28.11.2021, 08:57
Zitat:UK Sells Two Fort Rosalie-Class Replenishment Ships To Egypthttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...-to-egypt/
In a landmark deal, the UK has sold military vessels to Egypt for the first time in more than 30 years. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships, Fort Austin and Fort Rosalie, were sold by the Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA). [...] Both Royal Navy Solid Support Ships were released from service earlier this year. Their new lease of life could also support UK jobs, with negotiations under way for refurbishment work on the vessels before they are exported. [...]
Fort Austin and Fort Rosalie have helped to ensure Navy personnel all over the world have the food, ammunition and explosives they need to carry out vital operations. The sister ships have two flight decks, which means as well as traditional replenishment at sea they are also able to use helicopters to offload supplies. [...] They were commissioned with the RFA in April 1978 and May 1979 respectively. Both were decommissioned on 31 March this year. They have a full load displacement of 23,890 tons and a length of 185 meters.
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