NRP Corte-Real (F332)
NRP Corte-Real (F332) is a Vasco da Gama-class frigate operated by the Portuguese Navy. She was laid down by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft on 20 October 1989, launched on 22 November 1991, and commissioned on 1 February 1992. The ship is named in honor of the explorers of the Corte-Real family: João Vaz Corte-Real, Gaspar Corte-Real, Miguel Corte-Real, and Vasco Anes Corte-Real.
_participates_in_a_pass_and_review_during_the_North_Atlantic_Council_at_Sea_Day.jpg.webp) Corte-Real in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 | |
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| Builder: | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel |
| Laid down: | 20 October 1989 |
| Launched: | 22 November 1991 |
| Commissioned: | 1 February 1992 |
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| Status: | Active |
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| Class and type: | Vasco da Gama-class frigate |
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| Length: | 115.9 m (380 ft) |
| Beam: | 14.8 m (49 ft) |
| Draught: | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
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| Range: | 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
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| Aviation facilities: | Flight deck and hangar for 2 Super Lynx Mk.95 helicopters |
References
- "Fragatas – NRP Corte-Real". Marinha.pt (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 18 January 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Gardiner, R. (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships, 1947–1995. Annapolis: Conway Maritime. ISBN 9781557501325.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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