20.07.2025, 10:30
Zum bereits 2023 von mir angesprochenen angolanischen Korvetten-Projekt - die Schiffe nehmen langsam Gestalt an (mit Bildern der Einheiten auf den Bauwerften):
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Zitat:Angolan Navy BR71 MKII Corvette Program Progresses [...]https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...rogresses/
Various published photos during the last months showcase the progress on the new BR71 MKII light corvettes being built for the Angolan Navy, simultaneously at the Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie (CMN) shipyard in Cherbourg, France, and the Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) facilities in the UAE. Some of the photos reveal a fully assembled vessel at CMN, offering intriguing insights into its configuration. [...]
Steel for the first corvette was cut in December 2023, and the hull was laid down in March 2024. Fitting out of the vessel has begun, with delivery expected in 2026, followed by the remaining ships by 2027. [...]
The ADSB 71-metre Combattante ΒR71 MK II is a significant evolution and upgrade of CMN’s proven Baynunah-class (BR71 MKI design) corvette, which is currently in service with the UAE Navy with six vessels. Designed by CMN Naval for littoral warfare, the BR71 corvette is engineered to counter air and surface threats while also excelling in surveillance missions. The company highlights it as a fast, powerful, compact, and modular warship. [...]
With a length overall (LOA) of about 71 meters and a length between perpendiculars of 62.3 meters, it features a maximum breadth of 11 meters and a depth to the main deck of 6 meters. The vessel’s full load displacement is approximately 900 tons, with a maximum draught of around 3 meters.
Performance-wise, the platform achieves a maximum speed of 30 knots (at half load) and a cruising speed of 12 knots, offering a range of 2,500 nautical miles at 12 knots cruising speed. Its fuel capacity is 100 tons, providing an endurance of 15 days, and it accommodates a crew of 50. Propulsion is powered by four MTU diesel engines located in two engine rooms, driving four Kongsberg waterjets, with two steering jets and two booster jets ensuring exceptional maneuverability and speed.
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