The OPV-80 class is a class of offshore patrol vessels that are currently operated by the Chilean Navy and Colombian National Navy. The Argentine Navy have also expressed an interest in building these ships.
 Cabo Odger
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators | |
| Planned | 7 |
| Completed | 7 |
| Active | 7 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 1,728–1,850 tons |
| Length | 80.6 m (264 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 13 m (42 ft 8 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | Maximum: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Range | 8,600 nmi (15,900 km; 9,900 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 30, up to 60 |
| Sensors and processing systems |
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| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried |
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| Aviation facilities | Hangar for a medium size helicopter |
History
editThe design of the PZM was developed by Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG, a German company to meet the Chilean Navy's requirements under the Danubio IV project. The contract for ASMAR to build the PZMs was signed on May 20, 2005, with Northrop Grumman, Sisdef (a consortium of BAE Systems and shipbuilder ASMAR) and Rohde & Schwarz participating as main subcontractors at a cost of US$54 million to be commissioned by 2012. The vessels are operated by the Coast Guard Service of the Chilean Navy and they will conduct patrol missions in Chile's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The design of the Proyecto Patrulleros de Zona Marítima is being promoted by Chile as a common platform for South American navies through the Proyecto Patrullero de Alta Mar Regional (or Regional Offshore Patrol Ship) committee.
Colombia
editColombia ordered three vessels[4] to be built at its COTECMAR shipyard in Cartagena, out of six planned until 2020.
Ships in class
edit| Name | Pennant | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilean Navy | ||||
| Piloto Pardo | 81 | 17 June 2007 | 13 June 2008 | |
| Comandante Policarpo Toro | 82 | 15 October 2008 | 30 July 2009 | |
| Marinero Fuentealba | 83 | 13 July 2012[5] | 3 April 2014[6] | 6 November 2014[7] |
| Cabo Odger | 84 | 2 July 2015 | 3 August 2016[8] | 10 August 2017[9] |
| Colombian National Navy | ||||
| ARC 20 de Julio | 46 | 24 July 2010 | 20 July 2012[10] | |
| ARC 7 de Agosto | 47 | 14 April 2012[11] | 4 September 2013[12] | 18 March 2014[13] |
| ARC Victoria | 48 | 28 December 2014 | 8 July 2017 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Wärtsilä Project Reference, December 2008,Reference Presentation". Archived from the original on 2009-02-27.
- ^ "DESA New". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07.
- ^ "Northrop Grumman Wins Contract to Supply Integrated Bridge Systems for New Chilean Navy Patrol Vessels".
- ^ "First Fassmer OPV 80 Delivered, July 2008,Press Release". Archived from the original on 2008-12-24.
- ^ "Armada de Chile | ASMAR Talcahuano inicia construcción del tercer Patrullero de Zona Marítima, OPV "Marinero Fuentealba"". Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ Higuera, José (4 April 2014). "Chile Launches Third Locally Built OPV". DefenseNews.com. Defense News Media Group. Archived from the original on April 6, 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "OPV "Marinero Fuentealba" desplegará tecnología de punta" (Press release) (in Spanish). Chilean Navy. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Bautizo y lanzamiento del OPV-84 Cabo Odger" (Press release) (in Spanish). ASMAR. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ^ "Armada cuenta con nuevo buque para reforzar los patrullajes marítimos en la zona norte" (Press release) (in Spanish). Chilean Navy. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ Armada Nacional Incorpora Patrullera ARC 20 de Julio (in Spanish)
- ^ Inicia la Construcción de la Segunda Patrullera Oceánica OPV-80, la ARC 7 de Agosto (in Spanish)
- ^ Ceremonia de bautizo y botadura del ARC 7 de Agosto (in Spanish)
- ^ "La Armada de Colombia incorpora su segundo patrullero de zona económica OPV-80 | maquina-de-combate.com". Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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