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 Match 1   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.............  LA ARGENTINA  
No...............  D 11  
Builders.........  Blohm and Voss, Hamburg  
Laid down........  30 Mar  1981  
Launched.........  25 Sep  1981  
Commissioned.....  15 Dec  1983  
  
Name.............  HEROINA  
No...............  D 12  
Builders.........  Blohm and Voss, Hamburg  
Laid down........  24 Aug  1981  
Launched.........  17 Feb  1982  
Commissioned.....  15 Apr  1984  
  
Name.............  SARANDI  
No...............  D 13  
Builders.........  Blohm and Voss, Hamburg  
Laid down........  9 Mar  1982  
Launched.........  31 Aug  1982  
Commissioned.....  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   DB Rec# - 2  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3150 standard; 4100 full load  
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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 7 km (3.8 nm) at 33 kts; warhead  
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   : 1 SA 319B Alouette III {r9}.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  5 July  1985  
  
Name.............  ROSALES  
No...............  42  
Builders.........  AFNE, Rio Santiago  
Laid down........  1 July  1981  
Launched.........  4 Mar  1983  
Commissioned.....  14 Nov  1986  
  
Name.............  SPIRO  
No...............  43  
Builders.........  AFNE, Rio Santiago  
Laid down........  4 Jan  1982  
Launched.........  24 June  1983  
Commissioned.....  24 Nov  1987  early  1990  
  
Name.............  PARKER  
No...............  44  
Builders.........  AFNE, Rio Santiago  
Laid down........  2 Aug  1982  
Launched.........  31 Mar  1984  
  
Name.............  ROBINSON  
No...............  45  
Builders.........  AFNE, Rio Santiago  
Laid down........  6 June  1983  
Launched.........  15 Feb  1985  
Commissioned.....  late 1990  
  
Name.............  GOMEZ ROCA  
No...............  46  
Builders.........  AFNE, Rio Santiago  
Laid down........  1 Dec  1983  
Launched.........  14 Nov  1986  
Commissioned.....  late 1991  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1470 standard; 1790 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 299.1 x 36.4 x 11.2  
 (91.2 x 11.1 x 3.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Type 16PC2-5V400 SEMT-Pielstick 16-cyl diesels; 20400  
bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 27. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 7 km (3.8 nm) at 33 kts; warhead  
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   DB Rec# - 4  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : ARGENTINA  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 13
CLASS         : 3 FRENCH TYPE A 69  
HULLS         :   
Name..........  DRUMMOND (ex-Good Hope,  
                            ex-Lieutenant de Vaisseau le Henaff F 789)  
No............  31  
Builders......  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.....  12 Mar  1976  
Launched......  5 Mar  1977  
Completed.....  Mar  1978  
  
Name..........  GUERRICO (ex-Transvaal, ex-Commandant l'Herminier F 791)  
No............  32  


Builders......  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.....  1 Oct  1976  
Launched......  13 Sep  1977  
Completed.....  Oct  1978  
  
Name..........  GRANVILLE  
No............  33  
Builders......  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.....  1 Dec  1978  
Launched......  28 June  1980  
Completed.....  22 June  1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 950 standard; 1170 full load  
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  
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 7 km (3.8 nm) at 33 kts; warhead  
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).  
Navigation: Decca 1226; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  FARNCOMB  
No...............  72  
Builders.........  Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide  
Launched.........  1994  
Commissioned.....  1996  
  
Name.............  WALLER  
No...............  73  
Builders.........  Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide  
Launched.........  1995  
Commissioned.....  1997  
  
Name.............  DECHAINEUX  
No...............  74  
Builders.........  Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide  
Launched.........  1996  
Commissioned.....  1998  
  
Name.............  SHEEAN  
No...............  75  
Builders.........  Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide  
Launched.........  1997  
Commissioned.....  1999  
  
Name.............  RANKIN  
No...............  76  
Builders.........  Australia Submarine Corp, Adelaide  
Launched.........  1998  
Commissioned.....  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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  OTWAY  
No...............  59  
Builders.........  Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  29 June  1965  
Launched.........  29 Nov  1966  
Commissioned.....  23 Apr  1968  
  
Name.............  ONSLOW  
No...............  60  
Builders.........  Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  4 Dec  1967  
Launched.........  3 Dec  1968  
Commissioned.....  22 Dec  1969  
  
Name.............  ORION  
No...............  61  
Builders.........  Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  6 Oct  1972  
Launched.........  16 Sep  1974  
Commissioned.....  15 June  1977  


  
Name.............  OTAMA  
No...............  62  
Builders.........  Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  25 May  1973  
Launched.........  3 Dec  1975  
Commissioned.....  27 Apr  1978  
  
Name.............  OVENS  
No...............  70  
Builders.........  Scotts' Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  17 June  1966  
Launched.........  4 Dec  1967  
Commissioned.....  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 homing to 130  
km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes (HP air discharge). Gould Mk 48  
Mod 4; dual purpose; wire-guided; active/passive homing to 38 km (21 nm) at  
55 kts; 50 km (27 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 267 kg. Total of 20 SSM and  
torpedoes carried.  
Fire control: Singer Librascope SFCS Mk 1 data handling and fire control  
system.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band; 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : AUSTRALIA  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 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  
Commissioned.....  17 July  1965  
  
Name.............  HOBART  
No...............  39  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan  
Laid down........  26 Oct  1962  
Launched.........  9 Jan  1964  
Commissioned.....  18 Dec  1965  
  
Name.............  BRISBANE  
No...............  41  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan  
Laid down........  15 Feb  1965  
Launched.........  5 May  1966  
Commissioned.....  16 Dec  1967  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3370 standard; 4618 full load  
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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  WARRNAMBOOL  
No...............  204  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  14 Mar  1981  
  
Name.............  TOWNSVILLE  
No...............  205  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  18 July  1981  
  
Name.............  WOLLONGONG  
No...............  206  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  28 Nov  1981  
  
Name.............  LAUNCESTON  
No...............  207  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  1 Mar  1982  
  
Name.............  WHYALLA  
No...............  208  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  3 July  1982  
  


Name.............  IPSWICH  
No...............  209  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  13 Nov  1982  
  
Name.............  CESSNOCK  
No...............  210  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  5 Mar  1983  
  
Name.............  BENDIGO  
No...............  211  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  28 May  1983  
  
Name.............  GAWLER  
No...............  212  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  27 Aug  1983  
  
Name.............  GERALDTON  
No...............  213  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  10 Dec  1983  
  
Name.............  DUBBO  
No...............  214  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  10 Mar  1984  
  
Name.............  GEELONG  
No...............  215  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  2 June  1984  
  
Name.............  GLADSTONE  
No...............  216  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  8 Sep  1984  
  
Name.............  BUNBURY  
No...............  217  
Builders.........  North Queensland  
Commissioned.....  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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  SHOALWATER  
No...............  M 81  
Builders.........  Carrington Slipways  
Commissioned.....  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         : knots: 10. Range, miles: 1200 at 10 kts  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : AUSTRALIA  
SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 28
CLASS         : 1 BRITISH TON CLASS (MODIFIED)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  CURLEW (ex-HMS Chediston)  
No...............  M 1121  
Builders.........  Montrose S.Y.  
Commissioned.....  1954  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 360 standard; 440 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 153 x 27.7 x 8.2 (46.3 x 8.5 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Napier Deltic diesels; 3000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 15. Range, miles: 2300 at 13 kts; 3500 at 8 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 32 (3 officers)  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 975; I/J band.  
SONARS        : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  


Commissioned.....  23 Apr 1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3300 standard; 5700 full load  
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         : knots: 18. Range, miles: 8000 at 15 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  19 Feb 1986  
  
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         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 9000 at 15 kts  
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          : 3 Bofors 40 mm (2 fwd, 1 aft). 2 - 12.7 mm MGs.  
RADARS        : Navigation. Two Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
HELICOPTERS   : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  17 June  1969  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8915 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  AL MUHARRAQ  
No...............  25  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  3 Feb  1988  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 632 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 206.7 x 30.5 x 9.5 (63 x 9.3 x 2.9)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 20V 538 TB 93 diesels; 18740 bhp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 4000 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : BAHRAIN  
SHIP TYPE     : MISSILE CORVETTES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 37
CLASS         : 6 LURSSEN FPB 45 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   


Name.............  AHMAD EL FATEH  
No...............  20  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  5 Feb  1984  
  
Name.............  AL JABIRI  
No...............  21  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  3 May  1984  
  
Name.............  ABDUL RAHMAN AL FADEL  
No...............  22  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  10 Sep  1986  
  
Name.............  AL TAWEELAH  
No...............  23  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  1989  
  
Name.............  -  
No...............  -  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
Name.............  -  
No...............  -  
Builders.........  Lurssen/Burmester  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 228 half load; 259 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 147.3 x 22.9 x 8.2 (44.9 x 7 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 538 TB92 diesels; 15400 hp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 1600 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 36 (6 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : 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;  
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.  
 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    : First pair ordered in 1979, second pair in 1985, third pair in  
June 1986.  
STRUCTURE     : Third pair have a beam of 7.3 m (23.9 ft) and 15600 hp.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  11 Apr 1958  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2170 standard; 2408 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  14 Mar  1957  
  
Name.............  ALI HAIDER (ex-HMS Jaguar)  
No...............  F 17  
Builders.........  Wm Denny & Bros Ltd, Dumbarton  
Laid down........  2 Nov  1953  
Launched.........  30 July  1957  
Commissioned.....  12 Dec  1959  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2300 standard; 2520 full load  
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 
elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg.  
 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   DB Rec# - 18  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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...............  F 911  
Builders.........  Cockerill, Hoboken  
Laid down........  2 Sep  1974  
Launched.........  8 Dec  1975  
Commissioned.....  20 Jan  1978  
  
Name.............  WANDELAAR  
No...............  F 912  
Builders.........  Boelwerf, Temse  
Laid down........  28 Mar  1975  
Launched.........  21 June  1977  
Commissioned.....  27 Oct  1978  
  
Name.............  WESTHINDER  
No...............  F 913  
Builders.........  Cockerill, Hoboken  
Laid down........  8 Dec  1975  
Launched.........  28 Jan  1977  
Commissioned.....  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 
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  18 June  1973  
  
Name.............  TONELERO  
No...............  S 21  
Builders.........  Vickers, Barrow  
Laid down........  18 Nov  1971  
Launched.........  22 Nov  1972  
Commissioned.....  10 Dec  1977  
  
Name.............  RIACHUELO  
No...............  S 22  
Builders.........  Vickers, Barrow  
Laid down........  26 May  1973  
Launched.........  6 Sep  1975  
Commissioned.....  12 Mar  1977  
  
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-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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.  


Fire control: Ferranti DCH tactical data system.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  8 June  1972  
Launched.........  8 Feb  1974  
Commissioned.....  20 Nov  1976  
  
Name.............  DEFENSORA  
No...............  F 41  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Laid down........  14 Dec  1972  
Launched.........  27 Mar  1975  
Commissioned.....  5 Mar  1977  
  
Name.............  CONSTITUICAO  
No...............  F 42*  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Laid down........  13 Mar  1974  
Launched.........  15 Apr  1976  
Commissioned.....  31 Mar  1978  
  
Name.............  LIBERAL  
No...............  F 43*  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Laid down........  2 May  1975  
Launched.........  7 Feb  1977  
Commissioned.....  18 Nov  1978  
  
Name.............  INDEPENDENCIA  
No...............  F 44  


Builders.........  Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro  
Laid down........  11 June  1972  
Launched.........  2 Sep  1974  
Commissioned.....  3 Sep  1979  
  
Name.............  UNIAO  
No...............  F 45  
Builders.........  Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro  
Laid down........  11 June  1972  
Launched.........  14 Mar  1975  
Commissioned.....  12 Sep  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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  PARAIBA (ex-Davidson)  
No...............  D 28(ex-FF 1045)  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  20 Sep  1963  
Launched.........  2 Oct  1964  
Commissioned.....  7 Dec  1965  
  
Name.............  PARANA (ex-Sample)  
No...............  D 29 (ex-FF 1048)  
Builders.........  Lockheed S B & Construction Co  
Laid down........  19 July  1963  
Launched.........  28 Apr  1964  
Commissioned.....  23 Mar  1968  
  
Name.............  PERNAMBUCO (ex-Bradley)  
No...............  D 30 (ex-FF 1041)  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco  
Laid down........  17 Jan  1963  
Launched.........  26 Mar  1964  
Commissioned.....  15 May  1965  


  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2620 standard; 3403 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  


Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  JACEQUAY  
No...............  V 31  
Builders.........  Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro  
Laid down........  15 Oct  1984  
Launched.........  8 June  1987  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  JULIO DE NORONHA  
No...............  V 32  
Builders.........  Verolme, Angra dos Reis  
Laid down........  May  1987  
Launched.........  Mar  1988  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  FRONTIN  
No...............  V 33  
Builders.........  Verolme, Angra dos Reis  
Laid down........  Aug  1987  
Launched.........  Sep  1988  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1600 standard; 1970 full load  
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         : knots: 27. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 162 (19 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
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.  
 2 Bofors 40 mm/70 {r3}; 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 {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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : BRUNEI  
SHIP TYPE     : CORVETTES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 66
CLASS         : 0 + 3 VIGILANCE CLASS  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1135 full load  
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         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 5500 at 12 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : BRUNEI  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 66
CLASS         : 3 WASPADA CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  WASPADA  
No...............  P 02  
Builders.........  Vosper (Singapore)  
Commissioned.....  1978  
  
Name.............  PEJUANG  
No...............  P 03  
Builders.........  Vosper (Singapore)  
Commissioned.....  1979  
  
Name.............  SETERIA  
No...............  P 04  
Builders.........  Vosper (Singapore)  
Commissioned.....  1979  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 206 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 121 x 23.5 x 6 (36.9 x 7.2 x 1.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU 20V-538 TB91 diesels; 9000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 1200 at 14 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 24 (4 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
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 1 kg.  
 2 - 7.62 mm MGs. 2 MOD(N) 2 in launchers for illuminants.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Decca RDL; radar intercept.  
Fire control: Sea Archer system with Sperry Co-ordinate Calculator and  
1412A digital computer.  
RADARS        : Surface search: 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  9 Jan 1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 308 full load  
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         : knots: 25. Range, miles: 2000 at 16 kts  
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 ( 
nm); weight of shell 0.96kg.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  ONONDAGA  
No...............  73  
Builders.........  HM Dockyard, Chatham  
Laid down........  18 June  1964  
Launched.........  25 Sep  1965  
Commissioned.....  22 June  1967  
  
Name.............  OKANAGAN  
No...............  74  
Builders.........  HM Dockyard, Chatham  
Laid down........  25 Mar  1965  
Launched.........  17 Sep  1966  
Commissioned.....  22 June  1968  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 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 hp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 12 surfaced; 17 dived; 10 snorting  
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.  


COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.  
Fire control: Singer Librascope TFCS with Sperry UYK 20 computer.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  HYATT (ex-Condell)  
No...............  23  
Builders.........  Scott-Lithgow  
Laid down........  10 Jan  1972  
Launched.........  26 Sep  1973  
Commissioned.....  27 Sep  1976  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1610 standard; 2030 surfaced; 2410 dived  
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         : knots: 12 surfaced; 17 dived  
COMPLEMENT    : 65 (7 officers)  


  
TORPEDOES     : 8 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes (6 bow, 2 stern). 22 AEG SUT;  
wire-guided; active homing to 12 km (6.5 nm) at 35 kts; passive homing to  
28 km (15 nm) at 23 kts; warhead 250 kg.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  7 Mar  1970  
  
Name.............  COCHRANE (ex-HMS Antrim)  
No...............  12  
Builders.........  Fairfield S.B. & Eng Co Ltd, Govan  
Laid down........  20 Jan  1966  
Launched.........  19 Oct  1967  
Commissioned.....  14 July  1970  
  
Name.............  LATORRE (ex-HMS Glamorgan)  
No...............  14  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne  
Laid down........  13 Sep  1962  
Launched.........  9 July  1964  
Commissioned.....  11 Oct  1966  
  
Name.............  BLANCO ENCALADA (ex-HMS Fife)  
No...............  15  
Builders.........  Fairfield S.B. & Eng Co Ltd, Govan  
Laid down........  1 June  1962  
Launched.........  9 July  1964  
Commissioned.....  21 June  1966  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 5440 standard; 6200 full load  
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         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 3500 at 28 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 470 (36 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 45 kg.  
 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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  31 Dec  1960  
  
Name.............  ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS  
No...............  19  
Builders.........  Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow  
Laid down........  20 June  1956  
Launched.........  5 May  1958  
Commissioned.....  26 Mar  1960  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2730 standard; 3300 full load  
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         : knots: 34.5. Range, miles: 6000 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 266 (17 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 16 kg.  
 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 {r4}; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.5  
nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 2.4 kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Honeywell Mk 44 Mod 1;  
active homing to 5.5 km (3 nm) at 30 kts; warhead 34 kg.  
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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1629; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  5 June  1971  
Launched.........  12 June  1972  
Commissioned.....  21 Dec  1973  
  
Name.............  LYNCH  
No...............  07  
Builders.........  Yarrow & Co Ltd  
Laid down........  6 Dec  1971  
Launched.........  6 Dec  1972  
Commissioned.....  25 May  1974  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2500 standard; 2962 full load  
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         : knots: 29. Range, miles: 4500 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 263  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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 
elevation; 20 rounds/minute to 19 km (10 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.2 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 45 kg.  
 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r4}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to 2 km.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. 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 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.  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  28 June 1963  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8531 light; 27400 full load  
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.  


  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : CHINA  
SHIP TYPE     : SUBMARINES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 108
CLASS         : 1 MODIFIED ROMEO CLASS (SSG)  
HULLS         :   
351  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1650 surfaced; 2100 dived  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3250 standard; 3800 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 5000 at 14 kts; 1100 at 32 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : COLOMBIA  
SHIP TYPE     : 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  
Commissioned.....  31 Oct  1983  
  
Name.............  CALDAS  
No...............  52  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  
Laid down........  June  1981  
Launched.........  23 Apr  1982  
Commissioned.....  14 Feb  1984  
  
Name.............  ANTIOQUIA  
No...............  53  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  
Laid down........  22 June  1981  
Launched.........  28 Aug  1982  
Commissioned.....  30 Apr  1984  
  
Name.............  INDEPENDIENTE  
No...............  54  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  
Laid down........  22 June  1981  
Launched.........  21 Jan  1983  
Commissioned.....  24 July  1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1500 standard; 2100 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 325.1 x 37.1 x 12.1  
 (99.1 x 11.3 x 3.7)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels; 28000 hp; 2 shafts; cp  
propellers  
SPEED         : knots: 27; 18 on 2 diesels. Range, miles: 7000 at 14 kts; 5000 a 
18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 94  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
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          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact {r3}; 85~ elevation; 85  
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  
(6.7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  MANABI  
No...............  CM 12  
Builders.........  Fincantieri Ancona  
Laid down........  19 Feb  1980  
Launched.........  9 Feb  1981  
Commissioned.....  21 June  1983  
  
Name.............  LOS RIOS  
No...............  CM 13  
Builders.........  Fincantieri Muggiano  
Laid down........  5 Dec  1979  
Launched.........  27 Feb  1981  
Commissioned.....  9 Oct  1983  
  
Name.............  EL ORO  
No...............  CM 14  
Builders.........  Fincantieri Ancona  
Laid down........  20 Mar  1980  
Launched.........  9 Feb  1981  
Commissioned.....  11 Dec  1983  
  
Name.............  LOS GALAPAGOS  
No...............  CM 15  
Builders.........  Fincantieri Muggiano  
Laid down........  4 Dec  1980  
Launched.........  4 July  1981  
Commissioned.....  26 May  1984  


  
Name.............  LOJA  
No...............  CM 16  
Builders.........  Fincantieri Ancona  
Laid down........  25 Mar  1981  
Launched.........  27 Feb  1982  
Commissioned.....  26 May  1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 685 full load  
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         : knots: 37. Range, miles: 4400 at 14 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 51  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 6 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet (2 triple) launchers; inertial  
cruise; active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;  
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  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 4 km (2.2  
nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : ECUADOR  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 152
CLASS         : 3 LURSSEN 45 CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  QUITO  
No...............  LM 21  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  13 July  1976  
  
Name.............  GUAYAQUIL  
No...............  LM 23  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  22 Dec  1977  
  
Name.............  CUENCA  
No...............  LM 24  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  17 July  1977  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 255  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 147.6 x 23 x 8.1 (45 x 7 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 538 diesels; 14000 hp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 700 at 40 kts; 1800 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 35  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca; I band.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Launched - Quito on 20 November 1975; Guayaquil on 5 April  
1976; Cuenca in December 1976.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  10 Feb 1961  
  
Name.............  Ex-OBERON  
No...............  ex-S 09  


Builders.........  HM Dockyard, Chatham  
Laid down........  28 Nov 1957  
Launched.........  18 July 1959  
Commissioned.....  24 Feb 1961  
  
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 1 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  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : EGYPT  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 157
CLASS         : 3 Ex-SOVIET OSA I CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
633  641  643  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 165 standard; 210 full load  
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         : knots: 35. Range, miles: 400 at 34 kts  
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  
(2.7 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.54 kg.  


