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CONWAY'S ALL THE WORLD'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1947-1995 Contents Foreword Abbreviations. Albania priser Algeria isin. ‘Angola isis. ‘Argentina nis/as ‘Australia aria Austria wi/soc Bahamas 11s/as ‘Bahrain asias Banglades x4. Barbados ris/9s Belgium J) [Belize nisins ‘Benin wii. ‘Bolivia nis/as ‘Brazil nisias Brunel r/c. Bulgaria par ‘Cambodia (Kampuchea) 111/111 ‘Cameroon is! Canada ariar Cape Verdes ts/1 Chile esas China 1947-1949 s/scc Ghina (People's Republic) rise & sce Colombia rr s/4s Comoros 1s! (Congo 1s’, ‘Costa Rica ris/as ‘Croatia Cuba nisins Gypran.ss & ANAS ‘Czechoslovakia 1947-1992: Czech Republic/Slovakia 1993 On raise ‘Denmark K-Ewiscc Diibourl 1s. Dominican Republic 13/5. ‘Ecuador raisins Egypt is, ‘Eire p/n. EI Salvador risias: ‘Equatorial Guinea ts. ‘Estonia ‘Ethiopia 1st. Fiji i Finland x-ewisoc Georgia German Democratic Republic 1949-1990 Post Germany Federal Republic ocx Ghana wet. Greece HL/sco Grenada risias Azerbaijan s fs 70 n ‘See under Yugosiavia a 72 ab B 82 92 33 85 38 89 90 ‘See under Soviee Union 90 a a” 8 132 ‘Soe under Soviet Union 133 140 187 158 167 Guatemala RLs/Aé Guinea isi Guinea-Bissow ist, Guyana nisias Haiti msias Honduras 215/46 Hong Kong rit/10. Hungary rainer Teeland soc India avixp Indonesia silos Tran as & AMUIAS Trag asias Terael As Angas Italy HL/sr Ivory Coast 1s! Jamaica risins Japan reves Jordan as & anuias Kazahkstan Kenya ssn Kiribati i. Korea asias South Korea North Korea Kuwait aS & ANo'AS Latvia Laos 1. Lebanon as & aMu/as Liberia ise. Libya ise Lithuania Madagascar itt. Malawi rita. ‘Malaysia aP/aP Maldives isn. ‘Mali sii ‘Malta anuias ‘Marshall Islands rt ‘Mauritania 1st Mauritius rstu. Mexico nisias Micronesia scc Morocco isin Mozassbique 19/1 Myanmar (Burma) aS/ss Namibia sec Netherlands n't New Zealand Arar ‘Nicaragua nis/as Nigeria isi. Norway K-rw/sce Oman As/as Pakistan avin Panama sis/aS Papua New Guinea 1. 167 168 168 188 1689 169 169 170 170 170 17 183 188 189, 195 219, 219 220 243 ‘See under Soviet Union ma a4 ms 25, 250 252 ‘See under Soviet Union 254 254 254 255 ‘Soe under Sovies Union 257 258 258 261 261 261 262 262 262 262, 264 265 266 266. 268 209 283 285 285 289 296 299 302 302 Paraguay 26 Pera xisias Philippines at/as Poland raire Portugal usc Qatar 95 & Aawias Romania ru/scr St Ritts ars/as ‘St Lucia Risias St Vincent mis), ‘Saudi Arabia AAs Senegal iste Seychelles 1s Sierra Leone 1st. ‘Singapore 11/1. Slovenia Solomons rat Somalia tsk 333 South Affiea ania 333 Soviet Union 1947-1991; Russian Federation 1992 On SNF 337 ‘Anerbaijan sce 425 Estonia sec 426 Georgia sco 426 Kazakhstan sco 426 Latvia sce 426 Lithuania soc 426 ‘Turkmenistan scc 426 Ukraine soc 426 ‘Spain wits 427 ‘Sei Lanka a/as 441 ‘Sudan 1s! 44a ‘Surinam HLS/AS 44a 302 303 307 310 37 322 323 327 327 327 327 330 331 331 331 See under Yugoslavia 333 ‘Sweden s-Ew/sce 3 ‘Switzerland 11sec 453 Syria a3 & anulas 453 Taiwan sce a4 ‘Tanzania ts! 460 Thailand asians 460 Togo ist. 466 Tonga iin. 466 ‘Trinidad & Tobago msn 467 ‘Tunisia ttn. 467 Turkey Hu/sce 468 Turkmenistan ‘See under Soviet Union Tuvalu scc 416 Ukeaine See under Soviet Union United Arab Emirates a3 & anulas 477 ‘United Kingdom aP/ar 479 ‘United States of America xeixy a ‘Uruguay nisias 64 ‘Vanuatu scc 65 ‘Venezuela #1s/AS 635, ‘Vietam ni/scc 638 ‘South Vietnam 38 North Vietnam/Republic Of Vietnam oto ‘Yemen asiscc 640 ‘Yugoslavia pa‘.cr oat Croatia a9 Slovenia 649 Zaire isin. 650 Zambia tsiett. 650 Zimbabwe soc 650 Index ost Abbreviations The following glossary covers most of the abbreviations and technical terms sed am this book, bur ic does not include abbreviations in. ‘common use nor designations for machinery, equipment and ‘dlectronics ar companics usually known by their initials. A separate list ofthe now widely-used US ship designations follows the glossary. ‘See also the lnsroductions to France, [aly, Japan, The Netherlands, Soviet Union/Rusia, United Kingdom and USA for lists of ‘leerronics ad specific codenames AAQW, stain (wets) recenslapl Aegon wire ted, AWACS, Astorte Warning and (Contra Sytem BATRAL, és de vanort leq (Preach LSM) [BG bier de debergucmne de has (Erench LST). bp, brake ore power (08) PDMS, (basic) pat defence BU, teceeh CMS, coral minewvesper CBs, (GO, chit of sara operons eeeer COAG, ciebined desl snd poe CODOG, combined dice or ps COGAG, combined gs ands (COGOG, combined gx cr exe ‘comm, commsiones DBM, Gerinan Nery League EEZ, cxchnivecconomic aon ESM, clecroni: support mesures FAA, Fleet Air Arn Brith) IHS, hurbour service THUR, huntercler group (US) 1, band IPF, Hemiicaton Friend or Foe py inccated homepower IIMS, iahere esenweaper (Bich) in, chs) 1nd, ndusoy OW, Ise of Wight IMSDE, Japanese Maritime Sar Defence Force Mil, mocor nunc (British) ‘mma, illness) Mody model Moudetrap, ASW rockes (US) MBA, Mattine Safery Agency apn) MSIE, Pench sexgraon for ‘SEM MSDF, sce MSDE MSTS, Maresne Sea “Tranaponation Service (US) MIE, motor wrpede bot Bish) NATO, Non Ate Testy Onnsincn NBE(D), nuclear, bareologcal and chemical (defence) NECPA, Navonal Emergency ‘Command Peat Afoat (US) ‘am, nautical mts) [NSHIDG, Nivel Ship Research and Develapenent Centre (US) [NTDS, Naval Tactical Dat Sytem ws) NY, Navy Yard (US; aca ‘own as Naval Shipyards fom 19808), ‘oa, overall ‘OPV, oflthove patel vesc (itsh) PDMS, point defence misile pdr, pounder PIRAZ, Positive Identification and Schnatint sr oped PDS, propelled warable-depth QF, quicering (Beis) 1RAEAL, rocket (are) Inencher IN, Royal New JRPG, remore power cme ‘mb, rounds per tare! "pe round per gun sicher tab pac SAM, surfacet0-ale mide SAN, South Afsean Navy SATCOM, celts communication SATNAV, satelite navgntion ws) SB, shipbuilder shipbuilding SCOT, satelite commaricatica ‘ernie Bi SMI, serra defence motor ‘uch (Bah) step, shat harper SEBM, submarta Iunched alistie mane SLED, Service Lite xension Programme (US) ‘SIL, French term for SENN SOSUS, Sound Survellance ‘System (U5) SSM, surface tositace misede STAAG, Subilued Tuchpmetic Anc-Aineatt Gun (Bet) sd, sanded STOVL, short whoo, vertal landing 'STWS, Ship's Tepeco Weapon Syren (eh) S¥4, shipyard SUBROC, sbmarine fred ASW rocker (US) pont} ‘TACTASS, Tassctl Tower Ary ‘Sarvellance System (US) TFGD, map de chal e skburguren (French LSDs) ‘TCG, Tactical Fay Command ‘Gente (U5) ‘TRIP, Tarr Relabiliy Improrement Progamme cs) “TS, ring ship TH, roped bets) USC), United Stanes Bary} VA, vce adil ONS, Vice Chie of the Noval Salt DS, varie depth ona ‘VLE, very low equency ‘YES, versal lunch stem "YSTOL, verocaihoe takeoff ae lupding ‘VTE, veccal ipl expansion TOL, veal heal and banding \VSRAD, Very Short Range Alt ‘Defence Shatem (Dutch) YARD, Yarrow-Admicalry "Resarch ard Development xganisaton Yepum, ope of DCT (US) 34D, thee dimensional LS, fire suppor ship ‘YS, NSTOL suppor ship LAA, smphtbious assault ship WHEC, Conse Guard high LHD, ampaibious sowul ship, dock epsrance etter LA, amphibious cargo ship WMEC, Coase Gused media IPA, emphibious pone! endurance cuter YMS, later MSC (eo) LPH spinous helicopter earner B. Principal sufxes Albania ‘Albania, uniquely among the smaller nations, frced herself from Second World War Axis occupation using her own military forces. An ‘underground army was set up and commanded by the Communist Pany, which seized power in 1944 after the country was liberated. With the goverment formed by Enver Hoxha, a totalitarian com- ‘munis state was set up and plans for rapid industrial development were drawn up, despite lack of capital, Know-how and material tweuth, The scale of industry proved to be inadequate to supply any Jeng of fighting craft and the status of the Albanian naval forees has fefleced changes in the political sympathies of the regsme since the ‘Gad ofthe war. Until 1948 Albania was a satelite of Yugoslavia with a fistoms as well as # monetary union, The Albanian naval forces, part hihe ‘People’s Arms” at that time, were supplied by the Soviets with ‘ome minor cruft while Yugoslavia helped to restore two old Ininesweeping tenders. After the expulsion of Yugoslavia from the ‘Cominiorm and the overpowering of the pro-Tito group by the ‘Stalinist faccon m Albania, the country became a close Soviet ally despite territorial ieolation and had to rely on the Soviet Union for both technical advice and capital loans. Albania was valuable to the Soviet Union #s she provided her with Mediterranean bases for the Soriet Navy. After joining the Warsaw Pact in 1055 Albania allowed the Soviet Union to begin construction of bese facilities at Suzan {Gsseno) Idand in the Gulf of Valona. In exchange, cancellation of the Jange Albanian debt wes announced by the Soviet Union in 1957 and Jarge amounts of credit made available for the modernisation and ‘expansion of the armed forces. During 1956-61 the Albanisn Navy, Thich was separated from the Army at that time, purchased two Whiskey’ class. submarines, six MTBs of the P 4 type, wo minesweepers ofthe T 43 type, sixinshore minesweepers of the'T 301 thas, four ‘Kronstadt’ class patrol craf, eleven minesweeping boat: nd a number of auibaries. "The new Soviet credit dried up by the Ite 1950s which, together with Khrushchev’s distke of the strict Stalinist course maintained by the Albanian government, inclined Tirana to fit with Red China. When a fl beween the wo communist giants became evident, public disapproval of the Chinese viewpoint was disguised by the Soviet Communist Party at an attack on Albania This resulted in sdiplomati relations withthe Soviet Union being severed in December 1061. Albania effectively withdrew from the Warsaw Pact and deprived the Sovict Union of her base at Sazan Island, seizing 160 Whiskey’ class submarines there. The Sovietmade ships were commissioned and maintained with Chinese assistance, giving the ‘Albanians an effective ask force of three submarines and six MBs; however lack of spares soon decreased their efficiency. “Transfer of Chinese craf. was initiated in 1965 with six MTBs of the P 4 type and provided Albania with an effective squadron of fast attack craft which by the lare 1970s consisted of four missile crat of the Hoku’ class thiey-swo torpedo bydrofols of the “Huchwan' class ‘and six pauol craft of the “Shanghai I” class. This force of ‘comparatively new eraft- despite their somewhat obsolescent design ~ find favourable strategic location of bases gave the Albanians the ability © control trafic through the 50-mile wide Stat of tanto, fatbough the strained relations between Albania and China disclosed in the late 1970s may have affected the supply of spares for the ‘Chinese-made craft ‘Despite sparing use of vessel and production of radimentary spare ‘pans, the fleet could not be mainiained for long without foreign Grsstance, As result since the eacly 1980s some vessels have either ‘been scrapped or placed in reserve, while others have been canni- baled for spares In 1993 most of the vessels were in poor condition. ‘The number of operational units consinucs to decline due to advanced ‘age and lick of spare pars, ‘The submarines are non-operationa, anc fly one “T 43° class and two °T 301” class minesweepers have been ‘en at sea, Following standard Eastern Bloc practice, Albanian “The condition of her naval vessels reflects the economic state of Albania, After 46 years of strict Stalinist economic management, the fountry had the lowest GNP in Furope. This, and phaniasmagerian plans such as building nuclear shelters instead of houses created fertile fprund for the anti-communist ideas that came from other Warsaw Pact countries. The Communist Party was faced by grovring internal ‘opposition, which succeeded in gaining over 30 per cent of parliamentary seats in the 1991 election. However, the new ‘government is troubled by inexperience and internal rivalry which ‘docs not help the economy. Tn 1993 the Albanian Navy was reported to have a toxal of 3,300 men (probably since reduced), mostly ratings on three years’ ‘conscription. The main bases are in Durazzo, Valona, Sazan Island (Gieteen underground berths, defended by 122mm and 56mm battene:), Sarande, Shingjin and Pasga Liman. Coastal defence is controlled by the army (except for 400 naval personnel) which ‘deploys three artillery battalions near important bases, whl pillboxes. fare located along the entire coast — in the most vital areas they are spaced at 100-150m intervals. A number of small patrol vescls are deployed on lakes on the Yugoslav and Greek borders, FLEET STRENGTH 1947 ‘The 1947 status of the Albanian naval ores cannot be dessbed preicy bat scoording to some sources the fllowing raft were m serve “Te Taian Duk motor boats of the Tirane class although they may be former Kalin MAS-boats wansfered fem the USSR. Two ex-Gennan MPFcraf (220%, bullt 1943, sicken cat 19702) Two mineweeping tenders (ex-Yugoslay Manon and Mes, 1231, bul 1931, resovered forthe wa, stricken 1967) SUBMARINES Ex-Soviet ‘WHISKEY’ class submarines ‘Tivo tanafrred fom the USSR in 1960 while an addtional p ol upon the witrawal of dbe Soviets from thir base ot Saran Inland. “Three were operational (numbers $12,514 and 516), while the remaining boat sere uid for harbour training and as a charging station, She was srcken 976 and cannbalised for spare parts In dhe 1080 one operational boat Was Geactirated 1 become a siauonary taining bout, while fro others (Desig ‘numbers 422 and #42 m 1990 and 382 and 525 by 1995) were exta 1993. ‘Both