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<i>Diana</i>-class patrol vessel

Diana-class patrol vessel

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The Diana class, also known as the Minor Standard Craft Mk II, are a class of six patrol boats in service with the Royal Danish Navy. Built by Faaborg Værft A/S, the ships displace 280 tonnes (280 long tons) and have a maximum speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) knots. The class was intended to replace the aging Barsø class of patrol boats. The lead ship of the class, HDMS Diana, entered Danish service in 2007. The Diana-class vessels were initially tasked with fisheries protection, patrol and search and rescue but are currently tasked with international and combat operations.

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Design and description

The Diana class, also known as the Minor Standard Craft Mk II, are a series of patrol vessels constructed of glass reinforced plastic. They measure 43.0 metres (141 ft 1 in) long with a beam of 8.2 m (26 ft 11 in) and a draught of 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in). They are powered by two MTU 16V396 TB94 diesel engines turning two shafts with controllable pitch propellers creating 2,100 kilowatts (2,816 bhp). This gives the patrol vessels a maximum speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph).[1][lower-alpha 1] The ships mount two 12.7-millimetre (0.50 in) machine guns and have a complement of 9, with accommodation for 15 total.[1][2] The Diana-class patrol vessels each have space for a StanFlex container, allowing for quick mission re-configuration.[1]

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Construction and service history

The class was ordered from Faaborg Værft A/S on 3 December 2004, with the hull, superstructure and machinery constructed by Kockums at their yard in Karlskrona, Sweden.[2] Upon entering service, the Diana-class patrol vessels were used for fisheries protection, patrol and search and rescue.[1] The six vessels of the Diana class are assigned to the Royal Danish Navy's 2nd Squadron, which is tasked with international and combat operations.[3]

Notes

  1. Saunders states the vessels have a draught of 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in) and a maximum speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) and the engines create 2,000 kW (2,700 hp).[2]

Citations

  1. [1]
    Wertheim 2013, p. 156.
  2. [2]
    Saunders 2009, p. 194.
  3. [3]
    "Structure of the Navy". Royal Danish Navy. 1 September 2020. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.

References

  • Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2009). Jane's Fighting Ships 2009–2010 (112th ed.). Alexandria, Virginia: Jane's Information Group Inc. ISBN 978-0-7106-2888-6.
  • Wertheim, Eric, ed. (2013). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World (16th ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9-7-815911-4954-5.
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