 2 - 12.7 mm MGs.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.  
RADARS        : Air/surface search: Kelvin Hughes; I band.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 916; I band.  
Fire control: Drum Tilt; H/I band.  
IFF: High Pole. Square Head.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Thirteen reported to have been delivered to Egypt by the  
Soviet Navy in 1966-68 but some were sunk in war with Israel, October 1973.  
Four of the remaining seven were derelict in 1989.  
MODERNISATION : Refitted with MTU diesels and two machine guns.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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............  LE TEMERAIRE  
No..............  S 617  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  1991  
Launched........  -  
Operational.....  1997  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 12700 surfaced; 14335 dived  
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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : SUBMARINES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 178
CLASS         :  1 L'INFLEXIBLE CLASS (SNLE)  
HULLS         :   
Name............  L'INFLEXIBLE  
No..............  S 615  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  16 Mar 1979  
Launched........  23 June 1982  
Operational.....  1 Apr 1985  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8080 surfaced; 8920 dived  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  11 Dec  1976  
Launched........  7 July  1979  
Operational.....  23 Feb  1983  
  
Name............  SAPHIR  
No..............  S 602  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  1 Sep  1979  
Launched........  1 Sep  1981  
Operational.....  6 July  1984  
  
Name............  CASABIANCA  
No..............  S 603  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  19 Sep  1979  
Launched........  22 Dec  1984  
Operational.....  21 Apr  1987  
  
Name............  EMERAUDE  
No..............  S 604  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  4 Mar  1981  
Launched........  12 Apr  1986  
Operational.....  15 Sep  1988  
  
Name............  AMETHYSTE  
No..............  S 605  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  11 Oct  1984  
Launched........  14 May  1988  
Operational.....  Apr  1991  


  
Name............  PERLE  
No..............  S 606  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  27 Mar  1987  
Launched........  1990  
Operational.....  1993  
  
Name............  TURQUOISE  
No..............  S 607  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  14 June  1988  
Launched........  1993  
Operational.....  1997  
  
Name............  DIAMANT  
No..............  S 608  
Builders........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down.......  1990  
Launched........  -  
Operational.....  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;  
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to  
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        : Search: Thomson-CSF DRUA 33; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  28 July  1977  
  
Name.............  BEVEZIERS  
No...............  S 621  
Builders.........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  17 May  1973  
Launched.........  14 June  1975  
Commissioned.....  27 Sep  1977  
  
Name.............  LA PRAYA  
No...............  S 622  
Builders.........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1974  
Launched.........  15 May  1976  
Commissioned.....  9 Mar  1978  
  
Name.............  OUESSANT  
No...............  S 623  
Builders.........  Cherbourg Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1974  
Launched.........  23 Oct  1976  
Commissioned.....  27 July  1978  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1230 standard; 1490 surfaced; 1740 dived  
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         : knots: 12 surfaced; 20 dived  
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;  
active/passive homing to 17 km (9 nm) at 35 kts; warhead 150 kg; depth to  
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        : Search: Thomson-CSF DRUA 33; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  7 July  1960  
Launched.........  30 Sep  1961  
Commissioned.....  30 June  1964  
  


DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 10000 standard; 12365 full load  
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         : knots: 26.5. Range, miles: 6000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 623 (27 officers, 414 ratings and 182 cadets)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 6 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 4 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 1964 CADAM automatic {r2}; 80~  
elevation; 80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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)  
Commissioned.....  5 May  1959  


  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8500 standard; 11300 full load  
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         : knots: 31.5. Range, miles: 4000 at 25 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 560 (24 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  
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;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 185
CLASS         : 7 GEORGES LEYGUES CLASS (TYPE F 70 (ASW))  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  GEORGES LEYGUES  
No...............  D 640  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  16 Sep  1974  
Launched.........  17 Dec  1976  
Commissioned.....  10 Dec  1979  
  
Name.............  DUPLEIX  
No...............  D 641  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  17 Oct  1975  
Launched.........  2 Dec  1978  
Commissioned.....  16 June  1981  
  
Name.............  MONTCALM  
No...............  D 642  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  6 Dec  1975  
Launched.........  31 May  1980  
Commissioned.....  28 May  1982  
  
Name.............  JEAN DE VIENNE  
No...............  D 643  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  26 Oct  1979  
Launched.........  17 Nov  1981  
Commissioned.....  25 May  1984  
  
Name.............  PRIMAUGUET  
No...............  D 644  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  19 Nov  1981  
Launched.........  17 Mar  1984  
Commissioned.....  7 Nov  1986  
  
Name.............  LA MOTTE-PICQUET  
No...............  D 645  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard/Lorient  
Laid down........  12 Feb  1982  
Launched.........  6 Feb  1985  
Commissioned.....  18 Feb  1988  
  
Name.............  LATOUCHE-TREVILLE  
No...............  D 646  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard/Lorient  
Laid down........  31 May  1985  
Launched.........  19 Mar  1988  
Commissioned.....  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)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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  
band; range 29 km (16 nm).  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  28 July  1988  
  
Name.............  JEAN BART  
No...............  D 615  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  12 Mar  1986  
Launched.........  19 Mar  1988  
Commissioned.....  21 Oct  1989 (trials)  
  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 4668 full load  
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      : SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  
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          : 1 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r4}; 80~ elevat 
80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 186
CLASS         : 2 SUFFREN CLASS  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  SUFFREN  
No...............  D 602  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Dec  1962  
Launched.........  15 May  1965  
Commissioned.....  20 July  1967  
  
Name.............  DUQUESNE  
No...............  D 603  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Nov  1964  
Launched.........  12 Feb  1966  


Commissioned.....  1 Apr  1970  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 5090 standard; 6910 full load  
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         : knots: 34. Range, miles: 5100 at 18 kts; 2400 at 29 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 355 (23 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  
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~  
elevation; 80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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).  
Combat data systems: SENIT 2 action data automation; Link 11.  
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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1226; I 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).  
  
  


 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 187
CLASS         : 3 TOURVILLE CLASS (TYPE F 67)  
PICTURE       : TOURVILLE  @P187.PCX 
HULLS         :   
Name.............  TOURVILLE  
No...............  D 610  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  16 Mar  1970  
Launched.........  13 May  1972  
Commissioned.....  21 June  1974  
  
Name.............  DUGUAY-TROUIN  
No...............  D 611  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  25 Feb  1971  
Launched.........  1 June  1973  
Commissioned.....  17 Sep  1975  
  
Name.............  DE GRASSE  
No...............  D 612  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  June  1972  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1974  
Commissioned.....  1 Oct  1977  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 4580 standard; 5950 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 5000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 301 (21 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 6 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  
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 
80~ elevation; 80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
ESM: ARBR 16; radar warning.  


ECM: ARBB 32; jammer.  
Combat data systems: SENIT 3 action data automation; Link 11.  
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}.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 188
CLASS         : 1 TYPE T 53 (MODIFIED - ASW)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  DUPERRE  
No...............  D 633  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Nov 1954  
Launched.........  23 June 1956  
Commissioned.....  8 Oct 1957  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2800 standard; 3900 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 5000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 272 (15 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  


GUNS          : 1 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r2}; dual purpo 
80~ elevation; 80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
ESM: ARBR 16; radar warning.  
Combat data systems: SENIT 2 action data automation; Link11.  
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system.  
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        : Thomson Sintra DUBV 23; bow-mounted; active search and attack; 5 
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 189
CLASS         : 1 TYPE T 47 (DDG)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  DU CHAYLA  
No...............  D 630  
Builders.........  Brest Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  July  1953  
Launched.........  27 Nov  1954  
Commissioned.....  4 June  1957  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2750 standard; 3740 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 5000 at 18 kts  


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.  
Combat data systems: SENIT 2 action data automation; Link 11.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS (Fregates or Escorteur d'Escadre)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 189
CLASS         : 1 TYPE F 65 (ASW)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  ACONIT  
No...............  D 609 (ex-F 703)  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Jan 1966  
Launched.........  7 Mar 1970  
Commissioned.....  30 Mar  1973  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3500 standard; 3900 full load  
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         : knots: 27. Range, miles: 5000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 228 (15 officers)  
  


MISSILES      : SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165kg; sea-skimmer.  
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 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r3}; 80~ elevat 
80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
ESM: ARBR 16; radar warning.  
ECM: ARBB 32; jammer.  
Combat data systems: SENIT 3 action data automation; Link 11.  
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        : Thomson Sintra DUBV 23; bow-mounted; active search and attack; 5 
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  SURCOUF  
No...............  -  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1990  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  1995  
  
Name.............  COURBET  
No...............  -  


Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1991  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  1996  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3200 full load  
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         : knots: 25. Range, miles: 7000 at 15 kts; 9000 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 156 plus 8 spare berths  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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.  
ECM: ARBB 33; jammer.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  


COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES (Fregates, avisos-escorteurs, avisos)  
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.............  PRAIRIAL  
No...............  F 731  
Builders.........  Chantiers de L'Atlantique  
Laid down........  Oct  1990  
Launched.........  Apr  1991  
Commissioned.....  Mar  1992  
  
Name.............  NIVOSE  
No...............  F 732  
Builders.........  Chantiers de L'Atlantique  
Laid down........  Apr  1991  
Launched.........  Oct  1991  
Commissioned.....  June  1992  
  
Name.............  VENTOSE  
No...............  F 733  
Builders.........  Chantiers de L'Atlantique  
Laid down........  Oct  1991  
Launched.........  Apr  1992  
Commissioned.....  Oct  1992  
  
Name.............  GERMINAL  
No...............  -  
Builders.........  Chantiers de L'Atlantique  
Laid down........  Apr  1992  
Launched.........  Oct  1992  
Commissioned.....  June  1993  
  
Name.............  VENDEMIAIRE  
No...............  -  
Builders.........  Chantiers de L'Atlantique  
Laid down........  Oct  1992  
Launched.........  Apr  1993  
Commissioned.....  Dec  1993  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2600 standard; 2950 full load  
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         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 9000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 80-90 plus 35 spare berths for marines  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES (Fregates, avisos-escorteurs, avisos)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 192
CLASS         : 6 COMMANDANT RIVIERE CLASS (Avisos Escorteurs)  
PICTURE       : COMMANDANT BORY  @P192.PCX 
HULLS         :   
Name.............  COMMANDANT BORY  
No...............  F 726  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Mar  1958  
Launched.........  Oct  1958  
Commissioned.....  5 Mar  1964  
  
Name.............  AMIRAL CHARNER  
No...............  F 727  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Nov  1958  
Launched.........  Mar  1960  
Commissioned.....  14 Dec  1962  
  
Name.............  DOUDART DE LAGREE  
No...............  F 728  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Mar  1960  
Launched.........  Apr  1961  
Commissioned.....  1 May  1963  
  


Name.............  BALNY  
No...............  F 729  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Mar  1960  
Launched.........  Mar  1962  
Commissioned.....  1 Feb  1970  
  
Name.............  PROTET  
No...............  F 748  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Sep  1961  
Launched.........  Dec  1962  
Commissioned.....  1 May  1964  
  
Name.............  ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU HENRY  
No...............  F 749  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Sep  1962  
Launched.........  Dec  1963  
Commissioned.....  1 Jan  1965  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1750 standard; 2250 full load  
 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;  
elevation; 60 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
ESM: ARBR 16; radar warning.  
RADARS        : Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 22A {r7}; D band.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1226; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : FRANCE  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES (Fregates, avisos-escorteurs, avisos)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 191
CLASS         : 17 D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES (TYPE A 69) CLASS  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES  
No...............  F 781  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1 Sep  1972  
Launched.........  1 June  1973  
Commissioned.....  10 Sep  1976  
  
Name.............  AMYOT D'INVILLE  
No...............  F 782  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  Sep  1973  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1974  
Commissioned.....  13 Oct  1976  
  
Name.............  DROGOU  
No...............  F 783  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1 Oct  1973  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1974  
Commissioned.....  30 Sep  1976  
  
Name.............  DETROYAT  
No...............  F 784  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  15 Dec  1974  
Launched.........  31 Jan  1976  
Commissioned.....  4 May  1977  
  
Name.............  JEAN MOULIN  
No...............  F 785  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  15 Jan  1975  
Launched.........  31 Jan  1976  
Commissioned.....  11 May  1977  
  
Name.............  QUARTIER MAITRE ANQUETIL  
No...............  F 786  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1 Aug  1975  
Launched.........  7 Aug  1976  
Commissioned.....  4 Feb  1978  


  
Name.............  COMMANDANT DE PIMODAN  
No...............  F 787  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1 Sep  1975  
Launched.........  7 Aug  1976  
Commissioned.....  20 May  1978  
  
Name.............  SECOND MAITRE LE BIHAN  
No...............  F 788  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1 Nov  1976  
Launched.........  13 Aug  1977  
Commissioned.....  7 July  1979  
  
Name.............  LIEUTENANT DE VAISSEAU LE HENAFF  
No...............  F 789  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  21 Mar  1977  
Launched.........  16 Sep  1978  
Commissioned.....  13 Feb  1980  
  
Name.............  LIEUTENANT DE VAISSEAU LAVALLEE  
No...............  F 790  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  1 Nov  1977  
Launched.........  29 May  1979  
Commissioned.....  16 Aug  1980  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT L'HERMINIER  
No...............  F 791  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  29 May  1979  
Launched.........  7 Mar  1981  
Commissioned.....  22 Feb  1986  
  
Name.............  PREMIER MAITRE L'HER  
No...............  F 792  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  24 July  1979  
Launched.........  28 June  1980  
Commissioned.....  5 Dec  1981  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT BLAISON  
No...............  F 793  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  15 Nov  1979  
Launched.........  7 Mar  1981  
Commissioned.....  28 Apr  1982  
  
Name.............  ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU JACOUBET  
No...............  F 794  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  June  1980  
Launched.........  28 Sep  1981  
Commissioned.....  23 Oct  1982  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT DUCUING  
No...............  F 795  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  


Laid down........  1 Oct  1980  
Launched.........  28 Sep  1981  
Commissioned.....  17 Mar  1983  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT BIROT  
No...............  F 796  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  23 Mar  1981  
Launched.........  22 May  1982  
Commissioned.....  14 Mar  1984  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT BOUAN  
No...............  F 797  
Builders.........  Lorient Naval Dockyard  
Laid down........  12 Oct  1981  
Launched.........  23 Apr  1983  
Commissioned.....  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         : knots: 23. Range, miles: 4500 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 90 (7 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 (or 2 MM 38) Exocet {r1}; inertial  
cruise; active radar homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;  
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          : 1 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55 Mod 68 CADAM automatic {r2}; 80~ elevat 
80 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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.  
ESM: ARBR 16; radar warning.  
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega system.  
RADARS        : Air/surface search: Thomson-CSF DRBV 51A {r7}; G band; range 29  
(16 nm).  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1226; I band.  
Fire control: DRBC 32E {r8}; I band.  
SONARS        : Thomson Sintra DUBA 25; hull-mounted; search and attack; medium  
frequency.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Classified as `Avisos'. Service lives: The first three due to  
pay off in 1996 and then regularly until Commandant Bouan in 2004.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  22 Mar  1969  
  
Name.............  MOLDERS (ex-US DDG 29)  
No...............  D 186  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works Corporation  
Laid down........  12 Apr  1966  
Launched.........  13 Apr  1968  
Commissioned.....  20 Sep  1969  
  
Name.............  ROMMEL (ex-US DDG 30)  
No...............  D 187  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works Corporation  
Laid down........  22 Aug  1967  
Launched.........  1 Feb  1969  
Commissioned.....  2 May  1970  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3370 standard; 4500 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 437 x 47 x 20  
 (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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 4500 at 20 kts  
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)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 32 kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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        : Air search: Lockheed SPS 40 {r6}; E/F band; range 320 km (175  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : GERMANY, WEST  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 222
CLASS         : 3 HAMBURG CLASS (TYPE 101A)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  HAMBURG  
No...............  D 181  


Builders.........  H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg  
Laid down........  29 Jan  1959  
Launched.........  26 Mar  1960  
Commissioned.....  23 Mar  1964  
  
Name.............  SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN  
No...............  D 182  
Builders.........  H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg  
Laid down........  20 Aug  1959  
Launched.........  20 Aug  1960  
Commissioned.....  12 Oct  1964  
  
Name.............  BAYERN  
No...............  D 183  
Builders.........  H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg  
Laid down........  14 Sep  1960  
Launched.........  14 Aug  1962  
Commissioned.....  6 July  1965  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3340 standard; 4680 full load  
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         : knots: 34. Range, miles: 6000 at 13 kts; 920 at 34 kts  
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  
rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 8 Breda 40 mm/70 (4 twin) {r3}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5  
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).  
ESM: WLR-6; radar warning.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 4275 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  1 July  1961  
  
Name.............  HERMES  
No...............  P 6053  
Builders.........  Rolandwerft, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  16 Dec  1961  
  
Name.............  NAJADE  
No...............  P 6054  
Builders.........  Rolandwerft, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  12 May  1962  
  
Name.............  TRITON  
No...............  P 6055  
Builders.........  Rolandwerft, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  10 Nov  1962  
  
Name.............  THESEUS  
No...............  P 6056  
Builders.........  Rolandwerft, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  15 Aug  1963  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 575 standard; 732 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 229.7 x 26.9 x 8.6 (70 x 8.2 x 2.7)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MAN V84V diesels; 6800 shp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 19.5. Range, miles: 2760 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 64 (4 officers)  
  
GUNS          : 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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.  
Fire control: Signaal Mk 9 TFCS.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Thomson-CSF TRS 3001; E/F band.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  13 Dec  1982  
  
Name.............  PUMA  
No...............  P 6122  
Builders.........  AEG/Lurssen  
Commissioned.....  24 Feb  1983  
  
Name.............  HERMELIN  
No...............  P 6123  
Builders.........  AEG/Kroger  
Commissioned.....  5 May  1983  
  
Name.............  NERZ  
No...............  P 6124  
Builders.........  AEG/Lurssen  
Commissioned.....  14 July  1983  
  
Name.............  ZOBEL  
No...............  P 6125  
Builders.........  AEG/Kroger  
Commissioned.....  25 Sep  1983  
  
Name.............  FRETTCHEN  
No...............  P 6126  
Builders.........  AEG/Lurssen  
Commissioned.....  15 Dec  1983  
  
Name.............  DACHS  
No...............  P 6127  
Builders.........  AEG/Kroger  
Commissioned.....  22 Mar  1984  
  
Name.............  OZELOT  
No...............  P 6128  
Builders.........  AEG/Lurssen  
Commissioned.....  3 May  1984  
  
Name.............  WIESEL  
No...............  P 6129  
Builders.........  AEG/Lurssen  
Commissioned.....  12 July  1984  
  
Name.............  HYANE  
No...............  P 6130  
Builders.........  AEG/Lurssen  
Commissioned.....  13 Nov  1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 391 full load  
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         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 2600 at 16 kts; 600 at 33 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 34 (4 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
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          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
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).  
Navigation: SMA 3 RM 20; I band; range 73 km (40 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  1 Nov  1976  
  
Name.............  FALKE  
No...............  P 6112  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  13 Apr  1976  
  
Name.............  GEIER  
No...............  P 6113  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  2 June  1976  
  
Name.............  BUSSARD  
No...............  P 6114  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  14 Aug  1976  
  


Name.............  SPERBER  
No...............  P 6115  
Builders.........  Kroger, Rendsburg  
Commissioned.....  27 Sep  1976  
  
Name.............  GREIF  
No...............  P 6116  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  25 Nov  1976  
  
Name.............  KONDOR  
No...............  P 6117  
Builders.........  Kroger, Rendsburg  
Commissioned.....  17 Dec  1976  
  
Name.............  SEEADLER  
No...............  P 6118  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  28 Mar  1977  
  
Name.............  HABICHT  
No...............  P 6119  
Builders.........  Kroger, Rendsburg  
Commissioned.....  23 Dec  1977  
  
Name.............  KORMORAN  
No...............  P 6120  
Builders.........  Lurssen, Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  29 July  1977  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 398 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 189 x 25.6 x 8.5 (57.6 x 7.8 x 2.6)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 diesels; 21600 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 1300 at 30 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 40 (4 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers; inertial  
cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;  
sea-skimmer. To be replaced by ANS in due course.  
GUNS          : 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
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).  
Navigation: SMA 3 RM 20; I band; range 73 km (40 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  30 Oct  1972  
  
Name.............  ILTIS  
No...............  P 6142  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  8 Jan  1973  
  
Name.............  LUCHS  
No...............  P 6143  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  9 Apr  1973  
  
Name.............  MARDER  
No...............  P 6144  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  14 June  1973  
  
Name.............  LEOPARD  
No...............  P 6145  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  21 Aug  1973  
  
Name.............  FUCHS  
No...............  P 6146  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  17 Oct  1973  
  
Name.............  JAGUAR  
No...............  P 6147  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  13 Nov  1973  
  
Name.............  LOWE  
No...............  P 6148  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  9 Jan  1974  
  


Name.............  WOLF  
No...............  P 6149  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  26 Feb  1974  
  
Name.............  PANTHER  
No...............  P 6150  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  27 Mar  1974  
  
Name.............  HAHER  
No...............  P 6151  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  12 June  1974  
  
Name.............  STORCH  
No...............  P 6152  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  17 July  1974  
  
Name.............  PELIKAN  
No...............  P 6153  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  24 Sep  1974  
  
Name.............  ELSTER  
No...............  P 6154  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  14 Nov  1974  
  
Name.............  ALK  
No...............  P 6155  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  7 Jan  1975  
  
Name.............  DOMMEL  
No...............  P 6156  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  12 Feb  1975  
  
Name.............  WEIHE  
No...............  P 6157  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  3 Apr  1975  
  
Name.............  PINGUIN  
No...............  P 6158  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  22 May  1975  
  
Name.............  REIHER  
No...............  P 6159  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  24 June  1975  
  
Name.............  KRANICH  
No...............  P 6160  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  6 Aug  1975  
  


DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 234 standard; 265 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 154.2 x 23 x 8.9 (47 x 7 x 2.7)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU MD 872 16-cyl diesels; 14400 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 36. Range, miles: 570 at 30 kts; 1600 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 30 (4 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (2 twin) launchers; inertial  
cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;  
sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 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.  
Navigation: SMA 3 RM 20; I band; range 73 km (40 nm).  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : GERMANY, WEST  
SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 227
CLASS         : 18 LINDAU CLASS (TYPE 331, MINEHUNTERS (12); TYPE 351, TROIKA (6 
(MINESWEEPERS - COASTAL and MINEHUNTERS)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  GOTTINGEN  
No...............  M 1070  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  31 May  1958  
  
Name.............  KOBLENZ  
No...............  M 1071  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  8 July  1958  
  


Name.............  LINDAU  
No...............  M 1072  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  24 Apr  1958  
  
Name.............  SCHLESWIG*  
No...............  M 1073  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  30 Oct  1958  
  
Name.............  TUBINGEN  
No...............  M 1074  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  25 Sep  1958  
  
Name.............  WETZLAR  
No...............  M 1075  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  20 Aug  1958  
  
Name.............  PADERBORN*  
No...............  M 1076  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  16 Dec  1958  
  
Name.............  WEILHEIM  
No...............  M 1077  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  28 Jan  1959  
  
Name.............  CUXHAVEN  
No...............  M 1078  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  11 Mar  1959  
  
Name.............  DUREN*  
No...............  M 1079  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  22 Apr  1959  
  
Name.............  MARBURG  
No...............  M 1080  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  11 June  1959  
  
Name.............  KONSTANZ*  
No...............  M 1081  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  23 July  1959  
  
Name.............  WOLFSBURG*  
No...............  M 1082  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  8 Oct  1959  
  
Name.............  ULM*  
No...............  M 1083  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  7 Nov  1959  
  


Name.............  FLENSBURG  
No...............  M 1084  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  3 Dec  1959  
  
Name.............  MINDEN  
No...............  M 1085  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  22 Jan  1960  
  
Name.............  FULDA  
No...............  M 1086  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  5 Mar  1960  
  
Name.............  VOLKLINGEN  
No...............  M 1087  
Builders.........  Burmester, Bremen  
Commissioned.....  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. 
nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
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.  
  