probably unable dive. Based t Saran, SMALL SURFACE COMBATANTS Ex-US ‘VOSPER’ type fast attack craft (torpedo) Ex-Soviet ‘P 4 type fast attack craft (torpedo) Chases 221-226, 316-321 ‘Sis tandered 1956 and aaggnsnted 1965 by sic others of Chinese con- struction. ‘The later wete different in baving addtional evin 12.7mim MG mount fitted and lacking radar which was o be lnsaild ae. A tcken fom fete list by 1987 but are sil reported to have limited operational ssi 1995, Ex-Chinese ‘HUCHWAN: class fast attach erafi (torpedo) hydrofoils Chass: 121129, 120-325, 326-327 (stricken 1980), 427-432, 433 (icken 1989), 520-527 “Ail were but in Shanghai and tarred in 1968 (in), 1969 fee) 1970 (eee), 1971 (seven and L974 (40). Since the 1970s tes vss ane ro tuled the main opertenal strength of the Albanian navy however ther na Tonhasdctertersted due olackof maintenance and spares. Atleast ght were Geld 1986-39 and cannibaloed for specs. Another escaped Tay is May 1991 Ex-Chinese “HOKU” class fast attack craft (missile) Four of ths class transfered from China 1976-77. Stricken 1982-64 Ex-Soviet KRONSTADT” class patrol craft Chass: 1Pt, 192, $02, 504, muenbers changed later to 150 (sticken 1983), 151 (caren 1979), 350, 351 "Four craft transfered 1958, Two were sent for ASW upating othe USSR shorly bere the 1961 beak and were claimed backby the Albanan govem- {ent in id 1965. Two boat start 1098, ALGERIA Ex-Chinese ‘SHANGHAI IP’ class pasrol craft ‘Chase 101-106, renumbered since 1982 10 150-192, 650-882 Far transferred from China in 1974 and neo more in 1975, Probably nen- epernional 1995. MINE WARFARE VESSELS Ex-Soviet ‘T 43° type ocean munestueepers Chae 152,22, (remumbered mid 1980s to 360, 469) “Two ofthe short ull series were acquired August 1060, One deleted 1991, ther extant 1905 but non-oportional Ex-Soviet ‘T 301” class inshore minesweepers ‘Thre pairs transfered 1957, 1999 and 1960 respectively. Reportedly ed ‘ith aargatonalradarin exiy 1990s, Numbers of ie ofthese boats Became Frnowm nthe 1070s: 153,154 243-345. 243 and one othe were deleted 1979, Remsning four had numbers 961,362, 461 and 462 in 1091. Two in reserve 1991, cwo thers extant 1995 wit lnted opcraonal sa Ex-Soviet ‘K M 4° type minesweeping boats “Thre eansienod fier 1945. AU wricken 1967, Ex-Soviet ‘PO 2° wpe minescweeping boats Eleven bought in the USSR during 1957-60. Used for general purposes al ‘ericken by 1988-89. Algeria “The Algerian ermed forces (including « four service, the National Gendarmerie) are formidable and well-equipped, much military efor Iaving been devoted tothe 150,000-man arms, the fourth strongest i Affe, wih « reputation and wadidons based on winning the prolonged guerila war leading to independence in 1962. Algeria's ‘erchant marine, boosted like much ele by the country's recent oi, Weal, expanded rom seventy-five ships (239,81 gr) in 1974 10 130 sess (,218,621r) in 1980 ‘The niny, which began with a pair of Egyptian (oc US) contal minesweepers, has been gradually expanded and modemised in the ast 25 year, personne being increased from 3000 10 6000, with bout 9000 reservat, and it snow probably stronger and certainly ‘ore efficient than the Libyan Navy. Previously afore of are patrol fd fast attack craft was reinforced in 1080 by the rst of to Soviet missle comets and a Koni" class tigate, giving some cruising Capabiity. From January 1982 Soviet Romeo! class submarine gave teaning to Algerian crews at Mers-eLKebis, and in 1987-68 two ‘Kilo’ class submarines were acquired trom the Soviet Union to replace the two ‘Romeo acquired eacier Despite receiving futher Soviet equipment, and rogular vst from the Sore feet, Alzenia did not prowe the USSR with base incites. Since the cary 1980s, Algeria bas started to uid its own small surface vessels, but lacks the funds to buy the larger replacement tessls ic urgently require. The main bases along the 800-mile coat be Ment Kebiz, Algor, Anew, Philppevile, La Senia and ‘Anmaba (Bone). Ex-Soviet "KONI class frigates Ne Name Builder Launched Comp Fate Sol MURAT Zeknodosk 19791980 ——‘Exant REIS sv 1095 sor RAIS Zelenodolk Exaat KELLICEN ‘SY 1999 903 RAIS Zelerodowsk Beant Kory sy. 1995 01 was delivered trom Black Sea 20 December 1980 and 902 was wansfered 4 March 1082. 603 followed in October 1084. Soviet “ROMEO? class submarines Particulars: See Soviet ‘Romeo’ class (One wansfed January 1982, the second in February 1989 on five-year lease. Replacedin active service by ‘Kilo’ class boars in 1989 but remained in Alger, ‘Both extant 1995 as battery-chargng and piersie taining hulls. Soviet ‘KILO’ class submarines sarticulars: See Soviet Two units acquired 15 September 1987 and January 1988. Postion for shouldeiaanched Sele SAM (ee misses) ata ond of. Both exant | 1995, Ex-Soviet ‘NANUCHKA II’ class corveties ; Ne Name Bader Launched Fate ®0L RASHAMIDOU FecowliyS¥, «1070 -Exant Leningrad 199s 802 SALAH REIS Pecomliy SY, 1979 stant Leningrad 1995 803 RAISALL Petorsiy SY, Extn Leningrad 195 {801 delivered 4 Tuy 1980, 802 received 9 February 198]. Reported that more (pethape thre) are follow KEBIR class parrol craft Particulars: See Oman Al Buna Brooke Marine 37.5m design. ‘They are armed with 176mm OTO Malara Compact and 1-30mm. Since 1963 eleven mere have been built They are sed by the Coast Guard. Ketir clams FAC 1982 Brooke Mariae Ex-Soviet ‘OSA I and ‘OSA ID’ fast attack craft (missile) ‘Three ‘Osa T” clas bouts easfered in 1967 and numbered OF7 to 64%; nine “Osa I bouts wansfered (four in 1976-77, two in 1978, two m 1979, one in 1081) havebeen numbered 644 t 651. One damaged and ane (647 deserved bya male esplosion in 1961, Remainder want 1995, Ex-Soviet ‘KOMAR class fast autack craft (missle) Six uansferred in 1966 and mumbered 671 0 676. Allnow stiches. Ex-Soviet ‘P 6 class fast awack craft (torpedo) “Twelve cansfered 1963-68, Two discarded in 1975, wo trannfenea w tie Coast Guard, two used for taining and two are holks, Remainder all stricken by toed Rais Kilich 26.5.95, L& L van Ginderen ARGENTINA Ex-Soviet ‘SO 1’ class large patrol craft Sa boats transfered Ociber 1965-Ostober 1967 and numbered P 651 P56 Torce had too S¥3aum TT taken fom the 'P6' FAC. All dcarded by id 1980 Ex-Soviet ‘OSA ID’ class fast attack craft (missile) ‘Six tansfrred 1982-83, One lost 1988, remainder exant 1995 Ex-Portuguese ARGOS class pairal vessels ‘Ex-Chinese HANAN class parre? craft ‘Seven ufone fom 199, Uied by Cot Guat All tan 1995 ExUS BYMS type coastal minesweepers (lac reer ae): Dye Aures (ex-Tor), Sidh Frady (ex-Darfur) “Acie orn Egypt n July 1962 Dh Aes wrecked of Age in Ast 1065, and Seb Fra Gace A171 Ex-Soviet 'T 43” class ocean minesweepers ‘Chases M521, M522 ‘Launched 1930-50, Bows wansirred 1968 and both dcarded 1984-85. MISCELLANEOUS, ExSeviet‘Poinochay’ clas landing ship, vaasérred in August 1976 and numbered 33. ‘Ex-Soviet‘Zhuk’ dass coastal pati bout receved from the Black Sea 22 May 1981 ‘Ex Soviet ‘Poluchat' class coastal patel craft, wed for torpedo recover. ‘Soccen conta pasol craft builtin Hay (1976-78) for the Algesian Coast Guard. “Two Broke Marine 93m logistic landing ships Kalaat Bon Hamed and Kalas Boni Rachid, launched 1984 (Gee Onsen Naval Bar class for detail). Bova ext 1995, Angola Angola's intemal problems since her civil war-wracked independence {fom Portugal in November 1975 made excursions by her armed frees unlikely. Support hod been given to the Ovambo guerillas in Namibia (South-West Aftica), but the ruling MPLA alone had neither the strength nor the ability to resist South Attican reprisals in the frontier area, or wipe out UNITA’s increasing inland territory, ‘and the 17,000-20,000 Cuban oops were stationed well 19 the north. From 1976 10 the late 1980s, when a 20-year Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation was signed with the USSR, Angols' ‘apial city and port, Luanda, became the Soviet Navy's third most ‘sited Adantic por fr all the years since 1953, behind only Guinea and Cubs. “The very young Angolan Navy, commanded by the Deputy “Minister of Defence, is and will almost certainly remain, a small ship puwol force for a 1000-mile coastline. Mos: of its boats were ttansferred by Portugal at independence, and there are also ex-Soviet ‘eit delivered since February 1977.” Maintenance, which must ‘resent considerable problems for the former, depended on Soviet and Cuban technicians, and training for the 1000 sailor: was by alvisers rom those counties, with a Nigerian team; some officers ‘went fo the USSR. The Easter bloc gave relatively litle economic ‘sistance, and sometimes even harmed the economy _ Soviet trawlers ‘and fucory ships have fished the local waters bare. The continuing, ‘evil war with the UNITA guerrilas has left Angola in serious ‘econcmic dificubics ard it cannot afford the vessels itnceds to petrol fs long coastine. Ex-Soviet ‘SHERSHEN’ class jast attack craft (torpedo) Fie ransomed, one an 16 December 1977, reo on 16 December 1978 and ‘ene in Febeuary 1979. ‘Seven units wansfewed, four in 1975 and three in 1976. Five were renamed P36, P 262, P27S, P 270 and P 1120, Ex-Anger and ex-Dragon believed tbe ‘non-operationah having been eansfezred for apare. All discarded by 1992 ‘MISCELLANEOUS, ‘The following minor Fighting and amphibious force vessels hve been scqsied since 1975: fom Portugal the forncrcoartal parel bouts Venus npr lst, Espiga, Formelhaue, Pox, Air ad Rigel (all Bela Cas), and the LCT Alaee rom the USSR ro ‘Poluchat’ class and atleast one “Zhu cas costal pasrel craft Go Febronry 197), and thice ‘Ploochny’ clase landing ehipe (Galivered 16 December 1977, 6 Decerber 1978 and 1 February 1979) “There were dso up to nine ex-Portaguese LDM 400s and five ex Soviet "14° LOMs. The litter ditribated Soviet arms tothe MPLA sleng the oxart, during the crkial fighting with UNITA and South Afiea in 1975-76. Ie was ‘sepored dat dee, pechaps Sovit3) Sensorsi Radar DRBV-51A, DRBC-32C, Decca 1226; sonar Diogo Owner AS French D Buionne D'Oro cass particulars: No Name Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate F701 DRUMMOND ‘Anenalde Laren 12370 5377 Oct 78 Ewant 1095 (ex-Gond Hope) F702 GUERRICO Arsenal de Lorient 1.10.76 13: Oct 78 Exant 1995 (exTromeca) F703 GRANVILLE Anenalde Loven: 1.12.78 286.80 22081 _Exant 1995 ofthe ser on 2 Apri domi AA guns aft replcing the old nant mumber P I-P 3 changed #<- Drommond and Guerce, the ex- Bofors guns. Ampament sugmented enh to F 31-F 9) (efter ee Hot ‘South Aftican unis, were ucgitally by two single Oerlixon 20mm AA displayed). ‘ordered for the French Navy as Lea- guns. Fited with fin stabilisers. Fi- teat de Vises bt Helfand Com- ted with CSEE Pancha M2 pica ‘mandant UHomniner Currently all director. Armament inclades four three are armed with twin Breda MAL 38 Enos SSM. Original pea anette MEKO 140 class corvettes Displacement: 1560r sandard: 1790 fillload Dimensions: 2008 3m 0, 2886 ein pp « 40R = 10f in 91-2, 86 tox 11 dmx 3.230 Coal) Machinery: 2shafs,2 SEMT:Piebtck 16 PC2-3V400 dieses, 22,6000hp = 27k. Range 4000nm at 18k Armament 4 MAG8 Exocet SSM (4x4), I-Témm OTO Mean. Compset, 440mm (3x2), 6-324mm ASW TTC), 1 Sea Lyme helicopter Sensors: Radar Decea 1226, DA-05/3, WM 28, LIROD gles, sonar Krupp A%0 80 Complement: 93 (11 oficen) No Nene Builder Laid down Launched Fae Fa ESPORA APNE, RoSsnigo 3481 231825. Beare 1995 F5 ROSALES APNE,RoSaniage 1781 43.89 14.11.86 Extane 1995 FO SPIRO ARNE, Rio Santiago 1482 24683 2411.87 extant 1995 7 PARKER AENE,Ro Santiago 2882 31384 17.490. Beta 1005 8 ROBINSON AFNERoSeninge 6683 15.285 Forsale incomplete 1992 F9 GOMERROCA APNE, RoSuniage 1.1269 1411.86 Forsale incomplete 1992 9 ARGENTINA MMBB. Capable of operating Lynx Ielicopter, but equipped with SA 3198 Alouette IIL" Parker was ooded in 1986 while fiting out which delayed completion. Fitted ‘wih stabilisers. These succesful suipsarensed mainly for ofsere pa- ‘rol and fishery protection duties, ‘Spro and Rowla took par Alb ‘operations in the Guilin 1980-91. ‘Orginal planned pennant numbers F 4-F 9 changed 10 F 10-F 15 and in 1986 eo the prevent F 4i-F 46. Last ‘oo ships, sil uncompleted due 1 Manta 9 bat ‘Ordered in 1979 fom Bazan, Spin, southem Argentinian cosets. Cur ‘enuly operated by Coast Gaurd. Ba urance 20 days; cary 144 rounds for 4dmm gun. Onginaky equipped with Alouste II belicopeers on ban fiom the navy. There are plant 19 nut the Coast Guard acvives to ‘operations inside the 12 mile ter ‘oral seas, which may cause some ‘hip oe eafared to the nay. SUBMARINES Sarsa Fe (D was refed at Mare Ilana Navy Yard, and commis- sioned 21 August 1960, she was de- ‘eummisstoned in 1971. Sanza Fes) received a GUPPY I refit in 1948- 50. The Santa Fe (i) was employed in the initial inwesion of the Fal lands. On 2 Apel 1962 a small force of frogmen swam from the sub- ‘merged submanne off Port Stanley fad scared the landing site for the ‘ot-plts Argentine Marine Corps in- vasion force. On 25 Apa Sona Fe twas amacked by three Bish heicop- ‘ers hie onthe sure aftr she had ‘dropped supplies to the Argendine ‘gamison of S Georgia. The sub- Tracie was hit by a Wasp AS 12 mise file che managed to reach King Edward Cove where she seed on ‘he bottom. One per officer was se- verely wounded during the attack td another led by « Beis sentry ‘ter the crow had been taken prin ners. ‘The hulk has since Been ‘mowed out of the anchorage. Snringy dl Es () wae rete at ‘Mare sand Nery Yard and commis- sloned 21 August 1960. A moderi- ed fin was added in the United ‘Stier im 1966; she was decommie~ Sioned in 1971, Seniago dd Bsere (3) received a GUPPY IA teft in 1901, lack of funds, are being offered for sale and recently Venezuela had shown interest in acquiring them. Parker 245.05 1.8 L van Ginderon Dionlcement: 767 sandar: 910: oad 20 x 34 in 134 Tin, lm 0.5m x bre 2 shuts, 2 Buzar-MTU 10V 956 TH91 diesels, 9000bhp = 2th, Range 5000nm a 18k 140mm Breda, 2-12.Tmm Qx1), 1 HB 3508 Esquto helicepter Radar Deces 1336 35 (0 cers + 4 cae) 20681 20128 Ta1oa1 28483, TAZ8t 24290 16.682 ‘Name Ex-US BALAO class submarines Ne S11 SANTA FE @ (x Lemprey) 521 SANTA PED (erGafah $12 SANTIAGO DELESTERO @ (eoMacah) 822. SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO @ (aor) ‘She was not operational during the Falklands coafict. Initially the sub ‘marine remained at Mar cel Plas, ‘the primary submarine base During April she was moved to Puerto ‘Belgrano ia an attempt © keep the Royal Nevy guessing. Santiago da Baers outboard ofthe Almirante Domacg Garcia ( stem) 1982 Robert Le Amphibious Warfare Vessels ‘West German Type 209 submarines Displacement 1248 eric 1410 eabmerped Dimensions 1898 tin» 208 Tin 188 SS. «53m Machinery: As Greek Type 208 Armament: A Greek Type 209 Sensors Fre consol 5A Ms, radar Thomson-CSF Calypso I, sonar Krupp As CSU 3, Thomsen Sinea DUUX 2¢ an DUUG 1D Complement: 32 5 atin) No Name ‘Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate S31 SALTA Howalduwerke, 30470 9.1.72 7.3.74 Extant 1905 Si SANLUIS Howaldtowerke, 1.1070 3479 245:74 man 1995 SANTA CRUZ class (TR 1700) submarines Displacement: 2116: surfaced; 2268 eubmerged Dimensions: 216f 6m x 24ft x 21ft tin 6.0nex 3m 6.5m ‘Machinery: 1 shaft diescl-clecine: 4 MTU 16V 652 dese plus 1 Siemens elecic motor and 4 alterator, {6720p (660014400KWW)=15ht0:25ks. Range 12,000am st Shes wurfaced,20atn at 25h ive, ‘4600 at Gk dived Armament 6-233: TT (bow, 22 rerpedoes) Sensors: Radar Thomson-CSF Calypso; sonar Alas Elekironic CSU 3/4, Thomson Sintra DUUX-5 Complement: _26 plus 6 spare ber) No Name Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate “Thyssen 61280 289.82 1810.84 Exane 1992 ‘Nordscewerke, Emden Thyssen 18.382 20683 19.11.89 Exane 1992 “Norcowerke, Emden ‘Astleros Domes 4.10.83 Suspended Gare ‘Astlleros Domecq 3.5.85 ‘Suspended Garcia Ex-US LST 511 class tank landing ships Ca ama 100 fal ad at on Bardot BOT 2, Clo Son racic ds Pal DT, Cabo Naeameiees Son Gonsale (cD 4, BD 5, Cabo Sov Ta ex BOE 0, Dons fe Distr Iain 3m abr, Be Sa Co? De Dna ab BT atts odin 3000p = 14s Irma (BOT 11), BOT 12, BDF ta, Cato Son Vem -BBT 2-i0eonm God) Fourteen ex-US LSTs, bailt by Puget Sound DD in 1044, were transferred inthe early 19505, BDT 5,8, Sand 12 were seicken 1958-60; BDT 2,7, 1,11 snd 13 were broken up 1964, BDT 1 was deleted 1971, BDT 6in 1978, BOT 4 sand (4 in 1980, and BOT 2in 1981, OTHER AMPHIBIOUS sis 0 ior ety eS LEN ADM wa 2 ence ee. ‘BDM 2 became the mine ware suppor ip Cart 1980, and BOM 1 ee een. re mice 107A number of avon tempore are te bea enya saried the nce 1047 Bohs Ana and Raho Bron Sune O00 bait Cony antes ib Fuki Apt) 1962 ae ad mies 1650) war ll weve 1902 the ltr losing Arpate Sap tcl ary on S Geom a Pain Le Mata Lat tar 3, balla 195):La Pan BU 1986, Le Main BU 1968, Lx Eau accomadation ene 1972 1 Plesey AWS-1 radar a AUSTRALIA Ex-US ASHLAND class dock landing ship Builder ‘Acquired Fate ‘Moore, Oakland 244.70 Deleted 1982 ‘War bat LSD armed with [2 4Oenm (Bcd, 2:2) Dobled, when rege, at depo ship for stall cat. MINOR LANDING GRAFT 1 1995 the comprised: Four ex US LOM() ype, numbered EDMI-4, transfered 1971 ECUS LOVF ‘ype, vanouily reported as eight and fourten strong nombered between EDV? 1 and 37; the remainder o thirty-seven craft rans ferred between 1946 and 1970, “There are aio eight Argentine but LCVPs, constructed since 1971, Fifteen US LCILs were uansered fier the wer, and numbered BD 7 10 15. “These were withdrawn from sevice between 1958 apd 1871. SMALL SURFACE COMBATANTS AZOPARDO class patrol esconts Dispiacement: 1220¢ standard; 1400t fll oad Dimensions: 2784 10in pp x 31R Gin x 13 2in max 25.0 <9 om Om Machinery: shaft Panons geared turbines 2 watertube bole, ‘00s = 20h. Range 23008 Armament [-f.lin, 240mm 2x1) AA, 1 Hedgehog, 4 DC launchers Complements 170 ‘Glass Gaunched, comm): A nsparde (1112.53, Jan 1055), Padre Buons (17.1254, 16.12.58. ‘Bots bull by AFNE, Rio Santiago, Pennaat nos P 35 and P 36 respectively. COnginaly these units were to be King class puto vest, but they were re Aesiged tobe a anger follow-on type. ‘They were carded in 1973. US 78f HIGGINS type torpedo boats Displacement: 36 standard; 50 fll bad Dimensions! 28h oa» 21ft« Ste 22.8 nx Sm Machinery: shaft Packard petrol engines, 4500bhp = 42s ‘Armament’ 240mm (2x1), 4 terpedoes Complements 10 (et) Chase: Alakish (P 82), Teemora (P 84); he lst of LT 1-9 ‘Commissioned in 1949, and bulk spectcally for Argeatin. Five were di posed of in 1903 and two in 190¢; the final pair were deleted 1983. ‘West German TNC 45 type fast atiack craft Displacement: 240¢ standard, 265¢ full load Dimensions: 138f in pp, 147K dn oa 24f 3in « Tin $2.3 Hm 74a 23 ‘Machinery: 4-shafs, 4 MTU MD 872 diesels 14,000b5p = 37k. ange 640nn/1700am at 36k es Armament: I-76nm OTO Melirs Compact. 2-40mm (2). 253m TT Sensors: Radar Decca 101, HSA M22 Complement: 42 ‘Glass (no, aunched, commen): JIndomiza (LPR 2, 84.74, 12.12.74), Ionpide (ELER 1, 12.12.74, 20.1.78), Bosh buik by Liinsen, Vegesack, ordered in 1970. Two farther peoicted sit were cancelled. "The TT fre German wir-guided 4 torpedoes, Both extant 1995. Israeli DABUR type patrol craft Chass (no) Barader (P 61), Baranguras(P 62), Corinda (P 63), Concepcion dl Unuquey Co} Dail by LAL and delivered in 1978. Armed wih 220mm (21) and 4 12-7mmm MG (2x2), All extant 1995, (OTHER PATROL VESSELS "The Argentine Novy alo operstr numberof armed rugs in the pata “Two 1235 exUS Akon claws cccan tugs, Comandante General (ev-Camall, transfers 1961) tnd Francaco de Chris (€x-lanse sed 1071) ae armed with 440mm (1x2, 21). Three 570¢ ‘Soom clas nage, Vamena (ex-Martopa, wansiered 1947). Ale (eo-Casswhs transferred 1972) and Comodore Smale (ex-Salis 1972), are armed with 140mm and 2-20mm (2x1), A ses, Dai $e ean amin at On, oe ‘ana, Rio Pat, La Pa, Buenas Aves, Cabo Coron, Quaquen Bai “ngonirio Whi, Golly Son Manis, Mato, Rio Desado, Ushusia, Boig, blas Malvinas and RO Iguaca (GC 64-83); some took pat Falkands confict and GC 83 was lost and GC €2 captured by Be snd renamed Tiger Bay (B1t hl load, 27.0m, 21006 = 225, 120 1a, 1-20me, 2-12 tm) MINE WARFARE VESSELS ExcBritish “TON class minesezeepers ‘Gass (ormer name, recom): ‘Chaco (GeRarmingor, Dee 199%), Chats (x-Sanon, (x-linineion, 19.7 88), Nemo (ex-con, 133.68), Rio Nam 6 20668), Tea Fug (ce-Boiagon, 2412.68, Peamant Nor M5) M3, M6 M1, M2 and M4 reopen Cag Formosa have been cornet 9 rinshuntes. luis stn sevie Australia Before the Second World War the Royal Australian Navy had! the largest of the Commonwealth navies, but difculic i sup material from Great Britain after 1941 slowed down expas comparison with Canada. In 1946, however, there was sl an pressive lin-up of craiters, destroyers and escorts Postwar building policy tended 10 follow RN lines at fst, copies of the latest destroyer designs being built locally, but inl for the first time, guided missile destroyers were bought fom United States, marking a growing reliance on American tec rather than European, to avoid the shortage of spares which plagued the RAN in 1942-45. There was still close liaison RN on design work, however ist on the Type 21 frigate and then for the DDL programme during 1965-73, but for ps reasons the options were not taken up and once again US ships purchased. ‘Although the former insistence on building hulls in Austala proved impossible to sustain, every effort is made to generate ‘Australia either by developing systems or by offer agreem ‘make cofponents. In conjunction with the RN an antisubm missile-system, Ikara, was developed in the late 1950s and southwest Pacific, the RAN went ahead with its own sonar, In recent years the RAN has concentrated its fforts on p {forces capable of backing up US forces in the Pacific rather thant to specialise in ASW or minesweeping. With an immense ‘watch ic has built a mumber of small petrol craft, bu es tension Indonesia has subsided, several of the older craft were tans both to that country and to the newly-independent Prpua Guinea, At present the main commitment is 10 the replacing of heterogeneous force of submarines and escorts with new cof As always, local industrial participation is fostered, wo FFG-T frigates have been built locally, the Swedish submarines are built in a new yard, and a German-decigned frigate is being entirely in Australia. A GRP minchunter design is also going ‘The loss of fixed-wing carrier aviation when HMAS scrapped bas not been made good by shore-besed aieraft. Dep Force claims to be able to offer shore-based air cover, the RAN the Ammy were increasingly aware that the new system ‘unworkable. The Army fet the lack of aircraft very keenly apd early 1990: there were moves to build up to three ‘Training Helicopter Support Ships (THSS). This plan was dropped b cost, and two tank landing ships were bought from the US conversion instead. The RAN is already looking ahead to mod land replace the surface fleet. STRENGTH 1947 Taunched Disp (Geep lad) Face 3.21 1as10e BU 1955 57.28 14580 BU 1055 910.38 sam BU 1982 _ophepha een scapmeaaed bat the funnels She was lid up in 1938, mpd btkevarage reps athe cof 1944, bu ws ud up me Se recened an eran et tthe Newcastle State DY in 1953 8 vinings, hr asthe dup ence moe, Fe hs 0 ice fray but bad al TT a oconday guna ove, ‘Name 1940-44, 2710¢ deep load funded WARRAMUNGA B20 = D123) N BU 1058 or clashed 1941-42, 24801 deep lod ‘ypel3— QUIBERON (Gee notes) RUIOSS. QUICKMATCH Type 15 Type 15 fn, 2 twin Mk 5 and ro Mic 7 Bofors guns were added on the 4 Squid wiple ASW monar on the quarerdeck. Bua was maderised, but the cost ofthe ox two ships was eff was canal 1057. mots Fondcred in tow en rate the RN was mae permament in June 1950 and the vessels undergo conversion to ASW frigates long the ines of gues in the RO (Gee Major Surface Ships). As with the de- ats rose beyond the orginal [400,000 planed and in son was cancelled and she Was pat on the disposal ist Fae Name Fate is: hunched 1936 and 1990, 1510 deep bud Sils64. WARREGO (312) BU 1666 land 1943-45, 2200 deep ond (im) -BUIST2 GASCOYNE G35) BUIs72 viF02) —BUI%62 © HAWKESBURY BU 1962 53) RIN (F102) BU1962 —LACHLAN (F368) Ta Now “Zealand 1949. Premed MACQUARIE BU 1062 1980. (ex Cas) (F 522) da: lawned 1944, 2187 deep lod AFOs)BU 1862” MURCHISON (F442) BU 1962 BUIS? SHOALHAVEN BU 1962 535) Fleet Strength 1947 ‘survey ship. Bosh these former doops had their armament reduced 10 2-Ain ‘AA (12) and 1 40mm Bofors guns forward, and ext deskhoues were ‘ded at ‘Rive’ clase Onignllysesilr to RN and RCN ‘River’ class but wit dirt srmament. Bare, Hacker and Macquarie ad the sin 4a SAK16 02 poston, wih ‘wo Squid DC morarsin"B" posiien and a singe 40mm Bofors gun onthe ‘Squid handing room (Barc and Haskeshury ony). Prem the esr 10Ste ‘Bares was aad on survey duties she wus replace in 1959 by Diamantina 0d Gascoyne. Diamsnaina pais F979 and preserved at Bese. MINESWEEPERS. Name Fate Name Fae ‘Bathart das: launched 1940-13, about 790 ARARAT (M34) "BU 1961 HORSHAM (M735) BU1056 BENALLA (M325) BU1958INVERELL (M233) To Now Zealana 1952 BOWEN (M285) BU 1955. JUNEE (M362) Sod Jal 1958 BUNBURY (M241) BU 1962 —KAPUNDA (M215) BU 1962 BUNDABERG = BU 1902 KATOOMBA BU 1057 (M231) CASTLEMAINE — HSc1056KIAMA(M353)_—To New en Preserved Zealand ia 952 COLAC (M05) -HS1962 LATROBE (M284) BU 1056 COGTAMUNDRA Fordisposal LITHGOW (M206) BU 1056 “eM 186) on COWRA (M351) BU i962 © MILDURA (M207) BU 1905 DELORAINE (M252) BU 1956 PARKES (M361) BU 1957 DUBBO (M251) BU105. ROCKHAMPTON RU 1062 (M203) ECHUCA (M252) ToNew SHEPPARTON BU 1958, Zealand (M246) 1082 BU 1962 STAWELL (M318) ToNow Zend Sold 16656 STRAHAN (M353) BU 1962 BUI997 — TOWNSVILLE Sid 8856 (M205) BU1962 WAGGA(M183) Sold Alar 1562 ‘TANK LANDING SHIPS Name Fate Name Fate Bx Britsh LST (3) pp launched 194445, 3065¢ fallow TABUAN@IST BUI¥39 LST 3008 Sela 4.650 3501) LAR (ec1S7303) Sold 0.1158 LST 3014 Sold 4650 TTARAKAN (ew 1ST Sold 123.54 LST 2022 Sold 4650 MOTOR LAUNCHES ‘Ofthe thirty-five Fail type ML that were bulk in Austra during the ‘war, dhrty-three survived, but they were rapidly decommissioned and sold the end of hos ‘Ofthe HDML type, nine were built in Australi two in Bsitsin and sinteca Jn ae USA, and all survived. In 1950 HDMI. 1323, 326, 1328 an 1329 were lent tothe RN for use in Hong Kong, and on their retum to Austral in 1958 were transfered to the Philippines. By 1952 only HDDML. 