid down........ 1944
Launched......... 9 Mar 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MENDEZ NUNEZ (ex-USS O'Hare DD 889)

D 63
1945
22 June 1945
29 Nov 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LANGARA (ex-USS Leary DD 879)

D 64
1944
20 Jan 1945
7 May 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BLAS DE LEZO (ex-USS Noa DD 841)

D 65
Bath Iron Works
1945
30 July 1945
2 Nov 1945

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 390.5 x 40.9 x 19
(119 x 12.4 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Electric or Westinghouse geared turbines;
60000 shp; 2 shafts. 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers

SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 274 (17 officers)
MISSILES
guidance to 1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 torpedo.
GUNS
: 4 US 5 in (127 mm)/38 (2 twin) Mk 38 (D 65 has 6 (3 twin) mounti
{r2}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minute to 17 km (9.3 nm); weight of shell 25
kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r3}. Probably Honeywell
warhead 44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: WLR 1; radar intercept.
ECM: ULQ 6; jammer.
Fire control: Mk 37 GFCS.
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 37 {r4}; B/C band; range 556 km (30
nm).
Lockheed SPS 40 (D 61-62); E/F band; range 320 km (175 nm).
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 25 or 28 {r6}; I/J band.
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Hughes 500M can be embarked {r7}.
PROGRAMMES
: Gravina transferred on loan 31 August 1972, remainder 31
October 1973. All were finally purchased 17 May 1978.
STRUCTURE
: Blas de Lezo has two forward gun mounts and torpedo tubes by
after funnel; ASROC has been restored.
OPERATIONAL : Limited military role but still useful for surveillance. Will
all be paid off by 1991/92.
Match 127

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: SPAIN
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 499
CLASS
: 5 BALEARES (F 70) CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. BALEARES
No............... F 71
Laid down........ 31 Oct 1968
Launched......... 20 Aug 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ANDALUCIA
F 72
Bazan, Ferrol
2 July 1969
30 Mar 1971
23 May 1974
Name............. CATALUNA
No............... F 73
Laid down........ 20 Aug 1970

Launched......... 3 Nov 1971
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ASTURIAS
F 74
Bazan, Ferrol
30 Mar 1971
13 May 1972
2 Dec 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
EXTREMADURA
F 75
Bazan, Ferrol
3 Nov 1971
21 Nov 1972
10 Nov 1976

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 438 x 46.9 x 15.4
(133.6 x 14.3 x 4.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 set Westinghouse geared turbines; 35000 shp; 1
shaft. 2 high pressure V2M type boilers; 1200 psi; 84.4 kg/cm. Boilers to
be converted to take DFM diesel fuel by 1991.
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 256 (15 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (4 normally carried) {r1};
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach.
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher {r3}; 8 reloads; inertial
guidance to 1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 torpedo.
GUNS
: 1 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 Mod 9 {r4}; dual purpose; 85~
elevation; 20-40 rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface; 14 km (7.7
nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg; 600 rounds in magazine.
2 Bazan 20 mm/120 12-barrelled Meroka {r5}; 85~ elevation; 3600
rounds/minute combined to 2 km.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 324 mm US Mk 32 fixed tubes (fitted internally and angled
at 45 degrees) {r6}. Honeywell Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing
to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 44 kg.
2 - 484 mm US Mk 25 stern tubes {r7}. Westinghouse Mk 37; anti-submarine;
wire-guided; active/passive homing to 8 km (4.4 nm) at 24 kts; warhead 150
kg. Total of 41 torpedoes of all types carried.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36 6-barrelled Chaff
launchers.
ESM: Ceselsa Deneb; intercept.
Combat data systems: Tritan 1 action data automation; Link 11.
Fire control: Mk 68 GFCS (2 channels of fire). Mk 74 missile system with
Mk 73 director. Mk 114 torpedo control.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52A {r8}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (240
nm).
Navigation: Raytheon Marine Pathfinder; I/J band.
Fire control: Western Electric SPG 53B {r10}; I/J band (for Mk 68).
Raytheon SPG 51C {r11}; G/I band (for Mk 73).
Selenia RAN 12L {r12}; I band (for Meroka). 2 Sperry VPS 2 {r13} (for
Meroka).
Tacan: SRN 15A.
SONARS
: Raytheon SQS 56 (DE 1160) (replacing SQS 23); hull-mounted; acti
search and attack; medium frequency.

EDO SQS 35V; VDS; active search and attack; medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: This class resulted from a very close co-operation between
Spain and the USA. Programme approved 17 November 1964, technical support
agreement with USA being signed 31 March 1966. US Navy supplied weapons and
sensors. Major hull sections, turbines and gearboxes made at El Ferrol,
superstructures at Alicante, boilers, distilling plants and propellers at
Cadiz.
MODERNISATION : The mid-life update programme is being done in two stages;
all had completed the first stage by the end of 1987 and Asturias was the
first to be fully modernised in 1988; Extremadura completed in May 1989 and
Cataluna in early 1990. Baleares completes in July 1990 and Andalucia in
February 1991. Changes include the fitting of two Meroka 20 mm CIWS, Link
11, Tritan data control, Deneb passive EW systems, four Mk 36 SRBOC Chaff
launchers and replacing SQS 23 with DE 1160 sonar. The programme is on
schedule except for the sonars.
STRUCTURE
: Generally similar to US Navy's Knox class although they differ
in the missile system, hull sonar, Mk 25 torpedo tubes and lack of
helicopter facilities.
Match 128

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TAIWAN
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 533
CLASS
: 4 Ex-US ALLEN M SUMNER CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. HENG YANG (ex-USS Samuel N Moore DD 747)
No............... 902
Builders......... Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island
Laid down........ 30 Sep 1943
Launched......... 23 Feb 1944
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HUA YANG (ex-USS Bristol DD 857)

903
Bethlehem Steel, San Pedro
5 May 1944
29 Oct 1944
17 Mar 1945
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
YUEH YANG (ex-USS Haynsworth DD 700)

905
Federal S B & D D Co
16 Dec 1943
15 Apr 1944
22 June 1944
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
HUEI YANG (ex-USS English DD 696)

906
Federal S B & D D Co
19 Oct 1943
Launched......... 27 Feb 1944

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 376.6 x 40.9 x 19
(114.8 x 12.4 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Electric or Westinghouse geared turbines; 60000
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 275
MISSILES
: SSM: 6 Hsiung Feng I (2 triple) {r1}; radar or optical guidance
to 36 km (19.4 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 75 kg.

SAM: 1 Sea Chapparal quad launcher {r2}; Sidewinder missile; IR homing to
3 km (1.6 nm) supersonic; warhead 5 kg; 16 reloads.
GUNS
: 2 or 4 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 (1 or 2 twin) Mk 38 {r3}; 85~ elevat
15 rounds/minute to 17 km (9.3 nm); weight of shell 25 kg.
1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 (Huei Yang).
4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin) {r4}.
Several 20 mm and 12.7 mm MGs. Secondary armament varies.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
A/S mortars: 2 Mk 10 24-tubed fixed Hedgehogs {r6}; range 350 m; warhead
26 kg.
Depth charges: 1 rack in some ships; 9 weapons.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Kung Fen 6 16-barrelled Chaff launchers.
SLQ-25 Nixie; torpedo decoy.
ECM/ESM: Argo 680/681; intercept and jammer.
Fire control: Galileo optronic director or Honeywell H930 with two RCA HR
76 directors (Huei Yang).
RADARS
: Air search: Lockheed SPS 40 {r7}; D band; range 146 km (80 nm)
against fighter aircraft.
Fire control: Selenia RTN 10X {r9}; I/J band or two RCA HR 76 Huei Yang);
I/J band.
SONARS
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Heng Yang, February 1970; Hua Yang, 9 December 1969; Yueh
Yang, 12 May 1970; Huei Yang, 11 August 1970. Two others Hsiang Yang and Po
Yang used for spares.
MODERNISATION : Unmodified on transfer but have since had most of their
weapons and sensors updated, all except Huei Yang under the Tien Shi
(Angel) modification programme. This included the addition of Hsuing Feng
SSM and Sea Chapparal SAM. Huei Yang was modified under the Wu Chin I
programme and has a 76 mm OTO Melara gun fitted in `B' position.
STRUCTURE
: Huei Yang has two lattice masts, the remainder one tripod.
Match 129

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TAIWAN
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: DESTROYERS
: 533
: 2 ALLEN M SUMNER (FRAM II) CLASS
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LO YANG (ex-USS Taussig DD 746)

914
Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island
30 Aug 1943
25 Jan 1944
20 May 1944
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
NAN YANG (ex-USS John W Thomason DD 760)

917
21 Nov 1944
30 Sep 1944
11 Oct 1945

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 376.6 x 40.9 x 19
(114.8 x 12.4 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Electric or Westinghouse geared turbines; 60000
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 275 approx
MISSILES
: SSM: 5 Hsiung Feng I (1 triple {r1} and 2 single {r2}); radar or
optical guidance to 36 km (19.4 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 75kg.

SAM: 1 Sea Chaparral quad launcher {r3}; Sidewinder missile; IR homing to
3 km (1.6 nm) supersonic; warhead 5 kg; 16 reloads.
GUNS
: 2 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 (twin) Mk 38 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 15
2 Bofors 40 mm/70. 4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
26 kg.
ESM/ECM
: Argo AR 680/681; intercept and jammer.
Fire control: Honeywell H 930 for SSM. Mk 37 GFCS with Kollmorgen
electro-optical sight {r8} for 127 mm.
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 29 or SPS 37 {r9}; B/C band; range
457 km (250 nm).
Air/surface search: Westinghouse SPS 58 {r10}; D band.
Fire control: Two RCA HR 76 {r11}; I/J band (for SSM and guns).
Tacan: SRN-15.
SONARS
frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 McDonnell Douglas 500MD {r12}.
PROGRAMMES
: Both ships transferred 6 May 1974.
MODERNISATION : Under the Wu Chin I modification programme the same weapon
system changes were made as in the Gearing class.
STRUCTURE
: Both ships have latticed masts.
Match 130

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TAIWAN
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 535
CLASS
: 4 Ex-US FLETCHER CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. KWEI YANG (ex-USS Twining DD 540)
No............... 908
Builders......... Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco
Laid down........ 20 Nov 1942
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CHING YANG (ex-USS Mullany DD 528)

909
15 Jan 1942
12 Oct 1942
23 Apr 1943
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
AN YANG (ex-USS Kimberly DD 521)

918
Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island
27 July 1942
4 Feb 1943
22 May 1943
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
KUN YANG (ex-USS Yarnall DD 541)

919
5 Dec 1942
25 July 1943
30 Dec 1943

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 376.5 x 39.5 x 18
(114.8 x 12 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 geared turbines (General Electric in An Yang, Allis
Chalmers in Kun Yang, Westinghouse in others); 60000 hp; 2 shafts. 4
Babcock & Wilcox boilers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 261 (Kwei Yang); 279 (Chiang Yang); 270 (remainder)
MISSILES
: SSM: 5 Hsiung Feng I (1 triple and 2 single) {r1}; radar or
optical guidance to 36 km (19.4 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 75kg.
SAM: 1 Sea Chaparral sextuple launcher {r2}; Sidewinder missile; IR homing
to 3 km (1.6 nm) supersonic; warhead 5 kg; 16 reloads.
GUNS
to 13 km (7 nm); weight of shell 25 kg. Some may still have 3 - 5 in (127
mm) instead of the 76 mm.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
26 kg.
Depth charges: 1 rack.
MINES
: 2 rails (Kun Yang). 1 rail (remainder).

SLQ-25 Nixie torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: Argo 680/681; intercept and jammer.
Fire control: Honeywell H 930 for SSM. Mk 37 GFCS with Kollmorgen
electro-optical sight {r7} for 127 mm.
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 6C {r8}; D band; range 146 km (80 n
(for fighter).
Air/surface search: Westinghouse SPS 58 {r9}; D band.
Fire control: Two RCA HR 76 {r10}; I/J band (for SSM and guns).
SONARS
: SQS 50 (An Yang and Kun Yang), SQS 40 (Ching Yang), SQS 41 (Kwei
Yang); hull-mounted; active search and attack; high/medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: Kwei Yang transferred 16 August 1971 (sale); Ching Yang, 6
October 1971 (sale); An Yang, 2 June 1967; Kun Yang, 10 June 1968. Kun Yang
and An Yang purchased 25January 1974.
MODERNISATION : Armaments modernised under the Wu Chin I programme. Kun
Yang can act as a minelayer.
STRUCTURE
: All have two lattice masts.
Match 131

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TAIWAN
SHIP TYPE
: SERVICE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 540
CLASS
: 1 Ex-US AMPHION CLASS (REPAIR SHIP)
HULLS
:
Name............. YU TAI (ex-USS Cadmus AR 14)
No............... 521
Builders......... Tampa Shipbuilding Co, Tampa, Florida
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
boilers
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:
COMMENT

feet (metres): 492 x 70 x 27.5 (150.1 x 21.3 x 8.4)
Westinghouse turbines; 8500 shp; 1 shaft. 2 Foster-Wheeler
knots: 16.5
920
1 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38. 6 Bofors 40 mm/56 (3 twin).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 5; G/H band; range 37 km (20 nm).
Match 132
: Transferred to Taiwan on 31 January 1974. Fitted with Satcom.
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE

:
:
:
:

1990-91
THAILAND
LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: 547
: 3 RATCHARIT CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
RATCHARIT
4
C N Breda (Venezia)
10 Aug 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WITTHAYAKHOM
5
C N Breda (Venezia)
12 Nov 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
UDOMDET
6
C N Breda (Venezia)
21 Feb 1980
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
propellers
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES

feet (metres): 163.4 x 24.6 x 7.5 (49.8 x 7.5 x 2.3)
3 MTU MD20 V538 TB91 diesels; 13500 hp; 3 shafts; cp
45 (7 officers)

GUNS
1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8 nm);
RADARS
: Surface search: Decca; I band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered June 1976. Ratcharit launched 30 July 1978,
Witthayakhom 2 September 1978 and Udomdet 28 September 1978.
STRUCTURE
: Standard Breda BMB 230 design.
Match 133

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: THAILAND
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 547
CLASS
: 3 PRABPARAPAK CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. PRABPARAPAK
No............... 1
Builders......... Singapore SBEC
Name............. HANHAK SATTRU
No............... 2
Builders......... Singapore SBEC

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
SUPHAIRIN
3
Singapore SBEC
1 Feb 1977

feet (metres): 149 x 24.3 x 7.5 (45.4 x 7.4 x 2.3)
4 MTU 16V 538 TB92 diesels; 13500 shp; 4 shafts
41 (5 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 5 IAI Gabriel I (1 triple, 2 single) launchers; radar or
optical guidance; semi-active radar homing to 20 km (10.8 nm) at 0.7 Mach;
warhead 75 kg.
GUNS
nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg. 8 rocket illuminant launchers on either side
of 57 mm gun.
1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.6 nm);
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar intercept.
RADARS
Fire control: Signaal WM 28/5 series; I/J band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered June 1973. Built under licence from Lurssen. Launch
dates - Prabparapak 29 July 1975, Hanhak Sattru 28 October 1975, Suphairin
20 February 1976.
STRUCTURE
: Same design as Lurssen standard 45m class built for Singapore.
Match 134

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TUNISIA
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 558
CLASS
: 3 COMBATTANTE III M CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. LA GALITE
No............... 501
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
TUNIS
502
CMN, Cherbourg
27 Mar 1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CARTHAGE
503
CMN, Cherbourg
29 Apr 1985
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 183.7 x 26.9 x 7.2 (56 x 8.2 x 2.2)
Main engines: 4 MTU 20V538 TB93 diesels; 19300 hp; 4 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: knots: 38.5. Range, miles: 700 at 33 kts; 2800 at 10 kts

: 35
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (2 quad) launchers; inertial
sea-skimmer.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; 85~ elevation; 55-65 rounds/minute
8 km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.
4 Oerlikon 30 mm/75 (2 twin); 85~ elevation; 650 rounds/minute to 10 km
(5.5 nm); weight of shell 1 kg or 0.36 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 1 CSEE Dagaie trainable launcher; IR flares and
Chaff.
ESM: Radar warning.
Fire control: 2 CSEE Naja optronic directors for 30 mm. Thomson-CSF Vega
II for SSM, 76 mm and 40 mm.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton S; G band; range 33 km (1
nm) for 2 m target.
target.
PROGRAMMES
OPERATIONAL
Match 135
: Ordered in 1981.
: One CSEE Sylosat navigation system.

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TURKEY
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 564
CLASS
: 2 KOLN CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. GELIBOLU (ex-Gazi Osman Pasa) (ex-Karlsruhe F 223)
No............... D 360
Builders......... H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg
Laid down........ 15 Dec 1958
Launched......... 24 Oct 1959
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GEMLIK (ex-Emden F 221)

D 361
15 Apr 1958
21 Mar 1959
24 Oct 1961

DIMENSIONS
(109.9 x 11 x 5.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODAG; 2 Brown Boveri gas turbines; 24000 hp; 4 MAN 16-cyl
diesels; 12000 hp; 2 shafts; cp propeller
SPEED
: knots: 28; 18 diesels. Range, miles: 920 at 28 kts; 3000 at 18 k
COMPLEMENT
: 210 (17 officers)
GUNS
: 2 Creusot Loire 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 53 {r1}; 80~ elevation; 6

6 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin {r2}, 2 single {r3}); 85~ elevation to 12 km
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes {r4}; anti-submarine.
A/S mortars: 2 Bofors 375 mm 4-tubed trainable {r5}; range 1600m or 3600 m
depending on weapon; 72 carried.
Depth charges: 2 racks (12).
MINES
: Can carry 80.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 multi-barrelled Chaff launchers.
ESM: Radar intercept.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Signaal DA 08 {r6}; F band; range 204 km (11
nm) for 2 m target.
Fire control: Two Signaal M 44 {r7}; I/J band (for 100 mm).
Signaal M 45 {r8}; I/J band (for 40 mm).
SONARS
: PAE/CWE; hull-mounted; active search and attack; high/medium
frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: First two transferred by West German Navy. Gelibolu
commissioned 28 March 1983; Gemlik, 23 September 1983. The last two of this
class, ex-FGN Lubeck and Braunschweig were also bought in December 1988 and
June 1989 respectively to be used to provide spares for the other two.
However, after an engine room fire in Gemlik in 1989 there is a possibility
that one of the others may be commissioned in her place, taking the same
name.
Match 136

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: TURKEY
SHIP TYPE
: AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 569
CLASS
: 2 Ex-US 512-1152 CLASS (LSTs)
HULLS
:
Name............. BAYRAKTAR (ex-FDR Bottrop, ex-USS Saline County LST 1101)
No............... NL 120 (ex-N-111, ex-A 579, ex-L 403)
Name............. SANCAKTAR (ex-FDR Bochum, ex-USS Rice County LST 1089)
No............... NL 121 (ex-N-112, ex-A 580, ex-L 404)
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
:
MINES
:
RADARS
:

feet (metres): 328 x 50 x 14 (100 x 15.2 x 4.3)
2 General Motors 16-567A diesels; 2200 bhp; 2 shafts
125
6 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin, 2 single).
4 rails.
COMMENT
: Transferred to West Germany in 1961 and thence to Turkey on 13
December 1972. Converted into minelayers in West Germany 1962-64.
Minelaying gear removed 1974-75 and replaced in 1979. Now dual purpose
ships.
Match 137
PRODUCT TITLE :
EDITION
:
COUNTRY
:
SHIP TYPE
:
PAGE NUMBER :
CLASS
:
HULLS
:
P 4401 P 4402

1990-91
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
MISSILE CORVETTES
670
2 + 2 LURSSEN FPB 62 TYPE (CORVETTES - MISSILE)
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
tons: 630 approx

feet (metres): 206.7 x 30.5 x 8.2 (63 x 9.3 x 2.5)
4 MTU diesels; 18740 hp; 4 shaft
43
MISSILES

SAM: Thomson-CSF modified Crotale Navale; radar guidance; IR homing to 13
km (7 nm) at 2.4 Mach; warhead 14 kg.
2 Matra Sadral sextuple launchers; Mistral; IR homing to 4 km (2.2 nm);
warhead 3 kg.
GUNS
: 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 Super Rapid; 85~ elevation; 120
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Dagaie Chaff launchers.
ESM/ECM
: Racal Cutlass/Cygnus; intercept/jammer.
Fire control: Naja optronic director.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Philips Sea Giraffe; G band.
PROGRAMMES
: Two ordered in late 1986 from Lurssen Werft to be built at
Bremen, Vegesack. First two delivered in early 1990. Two more in 1988.
First export version of the Sadral CIWS. Similar vessels to Bahrain and
Singapore craft.
Match 138

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 670
CLASS
: 6 LURSSEN TNC 45 CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)
HULLS
:
Name............. BAN YAS
No............... P 4501
Builders......... Lurssen Vegesack
Commissioned..... Nov 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MARBAN
P 4502
Lurssen Vegesack
Nov 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
RODQM
P 4503
Lurssen Vegesack
July 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SHAHEEN
P 4504
Lurssen Vegesack
July 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SAGAR
P 4505
Lurssen Vegesack
Sep 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
TARIF
P 4506
Lurssen Vegesack
Sep 1981
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
MISSILES
tons: 260 full load

feet (metres): 147.3 x 23 x 8.2 (44.9 x 7 x 2.5)
4 MTU 16V538 TB 92 diesels; 14400 hp; 4 shafts
40 (5 officers)

GUNS
2 - 7.62 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 1 CSEE trainable Dagaie; IR flares and Chaff; H-J
band.
ESM/ECM
: Racal Cutlass/Cygnus; intercept/jammer.
Fire control: 1 CSEE Panda director for 40 mm. PEAB low light USFA IR and
TV tracker.
RADARS
: Surface search: Racal Decca TM 1226; I band.
Fire control: Philips 9LV 200 Mk 2; J band.
PROGRAMMES
: Ordered in late 1977. First two shipped in September 1980 and
four more in Summer 1981. This class was the first to be fitted with MM40.
Match 139
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: 1990-91
: UNITED KINGDOM
: NUCLEAR POWERED BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)
PAGE NUMBER : 675

CLASS
: 0 + 3 + (1) VANGUARD CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. VANGUARD
No............... 05
Builders......... Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd.
Laid down........ 3 Sep 1986
Launched......... 1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
VICTORIOUS
06
Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd.
3 Dec 1987
1991
1994
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
VIGILANT
07
May 1990
1994
-
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
08
-
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 15000 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 491.8 x 42 x 39.4
(149.9 x 12.8 x 12)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 pressurised water-cooled PWR 2 nuclear reactor; geared
steam turbines; 27500 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 25 dived approx
COMPLEMENT
: 135 (2 crews)
MISSILES
: SLBM: 16 Lockheed Trident 2 (D5) three stage solid fuel rocket;
stellar inertial guidance to 12000 km (6500 nm); thermonuclear warhead

of 8 MIRV of 150 kT; cep 90 m. The D5 can carry up to 12 MIRV but will be
restricted to 7 or 8 (of UK manufacture).
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes. Marconi Spearfish; dual purpose;
wire-guided; active/passive homing to 65 km (35 nm) at 60 kts;
warhead directed energy. Marconi Tigerfish Mk 24 Mod 2; wire-guided;
active/passive homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 35 kts active; 29 km
(15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Racal UAP 3; passive intercept.
Combat data systems: Dowty Sema SMCS.
Fire control: Dowty tactical control system.
RADARS
SONARS
: Ferranti Type 2046; towed array; passive search; very low
frequency.
Plessey Type 2054; hull-mounted; passive/active intercept suite;
multi-frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: On 15 July 1980 the Government announced its intention to
procure from the United States the Trident I weapon system, comprising the
C4 ballistic missile and supporting systems for a force of new British
missile launching submarines to replace the present Polaris-equipped force

in the 1990s. On 11 March 1982 it was announced that the Government had
opted to procure the improved Trident II weapon system, with the D5
missile, to be deployed in a force of four submarines, in the mid-1990s. A
16000 ton capacity ship-lift is used to launch the completed hulls,
each requiring 12500 tons of steel. Vanguard ordered 30 April 1986;
Victorious 6 October 1987. The original programme anticipated ordering one
per year for the first three years so there has been a delay of over a year
on the third which is now due to be ordered in April 1990.
STRUCTURE
: Refit and recore interval is anticipated at 8-9 years. The
outer surface of the submarine will be covered with conformal anechoic
noise reduction coatings. An optronic mast will be a new feature.
OPERATIONAL : After some early problems there were three successful
submerged launched firings of the D5 missile from USS Tennessee in December
1989.
OPINION
: Because the funding for Trident has come mainly from the naval
share of the defence budget, it is having a detrimental effect on the
equipment programmes for the rest of the Fleet. Annual expenditure peaked
in 1989/90 and remains at a high level for the next five years, although
over the last four years there has been a reduction in the estimated cost
of the programme by some 25 per cent.
Match 140

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: NUCLEAR POWERED BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)
PAGE NUMBER : 676
CLASS
: 4 RESOLUTION CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. RESOLUTION
No............... S 22
Builders......... Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
Laid down........ 26 Feb 1964
Launched......... 15 Sep 1966
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
REPULSE
S 23
Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
12 Mar 1965
4 Nov 1967
28 Sep 1968
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
RENOWN
S 26
Cammell
25 June
25 Feb
15 Nov
Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead

1964
1967
1968
Name............. REVENGE
No............... S 27
Builders......... Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead
Laid down........ 19 May 1965
Launched......... 15 Mar 1968

DIMENSIONS
(129.5 x 10.1 x 9.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 pressurised water-cooled RR PWR 1 nuclear reactor;
English Electric geared steam turbines; 15000 shp; emergency drive
diesel generator; batteries and electric motor; W H Allen main turbo
alternator; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 143 (13 officers) (2 crews)
MISSILES
: SLBM: 16 Lockheed Polaris A3 two stage solid fuel rocket;
inertial guidance to 4630 km (2500 nm); each missile carries 3 MRV heads
each of 200 kT; Chevaline nuclear warheads (fitted in Renown 1982,
Resolution 1984, Repulse 1986, Revenge 1988); cep 900 m.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. Marconi Tigerfish Mk 24 Mod 2;
wire-guided; active/passive homing to 13 km (7 nm) at 35 kts active; 29 km
(15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: MEL UA 11/12; passive intercept.
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2001; hull-mounted; active/passive; low frequency.
BAe Type 2007; hull-mounted; flank array; passive; long-range; low
frequency.
Ferranti Type 2046; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.
Thomson Sintra Type 2019 PARIS; passive intercept and ranging.
PROGRAMMES
: In February 1963 it was stated that it was intended to order
four or five 7000 ton nuclear powered submarines, each to carry 16 Polaris
missiles, and it was planned that the first would be on patrol in 1968.
Their hulls and machinery would be of British design. As well as building
two submarines Vickers (Shipbuilding) would give lead yard service to the
builder of the other two. Four Polaris submarines were in fact ordered in
May 1963. The plan to build a fifth Polaris submarine was cancelled on 15
February 1965. Britain's first SSBN, Resolution, put to sea on 22 June
1967.
OPERATIONAL : Since early 1969 there has been at least one of these
submarines on patrol and at immediate readiness to fire its
inter-continental ballistic missiles. Each submarine, which has
accommodation for 19 officers and 135 ratings, is manned on a two-crew
basis, in order to get maximum operational time at sea. It has been
reported that the Polaris stockpile is some 70 missiles with 45-50
warheads.
Match 141
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER

:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
FLEET SUBMARINES
677
CLASS
HULLS
: 6 + 1 TRAFALGAR CLASS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TRAFALGAR
S 107
Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
1979
1 July 1981
27 May 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TURBULENT
S 87
1980
1 Dec 1982
28 Apr 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TIRELESS
S 88
1981
17 Mar 1984
5 Oct 1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TORBAY
S 90
1982
8 Mar 1985
7 Feb 1987
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TRENCHANT
S 91
1984
3 Nov 1986
14 Jan 1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TALENT
S 92
1986
15 Apr 1988
July 1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
TRIUMPH
S 93
1987
Aug 1990
1992
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 4200 light; 5208 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 280.1 x 32.1 x 28
(85.4 x 9.8 x 8.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 pressurised water-cooled PWR 1 nuclear reactor; 2 GEC
geared steam turbines; 15000 shp; 2 Paxman auxiliary diesels; 4000 hp;
W H Allen turbo-generator sets; 1 shaft; pump jet propulsor; 1 auxiliary
retractable small propeller
SPEED
: knots: 32 dived
COMPLEMENT
: 97 (12 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: McDonnell Douglas UGM-84B Sub-Harpoon; active radar homing
to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg.

