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ENGADINE helicopter support ship (1967)
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Engadine 1980
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engadine | K08 | 500 | Robb, Leith | 9.8.1965 | 16.9.1966 | 15.12.1967 | sold 2.1990 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 9000 |
| Length, m | 129.3 |
| Breadth, m | 17.8 |
| Draught, m | 6.70 |
| No of shafts | 1 |
| Machinery | Sulzer diesel |
| Power, h. p. | 5500 |
| Max speed, kts | 14.5 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 6 helicopters (4 Wessex, 2 Wasp) |
| Electronic equipment | 3x radars |
| Complement | 77 |
Standard scale images
Engadine 1977
Graphics
Engadine 1980
Project history
Intended for training of helicopter crews in deep water operations.
Modernizations
1980s: + 2x Corvus decoy RL
Naval service
No significant events.
Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
