Corte-Real in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 | |
History | |
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Portugal | |
Builder | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel |
Laid down | 20 October 1989 |
Launched | 22 November 1991 |
Commissioned | 1 February 1992 |
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Status | Active |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Vasco da Gama-class frigate |
Displacement |
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Length | 115.9 m (380 ft) |
Beam | 14.8 m (49 ft) |
Draught | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
Propulsion |
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Speed |
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Range | 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
Complement |
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Sensors and processing systems | |
Electronic warfare & decoys | |
Armament |
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Aviation facilities | Flight deck and hangar for 2 Super Lynx Mk.95 helicopters |
NRP Corte-Real (F332) is a Vasco da Gama-class frigate operated by the Portuguese Navy. She was laid down by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft on 20 October 1989, launched on 22 November 1991, and commissioned on 1 February 1992. The ship is named in honor of the explorers of the Corte-Real family: João Vaz Corte-Real, Gaspar Corte-Real, Miguel Corte-Real, and Vasco Anes Corte-Real.
References
- "Fragatas – NRP Corte-Real". Marinha.pt (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 18 January 2018.
- Gardiner, R. (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995. Annapolis: Conway Maritime. ISBN 9781557501325.
External links
- Media related to NRP Corte Real (F332) at Wikimedia Commons
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