TORPEDOES
: 5 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. Marconi Spearfish; wire-guided;
active/passive homing to 65 km (35 mm) at 60 kts; warhead directed energy.
Marconi Tigerfish Mk 24 Mod 2; wire-guided; active/passive homing to 13 km
(7 nm) at 35 kts active; 29 km (15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg;
20 reloads.
MINES
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Racal UAC/CXA (being upgraded to UAP); passive
intercept.
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB tactical data handling system.
RADARS
SONARS
: BAe Type 2007 AC; hull-mounted; flank array; passive; low
frequency.
Plessey Type 2020; hull-mounted; passive/active search and attack; low
frequency (to be replaced by Plessey 2074).
GEC Avionics Type 2026 or Ferranti Type 2046; towed array; passive
search; very low frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: The first of an improved class of Fleet Submarines was ordered
in September 1977. Turbulent ordered 28 July 1978; Tireless 5 July 1979;
Torbay 26 June 1981; Trenchant 22 March 1983; Talent 10 September 1984;
Triumph 3 January 1986.
MODERNISATION : Trials are being done with a reelable wet end for the towed
array sonar. Turbulent has a hump on the after casing under which there is
a small winch. Type 1006 radar is to be replaced by Type 1007.
STRUCTURE
: Designed to be considerably quieter than previous submarines.
The pressure hull and outer surfaces are covered with conformal anechoic
noise reduction coatings. Other improvements include speed and endurance.
Retractable forward hydroplanes and strengthened fins for under ice
operations. Diving depth in excess of 300 m (985 ft).
OPERATIONAL : Trafalgar, Turbulent, Tireless, Torbay and Trenchant to 2nd
Submarine Squadron. Trafalgar is the trials submarine for Spearfish which
starts full production in 1992. Talent started sea trials December 1989.
Match 142

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: FLEET SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 678
CLASS
: 6 SWIFTSURE CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. SWIFTSURE
No............... S 126
Launched......... 7 Sep 1971
Name............. SOVEREIGN
No............... S 108
Laid down........ 18 Sep 1970
Launched......... 17 Feb 1973

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SUPERB
S 109
Vickers
16 Mar
30 Nov
13 Nov
(Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness

1972
1974
1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SCEPTRE
S 104
Vickers
19 Feb
20 Nov
14 Feb

1974
1976
1978
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SPARTAN
S 105
26 Apr 1976
7 Apr 1978
22 Sep 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SPLENDID
S 106
23 Nov 1977
5 Oct 1979
21 Mar 1981
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 4000 light; 4400 standard; 4900 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 272 x 32.3 x 28
(82.9 x 9.8 x 8.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 pressurised water-cooled PWR 1 nuclear reactor; 2 GEC
geared steam turbines; 15000 shp; 1 Paxman auxiliary diesel; 4000 hp; W
H Allen turbo-generator sets; 112 cell emergency battery with diesel
generator and electric motor for emergency drive; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 30+ dived
COMPLEMENT
: 116 (13 officers)
MISSILES

TORPEDOES
(15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg; 20 reloads. Individual
reloading of torpedoes in 15 seconds. To be replaced by Spearfish in
mid-1990s.
MINES
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Racal UAC (being upgraded to UAP); passive
intercept.
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB/DCG tactical data handling system.
RADARS
SONARS
: AUWE Type 2001 or Plessey Type 2020; hull-mounted; active/passiv
search and attack; low frequency. Being replaced by Plessey Type 2074
(first three ordered in September 1988).
BAC Type 2007; hull-mounted; flank array; passive; low frequency.

PROGRAMMES
: Swiftsure ordered 3 Nov 1967; Sovereign, 16 May 1969; Superb,
20 May 1970; Sceptre, 1 Nov 1971; Spartan, 7 Feb 1973; Splendid, 26 May
1976.
MODERNISATION : Sceptre finished refit in 1987 and Spartan in 1989 fitted
with a PWR 1 Core Z giving a 12 year life cycle although refits/refuel
cycles will remain at 8-9 year intervals. Other improvements included
acoustic elastomeric tiles, new sonar 2020 processing equipment and
improved decoys. Others of the class to follow although at least three will
be given Plessey 2074 sonar instead of 2020 to replace Type 2001. Spearfish
torpedoes will also be fitted in the mid-1990s.
STRUCTURE
: Compared with the Valiant class submarines these are slightly
shorter with a fuller form, the fore-planes set further forward, one less
torpedo tube and with a deeper diving depth and faster. The pressure hull
in the Swiftsure class maintains its diameter for much greater length than
previous classes. Control gear by MacTaggart, Scott & Co Ltd for: attack
and search periscopes, snort induction and exhaust, radar and ESM masts,
ALK buoy. The forward hydroplanes house within the casing.
OPERATIONAL : Sceptre first to transfer to the Third Submarine Squadron,
Spartan in early 1989, and each of the class will move from Devonport to
Faslane at about one year intervals, usually on completion of refit.
Match 143

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: FLEET SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 679
CLASS
: 2 VALIANT and 3 CHURCHILL CLASSES
HULLS
:
Name............. VALIANT
No............... S 102
Laid down........ 22 Jan 1962
Launched......... 3 Dec 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
WARSPITE
S 103
10 Dec 1963
25 Sep 1965
18 Apr 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CHURCHILL
S 46
30 June 1967
20 Dec 1968
15 July 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
CONQUEROR
S 48
Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead
5 Dec 1967
Launched......... 28 Aug 1969

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COURAGEOUS
S 50
15 May 1968
7 Mar 1970
16 Oct 1971
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 4000 light; 4300 standard; 4800 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 285 x 33.2 x 27.5
(86.9 x 10.1 x 8.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 pressurised water-cooled PWR 1 nuclear reactor; English
Electric geared steam turbines; 15000 shp; 112 cell emergency battery
with diesel generator and electric motor for emergency drive; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 28 dived
COMPLEMENT
: 116 (13 officers)
MISSILES

TORPEDOES
(15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg; 26 reloads. Individual
reloading in 15 seconds.
MINES
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Type UAL; radar warning.
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB/DCG tactical data handling system.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2001 or 2020; hull-mounted; active/passive search a
attack; low frequency.
Ferranti Type 2075 in Conqueror for a two year trial.
PROGRAMMES
: It was announced on 31 August 1960 that the contract for a
second nuclear powered submarine (Valiant) to follow Dreadnought had been
awarded to Vickers Ltd, the principal sub-contractors being
Vickers-Armstrong (Engineers) Ltd, for the machinery and its installation,
and Rolls-Royce and Associates for the nuclear steam raising plant. She was
originally scheduled to be completed in September 1965, but work was held
up by the Polaris programme. Valiant ordered 31 August 1960; Warspite, 12
December 1962; Churchill, 21 October 1965; Conqueror, 9 August 1966;
Courageous, 1 March 1967. All were to stay in commission until the W class
replaced them, but the postponement of the W class programme means that
some will pay off without replacement in the late 1990s.
STRUCTURE
: Control gear by MacTaggart, Scott & Co Ltd for: attack and
search periscopes, radar, ESM and communication masts, snort induction and
exhaust masts and ALK buoy. Valiant`s reactor core was made in the UK, with
machinery of British design and manufacture similar to the shore prototype
installed in the Admiralty Reactor Test Establishment at Dounreay. The main
steam turbines and condensers were designed and manufactured by the English
Electric Company, Rugby, and the electrical propulsion machinery and
control gear by Laurence, Scott & Electromotors Ltd. W H Allen
turbo-generator sets. Diving depth, 230 m (750 ft).
OPERATIONAL : On 25 April 1967 Valiant completed the 12000 mile
homeward voyage from Singapore, the record submerged passage by a British
submarine, after 28 days non-stop. Conqueror was the first nuclear

submarine of any nation to fire a shot in anger when she sank the Argentine
cruiser Belgrano in May 1982. All belong to the Third Submarine Squadron.
Match 144

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 680
CLASS
: 1 + 3 + (5) UPHOLDER CLASS - TYPE 2400
HULLS
:
Name............. UPHOLDER
No............... S 40
Builders......... Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness
Start date....... Nov 1983
Launched......... 2 Dec 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Start date.......
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
UNSEEN
S 41
Cammell Laird, Birkenhead (VSEL)
Jan 1986
14 Nov 1989
1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Start date.......
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
URSULA
S 42
Aug 1987
1990
1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Start date.......
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
UNICORN
S 43
Feb 1989
1991
1993
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2455 dived

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 230.6 x 25 x 17.7
(70.3 x 7.6 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Paxman Valenta 1600 RPA-200 SZ diesels; 2 x 1.4 MW GEC
alternators; 1 GEC electric motor; 5400 hp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 12 surfaced; 20 dived; 12 snorting.
Range, miles: 8000 at 8 kts snorting
COMPLEMENT
: 47 (7 officers)
MISSILES

TORPEDOES
(15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg; 12 reloads. Spearfish in due
course. Air turbine pump discharge.
MINES
: Carried in lieu of torpedoes.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Racal Type UAC (being updated to UAP); passive
intercept.
Combat data systems: Ferranti-Gresham-Lion DCC tactical data handling
system.
RADARS
SONARS
: GEC Avionics Type 2026; towed array; passive search; very low
frequency.
Thomson Sintra Type 2040 (Ferranti Type 2075 in second batch);
hull-mounted; passive search; medium frequency.
BAe Type 2007; flank array; passive; low frequency.
Thomson Sintra Type 2019 PARIS; intercept and passive ranging.
PROGRAMMES
: The need for the provision of a new class of non-nuclear
submarines was acknowledged in the late 1970s and in 1979 the Type 2400
design was first revealed. This was larger than first requested. First boat
ordered from Vickers SEL, 2 November 1983. Further three ordered on 2
January 1986. Cost is pds620 million (1987) for first four plus long lead
items. Refit interval is anticipated at seven and a half years.
STRUCTURE
: Single skinned NQ1 high tensile steel hull, tear dropped shape
9:1 ratio, five man lock-out chamber in fin. This is the first time that
the Valenta diesel has been provided in submarines. Fitted with elastomeric
acoustic tiles. Diving depth, greater than 200 m (650 ft). Fifth of class
will have a new sonar suite with Ferranti Type 2075 (integrated hull, towed
array (Type 2046), passive ranging and intercept); active search and mine
detection sets.
OPERATIONAL : Endurance, 49 days stores and 90 hours at 3 kts dived.
Match 145

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 680
CLASS
: 10 OBERON CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. ODIN
No............... S 10
Builders......... Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead
Laid down........ 27 Apr 1959
Launched......... 4 Nov 1960
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OSIRIS
S 13
Vickers
26 Jan
29 Nov
11 Jan
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ONSLAUGHT
S 14
8 Apr 1959
24 Sep 1960
14 Aug 1962
Name............. OTTER

1962
1962
1964
No............... S 15
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
Scotts
14 Jan
15 May
20 Aug
(Shipbuilding) Co Ltd, Greenock

1960
1961
1962
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ORACLE
S 16
Cammell
26 Apr
26 Sep
14 Feb
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OCELOT
S 17
17 Nov 1960
5 May 1962
31 Jan 1964
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OTUS
S 18
Scotts
31 May
17 Oct
5 Oct
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OPOSSUM
S 19
Cammell
21 Dec
23 May
5 June
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
OPPORTUNE
S 20
Scotts (Shipbuilding) Co Ltd, Greenock
26 Oct 1962
14 Feb 1964
29 Dec 1964
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ONYX
S 21
Cammell
16 Nov
18 Aug
20 Nov

1960
1961
1963
(Shipbuilding) Co Ltd, Greenock

1961
1962
1963

1961
1963
1964

1964
1966
1967

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18 (90 x 8.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Admiralty Standard Range 16 VMS diesels; 3680 bhp; 2
electric motors; 6000 shp; 2 shafts; 3-bladed, 7 ft diameter propellers;
400 rpm
SPEED
: knots: 12 surfaced; 17 dived; 10 snorting.
Range, miles: 9000 at 12 kts surfaced
COMPLEMENT
: 69 (7 officers)
TORPEDOES
(15.7 nm) at 24 kts passive; warhead 134 kg; 20 torpedoes. Stern tubes have
either been removed or are no longer operational.
MINES
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: MEL Manta UAL or UA4; radar warning.
Fire control: Ferranti DCH tactical data handling system. Dual channel
fire control.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2051; hull-mounted; passive/active search and attac
medium frequency.
BAC Type 2007; hull-mounted; flank array; passive; long-range; low
frequency.
US Type 2024 (in modified submarines); clip-on towed array.
PROGRAMMES
: Orpheus designated alongside training submarine at HMS Dolphin
in 1987.
MODERNISATION : The Triton sonar modernisation programme is updating all
except Otus. By the beginning of 1990 all except Odin, Onslaught and Otus
had been completed. Modernised submarines also have ESM outfit UAL and the
capability to guide two torpedoes simultaneously. Otus did trials to
establish the feasibility of fitting Sub Harpoon but there are no plans to
retrofit the class.
STRUCTURE
: For the first time in British submarines plastic was used in
the superstructure construction of the Oberon class. Before and abaft the
bridge the superstructure is mainly of glass fibre laminate. Control gear
by MacTaggart, Scott and Co Ltd for: search and attack periscopes, radar,
communications and EW masts, snort induction and exhaust masts. Diving
depth, 200 m (650 ft).
Sales: A total of 14 of this class were sold abroad, six to Australia,
three to Canada, three to Brazil and two to Chile. Two more, Oberon and
Walrus, are being refurbished for sale to Egypt and Olympus sailed to
Canada in 1989 to become an alongside training boat. Otus is for sale in
November 1990.
Match 146

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 681
CLASS
: 3 LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVSA)
HULLS
:
Name............. INVINCIBLE
No............... R 05
Launched......... 3 May 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ILLUSTRIOUS
R 06
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend
7 Oct 1976
1 Dec 1978
20 June 1982
Name............. ARK ROYAL

No............... R 07
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....

14 Dec 1978
2 June 1981
1 Nov 1985
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 19500 (R 05, 06), 20000 (R 07) standard

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 632 wl; 677 oa
(685.8 (R 07)) x 90 x 21 (keel) x 26 (screws)
(192.8; 206.6 (209.1) x 27.5 x 6.4 x 8)
105 (31.9) (R 05, 06); 118 (36) (R 07) width oa
Flight deck, feet (metres): 550 x 44.3 (167.8 x 13.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines; 94000 shp;
reversible gear box; 8 diesel generators; 14000 kW; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 666 (57 officers) plus 366 (80 officers) aircrew
MISSILES
: SAM: British Aerospace Sea Dart GWS
radar/semi-active radar guidance to 40 km (21.5 nm)
envelope 100-18 300 m (328-60 042 ft); 36 missiles;
capability.
GUNS
: 2 General Electric/General Dynamics
30 twin launcher {r1};

at 2 Mach; height
limited anti-ship
20 mm Mk 15 Vulcan Phalanx (
06) (3 mountings in R 07) {r2}; 6 barrels per launcher; 3000 rounds/minute

combined to 1.5 km.
3 Signaal/General Electric 30 mm 7-barrelled Gatling Goalkeeper (R 05);
4200 rounds/minute to 1.5 km.
2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to
2 km.
2 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm/75 (twin) GCM-A03 (R 07) {r4}; 80~ elevation; 650
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Vickers Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers;
Chaff to 1 km.
2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-tubed fixed Mk 36 launchers {r5}; IR flares and
Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm) max.
2 Marconi Sea Gnat dispensers (R 05 and 07). Prairie Masker noise
suppression system.
ESM: MEL UAA 1 or UAA 2 (R 05); intercept.
ECM: Thorn EMI Type 675(2); jammer.
Combat data systems: ADAWS 10 action data automation; Links 10, 11 and 14.
US OE-82 VHF Satcom. SCOT communications {r6}; Link 16 in due course.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi/Signaal Type 1022 {r7}; D band; range 265 km
(145 nm).
Surface search: Marconi Type 992R {r8}; or Plessey Type 996 (R 05); E/F
band.
Navigation: Two Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 909 {r9}; I/J band.
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2016 (R 05 and 07); hull-mounted; active search and
attack.
Fixed wing aircraft: 8 or 9 (R 05) British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS 1
(see Shipborne Aircraft section) {r10}.
HELICOPTERS : Up to 9 Westland Sea King HAS 5 {r11}; 3 Westland Sea King
AEW 2.
PROGRAMMES
: The first of class, the result of many compromises, was
ordered from Vickers on 17 April 1973. The order for the second ship was
placed on 14 May 1976, the third, R 07 in December 1978.
MODERNISATION : In January 1989 R 05 completed a 27 month modernisation
which included a 12~ Ski ramp, space and support facilities for at least 21
aircraft (Sea Harriers, Sea King AEW and ASW helicopters), three Goalkeeper
systems, Sonar 2016, Seagnat decoys, 996 radar, Flag and Command facilities
to R 07 standards and accommodation for an extra 120 enlarged aircrew and
Flag Staff. R 06 will start a similar modernisation in 1991, including
Seawolf with four lightweight launchers and two Type 911(3) radars. The
long term plan is to retrofit Seawolf GWS 26 Mod 2A (lightweight) in all
three of the class.
STRUCTURE
: The design allows for an open fo'c'sle head and a slightly
angled deck which allows the Sea Dart launcher to be set almost amidships.
In 1976-77 an amendment was incorporated to allow for the transport and
landing of an RM Commando. The forward end of the flight deck (ski-ramp)
allows STOVL aircraft of greater all-up weight to operate more efficiently.
R 05 and R 07 have a 12~ ski-ramp which is to be retrofitted in R 06 which
currently has a 7~ ramp.
OPERATIONAL : The role of this class, apart from its primary task of
providing a command, control and communications facility, is the operation
of both helicopters and STOVL aircraft. Provision has been made for
sufficiently large lifts and hangars to accommodate the next generation of
both these aircraft. Only two of the class are in commission at any one
time, the third either being in refit or stand-by. In 1990 R 06 is in a
state of `preservation by operation' and is used by training establishments
in the Portsmouth area.
Match 147

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 682
CLASS
: 1 TYPE 82
HULLS
:
Name............. BRISTOL
No............... D 23
Builders......... Swan Hunter Shipbuilders, Wallsend
Laid down........ 15 Nov 1967
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
(149.3; 154.5 x
MAIN MACHINERY:
shp; 2 boilers;
shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:

feet (metres): 490 wl; 507 oa x 55 x 16.8 (23 sonar dome)
16.8 x 5.2 (7))
COSAG; 2 Standard Range geared steam turbines; 30000
2 Rolls Royce Marine Olympus TM1A gas turbines; 30000
397 (30 officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: British Aerospace Sea Dart GWS 30 twin launcher {r1};
radar/semi-active radar guidance to 40 km (21.5 nm) at 2 Mach; height
envelope 100-18 300 m (328-60 042 ft); 40 missiles; limited anti-ship
capability.
GUNS
: 1 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/55 Mk 8 {r2}; 55~ elevation; 25
4 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm/75 GCM-A03 (2 twin) {r3}; 80~ elevation; 650

2 km.
2 Oerlikon 20 mm {r5}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km; weight
of shell 0.24 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 1 Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.
2 Vickers Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers {r6}; Chaff to 1 km.
ESM: MEL UAA-1; intercept.
Combat data systems: ADAWS 2 action data automation; Links 10, 11 and 14.
SCOT Satcom {r7}.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi/Signaal Type 1022 {r8}; D band; range 265 km
(145 nm).
Surface search: Marconi Type 992R {r9}; E/F band; range 55 km (30 nm).
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 909 {r10}; I/J band.
SONARS
: Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack 9 kHz.
Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 kHz.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for 1 light.
PROGRAMMES
: Designed around Sea Dart GWS 30 weapons system. Started trials
10 April 1972. Remainder of class cancelled owing to high cost and
cancellation of aircraft carrier building programme for which they were
intended as escorts. Officially listed as `destroyer' which is presumably
as the result of her Sea Dart area defence capability and despite the lack
of a helicopter hangar.
MODERNISATION : Fitted with flagship facilities in 1979-80 refit. Further
refit 1984, completed March 1986.
OPERATIONAL : Fuel, 900 tons. SCOT satellite system compatible with both
SKYNET and the US Defence communications satellites. Dartmouth (Midshipmen)
Training Ship from mid-1987, but acts as a Flagship during major
exercises.
Match 148
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
Batch 1

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
DESTROYERS
683
8 TYPE 42
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BIRMINGHAM
D 86
28 Mar 1972
30 July 1973
3 Dec 1976
Name............. NEWCASTLE
No............... D 87
Builders......... Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne
Laid down........ 21 Feb 1973
Launched......... 24 Apr 1975

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GLASGOW
D 88
Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne
16 Apr 1974
14 Apr 1976
24 May 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CARDIFF
D 108
6 Nov 1972
22 Feb 1974
24 Sep 1979
Batch 2
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
EXETER
D 89
22 July 1976
25 Apr 1978
19 Sep 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SOUTHAMPTON
D 90
21 Oct 1976
29 Jan 1979
31 Oct 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
NOTTINGHAM
D 91
6 Feb 1978
18 Feb 1980
14 Apr 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LIVERPOOL
D 92
5 July 1978
25 Sep 1980
1 July 1982

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 392 wl; 412 oa x 47 x 19 (screws); 13.9 (keel)
(119.5; 125 x 14.3 x 5.8; 4.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (full
power); 50000 shp; 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (cruising);
9700 shp; 4 diesel generators; 4000 kW; 2 shafts; Stone Manganese Type XX
cp propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 253 (24 officers) (accommodation for 312)
MISSILES
radar/semi-active radar guidance to 40 km (21.5 nm)at 2 Mach; height

envelope 100-18 300 m (328-60 042 ft); 22 missiles; limited anti-ship
capability.
GUNS
2 km.
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r4}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15 {r5}; 6
barrels per launcher; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Plessey STWS Mk 2 or Mk 3 (2 triple) tubes {r6}.
Marconi Stingray; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 45 kts;
warhead 35 kg (shaped charge); depth to 750 m (2460 ft). Honeywell/Marconi
Mk 46 Mod 2; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40
kts; warhead 45 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Vickers Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers
{r7}; Chaff to 1 km or 2 Plessey Shield.
Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).
Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.
ECM: Type 670; being replaced by Thorn EMI Type 675(2); jammer.
Combat data systems: ADAWS 7 action data automation. 2 Marconi SCOT
Satcoms {r9}; Links 10, 11 and 14.
Fire control: GWS 30 Mod 2; GWS 50.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi/Signaal Type 1022 {r10}; D band; range 265 k
(145 nm).
Surface search: Marconi Type 992Q/R or Plessey Type 996 (D 88 and 108 by
mid-1990) {r11}; E/F band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 909 {r12}; or 9091; I/J band.
SONARS
: Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 9 kHz
Being replaced by Ferranti Type 2050 (D 89-D 92) or Plessey Type 2016.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Lynx HAS 3 {r13}.
Batches 1, 2 and 3
PROGRAMMES
: Designed to provide area air defence for a task force. In
order to provide space for improved weapon systems and to improve speed and
seakeeping a radical change was made to this class. The completion of later
ships was delayed to allow for some modifications resulting from experience
in the Falklands' campaign (1982).
MODERNISATION : Vulcan Phalanx replaced BMARC 30 mm guns 1987-89. All to
receive Plessey Type 996 radar in place of Type 992 and Type 9091 fire
control radars with improved Tx/Rx circuits. STWS Mk 3 is replacing Mk 2 in
1990-91 in Batch 3 and will then be retrofitted to Batches 1 and 2. Long
term plan is to retrofit lightweight Seawolf GWS 26 Mod 2 (two launchers
and two Type 911(3) radars) but possibly only to Batch 3 starting in 1991.
STRUCTURE
: All have two pairs of stabilisers and twin rudders. Advantages
of gas turbine propulsion include ability to reach maximum speed with great
rapidity, reduction in space and weight and 25 per cent reduction in
technical manpower. The stretched Batch 3 are being fitted with a
strengthening beam on each side which increases displacement by 150 tons
and width by 2 feet.
OPERATIONAL : The helicopter carries the Sea Skua (CK 834) air-to-surface
weapon for use against lightly defended surface ship targets. Southampton
badly damaged underwater in collision with a tanker in the Gulf and had to
be transported home arriving December 1988. Will be out of action until
1992 and will receive Illustrious' Sea Dart. Ships may be fitted with DEC
laser dazzle sight on operational deployments.
Match 149
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
Batch 3

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
DESTROYERS
684
4 TYPE 42
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MANCHESTER
D 95
19 May 1978
24 Nov 1980
16 Dec 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GLOUCESTER
D 96
29 Oct 1979
2 Nov 1982
11 Sep 1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
EDINBURGH
D 97
8 Sep 1980
14 Apr 1983
17 Dec 1985
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
YORK
D 98
18 Jan 1980
21 June 1982
9 Aug 1985

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 434 wl; 462.8 oa x 49 x 19 (screws) (132.3;
141.1 x 14.9 x 5.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (full
power); 50000 shp; 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (cruising);
9700 shp; 4 diesel generators; 4000 kW; 2 shafts; Stone Manganese Type XX
cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30+. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 301 (26 officers)
MISSILES
radar/semi-active radar guidance to 40 km (21 nm); warhead HE; 22 missiles;
limited anti-ship capability.
GUNS

