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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MINE WARFARE SHIPS
FRIGATEBIRD minesweeping boats (1988)
Ships
| Names | Builders | Commissioned | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CT-21 Frigatebird CT-22 Albatross |
Princess Yachts, Tacoma: CT-21, 22 |
1988: CT-21, 22 |
none |
none |
1998: CT-21, 22 |
100 - 1000 t displacement/ BRT tonnage vessels
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 20 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | |
| Length, m | 17.1 |
| Breadth, m | 5.18 |
| Draught, m | 1.22 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 6-71 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 330 |
| Max speed, kts | 12 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 750(12) |
| Armament | none |
| Electronic equipment | Raytheon 1220 radar, Type 3010 sonar |
| Complement | 9 |
Project history
Prototypes for COOP (Craft of Opportunity Programme), resembled small plastic-hulled flush-decked fishing boats. They were intended to training reservists and were designated as 'CT' (COOP Trainers).
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