  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  24 Mar  1964  
  
Name.............  RHEIN  
No...............  A 58  
Builders.........  Schliekerwerft, Hamburg  
Commissioned.....  6 Nov  1961  
  
Name.............  ELBE  
No...............  A 61  
Builders.........  Schliekerwerft, Hamburg  
Commissioned.....  17 Apr  1962  
  
Name.............  MAIN  
No...............  A 63  
Builders.........  Lindenau, Kiel  
Commissioned.....  29 June  1963  
  
Name.............  SAAR  
No...............  A 65  
Builders.........  Norderwerft, Hamburg  
Commissioned.....  11 May  1963  
  
Name.............  MOSEL  
No...............  A 67  
Builders.........  Schliekerwerft, Hamburg  
Commissioned.....  8 June  1963  
  
Name.............  WERRA  
No...............  A 68  
Builders.........  Lindenau, Kiel  
Commissioned.....  2 Sep  1964  
  
Name.............  DONAU  
No...............  A 69  
Builders.........  Schlichting, Travemunde  
Commissioned.....  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         : knots: 20.5. Range, miles: 1625 at 15 kts  
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  
rounds/minute to 17 km (9.2 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 2 or 4 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 singles or 2 twin); 90~ elevation; 300  
rounds/minute to 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
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).  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  18 May 1963  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 983 standard; 1203 full load  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  11 Dec  1944  
  
Name.............  KANARIS (ex-USS Stickell DD 888)  
No...............  D 212  
Builders.........  Consolidated Steel Corporation  
Laid down........  5 Jan  1945  
Launched.........  16 June  1945  
Commissioned.....  26 Sep  1945  
  
Name.............  KOUNTOURIOTIS (ex-USS Rupertus DD 851)  
No...............  D 213  
Builders.........  Bethlehem (Quincy)  
Laid down........  2 May  1945  
Launched.........  21 Sep  1945  
Commissioned.....  8 Mar  1946  
  
Name.............  SACHTOURIS (ex-USS Arnold J Isbell DD 869)  
No...............  D 214  
Builders.........  Bethlehem (Staten Island)  
Laid down........  14 Mar  1945  
Launched.........  6 Aug  1945  
Commissioned.....  5 Jan  1946  
  
Name.............  TOMPAZIS (ex-USS Gurke DD 783)  
No...............  D 215  
Builders.........  Todd Pacific Shipyards  
Laid down........  Oct  1944  
Launched.........  15 Feb  1945  
Commissioned.....  12 May  1945  
  
Name.............  APOSTOLIS (ex-USS Charles P Cecil DD 835)  
No...............  D 216  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works  
Laid down........  2 Dec  1944  
Launched.........  22 Apr  1945  
Commissioned.....  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  
Commissioned.....  26 Feb  1946  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2425 standard; 3500 full load  
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         : knots: 32.5. Range, miles: 4800 at 15 kts  
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)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 6 kg.  
 1 Bofors 40 mm/70 (D 216-217); 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km  
(6.5 nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg.  
 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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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).  
ESM: WLR-1; radar warning.  
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  
band; range 556 km (300 nm).  
 Lockheed SPS 40 (remainder) {r7}; E/F band; range 320 km (175nm).  
Surface search: Raytheon/Sylvania SPS 10 {r8}; G band.  
Navigation: Decca; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  20 Apr  1977  
  
Name.............  PLOTARHIS BLESSAS  
No...............  P 21  
Builders.........  Construction M de Normandie  
Commissioned.....  7 July  1977  
  
Name.............  IPOPLOIARHOS MIKONIOS  
No...............  P 22  
Builders.........  Construction M de Normandie  
Commissioned.....  10 Feb  1978  
  
Name.............  IPOPLOIARHOS TROUPAKIS  
No...............  P 23  
Builders.........  Construction M de Normandie  
Commissioned.....  8 Nov  1977  
  
Name.............  SIMEOFOROS KAVALOUDIS  
No...............  P 24  
Builders.........  Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga  
Commissioned.....  14 July  1980  
  
Name.............  ANTHIPOPLOIARHOS KOSTAKOS  
No...............  P 25  
Builders.........  Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga  
Commissioned.....  9 Sep  1980  
  
Name.............  IPOPLOIARHOS DEYIANNIS  
No...............  P 26  
Builders.........  Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga  
Commissioned.....  Dec  1980  
  
Name.............  SIMEOFOROS XENOS  
No...............  P 27  
Builders.........  Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga  
Commissioned.....  31 Mar  1981  
  


Name.............  SIMEOFOROS SIMITZOPOULOS  
No...............  P 28  
Builders.........  Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga  
Commissioned.....  June  1981  
  
Name.............  SIMEOFOROS STARAKIS  
No...............  P 29  
Builders.........  Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga  
Commissioned.....  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;  
active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg.  
 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          : 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : GREECE  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 244
CLASS         : 4 LA COMBATTANTE II CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  ANTHIPOPLOIARHOS ANNINOS (ex-Navsithoi)  
No...............  P 14  
Builders.........  C M de Normandie, Cherbourg  


Commissioned.....  June  1972  
  
Name.............  IPOPLOIARHOS ARLIOTIS (ex-Evniki)  
No...............  P 15  
Builders.........  C M de Normandie, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  Apr  1972  
  
Name.............  IPOPLOIARHOS KONIDIS (ex-Kymothoi)  
No...............  P 16  
Builders.........  C M de Normandie, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  July  1972  
  
Name.............  IPOPLOIARHOS BATSIS (ex-Calypso)  
No...............  P 17  
Builders.........  C M de Normandie, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  Dec  1971  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 234 standard; 255 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 154.2 x 23.3 x 8.2 (47 x 7.1 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU MD 872 diesels; 12000 bhp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 36.5. Range, miles: 850 at 25 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 40 (4 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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.  
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Vega 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 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : GREECE  
SHIP TYPE     : SERVICE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 249
CLASS         : 1 DEPOT SHIP  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  AEGEON (ex-Weser A 62)  
No...............  D 03  
Builders.........  Elsflether Werft  
Commissioned.....  1960  


  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2940 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 322.1 x 38.8 x 14.4 (98.2 x 11.8 x 4.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 6 Maybach 16-cyl diesels; 14400 shp; 2 shafts; cp  
propellers  
SPEED         : knots: 20.5. Range, miles: 1625 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 110  
  
GUNS          : 2 DCN 3.9 in (100 mm)/55; 80~ elevation; 60-80 rounds/minute to  
km (9.2 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5  
kg.  
 4 Bofors 40 mm/70; 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.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes. Probably Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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).  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band.  
Fire control: Two Signaal M 45; I/J band.  
SONARS        : Hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Transferred July 1975. Modernisation plans cancelled in 1989.  
OPERATIONAL   : Currently employed on frigate duties and as FAC support  
ship.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  1 June  1964  
Launched.........  17 Dec  1965  
Commissioned.....  16 Aug  1967  
  
Name.............  SLAMET RIYADI (ex-Van Speijk)  
No...............  352  
Builders.........  Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam  
Laid down........  1 Oct  1963  
Launched.........  5 Mar  1965  
Commissioned.....  14 Feb  1967  
  
Name.............  YOS SUDARSO (ex-Van Galen)  
No...............  353  
Builders.........  Koninklijke Maatschappij de Schelde, Flushing  
Laid down........  25 July  1963  
Launched.........  19 June  1965  
Commissioned.....  1 Mar  1967  
  
Name.............  OSWALD SIAHANN (ex-Van Nes)  
No...............  354  
Builders.........  Koninklijke Maatschappij de Schelde, Flushing  
Laid down........  25 July  1963  
Launched.........  26 Mar  1966  
Commissioned.....  9 Aug  1967  
  
Name.............  ABDUL HALIM PERDANAKUSUMA (ex-Evertsen)  
No...............  355  
Builders.........  Koninklijke Maatschappij de Schelde, Flushing  
Laid down........  6 July  1965  
Launched.........  18 June  1966  
Commissioned.....  21 Dec  1967  
  
Name.............  -  (ex-Isaac Sweers)  
No...............  356  
Builders.........  Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam  
Laid down........  5 May  1965  
Launched.........  10 Mar  1967  
Commissioned.....  15 May  1968  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2225 standard; 2835 full load  
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         : knots: 28.5. Range, miles: 4500 at 12 kts  
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          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact {r3}; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.6 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1229; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  


Commissioned.....  16 July  1979  
  
Name.............  MALAHAYATI  
No...............  362  
Builders.........  Wilton Fijenoord, Schiedam  
Laid down........  28 July  1977  
Launched.........  19 June  1978  
Commissioned.....  21 Mar  1980  
  
Name.............  NALA  
No...............  363  
Builders.........  Wilton Fijenoord, Schiedam  
Laid down........  27 Jan  1978  
Launched.........  11 Jan  1979  
Commissioned.....  4 Aug  1980  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1200 standard; 1450 full load  
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         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 4250 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 89 (11 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
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        : Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05 {r7}; E/F band; range 137 km ( 
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  31 Oct 1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1850 full load  
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      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 57 mm/70; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 km (9. 
nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg.  
 4 Rheinmetall 20 mm (2 twin); anti-aircraft.  
TORPEDOES     : 2 - 21 in (533 mm) tubes. AEG SUT; dual purpose; wire-guided;  
active/passive homing to 28 km (15 nm) at 23 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : INDONESIA  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  


PAGE NUMBER   : 279
CLASS         : 4 DAGGER CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  MANDAU  
No...............  621  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma, Masan  
Commissioned.....  20 July  1979  
  
Name.............  RENCONG  
No...............  622  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma, Masan  
Commissioned.....  20 July  1979  
  
Name.............  BADIK  
No...............  623  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma, Masan  
Commissioned.....  Feb  1980  
  
Name.............  KERIS  
No...............  624  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma, Masan  
Commissioned.....  Feb  1980  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 270 full load  
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      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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);  
weight of shell 2.4 kg.  
 2 Rheinmetall 20 mm.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM (in 623 and 624).  
Fire Control: Selenia NA-18 optronic director.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Racal Decca 1226; I band.  
Fire control: Signaal WM 28; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).  
  
PROGRAMMES    : PSMM Mk 5 type craft ordered in 1975.  
STRUCTURE     : Shorter in length and smaller displacement than South Korean  
units.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : INDONESIA  
SHIP TYPE     : SURVEY SHIPS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 282
CLASS         : 1 Ex-BRITISH HECLA CLASS  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  DEWA KEMBAR (ex-HMS Hydra)  


No...............  932  
Builders.........  Yarrow and Co., Blythswood  
Commissioned.....  5 May  1966  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1915 light; 2733 full load  
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         : knots: 14. Range, miles: 12000 at 11 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 117 (14 officers)  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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   DB Rec# - 76  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  5 Oct 1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 11064 light; 33014 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  30 Jan 1946  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8941 standard; 14803 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 492 x 69.6 x 27.5 (150.1 x 21.2 x 8.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: Westinghouse turbines; 8560 shp; 1 shaft. 2 Foster-Wheeler  
boilers  
SPEED         : knots: 18. Range, miles: 13950 at 11.5 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 880  
  
COMMENT       : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  20 Mar 1980  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1850 full load  
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      : Can carry 4 Aerospatiale SSM Exocet {r1} (but not fitted).  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 57 mm/70 {r2}; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 k 
(9.3 nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  3 May  1985  
  
Name.............  CIARA (ex-HMS Swallow)  
No...............  P 42  
Builders.........  Hall Russell, Aberdeen  
Commissioned.....  17 Oct  1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 712 full load  
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         : knots: 25. Range, miles: 2500 at 17 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 39 (6 officers)  
  
GUNS          : 1 - 3 in (76 mm)/62 OTO Melara compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 - 12.7 mm MGs. 4 - 7.62 mm MGs.  
Fire control: BAe Sea Archer (for 76 mm).  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Orla launched 11 September 1984 and Ciara 31 March 1984. Both  
served in Hong Kong from mid 1985 until early 1988. Acquired by the Irish  
Navy and commissioned 21 November 1988. There is interest in buying more of  
this class as they become available.  
STRUCTURE     : Can carry two Sea Raiders and a Fast Pursuit 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Launched.........  4 June 1983  
Commissioned.....  9 Aug 1987  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 10100 standard; 13370 full load  
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         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 7000 at 20 kts  
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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : ITALY  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 308
HULLS         :   
Name.............  VITTORIO VENETO  
No...............  C 550  
Builders.........  Italcantieri, Castellammare  
Laid down........  10 June 1965  
Launched.........  5 Feb 1967  
Commissioned.....  12 July 1969  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 7500 standard; 9500 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 5000 at 17 kts  
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  
rounds/minute to 8 km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 6 Breda 40 mm/70 (3 twin) {r4}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5  
km (6.8 nm) anti-surface; 4 km (2.2 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.96  
kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. 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 (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        : Long range air search: Hughes SPS 52C {r6}; 3D; E/F band; range  
440 km (240 nm).  
Air search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) {r7}; D band; range 220 km (120 nm).  
Surface search/target indication: SMA SPS 702 {r8}; I band.  
Navigation: SMA 3 RM 7; I band; range 73 km (40 nm).  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  


Commissioned.....  23 Feb  1964  
  
Name.............  CAIO DUILIO  
No...............  C 554  
Builders.........  Navalmeccanica, Castellammare  
Laid down........  16 May  1958  
Launched.........  22 Dec  1962  
Commissioned.....  30 Nov  1964  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 5000 standard; 7300 full load  
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         : knots: 31. Range, miles: 5000 at 17 kts  
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.  
Navigation: SMA 3 RM 20; I band; range 73 km (40 nm).  
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.  
  


  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  ARDIMENTOSO  
No...............  D 561  
Builders.........  Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso/Muggiano  
Laid down........  3 Nov  1989  
Launched.........  Feb  1991  
Commissioned.....  Dec  1992  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 4330 standard; 5400 full load  
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         : knots: 31.5. Range, miles: 7000 at 18 kts  
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.  
SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 4 launcher {r2}; command  
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 
to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 32 kg.  
 3 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 Super Rapid {r5}; 85~ elevation; 120  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
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 search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) {r8}; D band; range 220 km (120 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  19 July  1968  
Launched.........  27 Nov  1971  
Commissioned.....  5 Dec  1972  
  
Name.............  AUDACE  
No...............  D 551  
Builders.........  Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso/Muggiano  
Laid down........  27 Apr  1968  
Launched.........  2 Oct  1971  
Commissioned.....  16 Nov  1972  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3600 standard; 4400 full load  
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         : knots: 34. Range, miles: 3000 at 20 kts  
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.  
SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 1 launcher {r2}; command  
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height  
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     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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        : Long range air search: Hughes SPS 52C {r8}; 3D; E/F band; range  
440 km (240 nm).  
Air search: Selenia RAN 3L (SPS 768) {r9}; D band; range 220 km (120 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   DB Rec# - 85  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  10 June  1957  
Launched.........  25 May  1962  
Commissioned.....  16 Nov  1963  


  
Name.............  INTREPIDO  
No...............  D 571  
Builders.........  Italcantieri, Castellammare  
Laid down........  16 May  1959  
Launched.........  21 Oct  1962  
Commissioned.....  28 July  1964  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3201 standard; 3851 full load  
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  
rounds/minute to 17 km (9.3 nm) anti-surface; 11 km (5.9 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 25 kg.  
 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     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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   DB Rec# - 86  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : JAPAN (MDF)  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 329
CLASS         : 2 HATAKAZE CLASS  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  HATAKAZE  
No...............  DD 171  
Builders.........  Mitsubishi, Nagasaki  
Laid down........  20 May  1983  
Launched.........  9 Nov  1984  
Commissioned.....  27 Mar  1986  
  
Name.............  SHIMAKAZE  
No...............  DD 172  
Builders.........  Mitsubishi, Nagasaki  
Laid down........  13 Jan  1985  
Launched.........  30 Jan  1987  
Commissioned.....  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.  
SAM: 40 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 13 Mod 4 launcher {r2}; command  
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height  
envelope 45-18288 m (150-60000 ft).  
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher {r3}; inertial guidance to  
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 
rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface; 14 km (7.6 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 32 kg.  
 2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx Mk 15 CIWS {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   DB Rec# - 87  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  19 June  1973  
Launched.........  17 Dec  1974  
Commissioned.....  26 Mar  1976  
  
Name.............  ASAKAZE  
No...............  DD 169  
Builders.........  Mitsubishi, Nagasaki  
Laid down........  27 May  1976  
Launched.........  15 Oct  1977  
Commissioned.....  27 Mar  1979  
  
Name.............  SAWAKAZE  
No...............  DD 170  
Builders.........  Mitsubishi, Nagasaki  
Laid down........  14 Sep  1979  
Launched.........  4 June  1981  
Commissioned.....  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  
guidance; semi-active radar homing to 46 km (25 nm) at 2 Mach; height  
envelope 45-18288 m (150-60000 ft); 40 missiles (SSM and SAM combined).  
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher {r2}; inertial guidance to  
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 
rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface; 14 km (7.6 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 32 kg.  
 2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mk 15 {r4}; 6  
barrels per mounting; 3000 rounds/minute combined to 1.5 km.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. 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: 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   DB Rec# - 88  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  15 Feb 1965  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3050 standard; 4000 full load  
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         : knots: 33. Range, miles: 7000 at 18 kts  
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).  
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher {r2}; inertial guidance to  
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     : 6 - 324 mm Type 68 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5  
Neartip; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;  
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   DB Rec# - 89  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : JORDAN  
SHIP TYPE     :   
PAGE NUMBER   : 354
CLASS         : 3 HAWK CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - GUN)  
HULLS         :   
AL HUSSEIN 101  Al HUSSAN 102  ABDULLAH 103  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 124 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 100 x 22.5 x 4.9 (30.5 x 6.9 x 1.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU 16V 396 TB 94 diesels; 5765 hp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 750 at 15 kts; 1500 at 11 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 16 (3 officers)  
GUNS          : 2 Oerlikon GCM-A03 30 mm (twin). 1 Oerlikon GAM-B01 20 mm. 2 - 1 
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   DB Rec# - 90  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : SOUTH KOREA  
SHIP TYPE     : CORVETTES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 363
CLASS         : 18 + 4 PO HANG CLASS  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  PO HANG  
No...............  756  
Builders.........  Korea SEC, Pusan  
Commissioned.....  1985  
  
Name.............  KUN SAN  
No...............  757  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma  
Commissioned.....  1985  
  
Name.............  KYONG JU  
No...............  758  
Builders.........  Hyundai  
Commissioned.....  1986  
  
Name.............  MOK PO  
No...............  759  
Builders.........  Daewoo, Okpo  
Commissioned.....  1986  
  
Name.............  CHUNG JU  
No...............  761  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma  
Commissioned.....  1987  
  
Name.............  KIM CHON  
No...............  762  
Builders.........  Korea SEC, Pusan  
Commissioned.....  1987  
  
Name.............  JIN JU  
No...............  763  
Builders.........  Hyundai, Ulsan  
Commissioned.....  1988  
  
Name.............  YO SU  
No...............  765  
Builders.........  Daewoo, Okpo  
Commissioned.....  1988  
  
Name.............  AN DONG  
No...............  766  
Builders.........  Korea SEC, Pusan  
Commissioned.....  Feb  1989  
  
Name.............  SUN CHON  
No...............  767  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma  
Commissioned.....  1989  
  
Name.............  WON JU  
No...............  768  
Builders.........  Daewoo, Okpo  
Commissioned.....  1989  
  
Name.............  YEE REE  
No...............  769  
Builders.........  Hyundai, Ulsan  
Commissioned.....  1989  


  
Name.............  JE CHON  
No...............  771  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma  
Commissioned.....  1989  
  
Name.............  CHON AN  
No...............  772  
Builders.........  Korea SEC, Pusan  
Commissioned.....  Nov  1989  
  
Name.............  SONG NAM  
No...............  773  
Builders.........  Daewoo, Okpo  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
Name.............  BU CHON  
No...............  775  
Builders.........  Hyundai, Ulsan  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
Name.............  DAE CHON  
No...............  776  
Builders.........  Korea Tacoma  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
Name.............  JIN HAE  
No...............  777  
Builders.........  Korea SEC, Pusan  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1180 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 95 (10 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet (756-765) {r1}; inertial  
cruise; active radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg;  
sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 or 2 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact {r2}; 85~ elevation; 8 
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 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  
Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;  
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.  
Fire control: Signaal WM 28 {r8}; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).  


SONARS        : Signaal PHS 32 (766 onwards); hull-mounted; active search and  
attack; medium frequency.  
  
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   DB Rec# - 91  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : SOUTH KOREA  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 364
CLASS         : 2 SOUTH KOREAN-BUILT WILDCAT CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE) 
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 140 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 108.9 x 22.6 x 7.9 (33.9 x 6.9 x 2.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU Mercedes-Benz 518D diesels (PKM 271); 9960 hp; 2  
shafts  
 3 MTU 538 TB90 diesels (PKM 272); 10900 hp; 3 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 800 at 17 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 29 (5 officers)  
MISSILES      : SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 2 Bofors 40 mm/60; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to 10 km (5. 
nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.89 kg.  
 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   DB Rec# - 92  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : KUWAIT  
SHIP TYPE     :   
PAGE NUMBER   : 368
CLASS         : 6 TNC 45 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
AL BOOM P 4501           AL SANBOUK P 4505         AL AHMADI P 4509  
AL BETTEEL P 4503        AL SAADI P 4507           AL ABDALI P 4511  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 255  


DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 147.3 x 23 x 7.5 (44.9 x 7 x 2.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 538 TB 92 diesels; 15600 hp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 41. Range, miles: 1800 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 35 (5 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.6  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
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.  
Fire control: Philips 9LV 200; J 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   DB Rec# - 93  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : KUWAIT  
SHIP TYPE     :   
PAGE NUMBER   : 368
CLASS         : 2 FPB 57 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
ISTIQLAL P 5702   SABHAN P 5704  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 410 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 190.6 x 24.9 x 8.9 (58.1 x 7.6 x 2.7)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 956 TB 91 diesels; 18000 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 36. Range, miles: 1300 at 30 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 40 (5 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.6  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
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.  
Fire control: Philips 9LV 200; J 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   DB Rec# - 94  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  31 Aug 1971  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1250 standard; 1600 full load  
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 
14 rounds/minute to 17 km (9.2 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 25 kg. 103 mm rocket for illuminants on each  
side of mounting.  
 3 Bofors 40 mm/70 {r2}; 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.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : MALAYSIA  
SHIP TYPE     : CORVETTES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 379
CLASS         : 2 TYPE FS 1500  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  KASTURI  
No...............  25  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  
Laid down........  3 Jan 1983  
Launched.........  14 May 1983  
Commissioned.....  15 Aug 1984  
  
Name.............  LEKIR  
No...............  26  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  
Laid down........  3 Jan 1983  
Launched.........  14 May 1983  
Commissioned.....  15 Aug 1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1500 standard; 1850 full load  
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      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 1 Bofors 57 mm/70 {r3}; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 km (9.2  
nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg. Launchers for illuminants.  
 4 Emerson Electric 30 mm (2 twin) {r4}; 80~ elevation; 600 rounds/minute  
to 6 km (3.2 nm); weight of shell 0.35 kg.  
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.  
Fire control: Signaal WM 22 {r7}; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  26 Oct  1979  
  
Name.............  PERKASA  
No...............  3512  
Builders.........  Karlskrona Varvet, Sweden  
Commissioned.....  26 Oct  1979  
  
Name.............  PENDEKAR  
No...............  3513  
Builders.........  Karlskrona Varvet, Sweden  
Commissioned.....  26 Oct  1979  
  
Name.............  GEMPITA  
No...............  3514  
Builders.........  Karlskrona Varvet, Sweden  
Commissioned.....  26 Oct  1979  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 240  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 142.6 x 23.3 x 7.4 (screws) (43.6 x 7.1 x 2.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 3 MTU 16V538 TB91 diesels; 10800 hp; 3 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 34.5. Range, miles: 1850 at 14 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 40 (6 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 57 mm/70; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 km (9. 
nm); weight of shell 2.4 kg. Illuminant launchers.  
 1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 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.  
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).  
Navigation: Decca 616; I band.  
Fire control: Philips 9LV 212; J band.  
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   DB Rec# - 97  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  21 Dec  1972  
  
Name.............  SERANG  
No...............  3502  
Builders.........  Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie  
Commissioned.....  31 Jan  1973  
  
Name.............  GANAS  
No...............  3503  
Builders.........  Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie  
Commissioned.....  28 Feb  1973  
  
Name.............  GANYANG  
No...............  3504  
Builders.........  Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie  
Commissioned.....  20 Mar  1973  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 234 standard; 265 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 154.2 x 23.1 x 12.8 (47 x 7 x 3.9)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 Mercedes-Benz MTU 870 diesels; 14000 bhp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 36.5. Range, miles: 800 at 25 kts; 1800 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 30 (4 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 2 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 57 mm/70; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 km (9. 
nm); weight of shell 2.4kg.  
 1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 km (6.5 nm)  
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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 616; I band.  
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   DB Rec# - 98  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  27 Mar  1976  
  
Name.............  TODAK  
No...............  3506  
Builders.........  Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth  
Commissioned.....  16 June  1976  
  
Name.............  PAUS  
No...............  3507  
Builders.........  Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth  
Commissioned.....  16 Aug  1976  
  
Name.............  YU  
No...............  3508  
Builders.........  Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth  
Commissioned.....  15 Nov  1976  
  
Name.............  BAUNG  
No...............  3509  
Builders.........  Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth  
Commissioned.....  11 Jan  1977  
  
Name.............  PARI  
No...............  3510  
Builders.........  Hong Leong-Lurssen, Butterworth  
Commissioned.....  23 Mar  1977  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 244 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 2000 at 14 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 36 (4 officers)  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 57 mm/70. 1 Bofors 40 mm/70.  
Fire control: CSEE Naja optronic director.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Racal Decca 626; I band.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes MS 32.  
Fire control: Signaal WM 28; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).  
  