2 km.
2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r4}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15 {r5}; 6
barrels per launcher; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm J & S Marine STWS Mk 3 (2 triple) tubes {r6}.
warhead 35 kg. Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; active/passive homing to 11
km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 45 kg.
{r7}; Chaff to 1 km or 2 Plessey Shield.
Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).
ESM: MEL UAA-1; to be replaced by UAA-2; intercept.
ECM: Type 670 being replaced by Thorn EMI Type 675(2); jammer.
Combat data systems: ADAWS 8 action data automation. 2 Marconi SCOT
Satcoms {r9}; Links 10, 11 and 14.
Fire control: GWS 30 Mod 2; GWS 50.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi/Signaal Type 1022 {r10}; D band; range 265 k
(145 nm).
Air/surface search: Marconi Type 992R or Plessey Type 996 {r11}; E/F
band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 909 {r12} or 9091; I/J band.
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2016 (Type 184P in D 95); hull-mounted; active sear
and attack.
HELICOPTERS
Batches 1, 2 and 3
PROGRAMMES
: Designed to provide area air defence for a task force. In
order to provide space for improved weapon systems and to improve speed and
seakeeping a radical change was made to this class. The completion of later
ships was delayed to allow for some modifications resulting from experience
in the Falklands' campaign (1982).
MODERNISATION : Vulcan Phalanx replaced BMARC 30 mm guns 1987-89. All to
receive Plessey Type 996 radar in place of Type 992 and Type 9091 fire
control radars with improved Tx/Rx circuits. STWS Mk 3 is replacing Mk 2 in
1990-91 in Batch 3 and will then be retrofitted to Batches 1 and 2. Long
term plan is to retrofit lightweight Seawolf GWS 26 Mod 2 (two launchers
and two Type 911(3) radars) but possibly only to Batch 3 starting in 1991.
STRUCTURE
: All have two pairs of stabilisers and twin rudders. Advantages
of gas turbine propulsion include ability to reach maximum speed with great
rapidity, reduction in space and weight and 25 per cent reduction in
technical manpower. The stretched Batch 3 are being fitted with a
strengthening beam on each side which increases displacement by 150 tons
and width by 2 feet.
OPERATIONAL : The helicopter carries the Sea Skua (CK 834) air-to-surface
weapon for use against lightly defended surface ship targets. Southampton
badly damaged underwater in collision with a tanker in the Gulf and had to
be transported home arriving December 1988. Will be out of action until

1992 and will receive Illustrious' Sea Dart. Ships may be fitted with DEC
laser dazzle sight on operational deployments.
Match 150

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 685
CLASS
: 1+ 6 + 3 (6) DUKE CLASS (TYPE 23)
HULLS
:
Name............. NORFOLK
No............... F 230
Builders......... Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow
Laid down........ 14 Dec 1985
Commissioned..... June 1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ARGYLL
F 231
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow
20 Mar 1987
8 Apr 1989
1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LANCASTER
F 232
18 Dec 1987
24 May 1990
1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MARLBOROUGH
F 233
22 Oct 1987
21 Jan 1989
Apr 1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
IRON DUKE
F 234
12 Dec 1988
Dec 1990
1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
MONMOUTH
F 235
1 June 1989
1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
MONTROSE
F 236
1 Nov 1989
Launched......... -
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
WESTMINSTER
F 237
1994
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
NORTHUMBERLAND
F 238
1994
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
RICHMOND
F 239
1995

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 436.2 x 52.8 x 18 (screws)
(133 x 16.1 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: CODLAG; 2 Rolls-Royce Spey SM1A (F 230-F 236) or SM1C
(F 237 onwards) gas turbines; 37540 hp (1A) or 48000 hp
(1C); 2 GEC 1.5 MW electric motors; 4 Paxman Valenta 12 RPA 200 CZ diesels;
7000 hp; these auxiliary diesels also feed the propulsion motors; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 28; 15 on diesel-electric. Range, miles: 7800 miles at 15
kts
COMPLEMENT
: 169 (12 officers) (accommodation for 185 (17 officers))
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) launchers {r1}; active
radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg (84C).
SAM: British Aerospace Seawolf GWS 26 Mod 1 VLS {r2}; command
line-of-sight (CLOS) radar/TV tracking to 6 km (3.3 nm) at 2.5 Mach;
warhead 14 kg; 32 canisters.
GUNS
2 Oerlikon/DES 30 mm/75 GCM-AO3 {r4}; 80~ elevation; 650 rounds/minute to
10 km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell
0.36 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 4 J & S Marine 324 mm fixed (2 twin) tubes {r5}. Marconi
Stingray; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 45 kts; warhead 35 kg
(shaped charge); depth to 750 m (2460 ft). Automatic reload in 9
minutes.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Marconi Sea Gnat 6-barrelled fixed launchers
{r6}.
Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.
ESM: Racal UAF-1 Cutlass; intercept. UAF-X in Batch 2.
Combat data systems: Dowty Sema SSCS action data automation; Links 11, 14
and 16. Marconi SCOT 1D Satcoms {r7}.
Fire control: BAe GSA 8B/GPEOD optronic director. GWS 60 (for SSM). GWS
50.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Plessey Type 996(I) {r8}; 3D; E/F band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 911 {r9}; I/Ku band.

SONARS
: Ferranti Type 2050; bow-mounted; active search and attack.
Dowty Type 2031; towed array; passive search; very low frequency. To be
replaced by Plessey 2057 in due course.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Lynx HAS 3 (1 EH 101 Merlin, later) {r10}.
PROGRAMMES
: The first of this class was ordered from Yarrows on 29 October
1984. Next three ordered September 1986, with four more out to tender in
October 1987 but only three ordered in July 1988. Again four out to tender
in late 1988 and only three ordered 19 December 1989. Norfolk completed sea
trials in July 1989.
STRUCTURE
: Incorporates stealth technology to minimise acoustic, magnetic,
radar and IR signatures. The design includes a 7~ slope to all vertical
surfaces, rounded edges, reduction of IR emissions and a hull bubble system
to reduce radiated noise. The combined diesel electric and GT propulsion
system provides quiet motive power during towed sonar operations. A CIWS
gun is not fitted but a possible extension by 7 m at some stage in the
building programme would allow one or two Goalkeeper to be carried and
increase Seawolf magazine capacity. The early Type 23s will lack fully
automated co-ordination of all weapons and sensors until about 1993-94 when
the SSCS system is installed.
OPERATIONAL : The ship is capable of carrying out all weapon systems
functions without the SSCS Combat Data System. The problem is that in
multi-threat situations command speed of response will in theory be much
slower.
Match 151
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
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1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
FRIGATES
686
10 BROADSWORD CLASS (TYPE 22)
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BROADSWORD
F 88
7 Feb 1975
12 May 1976
3 May 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BATTLEAXE
F 89
4 Feb 1976
18 May 1977
28 Mar 1980
Name............. BRILLIANT
No............... F 90
Builders......... Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow

Laid down........ 25 Mar 1977
Launched......... 15 Dec 1978

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BRAZEN
F 91
Yarrow
18 Aug
4 Mar
2 July
(Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow

1978
1980
1982
Batch 2
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BOXER
F 92
1 Nov 1979
17 June 1981
14 Jan 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BEAVER
F 93
20 June 1980
8 May 1982
18 Dec 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BRAVE
F 94
Yarrow
24 May
19 Nov
4 July
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
LONDON
F 95
Yarrow
7 Feb
27 Oct
5 June
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SHEFFIELD
F 96
Swan Hunter (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Wallsend
29 Mar 1984
26 Mar 1986
26 July 1988
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
COVENTRY
F 98
29 Mar 1984
8 Apr 1986
14 Oct 1988

1982
1983
1986
(ex-Bloodhound)
1983
1984
1987
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3500 standard; 4400 full load (Batch 1)

4100 standard; 4800 full load (Batch 2)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 410 wl; 430 oa x 48.5 x 19.9 (screws) (125;
131.2 x 14.8 x 6) (Batch 1)
485.8 oa x 48.5 x 21 (screws) (145 x 14.8 x 6.4) (F 92-93)

480.5 x 48.5 x 21 (146.5 x 14.8 x 6.4) (F 94-96 and 98)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines; 54600

hp; 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines; 9700 shp; 4 diesel generators;
4000 kW in all except F 94 which has, in place of 2 Olympus, 2 Rolls-Royce
Spey SM1C gas turbines; 48000 hp; 2 shafts; Stone Manganese cp
propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30; 18 on Tynes. Range, miles: 4500 at 18 kts on Tynes
COMPLEMENT
: 222 (17 officers) (accommodation for 249) (Batch 1)
273 (30 officers) (accommodation for 296) (Batch 2)
MISSILES
SAM: 2 British Aerospace 6-barrelled Seawolf GWS 25 Mod 0 or Mod 4 (except
F 94-96 and 98) {r2}; command line-of-sight (CLOS) TV/radar tracking to 5
km (2.7 nm) at 2+ Mach; warhead 14 kg; 32 rounds. Being upgraded to Mod 4
with improved radar and optronics.
2 British Aerospace Seawolf GWS 25 Mod 3 (F 94-96 and 98) {r2}; has a
Type 911 tracker with a second radar channel instead of TV.
GUNS
: 4 DES/Oerlikon 30 mm/75 (2 twin) {r3}; 65~ elevation; 650
2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 (on deployment) {r4}; 55~ elevation; 1000
rounds/minute to 2 km.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Plessey STWS Mk 2 (2 triple) tubes (F 90-96 and 98)
{r5}. Marconi Stingray; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 45 kts;
warhead 35 kg. Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; anti-submarine;
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Plessey Shield 12-tubed launchers {r6}; IR
2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-tubed fixed Mk 36 launchers; IR flares and Chaff to
4 km (2.2 nm).
ECM: 2 Type 670; to be replaced by Thorn EMI Type 675(2); jammers.
Combat data systems: Ferranti CACS 1 (Batch 2); Links 11 and 14; CAAIS
(Batch 1); Links 10 and 14 (receive); action data automation. Marconi SCOT
Satcom {r7}.
Fire control: GWS 25 Mod 0 or 4 (except F 94-96 and 98); GWS 25 Mod 3 (F
94-96 and 98).
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Marconi Type 967/968 (Type 967M in F 94) {r8
D/E band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 911 or Type 910 (in Mod 0 ships) {r9}; I/Ku
band (for Seawolf).
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2016; hull-mounted; search and attack. Being replac
by Ferranti Type 2050 (F 88 and 90 first).
Dowty Type 2031 (Batch 2 only); towed array; passive search; very low
frequency.
HELICOPTERS : 2 Westland Lynx HAS 3 (F 88-93) {r10}; capable of carrying
Westland Sea King HAS 5 (or EH 101 Merlin) (F 94-96 and 98).
Batches 1, 2 and 3
PROGRAMMES
: Originally planned as successors to the Leander class, the
construction of which ceased with the completion of the scheduled programme
of 26 ships. Order for the first of class, Broadsword, was placed on 8
February 1974.
MODERNISATION : Rolls Royce Spey SM1C engines (operational in F 94 in early

1990) give greater power and may be back fitted in due course. Seawolf GWS
25 will be progressively upgraded to Mod 4 standard in all Mod 0 ships.
Sonar 2016 is being replaced by Sonar 2050 and Bofors 40 mm/60 in Batch 1
and 2 have been replaced by Oerlikon 30 mm guns. EW fit is being updated.

STRUCTURE
: Funnel in Brilliant and later ships was smoother, slimmer and
shorter than in first two in build but Broadsword and Battleaxe have been
modified and are now the same. Last four Batch 2 and all Batch 3 have
enlarged flight decks to take Sea King or EH 101 Merlin helicopters.
OPERATIONAL : This class is primarily designed for ASW operations and is
capable of acting as OTC and helicopter control ship. Batch 3 have
facilities for Flag and staff. One Lynx normally embarked for peacetime
operations. Ships may be fitted with DEC laser dazzle device on operational
deployments. Batch 2: 1st Frigate Squadron. Batch 1: 2nd Frigate Squadron.
Batch 3: 8th Frigate Squadron.
Match 152
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COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
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CLASS
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1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
FRIGATES
687
4 BROADSWORD CLASS (TYPE 22)
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CORNWALL
F 99
14 Dec 1983
14 Oct 1985
23 Apr 1988
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CUMBERLAND
F 85
12 Oct 1984
21 June 1986
10 June 1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CAMPBELTOWN
F 86
Cammell Laird (Shipbuilders) Ltd
4 Dec 1985
7 Oct 1987
27 May 1989
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
CHATHAM
F 87
12 May 1986
20 Jan 1988
4 May 1990

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 485.9 x 48.5 x 21
(148.1 x 14.8 x 6.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGAG; 2 Rolls-Royce Spey SM1A gas turbines; 37540
shp; 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM3C gas turbines; 9700 shp; 4 diesel generators;
4000 kW; 2 shafts; Stone Manganese cp propellers

SPEED
: knots: 30; 18 on Tynes. Range, miles: 4500 at 18 kts on Tynes
COMPLEMENT
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) launchers {r1};
pre-programmed; active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead
227 kg.
SAM: 2 British Aerospace Seawolf GWS 25 Mod 3 {r2}; command line-of-sight
(CLOS) with 2 channel radar tracking to 5 km (2.7 nm) at 2+ Mach; warhead
14 kg.
GUNS
1 Signaal/General Electric 30 mm 7-barrelled Gatling Goalkeeper {r4};
4200 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
4 DES/Oerlikon 30 mm/75 (2 twin) {r5}; 65~ elevation; 650 rounds/minute
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Plessey STWS Mk 2 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. Marconi
Stingray; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 45 kts; warhead 35 kg.
Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at
40 kts; warhead 45 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Marconi Sea Gnat 6-barrelled fixed launchers
{r7}; electronic decoy with jammer.
Combat data systems: CACS 5 action data automation; Links 11 and 14. 2
Marconi SCOT Satcoms {r8}. ICS-3 integrated comms.
Fire control: BAe GSA 8 Sea Archer optronic director with TV and IR
imaging and laser rangefinders.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Marconi Type 967/968 {r9}; D/E band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 911 {r10}; I/Ku band (for Seawolf).
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2016; hull-mounted; active search and attack. Being
replaced by Ferranti Type 2050.
Dowty Type 2031; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.
HELICOPTERS
101 Merlin.
: 2 Westland Lynx HAS 3; or Westland Sea King HAS 5 {r11} or EH
Batches 1, 2 and 3
PROGRAMMES
: Originally planned as successors to the Leander class, the
construction of which ceased with the completion of the scheduled programme
of 26 ships. Order for the first of class, Broadsword, was placed on 8
February 1974.
MODERNISATION : Rolls Royce Spey SM1C engines (operational in F 94 in early
1990) give greater power and may be back fitted in due course. Seawolf GWS
25 will be progressively upgraded to Mod 4 standard in all Mod 0 ships.
Sonar 2016 is being replaced by Sonar 2050 and Bofors 40 mm/60 in Batch 1
and 2 have been replaced by Oerlikon 30 mm guns. EW fit is being updated.
STRUCTURE
: Funnel in Brilliant and later ships was smoother, slimmer and
shorter than in first two in build but Broadsword and Battleaxe have been
modified and are now the same. Last four Batch 2 and all Batch 3 have
enlarged flight decks to take Sea King or EH 101 Merlin helicopters.
OPERATIONAL : This class is primarily designed for ASW operations and is
capable of acting as OTC and helicopter control ship. Batch 3 have
facilities for Flag and staff. One Lynx normally embarked for peacetime
operations. Ships may be fitted with DEC laser dazzle device on operational
deployments. Batch 2: 1st Frigate Squadron. Batch 1: 2nd Frigate Squadron.
Batch 3: 8th Frigate Squadron.
Match 153

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 690
CLASS
: 6 AMAZON CLASS (TYPE 21)
HULLS
:
Name............. AMAZON
No............... F 169
Builders......... Vosper Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston
Laid down........ 6 Nov 1969
Launched......... 26 Apr 1971
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ACTIVE
F 171
Vosper Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston
23 July 1971
23 Nov 1972
17 June 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
AMBUSCADE
F 172
1 Sep 1971
18 Jan 1973
5 Sep 1975
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ARROW
F 173
28 Sep 1972
5 Feb 1974
29 July 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
ALACRITY
F 174
5 Mar 1973
18 Sep 1974
2 July 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
AVENGER
F 185
30 Oct 1974
20 Nov 1975
19 July 1978

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 360 wl; 384 oa x 41.7 x 19.5 (screws) (109.7;
117 x 12.7 x 5.9)
MAIN MACHINERY: COGOG; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines; 50000

shp; 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines for cruising; 9700 shp; 2 shafts;
5-bladed cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 30; 18 on Tynes. Range, miles: 4000 at 17 kts; 1200 at 30
kts
COMPLEMENT
MISSILES
SAM: Short Bros Seacat GWS 24 quad launcher {r2}; optical/radar guidance
to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg; sea-skimmer modification.
GUNS
2 or 4 Oerlikon 20 mm {r4}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Plessey STWS Mk 2 (2 triple) tubes {r5} (not in all
of the class). Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; anti-submarine;
warhead 35 kg (shaped charge); depth to 750 m (2460 ft).
2 Vickers Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers {r6}; Chaff to 1 km.
Combat data systems: CAAIS combat data system with Ferranti FM 1600B
computers. Marconi SCOT Satcoms {r7}; Links 10 and 14 (receive).
Fire control: Ferranti WSA-4 digital fire control system for gun and
Seacat.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Marconi Type 992R {r8}; E/F band.
Fire control: Two Selenia Type 912 {r9}; I/J band; range 40 km (22 nm).
SONARS
: Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification;
50 kHz.
Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 7/9 kHz.
HELICOPTERS
PROGRAMMES
: A contract was awarded to Vosper Thornycroft on 27 February
1968 for the design of a patrol frigate to be prepared in full
collaboration with Yarrow Ltd. This is the first custom built gas turbine
frigate (designed and constructed as such from the keel up, as opposed to
conversion) and the first RN warship designed by commercial firms for many
years.
MODERNISATION : During service life, GWS 50 Exocet, SCOT, STWS Mk 1 and
Lynx helicopter facilities added.
STRUCTURE
: Due to severe cracking in the upper deck structure large
strengthening pieces have been fixed to the ships' side at the top of the
steel hull as shown in the illustration. The addition of permanent ballast
to improve stability has increased displacement by about 350 tons. Further
hull modifications to reduce noise and vibration started in 1988 to
complete in all of the class by 1992.
OPERATIONAL : Form 4th Frigate Squadron (leader, Active).
Match 154
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
HULLS
EXOCET GROUP
: 1990-91
: UNITED KINGDOM
: FRIGATES
: 688
: 4 LEANDER CLASS
:
(Batch 2 T.A.)
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
Commissioned.............
Conversion completed.....
CLEOPATRA
F 28
HM Dockyard, Devonport
19 June 1963
25 Mar 1964
4 Jan 1966
Nov 1975
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
SIRIUS
F 40
HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
9 Aug 1963
22 Sep 1964
15 June 1966
Oct 1977
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
PHOEBE
F 42
Alex Stephen & Sons Ltd, Glasgow
3 June 1963
8 July 1964
15 Apr 1966
Apr 1977
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
ARGONAUT
F 56
Hawthorn Leslie Ltd, Hebburn-on-Tyne
27 Nov 1964
8 Feb 1966
17 Aug 1967
Mar 1980

DIMENSIONS
(109.7; 113.4 x 12.5 x 4.5; 5.8)
30000 shp; electrical generators; 440 v; 60 Hz ac; 1900 kW; 2 shafts. 2
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 266 (18 officers)
MISSILES
SAM: 2 Short Bros Seacat GWS 22 quad launchers {r2}; optical/radar
guidance to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead 10 kg; sea-skimmer modification.
GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm {r3}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 STWS 2 (2 triple) tubes {r4}.
Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11
km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 44 kg. Removed in F 28 and being taken out
of the others at refit.

1 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-tubed fixed Mk 36 launcher; IR flares and Chaff to
4 km (2.2 nm).
ESM: UA-8/9/13; radar warning.
ECM: Type 667/668; jammer.
Combat data systems: CAAIS action data automation. SCOT Satcom in some
{r6}; Link 10 and Link 14 (receive).
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Plessey Type 994 {r7}; E/F band.
Fire control: Plessey Type 903/904; I band (for Seacat) {r8}.
IFF: Type 1010 {r9}
SONARS
kHz.
Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 9 kHz.
Waverley Type 2031 {r10}; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Lynx HAS 3 (F 28 has no flight) {r11}.
Batches 2, 2A, 3A and 3B

PROGRAMMES
: This class whose construction extended over 10 years was an
improvement on the Type 12. As originally designed there were several
significant improvements - a helicopter, VDS and long-range air warning
radar being the most important. Since 1974 a number of conversions have
been put in hand. Batch 1 ships disposal list April 1989; Batch 3B also
being sold off although Ariadne may survive until 1991 as part of the
Dartmouth Training Squadron with Minerva.
MODERNISATION : Batch 3 conversion includes the provision of four Exocet
launchers, the Seawolf SAM system, improved sonar, Lynx helicopter, modern
EW equipment and STWS torpedo tubes. At the same time the 114 mm turret,
Seacat and Limbo are removed. A further conversion of four of Batch 2
(listed above as Batch 2 TA) and Arethusa has included the installation of
a towed array on the quarter-deck. As a result of this extra 70 tons of
top-weight the forward Seacat has been removed, the bridge 40 mm guns
replaced by 20 mm, the Exocet mountings have been lowered, boats have been
replaced by a Pacific 22 craft and small crane, the Type 965 radar aerial
removed and the STWS torpedo tubes first moved down a deck and now being
progressively removed. Marconi SCOT Satcom fitted to some. Close range gun
armament refits vary between ships in same Batch. Juno`s Batch 2 conversion
was halted. Converted in Rosyth as a training ship and now stripped of
missiles and most sensors.
STRUCTURE
: Batch 1: Y-100 machinery. Batch 2/2A: Y-136. Batch 3: Y-160.
Sales: Bacchante and Dido to New Zealand, the former on 1 October 1982
and Dido on 18 July 1983. Apollo and Diomede to Pakistan in 1988. Euryalus
and Arethusa put on the disposal list in April 1989 and may go to
Indonesia; Achilles in March 1990.
Match 155
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FRIGATES
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CLASS
HULLS
: 4 LEANDER CLASS
:
EXOCET GROUP (Batch 2)

Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
MINERVA
F 45
Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Newcastle
25 July 1963
19 Dec 1964
14 May 1966
Mar 1979
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
DANAE
F 47
16 Dec 1964
31 Oct 1965
7 Sep 1967
Sep 1980
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
JUNO
F 52
John I Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston
16 July 1964
24 Nov 1965
18 July 1967
Apr 1985
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
PENELOPE
F 127
Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Newcastle
14 Mar 1961
17 Aug 1962
31 Oct 1963
Jan 1982

DIMENSIONS
(109.7; 113.4 x 12.5 x 4.5; 5.8)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 248 (20 officers) (not F 52)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (not in F 52) {r1}; inertial
cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg.
SAM: 3 Shorts Seacat GWS 22 quad launchers (not in F 52) {r2}; radar
guidance to 5 km (2.7 nm); warhead HE; sea-skimmer; anti-ship capability.
GUNS
: 2 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 9 {r3}; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to
kg. To be replaced by 2 DES 30 B 30 mm.
2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 (midships or aft) (on deployment); 55~
2 Oerlikon 20 mm (Juno); 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km; weight
of shell 0.24 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 STWS 1 (2 triple) tubes {r4}.
Honeywell/Marconi Mk 46 Mod 2; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at
40 kts; warhead 45 kg. Being progressively removed.

ESM: UA-8/9 (not in F 52); radar warning.
ECM: Type 667/668 (not in F 52); jammer.

Combat data systems: CAAIS action data automation (not in F 52). SCOT
Satcom in some {r6}. Links 10 and 14 (receive).
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 966 (not in F 52) {r7}; A band.
Fire control: Two Plessey Type 903/904 (for Seacat) {r9}.
SONARS
kHz.
Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 7-9 kHz.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 Westland Lynx HAS 2/3 (not in F 52) {r10}.

PROGRAMMES
STRUCTURE
Match 156

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 689
CLASS
: 5 LEANDER CLASS
HULLS
:
BROAD-BEAMED GROUP (Batch 3A Conversions)
Name..................... ANDROMEDA
No....................... F 57
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
25 May 1966
24 May 1967
2 Dec 1968
Dec 1980
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
HERMIONE
F 58
Alex Stephen & Sons Ltd, Glasgow
6 Dec 1965
26 Apr 1967
11 July 1969
21 June 1983
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
JUPITER
F 60
Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun, Glasgow
3 Oct 1966
4 Sep 1967
9 Aug 1969
23 Oct 1983
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
SCYLLA
F 71
17 May 1967
8 Aug 1968
12 Feb 1970
7 Dec 1984
Name.....................
No.......................
Builders.................
Laid down................
Launched.................
CHARYBDIS
F 75
Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast
27 Jan 1967
28 Feb 1968
2 June 1969
6 Aug 1982

DIMENSIONS
(109.7; 113.4 x 13.1 x 4.5; 5.5)
30000 shp; electrical generators; 440 v; 60 kHz ac; 2500 kW; 2 shafts.
2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 38.7 kg/cm; 450~C
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 260 (19 officers)
MISSILES
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg.
SAM: British Aerospace 6-barrelled Seawolf GWS 25 Mod 0 {r2}; command
line-of-sight (CLOS) radar/TV tracking to 5 km (2.7 nm) at 2+ Mach; warhead
14 kg; 32 canisters.
GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 (third mounted aft in Hermione an
Charybdis) {r3}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km; weight of shell
0.24 kg.
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 STWS 2 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Marconi
Stingray; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 45 kts; warhead
35 kg.
ESM: UAA-1; intercept.

Combat data systems: CAAIS action data automation. SCOT Satcom in some
{r6}; Link 10 and 14 (receive).
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Marconi Type 967/968 {r7}; D/E band.
Fire control: Marconi Type 910 {r8}; I/J band (for Seawolf).
SONARS
kHz.
Plessey Type 2016; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS

PROGRAMMES
STRUCTURE
Match 157

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 689
CLASS
: 1 LEANDER CLASS
HULLS
:
BROAD-BEAMED GROUP (Batch 3B)
Name............. ARIADNE
No............... F 72
Builders......... Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun, Glasgow
Laid down........ 1 Nov 1969

Launched......... 10 Sep 1971
DIMENSIONS
(109.7; 113.4 x 13.1 x 4.5; 5.5)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 235 (15 officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: Shorts Seacat GWS 22 quad launcher {r1}; radar guidance to
5 km (3 nm); warhead HE; sea-skimmer; anti-ship capability.

GUNS
: 2 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/45 Mk 6 (twin) {r2}; 80~ elevation; 20
2 Oerlikon 20 mm/70 {r3}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;
1 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 (on after end of flight deck) {r4}; 55~
elevation; 1000 rounds/minute 2 km.
A/S mortars: 3-barrelled UK MoD Mortar Mk 10 {r5}; automatic loading;
range 1 km; warhead 92 kg.
ESM: UA-8/9 or UA-13; radar warning.
Fire control: MRS 3 system for 114 mm guns.
RADARS
: Air search: Marconi Type 966 {r7}; A band; AKE-1; long range.
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I/J band.
Fire control: Two Plessey Type 904 (for Seacat and 114 mm guns) {r9}.
SONARS
kHz.
Graseby Type 170B; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 15 kHz.
Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 7-9 kHz.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform only for 1 Westland Lynx HAS 3 {r10}.