1221, 1322, 1324 1225 and 1327 remained in the RAN, and they were rated es seaward defence ‘mor hunches (SDMLs) and from 1959 a seaward defence boats, SDIML 1322 was sicken in 1953, SDB 1327in 1966, SDB 121 in 1972, SDB 1326 (as TS Nepean) stricken 1982 and SDB 125 deleted 21092, AUSTRALIA MAJOR SURFACE SHIPS os Terie the ony aircraft caer boil in one of HM dockyards, was laid down on 10 Apel 1943, Ianched on 30 Ape 1944 and come pted for the RAN on 3 February 649. She saw considerable sci service in the Korean Wer alongside baer Brith ster operating Sea ‘Panes and Firefes(ncemal comple- ment twelve of each, plus two Sea ‘Oxer amphidizns).A major modern- ination was canceled in 1934, and fom May 1933 she 10K on Oying raining dates. In 1962-63 she was relegated to a fast may transport, fader defensive armament was re ‘uced to 440mm. in ths role she ‘cared vehicles stowed on deck and the hangar was wed fe tcp accom ‘modaton, and from 1969 ea LCPUs ‘were cari under davis, She ws ‘Dut on the disposal stn 1973 and. ‘eld for scrapping on 30 October 1975, NOTE "The Brith Colosu clas light feet cari Vonguance wat Toaned to Aus ‘alla during 1952-35, Taken over by the RAN on 13 November 1952, the ship sw svive service unl defence ‘out in lage 1954 reac the ship 1 ‘training role. She was intended a4 ‘op-gap unt the commisioning of ‘Mobowme and wes returned 10 the Nin Jane 195: Sodney 1974, transporting Army squipment to Viewuam RAN SYDNEY aircraft carrier 144000 sandavdl 17,780 deep load Dimensions: 6308 pp, 5fe os» 608 x 234 mean deep load 192.0 211.80 » 26:4 3 7.0m ‘Machinery: 2-shaft Parsons geared turbines, 4 Admiralty drum boilers, 40,000mp = 254. OF 3200 Armament: 24-40mm Refers, 26 aca Complements 1300 No Name Builder Acquired Fate RIT SYDNEY (@eTorib) DevonponD¥d 1948 BU 1976, ‘Wark war resumed on this vst in 1949 ater her purchase by the Aus- tran goverment, ane the oppor ‘unity Was taten to incorporate a ‘many new ides as pouible includ ‘ngastam camp,» © anged deck ‘of miner landing sights. However, pant fom a latice mas: and whip ‘teak he loked srilar othe orig a a uate was ‘ncorersted, including no fewer than tee Type 2770 beighe Seng ee, The armament ws reduced 1025 40mm, She recermis- atthe yard ofher bulders 28 Ocober 1955 snd embarked an Air group of eight Sea Venom welve Gunner anti- sirraft (replaced in the ‘tly 1960s by Wessex bebcopeer) {tad wo Syeamere hecupters em Vendewa 1977 MELBOURNE airerafi carrior Displacement: 16,000 standard 10,0660 fal Toad Dimensions: 701f Gia oa, 50f wl» 608 3in «256 cin 215.8, 198 I< 245m 7.8 Major Surface Ships Machinery: 2-shaft peared steam turbines, 4 Admiralty Scrum boilers, 42,000shp = 23k, Range 6,200n0v/12,000nm at 381 4hoe Armour: —_Mantit: over toped warhetds Armament: 12-4010 Bofors M3 and Mk 7 (42, 4x1), 24 aircrat ‘Sensors: Radar LW-(2, 293, 978, SPN-35, See nots Complement: 1417 fine 347 ai group) a fasshin No Name Yard Acquired Fate R ‘MELBOURNE BU 1985 Vicken-Armtrong, 1939 Bartow (enMaient) Melbourne 1979) ‘The air group now consisted of four AAG Styhawhs and six S-2E “Tracker ASW aircraft and ten Wes senes, but from 1072 onwards she Camel eight Slohawks, sie Trackers and ten Wensercs, Sen King Mk 50 ‘ASW heleopters replaced the Wessex and some ofthe Trackers (che composition of her sir group sdhunged 1 meet requirements). ‘In 1971 the eatapult was rebuilt, witha bridle-catcher extention the forward end of the fight deck, and the deck was strengthened once more. She was refitted agun in Nov- ember 1072 July 1973, and afer s AN futher fe ia 1976 it was a ‘ounced thar the ship would sere tun! 1985. In the meantime Moltowre poid off nes “Contingent Reser” on 30 June 19625 abe was seid to Chinese breakers and let Sydney. on 27 Amn 1985. for Shanghs! ‘MELBOURNE Replacement’ aircraft carrier _ and the name Ausra was allocated, but the Flllands crs puran end 19 segodations. VSEL then completed a etd design study fora CVLIGNS to be built in Australia, but this pro- ject was dropped because of RAN badger cuts ‘Modified ‘BATTLE type destroyers 240 acral: 3500¢ de=p load SSR pp, 3OfK on» ALR Tin 108.20 115.5 = 125m $m As Brash ‘Bate’ case 10-21in TT (25), 1 Squid ASW morar Radar 275,262, 293; sonar 170, 174, 332 4-4.5in/45 Mk 6 2.2), 6 40mm/STAAG Mk? (342), 6-40mm/60 Mk? (641), Ko Name Baller Laiddown Launched Gomp Fate Da? TOBRUK CoskamoID¥d 5.845 20.1247 85.50 BU LOT D59__ ANZAC. WillamsiownDYA 239.46 20.848 14351 BULMI5, 1" AUSTRALIA Four modified Dorag class destroy- tex were ordered in December 146, tot work dd not stare ned 1949, ‘with mute imported from Great Bain, kn general the onginal vou twat followed, atthe ater bank af TTT war suppressed and "X' tart swan moved forward 9 allow 3 Lo momar to be mounted on the cen ttele. Wathen was cancelled in 1954. As completed, Vege at ‘very sir wo dhe Brith Daring, but ampere ane Vendtza were given 0 CCRBF dircrorson the centreline for wand and aft of the funnel and S00 ‘orn 40mm Mi 5 Bofor mountings sea, Tevager was sunk on 10 February 1064 in collision with the camicr ‘Mabowne, and uns Dichen wae tearsfred fom the RN on loans she ‘was bought ought n 1972 and paid {afin 1977. In 1969-73 Vomovte and Vendate aderwent complet te talking, wih Dutch Signaal WM22 fre convol forward and. af, an eclowed bridge and an earring EW-02 radar vay na ating mat foward of the second funnel, The igi latice foremart wat r= ‘moved, so that a new capped funnel twos ow vidble: Dasher want fo fred to the same extent, but hed @ few after funnel and a large deck Bouse aft for casrooms in place of thetwin 45a monneg and Saud Duchess and Vous were put on ‘the disposal ist in 1979, bar in 1980 anger joined s new wane squad rom she as pad off in tit 1985, endate wat ct ticken ‘i Jana say 1987. Brshane 19.11.90 on VOYAGER class destroyers Displacement: 2800¢ normal: 3600r deep lod Armament! 6-4 5ai5 Mk 6 (3.2), 4 40mm STAG Mk2 (22), 2-d0mm Mk 5 (1x2), (Vampire aod Venda, 4-A0mnen Mk 5 2x2}, 2 40mm Mie (2x1), 5 2x TT, 1 Limbo Mk 10 ASW mora Sensors: Radar 275, 262, 293; sonar 170, 178/17 Complement: 320 Other particubars: As Br Daring dass No Name Ballder Dos VOYAG Cockatoo I D¥a_—_10.10.80 1357 Dos VENDETTA. Willamtown YS 4749 3.558 261158 Di VAMPIRE Cockatoo DY 1732 27.1050 23.659 \WATERHEN Willamstown D¥d Dee 5? a Disa DUCHESS Theenyereft General Purpose Escort Displacements 1800¢ deep load Dimenslons: 330f pp » 248 11 101 Sm 10.400 3.5m Machinery: shaft CODOG = 37its. Range 5200nm at 12s, 3700am a 18k Armament: 1 Seaca: SAM (1x3), -Sin/S4 Ml 45, 2-203 (1), 6-324mm TT (23) Sensore Radar LW-02, M2 Complement: sonar Type 177 oe Malika In the early 19608 the RAN had a balanced benween antisurfice war che offic sketch dag requirement for a small and com- fare (ASuW), air defence and anti impression show ema paratively cheap general purpose submarine wartae (ASW). The pro. 007. Numbers ae ot Geom (GPE) to perform a renge of ject was dropped in fvour ofthe At- leant ihe ela peacetime and warume misions Ar~ lack lass aol craft and the DDL mament was comparstivel light bur Names were not allocared, although Verdaa u completed ia Jun: 1990 and work began fommen tothe sume standard ie Bs Type 15 Fagus. The "May 1050-December 1054, ‘Apsl 1951 Sepxember $93, and Quteror November 1950- Decaher 1957), but Qvale was “tet covered and war scarp in W9SE. They ifbred Tele Gem the ‘Major Surface Ships = = PERTH class guided missile destroyers Armament: 2-5ii4 Mk 42 21), 1 Tarar RLM24 (ater Stndard SMIA RIM66H) SAM sysem, {6-12.75in G2demm) Mic 32 ASW'TT 2x3), 2Thara ASW systems 21) Sensors: _ Radar SPS-10, SPS-10, SPS-52B, SPG-51C, SPGSAA, Type 975; sonar SQS-23F Omer particulars: As US Chars F Adan class No Name ‘Bullder [ald down Launched Comp Fate Die PERTH (DDG 25) Defoe SB 21962 7.7.65 Ena 1995 D398 HOBART (ex-DDG 20) Defoe SB Berv.s2 3.1.68 18.1265 Exant 1995 D4l___ BRISBANE (ex-DDG 27)_Defoe SB 15265 55.65 161267 East 1095, Oficial artes imprestion of 1066 destroyer design 1966 Light Destroyer Project Displacement: 4200 normal; about 30008 deep led Dimensions. 4258 wlx 48f xc22% 120.5m «14.600 7m Machinery: 2abaft COGOG: 2 Rolly Royee Olympus plus 2‘Tyne, 50,000shp = 30k Range 6000nm at 18h ‘Ammament: 1-51 Mk 42 DP, 4-35mm Emeriee 30 (2:2), 6-13.75 (324men) MK 32 TT (23), 1 Standard SM-1A RIM-66A SAM system, 6 SSMS, 2 helicopter. Complement: 210 sndurance of 690Dam at 18k. at an cxtipated cont of $AL18m plated mat The deed design work was (£59-2m) at 1972 press tas igure “The new Labour Governmen: enervsted. to Y-ARD Autti in ithuded design and support costs as which came 1 power ia 1979 de- 1970 and it was hoped to lay the ret wellas constuction. The dps would fered s decision on the DDL: snd eal in June 1975, folowed by the have looked very similar’ to the cancelled hem outright in 1974 others at wo-yeary tervals. AL Shefield class, but witha single-arm choosing American DDG instead, three would have been built at ‘Tamar launcher a the forward end of Willamscown DY. The int wis to che hangar, a single mie-tacker beready in 1980 and theistin 1984, radar aba che funnel and a single QUADRANT class frigates Particulars: As Brtsh Rapid class Babder Laid down Launched Comp Fate Fol QUADRANT HawthomIsie 24.940 28242 26.1142 1963 Foz QUEENBOKOUGH Swan Hunter 0.1140 Jo1a2— 10.1242 13 03 QUIBERON White 11040 3182-2742 BU IONE Rod QUICKMATCH White 6241 nda? 30942 BU 1972 rich ships apart from having a whereas the other thee were fed roundéfronted bridge with the twin with Mk 10 Limbo (2x3), ‘f0mm Bofors ahead of it. Quadrant hod tro Squid ASW mortars (23), 17 1 Aust 1950 plans for six Type 12 frigates were announced, but subse quently the number wa cut to fen No 5 and No o were later reordered ‘0 a mouied design. They incorpor- ted all the improvements ofthe RN. Fvhay clase, and in addition had MRS3 fre control and Dutch Signsal LW-02 air warning radse. The sec- ‘ond pai ha the frecasle desk ex fended aft othe sty providing additonal” accommodation. Sout Seas the fst be ied wit he Tar ASW stem, which replaced. one of the Limbo Ne 10 morte iy and erst as the fet RAN ship to r= ceive the Seaeat GWS22 mises ‘emi leu of the twin 40mm Bofors Al were subsequently fitted with both systems: about fwentfour of cach mise are cared Yara ran tls with the new Mullok sonar in 1975-76 in place of het Type 177M, andl then pa off for ‘halflife modemsation in which the ‘M10 mortar was removed and re pled witha helicopter Might deck She was abo due 1 recive SPS-35 Ilo of Type 293 radar anc Signaal 'M22 fre contol forthe Seacat i= ses, The other dee were even a more extensive modernisation, with Stmulaty improved. cletonict and sonar, bue with 612.7580 (324mm) ‘Mk 32 ASW TT replacing the Mle 10, mortar, and improvements 10 the boilers and to general standards of ‘Steam a5 completed "The wo canceled Yara class were se-ondered nine year later to 8 mod fed design which ineorported many features of the RN Leander lass, The forcenstle deck was extended ght at and anew continvows two-decked Supersructure and sueamlined Run- fel replaced the former fight super Structure. ‘The air waming radar ftenna was ‘mounted of new ‘ump mainmast, but no provision ‘was made fora helicopter hangar. "Both ships received mid half life modernisation in 1984-85, with Mulloks sonar, Mi 32 cubes in place of the Mk 10 mora, ete. To be ‘taken our of service 1996-98, Following the cancellation of the DDL project in 1974, the Depart ‘ment of Defence ordered two of the new Olver Hasard Pers PF 108, ae {er FFG 7) clas gates. Orders were placed in February 1976 for FFG 17-18 out of the USN's programme, and FFG 35 was ordered in Never” ber 1977. The growing need of te= placement for de Darn elas led to Sn order for FRG 4 in April 1980 tnd in September the same year the Defence Minister anounced that the ‘replacment forthe sx “River cass DE (the Yano and Swan clases) would also be members of this class ‘Two were ordered from Williams: town DY¥@ dater Amecon) in 1983, but Noe 7-10 were never brat Melon and Neweanle were mosh ‘ied during construction with igac? fight deck and extended stern to c= 18, YARRA class frigaies — _ Particulars: (silk) a Tih Why and Ria les — No Name ilder aid dows Launched Comp Fate Fas YARRA Willansiown DY 9457 300.58 277.61 BU 1085 Fig PARRAMATTA CookawotD¥s 3157 439 vel BULB) Fas STUART GooawoID¥s 20359 RAG!” 37663 BUI) Ba) DERWENT Wilamwioun DY 10.659 17661 OAL Seated pha Nos Witiamsown Dvd — canceled 1950 = Noo Cockatoo I DY = — comets 150 Dart as completed Ran habitabiliy. Pamamana’s refit ex- and work on Dense began in July roof off Rornest Island on 21 De- tended fom June 1977 to August 1081, Yara paid offi January 1985 ember 1994 181, Stun Was taken in hand ia and Porsamara and Soian followed ‘March 1979 (Completion mid-1983), Doneent was scuttled as an ati SWAN class frigates Armament: 2-4.5in/45 Mk6 (1x2), 1 Tara ASW system, 1 Seacat M23 SAM (xt), 1 Limbo Mi 10 ASW Senvors: Radar LW-02, M22, Type 293; sonar 162, 170, 177M, 185 Complement: 247 Oter particulars: As Brish Rothesay No Name Bilder Laid down Launched Comp Fave 50 SWAN, Williamstown DYa 16865 16.12.67 20.170 Extant 1998 F53 TORRENS. CockatooTD¥d 128.65 289.68. 