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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
NEW ZEALAND
ESCORTS
OTAGO patrol ships (2010)
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Wellington 2013
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago | P148 | Tenix, Williamstown, Australia | 16.12.2005 | 18.11.2006 | 18.2.2010 | in service (2019) | |
| Wellington | P55 | Tenix, Williamstown, Australia | 21.11.2006 | 27.10.2007 | 10.5.2010 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 1600 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 1900 |
| Length, m | 77.6 pp 85.0 oa |
| Breadth, m | 14.0 |
| Draught, m | 3.60 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 MAN 12RK280 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 14680 |
| Max speed, kts | 22 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 8500(12) |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 25/87 DS-25M Typhoon, 2 x 1 - 12.7/90, 1 helicopter (SH-2G Super SeaSprite) |
| Electronic equipment | 2x nav. radars, EOSS e/o system, mine avoidance sonar, WARRLOCK ECM suite |
| Complement | 45 + 38 passengers |
Standard scale images
Otago 2010
Graphics
Wellington 2013
Project history
Class of two OPVs was ordered in 2004 as part of Protector program to replace two 'broad-beam Leander' class frigates Wellington and Canterbury. Enhanced design of Irish Eithne class. Built under merchant standards. Ice-strengthened. Each has 2 7.75m fast RIBs.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