PROGRAMMES

STRUCTURE
Match 158

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 692
CLASS
: 1 MINESWEEPER/MINEHUNTER (COASTAL)
HULLS
:
Name............. WILTON
No............... M 1116
Builders......... Vosper Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
2.5)
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
tons: 450 full load

feet (metres): 145 wl; 153 oa x 29.2 x 8.5 (44.2; 46.3 x 8.9 x
2 Napier Deltic 18-7A diesels; 3000 bhp; 2 shafts
37 (5 officers)
(6.5 nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96

kg.
RADARS
: Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 975; I/J band.
IFF: Cossar Type 955M.
SONARS
: Plessey Type 193M; hull-mounted; minehunting; 100/300 kHz.
PROGRAMMES
: The world's first GRP warship. Contract signed on 11 February
1970. Laid down 7 August 1970 and launched on 18 January 1972.
STRUCTURE
: Built to the existing minehunter design. Similar to the Ton
class and fitted with reconditioned machinery and equipment from the
scrapped Derriton. Twin active rudders (fitted with small propellers). Four
60 kW generators.
OPERATIONAL : Leader of 3rd MCM Squadron (Portsmouth).
Match 159
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:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
MINE WARFARE FORCES
691
CLASS
: 13 HUNT CLASS (MINESWEEPERS/MINEHUNTERS - COASTAL)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BRECON
M 29
21 Mar 1980
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
LEDBURY
M 30
11 June 1981
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CATTISTOCK
M 31
16 June 1982
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
COTTESMORE
M 32
Yarrow, Glasgow
24 June 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BROCKLESBY
M 33
3 Feb 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
MIDDLETON
M 34
Yarrow, Glasgow
15 Aug 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DULVERTON
M 35
4 Nov 1983
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BICESTER
M 36
20 Mar 1986
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CHIDDINGFOLD
M 37
10 Aug 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ATHERSTONE
M 38
30 Jan 1987
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HURWORTH
M 39
2 July 1985
Name............. BERKELEY
No............... M 40
Builders......... Vosper Thornycroft Ltd

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
QUORN
M 41
21 Apr 1989

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 187 wl; 197 oa x 32.8 x 9.5 (keel); 11.2
(screws)
(57; 60 x 10 x 2.9; 3.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Ruston-Paxman 9-59K Deltic diesels; 1900 bhp; Deltic
Type 9-55B (750 hp) for pulse generator and auxiliary drive; 3 Foden FD 12
Mk 7 200 kW diesel generators; 1 - 60 kW gas turbine generator; 2 shafts;
bow thruster
SPEED
: knots: 15 diesels; 8 hydraulic drive. Range, miles: 1500 at 12 k
COMPLEMENT
: 45 (6 officers)
GUNS
: 1 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm/75 DS 30B; 65~ elevation; 650 rounds/minu

shell 0.36 kg. Replaced Bofors 40 mm.
2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-CO1 (enhancement for Gulf patrols); 55~
2 - 7.62 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Wallop Barricade (enhancement for operational
patrols); 6 sets of triple barrels.
2 Irvin Replica RF; passive decoys.
ESM: MEL Matilda E (enhancement for operational patrols); Marconi Mentor A
(in some).
Combat data systems: CAAIS action data automation.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 193M (all except M 29 and M30); hull-mounted;
minehunting; 100/300 kHz.
Plessey Type 193M Mod 1 (M 29 and M 30 (remainder to be retrofitted or on
build)); hull-mounted; minehunting; 100/300 kHz.
Type 2059 addition to track PAP 104.
PROGRAMMES
: A class of MCM Vessels combining both hunting and sweeping
capabilities. Agreement of September 1979 provided for Yarrow Ltd equipping
their yard to build ships of this class. Last of the class launched 23
January 1988.
MODERNISATION : Ten PAP 105 were acquired in 1988-89 and may replace the
104s. They have a range of 600 m (1968 ft) down to 300 m (984 ft) depth and
a speed of 6 kts; weight 700 kg. 30 mm gun has replaced the Bofors 40 mm.
STRUCTURE
: Hulls of GRP.
OPERATIONAL : Two PAP 104 remotely controlled submersibles, MS 14 magnetic
loop, Sperry Towed Acoustic Generator and conventional Mk 8 Oropesa sweeps.
For operational deployments fitted with enhanced weapons systems, Inmarsat
Satcoms and some have the SCARAB remote control floating mine towing device
which helps the safe destruction of moored mines once they have been cut
from their moorings.
Match 160

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 692
CLASS
: 13 TON CLASS
HULLS
:
10 MINEHUNTERS
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BRERETON
M 1113
Richards Ironworks
9 July 1954
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BRINTON
M 1114
Cook Welton and Gemmell
4 Mar 1954
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GAVINTON*
M 1140
J S Doig (Grimsby) Ltd
14 July 1954
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HUBBERSTON
M 1147
Fleetlands Shipyards Ltd, London
14 Oct 1955
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
IVESTON
M 1151
Philip & Sons Ltd, Dartmouth
29 June 1955
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KEDLESTON
M 1153
William Pickersgill & Son
2 July 1955
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KELLINGTON
M 1154
William Pickersgill & Son
4 Nov 1955
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
KIRKLISTON*
M 1157
21 Aug 1954
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
NURTON
M 1166
21 Aug 1957
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SHERATON
M 1181
White's Shipyard Ltd, Southampton
24 Aug 1956
* Reserve
3 MINESWEEPERS - COASTAL
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CUXTON
M 1125
Camper and Nicholson Ltd, Gosport
13 Oct 1954
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
UPTON
M 1187
J I Thornycroft & Co, Southampton
24 July 1956
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SOBERTON
M 1200
Fleetlands Shipyards Ltd, Gosport
17 Sep 1957
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS

feet (metres): 153 x 28.9 x 8.2 (46.6 x 8.8 x 2.5)
2 Paxman Deltic 18A-7A diesels; 3000 bhp; 2 shafts
32 (5 officers) (CMS); 38 (5 officers) (CMH)
(5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.89

kg.
3 FN 7.62 mm MGs.
2 Oerlikon 20 mm (on deployment); 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2
km; weight of shell 0.24 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Plessey Shield 12-tubed Chaff launcher.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 193/193M (CMH); hull-mounted; minehunting; 100/300
kHz.
Echo sounders (all).
PROGRAMMES
: The survivors of a class of 118 built between 1953 and 1960,
largely as a result of lessons from the Korean War. John I Thornycroft & Co
Ltd, Southampton was the lead yard.
MODERNISATION : The majority has been fitted with `Cascover' nylon in place
of copper sheathing. In 1983-84 Iveston had an extensive refit to prolong
her life, Hubberston completed a similar refit in mid-1985, and Nurton in
1989.
STRUCTURE
: These ships have double mahogany hull on aluminium frames and
incorporate a considerable amount of non-magnetic material. Earlier vessels
had Mirrlees diesels, but later ships had Napier Deltic lightweight
diesels. All minehunters have Deltic and active rudders. Deltic
minesweepers have a generator in the main engine-room and two generators in
the generator-room, the remainder having a separate space for all
generators.
OPERATIONAL : Allocation: M 1147, 1151, 1166, 3rd MCM Squadron
(Portsmouth); M 1113, 1114 and 1153. 3rd MCMS (Rosyth); 1181, 1187, 1200
(Fishery Protection). M 1125, 1154 (Northern Ireland Squadron). Brereton
due for disposal in 1990.
Sales: Argentina (six in 1968), Australia (six in 1962), Ghana (one in
1964), India (four in 1956), Ireland (three in 1971), Malaysia (seven in
1960-68), South Africa (ten in 1958-59).
Match 161

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 693
CLASS
: 1 + 4 + (15) SANDOWN CLASS (MINEHUNTERS)
HULLS
:
Name............. SANDOWN
No............... M 101
Builders......... Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
INVERNESS
M 102
Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston
1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
CROMER
M 103
1991
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
WALNEY
M 104
1992
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BRIDPORT
M 105
1993
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
Voith-Schneider
SPEED
:

feet (metres): 172.9 x 34.4 x 6.9 (52.7 x 10.5 x 2.1)
2 Paxman Valenta 6-RP 200E diesels; 1500 hp;
propulsion; 3000 hp; 2 shafts; 2 bow thrusters
knots: 13 diesels; 6 electric drive. Range, miles: 3000 at 12 kt
COMPLEMENT
GUNS
: 1 Oerlikon/DES 30 mm/75 DS 30B; 65~ elevation; 650 rounds/minute
10 km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell

0.36 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Wallop Barricade (to be fitted for
deployment).
Combat data systems: Plessey Nautis M action data automation.
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 2093; VDS; dual high frequency; mine search and
classification.
PROGRAMMES
: A class designed for hunting and destroying mines and for
operating in deep and exposed waters. Complements the Hunt and River
classes. No sweeping capability. On 9 January 1984 the Vosper
Thornycroft design for this class was approved. First one ordered August
1985, laid down 2 February 1987, launched 18 April 1988. Four further ships
ordered 23 July 1987; Inverness launched 26 February 1990. Second batch of
five ordered in March 1990 but the programme has been slowed down by the
allocation of some RN hulls to Saudi Arabia.

STRUCTURE
: GRP hull. Combines vectored thrust units with bow thrusters and
Remote Control Mine Disposal System (RCMDS).
OPERATIONAL : ECA mine disposal system, two PAP 104 Mk 5. Racal Hyperfix.
Decca Navigation Mk 21.

Sales: Six to Saudi Arabia, first to be delivered in August 1991.
Match 162

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 693
CLASS
: 2 ASSAULT SHIPS (LPD)
HULLS
:
Name............. FEARLESS
No............... L 10
Builders......... Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast
Launched......... 19 Dec 1963
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
INTREPID
L 11
John Brown & Co (Clydebank) Ltd
19 Dec 1962
25 June 1964
11 Mar 1967
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 11060 standard; 12120 full load; 16950

dock flooded
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 500 wl; 520 oa x 80 x 20.5 (32 flooded) (152.4;
158.5 x 24.4 x 6.2 (9.8))
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 English Electric/David Brown geared turbines; 22000
shp; 2 shafts; 5-bladed propellers. 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 38.66
kg/cm; 454~C superheat.
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 550 (50 officers) plus 22 (3 officers) air group plus 88 (3
officers) RM
Military lift: 380-400 troops; overload 1000 troops; 15 MBTs; 7 - 3 ton
trucks; 20 ton trucks (specimen load)
Landing craft: 4 LCU Mk 9 (dock); 4 LCVP Mk 3 (davits)
MISSILES
: SAM: 2 Shorts Seacat GWS 20 quad launchers {r1}; optical
guidance to 5 km (2.7 nm).
GUNS
: 2 GE/GD 20 mm Mk 15 Vulcan Phalanx (L10); 6 barrels per launcher
3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
4 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm/75 GCM-AO3 (2 twin) {r2} (L 11); 80~ elevation;
2 km.
{r4}; Chaff to 1 km.
ESM: Marconi Mentor A; radar warning.
Combat data systems: Plessey Nautis M (L 10).
Fire control: GWS 20 optical directors for Seacat.
RADARS
: Surface search: Plessey Type 994 {r4}; E/F band.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for 5 Westland Sea King HC 4 {r5}.
PROGRAMMES
: In 1981 their impending deletion was announced - Intrepid in
1982 and Fearless in 1984. In February 1982 it was reported that they were
to be reprieved, a fortunate decision in view of the vital part played by
both in the 1982 Falklands' campaign. A replacement for one of the class
should be ordered in 1990-91 and the second in the mid-1990s.
MODERNISATION : Intrepid refitted 1984-85. Fearless completes refit in
April 1990 and is being fitted with two Vulcan Phalanx 20 mm gun
mountings.
STRUCTURE
: The two funnels are staggered across the beam of the ship.
Landing craft are floated through the open stern by flooding compartments
of the ship and lowering her in the water. They are able to deploy tanks,
vehicles and men and have seakeeping qualities much superior to those of
tank landing ships as well as greater speed and range. The helicopter
platform is also the deckhead of the dock.
OPERATIONAL : Each ship is fitted out as a Naval Assault Group/Brigade
Headquarters with an Assault Operations Room from which naval and military
personnel can mount and control the progress of an assault operation.
OPINION
: These ships are not in good enough condition to extend their
lives and a decision has been taken to replace them. The design will be
based on work already done by the consortia, which completed the survey in
1989.
Match 163

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: ROYAL YACHT
PAGE NUMBER : 695
HULLS
:
Name............. BRITANNIA
No............... A 00
Builders......... John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank
Laid down........ July 1952
Launched......... 16 Apr 1953
Measurement, tons: 5769 gross
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 412.2 x 55 x 17
(125.7 x 16.8 x 5.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: Single reduction geared turbines; 12000 shp; 2 shafts.
2 boilers
SPEED
: knots: 21; 22.5 trials. Range, miles: 2800 at 20 kts; 3200 at 18
kts; 3675 at 14 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 277 (21 officers)
RADARS
: Navigation: Two Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
COMMENT
: Designed for use by Her Majesty The Queen in peacetime as the
Royal Yacht but can be converted as a medium sized naval hospital ship.
Construction conformed to mercantile practice. Fitted with Denny-Brown
single fin stabilisers to reduce roll in bad weather from 20 to 6 degrees.

To pass under the bridges of the St. Lawrence Seaway when she visited
Canada, the top 20 ft of her mainmast and the radio aerial on her foremast
were hinged in November 1958 so that they could be lowered as required.
1984 refit included conversion to diesel fuel. Satnav fitted. Further refit
carried out at Devonport 1986-87 which will extend her life by 10-15 years.
Oil fuel, 330 tons (510 with auxiliary fuel tanks).
Match 164

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: DIVING SUPPORT SHIP
PAGE NUMBER : 695
CLASS
: 1 SEABED OPERATIONS VESSEL
HULLS
:
Name............. CHALLENGER
No............... K 07
Builders......... Scotts, Greenock
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 440 x 59 x 18 (134.1 x 18 x 5.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 5 Ruston 16 RKCZ diesels; 6200 hp; 2
Ruston 6 RKCZ diesels; 2010 hp; 2 Voith-Schneider cycloidal propellers aft;
3 bow thrusters
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 186
RADARS
SONARS
: Plessey Type 193M; hull-mounted; minehunting; 100/300 kHz.
HELICOPTERS : Platform for Sea King.
COMMENT
: Ordered 28 September 1979 after design contract of June 1977.
Launched 19 May 1981. Carries an LR 5 submersible for stern-launching plus
a diving bell or submerged recompression chamber lowered from well
amidships (moonpool) with a crane for recovering submerged objects. Dynamic
positioning system. During 1986-87 major work was undertaken by Thorn EMI
to replace and update the Saturation Diving System. This provides
accommodation for 12 divers in two pressurised chambers on board. Three men
at a time are then transferred under pressure to the diving chamber and
lowered to the target area. Further trials conducted 1988-89 to evaluate
the submersible and diving systems. This ship has so far proved to be poor
value for the money spent on her but there are now signs of a better
performance.
Match 165
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1990-91
UNITED KINGDOM
PATROL SHIPS
695
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ENDURANCE (ex-Anita Dan)

A 171
Krogerwerft, Rendsburg
Dec 1956

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 305 (including helicopter deck extension); 300
oa x 46 x 26
(93; 91.5 x 14 x 7.9)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Burmeister & Wain 550 VTBF diesel; 3220 hp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 142 (23 officers) including Royal Marine detachment
GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km; weig
of shell 0.24 kg.

RADARS
: Navigation: Two Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 Westland Lynx HAS 3.
PROGRAMMES
: Purchased from J Lauritzen Lines, Copenhagen. Strengthened for
operation in ice. Converted by Harland & Wolff, Belfast 1967-68 into an ice
patrol ship for southern waters.
MODERNISATION : Major refit at Devonport from 9 June 1986 including
conversion from DC to AC, rebuilding of flight deck and hangar to
accommodate two Lynx helicopters in place of Wasp and provision of two 9 m
survey launches. Life extension until late 1990s.
OPERATIONAL : Support ship and guard vessel for the British Antarctic
Survey. An unusual feature for one of HM ships is her hull painted a vivid
red for easy identification in the ice.
Match 166

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 695
CLASS
: 2 CASTLE CLASS (OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS Mk 2)
HULLS
:
Name............. LEEDS CASTLE
No............... P 258
Builders......... Hall Russell & Co Ltd
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
DUMBARTON CASTLE
P 265
Hall Russell & Co Ltd
26 Mar 1982
tons: 1427
feet (metres): 265.7 x 37.7 x 11.8 (81 x 11.5 x 3.6)
2 Ruston 12RKCM diesels; 5640 bhp; 2 cp propellers
COMPLEMENT
Marines
: 50 (7 officers) plus austerity accommodation for 25 Royal
GUNS
: 1 DES/Oerlikon Mk 1 30 mm/75; 80~ elevation; 650 rounds/minute t
10 km (5.4 nm); weight of shell 0.36 kg.

MINES
: Can lay mines.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Plessey Shield Chaff launchers.
Combat data systems: Racal CANE DEA-3 action data automation.
RADARS
: Surface search: Plessey Type 944 (P 265); E/F band.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for operating Westland Sea King.
PROGRAMMES
: Started as a private venture. Ordered from Hall Russell and Co
Ltd, Aberdeen 8 August 1980. Leeds Castle launched 29 October 1980;
Dumbarton Castle 3 June 1981.
STRUCTURE
: Design includes an ability to lay mines in war. Inmarsat
commercial Satcom terminals fitted. 40 mm gun replaced by 30 mm.
OPERATIONAL : Operate under Commodore Minor War Vessels.
Match 167

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 696
CLASS
: 7 ISLAND CLASS (OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS)
HULLS
:
Name............. ANGLESEY
No............... P 277
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
ALDERNEY
P 278
6 Oct 1979
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
JERSEY
P 295
15 Oct 1976
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GUERNSEY
P 297
28 Oct 1977
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
SHETLAND
P 298
14 July 1977
Name............. ORKNEY
No............... P 299

Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
4.5)
MAIN MACHINERY:
kW; 1 shaft
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
GUNS
LINDISFARNE
P 300
3 Mar 1978

feet (metres): 176 wl; 195.3 oa x 36 x 15 (53.7; 59.5 x 11 x
2 Ruston RKCM 12-cyl diesels; 4380 hp; generators; 3160
39
: 1 Bofors 40 mm Mk 3. 1 DES/Oerlikon 30 mm/75 Mk 1 (P 297). 2 FN
mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Orange Crop; intercept.
Combat data systems: Racal CANE DEA-1 action data automation.
RADARS
PROGRAMMES
: Order for first five announced 11 February 1975. Order placed
2 July 1975. Two more of class ordered 21 October 1977.
STRUCTURE
: The earlier ships of this class were retrofitted and the
remainder built with enlarged bilge keels to damp down their motion in
heavy weather. Fitted with stabilisers and water ballast arrangement.
OPERATIONAL : Operate under Commodore Minor War Vessels on Fishery
Protection duties for MAFF. Can carry small RM detachment and two Avon Sea
Rider semi-rigid craft with 85 hp motor, for boarding.
Match 168

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: PATROL SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 696
CLASS
: 1 OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL
HULLS
:
Name............. SENTINEL (ex-Seaforth Warrior)
No............... P 246
Builders......... Husumwerft, Husum
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 1710 standard
Measurement, tons: 934 gross; 324 net; 745 dwt
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 198.4 x 43.7 x 14.8 (60.5 x 13.3 x 4.5)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Atlas MAK `V' 12-cyl diesels; 7700 hp; 2 cp propellers
SPEED
: knots: 14
COMPLEMENT
: 32
GUNS
: 3 FN 7.62 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC Mk 36.
RADARS
COMMENT
: Acquired 1983. Commissioned in Royal Navy 14 January 1984 for
Falkland Islands patrol duties. Previous owners British Linen Bank Ltd,
managed by Seaforth Maritime. Ice strengthened. Bow thruster; carries 550
tons fuel. Converted by Tyne Ship Repair Co Refitted at Rosyth in 1987

prior to replacing Wakeful as Clyde patrol ship monitoring AGI activity in
the North West approaches and support ship for submarines on work-up.
Match 169

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: LIGHT FORCES
PAGE NUMBER : 696
CLASS
: 3 PEACOCK CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
HULLS
:
Name............. PEACOCK
No............... P 239
Builders......... Hall Russell, Aberdeen
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PLOVER
P 240
20 July 1984
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
STARLING
P 241
10 Aug 1984

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 204.1 x 32.8 x 8.9 (62.6 x 10 x 2.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Crossley Pielstick 18 PA6V 280 diesels; reverse
reduction gear boxes; 14000 bhp; retractable Schottel auxiliary drive;
181 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
GUNS
: 1 - 3 in (76 mm)/62 OTO Melara compact; 85~ elevation; 85
4 FN 7.62 mm MGs.
Fire control: British Aerospace Sea Archer for 76 mm gun.
RADARS
PROGRAMMES
: This class replaced the elderly Ton class in Hong Kong, the
colony's government paying 75 per cent of the cost. All ordered 30 June
1981. Peacock launched 1 December 1982, Plover on 12 April 1983, Starling
on 11 September 1983. All sailed for Hong Kong September 1984-July 1985.
STRUCTURE
: Carry two Sea Riders and a Fast Pursuit craft. Have telescopic
cranes, loiter drive and replenishment at sea equipment.
Sales: Swallow and Swift sold to Ireland 21 November 1988.
Match 170

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: SURVEY SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 698
CLASS
: 1 IMPROVED HECLA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. HERALD
No............... A 138
Builders......... Robb Caledon, Leith
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 259.1 x 49.2 x 16 (79 x 15.4 x 4.9)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric drive; 3 Paxman 12 YJCZ diesels; 2434 hp;
1 electric motor; 2000 shp; 1 shaft; bow thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 128 (12 officers)
GUNS
: Provision for 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
RADARS
HELICOPTERS : 1 Westland Lynx HAS 2/3.
COMMENT
: A later version of the Hecla class design. Laid down 9 November
1972. Launched 4 October 1973. Fitted with Hydroplot Satellite

navigation system, computerised data logging, gravimeter, magnetometer,
sonars, echo-sounders, an oceanographic winch, passive stabilisation tank
and two 35 ft surveying motor-boats. Opposite number of HMS Endurance in
South Atlantic. Completed refit in January 1988 with a strengthened and
extended flight deck for Lynx. Conducted trials of Scarab remote controlled
mine clearance device in the Gulf where she relieved Abdiel as MCM Support
Ship in mid-1988, returning home in April 1989. She is now working in the
North Norwegian Sea.
Match 171

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM
SHIP TYPE
: SURVEY SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 698
CLASS
: 2 HECLA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. HECLA
No............... A 133
Builders......... Yarrow & Co, Blythswood
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
HECATE
A 137
Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun
20 Oct 1965

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 260.1 x 49.1 x 15.4 (79.3 x 15 x 4.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric drive; 3 Paxman Ventura 12-cyl Vee
turbocharged
thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
GUNS
RADARS
HELICOPTERS
diesels; 3840 bhp; 1 electric motor; 2000 shp; 1 shaft; bow

:
:
:
:
:

115 (13 officers) plus 6 scientists
Provision for 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
Platform for light type.
COMMENT
: The first Royal Navy ships to be designed with a combined
oceanographical and hydrographic role. Of merchant ship design and similar
in many respects to the Royal Research ship Discovery. The hull is
strengthened for navigation in ice. The fore end of the superstructure
incorporates a Land Rover garage and the after end a helicopter hangar with
adjacent flight deck. Equipped with chartroom, drawing office and
photographic studio; two laboratories, dry and wet; electrical, engineering
and shipwright workshops, large storerooms, two 9 m surveying motor-boats
and an oceanographic winch. Air-conditioned throughout. Third ship Hydra
sold to Indonesia in 1986. Hecate due for disposal in December 1990.
Match 172

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED KINGDOM - RFA
SHIP TYPE
: SMALL FLEET TANKERS (AOL)
PAGE NUMBER : 700
CLASS
: 5 ROVER CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. GREEN ROVER
No............... A 268
Builders......... Swan Hunter, Hebburn-on-Tyne
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GREY ROVER
A 269
Swan Hunter, Hebburn-on-Tyne
10 Apr 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BLUE ROVER
A 270
Swan Hunter, Hebburn-on-Tyne
15 July 1970
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
GOLD ROVER
A 271
Swan Hunter, Wallsend-on-Tyne
22 Mar 1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
BLACK ROVER
A 273
Swan Hunter, Wallsend-on-Tyne
23 Aug 1974

Measurement, tons: 6692 (A 271, 273), 6822 (remainder) dwt; 7510 gross;
3185 net
DIMENSIONS
(140.6 x 19.2 x 7.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16PA4 diesels; 15360 bhp; 1 shaft; cp
propeller; bow thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 49 (A 268, 269-270); 54 (A 271, 273)
Cargo capacity: 6600 tons fuel
GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Vickers Corvus launchers. 2 Plessey Shield
launchers.
1 Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.
RADARS
HELICOPTERS : Platform for Westland Sea King HAS 5 or HC 4.
COMMENT
: Small fleet tankers designed to replenish HM ships at sea with
fuel, fresh water, limited dry cargo and refrigerated stores under all
conditions while under way. No hangar but helicopter landing platform is
served by a stores lift, to enable stores to be transferred at sea by
`vertical lift'. Capable of HIFR. Siting of Satcom aerial varies. A 268-270
re-engined 1973-74. A 271 employed on training duties at Portland. A 268
was laid up in reserve (at 30 days notice for sea) as a cost saving measure
but is now back in service replacing Appleleaf.
Match 173

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 701
CLASS
: 0 + 2 FORT VICTORIA CLASS
HULLS
:
Name............. FORT VICTORIA
No............... A 387
Builders......... Harland & Wolff
Laid down........ 4 Apr 1988
Launched......... Mar 1990
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
FORT GEORGE
A 388
Swan Hunter Shipbuilders, Wallsend
9 Mar 1989
1991
late 1992

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 667.7 x 93.5 x 32.0
(203.5 x 28.5 x 9.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Crossley SEMT-Pielstick PC2 6V-400 16-cyl diesels;
23904 hp; 6 Ruston 8 RKCZ diesel generators; 12070 hp; 2 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 20
COMPLEMENT
: 125 RFA plus 72 permanent RN plus 77 temporary RN
Cargo capacity: 12505 cu m liquids; 6234 cu m solids
MISSILES
: SAM: British Aerospace Seawolf GWS 26 Mod 1 VLS; command
line-of-sight (CLOS) radar/TV tracking to 6 km (3.3 nm) at 2.5 Mach;

warhead 14 kg; 32 canisters.
GUNS
: 4 Lawrence Scott 30 mm/75 Mk 1.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Plessey Shield Chaff/IR launchers. Graseby Type
182; towed torpedo decoy.
ESM: Marconi UAG Mentor; intercept.
Combat data systems: Dowty Sema SSCS Satcom.
RADARS
: Air search: Plessey Type 996; 3D; E/F band.
Fire control: Two Marconi Type 911; I/Ku band.
HELICOPTERS
: Hangar space for 3 Westland Sea King/EH 101 helicopters.
PROGRAMMES
: The requirement for these ships is to provide fuel and stores
support to the Fleet at sea. Fort Victoria ordered 23 April 1986 and
Fort George on 18 December 1987. The original plan was for six of this
class. In view of the cost this now seems unlikely and unarmed variants may
be built instead.
STRUCTURE
: Four dual purpose abeam replenishment rigs for simultaneous
transfer of liquids and solids. Stern refuelling. Repair facilities for EH
101 helicopters.
OPERATIONAL : Two helicopter spots. There is a requirement to provide an
emergency landing facility for Sea Harriers.
OPINION
: Combined civilian and naval manning on this scale is
cost-effective in accountancy terms. Its operational efficiency has not yet
been judged.
Match 174

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 701
CLASS
: 2 FORT GRANGE CLASS (AFS(H))
HULLS
:
Name............. FORT GRANGE
No............... A 385
Builders......... Scott-Lithgow, Greenock
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
FORT AUSTIN
A 386
Scott-Lithgow, Greenock
11 May 1979

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 603 x 79 x 28.2
(183.9 x 24.1 x 8.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Sulzer RND90 8-cyl diesel; 23200 bhp; 1 shaft; bow
thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 127 RFA plus 45 RN plus 36 RNSTS (civilian supply staff)
Cargo capacity: 3 - 10 ton cranes; 3 - 5 ton cranes; 3500 tons armament,
naval and victualling stores in 4 holds of 12800 cu m
GUNS
:
COUNTERMEASURE:
RADARS
:
HELICOPTERS :
2 Oerlikon GAM-BO3 20 mm (2 more to be fitted aft).

