Diana-class patrol vessel
 HDMS Diana, lead ship of the class
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Diana class |
| Operators |  Royal Danish Navy |
| Preceded by | Barsø class |
| Built | 2005–2008 |
| In commission | 2007–present |
| Planned | 6 |
| Completed | 6 |
| Active | 6 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 280 t (280 long tons) |
| Length | 43.0 m (141 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 8.2 m (26 ft 11 in) |
| Draught | 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
| Complement | 9 |
| Armament | 2 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns |
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.
Design and description
[edit]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][a] 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]
Ships
[edit]| Ship | Hull number | Laid down | Launched | Completed | In service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana | P520 | 27 October 2005 | 27 March 2006 | 31 January 2007 | December 2007 | Active |
| Freja | P521 | 21 October 2005 | 29 August 2006 | 6 June 2007 | September 2007 | Active |
| Havfruen | P522 | 15 June 2006 | 29 November 2006 | 28 September 2007 | May 2008 | Active |
| Najaden | P523 | 7 September 2006 | 27 March 2007 | 18 January 2008 | December 2008 | Active |
| Nymfen | P524 | 6 December 2006 | 30 July 2007 | 30 April 2008 | May 2009 | Active |
| Rota | P525 | 9 March 2007 | 19 October 2007 | 30 April 2008 | December 2009 | Active |
Construction and service history
[edit]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
[edit]Citations
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Wertheim 2013, p. 156.
- ^ a b c Saunders 2009, p. 194.
- ^ "Structure of the Navy". Royal Danish Navy. 1 September 2020. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
References
[edit]- 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.
External links
[edit]- "DIANA-klassen (2007- )". navalhistory.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- "Navnet er Diana". archive.is. 27 May 2012. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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