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NON-NAVAL FORCES
ARAFENUA patrol craft (1992)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arafenua | DF48 | Couach, Arachon | 25.9.1992 | 1992 | wrecked 1.6.2014, stricken |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 105 |
| Length, m | 32.3 |
| Breadth, m | 6.48 |
| Draught, m | 2.00 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 16V92 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 2200 |
| Max speed, kts | 25 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 2850(16) |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
| Electronic equipment | 2x Furuno radars |
| Complement | 12 |
Project history
Medium patrol boat. Custom.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
Arafenua ran ashore 1.6.2014 in Polynesia and was never repaired.
