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MALDONADO corvette (1954/1970)
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Maldonado 1975
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldonado (ex-Bir Hacheim) | MS33 | Bellingham SY, USA | 3.1952 | 10.1.1953 | 3.1954 // 9.1970 | stricken 1979 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 637 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 735 |
| Length, m | 50.3 wl 52.3 oa |
| Breadth, m | 10.4 |
| Draught, m | 4.00 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 1520 |
| Max speed, kts | 13 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 2400(12) |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 40/60 Mk 3 |
| Electronic equipment | SPS-53 radar |
| Complement | 70 |
Standard scale images
Maldonado 1970
Graphics
Maldonado 1975
Project history
Former French Aggressive class minesweeper. All minesweeping equipment was removed prior to transfer.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
