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SPANISH NAVY (SPAIN)

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SERVIOLA patrol ships (1991-1992)

Serviola 2000

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Serviola P71   Bazán, Ferrol 17.10.1989 10.5.1990 22.3.1991 in service (2019)
Centinela P72   Bazán, Ferrol 19.1.1990 30.10.1990 24.9.1991 in service (2019)
Vigía P73   Bazán, Ferrol 30.10.1990 12.4.1991 24.3.1992 in service (2019)
Atalaya P74   Bazán, Ferrol 14.12.1990 22.11.1991 29.6.1992 in service (2019)

 

Displacement standard, t

820

Displacement full, t

1150

Length, m

63.0 wl 68.7 oa

Breadth, m

10.4

Draught, m

3.40

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 MTU-Bazán 16V956 TB91 diesels

Power, h. p.

7500

Max speed, kts

20

Fuel, t

diesel oil 247

Endurance, nm(kts)

8000(12)

Armament

1 x 1 - 76/50 Mk 26, 2 x 1 - 12.7/90, helicopter deck

Electronic equipment

P71: Decca 2459, Decca 2690 radars, Alcor-C e/o director, ULQ-13 ECM suite, Hispano Mini CCS

P72, 74: Decca 2459, Decca 2690 radars, MSP4000 e/o director, Hispano Mini CCS

P73: Decca 2459, Decca 2690 radars, Alcor-C e/o director, Hispano Mini CCS

Complement

42

Project history: Ordered in 1989 for use as offshore patrol vessels. A planned fifth unit was not ordered. Design based on the Águila class for the Mexican Navy. Originally referred to as the Milano class while under construction. Platform for an AB-212-sized helicopter but no hangar. Carry two rigid inflatable inspection boats and have three 80-m³/hr firefighting pumps. The 76mm gun, from surplus stocks, is controlled by an Alcor-C optronic director or locally.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Atalaya 2003

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