101.71 Extn 1995 (For ilustration see US Oliver Hazard Peny class) ADELAIDE class guided missile frigates Particulars: As US Oller Hazand Por cass No Name Builder Laid down Launched Comp FOL ADELAIDE (@FPG-I7) Todd, Scale 20.77 ——24.6.78 1511.80 Extane 1995 02 CANBERRA (ex-FFG-18) Todd, Seale 1.378 14278 213.80" Ewtant 1995 FO3 SYDNEY (exFFG-39) Todd, Searle 21.80 2698020183 Extant 1995 Fs DARWIN (exFRG-48) Todd, Seale 3.7.81 26.582 2784 Eman 1995 FOS MELBOURNE Willamstowny 127.85 5.5.89 15.292 Extant 1995 Amecon Foe NEWCASTLE Williamstown’ 21.789 21.292 11.1293 Extant 1995 ‘Amevon No? = — = Canceled — Now = = = Canceled = Noo = — = Canceled 7 Nolo 7 = Canceled commodate the $-10B-2 Seahawk Jneiopter. The others were modes after completion. Newcasde wat tials Ship foe the Kariwara sonar in 1995, Anzac class A contac was signed in November 199 terween Blom + Voss. and ‘Asualan Marine Engineering Con- ‘oldated (Amcor) for variant of {he MEKO 200 sesign. Eight were for he RAN and two forthe RNZN, bran option fortwo more RNZN ships was pot ken up. Fit stel two ct cn 27 March 1992 end the fin of cass sured as cary in 1995; thereat one ull willbe de- lied each year The MEKO oon ‘ap posits ovules wo be bul over Avie ara even in New Zealand, meet cal requirements for work- the ‘The design is similar to MEKO 2uosbul fer other mvies bu cifers ‘many in having sages machin fp, intial chee forthe guncaibre Soro be lean Yt Any prover Secured a move wo 127mm, and dhe doin permis uperading of the at- fmamert- Opsoas inclade Harpoon tiles, CIWS, sod adscral vers {Gl lunch mise nil, eiple Mie 32 ASW TT @» 3) ind Kariwars toed ora a: SUBMARINES Yially Westkal 1 he British Oho design, built 1964-78, al sx ‘wee eit ith USNEptiem nei Spe and weapons, Sub Harpoon lh Semen ate a Singer TEtmave SECS Mi dial re aol stem and a Krupp Atas femme at fom October 1977 to scber 1985. The abort afer ‘TT vere emved "They serve withthe Ist Sabmarne Squadron, rat MAS Panis Side and two at HMAS String in Wesem Ausraia The thre sur tivon i be tea out of sevice in 1996-08 ‘Aer 8 lengthy evaluation of foreign bien te Swed Kockums Type {71 design wae eebctd 38 a replace test for the Oleon ype in the mi-1908. Under an agreement Sioned in June 1987 a contract was figs heraeen Kochune AB aa the Aaselen Submacne Corpomton (ASC) tid a boats in Adelaide, South Assralia. An pion for 660 wasn hen up “Armament a Sire corr are US- patter and the sens French. The pti of eroding a String at fedependere propulsion stem % Tring conser, and «show based testrg has ben se up. “The RAN plans 10 tase four at MAS Siting in Wester Ausra, fod the remaining pair ot FIMAS Pagps. Farvcond abd sine wo be ‘emmmssoned in 1997-99. Coline 19084 RAN Submarines ANZAC. Class frigates Displacement: 2400 standard; 3200¢ deep load Dimensions: 357% Tin wl 37F Tin on x 47M Tin 148 din Machinery 109.005, 118 On 144m foe Snglesualt CODOG, 1 LM 2500 gas turbine, 30,000sHp, 2 MTU 12V1163 TBS3 dics, ‘SE40bhp = 31.75}. Fuel 300e Rang: 9ODn/4100am at 31.75/18kIS Armament: 1-5in54 MK 45, 2-12.7mm MGa, | Brolved Sea Sparrow Mikal VL SAM system, Race SPS-49°V}, Sea Gurfle I5DHIC, OLV AUS; sonar Spheron-B Helicopter: 15-T0B-2 Complement: 163 No Name ‘Builder ald down Launched Comp Fate 150 ANZAC Tranaild 2139219394 Mar 1096 ‘Trials 1905 ‘Shipbaliting 151 ARUNTA(ex-amene) —‘Transheld 22195 “ Busting Shipbaiking 132 WARUMUNGU ‘Tranaield Ondered ‘Shipbutting 153 STUART Vansheld - Ontered Shipuiting Ist PARRAMATTA, Trane Ondered ‘Shipbuilding 155 BALLARAT Vansheld - Onsered Shinbuiding 156 TOOWOMBA Trane - — Ondered Shipbulng sy PERTH ansheld ~ Ordered Sinbuiding OXLEY class patrol submarines ‘Sensors: Radar Type 1006; sonar Tes 1876, 197, 2007, Micron Other Pardculars: Av Brits Ooo cla No Name Builder ‘Laid down aanched Comp Fate So) OXLEY Soot Bre 28965 27367 BU IDB S59 OTWAY Scott aoe0s — 20.116s 22.68 HS 1005 310 OVENS Scots 176.65 51267 18.469. Outofservic 1995, $50 ONSLOW Scott, 2507 29808 22.1269 Eaant 1995 Sst ORION ScoreLithgow 61072 16924 15677 Eatant 1905 S62 OTAMA ScoreLitygwr 28575 21275 27478 Hata 1905 — otis cans design COLLINS class pairol submarines Dienacments 2500/3298 Machinery Armament Sensors: 250 » 25 Tin 298 Tain fam x 7m [shat dieseleletc, 3} Hedemora VB 210 18-cyl dieses, Jeumont-Schneider motor, 3.5miV = 1Dlas snoning0ts submerged. Endurance 9000nm/TOkts 6 Blin TT, 23 Mk 48 Mod { torpedoes and Sub Elarpoon missles or mines, Radar 1007; sonar Sella (bow and flank ara) and Kaiwarra towed array Complement: 42 officers and raungs + 5 rainees RANKIN Name Builder ‘ald down Launched Comp Fate ‘COLLINS ‘ASC 42.99 28893 Nov 1995 stant 1995 FAKNCOMB 1391 Decises iting out WALLER 1390 Bulag DECHAINEUX 4303 = 4 uiding SHEEAN 17298 Building Mar 1999 Building AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE VESSELS TOBRUK tank landing ship Displacement 30% nama 500 fllond ‘17m «oom « Lek UPd «183m 4m 2 shat, 2 Mires Blackstone KDOMS cese, ‘600i = 17s 2-40mm Racar KH 1006, RM 916 70 (plus 350-500 ops) No Name Builder Launched Fate 150 TOBRUK Carrngton «13.80 up 1995, Stpways [A tmodificd venion of the Brit Sir Bedowe dass 1SLs, ar mcd as an amphibicus heavy IM ship, Zobnak was lakd down on 7 Februsry 1978 and commissioned on 23 Apel 1981. She can operate Wessex helicopters, can ary porteons and hee» powerfil heacy lit system. Two LCVPs are cacried fn dort Laid up 1995. BALIKPAPAN class heavy landing craft Displacement Dimensions: 3101 igh; 503: ful ead 149k + 33 x oft on GAS 10 on 2.0 2 shaft, 2 GM diesel, 675bIp = 10k. Range 3000nm a 108s 2MGs Redir RM O16 16 Beliipopon (L126), Brune (L127), Labuan (L128), Tanah L129), Wonsak 1.130), Sekamaus (L131), Ens (1.132), Ban (139) [Al were bait by Walkers, Maryborough in 1971-72. They are rated as heavy landing craft (LCHD and can carry three canks. They were originally bleor the Army’ Salimausand Bana were transferred to Papua New Guince i 1974, and five are used for subsidiary duties, with one ia reserve, Put a ik are earmarked Tor Nav/Arimy service in time of emergency. Replacement design sought 1995, KANIMBLA class helicopter support ships Displacements: 8450 fal load Dimensions: 562f = 60h» ft {7t3m x 21 18m 180m ‘Machinery: shaft Alco 1B-251 diesel, 16,500bhp = 20. Rane 142500m 1 Lk Armament 6-127mm MG (61) 1 Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS, 45-70 Blucthawk asiul helicopeers Compliment: 170 + 450 30095 ‘Chass (no, former nam Kaninta (L51,ex-Saginatt)» Manoora ($2, ex-Fairfar Coury) ‘When plans for upto three Training nd Helicopter Sepport Ships (THSSs) ‘were dropped in 1995 the RAN started negeiators co arquze oro Newport GLST-1179) cass ank landing sips. Pacy wil place Toba and the wang ship Jows By. Tender are berg sought for conrersion, consisting of the fining c's hangar to accommodate four army helicopter, rmawal ofthe ever= the-bow tamp and addition of 230 of evistion fel stowage. Kasindla wan ‘ommssioped on 28 August 1994 and Manoa on 25 November 1994, SMALL SURFACE COMBATANTS. ATTACK class patrol craft Dipplacesnent: 100% normal, 125 deep kod Dimensions: 1078 tin oa 20t'« 7 3n 528m x mx 2 Im Armament: Idle Me 7, 212.7mm MG Qs1) Sesorss Radar RM 916 Complement: 19 Clases Acute (P 81), Adri (P 82}, Advance (P 83), Atape (P84), Samarai (P 85), ‘Aner 86), Arden (P 87), Amo (P 88), Asia (P89), Atack (P90), Aare at), Ladows (P02), Lac (P 93), Madang (P 04), Bander 98), Bante (©.97), Barscade (P98), Bonbard(P 99), Euccnuer(P 100), Bayonet (P 101) “Twenty 33m patrol beats were ocered in November 1983 for coastal pat work five Altap, Samet, Ladaea, Lac and Madang - were to he emplosed 20 in New Guinea, the others in Australan home waters P I-82, P 5, P 89- ‘2, P 94, P 98, P 100 were built by Frans Deakin, the rest by Walker’, Maryborcugh. In 1973-71 Bandalir and chor ware tansered 0 Indes ‘and renamed Sibarat and Sinan and in 1975 the fe boats in New Guinea ‘ates were tansered to the newly soned Papua New Guinea Delence Force. Amow sank at her moorings in Darvin on 25 December 1973 curing Hurieane “Trg”, but drach, athough damaged proved capable of spa ‘Barrad was sa wo lisonesia in 1982, flloed by rece ind Boban fn 1983, and sat, Azack and Barbe sn 1989. Buccanir wes for éipesal 1084 and was sunk as target in October 1988; Adz was preserved by the [National Martime Museum. Rayonerwas for dspou in 1088, Tobruk as completed FREMANTLE class patrol craft Displacement: 2401 normal; c273¢ deep load Dimensions: 157R 10in a 238 Sin of Lin {2.0m «7.)m m1 9m. ‘Machinery: 3 shufts, 2 MITU 16V338 8 91 dieweh, phis Dorman ‘rung diese, 9000bhp = 20k Range 1450nm-4800nm at 28k. Sensors: Rae Decca 1298 Complements 22 Chases Fremande (P 203), Warmamboot (P 208), Townselle P 205), Willnrne (P2006), Fawnieson (P 207), Whsala (P 268), Ipesch (P 200), Cusmeck ( 210), Bendigo (P 211), Gowler (P 212), Geradon (P 213), Dubbo (219, ‘Geciong (F215), Glatsone (P 210), Bunbury (P21 7, Ballarat (P28), Mis (P 219), Armadale (P 220), Bundabor P 221), ine P22) Replacements for the dnach clas, built to Brooke Marine's PCF 420 de- sig. ‘The lead ship, Frmavel, was laid downs at Lowestoft in 1977 and com Imissoned in March 1979, dhe remade were Built by North Queersland Engineers and Agents at Caims, and all were service bythe endef 198 Banbury 0s completed RAN Offshore Patrol Combatant Project Displacement: 1250r ful oad Dimensionss 2188 398 = 15% 75 Sm 12.00% 3.30 Machinery: shan eieweh = 2540, Armament: Tor | It pun, 2 MG, | ight helicopter Compliosents “The RAN phinned to bulla new clas of Offhore Paral Combatants (OPCS) tthe beginning of che next ecneury, t0 seme a0 ofshore parol fesse in peacetime or as warships in owen conics, Under a government nia lve the builders, Transfel Shipbuilding, were encouraged to negcoate with the Royal Malaysian Navy to see 4s New Generation Pate Vesel requ ment could be combined wth dhe OPC to produce a jnt design ithe pice oes aiead, the OPEC timetable will be brought forward; ot the Prema ‘Chass wl be given fe-extension overhaul, MINE WARFARE VESSELS ExBritish “TON? class coastal minesweepers Byrclan: As Batsh Ton Gas (former name, fate): Giri (e-Chadson for diposil 1090), Gul (ex-Sionton, sod 1976), Howe {Simelerm, scl 1976), Bi (ex-Singeon, sc 1988), Snipe (Asn, ‘rapped 1988), Tal (ex-Jochton, sold 1978) 'SE CMSs bought rom the Koval Nary in 1961 and modified t suit RAN. ‘nquremenss, with sircvnditoning. e-engining woth Delis and firing with (bln. Cirle and Sipe were convered to sinehanters in 1967-70. Spe ‘ea scrpped in 1989 and Curiae was pal off for disposi on 23 Apri 1990. Ths past offer disposal cn 7 May 1984, and was sold to Australian commer- alae. Raakaue 1986 SBAY" class inshore minehunters Denese Tsundd 101n 9in os x 298 cin xo Tin 310m x 8.x 2.0% Machinery: 2h SACM-Poyard S2O.V8.S2 diesels driving Schott sctive madden, 650%p = 10k. Range 1200nm| Armament: 127mm MGs Sewers Racer 1006; sonar DSQS-11H. BAHAMAS Clee Resicwrer (M80) exant 1995, Shower (M81) extant 1995 “Tenders for two proteype glassrenferced. plastic (GRP) catamaran rinchunters were sought in Apnl 1981 and orders were paced with Car- ington Skpways, Case, a Jantary 1083. was hoped ta onder aur more fellowing als wd evaluation bu the hull proved too small for coastal work and severe problems were encountered withthe sonar, 30 the Project as ‘topped Ia 1991 "Thomson Sara leased its Tbs V system fer was in Shakes tim and carly in 1002 Atle Hlektonikmaled the new DSQS-1IM sy Rshcutor for competiive tras. The German sonar pateed acceptance and twas reir wo Shaul Aiclry mineesepen ‘Atorce of Craft af Opportunity (COOP) minesweepers wae coated for 1986, Four fishing vee, Brvigs, Kooragay Satarre Vand Wave Rider be- came Small Aumlary Minesweeper or MAS(S), and the former tugs Hon ‘demand Wala (bach bu ia 1982) bear Large Ausiiary Minesweeper for MSA(L). Anew MSA(S), Carl S, vn leased fora yearin 1903 #0 replace ‘Sula V when her charter expired, HUON class coastal minehunters Displacement: 720: deep loas Dimensions: 1728 3in x 72 6in » fin S23 9.9m «Sn Machinery: I:sha GMT: 230 dics, 2200p = 12s (Akssweerine) Range 00mm at 12 hs 1-tomned Radar Type 1009, sonar Type 2093, lass (ao) ‘Huon (4 82), Haachebury (M 83), Noman (M84), Gascome (M 85), Dia- ‘manins (M85), Yara M87) ‘Afce evaluation cf a number of fosign designs « modifiod Gate Seign fiom Intermarine way selected ip 1994 vo meet the caval tinchuater (MHC) requrement. all sito be bail by Australian Defence Indusines {ADD at Newcastle, NSW, to be inservice in 1998-2002. GEC-Marcon, ‘Nautc-M combat sytem, Sutec Double Eagle remote control mine dipral vehicle Austria ‘Austra was cided into four occupied zones after the Second World ‘War, Vienna ~sinasted in the Soviet 2one ~ being divided into four sector as was Berlin, Through the untiing efforss of the Austrian. policies an incematonal treaty was signed on 15 May 1955, giving Awa self-control, + democraic constitution and perpetual eunliy. The teaty forbids her flom owning nuclear weapons, submarines, assault craf, manned tompedoes and sea mines Ja accordance with” Austria's strict neutrality and budget limitations, the Austrian Second Kepublic's riverine forces were small, ‘consting oly ofthe equipment of the Army Engineering Corps. In 19¢8 a patrol boat Getehunent was formed consisting ofthe tiny 40% boat Obert Brecht (A 601) and an old self-propelled pontoon ticknamed ‘fatiron’. At the end of the 1960¢ the conservative goverment planned to build ten armed patrol boats nicknamed ‘Prader's Panverkreszer after the then Minister of Defence. OF this group only Niedeniserich was built. Apart from her there were ten’ {USsait M3 inches (ronal unarmed, four devered 1909 and sein 1976), which were discarded in 1984. These were replaced by ten Germun-built ‘Mbox 80° class launches. All extant 1995, NIEDEROSTERREICH patrol craft Dipsement cf bad O7fe din fe Sia Tn 67m Sloe hme 2stuis, 2 MEM VIO diets, 162004 = 22kt, Ol 9. Range 10°00 Armament: 12mm AA, 2-12.7mm MG (2x1), 2.7.62mm MG 42 (nt), 1 Sime Carl Gasaw M2 AT lancer Complement: 12 No Name Bilder Launched Pate NGI NIEDEROSTERREICH Koresberg 267.69 Exeant 1995 ‘Thr mutprpon boat wi designed by Mayerionn SA, an Asavian design thuras mod in Geacra, Switrland. She can be quickly changed inco three iret congurtons:E meanig rive payol boat, K meaning escuc boa Rineanig dspach boa. Baud atthe hartour ofthe ‘Pinierkaeme Wien Kuchelou' and maintained bythe 27 Danse Flt personnel of the Engincering Corps (Heese Piste under ommnd oo Fuser Bead acu te Dense Machinery: Bahamas ‘The Bahamas archipelago of 700 islands (40 inhabited), which ‘became independent within the Commonwealth in July 1973, has no rpavy as such; patrol boats are operated by the Marine Police apd should stronger defences be called for the country would cur to Britain. The Bahamas serves ae a base for a US naval underwater research and development station and there are also US Navy and Coast Guard units on the islands. The patrol beats are based at Bey Shore Marina, Nassau. On 11 Mey 1980 the patrol boat Flarningo, Sister ship to Marlin, was hit by Cuban MiG-21 aircraft and sunk; (Cuba subsequently paid out £2.5m in reparations, Naval personnel in 1994 amounted to 850. “Thvee Protector clas patel craft Vibes ld, Pot Neon and Samana (P03- (5), butt by Fairy Masincy delivered £1986 (180t fl loud 33m» 6.7 = 2.lm, 4398bhp, 90k, 1-20mm, 9 MG) and all extan. 