COMMENT       : Lurssen 45 type. Illuminant launchers on both gun mountings.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : MALAYSIA  
SHIP TYPE     : ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE  
PAGE NUMBER   : 383
CLASS         : 15 LANG HITAM CLASS  
HULLS         :   
LANG HITAM PZ 1   BALONG PZ 5   2-4 and 6-21  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 221 full load  
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         : knots: 35. Range, miles: 1200 at 24 kts  
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   DB Rec# - 100  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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         SRI MENANTI PX 23  
KOTA BAHRU PX 20         JOHORE BAHRU PX 22            KUCHING PX 24  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 92  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 91 x 19 x 4.9 (27.8 x 5.8 x 1.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU diesels; 2460 hp  
SPEED         : knots: 25. Range, miles: 900 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 15  
GUNS          : 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.  
RADARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 19; I band; range 117 km (64 nm).  
  
COMMENT       : Built by Vosper Thornycroft Private, Singapore between 1972-73.  
  
  
 

 Match 101   DB Rec# - 101  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : MALAYSIA  
SHIP TYPE     : ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE  
PAGE NUMBER   : 383
CLASS         : 18 PX CLASS  


HULLS         :   
MAHKOTA PX 1              BENTARA PX 7           PEKAN PX 13  
TEMENGGONG PX 2           PERWIRA PX 8           KELANG PX 14  
HULUBALANG PX 3           PERTANDA PX 9          KUALA KANGSAR PX 15  
MAHARAJASETIA PX 4        SHAHBANDAR PX 10       ARAU PX 16  
MAHARAJALELA PX 5         SANGSETIA PX 11        SRI GUMANTONG PX 17  
PAHLAWAN PX 6             LAKSAMANA PX 12        SRI LABUAN PX 18  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 86.4 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 87.5 x 19 x 4.9 (26.7 x 5.8 x 1.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Mercedes-Benz MTU 820 Db 12-cyl diesels; 2460 hp; 2  
shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 25. Range, miles: 550 at 20 kts; 900 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 15  
GUNS          : 2 Oerlikon 20 mm. 1 FN 7.62 mm MG.  
RADARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 19; I band; range 117 km (64 nm).  
  
COMMENT       : 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   DB Rec# - 102  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  : tons: 85 standard; 120 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 91.9 x 14.8 x 8.3 (28 x 4.5 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU diesels; 1600 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 22  
GUNS          : 6 - 30 mm/70 Hispano Suiza (2 triple).  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes; I band.  
  
COMMENT       : Built at Trogir Shipyard 1965-68. Transferred 31 March 1982.  
  
  
 

 Match 103   DB Rec# - 103  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : MEXICO  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 387
CLASS         : 1 Ex-US FLETCHER CLASS  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  CUITLAHUAC (ex-USS John Rodgers DD 574)  


No...............  E 02 (ex-F 2)  
Builders.........  Consolidated Steel Corporation  
Laid down........  25 July 1941  
Launched.........  7 May 1942  
Commissioned.....  9 Feb 1943  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2100 standard; 3050 full load  
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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 5000 at 14 kts  
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  
km (5.5 nm); weight of shell 0.89 kg.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band.  
Fire control: Western Electric Mk 25; I/J band.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Transferred to the Mexican Navy in August 1970.  
  
  
 

 Match 104   DB Rec# - 104  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  30 Aug 1943  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1200 standard; 1850 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 302.7 x 36.6 x 13  
 (92.3 x 11.3 x 4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 Fairbanks-Morse 38D8 10-cyl diesels;  6000 shp; 2  
shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 13000 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 216 (15 officers)  
  
GUNS          : 3 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50 Mk 22; 85~ elevation; 20 rounds/minute to  
km (6.6 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 8 Bofors 40 mm/60 (1 quad, 2 twin) Mk 2 and Mk 1; 80~ elevation; 120  
rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm); weight of shell 0.89 kg.  
 2 - 37 mm saluting guns.  


Fire control: Mk 52 (for 3 in); Mk 51 Mod 2 (for 40 mm).  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 17; I band.  
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   DB Rec# - 105  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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)  
Builders.........  Consolidated Steel Corporation  
Laid down........  1 Dec  1943  
Launched.........  19 Feb  1944  
Commissioned.....  28 May  1945  
  
Name.............  COAHUILA (ex-USS Rednour APD 102, ex-DE 592)  
No...............  B 07  
Builders.........  Bethlehem S B Co, Hingham, Mass  
Laid down........  9 Jan  1944  
Launched.........  1 Mar  1944  
Commissioned.....  15 Mar  1945  
  
Name.............  CHIHUAHUA (ex-USS Barber APD 57, ex-DE 161)  
No...............  B 08  
Builders.........  Norfolk Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va  
Laid down........  27 Apr  1943  
Launched.........  20 May  1943  
Commissioned.....  10 Oct  1943  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1400 standard; 2130 full load  
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         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 5000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 204 plus 162 troops  
  
GUNS          : 1 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minute to 
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   DB Rec# - 106  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  : tons: 1090 standard; 1250 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 221.2 x 32.2 x 10.8 (67.5 x 9.8 x 3.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 3532 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 18. Range, miles: 4300 at 10 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 105 (9 officers)  
GUNS          : 1 USN 3 in (76 mm)/50. 4 Bofors 40 mm/56 (2 twin). 2 Oerlikon 20 
mm.  
RADARS        : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  : tons: 1863 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 191.3 x 37 x 18 (58.3 x 11.3 x 5.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Nat Supply 8-cyl diesels; 2250 hp; 1 Kort nozzle  
SPEED         : knots: 14. Range, miles: 9000 at 14 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 90  
GUNS          : 1 - 3 in (76 mm)/50. 2 Oerlikon 20 mm (R 2).  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes 14/9; I band.  
  
COMMENT       : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : 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  
Commissioned.....  28 Mar 1983  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1233 standard; 1479 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 291.3 x 34 x 12.5  
 (88.8 x 10.4 x 3.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU-Bazan 16 MA 956 TB 91 diesels; 16000 bhp; 2 shafts;  
cp propellers  
SPEED         : knots: 25.5. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts (1 engine)  
COMPLEMENT    : 100  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact {r3}; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda Meccanica 40 mm/70 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5  
km (6.7 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 1;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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        : Air/surface search: Signaal DA 05 {r7}; E/F band; range 137 km ( 
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : MOROCCO  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  


PAGE NUMBER   : 394
CLASS         : 4 LAZAGA CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  EL KHATTABI  
No...............  304  
Builders.........  Bazan, San Fernando  
Commissioned.....  1 July  1981  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT AZOUGGARH  
No...............  305  
Builders.........  Bazan, San Fernando  
Commissioned.....  11 Nov  1981  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT BOUTOUBA  
No...............  306  
Builders.........  Bazan, San Fernando  
Commissioned.....  4 Feb  1982  
  
Name.............  COMMANDANT EL HARTY  
No...............  307  
Builders.........  Bazan, San Fernando  
Commissioned.....  2 Aug  1982  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 425 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 190.6 x 24.9 x 8.9 (58.1 x 7.6 x 2.7)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU-Bazan 16V 956 TB91 diesels; 8000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 3000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 41  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 1 Breda Meccanica 40 mm/70; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km  
(6.7 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
 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).  
Fire control: Signaal WM 25; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).  
  
COMMENT       : Ordered from Bazan, San Fernando (Cadiz), Spain 14 June 1977.  
  
  
 

 Match 110   DB Rec# - 110  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  


Commissioned.....  16 Sep  1966  
  
Name.............  WELLINGTON (ex-HMS Bacchante)*  
No...............  F  69  
Builders.........  Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Newcastle  
Laid down........  27 Oct  1966  
Launched.........  29 Feb  1968  
Commissioned.....  17 Oct  1969  
  
Name.............  SOUTHLAND (ex-HMS Dido)  
No...............  F 104  
Builders.........  Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun  
Laid down........  2 Dec  1959  
Launched.........  22 Dec  1961  
Commissioned.....  18 Sep  1963  
  
Name.............  CANTERBURY*  
No...............  F 421  
Builders.........  Yarrow Ltd, Clyde  
Laid down........  12 Apr  1969  
Launched.........  6 May  1970  
Commissioned.....  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         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 5700 at 12 kts; 6500 at 12 kts  
(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  
to 10 km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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   DB Rec# - 111  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  19 Feb  1981  
  
Name.............  AYAM  


No...............  P 182  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  11 June  1981  
  
Name.............  EKUN  
No...............  P 183  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  18 Sep  1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 385 standard; 430 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 184 x 24.9 x 7 (56.2 x 7.6 x 2.1)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 956 TB92 diesels; 20000 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 41. Range, miles: 2000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 42  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; 85~ elevation; 60 rounds/minute to 
km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
 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   DB Rec# - 112  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  7 Aug  1982  
  
Name.............  AL SHARQIYAH  
No...............  B 11  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft  
Commissioned.....  5 Dec  1983  
  
Name.............  AL BAT'NAH  
No...............  B 12  


Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft  
Commissioned.....  18 Jan  1984  
  
Name.............  MUSSANDAM  
No...............  B 14  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft  
Commissioned.....  31 Mar  1989  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 311 light; 394 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 186 x 26.9 x 7.9 (56.7 x 8.2 x 2.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 Paxman Valenta 18RP200 diesels; 18200 hp; 4 shafts;  
fitted with 2 - 100 hp electric motors for manoeuvring/loitering  
SPEED         : knots: 38. Range, miles: 2000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 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          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
 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   DB Rec# - 113  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  28 May  1972  
  
Name.............  SHAMSHER (ex-HMS Diomede)  
No...............  F 263  


Builders.........  Yarrows, Glasgow  
Laid down........  30 Jan  1968  
Launched.........  15 Apr  1969  
Commissioned.....  2 Apr  1971  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2500 standard; 2962 full load  
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         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
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 
rounds/minute to 19 km (10.3 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 25 kg.  
 2 Oerlikon 20 mm/70 {r3}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;  
weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
 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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
Fire control: Two Plessey Type 904 (for Seacat and 114 mm guns) {r9}; I/J  
band.  
SONARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 
kHz.  
 Graseby Type 170B; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 15kHz.  
 Graseby Type 184P; hull-mounted; active search and attack; 7-9kHz.  
  
HELICOPTERS   : 1 SA 319B Alouette III {r10}.  
  
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   DB Rec# - 114  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : PAKISTAN  
SHIP TYPE     : 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  
Commissioned.....  21 Dec  1964  
  
Name.............  ASLAT (ex-O'Callaghan)  
No...............  F 265 (ex-FF 1051)  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co.  
Laid down........  19 Feb  1964  
Launched.........  20 Oct  1965  
Commissioned.....  13 Jul  1968  
  
Name.............  HARBAH (ex-Brumby)  
No...............  F 266 (ex-FF 1044)  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyard  
Laid down........  1 Aug  1963  
Launched.........  6 Jun  1964  
Commissioned.....  5 Aug  1965  
  
Name.............  SIQQAT (ex-Koelsch)  
No...............  F 267 (ex-FF 1049)  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co.  
Laid down........  19 Feb  1964  
Launched.........  8 Jun  1965  
Commissioned.....  10 Jun  1967  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2620 standard; 3403 full load  
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      : A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 116 octuple launcher {r1}; inertial  
flight to 1.6-10km (1-5.5nm): payload Mk 46 torpedo. Aslat and Siqqat have  
reload magazines.  
GUNS          : 2 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30 {r2}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minu 
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)  
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; bow-mounted; active search and  
attack; medium frequency.  
  


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   DB Rec# - 115  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  11 Nov  1967  
  
Name.............  KHAIBAR (ex-Brooke)  
No...............  F 163 (ex-FFG 1)  
Builders.........  Lockheed Shipbuilding  
Laid down........  10 Dec  1962  
Launched.........  19 Jul  1963  
Commissioned.....  3 Jun  1967  
  
Name.............  TABUK (ex-Richard L Page)  
No...............  F 159 (ex-FFG 5)  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works, Maine  
Laid down........  4 Jan  1965  
Launched.........  4 Apr  1966  
Commissioned.....  5 Aug  1967  
  
Name.............  HUNAIN (ex-Talbot)  
No...............  F 169 (ex-FFG 4)  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works, Maine  
Laid down........  4 May  1964  
Launched.........  6 Jan  1966  
Commissioned.....  22 Apr  1967  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2640 standard; 3426 full load  
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          : 1 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30 {r3}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minu 
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).  
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r6}; G band.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I band.  
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  
attack; medium frequency.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  29 Mar  1954  
  
Name.............  FERRE (ex-HMS Decoy)  
No...............  DM 74  
Builders.........  Yarrow, Glasgow  
Laid down........  22 Sep  1946  
Launched.........  29 Mar  1949  
Commissioned.....  28 Apr  1953  
  


DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2800 standard; 3600 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 390 x 43 x 18  
 (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         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 3000 at 20 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 297  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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.  
 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.  
RADARS        : Air/surface search: Plessey AWS 1 {r4}; E/F band; range 110 km ( 
nm).  
Navigation: Decca; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  25 July  1980  
  
Name.............  SANTILLANA  
No...............  CM 22  
Builders.........  SFCN, France  
Commissioned.....  25 July  1980  
  
Name.............  DE LOS HEROS  
No...............  CM 23  
Builders.........  SFCN, France  
Commissioned.....  17 Nov  1980  
  
Name.............  HERRERA  
No...............  CM 24  
Builders.........  SFCN, France  
Commissioned.....  10 Feb  1981  


  
Name.............  LARREA  
No...............  CM 25  
Builders.........  SFCN, France  
Commissioned.....  16 June  1981  
  
Name.............  SANCHEZ CARRILLON  
No...............  CM 26  
Builders.........  SFCN, France  
Commissioned.....  14 Sep  1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 470 standard; 560 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 210 x 27.4 x 5.2 (64 x 8.4 x 2.6)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 SACM AGO 240V16 diesels; 22000 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 37. Range, miles: 2500 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 36 (accommodation for 46)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) 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); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
Fire control: CSEE Panda director. Vega system.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Thomson-CSF Triton; G band; range 33 km (18 nm)  
for 2 m target.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1226; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Launched.........  26 June  1989  
Commissioned.....  Jan  1991  
  
Name.............  ALVARES CABRAL  
No...............  F 331  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  


Laid down........  2 June  1989  
Launched.........  May  1990  
Commissioned.....  May  1991  
  
Name.............  CORTE REAL  
No...............  F 332  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  
Laid down........  2 Oct  1989  
Launched.........  May  1990  
Commissioned.....  Nov  1991  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2900 standard; 3200 full load  
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~  
elevation; 60 rounds/minute to 17 km (9 nm) anti-surface; 8 km (4.4 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 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     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. 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 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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I 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.  
  


  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  1969  
  
Name.............  CUNENE  
No...............  P 1141  
Builders.........  Arsenal do Alfeite  
Commissioned.....  1969  
  
Name.............  MANDOVI  
No...............  P 1142  
Builders.........  Arsenal do Alfeite  
Commissioned.....  1969  
  
Name.............  ROVUMA  
No...............  P 1143  
Builders.........  Arsenal do Alfeite  
Commissioned.....  1969  
  
Name.............  CUANZA  
No...............  P 1144  
Builders.........  Estaleiros Navais do Mondego  
Commissioned.....  May  1969  
  
Name.............  GEBA  
No...............  P 1145  
Builders.........  Estaleiros Navais do Mondego  
Commissioned.....  May  1970  
  
Name.............  ZAIRE  
No...............  P 1146  
Builders.........  Estaleiros Navais do Mondego  
Commissioned.....  Nov  1970  
  
Name.............  ZAMBEZE  
No...............  P 1147  
Builders.........  Estaleiros Navais do Mondego  
Commissioned.....  Jan  1971  
  
Name.............  LIMPOPO  
No...............  P 1160  
Builders.........  Arsenal do Alfeite  
Commissioned.....  Apr  1973  
  
Name.............  SAVE  
No...............  P 1161  


Builders.........  Arsenal do Alfeite  
Commissioned.....  May  1973  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 292.5 standard; 310 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 144 x 25.2 x 7.1 (44 x 7.7 x 2.2)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU 12V 538 Maybach diesels; 4000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 4400 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 33 (3 officers)  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 40 mm/70. 1 Oerlikon 20 mm/65.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I/J band.  
  
COMMENT       : Originally mounted a second Bofors aft but most have been remove 
as has the 37 mm rocker launcher.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  31 Jan 1969  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1297 standard; 1400 full load  
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         : knots: 15. Range, miles: 1200 at 14 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 31 (6 officers)  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I band.  
Navigation: Racal Decca TM 829; I band.  
  
COMMENT       : Leased from the US Navy on 21 January 1972. Transferred finally  
in 1988.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  Howaldtswerke, Kiel  


Commissioned.....  1962  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8290 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  10 Nov  1982  
  
Name.............  AL GHARIYAH  
No...............  Q 02  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  10 Feb  1983  
  
Name.............  RBIGAH  
No...............  Q 03  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  11 May  1983  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 345 standard; 395 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 183.7 x 26.9 x 7.2 (56 x 8.2 x 2.2)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 20V 538 TB 93 diesels; 19300 hp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 38.5  
COMPLEMENT    : 41 (6 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 8 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; 85~ elevation; 65 rounds/minute to 
km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 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: 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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca 1226; I band.  
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Castor II; I/J band; range 15 km (8 nm) for 1 m  
target.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Ordered in 1980. All arrived at Doha July 1983.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : SAUDI ARABIA  
SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 478
CLASS         : 0 + 6 SANDOWN CLASS (MINEHUNTERS - COASTAL)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  AL JAWF  
No...............  420  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft  
Commissioned.....  1990  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 450 standard; 480 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 172.9 x 34.4 x 6.9 (52.7 x 10.5 x 2.1)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Paxman Valenta 6-RP 200E diesels; 1500 hp;  
Voith-Schneider propulsion; 3000 hp; 2 shafts; 2 bow thrusters  
SPEED         : knots: 13 diesels; 6 electric drive. Range, miles: 3000 at 12 kt 
COMPLEMENT    : 34 (7 officers) plus 6 spare berths  
GUNS          : 2 Emmerson Electric 30 mm (twin); 80~ elevation; 600 rounds/minu 
to 6 km (3.3 nm); weight of shell 0.35 kg.  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : SPAIN  
SHIP TYPE     : SUBMARINES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 495
CLASS         : 4 S 70 CLASS (FRENCH AGOSTA CLASS)  
HULLS         :   


Name.............  GALERNA  
No...............  S 71  
Builders.........  Bazan, Cartagena  
Laid down........  5 Sep  1977  
Launched.........  5 Dec  1981  
Commissioned.....  22 Jan  1983  
  
Name.............  SIROCO  
No...............  S 72  
Builders.........  Bazan, Cartagena  
Laid down........  27 Nov  1978  
Launched.........  13 Nov  1982  
Commissioned.....  5 Dec  1983  
  
Name.............  MISTRAL  
No...............  S 73  
Builders.........  Bazan, Cartagena  
Laid down........  30 May  1980  
Launched.........  14 Nov  1983  
Commissioned.....  5 June  1985  
  
Name.............  TRAMONTANA  
No...............  S 74  
Builders.........  Bazan, Cartagena  
Laid down........  10 Dec  1981  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1984  
Commissioned.....  27 Jan  1986  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1490 surfaced; 1740 dived  
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   : Endurance, 45 days. Oil fuel, 185 tons.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  30 May  1988  
  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 16700 full load  
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         : knots: 26. Range, miles: 6500 at 20 kts  
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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  Consolidated Steel Corporation  
Laid down........  1944  
Launched.........  9 Mar  1945  
Commissioned.....  10 July  1945  
  
Name.............  MENDEZ NUNEZ (ex-USS O'Hare DD 889)  
No...............  D 63  
Builders.........  Consolidated Steel Corporation  
Laid down........  1945  
Launched.........  22 June  1945  
Commissioned.....  29 Nov  1945  
  
Name.............  LANGARA (ex-USS Leary DD 879)  
No...............  D 64  
Builders.........  Consolidated Steel Corporation  
Laid down........  1944  
Launched.........  20 Jan  1945  
Commissioned.....  7 May  1945  
  
Name.............  BLAS DE LEZO (ex-USS Noa DD 841)  
No...............  D 65  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works  
Laid down........  1945  
Launched.........  30 July  1945  
Commissioned.....  2 Nov  1945  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2425 standard; 3480 full load  
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         : knots: 34. Range, miles: 4800 at 15 kts  


COMPLEMENT    : 274 (17 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.  
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  
Mk 46; anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts;  
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).  
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r5}; G band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : SPAIN  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 499
CLASS         : 5 BALEARES (F 70) CLASS  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  BALEARES  
No...............  F 71  
Builders.........  Bazan, Ferrol  
Laid down........  31 Oct  1968  
Launched.........  20 Aug  1970  
Commissioned.....  24 Sep  1973  
  
Name.............  ANDALUCIA  
No...............  F 72  
Builders.........  Bazan, Ferrol  
Laid down........  2 July  1969  
Launched.........  30 Mar  1971  
Commissioned.....  23 May  1974  
  
Name.............  CATALUNA  
No...............  F 73  
Builders.........  Bazan, Ferrol  


Laid down........  20 Aug  1970  
Launched.........  3 Nov  1971  
Commissioned.....  16 Jan  1975  
  
Name.............  ASTURIAS  
No...............  F 74  
Builders.........  Bazan, Ferrol  
Laid down........  30 Mar  1971  
Launched.........  13 May  1972  
Commissioned.....  2 Dec  1975  
  
Name.............  EXTREMADURA  
No...............  F 75  
Builders.........  Bazan, Ferrol  
Laid down........  3 Nov  1971  
Launched.........  21 Nov  1972  
Commissioned.....  10 Nov  1976  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3015 standard; 4177 full load  
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         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 4500 at 20 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 256 (15 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (4 normally carried) {r1};  
active radar homing to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.  
SAM: 16 GDC Pomona Standard SM-1MR; Mk 22 Mod 0 launcher {r2}; command  
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).  
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r9}; G band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  24 June  1944  
  
Name.............  HUA YANG (ex-USS Bristol DD 857)  
No...............  903  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, San Pedro  
Laid down........  5 May  1944  
Launched.........  29 Oct  1944  
Commissioned.....  17 Mar  1945  
  
Name.............  YUEH YANG (ex-USS Haynsworth DD 700)  
No...............  905  
Builders.........  Federal S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  16 Dec  1943  
Launched.........  15 Apr  1944  
Commissioned.....  22 June  1944  
  
Name.............  HUEI YANG (ex-USS English DD 696)  
No...............  906  
Builders.........  Federal S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  19 Oct  1943  
Launched.........  27 Feb  1944  


Commissioned.....  4 May  1944  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2200 standard; 3320 full load  
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  
shp; 2 shafts. 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers  
SPEED         : knots: 34. Range, miles: 1000 at 32 kts  
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     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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.  
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r8}; G band.  
Fire control: Selenia RTN 10X {r9}; I/J band or two RCA HR 76 Huei Yang);  
I/J band.  
SONARS        : EDO SQS 29; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : TAIWAN  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 533
CLASS         : 2 ALLEN M SUMNER (FRAM II) CLASS  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  LO YANG (ex-USS Taussig DD 746)  
No...............  914  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island  
Laid down........  30 Aug  1943  
Launched.........  25 Jan  1944  
Commissioned.....  20 May  1944  
  
Name.............  NAN YANG (ex-USS John W Thomason DD 760)  
No...............  917  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco  
Laid down........  21 Nov  1944  
Launched.........  30 Sep  1944  
Commissioned.....  11 Oct  1945  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2200 standard; 3320 full load  
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  
shp; 2 shafts. 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers  
SPEED         : knots: 34. Range, miles: 1000 at 32 kts  
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  
rounds/minute to 17 km (9.3 nm); weight of shell 25 kg.  
 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 {r5}; 85~ elevation; 85 rounds/minute to 16  
km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Bofors 40 mm/70. 4 - 12.7 mm MGs.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r6}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
44 kg.  
A/S mortars: 2 Mk 10 24-tubed fixed Hedgehogs {r7}; range 350 m; warhead  
26 kg.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Kung Fen 6 16-barrelled Chaff launchers.  
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        : EDO SQS 29; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Launched.........  11 July  1943  
Commissioned.....  1 Dec  1943  
  
Name.............  CHING YANG (ex-USS Mullany DD 528)  
No...............  909  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco  
Laid down........  15 Jan  1942  
Launched.........  12 Oct  1942  
Commissioned.....  23 Apr  1943  
  
Name.............  AN YANG (ex-USS Kimberly DD 521)  
No...............  918  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island  
Laid down........  27 July  1942  
Launched.........  4 Feb  1943  
Commissioned.....  22 May  1943  
  
Name.............  KUN YANG (ex-USS Yarnall DD 541)  
No...............  919  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel, San Francisco  
Laid down........  5 Dec  1942  
Launched.........  25 July  1943  
Commissioned.....  30 Dec  1943  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2100 standard; 3050 full load  
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         : knots: 35. Range, miles: 3750 at 14 kts  
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          : 2 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30 {r3}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minu 
to 13 km (7 nm); weight of shell 25 kg. Some may still have 3 - 5 in (127  
mm) instead of the 76 mm.  
 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 {r4}; 85~ elevation; 85 rounds/minute to 16  
km (8.8 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
TORPEDOES     : 6 - 324 mm US Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r5}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
44 kg.  
A/S mortars: 2 Mk 10 24-tubed fixed Hedgehogs {r6}; range 350 m; warhead  
26 kg.  
Depth charges: 1 rack.  
MINES         : 2 rails (Kun Yang). 1 rail (remainder).  


COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Kung Fen 6 16-barrelled Chaff launchers.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  23 Apr 1946  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 7826 standard; 14490 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 492 x 70 x 27.5 (150.1 x 21.3 x 8.4)  
MAIN MACHINERY: Westinghouse turbines; 8500 shp; 1 shaft. 2 Foster-Wheeler  
boilers  
SPEED         : knots: 16.5  
COMPLEMENT    : 920  
GUNS          : 1 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38. 6 Bofors 40 mm/56 (3 twin).  
RADARS        : Surface search: Raytheon SPS 5; G/H band; range 37 km (20 nm).  
  
COMMENT       : Transferred to Taiwan on 31 January 1974. Fitted with Satcom.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : THAILAND  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 547
CLASS         : 3 RATCHARIT CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT - MISSILE)  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  RATCHARIT  
No...............  4  
Builders.........  C N Breda (Venezia)  
Commissioned.....  10 Aug  1979  
  
Name.............  WITTHAYAKHOM  
No...............  5  
Builders.........  C N Breda (Venezia)  
Commissioned.....  12 Nov  1979  
  
Name.............  UDOMDET  
No...............  6  
Builders.........  C N Breda (Venezia)  
Commissioned.....  21 Feb  1980  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 235 standard; 270 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 163.4 x 24.6 x 7.5 (49.8 x 7.5 x 2.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 3 MTU MD20 V538 TB91 diesels; 13500 hp; 3 shafts; cp  
propellers  
SPEED         : knots: 37. Range, miles: 2000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 45 (7 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62 compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.6 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 1 Bofors 40 mm/70; 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8 nm);  
weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Decca; I band.  
Fire control: Signaal WM 25; I/J band; range 46 km (25 nm).  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Ordered June 1976. Ratcharit launched 30 July 1978,  
Witthayakhom 2 September 1978 and Udomdet 28 September 1978.  
STRUCTURE     : Standard Breda BMB 230 design.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  28 July  1976  
  
Name.............  HANHAK SATTRU  
No...............  2  
Builders.........  Singapore SBEC  
Commissioned.....  6 Nov  1976  


  
Name.............  SUPHAIRIN  
No...............  3  
Builders.........  Singapore SBEC  
Commissioned.....  1 Feb  1977  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 224 standard; 268 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 149 x 24.3 x 7.5 (45.4 x 7.4 x 2.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V 538 TB92 diesels; 13500 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 2000 at 15 kts; 750 at 37 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 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          : 1 Bofors 57 mm/70; 75~ elevation; 200 rounds/minute to 17 km (9. 
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);  
weight of shell 2.4 kg.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar intercept.  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes Type 17; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  27 Feb  1985  
  
Name.............  TUNIS  
No...............  502  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  27 Mar  1985  
  
Name.............  CARTHAGE  
No...............  503  
Builders.........  CMN, Cherbourg  
Commissioned.....  29 Apr  1985  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 345 standard; 425 full load  
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         : knots: 38.5. Range, miles: 700 at 33 kts; 2800 at 10 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 35  
  
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          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; 85~ elevation; 55-65 rounds/minute 
8 km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 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.  
Fire control: Thomson-CSF Castor II; I/J band; range 31 km (17 nm) for 2 m  
target.  
  
PROGRAMMES    : Ordered in 1981.  
OPERATIONAL   : One CSEE Sylosat navigation system.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  15 Dec  1962  
  
Name.............  GEMLIK (ex-Emden F 221)  
No...............  D 361  
Builders.........  H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg  
Laid down........  15 Apr  1958  
Launched.........  21 Mar  1959  
Commissioned.....  24 Oct  1961  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2100 standard; 2700 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 360.5 x 36.1 x 16.7 (sonar)  
 (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 
rounds/minute to 17 km (9.3 nm); weight of shell 13.5 kg.  
 6 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin {r2}, 2 single {r3}); 85~ elevation to 12 km  
(6.6 nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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)  
Commissioned.....  26 Jan  1945  
  
Name.............  SANCAKTAR (ex-FDR Bochum, ex-USS Rice County LST 1089)  
No...............  NL 121 (ex-N-112, ex-A 580, ex-L 404)  
Commissioned.....  14 Mar  1945  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1653 standard; 4080 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 328 x 50 x 14 (100 x 15.2 x 4.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 General Motors 16-567A diesels; 2200 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 11. Range, miles: 15000 at 9 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 125  
GUNS          : 6 Bofors 40 mm/70 (2 twin, 2 single).  
MINES         : 4 rails.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes; I band.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED ARAB EMIRATES  
SHIP TYPE     : MISSILE CORVETTES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 670
CLASS         : 2 + 2 LURSSEN FPB 62 TYPE (CORVETTES - MISSILE)  
HULLS         :   
P 4401   P 4402  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 630 approx  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 206.7 x 30.5 x 8.2 (63 x 9.3 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU diesels; 18740 hp; 4 shaft  
SPEED         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 4000 at 16 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 43  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.7 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
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.  
Navigation: Racal Decca; I band.  
Fire control: Philips 9LV 331; J 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.............  MARBAN  
No...............  P 4502  
Builders.........  Lurssen Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  Nov  1980  
  
Name.............  RODQM  
No...............  P 4503  
Builders.........  Lurssen Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  July  1981  
  
Name.............  SHAHEEN  
No...............  P 4504  
Builders.........  Lurssen Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  July  1981  
  
Name.............  SAGAR  
No...............  P 4505  
Builders.........  Lurssen Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  Sep  1981  
  
Name.............  TARIF  
No...............  P 4506  
Builders.........  Lurssen Vegesack  
Commissioned.....  Sep  1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 260 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 147.3 x 23 x 8.2 (44.9 x 7 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 MTU 16V538 TB 92 diesels; 14400 hp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 40. Range, miles: 500 at 38 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 40 (5 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet; inertial cruise; active radar  
homing to 70 km (40 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
GUNS          : 1 OTO Melara 3 in (76 mm)/62; 85~ elevation; 65 rounds/minute to 
km (4.4 nm); weight of shell 6 kg.  
 2 Breda 40 mm/70 (twin); 85~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12.5 km (6.8  
nm); weight of shell 0.96 kg.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : 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  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
Name.............  VICTORIOUS  
No...............  06  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd.  
Laid down........  3 Dec  1987  
Launched.........  1991  
Commissioned.....  1994  
  
Name.............  VIGILANT  
No...............  07  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd.  
Laid down........  May  1990  
Launched.........  1994  
Commissioned.....  -  
  
Name.............  -  
No...............  08  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd.  
Laid down........  -  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  -  
  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  2 Oct  1967  
  
Name.............  REPULSE  
No...............  S 23  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  12 Mar  1965  
Launched.........  4 Nov  1967  
Commissioned.....  28 Sep  1968  
  
Name.............  RENOWN  
No...............  S 26  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  25 June  1964  
Launched.........  25 Feb  1967  
Commissioned.....  15 Nov  1968  
  
Name.............  REVENGE  
No...............  S 27  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  19 May  1965  


Launched.........  15 Mar  1968  
Commissioned.....  4 Dec  1969  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 7600 surfaced; 8500 dived  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 425 x 33 x 30  
 (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         : knots: 20 surfaced; 25 dived  
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.  
Fire control: Dowty tactical control system.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : FLEET SUBMARINES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 677
CLASS         : 6 + 1 TRAFALGAR CLASS  
HULLS         :   


Name.............  TRAFALGAR  
No...............  S 107  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1979  
Launched.........  1 July  1981  
Commissioned.....  27 May  1983  
  
Name.............  TURBULENT  
No...............  S 87  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1980  
Launched.........  1 Dec  1982  
Commissioned.....  28 Apr  1984  
  
Name.............  TIRELESS  
No...............  S 88  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1981  
Launched.........  17 Mar  1984  
Commissioned.....  5 Oct  1985  
  
Name.............  TORBAY  
No...............  S 90  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1982  
Launched.........  8 Mar  1985  
Commissioned.....  7 Feb  1987  
  
Name.............  TRENCHANT  
No...............  S 91  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1984  
Launched.........  3 Nov  1986  
Commissioned.....  14 Jan  1989  
  
Name.............  TALENT  
No...............  S 92  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1986  
Launched.........  15 Apr  1988  
Commissioned.....  July  1990  
  
Name.............  TRIUMPH  
No...............  S 93  
Builders.........  Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  1987  
Launched.........  Aug  1990  
Commissioned.....  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         : Can be carried in lieu of torpedoes.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Racal UAC/CXA (being upgraded to UAP); passive  
intercept.  
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB tactical data handling system.  
Fire control: Dowty tactical control system.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
 Thomson Sintra Type 2019 PARIS; passive intercept and ranging.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : FLEET SUBMARINES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 678
CLASS         : 6 SWIFTSURE CLASS  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  SWIFTSURE  
No...............  S 126  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  6 June  1969  
Launched.........  7 Sep  1971  
Commissioned.....  17 Apr  1973  
  
Name.............  SOVEREIGN  
No...............  S 108  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  18 Sep  1970  


Launched.........  17 Feb  1973  
Commissioned.....  11 July  1974  
  
Name.............  SUPERB  
No...............  S 109  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  16 Mar  1972  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1974  
Commissioned.....  13 Nov  1976  
  
Name.............  SCEPTRE  
No...............  S 104  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  19 Feb  1974  
Launched.........  20 Nov  1976  
Commissioned.....  14 Feb  1978  
  
Name.............  SPARTAN  
No...............  S 105  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  26 Apr  1976  
Launched.........  7 Apr  1978  
Commissioned.....  22 Sep  1979  
  
Name.............  SPLENDID  
No...............  S 106  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  23 Nov  1977  
Launched.........  5 Oct  1979  
Commissioned.....  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      : 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 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. Individual  
reloading of torpedoes in 15 seconds. To be replaced by Spearfish in  
mid-1990s.  
MINES         : Can be carried in lieu of torpedoes.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Racal UAC (being upgraded to UAP); passive  
intercept.  
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB/DCG tactical data handling system.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
 Ferranti Type 2046; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.  
 Thomson Sintra Type 2019 PARIS; passive intercept and ranging.  
  


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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  22 Jan  1962  
Launched.........  3 Dec  1963  
Commissioned.....  18 July  1966  
  
Name.............  WARSPITE  
No...............  S 103  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  10 Dec  1963  
Launched.........  25 Sep  1965  
Commissioned.....  18 Apr  1967  
  
Name.............  CHURCHILL  
No...............  S  46  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  30 June  1967  
Launched.........  20 Dec  1968  
Commissioned.....  15 July  1970  
  
Name.............  CONQUEROR  
No...............  S  48  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  5 Dec  1967  
Launched.........  28 Aug  1969  


Commissioned.....  9 Nov  1971  
  
Name.............  COURAGEOUS  
No...............  S  50  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  15 May  1968  
Launched.........  7 Mar  1970  
Commissioned.....  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      : SSM: McDonnell Douglas UGM-84B Sub-Harpoon; active radar homing  
to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg.  
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; 26 reloads. Individual  
reloading in 15 seconds.  
MINES         : Can be carried in lieu of torpedoes.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Type UAL; radar warning.  
Combat data systems: Gresham/Dowty DCB/DCG tactical data handling system.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
SONARS        : Plessey Type 2001 or 2020; hull-mounted; active/passive search a 
attack; low frequency.  
 Ferranti Type 2046; towed array; passive search; very low frequency.  
 Thomson Sintra Type 2019 PARIS; passive intercept and ranging.  
 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.  
  


  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  July  1990  
  
Name.............  UNSEEN  
No...............  S 41  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird, Birkenhead (VSEL)  
Start date.......  Jan 1986  
Launched.........  14 Nov  1989  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  URSULA  
No...............  S 42  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird, Birkenhead (VSEL)  
Start date.......  Aug 1987  
Launched.........  1990  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
Name.............  UNICORN  
No...............  S 43  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird, Birkenhead (VSEL)  
Start date.......  Feb 1989  
Launched.........  1991  
Commissioned.....  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      : SSM: McDonnell Douglas UGM-84B Sub-Harpoon; active radar homing  
to 130 km (70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg.  
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; 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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  3 May  1962  
  
Name.............  OSIRIS  
No...............  S 13  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  26 Jan  1962  
Launched.........  29 Nov  1962  
Commissioned.....  11 Jan  1964  
  
Name.............  ONSLAUGHT  
No...............  S 14  
Builders.........  HM Dockyard, Chatham  
Laid down........  8 Apr  1959  
Launched.........  24 Sep  1960  
Commissioned.....  14 Aug  1962  
  
Name.............  OTTER  
No...............  S 15  


Builders.........  Scotts (Shipbuilding) Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  14 Jan  1960  
Launched.........  15 May  1961  
Commissioned.....  20 Aug  1962  
  
Name.............  ORACLE  
No...............  S 16  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  26 Apr  1960  
Launched.........  26 Sep  1961  
Commissioned.....  14 Feb  1963  
  
Name.............  OCELOT  
No...............  S 17  
Builders.........  HM Dockyard, Chatham  
Laid down........  17 Nov  1960  
Launched.........  5 May  1962  
Commissioned.....  31 Jan  1964  
  
Name.............  OTUS  
No...............  S 18  
Builders.........  Scotts (Shipbuilding) Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  31 May  1961  
Launched.........  17 Oct  1962  
Commissioned.....  5 Oct  1963  
  
Name.............  OPOSSUM  
No...............  S 19  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  21 Dec  1961  
Launched.........  23 May  1963  
Commissioned.....  5 June  1964  
  
Name.............  OPPORTUNE  
No...............  S 20  
Builders.........  Scotts (Shipbuilding) Co Ltd, Greenock  
Laid down........  26 Oct  1962  
Launched.........  14 Feb  1964  
Commissioned.....  29 Dec  1964  
  
Name.............  ONYX  
No...............  S 21  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  16 Nov  1964  
Launched.........  18 Aug  1966  
Commissioned.....  20 Nov  1967  
  
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 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     : 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; 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 or UA4; radar warning.  
Fire control: Ferranti DCH tactical data handling system. Dual channel  
fire control.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  20 July  1973  
Launched.........  3 May  1977  
Commissioned.....  11 July  1980  
  
Name.............  ILLUSTRIOUS  
No...............  R 06  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  7 Oct  1976  
Launched.........  1 Dec  1978  
Commissioned.....  20 June  1982  
  
Name.............  ARK ROYAL  
No...............  R 07  


Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  14 Dec  1978  
Launched.........  2 June  1981  
Commissioned.....  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         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 5000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 666 (57 officers) plus 366 (80 officers) aircrew  
  
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); 36 missiles; limited anti-ship  
capability.  
GUNS          : 2 General Electric/General Dynamics 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  
rounds/minute to 10 km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 0.36 kg.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Launched.........  30 June 1969  
Commissioned.....  31 Mar 1973  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 6300 standard; 7100 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 490 wl; 507 oa x 55 x 16.8 (23 sonar dome)  
(149.3; 154.5 x 16.8 x 5.2 (7))  
MAIN MACHINERY: COSAG; 2 Standard Range geared steam turbines; 30000  
shp; 2 boilers; 2 Rolls Royce Marine Olympus TM1A gas turbines; 30000  
shp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 5000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 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  
rounds/minute to 22 km (11.9 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 21 kg.  
 4 Oerlikon/BMARC 30 mm/75 GCM-A03 (2 twin) {r3}; 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.  
 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 {r4}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to  
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.  
ECM: Type 670; jammer.  
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).  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 683
CLASS         : 8 TYPE 42  
HULLS         :   
Batch 1  
  
Name.............  BIRMINGHAM  
No...............  D 86  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  28 Mar  1972  
Launched.........  30 July  1973  
Commissioned.....  3 Dec  1976  
  
Name.............  NEWCASTLE  
No...............  D 87  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne  
Laid down........  21 Feb  1973  


Launched.........  24 Apr  1975  
Commissioned.....  23 Mar  1978  
  
Name.............  GLASGOW  
No...............  D 88  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne  
Laid down........  16 Apr  1974  
Launched.........  14 Apr  1976  
Commissioned.....  24 May  1979  
  
Name.............  CARDIFF  
No...............  D 108  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  6 Nov  1972  
Launched.........  22 Feb  1974  
Commissioned.....  24 Sep  1979  
  
Batch 2  
  
Name.............  EXETER  
No...............  D 89  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne  
Laid down........  22 July  1976  
Launched.........  25 Apr  1978  
Commissioned.....  19 Sep  1980  
  
Name.............  SOUTHAMPTON  
No...............  D 90  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Laid down........  21 Oct  1976  
Launched.........  29 Jan  1979  
Commissioned.....  31 Oct  1981  
  
Name.............  NOTTINGHAM  
No...............  D 91  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Laid down........  6 Feb  1978  
Launched.........  18 Feb  1980  
Commissioned.....  14 Apr  1983  
  
Name.............  LIVERPOOL  
No...............  D 92  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  5 July  1978  
Launched.........  25 Sep  1980  
Commissioned.....  1 July  1982  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3500 standard; 4100 full load  
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         : knots: 29. Range, miles: 4000 at 18 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 253 (24 officers) (accommodation for 312)  
  
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); 22 missiles; limited anti-ship  


capability.  
GUNS          : 1 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/55 Mk 8 {r2}; 55~ elevation; 25  
rounds/minute to 22 km (11.9 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 21 kg.  
 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to  
2 km.  
 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r4}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;  
weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
 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.  
 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-tubed fixed Mk 36 launchers {r8}; IR flares and  
Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
 Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
ESM: MEL UAA-1; intercept.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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.  
 Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 kHz.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : DESTROYERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 684
CLASS         : 4 TYPE 42  
HULLS         :   
Batch 3  
  
Name.............  MANCHESTER  
No...............  D 95  
Builders.........  Vickers (Shipbuilding) Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness  
Laid down........  19 May  1978  
Launched.........  24 Nov  1980  
Commissioned.....  16 Dec  1982  
  
Name.............  GLOUCESTER  
No...............  D 96  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Laid down........  29 Oct  1979  
Launched.........  2 Nov  1982  
Commissioned.....  11 Sep  1985  
  
Name.............  EDINBURGH  
No...............  D 97  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead  
Laid down........  8 Sep  1980  
Launched.........  14 Apr  1983  
Commissioned.....  17 Dec  1985  
  
Name.............  YORK  
No...............  D 98  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne  
Laid down........  18 Jan  1980  
Launched.........  21 June  1982  
Commissioned.....  9 Aug  1985  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3500 standard; 4775 full load  
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      : SAM: British Aerospace Sea Dart GWS 30 twin launcher {r1};  
radar/semi-active radar guidance to 40 km (21 nm); warhead HE; 22 missiles;  
limited anti-ship capability.  
GUNS          : 1 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/55 Mk 8 {r2}; 55~ elevation; 25  


rounds/minute to 22 km (11.9 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 21 kg.  
 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to  
2 km.  
 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Mk 9 {r4}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;  
weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
 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}.  
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: 2 Vickers Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers  
{r7}; Chaff to 1 km or 2 Plessey Shield.  
 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-tubed fixed Mk 36 launchers {r8}; IR flares and  
Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
 Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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.  
 Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 kHz.  
  
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.  
  