2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled launchers (upper bridge).
4 Westland Sea King HAS 5.
COMMENT
: Ordered in November 1971. Fitted with a helicopter flight-deck
and hangar, thus allowing not only for vertical replenishment but also a
base for Force ASW helicopters. Fort Grange launched 9 December 1976; Fort
Austin launched 9 March 1978. ASW stores for helicopters carried on
board. Emergency flight deck on the hangar roof.
Match 175

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 702
CLASS
: 2 REGENT CLASS (AFS(H))
HULLS
:
Name............. RESOURCE
No............... A 480
Builders......... Scotts Shipbuilding & Eng Co, Greenock
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
REGENT
A 486
Harland & Wolff, Belfast
6 June 1967

Measurement, tons: 18029 gross; 9300 dwt
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 640 x 77.2 x 28.5
(195.1 x 23.5 x 8.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 AEI steam turbines; 20000 shp; 2 shafts. 2 boilers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 134 RFA plus 37 RNSTS
GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (fitted for service in South Atlantic).
RADARS
: Navigation: Two Kelvin Hughes; I band.
COMMENT
: Ordered on 24 January 1963. They have lifts for armaments and
stores, seven advanced replenishment rigs and helicopter platforms for
transferring loads at sea. A number of the seven holds are temperature
controlled to increase cargo storage life. Helicopter not carried but
hangar and full flight deck facilities are fitted. Designed from the outset
as Fleet Replenishment Ships. Air-conditioned. Resource was launched at
Greenock on 11 February 1966, Regent at Belfast on 9 March 1966.
Match 176

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AVIATION TRAINING SHIP
PAGE NUMBER : 703
HULLS
:
Name............. ARGUS (ex-Contender Bezant)
No............... A 135
Builders......... CNR Breda, Venice, Italy
Dimension, feet (metres): 574.5 x 99.7 x 27
(175.1 x 30.4 x 8.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Lindholmen SEMT-Pielstick 18PC2.5V diesels; 23400
bhp; 3 diesel generators; 1200 kW each; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 79 RFA plus 38 permanent RN plus 137 RN aircrew
Cargo capacity: 3500 tons dieso; 1100 tons aviation fuel
GUNS
: 2 Oerlikon/DES 30 mm.
2 Oerlikon GAM-BO3 20 mm.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Seagnat Chaff launchers. Type 182; torpedo
decoy.
ESM: Thorn EMI Guardian; radar warning.
Combat data systems: Racal CANE DEB-1 data automation. Inmarsat Satcom
communications.
RADARS
: Air search: Type 994 MTI; E/F band.
Air/surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.
Navigation: Racal Decca Type 994; I band.
SONARS
: Type 182.
Fixed wing aircraft: Provision to transport 12 British Aerospace Sea
Harrier FRS 1.
HELICOPTERS : 6 Westland Sea King HAS 5 or similar.
PROGRAMMES
: Ro-ro container ship whose conversion for her new task was
begun by Harland and Wolff in March 1984 and completed on 3 March 1988.
Purchase price approx pds18 million; conversion approx pds45 million which
included full contractor responsibility for equipment, trials and setting
to work. Dedication ceremony 1 June 1988. Relieved Engadine in early 1989.
STRUCTURE
: Uses former ro-ro deck as hangar with four sliding WT doors
able to operate at a speed of 10 m per minute. Can replenish other ships
underway. One lift port midships, one abaft funnel. Domestic facilities are
very limited if she is to be used in the Command support role. Flight deck
is 372.4 ft (113.5 m) long and has a 5 ft thick concrete layer on its lower
side. First RFA to be fitted with a command system.
OPERATIONAL : Not as heavily armed as Fort Victoria will be but similar
advantage is being taken of the cost effectiveness of mixed civilian and
naval manning.
Match 177

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: LOGISTIC LANDING SHIPS (LSLs)
PAGE NUMBER : 703

HULLS
:
Name............. SIR BEDIVERE
No............... L 3004
Builders......... Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn-on-Tyne
Laid down........ Oct 1965
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SIR GERAINT
L 3027
Alex Stephen, Glasgow
June 1965
26 Jan 1967
12 July 1967
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SIR PERCIVALE
L 3036
Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn-on-Tyne
Apr 1966
4 Oct 1967
23 Mar 1968
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SIR TRISTRAM
L 3505
Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn-on-Tyne
Feb 1966
12 Dec 1966
14 Sep 1967

5800 full load (Sir Tristram)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 412.1; 441.1 (Sir Tristram) x 59.8 x 13
(125.6; 134.4 x 18.2 x 4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Mirrlees 10-ALSSDM 10-cyl diesels; 9400 bhp; 2 shafts;
bow thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 65 (21 officers); 50 (Sir Tristram)
Military lift: 340 troops (534 hard lying); 16 MBTs; 34 mixed vehicles;
120 tons POL; 30 tons ammunition; 1 - 20 ton crane; 2 - 4.5 ton cranes. Sir
Tristram has increased capacity for 20 helicopters (11 tank deck and 9
vehicle deck)
GUNS
: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm.
RADARS
HELICOPTERS : Platforms to operate Gazelle AH 1 or Lynx AH 1/7.
COMMENT
: Fitted for bow and stern loading with drive-through facilities
and deck-to-deck ramps. Facilities provided for on-board maintenance of
vehicles and for laying out pontoon equipment. Mexeflote self-propelled
floating platforms can be strapped one on each side. Carries 850 tons oil
fuel. On 8 June 1982 Sir Tristram was severely damaged off the Falkland
Islands. Tyne Shiprepairers were given a contract to repair and modify her.
This included lengthening by 29 ft, an enlarged flight deck capable of
taking Chinooks and a new bridge. The aluminium superstructure was replaced
by steel and the provision of new communications, an EMR, Satcom, new
navigation systems and helicopter control radar greatly increase her
effectiveness. Completed 9 October 1985. The first three are to be
modernised to the same standard as Sir Tristram with SLEPs in the 1990s.
Match 178

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: LOGISTIC LANDING SHIPS (LSLs)
PAGE NUMBER : 703
HULLS
:
Name............. SIR GALAHAD
No............... L 3005
Builders......... Swan Hunter Shipbuilders, Wallsend
Laid down........ 12 May 1985
Launched......... 13 Dec 1986
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 461 x 64 x 14.1
(140.5 x 19.5 x 4.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Mirrlees Blackstone diesels; 13320 bhp; 2 shafts; cp
propellers
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 49 (17 officers)
Military lift: 343 troops (537 hard-lying); 18 MBT; 20 mixed vehicles;
ammunition, fuel and stores; 1 - 25 ton crane; 3 smaller cranes
GUNS
: 2 Bofors 40 mm.
3 Oerlikon 20 mm GAM-BO3.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Plessey Shield launchers.
Combat data systems: Racal CANE data automation.
RADARS
HELICOPTERS : 1 Westland Sea King HC 4.
COMMENT
: Ordered on 6 September 1984 as a replacement for Sir Galahad,
sunk as a war grave after air attack at Bluff Cove, Falkland Islands on 8
June 1982. Has bow and stern ramps with a visor bow gate.
Match 179
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1990-91
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STRATEGIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)
721
26 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LAFAYETTE and JAMES MADISON CLASSES (SSBN)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LAFAYETTE
SSBN 616
General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)
17 Jan 1961
8 May 1962
23 Apr 1963
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
SSBN 617
26 June 1961
18 Aug 1962
27 June 1963
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JAMES MONROE
SSBN 622
Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co
31 July 1961
4 Aug 1962
7 Dec 1963
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WOODROW WILSON
SSBN 624
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
13 Sep 1961
22 Feb 1963
27 Dec 1963
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HENRY CLAY
SSBN 625
23 Oct 1961
30 Nov 1962
20 Feb 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DANIEL WEBSTER
SSBN 626
28 Dec 1961
27 Apr 1963
9 Apr 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JAMES MADISON*
SSBN 627
5 Mar 1962
15 Mar 1963
28 July 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TECUMSEH
SSBN 628
1 June 1962
22 June 1963
29 May 1964
AA
Name............. DANIEL BOONE*

No............... SSBN 629
Builders......... Mare Island Naval Shipyard

Laid down........ 6 Feb 1962

F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JOHN C CALHOUN*
SSBN 630
4 June 1962
22 June 1963
15 Sep 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ULYSSES S GRANT
SSBN 631
18 Aug 1962
2 Nov 1963
17 July 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
VON STEUBEN*
SSBN 632
4 Sep 1962
18 Oct 1963
30 Sep 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CASIMIR PULASKI*
SSBN 633
12 Jan 1963
1 Feb 1964
14 Aug 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
STONEWALL JACKSON*
SSBN 634
4 July 1962
30 Nov 1963
26 Aug 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN*
SSBN 640
25 May 1963
5 Dec 1964
22 Oct 1965
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
SIMON BOLIVAR*
SSBN 641
17 Apr 1963
22 Aug 1964
29 Oct 1965
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
KAMEHAMEHA
SSBN 642
2 May 1963
16 Jan 1965
10 Dec 1965
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GEORGE BANCROFT*
SSBN 643
24 Aug 1963
20 Mar 1965
22 Jan 1966
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LEWIS AND CLARK

SSBN 644
29 July 1963
21 Nov 1964
22 Dec 1965
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JAMES K POLK
SSBN 645
23 Nov 1963
22 May 1965
16 Apr 1966
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GEORGE C MARSHALL
SSBN 654
2 Mar 1964
21 May 1965
29 Apr 1966
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HENRY L STIMSON*
SSBN 655
4 Apr 1964
13 Nov 1965
20 Aug 1966
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

SSBN 656
24 Aug 1964
14 Aug 1965
15 June 1966
AA
Name............. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY*

No............... SSBN 657
Builders......... General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)

Laid down........ 5 Dec 1964
Launched......... 23 Apr 1966

F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MARIANO G VALLEJO*
SSBN 658
7 July 1964
23 Oct 1965
16 Dec 1966
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WILL ROGERS
SSBN 659
20 Mar 1965
21 July 1966
1 Apr 1967
AA
* = Trident modified
Displacement, tons: 6650 light surfaced;
7250 standard surfaced; 8250 dived
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 425 x 33 x 31.5
(129.5 x 10.1 x 9.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled S5W
reactor; 2 geared turbines; 15000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 143 (13 officers)
MISSILES
: SLBM: 16 Lockheed Trident 1 (C4) (in 12 of the class); stellar
inertial guidance to 7400 km (4000 nm); thermonuclear warhead of 8 MIRV of
100 kT or 6 MARV of 100 kT; CEP 450 m.
16 Lockheed Poseidon (C3) (in remainder); stellar inertial guidance to
4630 km (2500 nm); thermonuclear warhead of 14 MIRV of 40 kT or 10 MIRV of
100 kT; CEP 450 m.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) Mk 65 bow tubes. Gould Mk 48; wire-guided
(option); active/passive homing to 50 km (27 nm)/38 km (21 nm) at 40/55
kts; warhead 267 kg; depth to 900 m (2950 ft).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Emerson Electric Mk 2; torpedo decoy.
ESM: WLR-8; intercept.
Fire control: Mk 113 Mod 9 torpedo fire control system. Mk 88 missile
control system.
RADARS
: Surface search/navigation/fire control: BPS 11A or BPS 15; I/J
band.
SONARS
: EDO BQR 7; passive search.
Western Electric; BQR 15; passive towed array.
Raytheon BQR 19; active for navigation; high frequency.
Honeywell BQR 21 (Dimus); passive array.
Raytheon BQS 4; active search and classification.
PROGRAMMES
: The first four (SSBN 616, 617, 619, 620) were authorised in
the FY 1961 shipbuilding programme with five additional submarines (SSBN
622-626) in a supplemental. SSBN 627-636 (ten) in the FY 1962, SSBN 640-645
(six) in the FY 1963, and SSBN 654-659 (six) in the FY 1964. In early 1986,
on commissioning of Alaska SSBN 732, Sam Rayburn had her missile tubes
plugged in order to keep within limits of the SALT agreement and has
converted to a `moored nuclear reactor training submarine'. Later in the

year Nathan Hale and Nathan Greene were decommissioned. Andrew Jackson and
John Adams paid off in 1989 and James Monroe and Henry Clay are to follow
in 1990. Henry Clay may follow Sam Rayburn as a second moored training
ship.
MODERNISATION : The first eight submarines of this class were fitted with
the Polaris A-2 missile (1500 nm range) and the next 23 with the Polaris
A-3 missile (2500 nm range). All were then fitted with Poseidon between
1970 and 1977. Between 24 September 1978 and 10 December 1982 twelve were
converted to launch Trident I missiles. The conversion included minor
modifications to the launcher and to the ballasting of the submarine to
accommodate the greater weight of the Trident missile as well as extensive
modifications to the installed fire control, instrumentation and missile
checkout subsystems to support the increased sophistication of the longer
range missile. Francis Scott Key served as a sea-going test bed for the
testing phase. She completed her trials role and returned to her deterrent
mission on 20 October 1979 as the first SSBN to deploy with the Trident I
missile.
STRUCTURE
: Benjamin Franklin and subsequent submarines of this class have
been fitted with quieter machinery and are considered as a separate class.
All SSBNs have diesel-electric stand-by machinery, snorts, and òutboard'
auxiliary propeller for emergency use. The nuclear cores inserted during
the late 1960s and early 1970s provide energy for approximately 400000
miles. Diving depth is approx 300 m (984 ft).
OPERATIONAL : Three Mk 2 Mod 4 Ship's Inertial Navigation System (SINS) are
fitted. Navigation data produced by SINS can be provided to each missile's
guidance package until the instant the missile is fired. All fitted with
navigational satellite receivers. Most of the class have two alternating
crews designated `Blue' and `Gold'. Each crew does a 70 day patrol and
partially assists during the intermediate 30 day refit alongside a tender.
A 22-23 month refit is required every six years. Trident fitted SSBNs of
this class are based at King's Bay, Georgia.
Match 180

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SHIP TYPE
: ATTACK SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 723
CLASS
: 37 STURGEON CLASS (SSN)
HULLS
:
Name............. STURGEON
No............... SSN 637
Laid down........ 10 Aug 1963
Launched......... 26 Feb 1966
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WHALE
SSN 638
General
27 May
14 Oct
12 Oct
AA
Dynamics (Quincy)
1964
1966
1968
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TAUTOG
SSN 639
Ingalls
27 Jan
15 Apr
17 Aug
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GRAYLING
SSN 646
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
12 May 1964
22 June 1967
11 Oct 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
POGY
SSN 647
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
4 May 1964
3 June 1967
15 May 1971
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ASPRO
SSN 648
Ingalls
23 Nov
29 Nov
20 Feb
PA
Shipbuilding Corp
1964
1967
1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SUNFISH
SSN 649
General
15 Jan
14 Oct
15 Mar
AA
Dynamics (Quincy)
1965
1966
1969
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PARGO
SSN 650
3 June 1964
17 Sep 1966
5 Jan 1968
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
QUEENFISH
SSN 651
Newport News S B & D D Co
11 May 1964
25 Feb 1966
6 Dec 1966
PA
Name............. PUFFER
No............... SSN 652
Shipbuilding Corp
1964
1967
1968
Builders......... Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

Laid down........ 8 Feb 1965
Launched......... 30 Mar 1968

F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
RAY
SSN 653
1 Apr 1965
21 June 1966
12 Apr 1967
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SAND LANCE
SSN 660
15 Jan 1965
11 Nov 1969
25 Sep 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LAPON
SSN 661
Newport
26 July
16 Dec
14 Dec
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GURNARD
SSN 662
San Francisco NSY (Mare Island)
22 Dec 1964
20 May 1967
6 Dec 1968
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HAMMERHEAD
SSN 663
29 Nov 1965
14 Apr 1967
28 June 1968
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SEA DEVIL
SSN 664
12 Apr 1966
5 Oct 1967
30 Jan 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
GUITARRO
SSN 665
9 Dec 1965
27 July 1968
9 Sep 1972
News S B & D D Co
1965
1966
1967
F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HAWKBILL
SSN 666
12 Sep 1966
12 Apr 1969
4 Feb 1971
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BERGALL
SSN 667
General
16 Apr
17 Feb
13 June
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SPADEFISH
SSN 668
21 Dec 1966
15 May 1968
14 Aug 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SEAHORSE
SSN 669
13 Aug 1966
15 June 1968
19 Sep 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
FINBACK
SSN 670
26 June 1967
7 Dec 1968
4 Feb 1970
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PINTADO
SSN 672
27 Oct 1967
16 Aug 1969
11 Sep 1971
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
FLYING FISH
SSN 673
30 June 1967
17 May 1969
29 Apr 1970
AA
Name............. TREPANG
No............... SSN 674
Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)

1966
1968
1969

Laid down........ 28 Oct 1967
Launched......... 27 Sep 1969

F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BLUEFISH
SSN 675
13 Mar 1968
10 Jan 1970
8 Jan 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BILLFISH
SSN 676
20 Sep 1968
1 May 1970
12 Mar 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DRUM
SSN 677
20 Aug 1968
23 May 1970
15 Apr 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ARCHERFISH
SSN 678
19 June 1969
16 Jan 1971
17 Dec 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SILVERSIDES
SSN 679
13 Oct 1969
4 June 1971
5 May 1972
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WILLIAM H BATES (ex-Redfish)

SSN 680
Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton)
4 Aug 1969
11 Dec 1971
5 May 1973
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BATFISH
SSN 681
9 Feb 1970
9 Oct 1971
1 Sep 1972
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TUNNY
SSN 682
Ingalls
22 May
10 June
26 Jan
PA
Shipbuilding (Litton)
1970
1972
1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PARCHE
SSN 683
Ingalls
10 Dec
13 Jan
17 Aug
PA
Shipbuilding (Litton)
1970
1973
1974
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CAVALLA
SSN 684
4 June 1970
19 Feb 1972
9 Feb 1973
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
L MENDEL RIVERS
SSN 686
26 June 1971
2 June 1973
1 Feb 1975
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
RICHARD
SSN 687
Newport
19 Oct
12 Jan
16 Aug
PA
B RUSSELL
News S B & D D Co
1971
1974
1975
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 4250; 4460 standard; 4780; 4960 dived (see Structure)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 302.2; 292 x 31.8 x 28.9
(92.1; 89 x 9.7 x 8.8) (see Structure)
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled S5W reactor; 2
steam turbines; 15000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 107 (12 officers)
MISSILES
: SLCM: GDC Tomahawk (TLAM-N); land attack; Tercom aided inertial
navigation system (TAINS) to 2500 km (1400 nm) at 0.7 Mach; altitude 15-100
m; nuclear warhead 200 kT; CEP 80 m. There are also two versions (TLAM C
and D) with either a single 454 kg HE warhead or a single warhead with
submunitions; range 900 km (485 nm); CEP 10 m.
SSM: GDC Tomahawk (TASM); anti-ship; inertial guidance; active
radar/anti-radiation homing to 460 km (250 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 454 kg.
By 1991 75% of the attack submarine force will be equipped and certified
for Tomahawk.
McDonnell Douglas Harpoon; active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9
Mach; warhead 227 kg (84A) or 258 kg (84B/C).
A/S: Goodyear SUBROC; inertial guidance to 55 km (30 nm) at 1.0 Mach;
warhead 1 kT nuclear depth bomb. To be phased out by September 1990.

TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) Mk 63 tubes midships. Gould Mk 48;
wire-guided (option); active/passive homing to 50 km (27 nm)/38 km (21 nm)
at 40/55 kts; warhead 267 kg; depth to 900 m (2950 ft).
Total of 23 weapons, for example 4 Harpoon, 4 Tomahawk and 15 torpedoes.
Up to 8 Tomahawk can be carried in most of the class in place of other
weapons.
ESM: WLQ-4; radar warning.
Fire control: Mk 117 torpedo fire control system.
RADARS
: Surface search/navigation/fire control: Sperry BPS 15 or Raytheo
BPS 14; I/J band.
SONARS
: IBM BQQ 5 (SSN 678 onwards) or Raytheon BQQ 2; passive/active
search and attack; low frequency.
EDO BQS 8 or Raytheon BQS 14A; ice detection; high frequency.
Raytheon BQS 13; active/passive array.
BQR 15; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.
STRUCTURE
: These submarines are slightly larger than the Permit class and
can be identified by their taller sail structure and the lower position of
their diving planes on the sail (to improve control at periscope depth).
Sail height is 20 ft 6 in above deck. Sail-mounted diving planes rotate to
vertical for breaking through ice when surfacing in arctic regions. SSN
678-684, 686 and 687 are 10 feet longer than remainder of class to
accommodate BQQ 5 sonar and electronic gear. Under FY 1982 programme
Cavalla was converted at Pearl Harbor in August-December 1982 to have a
secondary amphibious assault role by carrying a Swimmer Delivery Vehicle
(SDV). Archerfish, Silversides, Tunny and L Mendel Rivers are similarly
equipped. William H Bates, Hawkbill, Pintado, Richard B Russell and others
have been modified to carry and support the Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue
Vehicles (DSRV). See section on Deep Submergence Vehicles for additional
DSRV details. Silversides and Richard B Russell carry Bustle prototype
communications buoy in container abaft the sail. Diving depth is 400 m
(1320 feet). Acoustic tiles are fitted.
OPERATIONAL : Operational life is expected to be 30 years.
Match 181

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: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: ATTACK SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 726
CLASS
: 2 ETHAN ALLEN CLASS (SSN)
HULLS
:
Name............. SAM HOUSTON
No............... SSN 609
Builders......... Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co
Laid down........ 28 Dec 1959
Launched......... 2 Feb 1961
F/S.............. PA
Name............. JOHN MARSHALL
No............... SSN 611

Builders......... Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
4 Apr 1960
15 July 1961
21 May 1962
AA

DIMENSIONS
(125 x 10.1 x 9.8)
General Electric geared turbines; 15000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 132/126 (12 officers)
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. 8 Gould Mk 48.
Fire control: Mk 112 torpedo fire control system.
RADARS
: Surface search: Sperry BPS 15; I/J band.
SONARS
: EDO BQR 7; passive search.
EDO BQS 4; passive/active search and attack.
Western Electric BQR 15; passive towed array.
Raytheon BQR 19; active close-range detection; high frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: First authorised in FY 1959 and five built as SSBNs. Not
considered worth converting to Poseidon and in the FY 1981 budget, funds
were included to convert them to SSNs. Only two remain in service.
STRUCTURE
: Both modified as Àmphibious Transports' at Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard, September 1983-September 1985 to carry Swimmer Delivery Vehicles
(SDVs). This also included additional troop berthing for up to 67
commandoes, removal of some missile tube bases, conversion of others as
air-locks and stowage for equipment. Life expectancy, late 1990s. Diving
depth, 300 m (984 ft).
Match 182

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: ATTACK SUBMARINES
PAGE NUMBER : 727
CLASS
: 10 PERMIT CLASS (SSN)
HULLS
:
Name............. PERMIT
No............... SSN 594
Builders......... Mare Island Naval Shipyard
F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
BARB
SSN 596
9 Nov 1959
12 Feb 1962
24 Aug 1963
F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HADDO
SSN 604
New York Shipbuilding Corp
9 Sep 1960
18 Aug 1962
16 Dec 1964
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JACK
SSN 605
16 Sep 1960
24 Apr 1963
31 Mar 1967
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TINOSA
SSN 606
24 Nov 1959
9 Dec 1961
17 Oct 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GUARDFISH
SSN 612
New York Shipbuilding Corp
28 Feb 1961
15 May 1965
20 Dec 1966
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
FLASHER
SSN 613
General
14 Apr
22 June
22 July
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GREENLING
SSN 614
15 Aug 1961
4 Apr 1964
3 Nov 1967
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GATO
SSN 615
General
15 Dec
14 May
25 Jan
AA
Name............. HADDOCK

1961
1963
1966

1961
1964
1968
No............... SSN 621

Builders......... Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
24 Apr 1961
21 May 1966
22 Dec 1967
PA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3750 (3800, 613-615) standard; 4300 (4242, 613-615)

(4470, 605) dived
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 278.5 x 31.7 x 28.4; 292.2 (613-615); 297.4
(605)
(84.9 x 9.6 x 8.7); 89.1 (613-615); 90.6 (605)
steam turbines, 15000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 127 (13 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon can be embarked.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 21 in (533 mm) Mk 63 tubes midships, angled at 10 degrees
from centreline. Gould Mk 48; wire-guided (option); active/passive homing
to 50 km (27 nm)/38 km (21 nm) at 40/55 kts; warhead 267 kg; depth to 900 m
(2950 ft).
ESM: WLR-1; radar intercept.
Fire control: Mk 117 torpedo fire control system replacing Mk 113.
RADARS
: Surface search/navigation/fire control: BPS 11/15; I/J band.
SONARS
: Raytheon BQQ 3; passive/active search and attack; low frequency.
Being replaced by BQQ 5 during refits.
Raytheon BQS 14; active mine and ice close-range detection; high frequency.
BQR 15; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: The lead ship of the class, Thresher (SSN 593), was authorised
in the FY 1957 new construction programme. Thresher was lost off the coast
of New England on 10 April 1963 while on post-overhaul trials.
STRUCTURE
: These submarines have a modified `tear-drop' hull design. Their
bows are devoted to sonar and their four torpedo tubes are amidships,
angled out, two to port and two to starboard. Flasher, Gato and Greenling
were modified during construction, fitted with SUBSAFE features (which were
incorporated in the remainder of the class), heavier machinery, and larger
sail structures. Jack was fitted with two propellers on one shaft (actually
a single shaft within a sleeve-like shaft) and a contra-rotating turbine
without a reduction gear. Both innovations were designed to reduce
operating noises. This arrangement provided a 10 per cent increase in power
efficiency, but no increase in speed. The arrangement was not a success and
was removed. Diving depth probably reduced due to age.
OPERATIONAL : Planned decommissioning schedule was held up because of
delays in the Improved Los Angeles class programme but Pollack paid off in
January 1989, Plunger and Dace in late 1989/early 1990 and Barb is the next
to go in August 1990. Six more are to be decommissioned in FY 1991.
Match 183

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
: 728
: 5 + 3 NIMITZ CLASS (CVN)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
NIMITZ
CVN 68
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
22 June 1968
13 May 1972
3 May 1975
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DWIGHT D EISENHOWER
CVN 69
15 Aug 1970
11 Oct 1975
18 Oct 1977
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CARL VINSON
CVN 70
11 Oct 1975
18 Mar 1980
26 Feb 1982
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
CVN 71
13 Oct 1981
27 Oct 1984
25 Oct 1986
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
CVN 72
3 Nov 1984
13 Feb 1988
11 Nov 1989
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GEORGE WASHINGTON
CVN 73
25 Aug 1986
Sep 1990
July 1992
Bldg
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JOHN C STENNIS
CVN 74
Dec 1990
1994
1995
Bldg
Name............. UNITED STATES
No............... CVN 75
Builders......... Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
Aug 1992
1996
1997
Bldg
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 72916 (CVN 68- 70), 73973 (CVN 71) light;
91487 (CVN 68-70), 96386 (CVN 71), 102000 (CVN 72) full load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 1040 pp; 1092 x 134 x 37 (CVN 68-70); 38.7 (CVN
71); 39 (CVN 72)
(317; 332.9 x 40.8 x 11.3; 11.8; 11.9)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 1092; 779.8 (angled) x 252
(332.9; 237.7 x 76.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 pressurised-water cooled A4W/A1G nuclear reactors; 4
geared steam turbines; 260000 shp; 4 emergency diesels; 8000 kW; 4
shafts
SPEED
: knots: 30+
COMPLEMENT
: 3184 (203 officers); 2800 aircrew (366 officers); Flag 70 (25
officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: 3 Raytheon GMLS Mk 29 octuple launchers; NATO Sea Sparrow;
semi-active radar homing to 14.6 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; warhead 30 kg.

