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ELEPHANT patrol ship (2012)
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Elephant 2012
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant | S11 | Wuchang, Wuhan, China | 27.1.2011 | 12.2011 | 7.9.2012 | in service (2020) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 2580 |
| Length, m | 97.0 pp 108.0 oa |
| Breadth, m | 14.0 |
| Draught, m | 4.50 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Caterpillar C280-16 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 12510 |
| Max speed, kts | 22 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 6000 |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 37/63 type 76 modified, 2 x 2 - 14.5/93, helicopter deck |
| Electronic equipment | Furuno 2137S, Furuno 2127, type 347G1 radars |
| Complement | 60 + 90 passengers |
Standard scale images
Elephant 2015
Graphics
Elephant 2012
Project history
Used for patrol duties, training and as cargo\personnel transport, able to accommodate 90 students or troops, As alternative can carry 6 armoured vehicles and 6 modular containers on deck.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
