The Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel (PPA) is a highly flexible ship lhat can accomplish multiple functions. from patrol with sea rescue capability to Civil Protection operations, and - in ils most highly cquipped version - act as a first line combatant. The ship can hâve different combat System configurations: starting from a “light" version for the patrol task, integrated for self-defence, to a “fuU“ version, cquipped for a complété defence ability. The vessel is also capable of operating high-speed vessels such as RHIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) up to 11 meters long, through its latéral crânes or its hauling ramp located astern.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Length overall
abt. 143.00 m
Length between perpendiculars
133.00 m
Beam
16.50 m
Depth
10.50 m
Speed (max/range)
32/15 kn
Range
5,000 nm
Endurance
30 days
Crew
171 people
ENERGY AND PROPULSION SYSTEMS
Propulsion system
CODAG CC (2 x DE + 1 TAG/2 x FCPP)
Generating sets
4 + 2 Shaft Generators / Electric Motors
HELO CAPABILITIES
Flight deck
for SH90 or EH101
Hangar
for 2 SH90 or 1 EH101
COMBAT SYSTEM
1 Cockpit Control System
1 Internal Networking System
1 Combat Management System (CMS)
1 Integrated Int/Ext Communication System
1 Integrated Navigation System
2 Navigation Radars
1 Dual Band (C-X) Radar
1 IFF Interrogator/Transponder System
1 IR Surveillance System (2 turrets)
2 Secondary Caliber Guns - 25 mm
2 Long Range Acoustic Devices
1 EW System (RESM/CESM)
1 Fire Control System (ADT)
1 Quick Point Device System
1 Surface Anti Air Missile SAAM-ESD System
1 Anti-Ship Missile System TESEO*
1 Main Caliber Gun - 127 mm – Vulcano
1 Medium Caliber Gun - 76 mm SP - Davide