GUNS
: 4 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6-barre
Mk 15 (3 in CVN 68 and 69); 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6- barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm). SSTDS (torpedo defence system).
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 29 (WLR 8 radar warning and SLQ 17AV jammer and deception
system). To be replaced by SLQ-32(V)4 in retrofit.
Combat data systems: NTDS/ACDS naval tactical and advanced combat
direction systems; Links 4A, 11 and 14. Link 16 in due course. JOTS, POST,
CVIC, TESS UMM-1(V)1, SSQ-82. SATCOMS SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF), WSC-6 (SHF),
USC-38 (EHF).
Fire control: 3 Mk 91 MFCS directors.
RADARS
: Air search: ITT SPS 48E; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).
Raytheon SPS 49(V)5; C/D band; range 457 km (250 nm).
Surface search: Norden SPS 67V; G band.
CCA: SPN 41, SPN 42, SPN 43B, SPN 44 (CVN 68-70); SPN 43B, SPN 44, 2 SPN
46 (CVN 70-73); J/K/E/F band.
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64(V)9; I/J band. Marconi LN 66 (CVN 70- 73); I/J
band.
Fire control: Six Mk 95; I/J band (for SAM). 1 Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band.
Tacan: URN 25.
Fixed wing aircraft: Notional air wing including: 20 F14 Tomcat; 20 F/A-18
Hornet; 6 EA-6B Prowler; 20 A-6E Intruders (includes some KA-6D tankers); 5
E-2C Hawkeye; 10 S-3A/B Viking. See Shipborne Aircraft section.
HELICOPTERS : 6 SH-3G/H/SH 60F Sea King.
PROGRAMMES
: The lead ship for this class and the world's second
nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was ordered 9 years after the first such
ship, Enterprise (CVN 65). Nimitz was authorised in FY 1967, Dwight D
Eisenhower in FY 1970, Carl Vinson in FY 1974, Theodore Roosevelt in FY
1980 and Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in FY 1983. The builders are
the only US shipyard now capable of constructing large, nuclear-propelled
surface warships.
In the FY 1988 budget the Navy sought $1.441 billion for long-lead
items for two additional Nimitz class carriers. The principal rationale for
the request was that advancing the dates for construction of these two new
carriers would save almost $2 billion by ensuring a level work load at
Newport News Shipbuilding, rather than causing the work force to be reduced
as construction of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington neared completion.
Subsequently, Congress took the unexpected action of including $6.325

billion in the FY 1988 budget for their construction, even though actual
outlays would not reach their highest levels until 1994-96. Construction
contracts were awarded in June 1988.
STRUCTURE
: Damage control measures include sides with system of full and
empty compartments (full compartments can contain aviation fuel),
approximately 2.5 in Kevlar plating over certain areas of side shell, box
protection over magazine and machinery spaces. Aviation facilities include
four lifts, two at the forward end of the flight deck, one to starboard
abaft the island and one to port at the stern. There are four steam
catapults (C13-1) and four (or three) Mk 7 Mod 3 arrester wires. Launch
rate is one every 20 seconds. The hangar can hold less than half the full
aircraft complement, deckhead is 25.6 ft. Aviation fuel, 9000 tons.
Tactical Flag Command Centre for Flagship role.
OPERATIONAL : Multi-mission role of àttack/ASW'. From CVN 70 onwards ships
have an A/S control centre and A/S facilities; CVN 68 and 69 will be back
fitted.
Endurance of 16 days for aviation fuel (steady flying). 13 years'
theoretical life for nuclear reactors (CVN 68-70); 15 years' (CVN 71-73);
800000 to 1 million miles between refuelling.
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EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 734
CLASS
: 1 ENTERPRISE CLASS (CVN)
HULLS
:
Name............. ENTERPRISE
No............... CVN 65
Builders......... Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Laid down........ 4 Feb 1958
Launched......... 24 Sep 1960
F/S.............. PA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 73502 light; 75700 standard; 93970 full
load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 1123 x 133 x 39
(342.3 x 40.5 x 11.9)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 1088 x 252 (331.6 x 76.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled A2W nuclear
reactors; 4 Westinghouse geared steam turbines; 280000 shp; 4 emergency
diesels; 8000 kW; 4 shafts
SPEED
: knots: 33
COMPLEMENT
: 3215 (171 officers); 2480 aircrew (358 officers); Flag 70 (25
officers)
MISSILES

GUNS
Mk 15; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.

flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm). SSTDS (Surface Ship Torpedo Defence
System).
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 29 (WLR 8 radar warning and SLQ 17AV jammer and deception
system). SLQ 32(V)4 to be retrofitted.
USC-38 (EHF).
RADARS
: Air search: ITT SPS 48C; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).
Surface search: Norden SPS 67; G band.
CCA: SPN 41, 2 SPN 42A, SPN 43A; SPN 44; SPN 46; J/K/E/F band.
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64(V)9; I/J band.
Fire control: Six Mk 95; I/J band (for SAM). Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band.
Tacan: URN 25.
Fixed wing aircraft: Notional air wing including: 20 F14 Tomcat; 20 F/A-18
PROGRAMMES
: Authorised in FY 1958 and launched only 31 months after her
keel was laid down. Underwent a refit/overhaul at Puget Sound Naval SY,
Bremerton, Washington from January 1979 to March 1982 and is to receive
`complex overhaul' from 1993-96, the CVN's equivalent of SLEP. $1.4
billion provided in FY 1990 budget for a 42 month overhaul including
refuelling.
MODERNISATION : Enterprise was completed without any armament in an effort
to hold down construction costs. Space for Terrier missile system was
provided. Mk 25 Sea Sparrow BPDMS subsequently was installed in later 1967
and this has been replaced by first two and then three Mk 29 and
supplemented with three 20 mm Mk 15 CIWS. A re-shaping of the island took
place in her 1979-82 refit. This included the removal of the mast and dome
(which carried obsolete ECM gear) which were replaced with a mast similar
to that of the Nimitz class. The `billboards' of the SPS 32 and 33 radars
were removed and replaced by the antennas of SPS 48C and 49 radars on the
new mast.
STRUCTURE
: Built to a modified Forrestal class design. Enterprise was the
world's second nuclear-powered warship (the cruiser Long Beach was
completed a few months earlier). The first of the eight reactors installed
in Enterprise achieved initial criticality on 2 December 1960, shortly
after the carrier was launched. After three years of operation during which
she steamed more than 207000 miles, Enterprise was refuelled from
November 1964 to July 1965. Her second set of cores provided about
300000 miles steaming. The eight cores initially installed cost $64
million; the second set cost about $20 million. Refuelled again in 1970
the third set of cores lasted for eight years until replaced in 1979-82
overhaul. There are two reactors for each of the ship's four shafts. The
eight reactors feed 32 heat exchangers. Aviation facilities include four
deck edge lifts, two forward and one each side abaft the island. There are
four 295 ft C 13 Mod 1 catapults. Hangars cover 216000 sq ft with 25 ft
deck head. Aviation fuel, 8500 tons.
OPERATIONAL : 12 days' aviation fuel for intensive flying.
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1990-91
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
730
4 KITTY HAWK and JOHN F KENNEDY CLASSES (CV)
AMERICA @P730A.PCX |
JOHN F. KENNEDY @P730B.PCX |
JOHN F. KENNEDY (LINE DRAWING) @P730C.PCX
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
KITTY HAWK
CV 63
New York Shipbuilding Corp, Camden, NJ
27 Dec 1956
21 May 1960
29 Apr 1961
SLEP/AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CONSTELLATION
CV 64
New York Naval Shipyard
14 Sep 1957
8 Oct 1960
27 Oct 1961
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
AMERICA
CV 66
9 Jan 1961
1 Feb 1964
23 Jan 1965
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JOHN F KENNEDY
CV 67
22 Oct 1964
27 May 1967
7 Sep 1968
AA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 60100 standard; 81123 full load (CV 63)

60100 standard; 81773 full load (CV 64)
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 1062.5 (CV 63); 1072.5 (CV 64); 1047.5 (CV 66);
1052 (CV 67) x 130 x 37.4
(323.6; 326.9; 319.3; 320.6 x 39.6 x 11.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 4 Westinghouse geared turbines;
280000 shp; 4 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 2930 (155 officers); aircrew 1782 (280 officers) (except CV
67); aircrew 2279 (329 officers) (CV 67); Flag 70 (25 officers)
MISSILES

GUNS

System). SLQ-36 Nixie.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 29 (WLR 8 and SLQ 17) in CV 63-66; SLQ 17 and SLQ 26 in CV
67; WLR 3, WLR 11; combined radar warning, jammer and deception system.
SLQ-32(V)4 to be retrofitted in all.
USC-38 (EHF).
RADARS
: Air search: ITT SPS 48C/E; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10F or Norden SPS 67; G band.
CCA: SPN 41, 2 SPN 42 (not in CV 67), SPN 43A; SPN 44; SPN 46 (CV 67
only); J/K/E/F band.
Navigation: Raytheon SPN 64(V)9; I band.
Fire control: Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band. 6 Mk 95; I/J band (for SAM).
Tacan: URN 25.
SONARS
: Fitted for SQS 23 (CV 66-67).
Fixed wing aircraft: Notional air wing including: 20 F14 Tomcat; 20 FA-18
PROGRAMMES
: Kitty Hawk was authorised in FY 1956, Constellation in FY
1957, America in FY 1961, and John F Kennedy in FY 1963.
MODERNISATION : Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP): Kitty Hawk is
expected to complete her SLEP in February 1991, and Constellation to
commence hers in July 1990 and to complete it in early 1993. Kennedy and
America tentatively are to follow Constellation in that order; however,
with extensive budget cuts looming, and no certainty as to the number of
carriers to remain active, only time will tell whether these ships will be
modernised as planned (see commentary on SLEP at head of Aircraft Carrier
section). $643.3 million was included in the FY 1990
shipbuilding/conversion budget for procurement of materials required for
Constellation SLEP. Despite the uncertain future, $113.1 million is being
sought in FY 1991 for materials to be utilised in Kennedy SLEP.
STRUCTURE
: These ships were built to an improved Forrestal design and are
easily recognised by their island structure being set farther aft than the
superstructure in the four Forrestal class ships. They have two deck-edge
lifts forward of the superstructure, a third lift aft of the structure, and
the port-side lift on the after quarter. This arrangement considerably
improves flight deck operations. Four C13 steam catapults (with one C13-1
in America and Kennedy) and four arrester wires. John F Kennedy and America
have stern anchors as well as bow anchors because of their planned bow
sonar domes. All have a small radar mast abaft the island. They are painted
black between flight deck and bridge to mask jet exhaust stains. Aviation
fuel of 5882 tons are carried.
Match 186
EDITION
COUNTRY
: 1990-91
SHIP TYPE
: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 732
CLASS
: 4 FORRESTAL CLASS (CV)
HULLS
:
Name............. FORRESTAL
No............... CV 59
Builders......... Newport News S B & D D Co
Launched......... 11 Dec 1954
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SARATOGA
CV 60
16 Dec 1952
8 Oct 1955
14 Apr 1956
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
RANGER
CV 61
2 Aug 1954
29 Sep 1956
10 Aug 1957
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
INDEPENDENCE
CV 62
1 July 1955
6 June 1958
10 Jan 1959
PA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 59060 (CV 59- 60), 60000 (CV 61-62) standard;
79250 (CV 59), 80383 (60), 81163 (61), 80643 (62) full
load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 1086 (CV 59); 1063 (CV 60); 1071 (CV 61-62) x
130 x 37 (331; 324; 326.4 x 39.6 x 11.3)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 1047 x 250.3 (CV 59-60); 270 (CV 61-62)
(319.1 x 76.3; 82.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 4 Westinghouse geared
turbines; 260000 shp (CV 59); 280000 shp (remainder); 4 shafts. CV
60 and later ships have an improved steam plant; increased machinery weight
of the improved plant is more than compensated for by increased performance
and decreased fuel consumption. CV 59 boilers are 600 psi (41.7 kg/cm);
1200 psi (83.4 kg/cm) in other ships
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 2900 (154 officers); aircrew 2279 (329 officers); Flag 70 (25
officers)
MISSILES

GUNS

System).
ESM/ECM
: WLR 1, WLR 3, WLR 11, SLQ 26; combined radar warning, jammer and
deception systems. SLQ-32(V)3 (CV 62). SLQ-32(V)4 to be retrofitted.

USC-38 (EHF).
Fire control: 3 Mk 91 Mod 3 MFCS directors.
RADARS
: Air search: ITT SPS 48C; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).
CCA: SPN 41, 2 SPN 42, SPN 43A, SPN 44; J/K/E/F band.
Navigation: Raytheon SPN 64(V)9; I band.
Fire control: 6 Mk 95 (for SAM); I/J band. 1 Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band.
Tacan: URN 25.
Fixed wing aircraft: Notional air wing including: 20 F- 14; 20 F/A 18; 20
A-6E (includes some KA-6D tankers); 4 EA-6B; 10 S-3A/B; 4 E-2C. See
Shipborne Aircraft section.
HELICOPTERS : 6 SH-3H/SH 60F Sea King.
PROGRAMMES
: Forrestal was the world's first aircraft carrier built after
the Second World War. The Forrestal design drew heavily from the aircraft
carrier United States (CVA 58) which was cancelled immediately after being
laid down in April 1949. Forrestal was authorised in FY 1952, Saratoga
followed in FY 1953, Ranger in FY 1954 and Independence in FY 1955.
MODERNISATION : Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP): The Navy's
aircraft carrier Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP) began with three
ships of the Forrestal class. Saratoga from October 1980 to February 1983,
Forrestal January 1983 to 20 May 1985, and Independence April 1985 to May
1988. Ranger, the fourth ship of the class, is scheduled to receive a
complex overhaul starting in early 1993 and completing in mid-1995. If this
schedule is followed, and if the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (which
completed the others) is to be closed, a site for the overhaul must be
determined later.
The four after 5 in guns were removed from Forrestal late in 1967 and a
single BPDMS launcher for Sea Sparrow missiles was installed forward on the
starboard side. Two Mk 25 BPDMS launchers fitted in Independence in 1973
with the subsequent removal of all 5 in guns, Saratoga in 1974, Forrestal
in 1976. These have been replaced by three Mk 29 GMLS launchers during SLEP
and they have also been fitted in Ranger.
STRUCTURE
: The Forrestal class ships were the first aircraft carriers
designed and built specifically to operate jet- propelled aircraft.
Forrestal was redesigned early in construction to incorporate
British-developed angled flight deck and steam catapults. These were the
first US aircraft carriers built with an enclosed bow area to improve
seaworthiness. Other features include armoured flight deck and advanced
underwater protection and internal compartmentation to reduce effects of
conventional and nuclear attack. Mast configurations differ. Funnel height
of Forrestal and Independence increased by 10 ft in 1980. Aviation
facilities include four 72 x 50 ft (21.9 x 15.2 m) lifts with capacity
of 99000 lb (45 tons), four steam catapults (2 C7 and 2 C 11 in 59-60,
4 C7 in 61 and 4 C 13 in 62) and four arrester wires. During SLEP the port
forward elevator in Independence was moved to the port quarter. Aviation
fuel, 5500 tons.
OPERATIONAL : One of the class, Independence, will replace Midway in 1991
based in Japan. Another one may take on the training role from Lexington,
in due course.
Match 187

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 735
CLASS
: 1 MIDWAY CLASS (CV)
HULLS
:
Name............. MIDWAY
No............... CV 41
Builders......... Newport News S B & D D Co
Laid down........ 27 Oct 1943
Launched......... 20 Mar 1945
F/S.............. PA
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 1006.5 x 140 x 34.3
(306.8 x 42.7 x 10.5)
turbines; 212000 shp; 4 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 2506 (127 officers); aircrew 1854 (225 officers); Flag 70 (25
officers)
MISSILES
: SAM: 2 Raytheon BPDMS Mk 25 octuple launchers; NATO Sea Sparrow;

GUNS
ESM: WLR 1, WLR 10, WLR 11; radar warning.
ECM: SLQ 17; jammer and deception system.
Combat data systems: NTDS naval tactical data system; Links 4A, 11 and 14.
JOTS, POST, TESS UMM-1(V)1. SATCOMS SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF), WSC-6 (SHF), USC-38
(EHF).
Fire control: 2 Mk 91 MFCS.
RADARS
: Air search: ITT SPS 48C/E; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).
CCA: SPN 41, 2 SPN 42, SPN 43A, SPN 44; J/K/E/F band.
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64(V)9; I band.
Fire control: Two Mk 115; I/J band (for SAM).
Tacan: URN 25.
Fixed wing aircraft: Typically 36 F/A 18; 14 A-6E (including some KA-6D
tankers); 4 EA-6B; 4 E-2C. See Shipborne Aircraft section.
HELICOPTERS : 6 SH-3H/SH 60F Sea King.
PROGRAMMES
: The original three carriers of this class were the largest US
warships constructed during the Second World War. Midway has been
homeported at Yokosuka, Japan, since October 1973; she is the only US
aircraft carrier to be based overseas.
MODERNISATION : Extensively modernised. The main conversion (1955-57) gave
her angled flight deck, steam catapults, an enclosed bow, new electronics,
and new lift arrangement with one lift forward and one aft of island on
starboard side and third lift outboard on port side aft. Midway's last
modernisation resulted in an increase in draught which meant that her
elevators were frequently engulfed in spray. To increase her buoyancy $30
million was spent on providing blisters on either side 600 x 10 ft. The
result was an increase in buoyancy, a decrease in spray problems, a much

snappier roll and an increase in problems of aircraft recovery in a quarter
sea. Further corrective action would mean changing the shape of the
blisters.
STRUCTURE
: Built to the same design with an original standard displacement
of 45000 tons, this class were the first US aircraft carriers with an
armoured flight deck and the first US warships with a designed width too
large to enable them to pass through the Panama Canal. Two C13 steam
catapults. Three deck edge elevators. Three arrester wires.
OPERATIONAL : Sister ship Coral Sea decommissioned in April 1990 and it is
anticipated that Midway may soon follow, having first been replaced in
Japan by Independence in 1991.
Match 188

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
PAGE NUMBER : 735
CLASS
: 1 INTREPID CLASS (AVT)
HULLS
:
Name............. LEXINGTON
No............... AVT 16
Builders......... Bethlehem Steel Co, Quincy, Mass
Launched......... 26 Sep 1942
F/S.............. AA
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 889.1 x 103 x 31.2
(271 x 31.4 x 9.5)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 889 x 192 approx (271 x 58.5)
SPEED
: knots: 30+. Range, miles: 18000 at 12 kts
COMPLEMENT
: 1456 (74 officers)
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 40; B/C band.
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10; G band.
CCA: SPN 43; SPN 35.
Tacan: URN 25.
Fixed wing aircraft: None assigned.
PROGRAMMES
: Lexington was originally an Essex class carrier. She was
extensively modernised in the 1950s. Reclassified as an ASW Support Carrier
(CVS) in 1962, she became the Navy's training aircraft carrier, based in
Pensacola, in December 1962. She was reclassified CVT in 1969 and AVT in
1978, and will continue as the Navy's training carrier for the immediate
future but will be relieved in the early 1990s. Her remaining sister ships,
Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) and Oriskany (CVA 34), were deleted from the
Navy's rolls in 1989.

MODERNISATION : Modernised under several programmes to increase ability to
operate more advanced aircraft. Have angled flight deck. Three elevators
fitted; `Pointed' centreline lift forward between catapults, deck-edge lift
on port side at leading edge of angled deck, and deck-edge lift on
starboard side aft of island structure. Two C-11 steam catapults.
STRUCTURE
: Armour: As originally designed; 2.5-4 in side belt; 2.5-3 in
hangar deck; 1.5 in flight deck and main deck.
Match 189

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: BATTLESHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 736
CLASS
: 4 IOWA CLASS
PICTURE
: IOWA @P736.PCX
HULLS
:
Name............. IOWA
No............... BB 61
Builders......... New York Navy Yard
Launched......... 27 Aug 1942
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
NEW JERSEY
BB 62
Philadelphia Navy Yard
16 Sep 1940
7 Dec 1942
23 May 1943
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MISSOURI
BB 63
New York Navy Yard
6 Jan 1941
29 Jan 1944
11 June 1944
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WISCONSIN
BB 64
Philadelphia Navy Yard
25 Jan 1941
7 Dec 1943
16 Apr 1944
AA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 887.2 x 108.2 x 38
(270.4 x 33 x 11.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 600 psi; 4 geared turbines
(General Electric in BB 61 and BB 63, Westinghouse in BB 62 and BB 64);
212000 shp; 4 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 1518 (65 officers); marines 40 (2 officers)
MISSILES
: SLCM/SSM: 32 GDC Tomahawk (8 quad) {r1}; combination of (a) land
attack (TLAM-N); TAINS (Tercom aided navigation system) to 2500 km (1400

nm) at 0.7 Mach; altitude 15-100 m (49.2-328.1 ft); warhead nuclear 200 kT;
CEP 80 m; or warhead 454 kg (TLAM-C) or submunitions (TLAM- D); range 1300
km (700 nm); CEP 10 m.
(b) anti-ship (TASM); inertial guidance; active radar and anti-radiation
16 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (4 quad) {r2}; active radar homing to 130 km
(70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.
GUNS
: 9 USN 16 in (406 mm)/50 (3 triple) Mk 7 {r3}; 45~ elevation; 2
rounds/minute to 38 km (20.8 nm); weight of shell 1225 kg AP or 862 kg HC.
Extended range shell is being developed for bomblet munitions and to cover
inland targets. 34 spare 16 in barrels are stored ashore. 1220 rounds
embarked.
12 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 (6 twin) Mk 28 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 15
rounds/minute to 17 km (9.3 nm) anti- surface; 13 km (7 nm) anti-aircraft;
4 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6- barrelled Mk
15 {r5}; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km. Block 1 in BB 64; remainder
being updated.
4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm). SLQ 25 Nixie; towed torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32V(3); combined radar warning, jammer and deception system.
Combat data systems: Links 11 and 14 receive only. SATCOM {r6} SRR-1, WSC
3 (UHF), USC 38 (EHF).
Fire control: SWG-3 for Tomahawk WCS. SWG-1 for Harpoon LCS. 2 Mk 38 GFCS
(for 16 in guns) with 1 Mk 40 standby director and 2 Mk 48 Bombardment
computers. 4 Mk 37 GFCS (one with improved fire control radar) (for 5 in
guns).
RADARS
: Air search: Raytheon SPS 49(V)1 or 5 {r7}; C/D band; range 457 k
(250 nm).
Surface search: Norden SPS 67(V); G band.
Fire control: Three Western Electric Mk 25 Mod 3 {r9}; I/J band (for 3 Mk
37).
Two Western Electric Mk 13 {r10}; I/J band (for Mk 38).
Western Electric SPG 53F {r11}; I/J band (for 1 Mk 37).
Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band.
Tacan: URN 25. IFF Mk XII AIMS UPX 29.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform for up to 4 SH-2F but no hangar {r12}.
PROGRAMMES
: New Jersey entered the Long Beach Naval shipyard on 1 October
1981 and recommissioned on 28 December 1982. She began her first
operational deployment in March 1983, was deployed off Central America and
later, off Lebanon. Under original plans Iowa was to recommission on 14
July 1984 but in December 1983 the need to relieve New Jersey in the
Mediterranean caused a reprogramming and the date was advanced to 8 April
1984. Missouri activated at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, was completed in
April 1986 for commissioning on 10 May 1986. Wisconsin was towed from
Philadelphia to Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans in the summer of 1986 for
preparation for her modernisation, and later that year to Ingalls
Shipbuilding in Pascagoula for its completion. She was recommissioned 22

October 1988, and completed fitting out in February 1989.
MODERNISATION : Reactivation plan included installation of the SLQ-32
electronic warfare system; addition of an SPS-49 air search radar, complete
modernisation of all other existing electronic and communications
equipment; updating of accommodation; converting the ships to Navy

distillate fuel; the removal of four twin 5 in/38 gun mounts, the fitting
of eight quadruple Mk 143 Tomahawk cruise missile launchers; the
installation of four quadruple Harpoon launch canisters; the addition of
four Phalanx 20 mm CIWS mounts; reshaping of the fantail to accommodate the
open storage of three helicopters (LAMPS 3) while leaving the helicopter
pad vacant for the operation of a fourth; the modification of existing
systems to meet current sewage and lighting standards. In addition, the
ULQ- 6 system on the control tower is removed as well as the crane aft and
the mainmast. A quadruple lattice mast is installed between number one
funnel and the control tower to handle the radars and other electronic
equipment. Israeli Aircraft Industries RPV drone used successfully by Iowa
for surveillance and is now fitted in all. Only one aircraft can be
operated at a time but four can be stowed on deck.
STRUCTURE
: The main armour belt consists of Class A steel armour 12.1 in
thick tapering vertically to 1.62 in; a lower armour belt aft of Turret No.
3 to protect propeller shafts is 13.5 in; turret faces are 17 in; turret
tops are 7.25 in; turret backs are 9.5 in; barbettes have a maximum of 17.3
in of armour; second deck armour is 6 in; and the three-level conning
tower sides are 17.5 in with an armoured roof 7.25 in (the conning tower
levels are pilot house navigation bridge and flag-signal bridge).
OPERATIONAL : On 19 April 1989, an explosion in Iowa`s 16 in B gun turret
caused the death of 47 officers and men. Although the cause of the
explosion is uncertain, the most likely explanation, according to the Naval
investigation report, is that a detonating device had been placed between
powder bags in the gun's magazine. Plans to repair the turret were deferred
when the decision was made that Iowa and New Jersey would be `mothballed'
in FY 1991 as a money-saving measure. This will leave one battleship in
each of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. Their deactivation is not,
however, expected to alter the Navy's strategic homeporting programme,
which called for Iowa to be based with other ships at Staten Island, New
York, Wisconsin at Corpus Christi, Texas, New Jersey at Long Beach,
California, and Missouri ultimately at Pearl Harbor.
Match 190

