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Flyvefisken class patrol vessel - Definition and Overview

THE Flyvefisken class patrol vessels are Danish warships. The class is also known as the Standardflex 300 or SF300 class.

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Containerised weapon systems

The Flyvefisken ships are innovative in that they were built with a modular design: they have a standard hull in which containerised weapon systems can be placed. This allows them to change roles. Typically 48 hours are necessary to change roles. This enables the ships to be configured to perform these roles:

  • surveillance
  • surface combat
  • anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
  • mine countermeasures/minehunter
  • minelayer
  • pollution control

The containers measure 3.5x3x2.5 m. One container goes on the foredeck; the other 3 go on the quarterdeck behind the superstructure and funnel.

Ships in class

There are 14 ships in the class:

Name Laid down Launched In service
KDM Flyvefisken (P550)
KDM Hajen (P551)
KDM Havkatten (P552)
KDM Laxen (P553)
KDM Makrelen (P554)
KDM Støren (P555)
KDM Sværdfisken (P556)
KDM Glenten (P557)
KDM Gribben (P558)
KDM Lommen (P559)
KDM Raven (P560)
KDM Skaden (P561)
KDM Viben (P562)
KDM Søløven (P563)

Characteristics

Complement: 19-29 depending on role

Physical dimensions

  • Displacement: 480 tons full load
  • Length: 29.5 m (177.2 ft)
  • Beam: 9 m (29.5 ft)
  • Draught: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)

Propulsion

Uses combined diesel and gas engines:

  • 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine 4066 kW (5450 hp)
  • 2 MTU 16V 396TB94 diesels 4226 kW (5800 hp) (not sure if this is per engine, or together)
  • 1 auxillary GM 12V-71 diesel, 373 kW (500 hp)
  • Speed: 30 kt; range 3860 km at 18 kt

Armament

Sensors

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