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DROM AFRIKHA I coastal minesweepers (1940s/1948)
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Drom Afrikha 1
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 דרום אפריקה [Drom Afrikha 1] | Sh27 | 1940s // 1948 | stricken early 1950s | ||||
| 2 דרום אפריקה [Drom Afrikha 2] | Sh29 | 1940s // 1948 | stricken early 1950s |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 300 |
| Length, m | 40.0 |
| Breadth, m | 7.60 |
| Draught, m | 3.90 |
| No of shafts | 1 |
| Machinery | 1 VTE, 1 boiler |
| Power, h. p. | 500 |
| Max speed, kts | 10 |
| Fuel, t | |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 76/40 HA/LA Mk IX, 1 x 1 - 20/70 Mk III, 2 DCT |
| Electronic equipment | none |
| Complement |
Graphics
Drom Afrikha 1
Project history
Minesweepers converted from whale-catcher hulls. Bought in South Africa.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
