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Rio Damuji-class frigate

Rio Damuji-class frigate

Class of frigates of the Cuban Navy

The Rio Damuji-class frigates are the largest warships in the Cuban Navy built from former Spanish-built fishing trawlers. Built between 1975 and 1979, they are variously classed as frigates, corvettes, or offshore patrol vessels. The ships' armament consists of Styx missile launchers, 25 mm guns, and the turret of a ZSU-57-2.[1][2][3][4] Originally, three conversions were planned, the third ship being called Rio los Palacios, though likely only two were completed.[5]

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The class is named after the Damují River in Cienfuegos Province.[2]

Ships

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References

  1. [1]
    Wertheim, Eric (2013). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World, 16th Edition. United States Naval Institute. p. 151. ISBN 978-1591149545.
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    "Rio Damuji class". GlobalSecurity. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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    Sutton, H. I. "5 Unique Weapons Of Cuba's Garage-Built Navy". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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    Badri-Maharaj, Sanjay (2017-01-18). "The Decline of the Cuban Armed Forces". Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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    "MGR Rio Damuji OPV391 - IMO 7387823 - ShipSpotting.com - Ship Photos and Ship Tracker". www.shipspotting.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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