  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Launched.........  10 July  1987  
Commissioned.....  June  1990  
  
Name.............  ARGYLL  
No...............  F 231  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  20 Mar  1987  
Launched.........  8 Apr  1989  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  LANCASTER  
No...............  F 232  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  18 Dec  1987  
Launched.........  24 May  1990  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
Name.............  MARLBOROUGH  
No...............  F 233  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  22 Oct  1987  
Launched.........  21 Jan  1989  
Commissioned.....  Apr  1991  
  
Name.............  IRON DUKE  
No...............  F 234  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  12 Dec  1988  
Launched.........  Dec  1990  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
Name.............  MONMOUTH  
No...............  F 235  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  1 June  1989  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
Name.............  MONTROSE  
No...............  F 236  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  1 Nov  1989  
Launched.........  -  


Commissioned.....  1993  
  
Name.............  WESTMINSTER  
No...............  F 237  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  -  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  1994  
  
Name.............  NORTHUMBERLAND  
No...............  F 238  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  -  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  1994  
  
Name.............  RICHMOND  
No...............  F 239  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  -  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  1995  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3500 standard; 4200 full load  
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          : 1 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/55 Mk 8 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 25  
rounds/minute to 22 km (11.9 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 21 kg.  
 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.  
ECM: Thorn EMI Type 675(2); jammer.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 686
CLASS         : 10 BROADSWORD CLASS (TYPE 22)  
HULLS         :   
Batch 1  
  
Name.............  BROADSWORD  
No...............  F 88  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  7 Feb  1975  
Launched.........  12 May  1976  
Commissioned.....  3 May  1979  
  
Name.............  BATTLEAXE  
No...............  F 89  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  4 Feb  1976  
Launched.........  18 May  1977  
Commissioned.....  28 Mar  1980  
  
Name.............  BRILLIANT  
No...............  F 90  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  25 Mar  1977  


Launched.........  15 Dec  1978  
Commissioned.....  15 May  1981  
  
Name.............  BRAZEN  
No...............  F 91  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  18 Aug  1978  
Launched.........  4 Mar  1980  
Commissioned.....  2 July  1982  
  
Batch 2  
  
Name.............  BOXER  
No...............  F 92  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  1 Nov  1979  
Launched.........  17 June  1981  
Commissioned.....  14 Jan  1984  
  
Name.............  BEAVER  
No...............  F 93  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  20 June  1980  
Launched.........  8 May  1982  
Commissioned.....  18 Dec  1984  
  
Name.............  BRAVE  
No...............  F 94  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  24 May  1982  
Launched.........  19 Nov  1983  
Commissioned.....  4 July  1986  
  
Name.............  LONDON (ex-Bloodhound)  
No...............  F 95  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  7 Feb  1983  
Launched.........  27 Oct  1984  
Commissioned.....  5 June  1987  
  
Name.............  SHEFFIELD  
No...............  F 96  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  29 Mar  1984  
Launched.........  26 Mar  1986  
Commissioned.....  26 July  1988  
  
Name.............  COVENTRY  
No...............  F 98  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  29 Mar  1984  
Launched.........  8 Apr  1986  
Commissioned.....  14 Oct  1988  
  
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      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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  
rounds/minute to 10 km (5.5 nm); weight of shell 0.36 kg.  
 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;  
active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 45 kg.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Plessey Shield 12-tubed launchers {r6}; IR  
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
 2 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-tubed fixed Mk 36 launchers; IR flares and Chaff to  
4 km (2.2 nm).  
 Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
ESM: MEL UAA-1; intercept.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 687
CLASS         : 4 BROADSWORD CLASS (TYPE 22)  
HULLS         :   
Batch 3  
  
Name.............  CORNWALL  
No...............  F 99  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  14 Dec  1983  
Launched.........  14 Oct  1985  
Commissioned.....  23 Apr  1988  
  
Name.............  CUMBERLAND  
No...............  F 85  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  12 Oct  1984  
Launched.........  21 June  1986  
Commissioned.....  10 June  1989  
  
Name.............  CAMPBELTOWN  
No...............  F 86  
Builders.........  Cammell Laird (Shipbuilders) Ltd  
Laid down........  4 Dec  1985  
Launched.........  7 Oct  1987  
Commissioned.....  27 May  1989  
  
Name.............  CHATHAM  
No...............  F 87  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Wallsend  
Laid down........  12 May  1986  
Launched.........  20 Jan  1988  
Commissioned.....  4 May  1990  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 4200 standard; 4900 full load  
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    : 250 (31 officers) (accommodation for 301)  
  
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 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/55 Mk 8 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 25  
rounds/minute to 22 km (11.9 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 21 kg.  
 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  
to 10 km (5.5 nm); weight of shell 0.36 kg.  
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.  
 Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
ESM: MEL UAA-1; intercept.  
ECM: Thorn EMI Type 675(2); 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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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   : 2 Westland Lynx HAS 3; or Westland Sea King HAS 5 {r11} or EH  
101 Merlin.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  11 May  1974  
  
Name.............  ACTIVE  
No...............  F 171  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston  
Laid down........  23 July  1971  
Launched.........  23 Nov  1972  
Commissioned.....  17 June  1977  
  
Name.............  AMBUSCADE  
No...............  F 172  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  1 Sep  1971  
Launched.........  18 Jan  1973  
Commissioned.....  5 Sep  1975  
  
Name.............  ARROW  
No...............  F 173  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  28 Sep  1972  
Launched.........  5 Feb  1974  
Commissioned.....  29 July  1976  
  
Name.............  ALACRITY  
No...............  F 174  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  5 Mar  1973  
Launched.........  18 Sep  1974  
Commissioned.....  2 July  1977  
  
Name.............  AVENGER  
No...............  F 185  
Builders.........  Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down........  30 Oct  1974  
Launched.........  20 Nov  1975  
Commissioned.....  19 July  1978  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3100 standard; 3600 full load  
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    : 175 (13 officers) (accommodation for 192)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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          : 1 Vickers 4.5 in (114 mm)/55 Mk 8 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 25  
rounds/minute to 22 km (11.9 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 21 kg.  
 2 or 4 Oerlikon 20 mm {r4}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;  
weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
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;  
active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead 44 kg.  
 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).  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 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: 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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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   : 1 Westland Lynx HAS 3 {r10}.  
  
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).  
  
  
 

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EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 688
CLASS         : 4 LEANDER CLASS  
HULLS         :   
EXOCET GROUP (Batch 2 T.A.)  
  
Name.....................  CLEOPATRA  
No.......................  F 28  
Builders.................  HM Dockyard, Devonport  
Laid down................  19 June  1963  
Launched.................  25 Mar  1964  
Commissioned.............  4 Jan  1966  
Conversion completed.....  Nov  1975  
  
Name.....................  SIRIUS  
No.......................  F 40  
Builders.................  HM Dockyard, Portsmouth  
Laid down................  9 Aug  1963  
Launched.................  22 Sep  1964  
Commissioned.............  15 June  1966  
Conversion completed.....  Oct  1977  
  
Name.....................  PHOEBE  
No.......................  F 42  
Builders.................  Alex Stephen & Sons Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down................  3 June  1963  
Launched.................  8 July  1964  
Commissioned.............  15 Apr  1966  
Conversion completed.....  Apr  1977  
  
Name.....................  ARGONAUT  
No.......................  F 56  
Builders.................  Hawthorn Leslie Ltd, Hebburn-on-Tyne  
Laid down................  27 Nov  1964  
Launched.................  8 Feb  1966  
Commissioned.............  17 Aug  1967  
Conversion completed.....  Mar  1980  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2450 standard; 3200 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 360 wl; 372 oa x 41 x 14.8 (keel); 19 (screws)  
(109.7; 113.4 x 12.5 x 4.5; 5.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 White/English Electric double reduction geared turbines;  
30000 shp; electrical generators; 440 v; 60 Hz ac; 1900 kW; 2 shafts. 2  
Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 38.7 kg/cm; 450~C  
SPEED         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 266 (18 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
radar homing to 42 km (23 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 165 kg; sea-skimmer.  
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; 
weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  


 2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled trainable launchers {r5}; Chaff to 1 km.  
 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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
Fire control: Plessey Type 903/904; I band (for Seacat) {r8}.  
IFF: Type 1010 {r9}  
SONARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : FRIGATES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 688
CLASS         : 4 LEANDER CLASS  
HULLS         :   


EXOCET GROUP (Batch 2)  
  
Name.....................  MINERVA  
No.......................  F 45  
Builders.................  Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Newcastle  
Laid down................  25 July  1963  
Launched.................  19 Dec  1964  
Commissioned.............  14 May  1966  
Conversion completed.....  Mar  1979  
  
Name.....................  DANAE  
No.......................  F 47  
Builders.................  HM Dockyard, Devonport  
Laid down................  16 Dec  1964  
Launched.................  31 Oct  1965  
Commissioned.............  7 Sep  1967  
Conversion completed.....  Sep  1980  
  
Name.....................  JUNO  
No.......................  F 52  
Builders.................  John I Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston  
Laid down................  16 July  1964  
Launched.................  24 Nov  1965  
Commissioned.............  18 July  1967  
Conversion completed.....  Apr  1985  
  
Name.....................  PENELOPE  
No.......................  F 127  
Builders.................  Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Newcastle  
Laid down................  14 Mar  1961  
Launched.................  17 Aug  1962  
Commissioned.............  31 Oct  1963  
Conversion completed.....  Jan  1982  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2450 standard; 3200 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 360 wl; 372 oa x 41 x 14.8 (keel); 19 (screws)  
(109.7; 113.4 x 12.5 x 4.5; 5.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 White/English Electric double reduction geared turbines;  
30000 shp; electrical generators; 440 v; 60 Hz ac; 1900 kW; 2 shafts. 2  
Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 38.7 kg/cm; 450~C  
SPEED         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
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 
km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.89  
kg. To be replaced by 2 DES 30 B 30 mm.  
 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 (midships or aft) (on deployment); 55~  
elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to 2 km.  
 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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
 2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled trainable launchers {r5}; Chaff to 1 km.  
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.  
Surface search: Plessey Type 994 {r8}; E/F band.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
Fire control: Two Plessey Type 903/904 (for Seacat) {r9}.  
  
SONARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 
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}.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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.................  HM Dockyard, Portsmouth  
Laid down................  25 May  1966  
Launched.................  24 May  1967  
Commissioned.............  2 Dec  1968  
Conversion completed.....  Dec  1980  
  
Name.....................  HERMIONE  
No.......................  F 58  
Builders.................  Alex Stephen & Sons Ltd, Glasgow  
Laid down................  6 Dec  1965  
Launched.................  26 Apr  1967  
Commissioned.............  11 July  1969  
Conversion completed.....  21 June  1983  
  
Name.....................  JUPITER  
No.......................  F 60  
Builders.................  Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun, Glasgow  
Laid down................  3 Oct  1966  
Launched.................  4 Sep  1967  
Commissioned.............  9 Aug  1969  
Conversion completed.....  23 Oct  1983  
  
Name.....................  SCYLLA  
No.......................  F 71  
Builders.................  HM Dockyard, Devonport  
Laid down................  17 May  1967  
Launched.................  8 Aug  1968  
Commissioned.............  12 Feb  1970  
Conversion completed.....  7 Dec  1984  
  
Name.....................  CHARYBDIS  
No.......................  F 75  
Builders.................  Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast  
Laid down................  27 Jan  1967  
Launched.................  28 Feb  1968  
Commissioned.............  2 June  1969  
Conversion completed.....  6 Aug  1982  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2500 standard; 2962 full load  
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 kHz ac; 2500 kW; 2 shafts.  
2 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 38.7 kg/cm; 450~C  
SPEED         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 260 (19 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SSM: 4 Aerospatiale MM 38 Exocet {r1}; inertial cruise; active  
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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
 2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled trainable launchers {r5}; Chaff to 1 km.  


ESM: UAA-1; intercept.  
ECM: Type 670; jammer.  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
Fire control: Marconi Type 910 {r8}; I/J band (for Seawolf).  
SONARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 
kHz.  
 Plessey Type 2016; hull-mounted; active search and attack; medium frequency.  
  
HELICOPTERS   : 1 Westland Lynx HAS 3 {r9}.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  10 Feb  1973  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2500 standard; 2962 full load  
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         : knots: 28. Range, miles: 4000 at 15 kts  
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 
rounds/minute to 19 km (10.3 nm) anti-surface; 6 km (3.3 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 25 kg.  
 2 Oerlikon 20 mm/70 {r3}; 50~ elevation; 800 rounds/minute to 2 km;  
weight of shell 0.24 kg.  
 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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Graseby Type 182; towed torpedo decoy.  
 2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled trainable launchers {r6}; Chaff to 1 km.  
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.  
Surface search: Plessey Type 994 {r8}; E/F band.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I/J band.  
Fire control: Two Plessey Type 904 (for Seacat and 114 mm guns) {r9}.  
SONARS        : Kelvin Hughes Type 162M; hull-mounted; bottom classification; 50 
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}.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 692
CLASS         : 1 MINESWEEPER/MINEHUNTER (COASTAL)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  WILTON  
No...............  M 1116  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd, Woolston  
Commissioned.....  14 July 1973  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 450 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 145 wl; 153 oa x 29.2 x 8.5 (44.2; 46.3 x 8.9 x  
2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Napier Deltic 18-7A diesels; 3000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 16. Range, miles: 2300 at 13 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 37 (5 officers)  
  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 40 mm/70 Mk 7; 90~ elevation; 300 rounds/minute to 12 k 
(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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 691
CLASS         : 13 HUNT CLASS (MINESWEEPERS/MINEHUNTERS - COASTAL)  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  BRECON  
No...............  M 29  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  21 Mar  1980  
  
Name.............  LEDBURY  
No...............  M 30  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  11 June  1981  
  
Name.............  CATTISTOCK  
No...............  M 31  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  16 June  1982  
  
Name.............  COTTESMORE  
No...............  M 32  
Builders.........  Yarrow, Glasgow  
Commissioned.....  24 June  1983  
  
Name.............  BROCKLESBY  
No...............  M 33  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  3 Feb  1983  
  
Name.............  MIDDLETON  
No...............  M 34  
Builders.........  Yarrow, Glasgow  
Commissioned.....  15 Aug  1984  
  
Name.............  DULVERTON  
No...............  M 35  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  4 Nov  1983  
  
Name.............  BICESTER  
No...............  M 36  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  20 Mar  1986  
  
Name.............  CHIDDINGFOLD  
No...............  M 37  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  10 Aug  1984  
  
Name.............  ATHERSTONE  
No...............  M 38  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  30 Jan  1987  
  
Name.............  HURWORTH  
No...............  M 39  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  2 July  1985  
  
Name.............  BERKELEY  
No...............  M 40  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  14 Jan  1988  


  
Name.............  QUORN  
No...............  M 41  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft Ltd  
Commissioned.....  21 Apr  1989  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 615 light; 750 full load  
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 
to 10 km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of  
shell 0.36 kg. Replaced Bofors 40 mm.  
 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-CO1 (enhancement for Gulf patrols); 55~  
elevation; 900 rounds/minute to 2 km.  
 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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  


SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 692
CLASS         : 13 TON CLASS  
HULLS         :   
10 MINEHUNTERS  
  
Name.............  BRERETON  
No...............  M 1113  
Builders.........  Richards Ironworks  
Commissioned.....  9 July  1954  
  
Name.............  BRINTON  
No...............  M 1114  
Builders.........  Cook Welton and Gemmell  
Commissioned.....  4 Mar  1954  
  
Name.............  GAVINTON*  
No...............  M 1140  
Builders.........  J S Doig (Grimsby) Ltd  
Commissioned.....  14 July  1954  
  
Name.............  HUBBERSTON  
No...............  M 1147  
Builders.........  Fleetlands Shipyards Ltd, London  
Commissioned.....  14 Oct  1955  
  
Name.............  IVESTON  
No...............  M 1151  
Builders.........  Philip & Sons Ltd, Dartmouth  
Commissioned.....  29 June  1955  
  
Name.............  KEDLESTON  
No...............  M 1153  
Builders.........  William Pickersgill & Son  
Commissioned.....  2 July  1955  
  
Name.............  KELLINGTON  
No...............  M 1154  
Builders.........  William Pickersgill & Son  
Commissioned.....  4 Nov  1955  
  
Name.............  KIRKLISTON*  
No...............  M 1157  
Builders.........  Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast  
Commissioned.....  21 Aug  1954  
  
Name.............  NURTON  
No...............  M 1166  
Builders.........  Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast  
Commissioned.....  21 Aug  1957  
  
Name.............  SHERATON  
No...............  M 1181  
Builders.........  White's Shipyard Ltd, Southampton  
Commissioned.....  24 Aug  1956  
  
* Reserve  
  
3 MINESWEEPERS - COASTAL  
  


Name.............  CUXTON  
No...............  M 1125  
Builders.........  Camper and Nicholson Ltd, Gosport  
Commissioned.....  13 Oct  1954  
  
Name.............  UPTON  
No...............  M 1187  
Builders.........  J I Thornycroft & Co, Southampton  
Commissioned.....  24 July  1956  
  
Name.............  SOBERTON  
No...............  M 1200  
Builders.........  Fleetlands Shipyards Ltd, Gosport  
Commissioned.....  17 Sep  1957  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 360 standard; 440 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 153 x 28.9 x 8.2 (46.6 x 8.8 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Paxman Deltic 18A-7A diesels; 3000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 15. Range, miles: 2500 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 32 (5 officers) (CMS); 38 (5 officers) (CMH)  
  
GUNS          : 1 Bofors 40 mm/60 Mk 3; 80~ elevation; 120 rounds/minute to 10 k 
(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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : MINE WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 693
CLASS         : 1 + 4 + (15) SANDOWN CLASS (MINEHUNTERS)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  SANDOWN  
No...............  M 101  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston  
Commissioned.....  9 June  1989  
  
Name.............  INVERNESS  
No...............  M 102  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  CROMER  
No...............  M 103  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  WALNEY  
No...............  M 104  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston  
Commissioned.....  1992  
  
Name.............  BRIDPORT  
No...............  M 105  
Builders.........  Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston  
Commissioned.....  1993  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 450 standard; 480 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 172.9 x 34.4 x 6.9 (52.7 x 10.5 x 2.1)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Paxman Valenta 6-RP 200E diesels; 1500 hp;  
Voith-Schneider propulsion; 3000 hp; 2 shafts; 2 bow thrusters  
SPEED         : knots: 13 diesels; 6 electric drive. Range, miles: 3000 at 12 kt 
COMPLEMENT    : 34 (7 officers) plus 6 spare berths  
  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Laid down........  25 July  1962  
Launched.........  19 Dec  1963  
Commissioned.....  25 Nov  1965  
  
Name.............  INTREPID  
No...............  L 11  
Builders.........  John Brown & Co (Clydebank) Ltd  
Laid down........  19 Dec  1962  
Launched.........  25 June  1964  
Commissioned.....  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         : knots: 21. Range, miles: 5000 at 20 kts  
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; 20¼ 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;  
650 rounds/minute to 10 km (5.4 nm) anti-surface; 3 km (1.6 nm)  
anti-aircraft; weight of shell 0.36 kg.  
 2 Oerlikon/BMARC 20 mm GAM-BO1 {r3}; 55~ elevation; 1000 rounds/minute to  
2 km.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 2 Vickers Corvus 8-tubed trainable launchers  
{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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  14 Jan 1954  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3990 light; 4961 full load  
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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  3 Aug 1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 6500 standard; 7185 full load  
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         : knots: 15. Range, miles: 8000 at 10 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 186  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM  
SHIP TYPE     : PATROL SHIPS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 695
HULLS         :   


Name.............  ENDURANCE (ex-Anita Dan)  
No...............  A 171  
Builders.........  Krogerwerft, Rendsburg  
Commissioned.....  Dec 1956  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3600  
Measurement, tons: 2641 gross  
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         : knots: 14. Range, miles: 12000 at 14 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  27 Oct  1981  
  
Name.............  DUMBARTON CASTLE  
No...............  P 265  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  26 Mar  1982  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1427  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 265.7 x 37.7 x 11.8 (81 x 11.5 x 3.6)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Ruston 12RKCM diesels; 5640 bhp; 2 cp propellers  
SPEED         : knots: 19.5. Range, miles: 10000 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 50 (7 officers) plus austerity accommodation for 25 Royal  
Marines  


  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  1 June  1979  
  
Name.............  ALDERNEY  
No...............  P 278  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  6 Oct  1979  
  
Name.............  JERSEY  
No...............  P 295  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  15 Oct  1976  
  
Name.............  GUERNSEY  
No...............  P 297  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  28 Oct  1977  
  
Name.............  SHETLAND  
No...............  P 298  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  14 July  1977  
  
Name.............  ORKNEY  
No...............  P 299  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  25 Feb  1977  


  
Name.............  LINDISFARNE  
No...............  P 300  
Builders.........  Hall Russell & Co Ltd  
Commissioned.....  3 Mar  1978  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 925 standard; 1260 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 176 wl; 195.3 oa x 36 x 15 (53.7; 59.5 x 11 x  
4.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Ruston RKCM 12-cyl diesels; 4380 hp; generators; 3160  
kW; 1 shaft  
SPEED         : knots: 16.5. Range, miles: 7000 at 12 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 39  
  
GUNS          : 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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  1975  
  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  14 July  1984  
  
Name.............  PLOVER  
No...............  P 240  
Builders.........  Hall Russell, Aberdeen  
Commissioned.....  20 July  1984  
  
Name.............  STARLING  
No...............  P 241  
Builders.........  Hall Russell, Aberdeen  
Commissioned.....  10 Aug  1984  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 690 full load  
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         : knots: 25. Range, miles: 2500 at 17 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 31 (6 officers) plus 7 spare berths  
  
GUNS          : 1 - 3 in (76 mm)/62 OTO Melara compact; 85~ elevation; 85  
rounds/minute to 16 km (8.6 nm) anti-surface; 12 km (6.5 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 6 kg.  
 4 FN 7.62 mm MGs.  
Fire control: British Aerospace Sea Archer for 76 mm gun.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  31 Oct 1974  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2000 standard; 2945 full load  
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         : knots: 14. Range, miles: 12000 at 11 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 128 (12 officers)  
GUNS          : Provision for 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  9 June  1965  
  
Name.............  HECATE  
No...............  A 137  
Builders.........  Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun  
Commissioned.....  20 Oct  1965  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 1915 light; 2733 full load  
Measurement, tons: 2898 gross  
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 diesels; 3840 bhp; 1 electric motor; 2000 shp; 1 shaft; bow  
thruster  
SPEED         : knots: 14. Range, miles: 12000 at 11 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 115 (13 officers) plus 6 scientists  
GUNS          : Provision for 2 Oerlikon 20 mm.  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
HELICOPTERS   : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Commissioned.....  15 Aug  1969  
  
Name.............  GREY ROVER  
No...............  A 269  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter, Hebburn-on-Tyne  
Commissioned.....  10 Apr  1970  
  
Name.............  BLUE ROVER  
No...............  A 270  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter, Hebburn-on-Tyne  
Commissioned.....  15 July  1970  
  
Name.............  GOLD ROVER  
No...............  A 271  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter, Wallsend-on-Tyne  
Commissioned.....  22 Mar  1974  
  
Name.............  BLACK ROVER  
No...............  A 273  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter, Wallsend-on-Tyne  
Commissioned.....  23 Aug  1974  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 4700 light; 11522 full load  
Measurement, tons: 6692 (A 271, 273), 6822 (remainder) dwt; 7510 gross;  
3185 net  


DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 461 x 63 x 24  
 (140.6 x 19.2 x 7.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 SEMT-Pielstick 16PA4 diesels; 15360 bhp; 1 shaft; cp  
propeller; bow thruster  
SPEED         : knots: 19. Range, miles: 15000 at 15 kts  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM - RFA  
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  
Commissioned.....  1991  
  
Name.............  FORT GEORGE  
No...............  A 388  
Builders.........  Swan Hunter Shipbuilders, Wallsend  
Laid down........  9 Mar  1989  
Launched.........  1991  
Commissioned.....  late 1992  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 31550 full load  
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.  
Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM - RFA  
SHIP TYPE     : FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIPS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 701
CLASS         : 2 FORT GRANGE CLASS (AFS(H))  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  FORT GRANGE  
No...............  A 385  
Builders.........  Scott-Lithgow, Greenock  
Commissioned.....  6 Apr  1978  
  
Name.............  FORT AUSTIN  
No...............  A 386  
Builders.........  Scott-Lithgow, Greenock  
Commissioned.....  11 May  1979  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 23384 full load  
Measurement, tons: 8300 dwt  
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         : knots: 22. Range, miles: 10000 at 20 kts  
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          : 2 Oerlikon GAM-BO3 20 mm (2 more to be fitted aft).  
COUNTERMEASURE: 2 Vickers Corvus 8-barrelled launchers (upper bridge).  
RADARS        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
HELICOPTERS   : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM - RFA  
SHIP TYPE     : FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIPS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 702
CLASS         : 2 REGENT CLASS (AFS(H))  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  RESOURCE  
No...............  A 480  
Builders.........  Scotts Shipbuilding & Eng Co, Greenock  
Commissioned.....  16 May  1967  
  
Name.............  REGENT  
No...............  A 486  
Builders.........  Harland & Wolff, Belfast  
Commissioned.....  6 June  1967  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 13590 light; 22890 full load  
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         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 12000 at 18 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  


COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM - RFA  
SHIP TYPE     : AVIATION TRAINING SHIP  
PAGE NUMBER   : 703
HULLS         :   
Name.............  ARGUS (ex-Contender Bezant)  
No...............  A 135  
Builders.........  CNR Breda, Venice, Italy  
Commissioned.....  1981  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 18280 standard; 28480 full load  
Measurement, tons: 10200 dwt  
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         : knots: 19. Range, miles: 20000 at 19 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM - RFA  
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  
Launched.........  20 July  1966  
Commissioned.....  18 May  1967  
  
Name.............  SIR GERAINT  
No...............  L 3027  
Builders.........  Alex Stephen, Glasgow  
Laid down........  June  1965  
Launched.........  26 Jan  1967  
Commissioned.....  12 July  1967  
  
Name.............  SIR PERCIVALE  
No...............  L 3036  
Builders.........  Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn-on-Tyne  
Laid down........  Apr  1966  
Launched.........  4 Oct  1967  
Commissioned.....  23 Mar  1968  
  