1999, Two Vosper Thomyerott 103 rype patrol craft Marin (P 01) and Flamingo (P02) delivered is 1978 (100e ful loud: 31-4 x 6 Om 51 Tam, 25K 1 20mm, 2 MG); Flings sank in 1980. Six e-USCG Gape cass ialt 1953-59 and transferred in 1989 ws Femi Suurap (ex-Shoakaa), David Tucker (ex-Uprigh), Ansan Smith (eer), ‘Edson Witiams (ex-YooR), San Saleador If es-Fax), Fort Finca ex- Mor sm) (P6 11), all extant 1995 Seven Keith Nelson ype patrol bows Aci Anco, Elchery San Sel ‘vad, Abaco, Exons, Inagua (P 21-27), delivered by Vosper Thome in 1971 (P 21-24) and 1977 (P 25-27) 37e fil ond, 18 3m, 2k, 3 MG) P21 ‘bumed out in 1980 while P 24 deleted in 1989. P 22, P23, P 25.27 exant 1995, Landing craft Fort Charoe (ex-YFU91, ex-LCU 1611) transferred i 1991 (6394 fllead Te, 2 MG), excant 1995, 21 Bahrain Bahrain consists of a group of low-ving islands situated about twenty miles off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The largest of these & Bahrain, on which the capital, Manama, is situated at the northern end. The population (1991 estimate) is 516,000. A friendship treaty was signed ‘berwoen Britain and Bahrain afer independence in (971. ‘By 1992 naval personnel had increased 10 050 officers and ratings. ‘There are alto about 250 men serving in the Coast Giasrd patrol force. During the 1930s Bahraini naval forces were increased ‘iaticantiy. New acquisitions include two fast helicopter-capable missile armed fast corvettes of the Lirsen FPB 62° type, ‘commissioned in 1987-88, and four fast attack craft of the Larssert STNC 43° tyne which entered service in pairs in 1984 and 1986-80 ‘These acquisitions significandy increased the capabilities of the navy beyond its former role as a small coastal patrol force. ‘his build-up can be seen a8 a success story for Lirssen, as all ships and craft of any fighting value were designed and built by them. During the early 1990s there were reports ofthe proposed procurement of up to three AT Manama 1987 AL Riffaas compleced ‘NB 1790 scale Liirssen “TNC 45° type fast attack craft (missile) Displacement: 225 standard 250 fl ond (270, second pit) Heute nichnes burnaning has oe fGines he Babee Ditmaiom {kane Gaon tee wcaedaay se Eat, Contre to play host te West tar scrip the Ou ewes ao sara on Gt ap Sanceany be canting Hewes wunbape ash ted ha eon * im (am) Bom 0 oo Pe whieh fed that CNEY asasaeey ane MU lS Ts dca thy : Sa Tere Arwarsean Sto Een SOM dy eed OTO Male, Siero hen sr rota Semorm: Kale PEABL299 fecal Dece SECM oc Lirssen ‘FPB 62° type missile corvettes aoe panini’ Dipriocrmeet 3: jit na oa 5A Bd, Complement: _ 36 (6 officers) of 43 (second pair) Joee Scan Seven 9850 20 ina 3 6 fo Name Duller — Gonmtaioord Fea] atin SO ers ekies AME Ca eme SL aaa eT Sete urge anu toe ATE Amamese: {MAGEE RSSSN OS 1 Tonme2OTO Meum, 21. ALTABL —Linse,Yegeack 3.584 Ean 1985 DAM ee oe eco, 2 ia temerwes it, | Beer Pagar are MANA AL Senwors: Kedar Peas Ser Gate Rac bse Tala PHA epee SiNSs1 SW ECM Racal eae Cas Cunae 23 ALTAMEKLAH Linden, Vemock 25389 Et 1985 Complements 237 aes ‘ea Ne Name Bulier Comminoned Fare Fin par orden Germany a 179s at Ny 19 0 wal Polat suntan daten Remon of ord Pat beetot eee 30 AL MANAMA —Larven Yepsadk 14.1287 Ext 1995 nr of a et ec ot 51__ACMUHARRAQ Lansen, Veresack 32.88 acuniggs, {evard 6 1083 44 el 1005-6 semen posited be 4 ‘These are smal, verstle missle corveties capable of caring a helicopter, ordered in Febriay 1684. They were lnnehed in 1086-87. "The bg afer fupesstrucare, topped witha landing pation, includes helicopter hangar incorporating lit The Aerospatile SA 305 Dauphin 2elicepter is azbed ‘wih AS ISTT SSM (all weather missles tracked by radar rather than by atl flr). Fited weh CSEE Panda Mk2 eptcal director. Magazine capacity is as flows: 400 rovinde 7émm, 4400 rounds 40mm and $000 founds 20mm ‘munition and cight AS ISTT SSM for hdicoptr launch. These convetes fan cruise at a conciuous speed of 32k with 16.0000Hp enge MCR. They te much more capable than the standard fast attack craft and can serve as leaders for FAC squadrons proving cver-horzontaneting fee ant hip ee sie using the embarked heScopter. Very sani ships serve in the navy uf dhe alte Ar Eiarates. ‘Larssen “FPB 38” type fast attack craft (gun) Displacements 188¢ half lead; 205 fll load Dimensions: [2st Sin =238 «78 3in, 556m «7.0m 22m Machinery: 2 shaft, 2 MTU 2CV 539TBOI dieses, 9500p = 34k Range 350nm/1100nm s& 33.Sk/t6ker Armaments 2-H0mn70 Bred-Bofers Compato (1x2), 2-20mm ‘GAN-001 Ocrikon 2x1), mines; Dagnie chaff RL, 2- 50mm RELon 4mm, 23 pdr saluting guns Radar CSEE Lym, Philips SL.VL00G, Philips 9GR500, Racal Deces 1226 Builder Launched Fate ALRIFFA Lassen, Vogeeack Apr 1981 Extant 1095 HAWAR Larsen, Vewesack Jul 1981 Extn 1995 ‘Two ordered 1970. Some sources incoreey suggested thre ship were cf ered. Originally plansed w have 1-40aun170 Bofors. Commissioned AUELSt and November {981 respectively 22 UAE niny. Fived with CSEE Panda’ opical dtector, Carty 250 10 ‘Tomm, 1800 rounds 4mm and 6000 rounds 7.62mm. Can be fated rminelaying. Some reports give machinery rating at 15,5008hp and mama Se : ‘SWIFT FPB 20° type fast awack craft (gun) Displacements 35 fllad Dimensions: 03% oa I8ft in x on 7in 19.2 « Son x 2.0m A Tome 1999) Ste Qa} Machinery: 2 shaft, 2 Detroit I2V-71TA dice, 1200bhp = 30 Range {200m 1 8kis Aemament: —|-20nm93 Oetiker GAM BOL Sensors: Radar Decea 110 Complement: > Gass: Al Jaron (No 30, bunched 1982), Al Fara (No 31,1982) “Two fst etack caf of aluminium consiruction bilby Swifbipr, More Gry, USA, and comenssioned in February 1982. Extant 1995, Utility landing craft Displacement: #2 ful oud 129ft Lin oa 36f Lin 5 Hin 30. 11.0 Lin Machinery: 2 sft, 2? Desoit V-TIN diesels, 1800bip ange 100m Lok Armament: 2-12 7mm MG Sensors Radar Raval Decca Complement: 6 @ officers) piecemeal Batre er] ~ J Aah (No 41), Mason (No 42), Rubodh (No 43), Seed (No 44) Landing cat uty (LCL) hui by Swifchips, Morgan City, USA, can ay up 10x fuel and 48¢ of water. Fited with bow ramp and 13ers Sir hips servi the Venerucian Navy COASTAL PATROL CRAFT Allisc unis are part of de Coast Guard under Ministry of Interior conta ‘Tce Faiey Maine “Tracker clas (26 fall oad, 648, 28s. 1-20m) Deas 1, Dera 2, Dera 3 Dera I ought 1074, in serice since 1975. Tos thers bonght 10%0, Dera 2ercken 1990, rials extant 1993 “Two Fascy Marin ‘Spat’ as (101 fll ond, 298, 26k, 2 MG, 3 men) Sadan 4) ant Kay (5) Dough 1974 inservice since 1975, Iwo Vouer type (324,58, 2s): Hbzar(3) ant Reuhoudh,Singapere but 197 ‘Tine small Vorper ype 6.34, 36, 27K): A Bayne, Jemnan and ‘Qusnas, Sngapere but 1977. All ee deleted 1902. ‘One 5h Cheverton ype , 221): Masten (6) UK buik 1976, Deleted 1998, ‘ane 2 Chere ype (3.3 15s): Noon (15), Asta (10) and Sivad (G2 balk 1977. A deleted 1993 ‘Wap ype GRP patrol boat (103: fll load, OR Sin oa, 25k, 1-302 16imm MG): Ai Muara, bule Sowem, Cowes; in wrvice 1985, Ean 1098, Fou: Hal clas (21.5 fl had, 608 oa, 28kes,2-7 62mm MG): Des 26 7,8. nsewice 1995, ‘Two Waip 20m cas (6 fll ad, 654 in, 24.545); Devas # and 5; buh Sse Cowes; GRP hl in service 1983, Extant 19, ‘ve Wasp 11m class (7.254, 368, 24k): Satan 1,2, built by Souter, Goes inservice 1983. All deleted 1993 Sic Halmatc cas boats (17,478 3in, 27h) Sai 55 6,75 4 9 105 GRP Iain ervice 1990-91. Ean 195, Four Fairey ‘Sword cas patrol boats (15%, 45H oa, 28s): Sa pardused 1980, All exant 1595, AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE VESSELS (ee Lowden’ cas lng rat, Sy (7) UK-uilt 1976 and commis- ‘onedDeceber 1977 ne uly hovercraf built by Trepimere, UK, 197, {One Fairey Marin lending caf (150%, 74 cw): Sa 2(40) commissioned 1999, enloan tothe nary Eat 1995, (Soe Hama: support crft (1651, 85, 13k): Safer 3, commissioned 1992 Brant 1995, Bangladesh ‘The Peeples Republic of Bangladesh was proclaimed in what had bbeen Eat Pakistan in April 1971. This was followed first by civil war tnd then in December by the Third Indo-Pakistan War, which tesuked in the complete independence of Bangladesh. Although four ‘Soviet ‘Vanya’ class minesweepers operated during 1972-74 in Bangladesh cousial waters to clear Chittagong of mines and wrecks these were not incorporated in the Bangladesh Navy, but reaurned (0 the USSR. The rary came into being with its own river craft in 1972, and was formed around four old British frigates and a number of feanaferred guntouts. There is also a force of river gunboats, Volunteer pesonnel numbered approximately 7600 in 1993, Their fbaes are Chitagong (HQ), Dheka, Khulna, Juldia and Kapta Bangladesh lacks the money t0 acquire new ships except for ver sntoats. Some vessels were damaged in the April 1991 monsoon, Ex-British SALISBURY class frigate No Name Name Billder Acquired FIG UMARFAROGQ — Hawehorm lasle 10.12.76 Exane (eeLdndat) 195, Prapeselacquition of second unit vase Lincs dd not take place BANGLADESH Ali Haider May 1990 LL van Ginderen Ex-British LEOPARD class frigates No Name Builder Acquired Fate FI ALUHAIDER Deans 677% ‘Eaant Cox Fagus) 1995 Fis ABUBAKR Joba Brown 12.382 Extant acy) 1995 ‘The RN AA Type 41 fate nos Jaguar was ransfered t9 Bangladesh for ‘£2, Refwted by Vosper Thornyeroft Aug-Oet 1978, The ASW weapons stl {equipment were removed while she was stil inthe RN Ex-Chinese ‘JIANGHU ID’ class frigate No Name Bilder Acquired Fate FS” OSMAN (6555) Jiangnan, China 811.89 Ravane 1995 “Trans: of second unit proposed but nt cried our Ex Cass: Drurata, Dendan, Durbar, rw int par transferred on © Apu! 1989 und second pai in October 1983. All extant 1995 nese HOKU" class fast atiack enaft (missile) Ex-Chinese ‘P 4’ class torpedo-boats Four transfered 1983. All discarded 1989, ee __ Ex-Chinese ‘HUANGFENG’ lass fase attack craft Gmnissle) Class Dantharha, Derdasta, Durntar, Durdande Four transfered 10 November 1088, A extant 1995. Ex-Chinese ‘HUCHUAN? class rorpedo- boars our wansfemed in 1988 to replace ‘P 4 ype bons, All extan 1995, #x- Yugoslav KRALJEVICA class large patrol craft Glass (eo, former name): Kernaphah (P 301, ex PBR 502) Tia (P 902, 45f pp, 374K wa tex Ta 108.0, 114 On 14.6 3.5 {sha Bish 8 Vows dee, Range 10,90nm a 15k ‘Armament: 2 7binit 2x1), 4 40mm (et), 5-20 xt) Complement: 175 No_Name Builder ‘AP KAMINA Cocker, ‘907 (@eRayalFamdt, Hoboken (xcHemam con Whsma) ‘One of tv mercvrile vessels ordered fom the Cockerill yard for Poland and lad down prior to the Second World War, ths ship was launched on 25 December 1940 and completed ws the depot obip lemmaon wwe Wiomaor and vwas employed asa suppor shp fer U-boaw in Norway. She was sized by the Fntst in 1945, and sts tarsfered co the Belgian Navy in 1950. She was ‘employed asa troop transport througout the 1980s; her orginal armament {was replaced an there war accommodation for 800 trop. In 1962 she was Teclisaified as lotic suppor and tring vessel, and was rerambered A 157. Cable relsrepiaced the after gun moursings, the armament being re- Ls = 2.6m 1 shaft, 2 Cocker Ougree V12 TR 240 CO cbse SObonp = Tsk, Range 14000ne at 12.54 3-40mm Gxt), Alosete IT helicopter 13 Baller Launched Fate Cocker, 65.67 Escant 195 ‘Hoboken Developed fom God, Zinnia incorporated a numberof modifications. The brig structure was st farther af allowing ascend supp held and crane 0 ‘beascommodated in the bow section. She was also gem telescoping hang anda landing platform on dhe stern, enabling her to cperate an Alec 1 {TID aison helicopter. Two cable resis were ned on the after dechhowe free complenen. Rin waxes were adopted ia preference tothe liga an ‘oll sytem installed in er all sito. ‘Gadi end Zina replaced the war-ul ogists vessels Adon de Geviade and Konan, which were bor reed tom service inthe ate 1960s. Zona was ‘cployed to she Gulf i 1087-88 in suppor of Belgian MCM vessels and ‘again 91991 when she was ted wih calf launchers. Both oss re baed i Zecbragae. In peacetime both Sips ace exployed in the fiery proxeton role, Belize Belize (British Honduras until Jane 1973) became independent on 21 Seprember 1981 afier protracted negouiaions; the 202,000 ‘inhabitants were, and sill are, wary ofthe Guatemalan threat to peace and security. Guatemala has consistently claimed a large area of Baie as ber own temtory. Secunty against an incursion by Guatamala Femains upheld by a Brtish malitary presence as well as by several states in the area, namely Jamaica, Barbados and Guyana. Belize operates two 22kt patrol boats Balze and Bebnopan (15t Brooke Marine ype, 3 MG, built in 1972) along her 174-mile ‘coastline (she has preven offshore oil eserves) and has a total of three merchant ships, Personnel amounts «0 fifty