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: CRUISERS
PAGE NUMBER : 740
CLASS
: 1 LONG BEACH CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER (CGN)
HULLS
:
Name............. LONG BEACH
No............... CGN 9 (ex-CGN 160, CLGN 160)
Builders......... Bethlehem Steel Co, Quincy, Mass
Laid down........ 2 Dec 1957
F/S.............. PA
DIMENSIONS
(219.9 x 22.3 x 9.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled nuclear reactors
C1W (similar to those of Enterprise (CVN 65)); 2 General Electric geared

SPEED
: knots: 30
COMPLEMENT
: 958 (65 officers); Flag 68 (10 officers); marines 45 (1
officer)
MISSILES
: SLCM/SSM: 8 GDC Tomahawk (2 quad) {r1}; combination of (a) land
attack; TAINS (Tercom aided navigation system) to 2500 km (1400 nm) at 0.7
Mach; altitude 15- 100 m (49.2-328.1 ft); warhead nuclear 200 kT (TLAM-N);
CEP 80 m; or warhead 454 kg (TLAM-C) or submunitions (TLAM-D); range 1300
km (700 nm); CEP 10 m.
(b) anti-ship (TASM); inertial guidance; active radar and anti-radiation
8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) {r2}; active radar homing to 130 km
SAM: 120 GDC Pomona Standard SM-2ER; 2 twin Mk 10 launchers (Mod 11
forward, Mod 12 aft) {r3}; command/inertial guidance; semi- active radar
homing to 137 km (75 nm) at 2.5 Mach.
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip/Mk 50.
GUNS
shell 25 kg. Completed with an all-missile armament. 2 single 5 in mounts
were fitted during 1962-63.
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6- barrelled Mk
15 {r6}; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
TORPEDOES
44 kg. To be replaced by Mk 50 in due course.
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm). SLQ-25 Nixie; towed torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32V(3); combined radar warning, jammer and deception system.
OUTBOARD I. SAR-8 IRSDT (Infra-Red Search, Detection and Track) in due
course.
Combat data systems: NTDS with Links 4A, 11 14 and 16 in due course.
SATCOM SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF), USC-38 (EHF).
Fire control: SWG-2 Tomahawk WCS. SWG-1 Harpoon LCS. 4 Mk 76 MFCS. 2 Mk 56
GFCS. 1 Mk 14 weapon direction system. SYS 1(V)1 IADT.
RADARS
: Air search: ITT SPS 48C {r8}; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220
nm).
Raytheon SPS 49 {r9}; C/D band; range 457 km (250 nm).
Surface search: Norden SPS 67 {r10}; G band.
Fire control: Four SPG 55D {r11}; G/H band.
Two General Electric Mk 35 {r12}; I/J band.
Tacan: URN 25. IFF Mk XII AIMS UPX-29.
SONARS
: Sperry SQQ 23B pair; hull-mounted; active search and attack;
medium frequency.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform but no facilities.
PROGRAMMES
: Long Beach was the first ship to be designed as a cruiser for
the USA since the end of the Second World War. She is the world's first
nuclear-powered surface warship and the first warship to have a guided
missile main battery. Authorised in FY 1957 and first got underway on
nuclear power on 5 July 1961. Ordered as a guided missile light cruiser

(CLGN 160) reclassified as a guided missile cruiser (CGN 160) early in 1957
and renumbered (CGN 9) on 1 July 1957. The original plan was to install
Polaris missiles.
MODERNISATION : As a result of the 1976 cancellation of the planned fitting
of AEGIS Long Beach underwent a mid-life modernisation 1980-83. This

included updating of missile systems, restoration of the missile radars,
the SPS 32 and 33 air search replaced by SPS 48 and 49 systems, replacement
of the ship's computer and modernisation of the communications system.
Tomahawk box launchers have since been added and the New Threat Update
modernisation is planned to be done by FY 1995; this includes SPS 48E radar
and updating SPG 55D radars and the Mk 10 launchers, and fitting SYS 2(V)2
IADT.
STRUCTURE
: Initially planned at about 7800 tons (standard) to test the
feasibility of a nuclear-powered surface warship. Early in 1956 her
displacement was increased to 11000 tons and a second SAM missile
launcher was added. A Talos missile launcher (now removed) was also added
which, with other features, further increased the displacement.
Match 191

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: DESTROYERS
PAGE NUMBER : 749
CLASS
: 16 CHARLES F ADAMS CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS (DDG)
HULLS
:
Name............. CHARLES F ADAMS
No............... DDG 2
Builders......... Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine
Launched......... 8 Sep 1959
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BARNEY
DDG 6
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
18 May 1959
10 Dec 1960
11 Aug 1962
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LYNDE McCORMICK
DDG 8
Defoe Shipbuilding Co
4 Apr 1958
9 Sep 1960
3 June 1961
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TOWERS
DDG 9
Todd Shipyards Corporation, Seattle
1 Apr 1958
23 Apr 1959
6 June 1961
PA
Name............. SAMPSON
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DDG 10
Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine
2 Mar 1959
9 Sep 1960
24 June 1961
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ROBISON
DDG 12
23 Apr 1959
27 Apr 1960
9 Dec 1961
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HOEL
DDG 13
1 June 1959
4 Aug 1960
16 June 1962
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BUCHANAN
DDG 14
23 Apr 1959
11 May 1960
7 Feb 1962
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BERKELEY
DDG 15
1 June 1960
29 July 1961
15 Dec 1962
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CONYNGHAM
DDG 17
1 May 1961
19 May 1962
13 July 1963
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SEMMES
DDG 18
Avondale Marine Ways Inc
18 Aug 1960
20 May 1961
10 Dec 1962
AA
Name............. TATTNALL
No............... DDG 19
Builders......... Avondale Marine Ways Inc.
Laid down........ 14 Nov 1960

Launched......... 26 Aug 1961

F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GOLDSBOROUGH
DDG 20
Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co
3 Jan 1961
15 Dec 1961
9 Nov 1963
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
COCHRANE
DDG 21
31 July 1961
18 July 1962
21 Mar 1964
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BENJAMIN STODDERT
DDG 22
11 June 1962
8 Jan 1963
12 Sep 1964
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WADDELL
DDG 24
6 Feb 1962
26 Feb 1963
28 Aug 1964
PA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 437 x 47 x 15.6; 21 (sonar)
(133.2 x 14.3 x 4.8; 6.4)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 boilers (Babcock & Wilcox in DDG 2, 3, 7, 8, 10-13,
20-22, Foster-Wheeler in DDG 4-6, 9, 14, 23, 24, Combustion Engineering in
DDG 15-19); 2 geared steam turbines (General Electric in DDG 2, 3, 7, 8,
10-13, 15-22, Westinghouse in DDG 4-6, 9, 14, 23, 24); 70000 shp; 2
shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 360 (20 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 4 or 6 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon; active radar homing to
130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.
SAM: 34-36 GDC Standard SM-1MR; command guidance; semi-active radar homing
to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height 150- 60000 ft
(45.7-18288 m).
1 twin Mk 11 launcher (DDG 2-14). 1 single Mk 13 launcher (DDG 15-24)
{r1}. Ships equipped with either mark of launcher can load, direct, and
fire about 6 missiles per minute. There are 42 missiles carried in Mk 11
launcher ships and 40 in Mk 13 launcher ships. 4 (Mk 11 ships) or 6 (Mk 13
ships) Harpoons are stored in the magazines as part of the load.
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip. Some have 4 reloads.
GUNS
: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 {r3}; 85~ elevation; 20-40
rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm); weight of shell 32 kg.
4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
TORPEDOES
44 kg.
T - Mk-6 Fanfare; torpedo decoy.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32V(2); radar warning. WLR-11 (DDG 9, 13, 15 and 21).
Combat data systems: NTDS (DD 19, 20 and 22) with Link 11 and 14. Link 14
receive only in remainder. SATCOM SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF).
Fire control: Mk 68 GFCS; Mk 86 GFCS (DD 19, 20 and 22). Mk 4 WDS; Mk 13
WDS (DD 19, 20 and 22). Mk 70 MFCS; Mk 74 MFCS (DD 19, 20 and 22). Mk 114
FCS ASW (DDG 17-24), Mk 111 (remainder). SYS-1 IADT.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52B/C {r5}; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (2
nm).
Lockheed SPS 40B/D {r6}; E/F band; range 320 km (175 nm).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10D/F {r7}; G band.
Fire control: Two Raytheon SPG 51D {r8}; G/I band.
Lockheed SPG 53A (except 19, 20 and 22) {r9}; K band.
Lockheed SPG 60 (DDG 19, 20 and 22) {r10}. SPQ 9A (DDG 19, 20 and 22)
{r11}.
Tacan: URN 25/SRN 6. IFF Mk XII AIMS UPX-29.
SONARS
: Sangamo SQS 23D; hull-mounted (bow-mounted SQQ 23 Pair in DDG
20-24); active search and attack; medium frequency.
MODERNISATION : Beginning in FY 1980 it was planned to give ships of this
class a mid-life modernisation, officially known as `DDG upgrade'. This was
to include installation of the Harpoon SSM/Standard ARM missile system,
radar receivers in the CIC with UYA 4 consoles for real-time tactical data
processing, and fitting two SQQ 23 sonar domes with control units. A
limited modernisation in DDG 19, 20 and 22 during two overhauls using
`Fleet Maintenance' funds was completed in 1985 and others of the class
have been given some of the modifications since then.
STRUCTURE
: These ships were built to an improved Forrest Sherman class
design with aluminium superstructures. DDG 20-24 have stem anchors because
of sonar arrangement. Several ships have been modified with an extension of
the bridge structure on the starboard side on the 02 level.
OPERATIONAL : Seven had paid off by May 1990, one more goes in August 1990
and eight more in FY 1991.
Sales: Three to Australia and three to West Germany; all new
constructions. Others may be sold as they pay off.
Match 192

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 754
CLASS
: 46 KNOX CLASS: FRIGATES (FF)
HULLS
:
Name............. KNOX
No............... FF 1052
Builders......... Todd Shipyards, Seattle

Laid down........ 5 Oct 1965
Launched......... 19 Nov 1966

F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ROARK
FF 1053
Todd Shipyards, Seattle
2 Feb 1966
24 Apr 1967
22 Nov 1969
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GRAY
FF 1054
19 Nov 1966
3 Nov 1967
4 Apr 1970
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
HEPBURN
FF 1055
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro
1 June 1966
25 Mar 1967
3 July 1969
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CONNOLE
FF 1056
Avondale Shipyards
23 Mar 1967
20 July 1968
30 Aug 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
RATHBURNE
FF 1057
8 Jan 1968
2 May 1969
16 May 1970
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MEYERKORD
FF 1058
1 Sep 1966
15 July 1967
28 Nov 1969
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
W S SIMS
FF 1059
Avondale Shipyards
10 Apr 1967
4 Jan 1969
3 Jan 1970
F/S.............. AA/NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LANG
FF 1060
25 Mar 1967
17 Feb 1968
28 Mar 1970
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PATTERSON
FF 1061
Avondale Shipyards
12 Oct 1967
3 May 1969
14 Mar 1970
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WHIPPLE
FF 1062
24 Apr 1967
12 Apr 1968
22 Aug 1970
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
REASONER
FF 1063
6 Jan 1969
1 Aug 1970
31 July 1971
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LOCKWOOD
FF 1064
3 Nov 1967
5 Sep 1968
5 Dec 1970
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
STEIN
FF 1065
1 June 1970
19 Dec 1970
8 Jan 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MARVIN SHIELDS
FF 1066
12 Apr 1968
23 Oct 1969
10 Apr 1971
PA
Name............. FRANCIS HAMMOND

No............... FF 1067
Builders......... Todd Shipyards, San Pedro

Launched......... 11 May 1968

F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
VREELAND
FF 1068
Avondale Shipyards
20 Mar 1968
14 June 1969
13 June 1970
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BAGLEY
FF 1069
22 Sep 1970
24 Apr 1971
6 May 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DOWNES
FF 1070
5 Sep 1968
13 Dec 1969
28 Aug 1971
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BADGER
FF 1071
17 Feb 1968
7 Dec 1968
1 Dec 1970
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BLAKELY
FF 1072
Avondale Shipyards
3 June 1968
23 Aug 1969
18 July 1970
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ROBERT E PEARY
FF 1073
20 Dec 1970
23 June 1971
23 Sep 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
HAROLD E HOLT
FF 1074
11 May 1968
3 May 1969
26 Mar 1971
F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TRIPPE
FF 1075
Avondale Shipyards
29 July 1968
1 Nov 1969
19 Sep 1970
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
FANNING
FF 1076
7 Dec 1968
24 Jan 1970
23 July 1971
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
OUELLET
FF 1077
Avondale Shipyards
15 Jan 1969
17 Jan 1970
12 Dec 1970
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
JOSEPH HEWES
FF 1078
Avondale Shipyards
15 May 1969
7 Mar 1970
24 Apr 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BOWEN
FF 1079
Avondale Shipyards
11 July 1969
2 May 1970
22 May 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PAUL
FF 1080
Avondale Shipyards
12 Sep 1969
20 June 1970
14 Aug 1971
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
AYLWIN
FF 1081
Avondale Shipyards
13 Nov 1969
29 Aug 1970
18 Sep 1971
AA
Name............. ELMER MONTGOMERY

No............... FF 1082
Builders......... Avondale Shipyards

Laid down........ 23 Jan 1970
Launched......... 21 Nov 1970

F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
COOK
FF 1083
Avondale Shipyards
20 Mar 1970
23 Jan 1971
18 Dec 1971
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
McCANDLESS
FF 1084
Avondale Shipyards
4 June 1970
20 Mar 1971
18 Mar 1972
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DONALD B BEARY
FF 1085
Avondale Shipyards
24 July 1970
22 May 1971
22 July 1972
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BREWTON
FF 1086
Avondale Shipyards
2 Oct 1970
24 July 1971
8 July 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
KIRK
FF 1087
Avondale Shipyards
4 Dec 1970
25 Sep 1971
9 Sep 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BARBEY
FF 1088
Avondale Shipyards
5 Feb 1971
4 Dec 1971
11 Nov 1972
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
JESSE L BROWN
FF 1089
Avondale Shipyards
8 Apr 1971
18 Mar 1972
17 Feb 1973
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
AINSWORTH
FF 1090
Avondale Shipyards
11 June 1971
15 Apr 1972
31 Mar 1973
AA/NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MILLER
FF 1091
Avondale Shipyards
6 Aug 1971
3 June 1972
30 June 1973
NRF
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
THOMAS C HART
FF 1092
Avondale Shipyards
8 Oct 1971
12 Aug 1972
28 July 1973
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CAPODANNO
FF 1093
Avondale Shipyards
12 Oct 1971
21 Oct 1972
17 Nov 1973
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PHARRIS
FF 1094
Avondale Shipyards
11 Feb 1972
16 Dec 1972
26 Jan 1974
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TRUETT
FF 1095
Avondale Shipyards
27 Apr 1972
3 Feb 1973
1 June 1974
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
VALDEZ
FF 1096
Avondale Shipyards
30 June 1972
24 Mar 1973
27 July 1974
NRF
Name............. MOINESTER
No............... FF 1097
Builders......... Avondale Shipyards

Laid down........ 25 Aug 1972
Launched......... 12 May 1973

F/S.............. AA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3011 standard; 3877 (FF 1052-1077),
4260 (remainder) full load
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 439.6 x 46.8 x 15; 24.8 (sonar)
(134 x 14.3 x 4.6; 7.8)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Combustion Engineering boilers (except FF 1056, 1057,
1061, 1063, 1065, 1072, 1073, 1075, 1077 which have Babcock & Wilcox); 1
Westinghouse geared turbine; 35000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 27. Range, miles: 4000 at 22 kts on 1 boiler
COMPLEMENT
: 288 (17 officers)
MISSILES
: SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon; active radar homing to 130 km

A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher with reload system (has 2
cells modified to fire Harpoon) {r1}; inertial guidance to 1.6-10 km (1-5.4
nm); payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip/Mk 50.
GUNS
: 1 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 42 Mod 9 {r2}; 85~ elevation; 20-40
1 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm/76 6-barrelled Mk 15 Vulcan
Phalanx {r3}; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
TORPEDOES
: 4 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 twin) fixed tubes {r4}. 22 Honeywell Mk 46;
44 kg. To be replaced by Mk 50 in due course.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6- barrelled fixed Mk 36
{r5}; IR flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm). T - Mk-6 Fanfare/SLQ-25 Nixie;
torpedo decoy. Prairie Masker hull and blade rate noise suppression.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32(V)2 {r6}; radar warning. Sidekick modification adds jamme
and deception system. WLR-1C (in four of the class).
Combat data systems: Link 14 receive only. SATCOM {r7} SRR-1, WSC-3
(UHF).
Fire control: SWG-1A Harpoon LCS. Mk 68 GFCS. Mk 114 ASW FCS. Mk 1 target
designation system. MMS target acquisition sight (for mines, small craft
and low flying aircraft). SRQ-4 for LAMPS I.
RADARS
: Air search: Lockheed SPS 40B (except FF 1070) {r8}; E/F band;
range 320 km (175 nm).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 or Norden SPS 67 {r9}; G band.
Fire control: Western Electric SPG 53A/D/F {r10}; I/J band. Hughes Mk 23
TAS (FF 1070); D band.
Tacan: SRN 15. IFF: UPX-12.
SONARS
: EDO/General Electric SQS 26 CX; bow-mounted; active search and
EDO SQS 35 (in most ships); independent VDS.
EDO SQR 18A(V)1 or (V)2; passive towed array. (V)1 in ships with VDS;
(V)2 in ships without VDS although a few earlier ships of the class still
have SQR 17A.
HELICOPTERS
: 1 SH-2F LAMPS I {r11}.
PROGRAMMES
: First 10 ships authorised as DE 1052-1061 in FY 1964. Gray (FF
1054), Lang (FF 1060), Miller (FF 1091) and Valdez (FF 1096) assigned to
Naval Reserve Forces FY 1982. These were the first modern combatants so
assigned. Patterson (FF 1061) and Blakely (FF 1072) followed in 1983,
Roark (FF 1053) in June 1986, Meyerkord (FF 1058) in September 1988, and
Hepburn and Cook in FY 1990. Sims and Ainsworth are scheduled to transfer
later in FY 1990. Originally classified as ocean escorts (DE), reclassified
as frigates (FF) on 30 June 1975. Six more will transfer to the NRF in FY
1991 unless required for drug interdiction assignments.
MODERNISATION : Designed to operate the now-discarded DASH unmanned
helicopter. From FY 1972 to FY 1976 they were modified to accommodate the
Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) and the SH-2F Seasprite
anti-submarine helicopter; hangar and flight deck are enlarged. In 1979 a
programme was initiated to fit 3.5 ft bow bulwarks and spray strakes to all
ships of the class adding 9.1 tons to the displacement. Sea Sparrow SAM
replaced by Phalanx 1982-88.
After much pressure from Congress it seems probable that a SLEP
modernisation programme will be put in hand. This might include upgrading
sonar and ASW capability as the major part of the package, but a second
Phalanx, improved EW to SLQ 32(V)3 standard, updating the Mk 68 GFCS and
new communications are all possible. The Navy has no plans to replace the
propulsion plant.
STRUCTURE
: Improved ASROC-torpedo reloading capability (note slanting face
of bridge structure immediately behind ASROC). Four Mk 32 torpedo tubes are
fixed in the midships structure, two to a side, angled out at 45 degrees.
The arrangement provides improved loading capability over exposed triple Mk
32 torpedo tubes. A 4000 lb lightweight anchor is fitted on the port side
and an 8000 lb anchor fits into the after section of the sonar dome.
Match 193

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: FRIGATES
PAGE NUMBER : 756
CLASS
: 1 GLOVER CLASS: FRIGATE (FF)
HULLS
:
Name............. GLOVER
No............... FF 1098 (ex-AGFF 1, ex-AGDE 1, ex-AG 163)
Builders......... Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine
Launched......... 17 Apr 1965
F/S.............. AA
DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 414.5 x 44.2 x 14.5; 24 (sonar)
(126.3 x 13.5 x 4.4; 7.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 1 Westinghouse geared turbine;
35000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 235 (18 officers)
MISSILES
guidance to 1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip.
GUNS
TORPEDOES
: 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r3}. 14 Honeywell Mk 46;
44 kg.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor 6-barrelled fixed Mk 33; IR flares
and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).
ESM: WLR-1; WLR-3; radar warning.

ECM: ULQ-6; jammer.
Fire control: Mk 56 GFCS. Mk 114 ASW FCS. Mk 1 target designation system.
SATCOMS {r4}; SSR-1, WSC-3 (UHF).
RADARS
nm).
SONARS
: EDO/General Electric SQS 26 AXR; bow-mounted; active search and
EDO SQS 35; Independent Variable Depth Sonar (IVDS); active search;
medium frequency.
PROGRAMMES
: The ship was authorised in FY 1961. Built to test a new
propulsion system. She was classed as a miscellaneous auxiliary (AG 163)
but retained a full combat capability and was completed as an escort
research ship (AGDE 1). Subsequently changed to frigate research ship
(AGFF) on 30 June 1975 and reclassified as a regular frigate on 1 October
1979.
STRUCTURE
: Fitted with a pump jet trial propulsor. The after gun mounting
has been replaced by accommodation for research teams.
Match 194
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COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS

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:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES
762
1 + 3 + (1) WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP (multi-purpose)
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WASP
LHD 1
Ingalls Shipbuilding
30 May 1985
4 Aug 1987
6 July 1989
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ESSEX
LHD 2
20 Mar 1989
Feb 1991
Apr 1992
Bldg
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
KEARSAGE
LHD 3
4 Dec 1989
Nov 1991

F/S.............. Bldg
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
BOXER
LHD 4
Jan 1991
Dec 1992
Feb 1994
Bldg
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
LHD 5
Proposed FY 1991 programme
Proj

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 844 x 140.1 x 26.6
(257.3 x 42.7 x 8.1)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Combustion Engineering boilers; 600 psi; 2 Westinghouse
geared turbines; 70000 shp; 2 shafts
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 1080 (98 officers)
Military lift: 1873 troops; 12 LCM 6s or 3 LCACs; 1232 tons aviation fuel
MISSILES
: SAM: 2 Raytheon GMLS Mk 29 octuple launchers {r1}; 16 Sea
Sparrow; semi-active radar homing to 14.6 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; warhead 30
kg. 1 launcher located aft, on a specially-built transom that overhangs the
stern, and a second on a raised deck forward of the superstructure.
GUNS
: 3 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm 6-barrelled Vulcan Pha
Mk 15 {r2}; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km. One fitted on each
quarter and one aft of the NSSMS launcher on the island.
8 - 12.7 mm MGs.
SLQ 25 Nixie; acoustic torpedo decoy system.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32(V)3; combined radar warning, jammer and deception system.
Combat data systems: Integrated Tactical Amphibious Warfare Data System
(ITAWDS) and Marine Tactical Amphibious C System (MTACCS). Links 4A, 11
(modified), 14 and 16 in due course. SATCOMS {r3} SSR-1, WSC-3 (UHF),
USC-38 (EHF) JOTS(?), POST(?).
Fire control: Mk 91 MFCS. SYS-2(V)3 IADT.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52C {r4} (LHD 1); 3D; E/F band; range 439
km (240 nm).
ITT SPS 48E (except LHD 1); 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).
Raytheon SPS 49(V)9 {r5}; C/D band; range 457 km (250 nm).
Surface search: Norden SPS 67 {r6}; G band.
Navigation: SPS 64; I band.
CCA: SPN 35A and SPN 43B.
Fire control: Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band.
Tacan: URN 25. IFF: CIS Mk XV UPX-29.
Fixed wing aircraft: 6-8 AV-8B Harriers or up to 20 in secondary role.
HELICOPTERS : Capacity for 42 U/CH-46 Sea Knight but has the capability to
support: AH-1W Super Cobra, CH-53E Super Stallion, CH-53D Sea Stallion,
U/CH-46E Sea Knight, UH-1N Twin Huey, AH-1T Sea Cobra, and SH-60B Seahawk
helicopters.
PROGRAMMES
: This class will be the cornerstone of the Navy's amphibious
forces for many years to come; however, it remains to be seen whether the
Department of Defense will concur in the Marine Corps' goal of 10, or
whether Congress will fund that number. Five are to meet lift requirements
by the mid-1990s. $761 million was included in the FY 1989 budget for the
fourth ship of the class, construction of which is scheduled to begin in
June 1990, and $971 million is being sought in FY 1991 for the fifth
ship.
STRUCTURE
: Two aircraft elevators, one to starboard and aft of the
ìsland' and one to port amidships. The well deck is 50 ft (15.2 m) wide
and can accommodate up to three Amphibious Air-Cushion Vehicles (LCAC). The
flight deck has nine helicopter landing spots. Cargo capacity is 101000
cu ft total with an additional 20000 sq ft to accommodate vehicles. The
bridge is two decks lower than that of an LHA, command, control and
communication spaces having been moved inside the hull to avoid `cheap
kill' damage. Fitted with a 600-bed capacity hospital and six operating
rooms. HY-100 steel covers the flight deck.
OPERATIONAL : A typical complement of aircraft would be a mix of 30
helicopters and six to eight Harriers (AV-8B). In the secondary role as a
sea control ship the most likely mix is 20 AV-8B Harriers and four to six
SH-60B Seahawk helicopters.
Match 195

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 763
CLASS
: 5 TARAWA CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIPS (multi-purpose) (LHA)
HULLS
:
Name......................... TARAWA
No........................... LHA 1
Builders..................... Ingalls Shipbuilding
Erection of First Module..... 15 Nov 1971
Launched..................... 1 Dec 1973
Commissioned................. 29 May 1976
F/S.......................... PA
Name.........................
No...........................
Builders.....................
Erection of First Module.....
Launched.....................
Commissioned.................
F/S..........................
SAIPAN
LHA 2
Ingalls
21 July
18 July
15 Oct
AA
Name.........................
No...........................
Builders.....................
Launched.....................
F/S..........................
BELLEAU WOOD
LHA 3
5 Mar 1973
11 Apr 1977
23 Sep 1978
PA
Name......................... NASSAU
Shipbuilding
1972
1974
1977
No........................... LHA 4
Builders.....................
Launched.....................
F/S..........................
Ingalls
13 Aug
21 Jan
28 July
AA
Shipbuilding
1973
1978
1979
Name.........................
No...........................
Builders.....................
Launched.....................
F/S..........................
PELELIU (ex-Da Nang)