Name.............  SIR TRISTRAM  
No...............  L 3505  
Builders.........  Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn-on-Tyne  
Laid down........  Feb  1966  
Launched.........  12 Dec  1966  
Commissioned.....  14 Sep  1967  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3270 light; 5674 full load  
 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         : knots: 17. Range, miles: 8000 at 15 kts  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  


 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED KINGDOM - RFA  
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  
Commissioned.....  25 Nov  1987  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8585 full load  
Measurement, tons: 3080 dwt  
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         : knots: 18. Range, miles: 13000 at 15 kts  
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        : Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1006; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : STRATEGIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 721
CLASS         : 26 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LAFAYETTE and JAMES MADISON CLASSES (SSBN) 
HULLS         :   
Name.............  LAFAYETTE  
No...............  SSBN 616  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  17 Jan  1961  
Launched.........  8 May  1962  
Commissioned.....  23 Apr  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  


Name.............  ALEXANDER HAMILTON  
No...............  SSBN 617  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  26 June  1961  
Launched.........  18 Aug  1962  
Commissioned.....  27 June  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  JAMES MONROE  
No...............  SSBN 622  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  31 July  1961  
Launched.........  4 Aug  1962  
Commissioned.....  7 Dec  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  WOODROW WILSON  
No...............  SSBN 624  
Builders.........  Mare Island Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  13 Sep  1961  
Launched.........  22 Feb  1963  
Commissioned.....  27 Dec  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  HENRY CLAY  
No...............  SSBN 625  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  23 Oct  1961  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1962  
Commissioned.....  20 Feb  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  DANIEL WEBSTER  
No...............  SSBN 626  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  28 Dec  1961  
Launched.........  27 Apr  1963  
Commissioned.....  9 Apr  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  JAMES MADISON*  
No...............  SSBN 627  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  5 Mar  1962  
Launched.........  15 Mar  1963  
Commissioned.....  28 July  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  TECUMSEH  
No...............  SSBN 628  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  1 June  1962  
Launched.........  22 June  1963  
Commissioned.....  29 May  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  DANIEL BOONE*  
No...............  SSBN 629  
Builders.........  Mare Island Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  6 Feb  1962  


Launched.........  22 June  1963  
Commissioned.....  23 Apr  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  JOHN C CALHOUN*  
No...............  SSBN 630  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  4 June  1962  
Launched.........  22 June  1963  
Commissioned.....  15 Sep  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  ULYSSES S GRANT  
No...............  SSBN 631  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  18 Aug  1962  
Launched.........  2 Nov  1963  
Commissioned.....  17 July  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  VON STEUBEN*  
No...............  SSBN 632  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  4 Sep  1962  
Launched.........  18 Oct  1963  
Commissioned.....  30 Sep  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  CASIMIR PULASKI*  
No...............  SSBN 633  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  12 Jan  1963  
Launched.........  1 Feb  1964  
Commissioned.....  14 Aug  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  STONEWALL JACKSON*  
No...............  SSBN 634  
Builders.........  Mare Island Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  4 July  1962  
Launched.........  30 Nov  1963  
Commissioned.....  26 Aug  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BENJAMIN FRANKLIN*  
No...............  SSBN 640  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  25 May  1963  
Launched.........  5 Dec  1964  
Commissioned.....  22 Oct  1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SIMON BOLIVAR*  
No...............  SSBN 641  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  17 Apr  1963  
Launched.........  22 Aug  1964  
Commissioned.....  29 Oct  1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  


Name.............  KAMEHAMEHA  
No...............  SSBN 642  
Builders.........  Mare Island Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  2 May  1963  
Launched.........  16 Jan  1965  
Commissioned.....  10 Dec  1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GEORGE BANCROFT*  
No...............  SSBN 643  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  24 Aug  1963  
Launched.........  20 Mar  1965  
Commissioned.....  22 Jan  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  LEWIS AND CLARK  
No...............  SSBN 644  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  29 July  1963  
Launched.........  21 Nov  1964  
Commissioned.....  22 Dec  1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  JAMES K POLK  
No...............  SSBN 645  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  23 Nov  1963  
Launched.........  22 May  1965  
Commissioned.....  16 Apr  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GEORGE C MARSHALL  
No...............  SSBN 654  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  2 Mar  1964  
Launched.........  21 May  1965  
Commissioned.....  29 Apr  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  HENRY L STIMSON*  
No...............  SSBN 655  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  4 Apr  1964  
Launched.........  13 Nov  1965  
Commissioned.....  20 Aug  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER  
No...............  SSBN 656  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  
Laid down........  24 Aug  1964  
Launched.........  14 Aug  1965  
Commissioned.....  15 June  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  FRANCIS SCOTT KEY*  
No...............  SSBN 657  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  5 Dec  1964  


Launched.........  23 Apr  1966  
Commissioned.....  3 Dec  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  MARIANO G VALLEJO*  
No...............  SSBN 658  
Builders.........  Mare Island Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  7 July  1964  
Launched.........  23 Oct  1965  
Commissioned.....  16 Dec  1966  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  WILL ROGERS  
No...............  SSBN 659  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  20 Mar  1965  
Launched.........  21 July  1966  
Commissioned.....  1 Apr  1967  
F/S..............  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         : knots: 18 surfaced; 25 dived  
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 `outboard'  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
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  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  10 Aug  1963  
Launched.........  26 Feb  1966  
Commissioned.....  3 Mar  1967  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  WHALE  
No...............  SSN 638  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Quincy)  
Laid down........  27 May  1964  
Launched.........  14 Oct  1966  
Commissioned.....  12 Oct  1968  
F/S..............  AA  
  


Name.............  TAUTOG  
No...............  SSN 639  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  27 Jan  1964  
Launched.........  15 Apr  1967  
Commissioned.....  17 Aug  1968  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  GRAYLING  
No...............  SSN 646  
Builders.........  Portsmouth Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  12 May  1964  
Launched.........  22 June  1967  
Commissioned.....  11 Oct  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  POGY  
No...............  SSN 647  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  4 May  1964  
Launched.........  3 June  1967  
Commissioned.....  15 May  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  ASPRO  
No...............  SSN 648  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  23 Nov  1964  
Launched.........  29 Nov  1967  
Commissioned.....  20 Feb  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  SUNFISH  
No...............  SSN 649  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Quincy)  
Laid down........  15 Jan  1965  
Launched.........  14 Oct  1966  
Commissioned.....  15 Mar  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  PARGO  
No...............  SSN 650  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  3 June  1964  
Launched.........  17 Sep  1966  
Commissioned.....  5 Jan  1968  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  QUEENFISH  
No...............  SSN 651  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  11 May  1964  
Launched.........  25 Feb  1966  
Commissioned.....  6 Dec  1966  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  PUFFER  
No...............  SSN 652  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  8 Feb  1965  


Launched.........  30 Mar  1968  
Commissioned.....  9 Aug  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  RAY  
No...............  SSN 653  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  1 Apr  1965  
Launched.........  21 June  1966  
Commissioned.....  12 Apr  1967  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SAND LANCE  
No...............  SSN 660  
Builders.........  Portsmouth Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  15 Jan  1965  
Launched.........  11 Nov  1969  
Commissioned.....  25 Sep  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  LAPON  
No...............  SSN 661  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  26 July  1965  
Launched.........  16 Dec  1966  
Commissioned.....  14 Dec  1967  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GURNARD  
No...............  SSN 662  
Builders.........  San Francisco NSY (Mare Island)  
Laid down........  22 Dec  1964  
Launched.........  20 May  1967  
Commissioned.....  6 Dec  1968  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  HAMMERHEAD  
No...............  SSN 663  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  29 Nov  1965  
Launched.........  14 Apr  1967  
Commissioned.....  28 June  1968  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SEA DEVIL  
No...............  SSN 664  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  12 Apr  1966  
Launched.........  5 Oct  1967  
Commissioned.....  30 Jan  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GUITARRO  
No...............  SSN 665  
Builders.........  San Francisco NSY (Mare Island)  
Laid down........  9 Dec  1965  
Launched.........  27 July  1968  
Commissioned.....  9 Sep  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  


Name.............  HAWKBILL  
No...............  SSN 666  
Builders.........  San Francisco NSY (Mare Island)  
Laid down........  12 Sep  1966  
Launched.........  12 Apr  1969  
Commissioned.....  4 Feb  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BERGALL  
No...............  SSN 667  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  16 Apr  1966  
Launched.........  17 Feb  1968  
Commissioned.....  13 June  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SPADEFISH  
No...............  SSN 668  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  21 Dec  1966  
Launched.........  15 May  1968  
Commissioned.....  14 Aug  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SEAHORSE  
No...............  SSN 669  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  13 Aug  1966  
Launched.........  15 June  1968  
Commissioned.....  19 Sep  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  FINBACK  
No...............  SSN 670  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  26 June  1967  
Launched.........  7 Dec  1968  
Commissioned.....  4 Feb  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  PINTADO  
No...............  SSN 672  
Builders.........  San Francisco NSY (Mare Island)  
Laid down........  27 Oct  1967  
Launched.........  16 Aug  1969  
Commissioned.....  11 Sep  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  FLYING FISH  
No...............  SSN 673  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  30 June  1967  
Launched.........  17 May  1969  
Commissioned.....  29 Apr  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  TREPANG  
No...............  SSN 674  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  28 Oct  1967  


Launched.........  27 Sep  1969  
Commissioned.....  14 Aug  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BLUEFISH  
No...............  SSN 675  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  13 Mar  1968  
Launched.........  10 Jan  1970  
Commissioned.....  8 Jan  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BILLFISH  
No...............  SSN 676  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  20 Sep  1968  
Launched.........  1 May  1970  
Commissioned.....  12 Mar  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  DRUM  
No...............  SSN 677  
Builders.........  San Francisco NSY (Mare Island)  
Laid down........  20 Aug  1968  
Launched.........  23 May  1970  
Commissioned.....  15 Apr  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  ARCHERFISH  
No...............  SSN 678  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  19 June  1969  
Launched.........  16 Jan  1971  
Commissioned.....  17 Dec  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SILVERSIDES  
No...............  SSN 679  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  13 Oct  1969  
Launched.........  4 June  1971  
Commissioned.....  5 May  1972  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  WILLIAM H BATES (ex-Redfish)  
No...............  SSN 680  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton)  
Laid down........  4 Aug  1969  
Launched.........  11 Dec  1971  
Commissioned.....  5 May  1973  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BATFISH  
No...............  SSN 681  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  9 Feb  1970  
Launched.........  9 Oct  1971  
Commissioned.....  1 Sep  1972  
F/S..............  AA  
  


Name.............  TUNNY  
No...............  SSN 682  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton)  
Laid down........  22 May  1970  
Launched.........  10 June  1972  
Commissioned.....  26 Jan  1974  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  PARCHE  
No...............  SSN 683  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton)  
Laid down........  10 Dec  1970  
Launched.........  13 Jan  1973  
Commissioned.....  17 Aug  1974  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  CAVALLA  
No...............  SSN 684  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  4 June  1970  
Launched.........  19 Feb  1972  
Commissioned.....  9 Feb  1973  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  L MENDEL RIVERS  
No...............  SSN 686  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  26 June  1971  
Launched.........  2 June  1973  
Commissioned.....  1 Feb  1975  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  RICHARD B RUSSELL  
No...............  SSN 687  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  19 Oct  1971  
Launched.........  12 Jan  1974  
Commissioned.....  16 Aug  1975  
F/S..............  PA  
  
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         : knots: 15 surfaced; 30 dived  
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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Emerson Electric Mk 2; torpedo decoy.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  6 Mar  1962  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  JOHN MARSHALL  
No...............  SSN 611  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & D D Co  


Laid down........  4 Apr  1960  
Launched.........  15 July  1961  
Commissioned.....  21 May  1962  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 6955 surfaced; 7880 dived  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 410 x 33 x 32  
 (125 x 10.1 x 9.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled S5W reactor; 2  
General Electric geared turbines; 15000 shp; 1 shaft  
SPEED         : knots: 20 surfaced; 30 dived  
COMPLEMENT    : 132/126 (12 officers)  
  
TORPEDOES     : 4 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. 8 Gould Mk 48.  
COUNTERMEASURE: ESM: Radar warning.  
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 `Amphibious 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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : ATTACK SUBMARINES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 727
CLASS         : 10 PERMIT CLASS (SSN)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  PERMIT  
No...............  SSN 594  
Builders.........  Mare Island Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  16 July  1959  
Launched.........  1 July  1961  
Commissioned.....  29 May  1962  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BARB  
No...............  SSN 596  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  9 Nov  1959  
Launched.........  12 Feb  1962  
Commissioned.....  24 Aug  1963  
F/S..............  PA  


  
Name.............  HADDO  
No...............  SSN 604  
Builders.........  New York Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  9 Sep  1960  
Launched.........  18 Aug  1962  
Commissioned.....  16 Dec  1964  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  JACK  
No...............  SSN 605  
Builders.........  Portsmouth Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  16 Sep  1960  
Launched.........  24 Apr  1963  
Commissioned.....  31 Mar  1967  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  TINOSA  
No...............  SSN 606  
Builders.........  Portsmouth Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  24 Nov  1959  
Launched.........  9 Dec  1961  
Commissioned.....  17 Oct  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GUARDFISH  
No...............  SSN 612  
Builders.........  New York Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  28 Feb  1961  
Launched.........  15 May  1965  
Commissioned.....  20 Dec  1966  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  FLASHER  
No...............  SSN 613  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  14 Apr  1961  
Launched.........  22 June  1963  
Commissioned.....  22 July  1966  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  GREENLING  
No...............  SSN 614  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  15 Aug  1961  
Launched.........  4 Apr  1964  
Commissioned.....  3 Nov  1967  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GATO  
No...............  SSN 615  
Builders.........  General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div)  
Laid down........  15 Dec  1961  
Launched.........  14 May  1964  
Commissioned.....  25 Jan  1968  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  HADDOCK  
No...............  SSN 621  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  


Laid down........  24 Apr  1961  
Launched.........  21 May  1966  
Commissioned.....  22 Dec  1967  
F/S..............  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)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 1 Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled S5W reactor; 2  
steam turbines, 15000 shp; 1 shaft  
SPEED         : knots: 15 surfaced; 30 dived  
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).  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: Emerson Electric Mk 2; torpedo decoy.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AIRCRAFT CARRIERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 728
CLASS         : 5 + 3 NIMITZ CLASS (CVN)  


HULLS         :   
Name.............  NIMITZ  
No...............  CVN 68  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  22 June  1968  
Launched.........  13 May  1972  
Commissioned.....  3 May  1975  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  DWIGHT D EISENHOWER  
No...............  CVN 69  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  15 Aug  1970  
Launched.........  11 Oct  1975  
Commissioned.....  18 Oct  1977  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  CARL VINSON  
No...............  CVN 70  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  11 Oct  1975  
Launched.........  18 Mar  1980  
Commissioned.....  26 Feb  1982  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  THEODORE ROOSEVELT  
No...............  CVN 71  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  13 Oct  1981  
Launched.........  27 Oct  1984  
Commissioned.....  25 Oct  1986  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  ABRAHAM LINCOLN  
No...............  CVN 72  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  3 Nov  1984  
Launched.........  13 Feb  1988  
Commissioned.....  11 Nov  1989  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GEORGE WASHINGTON  
No...............  CVN 73  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  25 Aug  1986  
Launched.........  Sep  1990  
Commissioned.....  July  1992  
F/S..............  Bldg  
  
Name.............  JOHN C STENNIS  
No...............  CVN 74  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  Dec  1990  
Launched.........  1994  
Commissioned.....  1995  
F/S..............  Bldg  
  
Name.............  UNITED STATES  
No...............  CVN 75  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  


Laid down........  Aug  1992  
Launched.........  1996  
Commissioned.....  1997  
F/S..............  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 9¼ 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 `attack/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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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  25 Nov 1961  
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      : 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          : 3 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6-barre 
Mk 15; 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 (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.  
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 48C; 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 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  
Hornet; 5 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    : 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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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AIRCRAFT CARRIERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 730
CLASS         : 4 KITTY HAWK and JOHN F KENNEDY CLASSES (CV)  
PICTURE       : AMERICA  @P730A.PCX  |   
                JOHN F. KENNEDY  @P730B.PCX  | 
                JOHN F. KENNEDY  (LINE DRAWING)  @P730C.PCX 
HULLS         :   
Name.............  KITTY HAWK  
No...............  CV 63  
Builders.........  New York Shipbuilding Corp, Camden, NJ  
Laid down........  27 Dec  1956  
Launched.........  21 May  1960  
Commissioned.....  29 Apr  1961  
F/S..............  SLEP/AA  
  
Name.............  CONSTELLATION  
No...............  CV 64  
Builders.........  New York Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  14 Sep  1957  
Launched.........  8 Oct  1960  
Commissioned.....  27 Oct  1961  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  AMERICA  
No...............  CV 66  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  9 Jan  1961  
Launched.........  1 Feb  1964  
Commissioned.....  23 Jan  1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  JOHN F KENNEDY  
No...............  CV 67  
Builders.........  Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  22 Oct  1964  
Launched.........  27 May  1967  
Commissioned.....  7 Sep  1968  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 60100 standard; 81123 full load (CV 63)  
 60100 standard; 81773 full load (CV 64)  
 60300 standard; 79724 full load (CV 66)  
 61000 standard; 80941 full load (CV 67)  
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)  
Flight deck, feet (metres): 1046 x 252 (318.8 x 76.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 4 Westinghouse geared turbines;  
280000 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 32. Range, miles: 4000 at 30 kts; 12000 at 20 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 2930 (155 officers); aircrew 1782 (280 officers) (except CV  
67); aircrew 2279 (329 officers) (CV 67); 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          : 3 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6-barre 
Mk 15; 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 (Surface Ship Torpedo Defence  
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.  
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 48C/E; 3D; E/F band; range 402 km (220 nm).  
 Raytheon SPS 49(V)5; C/D band; range 457 km (250 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  
Hornet; 4 EA-6B Prowler; 12 A-6E Intruders (includes some KA-6D tankers); 4  
E-2C Hawkeye; 10 S-3A/B Viking. See Shipborne Aircraft section.  
HELICOPTERS   : 6 SH-3G/H/SH 60F Sea King.  
  
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.  
  
  
 

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EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  


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  
Laid down........  14 July  1952  
Launched.........  11 Dec  1954  
Commissioned.....  1 Oct  1955  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SARATOGA  
No...............  CV 60  
Builders.........  New York Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  16 Dec  1952  
Launched.........  8 Oct  1955  
Commissioned.....  14 Apr  1956  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  RANGER  
No...............  CV 61  
Builders.........  Newport News S B & D D Co  
Laid down........  2 Aug  1954  
Launched.........  29 Sep  1956  
Commissioned.....  10 Aug  1957  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  INDEPENDENCE  
No...............  CV 62  
Builders.........  New York Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  1 July  1955  
Launched.........  6 June  1958  
Commissioned.....  10 Jan  1959  
F/S..............  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         : knots: 33. Range, miles: 8000 at 20 kts; 4000 at 30 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 2900 (154 officers); aircrew 2279 (329 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          : 3 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6-barre 
Mk 15; 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 (Surface Ship Torpedo Defence  
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.  
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 Mod 3 MFCS directors.  
RADARS        : Air search: ITT SPS 48C; 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 67; G band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  10 Sep  1945  
F/S..............  PA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 51000 standard; 67500 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 1006.5 x 140 x 34.3  
 (306.8 x 42.7 x 10.5)  
Flight deck, feet (metres): 979 x 238 (298.4 x 72.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 12 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 4 Westinghouse geared  
turbines; 212000 shp; 4 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 15000 at 15 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 2506 (127 officers); aircrew 1854 (225 officers); Flag 70 (25  
officers)  
  
MISSILES      : SAM: 2 Raytheon BPDMS Mk 25 octuple launchers; NATO Sea Sparrow; 
semi-active radar homing to 14.6 km (8 nm) at 2.5 Mach; warhead 30 kg.  
GUNS          : 2 General Electric/General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx 6-barre 
Mk 15; 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).  
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).  
 Raytheon SPS 49(V)5; C/D band; range 457 km (250 nm).  
Surface search: Norden SPS 67; G band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AIRCRAFT CARRIERS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 735
CLASS         : 1 INTREPID CLASS (AVT)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  LEXINGTON  
No...............  AVT 16  
Builders.........  Bethlehem Steel Co, Quincy, Mass  
Laid down........  15 July  1941  
Launched.........  26 Sep  1942  
Commissioned.....  17 Feb  1943  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 29783 light; 42113 full load  
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)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 8 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 4 Westinghouse geared  
turbines; 150000 shp; 4 shafts  
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.  
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64(V)9; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Laid down........  27 June  1940  
Launched.........  27 Aug  1942  
Commissioned.....  22 Feb  1943  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  NEW JERSEY  
No...............  BB 62  
Builders.........  Philadelphia Navy Yard  
Laid down........  16 Sep  1940  
Launched.........  7 Dec  1942  
Commissioned.....  23 May  1943  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  MISSOURI  
No...............  BB 63  
Builders.........  New York Navy Yard  
Laid down........  6 Jan  1941  
Launched.........  29 Jan  1944  
Commissioned.....  11 June  1944  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  WISCONSIN  
No...............  BB 64  
Builders.........  Philadelphia Navy Yard  
Laid down........  25 Jan  1941  
Launched.........  7 Dec  1943  
Commissioned.....  16 Apr  1944  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 46177 light; 57353 full load  
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         : knots: 35. Range, miles: 5000 at 30 kts; 15000 at 15 kts  


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  
homing to 460 km (250 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 454 kg.  
 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;  
weight of shell 25 kg.  
 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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 8 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6- barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
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.  
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64(V)9; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Launched.........  14 July 1959  
Commissioned.....  9 Sep 1961  
F/S..............  PA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 15540 light; 17525 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 721.2 x 73.2 x 29.7 (sonar)  
 (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  


turbines; 80000 shp; 2 shafts  
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  
homing to 460 km (250 nm) at 0.7 Mach; warhead 454 kg.  
 8 McDonnell Douglas Harpoon (2 quad) {r2}; active radar homing to 130 km  
(70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 227 kg.  
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.  
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher {r4}; inertial guidance to  
1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip/Mk 50.  
GUNS          : 2 USN 5 in (127 mm)/38 Mk 30 {r5}; 85~ elevation; 15 rounds/minu 
to 17 km (9.3 nm) anti-surface; 11 km (5.9 nm) anti-aircraft; weight of  
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     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r7}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
44 kg. To be replaced by Mk 50 in due course.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6- barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
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.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Laid down........  16 June  1958  
Launched.........  8 Sep  1959  
Commissioned.....  10 Sep  1960  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BARNEY  
No...............  DDG  6  
Builders.........  New York Shipbuilding Corporation  
Laid down........  18 May  1959  
Launched.........  10 Dec  1960  
Commissioned.....  11 Aug  1962  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  LYNDE McCORMICK  
No...............  DDG  8  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co  
Laid down........  4 Apr  1958  
Launched.........  9 Sep  1960  
Commissioned.....  3 June  1961  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  TOWERS  
No...............  DDG  9  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards Corporation, Seattle  
Laid down........  1 Apr  1958  
Launched.........  23 Apr  1959  
Commissioned.....  6 June  1961  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  SAMPSON  