volunteers. A Brith Frigate or destroyer was stationed off Belize and acted as Caribbean smuard ship; she was backed up by 4 support ship. ‘Two more patol ‘boats of Souter Wasp type were commissioned in 1084, Dangriga and Tolede (P 01-02), 36.34 full oad, 20.0m, 18kts, 1-12.7mmn, 2 MG), Dangriga was deleted in 1993, Benin (ex-Dahomey) In carly 1978 the People’s Republic of Benin (Dahomey til 1975) began forming a naval force at Cotonou: its army personnel now wt about 200. The Soviet Union delivered two ‘P 4" class torpedo boats ‘and two ‘Zhuk’ lass coastal patrol craftin January 1979 with another ‘wo in September 1980, The “P 4s’ were discarded in 1990 and the ‘Zhsks’ in 1002, To patrol the country’s 75-mile coastline they have ‘been replaced by the French-built PR-3627 patrol boat Putri: 704 125fe (38m), 3okts, 140mm, 2-12.7mm MG (1x2). She was damaged on her outward joumey in’ 1988 bur was repaired and returned to service in 1991. Extant 1995, be 3 2 u ce Peery Epaes. WeaEa rawr 5) Bolivia Ap internally srfetorn country which has experienced numerous tonps, Bolivia has less cause to fear extemal than internal aggression because of her mountzinous and landlocked geographical location. Baliia has been in dispute with Chile since the early 1960s over the Rio Lanca and outlets to the Pacific. The Fueraa Naval Boiiviana with A tonl of 2600 men in 1982, increased to 5000 in 1992, operates serine (12,000 mies navigable) and lake patrol craft from bases at ‘Tiguins, Puerto Suirez, Riberalta, Trinidad, Ganramerin and Pero Vilar. A vice-admiral commands the five naval districts and most training is done in Argentina pe anspor ship Libertador Bat (900041) i operated, Acguied from Vejenalain 1977 and employed commercial ‘Nie ser transport boas. Extant 1995, Upto thiry ver patra baw operation, including about event four om Lake Teas, snl wo ex US PER M2 bows Brazil Ostofthe Second World War, the Brazilian Navy acquired the long- desire party with that of Argentina. Brazil supported the Allied war gies the Avs almost from the beginning: Albed planes patolled the South Alantic from Brazilian airfields; convoys were screened by Bazan warships: and 25.000 Brazlian troops fought in Italy. [tis fet, theefre, surprising that, beginning in 1944, the United States begin o transfer desiryer excons to Brual under Lend-Lease, Five ears eater, proposed transfer of destroyers from the United States had created « furore in Argentina: the United States was accused of Uupsestng the balance of power and so the arrangement was cancelled, By the late 1940s, the theory of parity with Argentina had been established. ‘The Braviian Navy has been the Latin American trend-setter in warship ecquisitions. This navy was the first 0 obtain the submarine, the dreadnought, and the aieraft cartier. In 1950 Brazil purchased a Galosus class carrer, wuts Vengeance, from the Admiralty for $9m, andthe sip, renamed Minos Goris, was extensively modemised. The Acquistion of the carier caused a major interservice struggle within Braz A isue was the conirol ofthe aieraft to be Bown from Minas Gers, From tse completion of her medemisation until 1963, the carer was planeless and neither President Jusecelino Kubitschek nor Dis two successors were able to resolve the problem. In 1963 the Navy: purchased six T-28 wrainers end four helicopters, but the Air Force, ‘which was resporsible fr all military aircraft, refised to let the planes be asigned to the carer, Ukimately, numerous high-ranking Air Force and Navy officals resizned. ‘The final decision was that ftxed- ‘wing aircraft operating fiom the carier would be flown by the Air Farce, and rouary-wing aircraft by the Navy. A naval air arm was formed on 26 January 1965, The significance ofthis decision was that the Navy would not control sttack aircraft and that the carrer would be excushely an ASW platiorm. Thus, once agnin, the Argentine [Nevy, with Fndipondoncia and, later, 25 de Mayo would be the most Doverflin the South Adantic ‘Baal hes taken the ereatest advantage of bi-national shipbuilding agreements of any country in Latin America. Since independence in the early nineteenth century, Brazil's struggle to develop a snip- building industry has been tenacious. One-third ofthe Brazilian leet ‘which participated in the War ofthe Triple Alliance (186% 70) was of Indigenous construction, but ftom 1890 until the 1930s, Brazil svggled to reestablish her shipbuilding industry. In December 1958, a mujer breakthrough occurred: Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries of Japan founded a new shipyard in Brazil. By 1974 the labourer and skilled workmen were Bruzilian, with a few Japanese filing technical and supervsory positions. In that year the yard BRAZIL ‘employed 3250 persons, operated the two largest drydocks in Latin America, and had already constructed 420,900gr. This, plus other ‘mantime industries attracted into Rrazl, provided che necessary industrial base for the binational agreement vo construct frigates. In 1970 Brazil and the British company Vosper Thomycroft agreed to construct sit Mk 10 frigates four of which were to be buil in England and two in Brazil. In mid-1981 Brazil ordered a modified Mark 10 frigate to be builtin Brazil. The frigate is classified as a training ship ‘The newiy established shipbuilding industry, plus the binational construction agreement, have thus allowed Brazil to begin to meet much of is own shipbuilding needs. In 1994 64,700 oficors and men (12-month conscripts, including 14,600 marines) served with the Brazilian Navy; main bases are at Rio de Janeiro, Aratu, Belem, Natal, Ladatio (river folla) and Seo Peciro (naval air arm) covering a 4655. mile coasiline and the world’s longest river system. The active fleet totalled ninety-seven warships, FLEET STRENGTH 1947 Name © Launched Disp Fate (norma) MINAS GERAIS 10.9.08 19,200; Discarded 1953, Discarded 1951 ‘Minas Geis was Wactve in the Mier yeas of her career. Sav Pals bad ot ‘been moserised in the 1980s a8 her iter had been, and she was no more than a stator guard shin from hat rime ntl her sl CRUISER Name Launched Fate RIOGRANDE 0808 "Discarded 108 DOSUL DESTROYERS - Name Taunched Tae Marae Dis lass — GREENHALGH 87.4) 3500 Dissrded 1966 MARCILIO DIAS 2027.40 1500 Discarded 1966 MARIZEBARKOS 25.124) 1500 —Dssarded 1972 ow clas ACRE ass 1340 Discrded 1974 ‘AJURICABA 303.45 IO Dcarded 1968 ‘AMAZONAS Belay 1340 sear 1973, APA aosus ioe Discarded 1964 ARAGUARY 1346 130 Dinca 194 [ARAGUAYA Bends MO isarded 1978 “Mans « Bares was fits with «Sercat SAM sjstem in 1966 a atest platform {i syer wa transferred to Maro Gro allen Samar lass uti fa tae mit 1970s “Maris e Boros with Seacat SAM ft 1968 USN 29 Gananda 1952 SUBMARINES NB 1/50 scale HUMATTA ar 1390/1884 Discarded 1951 Tap ca TAMOIO M237 62008531 Discarded 1860 62008651 Discarded 1660 26858 Discarded 1860 MINOR WARSHIPS Name Launched Disp ‘Fate (norma ‘rowigue Das dass rai BAREETO DE. Feb a5 sie Discarded 1060 DESTROYER ESCORTS. MENEZES (ec-Por) Name —~*Waunched Disp Fate FELIPECAMARAO™ Jul 42 sis Discarded 1999 Name ie Pe (ex-Popatera) ee: FERNANDES VIEIRA 11.542 S13 Diccarded 1053, BLS Capon aan (DET ops) (exPor) BABITONGA Bras 1240: iscanted 1964 HENRIQUE DIAS 25.842 Bie Discarded 1960 exer (exPap) BAEPENDL 255.43 1240 Discarded 1974 MATHIAS DE 11642 sie Discarded 1952 (exCann) Dasa 1240 Discarded 1675 ALBUQUERQUE RAURU (oe Pompano) (erty) VIDAL DE waz sue Discarded 1951 BEBERIBE 5943 1240 ——_Distarded 1968 "NEGREIROS (erHesie) a7 124 ——Dhacarded 1675 (ex-Plerine) [BENEVENTE ‘Ri Pardo submarine chaser (erChisophea) 88.43, 1240 Discarded 1904 IO PARDO, 2vitay ste Discarded 1974 —-BERTIOGA, Canwea das mitlaer: (ex Pome sass 1240 Discarded 1675 CAREDELO | 16.939 sie Discarded 1940 BOCAINA CaMocIM: 281039 5524 Discarded 1960 (ovMarn) 5943 1240 Discarded 1974 (CANANELA 221038 552 Discarded 1960 ——-BRACUI (ex-Metrm) CARAVELAS 19.39 san Discarded 1960 CARIOCA 2210385524 Dyecarded 1960 BetlS PC let ubmarine chars. GOIANA (er PO 534)23:42 sor Discarded 1952 GRAJAU (PC 123) 17.145 280 Discarded 1960 GRAUNA (ex P0561) 6.12.43, roe Dheenced 1060 — GUAIRA (oer 50 14.6043, 280 Diseanled 1952 MISCELLANEOUS GUAIARA (ex 607) 22104) 2808 Discarded 1960 Namo GUAPORE (70 554) 2618.42 20 ‘Discarded 1958 GUALPA exP0 09) 14.643 2x0 Discarded 1052 — GURUPE (er S47) 26.042 2800 Discarded 1960 Bicer unions Be US SC497 das ubmarine chasers PARNAIBA 29.37 est Extant 1995 JACUT exe 1288). "'19.3.43 95 Discarded 1951 PARAGUACU 22.1238 a0 Discanded 1072 TAGUARAO (ecSC 769) 16.2:43 95 Discarded 1981 (erVicona, JAGUARIBE 16243 95¢ Discarded 1951 {ex Fire Sats) (er SC 767, PERNAMBUCO 1910 10 Discarded 1948 JAVARL(@56 70 T1242 95t Discarded 1951 Troon sip JUNDIAL (exSC 128) 26.443 95 Daccaded 1981 ALMIRANTE. 12103333251 1992 JURUA(ee8076) ALO Descanded 1951 SALDANHA JURUENA (ex SC 769) 311242 95 Discarded 1951 Zina Saldanha Tntlly wesw four mantcd schoonce. JUTAL ext 762) 95¢ Dseaed 951 ee ee ue ‘were removed and she was refited as an oceanograpnicrscarch sap, aid down 16 November 1942 aad ‘Dac, Rotem from June 1997 19 ‘Deceer19€0 Spe received an an Bed dec, stean cotapcle meror Bx desk rng sera new fe (are equprent and rad. During -pemnaructn 2 2500KW altemating rent ster was iste current IBtoppia by four abo generator facdon: die generator. Hangar di foenions are #58 = 52t x 17 Gin Tiph (3864 «15.85 » 5.13). “The figh deck and lending gear were fined to uke aca up to DORI Minas Gers was commis fined 6 December 1060 at Rotter thes sd ave Ri de Jaeio 13 Jatuary 1961, Aap berwcen the Nay and Ai Force deared depoy- ‘net unt he mid 1960. The cox frome eichel was that the Air Face would fy te fied wing sir (cat and the Navy would Hy tebe fSpien. Miner Gat undersent = ‘aap te 1976-80, She is wed pe fauly fer ASW. Cucremly med Week 10-40mm Ct, 12) with 156-34 afar en the quad mounts ‘wo Mi (Sand one Mi 51 Fire con- foliar. SPS-A0B bas replaced SEI and he rest of the rad fe fomprscs SPSAB,SPS-4 and Ragtbooe 1402 Aircraft abou fin: op to seven SOE Trackers ‘ad ogi SHSD Sea Kings a fhowgh four Sea Kings, two Jet Raspes and coo Eero = moet ‘onipn). Cureaty the eleetonic Pochued by Bos n January 1951, the commasoned 21 Augun 1951 ‘Bugs were added andthe armoured ‘ooning tower was removed late du- Ing the Sosood Weeld Wer to balp {grove stably. The mana: de fils and catapults were remored frie o arf. The hangar the ful could aocommodae eo ha {opts wih spre pars. The neary {ut counter an high feeboard aft wot an exe hecopte iat form, Her #-5in wors in single ‘pours ant AA weapons compried wBetimm and 20-20. Barow ‘ex decommissioned in 1973 and scope Parchas by Brasil 2 Jansary 1951 tod comminionnd 6 February 1952 Sie underwent sane waren a terion as Baro. Sb dite sub- ‘antiallyffem the five ex-US. ‘Broly chs hips Latin America, Her superrucue was place closer ‘ogee ter 8-5n guns were pared inguahouses en high bases, ard she EE SC Ex-British COLOSSUS class aircraft carrier No Name Builder ‘Acquired Fate Ni) MINAS GERAIS ‘Swan Hunter, Wald 14.1256 ‘Exeane 1095 (ex-Vengeans) Cee Minas Gora e1968 ‘Brazilian Navy fit ic as flow: mdar SPS-40B, ZW Grumman $-2G Trackers; helicop- 1901. The Betiian Navy tl plans 06, cw0 SPOS, Scammer Mil, Fer- ern four to nn Agunta SIE-SA Sea consiruction of « new 35,000- rang combat data system compatble King, wo Acrospatale UH-13 Ee- 40,000t carrer capable of 28kis wth CAAIS ied ships Areruft ca urewi TH, thee Acrospaiale UH-14 which will accommodate 30-40, pcity: fied wring aurceaft — sit Super Puma Completed refit ia “modern air. EXx-US BROOKLYN class cruiser — No Name Builder ‘Acquired Fate C11 BARROSO Philbin N Ya yee 1951 BUSTA (ox Paciphia) Robert LScheina Ex-US ST LOUIS class cruiser No Name Builder Acquired Fate ©12_TAMANDARE (eS Lowi) Newport News 20151 Deled 1073 Iu sol ipod abaft she at fan- concerning helicopter operations ap- foundered off South Acs on 24 As fel Light AA comprised 28-4omm, ly to Tamandare, Tamandare was gust 1980 while under tow to 20mm, ‘The remarks for Hameo Sold for bredking up in 1980 and Tatwan 31 Although sictr-ships, these units pposcssed many diferencesexplc be by the fct thar they were com- pleted over a two-pear perod. Pura ‘nd Paraba, 28 early Hetchom, Nad Founded bridges whereas Iter wits had the angular fons, Ammament varied as lows: Pemambacn + (et), 6-3 (3.2), Heclgehog, DC racks; all others 5-Sia (5x1); 10 40mm (442, D2), Hevgehos, DC seks. All except Mat Grose had resived FRAM TI modernisation. fare Grow had 1 Seact SAM (Ix) with MZO optical director. Sereipe and Expinto Santo have VDS a6 well as standard SQS-20'3? soma FRAM I conversions, Transfer of fone ears ship, McKean (DD 784) Is Under considera, Constacas as completed Designed by Vosper Thernyeroft and designated Me 10, this handsome ‘ase is unique to the Brasiian Novy. ‘The contract between Vosper ‘Thomycrot Lad, Portsmouth, and the Brazlian government was an- nounced on 29 September 1970 fora Yale of £100%m, Under the ters, ‘our ships were to be Bait Great Briain and two in Bras with mater= inks, equipment, ard leadyard ser vices supplied by Vesper “Thomycton. These ships are com- panble in size and complexity tothe Bosh ‘Type 42, ye dhe Mie 10 2e- {uit s complement of 100 ss mea. ‘Thine shop baile in Braz required ‘much more time to complete "They are divised into t0 Hub- ‘types for ASW and general purpose duties, the later exchanging Tkara ‘sistem (called Branik in Brazi) and, NDS for SSMs and an extra gun ‘They are all fited with CAAIS action da autemacion system and Decea ECM gear Tn June 1981 the Braztion Navy ‘rdered a ining ship based on the sign of the Mc 10 Nur ran the ‘Anenal de Marnho, Rio de Jancio ‘She & is ict considerably diferent fom her near sisters Hee sation sare 23334 ight, 33450 fal ud 30 Sin oa x 4 tin x 154 Sin max 32 Ex-US FLETCHER class destroyers No Name Builder ‘Acquired Fate D338 MARANHAO (ex-Shiolh) Paget Sound NYS Laz ‘Discarded 1990 27 PARA (Gus) Bowoa Nd 5039 Dseanded 1978 28 PARAIBA (erpemnt) Boston NY (51259 Dasearded 1078 1D29 PARANA (ex-Frants) Bethlchem, eaten I 20761 carded 1082 B30 PERNAMBUCO (ee Kina) Seattle-Tacoma 20761 Diseasded 1982 D2 PIAUL(ex-Lewi Hank) Federal, Kearny 28.07 Discarded 1569 D2 SANTA CATARINA ‘Bethlehem, San Pedro 10568 Discarded 1978 (exten) Ex-US ALLEN M SUMNER class destrovers No Name Builder Acquired Fate D3 MATO GROSSO Federal, Kearay 21972 ‘Discs 1999 (ecconpon) 35 SERGIPE ‘Bethlehem, San Pedro 16773 Ban: 1905 (exJamet © Omens) 136 ALAGAOS (or Dut) Bethchers, Son Francie? 