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![Fregatte_Mecklenburg-Vorpommern_F218[1].jpg - German frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern arrived at Portsmouth this morning and is showing on AIS. The Type 123 Brandenburg Class frigates were ordered in June 1989 to replace the Hamburg Class. The frigates are primarily tasked with anti-submarine operations, but they also contribute to anti-air defence, the tactical command of group forces and surface operations. The ships form part of the Wilhelmshaven-based 6th frigate squadron. The all-steel ship has stealth features, extra space for task group personnel and fin stabilisers. It is designed to carry two AgustaWestland Sea Lynx mk88 helicopters and a rigid inflatable boat for boarding operations.The Brandenburg class has a displacement of 4,700t fully loaded and an overall length of 138.9m. The ships have a maximum speed of 29kt using the gas turbines and 18kt using the diesel engines, with a range of 4,000nm at 18kt. The ship can accommodate 118 crew (including 19 air crew). The Dutch auxillary vessel Johan de Witt is due tomorrow.](Fregatte_Mecklenburg-Vorpommern_F218[1].jpg) |
| Visit of foreign warships | German frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern arrived at Portsmouth this morning and is showing on AIS. The Type 123 Brandenburg Class frigates were ordered in June 1989 to replace the Hamburg Class. The frigates are primarily tasked with anti-submarine operations, but they also contribute to anti-air defence, the tactical command of group forces and surface operations. The ships form part of the Wilhelmshaven-based 6th frigate squadron. The all-steel ship has stealth features, extra space for task group personnel and fin stabilisers. It is designed to carry two AgustaWestland Sea Lynx mk88 helicopters and a rigid inflatable boat for boarding operations. The Brandenburg class has a displacement of 4,700t fully loaded and an overall length of 138.9m. The ships have a maximum speed of 29kt using the gas turbines and 18kt using the diesel engines, with a range of 4,000nm at 18kt. The ship can accommodate 118 crew (including 19 air crew). The Dutch auxillary vessel Johan de Witt is due tomorrow. | 04/02/10 10:09 | |
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