Elli-class frigate
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The Elli-class frigates are a series of frigates operated by the Hellenic Navy. The ships are of Dutch origin and are also known as Kortenaer-class or Standard-class or S-class frigates. The first two ships (Elli and Limnos), which have lengthened hangars and different armament were built specifically for the Hellenic Navy. The remaining ships are ex-Royal Netherlands Navy S-frigates of the Kortenaer class transferred to the Hellenic Navy in the 1990s and early 2000s. These robust and reliable ships constitute the backbone of the Hellenic Navy. Elli, for which the class is named, is itself named after two famous Greek cruisers, one of which was sunk during peacetime before the Greco-Italian War.
HS Kanaris (ex HNLMS Jan Van Brakel) | |
Class overview | |
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Operators | Hellenic Navy |
Completed | 10 |
Active | 9 |
Retired | 1 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Frigate |
Displacement |
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Length | 130 m (430 ft) |
Beam | 14.5 m (48 ft) |
Draft | 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) |
Propulsion |
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Speed |
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Range | 4,700 nmi (8,700 km) at 16 knots (30 km/h) |
Complement | 185-220 Officers and Petty Officers (depending on each ship) |
Armament |
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Aircraft carried | 1-2 helicopters (1 SH-70B or 2 AB-212) |