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In
1988 the Italian Navy awarded intermarine a further
contract for six minehunters, which represented
an updated version of the Lerici Class.
Two more of the same Class were added to the contract
in 1992.
The configuration,
in terms of propulsion system and combat system,
is almost the same of the Lerici Class, with slight
modifications, while the dimensions were increased
to 52.45 m. in length and the displacement to 720
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The eight minehunters of
the so-called "Gaeta Class" have been
delivered by the end of 1996.
The propulsion system and power plant is basically
the same of the Lerici Class, with engines and
Azimuth thrusters of increased power for better
performances.
The ship's displacement is approx. 720 t., and
the speed is in excess of 14 knots.
Also the Combat System is similar to that of the
Lerici Class: the Command and Control system supplied
by Datamat, integrates updated equipment, such
as the FIAR Variable Depth Sonar and the SMA SPN/728
radar.
Two Mine Disposal Vehicles are also integrated,
supplied by Consorzio Riva - Elsag (the MIN) and
Gaymarine (the Pluto). The Communication system
is made by ELMER and the armament consists of
a 20 mm. gun.
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Dimensions
(L x w) (m.) |
52.45
x 9,87 |
Guns
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20 mm |
Displacement
(t.)
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720 |
Sonar
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V.D.S. type - FIAR SQQ-14/IT
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Speed
(knots)
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14.5 |
| Radar |
S.M.A. SPN/703
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Crew
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51 |
M.D.V.
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1 Pluto
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Range
at 12 knots |
2000 nm |
M.D.V.
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1 MIN |
Engines
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n. 1 GMT
diesel engine, type BL230.8M (1460 kW) |
Precise
navigation
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Miniranger |
Propellers
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n. 1 Controllable Pitch |
| Command
and Control |
Datamat SSN-714 |
Minehunting
propulsion |
n. 3 Azimuthal Thrusters
(124 kW each) |
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