No...............  DDG 10  
Builders.........  Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine  
Laid down........  2 Mar  1959  
Launched.........  9 Sep  1960  
Commissioned.....  24 June  1961  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  ROBISON  
No...............  DDG 12  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co  
Laid down........  23 Apr  1959  
Launched.........  27 Apr  1960  
Commissioned.....  9 Dec  1961  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  HOEL  
No...............  DDG 13  
Builders.........  Defoe Shipbuilding Co  
Laid down........  1 June  1959  
Launched.........  4 Aug  1960  
Commissioned.....  16 June  1962  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BUCHANAN  
No...............  DDG 14  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards Corporation, Seattle  
Laid down........  23 Apr  1959  
Launched.........  11 May  1960  
Commissioned.....  7 Feb  1962  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BERKELEY  
No...............  DDG 15  
Builders.........  New York Shipbuilding Corporation  
Laid down........  1 June  1960  
Launched.........  29 July  1961  
Commissioned.....  15 Dec  1962  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  CONYNGHAM  
No...............  DDG 17  
Builders.........  New York Shipbuilding Corporation  
Laid down........  1 May  1961  
Launched.........  19 May  1962  
Commissioned.....  13 July  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SEMMES  
No...............  DDG 18  
Builders.........  Avondale Marine Ways Inc  
Laid down........  18 Aug  1960  
Launched.........  20 May  1961  
Commissioned.....  10 Dec  1962  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  TATTNALL  
No...............  DDG 19  
Builders.........  Avondale Marine Ways Inc.  
Laid down........  14 Nov  1960  
Launched.........  26 Aug  1961  


Commissioned.....  13 Apr  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GOLDSBOROUGH  
No...............  DDG 20  
Builders.........  Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  3 Jan  1961  
Launched.........  15 Dec  1961  
Commissioned.....  9 Nov  1963  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  COCHRANE  
No...............  DDG 21  
Builders.........  Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  31 July  1961  
Launched.........  18 July  1962  
Commissioned.....  21 Mar  1964  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BENJAMIN STODDERT  
No...............  DDG 22  
Builders.........  Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co  
Laid down........  11 June  1962  
Launched.........  8 Jan  1963  
Commissioned.....  12 Sep  1964  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  WADDELL  
No...............  DDG 24  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards Corporation, Seattle  
Laid down........  6 Feb  1962  
Launched.........  26 Feb  1963  
Commissioned.....  28 Aug  1964  
F/S..............  PA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 3370 standard; 4825 full load  
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         : knots: 30. Range, miles: 6000 at 15 kts; 1600 at 30 kts  
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.  
A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher {r2}; inertial guidance to  
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     : 6 - 324 mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes {r4}. Honeywell Mk 46;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
44 kg.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6- barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
 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.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  12 Apr  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  ROARK  
No...............  FF 1053  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  2 Feb  1966  
Launched.........  24 Apr  1967  
Commissioned.....  22 Nov  1969  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  GRAY  
No...............  FF 1054  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  19 Nov  1966  
Launched.........  3 Nov  1967  
Commissioned.....  4 Apr  1970  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  HEPBURN  
No...............  FF 1055  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, San Pedro  
Laid down........  1 June  1966  
Launched.........  25 Mar  1967  
Commissioned.....  3 July  1969  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  CONNOLE  
No...............  FF 1056  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  23 Mar  1967  
Launched.........  20 July  1968  
Commissioned.....  30 Aug  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  RATHBURNE  
No...............  FF 1057  
Builders.........  Lockheed S B & Construction Co  
Laid down........  8 Jan  1968  
Launched.........  2 May  1969  
Commissioned.....  16 May  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  MEYERKORD  
No...............  FF 1058  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, San Pedro  
Laid down........  1 Sep  1966  
Launched.........  15 July  1967  
Commissioned.....  28 Nov  1969  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  W S SIMS  
No...............  FF 1059  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  10 Apr  1967  
Launched.........  4 Jan  1969  
Commissioned.....  3 Jan  1970  
F/S..............  AA/NRF  
  


Name.............  LANG  
No...............  FF 1060  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, San Pedro  
Laid down........  25 Mar  1967  
Launched.........  17 Feb  1968  
Commissioned.....  28 Mar  1970  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  PATTERSON  
No...............  FF 1061  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  12 Oct  1967  
Launched.........  3 May  1969  
Commissioned.....  14 Mar  1970  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  WHIPPLE  
No...............  FF 1062  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  24 Apr  1967  
Launched.........  12 Apr  1968  
Commissioned.....  22 Aug  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  REASONER  
No...............  FF 1063  
Builders.........  Lockheed S B & Construction Co  
Laid down........  6 Jan  1969  
Launched.........  1 Aug  1970  
Commissioned.....  31 July  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  LOCKWOOD  
No...............  FF 1064  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  3 Nov  1967  
Launched.........  5 Sep  1968  
Commissioned.....  5 Dec  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  STEIN  
No...............  FF 1065  
Builders.........  Lockheed S B & Construction Co  
Laid down........  1 June  1970  
Launched.........  19 Dec  1970  
Commissioned.....  8 Jan  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  MARVIN SHIELDS  
No...............  FF 1066  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  12 Apr  1968  
Launched.........  23 Oct  1969  
Commissioned.....  10 Apr  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  FRANCIS HAMMOND  
No...............  FF 1067  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, San Pedro  
Laid down........  15 July  1967  


Launched.........  11 May  1968  
Commissioned.....  25 July  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  VREELAND  
No...............  FF 1068  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  20 Mar  1968  
Launched.........  14 June  1969  
Commissioned.....  13 June  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BAGLEY  
No...............  FF 1069  
Builders.........  Lockheed S B & Construction Co  
Laid down........  22 Sep  1970  
Launched.........  24 Apr  1971  
Commissioned.....  6 May  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  DOWNES  
No...............  FF 1070  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  5 Sep  1968  
Launched.........  13 Dec  1969  
Commissioned.....  28 Aug  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BADGER  
No...............  FF 1071  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, Seattle  
Laid down........  17 Feb  1968  
Launched.........  7 Dec  1968  
Commissioned.....  1 Dec  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BLAKELY  
No...............  FF 1072  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  3 June  1968  
Launched.........  23 Aug  1969  
Commissioned.....  18 July  1970  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  ROBERT E PEARY  
No...............  FF 1073  
Builders.........  Lockheed S B & Construction Co  
Laid down........  20 Dec  1970  
Launched.........  23 June  1971  
Commissioned.....  23 Sep  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  HAROLD E HOLT  
No...............  FF 1074  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, San Pedro  
Laid down........  11 May  1968  
Launched.........  3 May  1969  
Commissioned.....  26 Mar  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  


Name.............  TRIPPE  
No...............  FF 1075  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  29 July  1968  
Launched.........  1 Nov  1969  
Commissioned.....  19 Sep  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  FANNING  
No...............  FF 1076  
Builders.........  Todd Shipyards, San Pedro  
Laid down........  7 Dec  1968  
Launched.........  24 Jan  1970  
Commissioned.....  23 July  1971  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  OUELLET  
No...............  FF 1077  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  15 Jan  1969  
Launched.........  17 Jan  1970  
Commissioned.....  12 Dec  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  JOSEPH HEWES  
No...............  FF 1078  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  15 May  1969  
Launched.........  7 Mar  1970  
Commissioned.....  24 Apr  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BOWEN  
No...............  FF 1079  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  11 July  1969  
Launched.........  2 May  1970  
Commissioned.....  22 May  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  PAUL  
No...............  FF 1080  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  12 Sep  1969  
Launched.........  20 June  1970  
Commissioned.....  14 Aug  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  AYLWIN  
No...............  FF 1081  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  13 Nov  1969  
Launched.........  29 Aug  1970  
Commissioned.....  18 Sep  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  ELMER MONTGOMERY  
No...............  FF 1082  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  23 Jan  1970  


Launched.........  21 Nov  1970  
Commissioned.....  30 Oct  1971  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  COOK  
No...............  FF 1083  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  20 Mar  1970  
Launched.........  23 Jan  1971  
Commissioned.....  18 Dec  1971  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  McCANDLESS  
No...............  FF 1084  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  4 June  1970  
Launched.........  20 Mar  1971  
Commissioned.....  18 Mar  1972  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  DONALD B BEARY  
No...............  FF 1085  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  24 July  1970  
Launched.........  22 May  1971  
Commissioned.....  22 July  1972  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  BREWTON  
No...............  FF 1086  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  2 Oct  1970  
Launched.........  24 July  1971  
Commissioned.....  8 July  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  KIRK  
No...............  FF 1087  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  4 Dec  1970  
Launched.........  25 Sep  1971  
Commissioned.....  9 Sep  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  BARBEY  
No...............  FF 1088  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  5 Feb  1971  
Launched.........  4 Dec  1971  
Commissioned.....  11 Nov  1972  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  JESSE L BROWN  
No...............  FF 1089  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  8 Apr  1971  
Launched.........  18 Mar  1972  
Commissioned.....  17 Feb  1973  
F/S..............  AA  
  


Name.............  AINSWORTH  
No...............  FF 1090  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  11 June  1971  
Launched.........  15 Apr  1972  
Commissioned.....  31 Mar  1973  
F/S..............  AA/NRF  
  
Name.............  MILLER  
No...............  FF 1091  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  6 Aug  1971  
Launched.........  3 June  1972  
Commissioned.....  30 June  1973  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  THOMAS C HART  
No...............  FF 1092  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  8 Oct  1971  
Launched.........  12 Aug  1972  
Commissioned.....  28 July  1973  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  CAPODANNO  
No...............  FF 1093  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  12 Oct  1971  
Launched.........  21 Oct  1972  
Commissioned.....  17 Nov  1973  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  PHARRIS  
No...............  FF 1094  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  11 Feb  1972  
Launched.........  16 Dec  1972  
Commissioned.....  26 Jan  1974  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  TRUETT  
No...............  FF 1095  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  27 Apr  1972  
Launched.........  3 Feb  1973  
Commissioned.....  1 June  1974  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  VALDEZ  
No...............  FF 1096  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  30 June  1972  
Launched.........  24 Mar  1973  
Commissioned.....  27 July  1974  
F/S..............  NRF  
  
Name.............  MOINESTER  
No...............  FF 1097  
Builders.........  Avondale Shipyards  
Laid down........  25 Aug  1972  


Launched.........  12 May  1973  
Commissioned.....  2 Nov  1974  
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  
(70 nm) at 0.9 Mach; warhead 258 kg.  
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  
rounds/minute to 24 km (13 nm) anti-surface; 14 km (7.7 nm) anti-aircraft;  
weight of shell 32 kg.  
 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;  
anti-submarine; active/passive homing to 11 km (5.9 nm) at 40 kts; warhead  
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.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I 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  
attack; medium frequency.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Laid down........  29 July 1963  
Launched.........  17 Apr 1965  
Commissioned.....  13 Nov 1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 2643 standard; 3426 full load  
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         : knots: 27. Range, miles: 4000 at 20 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 235 (18 officers)  
  
MISSILES      : A/S: Honeywell ASROC Mk 16 octuple launcher {r1}; inertial  
guidance to 1.6-10 km (1-5.4 nm); payload Mk 46 Mod 5 Neartip.  
GUNS          : 1 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 US 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 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        : Air search: Lockheed SPS 40 {r5}; E/F band; range 320 km (175  
nm).  
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r6}; G band.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I band.  
Fire control: General Electric Mk 35 {r7}; I/J band.  
SONARS        : EDO/General Electric SQS 26 AXR; bow-mounted; active search and  
attack; medium frequency.  
 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 762
CLASS         : 1 + 3 + (1) WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP (multi-purpose)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  WASP  
No...............  LHD 1  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Laid down........  30 May  1985  
Launched.........  4 Aug  1987  
Commissioned.....  6 July  1989  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  ESSEX  
No...............  LHD 2  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Laid down........  20 Mar  1989  
Launched.........  Feb  1991  
Commissioned.....  Apr  1992  
F/S..............  Bldg  
  
Name.............  KEARSAGE  
No...............  LHD 3  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Laid down........  4 Dec  1989  
Launched.........  Nov  1991  
Commissioned.....  Jan  1993  
F/S..............  Bldg  
  


Name.............  BOXER  
No...............  LHD 4  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Laid down........  Jan  1991  
Launched.........  Dec  1992  
Commissioned.....  Feb  1994  
F/S..............  Bldg  
  
Name.............  -  
No...............  LHD 5  
Builders.........  Proposed FY 1991 programme  
Laid down........  -  
Launched.........  -  
Commissioned.....  -  
F/S..............  Proj  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 28233 light; 40532 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 844 x 140.1 x 26.6  
 (257.3 x 42.7 x 8.1)  
Flight deck, feet (metres): 820 x 106 (249.9 x 32.3)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Combustion Engineering boilers; 600 psi; 2 Westinghouse  
geared turbines; 70000 shp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 23. Range, miles: 9500 at 18 kts  
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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
 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  
`island' 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES  
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.........................  SAIPAN  
No...........................  LHA 2  
Builders.....................  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Erection of First Module.....  21 July  1972  
Launched.....................  18 July  1974  
Commissioned.................  15 Oct  1977  
F/S..........................  AA  
  
Name.........................  BELLEAU WOOD  
No...........................  LHA 3  
Builders.....................  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Erection of First Module.....  5 Mar  1973  
Launched.....................  11 Apr  1977  
Commissioned.................  23 Sep  1978  
F/S..........................  PA  
  
Name.........................  NASSAU  
No...........................  LHA 4  


Builders.....................  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Erection of First Module.....  13 Aug  1973  
Launched.....................  21 Jan  1978  
Commissioned.................  28 July  1979  
F/S..........................  AA  
  
Name.........................  PELELIU (ex-Da Nang)  
No...........................  LHA 5  
Builders.....................  Ingalls Shipbuilding  
Erection of First Module.....  12 Nov  1976  
Launched.....................  25 Nov  1978  
Commissioned.................  3 May  1980  
F/S..........................  PA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 39300 full load  
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         : knots: 24. Range, miles: 10000 at 20 kts  
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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
 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.  
Navigation: Raytheon SPS 64(V)9; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES  
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  
Commissioned.....  26 Aug  1961  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  OKINAWA  
No...............  LPH  3  
Builders.........  Philadelphia Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  1 Apr  1960  
Launched.........  14 Aug  1961  
Commissioned.....  14 Apr  1962  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  GUADALCANAL  
No...............  LPH  7  
Builders.........  Philadelphia Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  1 Sep  1961  
Launched.........  16 Mar  1963  
Commissioned.....  20 July  1963  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  GUAM  
No...............  LPH  9  
Builders.........  Philadelphia Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  15 Nov  1962  


Launched.........  22 Aug  1964  
Commissioned.....  16 Jan  1965  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  TRIPOLI  
No...............  LPH 10  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  15 June  1964  
Launched.........  31 July  1965  
Commissioned.....  6 Aug  1966  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  NEW ORLEANS  
No...............  LPH 11  
Builders.........  Philadelphia Naval Shipyard  
Laid down........  1 Mar  1966  
Launched.........  3 Feb  1968  
Commissioned.....  16 Nov  1968  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  INCHON  
No...............  LPH 12  
Builders.........  Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp  
Laid down........  8 Apr  1968  
Launched.........  24 May  1969  
Commissioned.....  20 June  1970  
F/S..............  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.  
COUNTERMEASURE: Decoys: 4 Loral Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled fixed Mk 36; IR  
flares and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
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).  
Surface search: Raytheon SPS 10 {r7}; G band.  
CCA: SPN 35 and SPN 43.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I band.  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 768
CLASS         : 5 CHARLESTON CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS CARGO SHIPS (LKA)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  CHARLESTON  
No...............  LKA 113  
Builders.........  Newport News SB & DD Co  
Commissioned.....  14 Dec  1968  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  DURHAM  
No...............  LKA 114  
Builders.........  Newport News SB & DD Co  
Commissioned.....  24 May  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  MOBILE  
No...............  LKA 115  
Builders.........  Newport News SB & DD Co  
Commissioned.....  29 Sep  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  ST LOUIS  
No...............  LKA 116  
Builders.........  Newport News SB & DD Co  


Commissioned.....  22 Nov  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  EL PASO  
No...............  LKA 117  
Builders.........  Newport News SB & DD Co  
Commissioned.....  17 Jan  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 10000 light; 20700 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AUXILIARY SHIPS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 775
CLASS         : 7 MARS CLASS: COMBAT STORE SHIPS (AFS)  
HULLS         :   


Name.............  MARS  
No...............  AFS 1  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  21 Dec  1963  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  SYLVANIA  
No...............  AFS 2  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  11 July  1964  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  NIAGARA FALLS  
No...............  AFS 3  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  29 Apr  1967  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  WHITE PLAINS  
No...............  AFS 4  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  23 Nov  1968  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  CONCORD  
No...............  AFS 5  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  27 Nov  1968  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  SAN DIEGO  
No...............  AFS 6  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  24 May  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  SAN JOSE  
No...............  AFS 7  
Builders.........  National Steel and SB Co, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  23 Oct  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 9200 light; 15900-18663 full load  
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         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 10000 at 18 kts  
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  
and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
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).  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  July  1991  
  
Name.............  PAUL HAMILTON  
No...............  AOE 7  
Builders.........  National Steel & SB  
Commissioned.....  1993  
  
Name.............  -  
No...............  AOE 8  
Builders.........  National Steel & SB  
Commissioned.....  -  
  
Name.............  -  
No...............  AOE 9  
Builders.........  Projected in FY 1991  
Commissioned.....  -  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 19700 light; 48800 full load  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  14 Mar  1964  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  CAMDEN  
No...............  AOE 2  
Builders.........  New York SB, Camden  
Commissioned.....  1 Apr  1967  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  SEATTLE  
No...............  AOE 3  
Builders.........  Puget Sound SY  
Commissioned.....  5 Apr  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  DETROIT  
No...............  AOE 4  
Builders.........  Puget Sound SY  
Commissioned.....  28 Mar  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 19200 light; 51400-53600 full load  
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         : knots: 26. Range, miles: 6000 at 25 kts; 10000 at 17 kts  
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  
and Chaff to 4 km (2.2 nm).  
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   DB Rec# - 201  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : AUXILIARY SHIPS  
PAGE NUMBER   : 777
CLASS         : 7 WICHITA CLASS: REPLENISHMENT OILERS (AOR)  
HULLS         :   
Name.............  WICHITA  
No...............  AOR 1  
Builders.........  General Dynamics, Quincy  
Commissioned.....  7 June  1969  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  MILWAUKEE  
No...............  AOR 2  
Builders.........  General Dynamics, Quincy  
Commissioned.....  1 Nov  1969  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  KANSAS CITY  
No...............  AOR 3  
Builders.........  General Dynamics, Quincy  
Commissioned.....  6 June  1970  
F/S..............  PA  
  
Name.............  SAVANNAH  
No...............  AOR 4  
Builders.........  General Dynamics, Quincy  
Commissioned.....  5 Dec  1970  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  WABASH  
No...............  AOR 5  
Builders.........  General Dynamics, Quincy  
Commissioned.....  20 Nov  1971  
F/S..............  PA  


  
Name.............  KALAMAZOO  
No...............  AOR 6  
Builders.........  General Dynamics, Quincy  
Commissioned.....  11 Aug  1973  
F/S..............  AA  
  
Name.............  ROANOKE  
No...............  AOR 7  
Builders.........  National Steel & SB, San Diego  
Commissioned.....  30 Oct  1976  
F/S..............  PA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 13000 light; 41350 full load  
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  
turbines; 32000 shp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 20. Range, miles: 6500 at 19 kts; 10000 at 16 kts  
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.  
Navigation: Marconi LN 66; I 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  28 Feb  1958  
F/S..............  TPA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 7609 light; 12430 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 492.1 x 74 x 20 (150 x 22.6 x 6.1)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers; 2 Westinghouse turbines; 6000 hp  
total; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 12. Range, miles: 8800 at 10 kts  
COMPLEMENT    : 73 civilian (12 officers, 29 technicians); 18 naval (6  
officers)  
  
COMMENT       : Former `AKD' 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   DB Rec# - 203  Dataset-JANES

PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 786
CLASS         : 1 CONVERTED HASKELL CLASS: MISSILE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP (A 
HULLS         :   
Name.............  RANGE SENTINEL (ex-Sherburne)  
No...............  T-AGM 22 (ex-APA 205)  
Builders.........  Permanente Metals Corp, Richmond, Calif  
Commissioned.....  20 Sep 1944  
F/S..............  TAA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 8853 light; 12170 full load  
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         : knots: 17.7. Range, miles: 10000 at 15 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 786
CLASS         : 1 CONVERTED MISSION CLASS: MISSILE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP (A 
HULLS         :   
Name..........  REDSTONE (ex-Johnstown, ex-Mission de Pala)  
No............  T-AGM 20 (ex-AO 114)  
Builders......  Marine Ship Corp, Sausalito, Calif  
Completed.....  22 Apr 1944  
F/S...........  TAA  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 13882 light; 24710 full load  
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         : knots: 14. Range, miles: 27000 at 14 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
SHIP TYPE     : MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)  
PAGE NUMBER   : 788
CLASS         : 4 SILAS BENT and WILKES CLASSES: SURVEYING SHIPS (AGS)  
HULLS         :   
Name..........  SILAS BENT  
No............  T-AGS 26  
Builders......  American SB Co, Lorain  
Completed.....  23 July  1965  
F/S...........  TPA  
  
Name..........  KANE  
No............  T-AGS 27  
Builders......  Christy Corp, Sturgeon Bay  
Completed.....  19 May  1967  
F/S...........  TAA  
  
Name..........  WILKES  
No............  T-AGS 33  
Builders......  Defoe SB Co, Bay City, Mich  


Completed.....  28 June  1971  
F/S...........  TAA  
  
Name..........  WYMAN  
No............  T-AGS 34  
Builders......  Defoe SB Co, Bay City, Mich  
Completed.....  3 Nov  1971  
F/S...........  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         : knots: 15. Range, miles: 8000 at 13 kts  
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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
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  
Commissioned.....  29 Dec  1945  
  
Name.............  NAVASOTA  
No...............  T-AO 106  
Builders.........  Sun SB & DD, Chester, Penn  
Commissioned.....  27 Feb  1946  
F/S..............  TPA  
  
Name.............  PASSUMPSIC  
No...............  T-AO 107  
Builders.........  Sun SB & DD, Chester, Penn  
Commissioned.....  1 Apr  1946  
F/S..............  TPA  
  
Name.............  PAWCATUCK  
No...............  T-AO 108  
Builders.........  Sun SB & DD, Chester, Penn  
Commissioned.....  10 May  1946  
F/S..............  TAA  
  
Name.............  WACCAMAW  


No...............  T-AO 109  
Builders.........  Sun SB & DD, Chester, Penn  
Commissioned.....  25 June  1946  
F/S..............  TAR  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 9486 light; 35091 (33750 in T-AO 106 and 109)  
full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 644 x 75 x 35.5 (196.3 x 22.9 x 10.8)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 2 Westinghouse geared  
turbines; 13500 shp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 16  
COMPLEMENT    : 111 civilian (23 officers); 21 naval (1 officer)  
Cargo capacity: 150000 barrels of fuel oil  
RADARS        : Navigation: Raytheon SPS 10; G band. TM 1650/6X; I band.  
HELICOPTERS   : 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.  
  
  
 

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PRODUCT TITLE : JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS  
EDITION       : 1990-91  
COUNTRY       : YUGOSLAVIA  
SHIP TYPE     : LIGHT FORCES  
PAGE NUMBER   : 826
CLASS         : 7 TYPE 131 (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)  
HULLS         :   
KALNIK PC 132                 ROMANIJA PC 136  
VELEBIT PC 133                KAMENAR PC 137  
GRANICAR PC 134               KOZUF PC 140  
RUDNIK PC 135  
  
DISPLACEMENT  : tons: 85 standard; 120 full load  
DIMENSIONS    : feet (metres): 91.9 x 14.8 x 8.3 (28 x 4.5 x 2.5)  
MAIN MACHINERY: 2 MTU Mercedes-Benz 820Db diesels; 2000 bhp; 2 shafts  
SPEED         : knots: 22  
GUNS          : 6 Hispano-Suiza 20 mm (2 triple).  
RADARS        : Surface search: Kelvin Hughes; I band.  
  
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.  
  
  
