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ANZAC frigates (1996-2006)
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Stuart 2008
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANZAC | 150 | Transfield, Williamstown | 5.11.1993 | 16.9.1994 | 18.5.1996 | in service (2019) | |
| Arunta (ex-Arrernte) | 151 | Transfield, Williamstown | 22.7.1995 | 28.6.1996 | 12.12.1998 | in service (2019) | |
| Warramunga (ex-Warumungu) | 152 | Tenix Defence Systems, Williamstown | 26.7.1997 | 23.5.1998 | 31.3.2001 | in service (2019) | |
| Stuart | 153 | Tenix Defence Systems, Williamstown | 25.7.1998 | 17.4.1999 | 17.8.2002 | in service (2019) | |
| Parramatta | 154 | Tenix Defence Systems, Williamstown | 24.4.1999 | 17.6.2000 | 4.10.2003 | in service (2019) | |
| Ballarat | 155 | Tenix Defence Systems, Williamstown | 4.8.2000 | 25.5.2002 | 26.6.2004 | in service (2019) | |
| Toowoomba | 156 | Tenix Defence Systems, Williamstown | 26.7.2002 | 16.5.2003 | 8.10.2005 | in service (2019) | |
| Perth | 157 | Tenix Defence Systems, Williamstown | 24.7.2003 | 20.3.2004 | 26.8.2006 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 3200 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 3600 |
| Length, m | 109.0 pp 117.5 oa |
| Breadth, m | 14.8 |
| Draught, m | 4.37 hull 5.99 max |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | CODOG: 1 General Electric LM-2500 gas turbine / 2 MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 30000 / 8840 |
| Max speed, kts | 27 |
| Fuel, t | diesel / gas turbine oil 423 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 6000(18) |
| Armament | 150, 151: 1 x 8 Sea Sparrow SAM (8 RIM-7P), 1 x 1 - 127/54 Mk 45 mod. 2, 4 x 1 - 12.7/90, 2 x 3 - 324 Mk 32 TT (Mk 46 mod. 5), 1 helicopter (SH-2G(A) Super SeaSprite) 152-157: 1 x 8 ESSM SAM (32 RIM-162), 1 x 1 - 127/54 Mk 45 mod. 2, 4 x 1 - 12.7/90, 2 x 3 - 324 Mk 32 TT (Mk 46 mod. 5), 1 helicopter (SH-2G(A) Super SeaSprite) |
| Electronic equipment | SPS-49(v)8, 150HC Sea Giraffe, Ceros 200, 9600-M radars, Spherion-B sonar, Sceptre-A, PST1720 ECM suites, 2x Mk 36 mod. 1 SRBOC decoy RL (with Nulka), SLQ-25 Nixie torpedo decoy, 9LV 453 Mk 3 CCS |
| Complement | 163 |
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Stuart 2008
Ballarat 2008
Project history
A contract was signed in November 1989 between Blohm & Voss and Australian Marine Engineering Consolidated (Amecon) for a variant of the MEKO 200 design. Eight were for the RAN and two for the RNZN, but an option for two more RNZN ships was not taken up. The MEKO concept permits modules to be built over a wide area, even in New Zealand, to meet local requirements for work-sharing. Were originally to have had two G.E. LM-2500 gas turbines and a maximum speed of 31.75 kts; the starboard turbine was eliminated to save money. Either diesel can drive either or both shafts.
Modernizations
2003-2004, ANZAC, Arunta: - 1 x 8 Sea Sparrow SAM; + 1 x 8 ESSM SAM (VLS, 32 RIM-162)
2004, Warramunga; 2006, Arunta; 2007, ANZAC, Parramatta; 2008, Ballarat, Toowoomba; 2009, Stuart; 2010, Perth: + 2 x 4 Harpoon SSM (8 RGM-84B), 2 x 1 - 12.7/90, 2x Toplite e/o directors
2010, Perth; 2014, ANZAC, Arunta; 2015, Warramunga, Ballarat; 2016, Parramatta, Toowoomba; 2017 Stuart: - 2 x 4 Harpoon SSM, 9600M, 150HC Sea Giraffe radars, Sceptre-A, PST1720 ECM suites, 9LV 453 Mk 3 CCS; + 2 x 4 Harpoon Block II SSM (8 RGM-84L). 2x Sharp Eye, CEAMOUNT, CEAFAR radars, 2x Vampir NG e/o systems, Petrel 5424 sonar, Centaur, Telegon-10 ECM suites, LEAD torpedo decoy, 9LV 453 Mk 3E CETRIS CCS
Naval service
No significant events.
