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D'ENTRECASTEAUX patrol vessel (1971/2004)
Photo
D'Entrecasteaux 2003
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Entrecasteaux | P674 (ex-A757) | DCN, Brest | 15.7.1969 | 30.5.1970 | 8.10.1971 // 2.2004 | retired 7.2008 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 1630 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 2350 |
| Length, m | 89.0 pp 95.7 oa |
| Breadth, m | 13.2 |
| Draught, m | 4.20 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 SACM-Wärtsilä UD33V12 diesel-generators, 2 electric motors |
| Power, h. p. | 2720 |
| Max speed, kts | 15 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 12000(12) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 12.7/90, 2 x 1 - 7.6/90, 1 helicopter (Alouette III) |
| Electronic equipment | 2x Decca 1226 radars |
| Complement | 55 + 50 passengers |
Standard scale images
D'Entrecasteaux 1980
Graphics
D'Entrecasteaux 2003
Project history
Former oceanographic vessel, armed in 2004 and used as patrol. Carried four ETRACO commando landing boats (7.85x2.74m, 400hp, 50kts, 14commandos).
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
