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ex-SIRIUS patrol boats (1970/1975)
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sister-boat Arcturus 1972
Ships
| Names | Builders | Completed | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(ex-Sirius) (ex-Vega) |
Arsenal do Alfeite, Portugal: (ex-Sirius), (ex-Vega) |
1970 // 1975: (ex-Sirius), (ex-Vega) |
None |
none |
late 1980s: (ex-Sirius), (ex-Vega) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 23 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 28 |
| Length, m | 19.1 wl 20.7 oa |
| Breadth, m | 4.63 |
| Draught, m | 1.22 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Cummins diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 450 |
| Max speed, kts | 15 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 4 |
| Electronic equipment | radar |
| Complement | 7 |
Graphics
sister-boat Arcturus 1972
Project history
Former Portuguese boats of Bellatrix class, served on the Lake Nyasa.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