LHA 5
12 Nov 1976
25 Nov 1978
3 May 1980
PA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 834 x 131.9 x 25.9
(254.2 x 40.2 x 7.9)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 820 x 118.1 (250 x 36)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Combustion Engineering boilers; 2 Westinghouse geared
turbines; 70000 shp; 2 shafts; 900 hp; fixed bow thruster
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 930 (56 officers)
Military lift: 1703 troops; 4 LCU 1610 type or 2 LCU and 2 LCM 8 or 17
LCM 6 or 45 LVT tractors; 1200 tons aviation fuel
MISSILES
: SAM: 2 Raytheon GMLS Mk 25 octuple launchers for Sea Sparrow
being replaced by Phalanx CIWS (to be completed by end FY 1991). 2 GDC RAM
Ex 31 launchers may be fitted in due course.
GUNS
: 2 FMC 5 in (127 mm)/54 Mk 45; 65~ elevation; 20 rounds/minute to
km (12.6 nm) anti-surface; 15 km (8.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32
kg.
6 Mk 242 25 mm automatic cannons.
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm/76 6-barrelled Vulcan Phalanx
Mk 15 (replacing Sea Sparrow); 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
SLQ 25 Nixie; acoustic torpedo decoy system. NATO Sea Gnat. SLQ-49 Chaff
buoys. AEB SSQ-95.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32V(3); combined radar intercept, jammer and deception syste
Combat data systems: Integrated Tactical Amphibious Warfare Data System
(ITAWDS) to provide computerised support in control of helicopters and
aircraft, shipboard weapons and sensors, navigation, landing craft control,
and electronic warfare. Links 4A, 11, 14 and 16 in due course. SATCOM
SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF), USC-38 (EHF) (LHA 2 and 4).
Fire control: Mk 86 Mod 4 GFCS. 2 Mk 115 MFCS.
RADARS
: Air search: Hughes SPS 52C; 3D; E/F band; range 439 km (240 nm).
Lockheed SPS 40B/C/D; E/F band; range 320 km (175 nm).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 67; G band.
CCA: SPN 35A; SPN 43B.
Fire control: Lockheed SPG 60; I/J band.
Lockheed SPQ 9A; I/J band; range 37 km (20 nm).
Tacan: URN 25. IFF: CIS Mk XV.
Fixed wing aircraft: Harrier AV-8B VSTOL aircraft in place of some
helicopters as required.
HELICOPTERS : 19 CH-53D Sea Stallion or 26 CH-46D/E Sea Knight.
PROGRAMMES
: Originally intended to be a class of nine ships. LHA1 was
authorised in FY 1969, LHA 2 and LHA 3 in FY 1970 and LHA 4 and LHA 5 in FY
1971.
STRUCTURE
: Beneath the full-length flight deck are two half-length hangar
decks, the two being connected by an elevator amidships on the port side
and a stern lift; beneath the after elevator is a floodable docking well
measuring 268 ft in length and 78 ft in width which is capable of
accommodating four LCU 1610 type landing craft. Also included is a large
garage for trucks and AFVs and troop berthing for a reinforced battalion.
33730 sq ft available for vehicles and 116900 cu ft for palletted
stores. Extensive medical facilities including operating rooms, X-ray room,
hospital ward, isolation ward, laboratories, pharmacy, dental operating
room and medical store rooms.
OPERATIONAL : The flight deck can operate a maximum of nine CH-53D Sea
Stallion or 12 CH-46D/E Sea Knight helicopters or a mix of these and other
helicopters. With some additional modifications, ships of this class can
effectively operate AV-8B aircraft. The normal mix of aircraft allows for
six AV-8Bs. The optimum aircraft configuration for this class is dependent
upon assigned missions. Unmanned Reconnaissance Vehicles (UAVs) can be
operated.
Match 196

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 764
CLASS
: 7 IWO JIMA CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIPS (LPH)
HULLS
:
Name............. IWO JIMA
No............... LPH 2
Builders......... Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Laid down........ 2 Apr 1959
Launched......... 17 Sep 1960
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
OKINAWA
LPH 3
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
1 Apr 1960
14 Aug 1961
14 Apr 1962
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
GUADALCANAL
LPH 7
1 Sep 1961
16 Mar 1963
20 July 1963
AA
Name............. GUAM
No............... LPH 9
Builders......... Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Laid down........ 15 Nov 1962
Launched......... 22 Aug 1964

F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
TRIPOLI
LPH 10
15 June 1964
31 July 1965
6 Aug 1966
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
NEW ORLEANS
LPH 11
1 Mar 1966
3 Feb 1968
16 Nov 1968
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Laid down........
Launched.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
INCHON
LPH 12
8 Apr 1968
24 May 1969
20 June 1970
AA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 11000 light; 18000-18825 full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 602.3 x 104 x 31.7
(183.7 x 31.7 x 9.7)
Flight deck, feet (metres): 602.3 x 104 (183.7 x 31.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 boilers (Babcock & Wilcox in Guam, Combustion
Engineering in remainder); 600 psi; 1 geared turbine (De Laval in Tripoli,
General Electric in Inchon, Westinghouse in others); 23000 shp; 1
shaft
SPEED
: knots: 23
COMPLEMENT
: 686 (48 officers)
Military lift: 1746 troops (144 officers); 1500 tons aviation fuel
MISSILES
: SAM: 2 Raytheon GMLS Mk 25 octuple launchers {r1}; Sea Sparrow;
semi-active radar homing to 14.6 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; warhead 30 kg. 1

launcher forward of island structure and 1 on the port quarter. 2 GDC RAM
Ex 31 may be fitted in due course.
GUNS
: 4 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50 (2 twin) Mk 33 {r2}; 85~ elevation; 50
rounds/minute to 12.8 km (7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm 6-barrelled Vulcan Phalanx Mk
15 {r3}; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.
Up to 8 - 12.7 mm MGs.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32(V)3; combined radar warning, jammer and deception system.
Combat data systems: SATCOM {r4} SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF).
Fire control: 2 Mk 71 directors.
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 58 {r5}; 3D; D band.
Lockheed SPS 40 {r6}; E/F band; range 320 km (175 nm).

CCA: SPN 35 and SPN 43.
Fire control: Two Mk 115; I/J band.
Tacan: URN 25. IFF: Mk XII UPX-29.

Fixed wing aircraft: 4 AV-8B Harriers in place of some helicopters.
HELICOPTERS : Capacity for 20 CH-46D/E Sea Knight or 11 CH-53D Sea
Stallion.
PROGRAMMES
: Iwo Jima was authorised in FY 1958. Guam was modified late in
1971 and began operations in January 1972 as an interim sea control ship;
she reverted to the amphibious role in 1974 but kept 12 AV-8As on board.
All seven will be replaced by the Wasp class in due course.
STRUCTURE
: Iwo Jima was the world's first ship designed specifically to
operate helicopters. Two deck-edge lifts, one to port opposite the bridge
and one to starboard aft of island. Full hangars are provided; no arresting
wires or catapults. Two small elevators carry cargo from holds to flight
deck. Stowage of 4300 sq ft for vehicles and 37400 cu ft for palletted
stores. Fitted with extensive medical facilities including operating room,
X-ray room, hospital ward, isolation ward, laboratory, pharmacy, dental
operating room, and medical store rooms.
OPERATIONAL : The flight decks provide for simultaneous take off or landing
of seven CH-46 Sea Knight or four CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters during
normal operations. Can operate AV-8Bs following modifications to refine
day/night capability. Each LPH can carry a Marine battalion landing team,
its guns, vehicles, and equipment, plus a reinforced squadron of transport
helicopters and various support personnel. All have been used on many
occasions as platforms for airborne minesweeping operations.
Match 197

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER : 768
CLASS
: 5 CHARLESTON CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS CARGO SHIPS (LKA)
HULLS
:
Name............. CHARLESTON
No............... LKA 113
Builders......... Newport News SB & DD Co
F/S.............. AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DURHAM
LKA 114
Newport News SB & DD Co
24 May 1969
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MOBILE
LKA 115
29 Sep 1969
PA
Name............. ST LOUIS
No............... LKA 116
Builders......... Newport News SB & DD Co

F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
EL PASO
LKA 117
17 Jan 1970
AA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 575.5 x 62 x 25.5 (175.4 x 18.9 x 7.7)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Combustion Engineering boilers; 1 Westinghouse steam
turbine; 19250 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
: knots: 20
COMPLEMENT
: 356 (22 officers)
Military lift: 362 troops (25 officers). 4 LCM 8, 5 LCM 6, 2 LCP, 2 LCVP
GUNS
: 6 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50 (3 twin) Mk 33; 85~ elevation; 50
rounds/minute to 12.8 km (7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 MBA Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36;
IR flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).
ESM: SLQ 32(V)1; intercept. May be upgraded to (V)2.
Combat data systems: SATCOM SRR-1, WSC-3 (UHF).
RADARS
: Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10F; G band.
SPS 67 (to be fitted in FY 1989-91).
Navigation: Marconi LN 66 (in addition CRP 2900 Pathfinder in LKA 113); I
band.
Tacan: IFF: Mk XII.
HELICOPTERS
: Platform only.
PROGRAMMES
: LKA 113-116 were authorised in FY 1965; LKA 117 in FY 1966.
Charleston to NRF on 21 November 1979, Durham on 1 October 1979, Mobile
on 1 September 1980 and El Paso on 1 March 1981. This process was
reversed on 1 October 1982 when Durham and El Paso returned to active
status followed by Charleston on 18 February 1983 and Mobile on 30
September 1983. Originally designated Attack Cargo Ship (AKA), Charleston
redesignated Amphibious Cargo Ship (LKA) on 14 December 1968; others to LKA
on 1 January 1969.
STRUCTURE
: Designed specifically for the attack cargo ship role for
amphibious operations. Design includes two heavy-lift cranes with a 78.4
ton capacity, two 40 ton capacity booms, and eight 15 ton capacity booms.
These are among the first US Navy ships with a fully automated main
propulsion plant. Control of plant is from bridge or central machinery
space console. This automation permitted a 45 man reduction in complement.
Match 198
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1990-91
AUXILIARY SHIPS
775
7 MARS CLASS: COMBAT STORE SHIPS (AFS)
HULLS
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MARS
AFS 1
National Steel and SB Co, San Diego
21 Dec 1963
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SYLVANIA
AFS 2
11 July 1964
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
NIAGARA FALLS
AFS 3
29 Apr 1967
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
WHITE PLAINS
AFS 4
23 Nov 1968
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CONCORD
AFS 5
27 Nov 1968
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SAN DIEGO
AFS 6
24 May 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SAN JOSE
AFS 7
23 Oct 1970
AA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 581 x 79 x 24 (177.1 x 24.1 x 7.3)
MAIN MACHINERY: 3 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; De Laval steam turbines
(Westinghouse in AFS 6); 22000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 428 (25 officers)
Cargo capacity: 2625 tons dry stores; 1300 tons refrigerated stores
(varies with specific loadings)
GUNS
: 4 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50 (2 twin) Mk 33.
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15 (being
fitted).
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36; IR flares
ESM: SLQ 32(V)1; intercept (being fitted).
RADARS
: Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 series; G band.
Navigation: Marconi LN 66 (AFS 2-4 and 7).
Raytheon CRP 1500B Pathfinder (AFS 5-6).

Tacan: URN 25.
HELICOPTERS
: 2 UH-46E Sea Knight normally assigned.
COMMENT
: `M' frames replace conventional king posts and booms, which are
equipped with automatic tensioning devices. Five holds (one refrigerated).
Match 199

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AUXILIARY SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 776
CLASS
: 0 + 3 + (8) SUPPLY CLASS: FAST COMBAT SUPPORT SHIPS (AOE)
HULLS
:
Name............. SUPPLY
No............... AOE 6
Builders......... National Steel & SB
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
PAUL HAMILTON
AOE 7
National Steel & SB
1993
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AOE 8
National Steel & SB
-
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
AOE 9
Projected in FY 1991
-

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 754 x 107 x 38 (229.8 x 32.6 x 11.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines; 100000 hp; 2
shafts
SPEED
: knots: 25
COMPLEMENT
: Accommodation for 660 (35 officerrs)
Cargo capacity: 156000 barrels of fuel; 1800 tons ammunition; 400 tons
refrigerated cargo; 250 tons general cargo
MISSILES
: SAM: Raytheon GMLS Mk 29 octuple launcher; NATO Sea Sparrow.
GUNS
: 2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15.
2 Hughes 5 mm Mk 88 (twin). 4 - 12.7 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36; IR flares
and Chaff.
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32V(3); combined intercept and jammer.
RADARS
: Air/surface search: Norden SPS 67; G band.
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64; I band.
Fire control: Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band. Raytheon Mk 91 for SAM.
Tacan: URN 25.
HELICOPTERS : 3 utility.
COMMENT
: To augment underway replenishment capability, construction of th
first of this proposed 111-ship class of AOEs was begun in 1988.
Construction of the second started in 1989, and $379.8 million was funded
in the FY 1990 budget for construction of the third. $398.2 million is
being sought in the FY 1991 budget for construction of the fourth ship of
the class. The Navy's station-ship goal is one to each carrier battle
group. Supply is scheduled to launch in mid-1990.
Match 200

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AUXILIARY SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 777
CLASS
: 4 SACRAMENTO CLASS: FAST COMBAT SUPPORT SHIPS (AOE)
HULLS
:
Name............. SACRAMENTO
No............... AOE 1
Builders......... Puget Sound SY
F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
CAMDEN
AOE 2
New York SB, Camden
1 Apr 1967
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SEATTLE
AOE 3
Puget Sound SY
5 Apr 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DETROIT
AOE 4
Puget Sound SY
28 Mar 1970
AA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 793 x 107 x 39.3 (241.7 x 32.6 x 12)
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 Combustion Engineering boilers; 2 General Electric
geared turbines; 100000 shp; 2 shafts
AOE 1 and AOE 2 have machinery taken from the cancelled battleship
Kentucky (BB 66) and AOE3 and AOE 4 from Illinois (BB 65)
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 601 (24 officers)
Cargo capacity: 177000 barrels of fuel; 2150 tons munitions; 500 tons
dry stores; 250 tons refrigerated stores
MISSILES
: SAM: Raytheon NATO Sea Sparrow Mk 29 octuple launcher.
GUNS
: 2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15.
12.7 mm MGs.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36; IR flares
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32(V)3; combined intercept and jammer.
Fire control: 1 Mk 91 MFCS.
RADARS
: Air search: Lockheed SPS 40 series, Westinghouse SPS 58A (AOE 1
and 2), SPS 58A only (AOE 4); E/F and D band (SPS 58).
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10F; G band.
Navigation: Marconi LN 66 (AOE 1 and 4); I band.
Raytheon CRP 1500B Pathfinder (AOE 2); I band.
Raytheon CRP 3100B Pathfinder (AOE 3); I/J band.
Fire control: Hughes Mk 23 TAS (AOE 3); D band.
Tacan: URN 25 or URN 20 (AOE 1 and 2).
HELICOPTERS : 2 UH-46E Sea Knight normally assigned.
COMMENT
: Sacramento authorised in FY 1961, Camden in FY 1963, Seattle in
FY 1965, and Detroit in FY 1966. Designed to provide rapid replenishment at

sea of petroleum, munitions, provisions, and fleet freight. Fitted with
large hangar for vertical replenishment operations (VERTREP). These ships
can be distinguished from the smaller Wichita class replenishment oilers by
their larger superstructures and funnel, helicopter deck at lower level,
and hangar structure aft of funnel.
Match 201

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: AUXILIARY SHIPS
PAGE NUMBER : 777
CLASS
: 7 WICHITA CLASS: REPLENISHMENT OILERS (AOR)
HULLS
:
Name............. WICHITA
No............... AOR 1
Builders......... General Dynamics, Quincy
F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
MILWAUKEE
AOR 2
General Dynamics, Quincy
1 Nov 1969
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
KANSAS CITY
AOR 3
6 June 1970
PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
SAVANNAH
AOR 4
5 Dec 1970
AA
Name............. WABASH
No............... AOR 5
Builders......... General Dynamics, Quincy

F/S.............. PA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
KALAMAZOO
AOR 6
11 Aug 1973
AA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
ROANOKE
AOR 7
National Steel & SB, San Diego
30 Oct 1976
PA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 659 x 96 x 33.3 (200.9 x 29.3 x 10.2)
MAIN MACHINERY: 3 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 2 General Electric geared
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 454 (20 officers)
Cargo capacity: 160000 barrels of fuel; 600 tons munitions; 200 tons
dry stores; 100 tons refrigerated stores
MISSILES
: SAM: Raytheon NATO Sea Sparrow Mk 29 octuple launcher (AOR
2-7).
GUNS
: 4 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 67 (AOR 6).
2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx Mk 15.
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled Mk 36 (except AOR
5 and 7); IR flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).
ESM/ECM
: SLQ 32(V)3 (being fitted to replace WLR 6).
Fire control: 1 Mk 91 MFCS (AOR 2-7).
RADARS
: Air search: Westinghouse SPS 58 (AOR 3 and 7 only); D band.
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10F; G band.
Fire control: Hughes Mk 23 TAS; D band (being fitted).
Tacan: URN 25 or SRN 15.
HELICOPTERS : 2 UH-46E Sea Knight can be embarked.
COMMENT
: Wichita and Milwaukee authorised in FY 1965, Kansas City and
Savannah in FY 1966, Wabash and Kalamazoo in FY 1967, and Roanoke in FY
1972. Designed to provide rapid replenishment at sea of petroleum and
munitions with a limited capacity for provision and fleet freight. Fitted
with helicopter platform and internal arrangement for vertical
replenishment operations (VERTREP), but no hangar originally provided: all
being fitted with hangar.
Match 202

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)
PAGE NUMBER : 786
CLASS
: 1 CONVERTED AKD CLASS: MISSILE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP/DEEP
SUBMERGENCE SUPPORT SHIP (AGDS)
HULLS
:
Name............. POINT LOMA (ex-Point Barrow)
No............... T-AGDS 2 (ex-T-AKD 1)
Builders......... Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Baltimore MD

F/S.............. TPA
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
total; 2 shafts
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
officers)
tons: 7609 light; 12430 full load

feet (metres): 492.1 x 74 x 20 (150 x 22.6 x 6.1)
2 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 2 Westinghouse turbines; 6000 hp
73 civilian (12 officers, 29 technicians); 18 naval (6
COMMENT
: Former ÀKD' Point Barrow converted to deep-submergence
support-ship in 1974 by Fellows and Stuart Shipyard, Long Beach, CA and
renamed Point Loma (AGDS 2). Conversion for a secondary mission to support
the Trident missile test programme was accomplished in 1982 by Mare Island
Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA. On 30 September 1986, the Point Loma was
turned over to MSC for operation for continued support of the Trident
missile test programme as the Pacific Launch Area Support Ship. The
deep-submergence support-ship mission is available on a contingency basis
only.
Match 203
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS

:
:
:
:
:
:

1990-91
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)
786
1 CONVERTED HASKELL CLASS: MISSILE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP (A
HULLS
:
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
RANGE SENTINEL (ex-Sherburne)

T-AGM 22 (ex-APA 205)
Permanente Metals Corp, Richmond, Calif
20 Sep 1944
TAA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 455 x 62 x 26 (138.7 x 18.9 x 7.9)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Combustion Engineering boilers; Westinghouse turbine;
8500 hp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 81 civilian (15 officers, 12 technical personnel); 43 naval (3
officers)
RADARS
: Navigation: Raytheon TM 1650/6X and TM 1660/12S; I band.
COMMENT
: Former attack transport (APA) converted specifically to serve as
a range instrumentation ship in support of the Fleet Ballistic Missile

(FBM) programme. Maritime Administration VC2-S-AP5 type. Reclassified AGM
22 on 16 April 1969 and renamed Range Sentinel on 26 April 1971. In
Maritime Administration reserve from 1 October 1958 until 22 October 1969.
Converted from October 1969 to October 1971; placed in service as T-AGM 22
on 14 October 1971. Has telemetry and missile tracking equipment.
Match 204
PRODUCT TITLE
EDITION
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
PAGE NUMBER
CLASS
:
:
:
:
:
:
HULLS
:
Name..........
No............
Builders......
Completed.....
F/S...........

1990-91
786
1 CONVERTED MISSION CLASS: MISSILE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP (A
REDSTONE (ex-Johnstown, ex-Mission de Pala)
T-AGM 20 (ex-AO 114)
Marine Ship Corp, Sausalito, Calif
22 Apr 1944
TAA

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 595 x 75 x 25 (181.4 x 22.9 x 7.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; Westinghouse turbo-electric;
10000 shp; 1 shaft
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 165 civilian (20 officers, 80 technical personnel)
RADARS
: Navigation: Raytheon TM 1650/9X and TM 1660/12S; I band.
COMMENT
: Maritime Administration T2-SE-A2 type. Converted in 1964-66 to
serve as mid-ocean communications and tracking ship in support of the
Apollo manned lunar flights.
Converted to range instrumentation ship by General Dynamics Corp, Quincy
Division, Massachusetts; was cut in half and a 72 ft mid-section was
inserted, increasing length, beam, and displacement; approximately 450 tons
of electronic equipment installed for support of lunar flight operations,
including communications and tracking systems; balloon hangar and platform
fitted aft. Operated for the US Air Force Eastern Space Missile Center,
Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.
Match 205
PRODUCT TITLE :
EDITION
:
COUNTRY
:
SHIP TYPE
:
PAGE NUMBER :
CLASS
:
HULLS
:
Name..........
No............
Builders......
Completed.....
F/S...........

1990-91
788
4 SILAS BENT and WILKES CLASSES: SURVEYING SHIPS (AGS)
Name..........
No............
Builders......
Completed.....
F/S...........
KANE
T-AGS 27
Christy Corp, Sturgeon Bay
19 May 1967
TAA
SILAS BENT
T-AGS 26
American SB Co, Lorain
23 July 1965
TPA
Name.......... WILKES
No............ T-AGS 33
Builders...... Defoe SB Co, Bay City, Mich
Completed..... 28 June 1971

F/S........... TAA
Name..........
No............
Builders......
Completed.....
F/S...........
WYMAN
T-AGS 34
Defoe SB Co, Bay City, Mich
3 Nov 1971
TAA
DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2550-2843 full load

DIMENSIONS
: feet (metres): 285.3 x 48 x 15.1 (87 x 14.6 x 4.6)
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels (Westinghouse in T-AGS 26, Alco
in T-AGS 27, General Electric in others); 3600 bhp; 1 shaft; bow thruster;
350 hp
SPEED
COMPLEMENT
: 37 (12 officers) plus 28 scientists
RADARS
: Navigation: RM 1650/9X and TM 1660/12S (Silas Bent); I band.
COMMENT
: Designed specifically for surveying operations. Bow propulsion
unit for precise manoeuvrability and station keeping. All ships in
commission operated for the Oceanographer of the Navy under technical
control of the Naval Oceanographic office.
Match 206

EDITION
: 1990-91
COUNTRY
SHIP TYPE
: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)
PAGE NUMBER : 791
CLASS
: 5 JUMBOISED MISPILLION CLASS: OILERS (AO)
HULLS
:
Name............. MISPILLION
No............... T-AO 105
Builders......... Sun SB & DD, Chester, Penn
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
NAVASOTA
T-AO 106
Sun SB & DD, Chester, Penn
27 Feb 1946
TPA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PASSUMPSIC
T-AO 107
1 Apr 1946
TPA
Name.............
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
PAWCATUCK
T-AO 108
10 May 1946
TAA
Name............. WACCAMAW
No...............
Builders.........
Commissioned.....
F/S..............
DISPLACEMENT :
full load
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
turbines; 13500
SPEED
:
COMPLEMENT
:
Cargo capacity:
RADARS
:
HELICOPTERS :
T-AO 109
25 June 1946
TAR
tons: 9486 light; 35091 (33750 in T-AO 106 and 109)

feet (metres): 644 x 75 x 35.5 (196.3 x 22.9 x 10.8)
4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 2 Westinghouse geared
shp; 2 shafts
knots: 16
111 civilian (23 officers); 21 naval (1 officer)
150000 barrels of fuel oil
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 10; G band. TM 1650/6X; I band.
Platform only.
COMMENT
: Originally T3-S2-A3 oilers; converted during mid-1960s under
`jumbo' programme. Enlarged mid-sections added to increase cargo capacity.
As `jumboised' these ships had four 3 in single gun mounts; removed in MSC
service.
Passumpsic was assigned to the Military Sealift Command on 24 July 1973.
Mispillion on 26 July 1974, Waccamaw on 24 February 1975, Pawcatuck on 15
July 1975 and Navasota on 13 August 1975. All operate in fleet support with
civilian crews and naval detachments. Being replaced by Henry J Kaiser
class.
Match 207
PRODUCT TITLE :
EDITION
:
COUNTRY
:
SHIP TYPE
:
PAGE NUMBER :
CLASS
:
HULLS
:
KALNIK PC 132
VELEBIT PC 133
GRANICAR PC 134
RUDNIK PC 135

1990-91
YUGOSLAVIA
LIGHT FORCES
826
7 TYPE 131 (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
DISPLACEMENT :
DIMENSIONS
:
MAIN MACHINERY:
SPEED
:
GUNS
:
RADARS
:

feet (metres): 91.9 x 14.8 x 8.3 (28 x 4.5 x 2.5)
2 MTU Mercedes-Benz 820Db diesels; 2000 bhp; 2 shafts
knots: 22
6 Hispano-Suiza 20 mm (2 triple).
Surface search: Kelvin Hughes; I band.
ROMANIJA PC 136
KAMENAR PC 137
KOZUF PC 140
COMMENT
: Built at Trogir SY between 1965 and 1968. Type name, Patrolni
Camac. Serve in Maritime Border Brigade. Some may be transferred abroad.
Durmitor and Cer sold to Malta in March 1982.

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2900 standard; 3360 full load

to 12.6 km (6.8 nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of

: 2 SA 319B Alouette III {r10}.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

Builders......... AFNE, Rio Santiago

Launched......... 9 Nov 1974

: 1 SA 319B Alouette III {r9}.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

tons: 1470 standard; 1790 full load

40); warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer. Intention is to convert to 8 MM 40 and

: 1 SA 319B Alouette III.

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

Name.......... GUERRICO (ex-Transvaal, ex-Commandant l'Herminier F 791)

Lorient Naval Dockyard

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 950 standard; 1170 full load

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 2450 surfaced; 3144 dived

Fire control: Singer Librascope weapons control system.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock

Commissioned..... 15 June 1977

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 1610 standard; 2030 surfaced; 2410 dived

nm) depending on aerial height.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 3370 standard; 4618 full load

Western Electric SPG 53 {r9}; I/J band (for guns).

limited bottom bounce capability.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 211

: 1 Bofors AN 4 - 40 mm/60; 120 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm). T

40 mm mountings were designed by Australian Government Ordnance Factory and

accuracy particularly in heavy weather.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 170 approx

: The catamaran hull form was chosen as it provides stability, a

large deck area, greater manoeuvrability than a mono-hull and reduction in

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

tons: 360 standard; 440 full load

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

Commissioned..... 23 Apr 1981

: 2 Bofors 40 mm/60; dual purpose; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minut

10 km (5.5 nm) anti-surface.

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

DISPLACEMENT : tons: 17933 full load

: 3 Bofors 40 mm (2 fwd, 1 aft). 2 - 12.7 mm MGs.

: Based on French Durance class design. Replenishment at sea from

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

tons: 632 full load

: 1 SA 365F Dauphin 2 helicopter.

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

: 6 LURSSEN FPB 45 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)

ABDUL RAHMAN AL FADEL

tons: 228 half load; 259 full load

: SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar

homing to 42km (23nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.