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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.
Match 3 DB Rec# - 3 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 5 DB Rec# - 5 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 6 DB Rec# - 6 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 7 DB Rec# - 7 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 8 DB Rec# - 8 Dataset-JANES
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.
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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.
Match 20 DB Rec# - 20 Dataset-JANES
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).
Match 29 DB Rec# - 29 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 32 DB Rec# - 32 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 33 DB Rec# - 33 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 34 DB Rec# - 34 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 35 DB Rec# - 35 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 36 DB Rec# - 36 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 37 DB Rec# - 37 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 38 DB Rec# - 38 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 39 DB Rec# - 39 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 42 DB Rec# - 42 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 43 DB Rec# - 43 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 44 DB Rec# - 44 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 45 DB Rec# - 45 Dataset-JANES
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.
Match 46 DB Rec# - 46 Dataset-JANES
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