07.03.2016, 15:58
Die erste von zwei sich in Bau befindlichen Fregatten vom Typ Meko A-200 für die algerische Marine ist in Dienst gestellt worden. Das Schiff hat den Namen Harrad erhalten. Eine Besonderheit des Entwurfs ist, das es anstelle eines Schornstein über gekühlte Auspuffrohre entlang der Wasserlinie verfügt und damit eine besonders geringe IR-Signatur hat.:
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Zitat:First of Two German built MEKO A-200 AN Frigate Commissioned with Algerian Navy
The first of two MEKO Frigates built by Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Kiel was officially commissioned on February 23 2016. The vessel nammed Harrad (meaning Detterent) was launched in early December 2014. Algeria ordered two frigates (with an option for two more) in March 2012. It is reported that Harrad Frigate is due to arrive in Oran in Algeria in May 2016.