FREMM GP
FREMM GP
The Italian Navy FREMM GP (General Purpose) class frigate built by Fincantieri has been designed to carry out ASW and ASuW missions as well as delivering commandos onto enemy shores using two large Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). The propulsion plant will have a CODLAG (COmbined Diesel eLectric And Gas) configuration featuring one Avio-GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine, two electrical motors and four diesel generating units. The Italian Navy has ordered six FREMM GP frigates with the first one to be commissioned in 2013. The FREMM GP weapon system includes a 127mm (127/64) naval gun system at the bow firing Vulcano precision long-range projectiles, a 76mm Super Rapid naval gun system at the stern, 16 Aster 15 Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM) and Teseo missile system with capacity for Otomat anti-ship missile and Milas anti-submarine missile. Besides, the ship provided with the NA-25 DARDO-F fire control system, Empar multi-function radar, SAAM IT air defense system and the Sylver A-50 vertical launch system. Besides, these ships can operate two helicopters (two NH90 Caiman or 1 NH90 and 1 EH101) utilizing the aft flight deck and hangar.
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