107.73 Eutan: 1995 37 RIOGRANDEDONORTE Bethlehem, San Pedro 201073 tant 1905 {ex-Sront) 138 ESPIRITO SANTO Bethlehem, San Peden 20.10.73 Retin 1905 (ox Lows) Ex-US GEARING class destroyers No Name ilder ‘Acquired Fate D2 MARGILIO DIAZ Conselidaed, Oranae 31273 Extant 1995 exes W Ticker, 125 MARIZE BARROS Consckideed, Orange saz Extanc 1995 (ex Bhnkey Bas) NITEROI class frigates Displacement: 3200 sandr 3800 fll foal Dimensions: apoft wi, 4240 oa x 43M 29 taf in max B21-Smu 128.20 13.5 x 5.6m Machinery: isha CODAG: 2 Rall-Royee Olympus gi turbines, plus 4 MTU diesels 56,000uhp + 18,000b}p = 30k (22Kes desc). Endurance 43 cys Armament: 2 Seacar SAM (23), ! kara ASW mistile L-43in, 2 4mm (2x1, 375mm Bofors ASW RL. (1x2), 6 324mm ME 32 ASWTT 243), 1 DC rack, 1 Lynx heleoper except Comningdo and Libel which have 1 extra .5in gun aft and 4 MAS Exoce: SSM instead of Thar) Sensors: Radar AWS-2, ZW-b0, RTN-I0X fe coavoh sone EDO 610, EDO TOE YDS (ot in Gonsnagan an Lateral) Complement: 200 No Name Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate a2 CONSTITUICAO Vosper T3478 154761378 Extant 1008 “Thornycrof F 41 DEFENSORA Vosper laiz72 27373 3.377 extant 1995 “Thornycrof Fg INDEPENDENCIA Arsenal de 116722074 3.079 xtant 1905 ‘Atrio, ode net 43 LIBERAL Vooer 2575 1.277 1941.78 Extane 1995 Thornycraft 40. NITEROI Vorper 8672 8.2.74 20.41.76 Extane 1995 Thorayerot F45_ UNIAo ‘Assent de 1.672 143.75 17.9.80 Extane 1995 ‘Masiho, Rio de Janeiro (131.3% 12.5% 420s 2 shats, 2 of 150 phis cadets. She was laid uct UZ), commibsioncd in 1986. Giesels = 19ks; armed with I-7émum down 18 September 1981, launched ‘The 7omm gun wis replaced by 2- ‘OTO Melara Compact: complement on 23 September 1983 andi named 40mm Rotors, eeu 187 ‘Mou shipe ese for five years in 199, nd wrved in Brac en 13 De tember 1989. All four have the feline banca. Paro and Parone Taditee SQR 15 toed aray sonar fered poor tothe tarfer Arod fia we ebvoite US 127mm.38 APU I wage guns. Para and Par nee an tomatic ASROC re Td ya. For father dee soe aver USA. A exant 1995. The Baalan Navy was abo phiming to tapi wp t0 four eS Char F Hine gided missle destoyers bt thas anced in 1993. Ineua cass design ‘Thc smal gates were designed by IbeBzan Navy wit deus AbeGeean fem Marne Techni, Fine par ordered on 15 Fobruney 1982 and the second on 9 Janvary 1996. Origialy i was plaancs © ald weve such sips and in 1980 the mune was raised to sixteen tn Pres ons four ships are ecompeted whe the Brazilian Nays looking fora new design of heer covert. V 32and V33 were feaered for completion to the [Anca de Macca upon the benk- tape of Vere in 1991. Fite feth Feranth CAAIS 450 combat thes tem and Ssab FOS-400 fie Gia stan Armament includes fo Messy Stel chat iaunchers 3s trl complae ESWECM outs ‘Rees sige proved somewhar top Iheny and the planned Valean Plana CIWS vil not be sewed tthe stem, instead single SAM Tanncher may be Bed in frure Plas to arm th later ships and re fem the fist four wits Bran de- Sion mile: (Beracada, Avioras SSALN nd FILA 20) ses shelved Thee nev ships are awsome al thon o he Nivy, especialy as tcy tie ited with # landing deck and Thar lg encuth Lys helicopter A proved Fons dass gate co beramod Baro wil hve # hall 435m longer and have higher free bel fr beter eakeping. The ship Istormeve an improved elecronics Suite and tere wil lso De some ange in mame Irkaume 13.798 [kL van Gindern Broo 23.893 CAS Tile LL an inden Ex-US GARCIA class frigaws a _ Xo Name ae Toesed Rossel Bor PARA Moma sBacomu.ce, wiser soe APA ater Dash pos rans vada bins 28788 ‘eben boy PARRA Loci SB Como, 28st BH Teel) poo miskantco Dabihe Son Francico «263.1589 edu) aa _ : _ & & Re ape tT INHAUMA class frigates Verde tancand: 1970: alll S148 in on, 2058 in pp x 37ft Sn « 2 Lin (18H sonat) 95.77m, 90m HH dor 8 on (SS) 2 akufls, CP propallemy CODOG, 1 GE LLM2500 gue eubine, 23,000shp = 27s, 2 MTU 16V 399 TBY4 desl, 7800bEp. Range 4000 a 15K EMMA Bxceet SSM, [-1 15mm Vicker Mk 8, 2-40mm Bofors (2«1),0-324mm M32 ASW TT Qe3),1 Wesland Lynx heecpter Rater Phscy AWS 4 Kelvin Hughes Type 1007, Srecontzol Selenia Ovion RTN 10X; sonar Krupp Aas ASO 4 Mod 2 162 19 offen) No Name Buller Laid down Launched Gomp Fate 30 INHAUMA ‘penal deMainha, 239.83 13.1286 12.12.89 Extent 1995 Rin de Janeio V1 JACEGUAY Amend deManchs, 15.1084 8687 2.4.91 Extant 1995 Ri de Janeio 32 JULIODENORONHA —Vercime/Arsemt 81296 15.1289 71002 Betane 1005 “de Marina 33 FRONTIN Verolme Arnal M4587 6292 Mar 1994 Extan: 1995 ‘Se Marinha ‘Four US Knox class frigates were ap- ‘rored bythe US Congress fer tant {er tothe Brazlizn Navy in 1994-95, Ships selected were listed as Herbert (FF 1055), Parson (EE 1061 Francs Hammond’ P1067) anh Daron (FF 1070), SUBMARINES Both wore sefited a Philadelphia N ‘Yo before vans milly ah a ve sear loan under MDAP. After eum {o the USN Hanae was eure ae 2 taepe Bosh units were cefited atthe Peat lacbor N'Y and eramsfered in Sep- tember 1963. They were overhauled in theextly 1970s, at whch ee they revived modern fins. Ris Grande do ‘Sul was decommissioned ip 1972 and ‘sold fr scrap June 1975. Baha was Sold to the Brazilian Museum of Naval Techaology, Santos All modernised 1948-50 under GUPPY TI programme (Ox ad a= ready received GUPPY 1). Rio Grande ard Rio de Janero were de- ‘commassioned in 1978, “The fest wo unite were ordered in 1969 and the ei in 1972. Compl tion of Tonto was delayed by a5 Jou fe She was towed to Chatham ‘Docyard where the centre 60 sc tion was replaced and she war re red. This fre caused the recbling St al Ober units then under con: Suction. They cary IS tompedoes, Britsh Mind US Mie 37 Both underwent GUPPY II! mod- femmisations in 104% followed by GUPPY'I reconstruction in 1961 2, Early in 1983 Bral decided in fa our ofthe West Geman ‘Type 200 Assign for three new submarines to bbe buit n Rio de Janek, to veplace the ealy GUPPY types, Tip 989 First boat ofthe Type 1409 (enlarged ersion of the Type 209) ordered in 1584 from German yard. Orgially five more (ovo of them to: the i Droved design) were to be ordered From Arsenal de Maria for a tal of sc boats in service by the snd of the 1996s, However only dice will Dear in Bezel. Reportedly the can: celed fourth Brasilian-hikt boat was tobe named Tecont Diving dope ' 250m, endurance 30 days and the supe ae ited with Feranti KAFS- AIO action data automation, Sperry (Mk 20 Mod? (SINS) inertial naga tion and tye Kellmorgea Mod 76 designed submarine ofthe NAC 1 ‘las placing 24204. The lant of the orginal series, Topyj may be can- ‘elle in favour ofthe new design. the Sew of whch can be laid down in 1936 34 Ex-US KNOX class frigates Ex-US GATO class submarines No Name Builder Acquired Fate S14 HUMATTA (eMule) Elect Boat Jun 1957 Rerumed 1900 S15 _RIACHVELO (oP) Elec Beat Jn 1957 BU 1958 Ex-US BALAO class submarines No Name Builder ‘Acquired Fate Ne__Neme___atider S11 RIOGRANDE DO SUL Poresnouth N Ya ‘Sep 1903 BU 075 (ex-Sand Lancs) S12 RANIA (exe) Portsmouth N Ya Sep 1903 Muscumship 1972 Ex-US GUPPY II type submarines Ne Name Builder ‘Acauined Fate Ne__Same__Buikier 0 Asguived Fete 510 GUANA BARA (ecDogish) Eker Hoat 27.72 Discarded 1083 S11 KIOGRANDE DO SUL Boston Na 13573 BU ioa {ex-Grampe) $12 BAHIA ter-Sor Lepor) Portsmouth N Yd 213.75 Discarded 1993 $19 RIODEJANEIRO (exodex) —Poctanouth N Ya a7 BU Tosi Si4 ChaRA Boston Nd 171073 Discarded 1987, (exeAmterack) BU I990 British OBERON class submarines a No Name Builder aid down Launched Comp Fate $20 HUMAITA Viken, Barow 31170 S071 18673 Fata 1005 S21 TONELEROS Veher: Barow I81171 221172 8078 Extn 1995 $22 RIACHUELO Veter Barrow 265736975. 12377 Extam 1995 S22 RACHUBLO __Veeker, Barow 265736975 12.377 Euant 19 Ex-US GUPPY III type submarines en No Name’ Builder ‘Acquired Fate S13 GOIAS G@Trmpapimy Cramp 15.1073 Discarded 1003 S10_AMAZONAS (Gris) __ Bec Boat 18.1273 Mweum 1992 S12 AMAZONAS (@rGnewisi) _ BeemeBowt 10.12.73 Mumeum 1982 ‘TUPI class (209 Type 1400) patrol submarines Displacement: 1200 surfaced; 1440 submerged Dimensions: 2008 om 208 nw 18 1.2m ¥ 6250 5m Machinery: 1 shaft disehelectnc, 4 MTU gensets 160K, 1 Siemens main electic motor 4600xhp = 21 Ste submerae, I1kts srfice/snereling. Range 40mm S0om'#200nm a wets eben ts Sfaced, Rl Armament: £533 TT bow, 16 Mle24 Tigefth Mk 1 torpedoes) Sensors: | _ Radar Thomon-CSF Calipso lls tnar Krupp Atlss CSU 8341; ESM Thomnsnn-CSF DR-4000 Complement: 3055 ee No Name ‘Bullder Laid down Launched Comp Fate $30 TUPL Howaldowerke 8389 28487 85.89 Exant 1005 Deuticne Wee, Kel 831 TAMOIO Anenalde Marika, 157.86 18.11.93 1994 Excane 1995, Rie de Janse $32 TIMaIRA ‘Ancealde Marina, 15.987 [9951996 Bualding Rio de Janeve 833 TAPAIOS Aneralde Marsha, 199319971999 Bailing Ric oe Janeiro | The sage submarine is planned st ‘a intermediate stage berwcen the ellecricwubmarce ofthe Tit Small Surface Combatants TAMANDARE (Improved Tupi) submarine 1830" surfaced 2425¢ submersed imate programme, the pane fs the bring of SSN of the S-NAC-2 iss have very high pri. These “wbmatines are to dispiace about 280020 the powerplant ito de ‘dor 50.060: for speed over 224 A prowrype nuclear eactr is being but in Sto Paulo and an ur nium ensichment plantas cpencd 1 1986. However it woud ake prod ably many years to develop and bul astccessfil SON, ever with the po AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE. VESSELS ExUS DESOTO COUNTY class sank landing ship EXUS DESOTO COUNTY class tank landing ship No Name ‘Builder Acquired Fate 6% DUQUEDE —Avcndac 15143 Bane 1995 cAXAIS (Gx-Grae Couns) Tavochet 12 Ocaber 1956, Stulcken heavy ing gear ited ExUS LST 511 class sank landing ship No Name Builder ‘Acquired G2 GARCUDAVIA Beaches, 1.27 (eOwugani—— Hinghats Gna) ‘Gia waned oa fan 21 May 1971 ate Deleed 1989 US THOMASTON class dock landing ships ‘Nene Baller Recommissioned Ingalls, Pascapoulh 28.11 80 Ingalls, Pascagoula 21.11.90 twas panned 10 bull 45001 ST, however instead wo TSleof| “US Thomsrim clas were acquied. G 30 i cx Hornmage (LSD 34) and G31 seldom LSD 39), Baal also operates the folowing Four US CU 1616 type utlty landing cra, named Guarapan (L10), Fetes (1), Cor 12), amanda (13), ak at Re de ance 514-78. ‘Tweny-cight Japanese-bilt CVPe, 1950-60, "Thin Brian but EDV?s (LCN), 1971. | Bir EDVM 25 (LCM 5) pe but at Ro de Janeiro 1992-28, _ Si"EDYM 301-306 of LCM oe. “Gh tod te panos axles b> Dimensions 210% 2a Tae mars of Indigenous design. De- 2. Soon 5.5 Geet eat chaser of mame Machinery: | sak dines 4 MTU dis pas Siemens man cc: motor and Siemens emt, Giginaty she war nemed Tow. 240bnp (5400KW)=11hes2Kes. Range 11000ne Shs surtscac40men wake tied Sein) the sats fs pots Armament: §-535n%0 TT thom, Looe fx seat due wo franca probems Sensors: Rar Thornson CSF Calon Il vonar Ads Hekuonie CSU 89/1 Reread cep Complements $0 @ en) Shin and an endorance of 5 Reece are! Re Nem Balldce Tald down Launched Comp eau Ss TAMANDARE ‘Arenal de Marisa, 1996 1958 200 Rode fren ma etter teeth SNAG-2 CLASS NUCLEAR SUBMARINES ible help of ex Soret cients, SMALL SURFACE COMBATANTS Angotura 1969 NDBU7S0 ate IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO class sag/parrol ships Displacements 91 ie ctandard, 960: fll oud Dimensions: 1834 Tin pp x 30 sin» 118 Tin max 36.01 «8.5 3.50, ‘Machinery: 2 shafts, ? Sulzer detele 2160hap = 6s. 135 fet Armamentt —1-3in, | 200mm (int) Complements 60 Class (commissioned) Angra (1955), Baiana (195), Cobia (1934), Fore de Cambra (1954), ‘quater’ (1954), peat Marmhar (1954), Ipranea (1954), Maer (1933), Paras (1955), Simoes (1955). But by Smit, Netherand Feet rugs classed by Beal a pate sip, npr! Mari serves #8 4 submarine tender and all ae equipped fr fe iging, Pennant nos between V5 and V 24. Exant 1995. The Brazilian Navy also used three US Soenoms cas tage na paral oe (CTriae R21, Tridente R 22, Trinfo R23), They wore parchaved 01947 ad now discarded, Repose Tavares 1973 PEDRO TEIXEIRA class river patrol ships Displacement: 700: sandact Dimensions 2038 Sin pp x 30 9a «Of nsx onwdbnr Las ‘Machinery: 2 shans,2 MAN diesels, 1920bhp = 16les, Rang 6800 ae lois Armament: [-d0rmm, 6.12 7mm,2 1m moras Complements 50 (6 aitcers) Class (no, launched, commissioned Bois Tessa (P20, 14.1070, 17.12.73), Rapowo Tavares (P 21, 11.672, 17.12.33), Boch unis consmacted by the Arenal de Marina, Rio de Jancto. The design is indigevows. These ships have heleuprer platform end 2 hanger ant ‘ny one LCVP. Both extant 1995 In Amazcn fotla

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