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NAVY OF ZIMBABWE (ZIMBABWE)

COASTAL FORCES

CHIPO CHEBELGIUM patrol launches (1986)

Names

KF590 Chipo Chebelgium

KF591 Mudzimundiringe

KF592 Chirovamura

KF593 Vamashayamombe

KF594 Chayamura Varwere

KF595 Chifambisa Nyore

KF596 Chiorora Mvura

KF597 Chibatanidza Matunhu

Builders

SKB Yard, ANtwerp, Belgium: KF590-597

Commissioned

1986: KF590-597

Losses

none

Transfers

none

Discarding

2000-2003: KF590-597

 

 

Displacement standard, t

 

Displacement full, t

14

Length, m

11.5

Breadth, m

3.85

Draught, m

0.65

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 Caterpillar 3208 diesels

Power, h. p.

400

Max speed, kts

22 - 25

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts)

 

Armament

small arms

Electronic equipment

none

Complement

 

Project history: GRP police craft. Are used on patrol, medical assistance and supply duties.

Modernizations: none

Naval service: No significant events.

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