tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30644627518335911822024-03-19T11:15:33.835+01:00Combat Fleets Of The WorldA review (hopefully serious) of the 60 largest navies of the worldMike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-48072453385927489302012-08-21T13:11:00.001+02:002012-08-21T13:11:45.774+02:00Future of the Croatian Navy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Croatian Fleet Review by <cite class="user">"Per Nordenberg", thank you ;)</cite></i> </div>
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<b style="color: red;">Cartography</b><br /><b style="color: #6aa84f;">Coastline: </b><br />3,127 NM at the Adriatic Sea with 1,100 offshore islands.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">Personnal Strength:</b><br />2009: 1,850 (620 officers)<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">Coast Defence: </b><br />Three mobile RBS 15 batteries on trucks (likely to be decommissioned due to lack of funds). <br />10 coastal artillery batteries.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">2 Submersibles: </b><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">2 R-2 Mala class</b><br />2-man swimmer delivery vehicles [LDW], 1,4 tons, 4,9 meters.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">0 (2-4 planned) corvettes:</b><br />2-4 MEKO type planned for service by 2015, up to 120 meters (to replace the two Kralj class).<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">5 missile boats:</b><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">2 Kralj </b><br />(RTOP
11 Kralj Petar Kresimir IV, RTOP 12 Kralj Dmitar Zvonimir), 382 and 390
tons resp. fl, 54+ meters, commissioned in 1992 (11) and 2001 (12)
resp., overhaul and engine replacement in 2011, to be replaced by two
new corvettes in mid 2010's.<br /><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">2 Helsinki</b><br />(RTOP 41 Vukovar, RTOP
42 Dubrovnik), 300 tons fl, 45 meters, originally commissioned as Oulu
and Kotka in the Finnish navy in 1985-86, decommissioned in 2007,
transferred and recommissioned in 2009, have some ASW capability as
well.<br /><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">1 Konçar</b><br />(Šibenik), 264 tons fl, 45+ meters, originally
commissioned in the Yugoslavian navy in 1978, recommissioned in 1991,
has been overhauled with new turbine engines and radars, to remain in
service until 2018-20.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">4 (+ 6-10 planned) patrol boats:</b><br />(6-10 planned locally built with first launch late 2013, 40 meters.)<br /><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">4 Mirna (type 140)</b><br />(OB-01
Novigrad, OB-02 Šolta, OB-03 Cavtat, OB-04 Hrvatska Kostajnica), 142
tons fl, 32+ meters, commissioned in 1982-85, modernized in 2007-09 with
new radars and raiding boats, display new coast guard markings.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">2 Landing Craft Tank</b><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">2 Cetina (Silba) [LCT/ML]</b><br />(DBM 81 Cetina, DBV 82 Krka), 880 tons fl, 49+ meters, commissioned in 1993 and 1995 resp., can be used for minelaying.<br /><br />4 Landing craft<br /><b style="color: #38761d;">3 type 21 [LCVP]</b><br />(DJB 103, DJB 104, DJB 107), 38 tons fl, 21+ meters, built in 1987-88.<br /><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">1 type 22 [LCVPF]</b><br />(DJC 106), 42 tons fl, 22+ meters, built in 1987.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">1 Inshore Minehunter </b><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">1 MPMB</b><br />(LM 51 Korcula), 173 tons fl, 25+ meters, commissioned in 2007.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">2 Training Ships</b><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">1 Moma (project 861) [AX]</b><br />(BS
72 Andrija Mohoroviçiç), 1,514 tons fl, 73+ meters, originally
commissioned in 1972 as a survey vessel, used as the Naval Academy
training ship.<br /><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">1 Spasilac [ASR]</b><br />(BS 73 Faust Vrançiç), 1,590
tons fl, 55+ meters, former salvage ship now employed as a training and
command unit, refitted in 2005.<br /><br /><b style="color: red;">1 Transport</b><br /><b style="color: #38761d;">1 PT 71 type [AKL]</b><br />(PT 71), 710 tons fl, 46+ meters, built in 1953, refitted in 2007.<br /><br /><i>The
Croatian navy while being very small obviously have high ambitions with
new highly capable corvettes and locally built patrol boats planned for
the near future, but lack of funds might result in further delays or
even cancellation. Much equipment is of Soviet or Yugoslavian origin or
design, which has proved to difficult to even maintain.</i></div>
Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-71938897613960226882012-03-18T18:21:00.009+01:002012-03-18T18:27:05.061+01:00The "Bulk" of this blog now completed<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRfQq2BH7IgV3F7WbjmO144ZKppdV2TQSu3s2dVxHzRRw0CZUP3DsptTW9_pjGL7MhVqoDmqJE_UGu1ZdZNAxoyjATaXMmkTD4T9IdJv4aUzXn6Hk-Eh-vKHBOF-X3Ray_zibl1qmDV7l/s1600/800px-WhoiEezMap.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRfQq2BH7IgV3F7WbjmO144ZKppdV2TQSu3s2dVxHzRRw0CZUP3DsptTW9_pjGL7MhVqoDmqJE_UGu1ZdZNAxoyjATaXMmkTD4T9IdJv4aUzXn6Hk-Eh-vKHBOF-X3Ray_zibl1qmDV7l/s200/800px-WhoiEezMap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721289019215515586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">Hi Warships Fan's ;)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">Now I have</span> <span class="hps">finished</span> <span class="hps">the "bulk</span>" <span class="hps">of this blog.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">After writing</span> <span class="hps">reviews </span><span class="hps">of the sixty</span> <span class="hps">largest</span> <span class="hps">navies</span> <span class="hps">of the world, u</span><span class="hps">nfortunately</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">due to a</span> <span class="hps">"growing lack of time</span>"...<span class="hps">,</span> <span class="hps">I can not</span> <span class="hps">make a full worldwide "Fleet Reviews"</span> <span class="hps">(220 countries</span><span>,</span> hundreds of naval organisations: State Navies, Coast-Guard, Maritime Police...<span>)</span><span>.</span></span><br /><br style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"> <span class="hps">So now</span> <span class="hps">my main goal</span> <span class="hps">will</span> <span class="hps">be</span> <span class="hps">to update</span> <span class="hps">this blog & these "Fleets Reviews"</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="hps">FUTURE OF THE SMALLEST NAVIES</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="hps">...ANY HELP WAS GREATLY WELCOMED !!!</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">If you have</span> <span class="hps">some favorite small</span> <span class="hps">navies</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">feel free for you to </span><span class="hps">write</span> <span class="hps">the</span> <span class="hps">corresponding</span> <span class="hps">review</span><span class="">,</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">promised</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">I'll put your</span> <span class="hps">work on my blog</span></span><br style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><br style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">Here is the list</span> <span class="hps atn">(</span><span class="">not exhaustive)</span> of the small navies <span class="hps">missing</span> <span class="hps">on this blog. </span></span><br /><br style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">AMERICA:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- All "inland" navies (Bolivia, Paraguay...)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama, Jamaica, Dominican Republic......</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">AFRICA:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- All "inland" navies (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe...)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- All small "Black" navies (From Mauritania to Namibia; From Mozambique to Eritrea......)</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-weight: bold;">EUROPA:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- All "inland" navies (Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Belarus...)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Malta.....</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">ASIA/PACIFIC:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- All "inland" navies (Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan...)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- Bangladesh, Burma...</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">- All small Pacific States</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span><br /></span></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-20043158797574078432012-03-08T18:30:00.009+01:002012-03-08T20:07:59.046+01:00Future of the Nigerian Navy<div face="arial" style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5SzZttxSlko1n4henlgtGg7de-IFclhmg6H1hEfdGjiCthpPuFaqcBXvhIoDQPwQfUl5q5qijJwq869Hi9qmkqGPx9hYEAM32z8UbISu3AR3NTfzo_K75qK4OuCcnYYxFh_3q2dP6dfF/s1600/320px-Naval_Ensign_of_Nigeria.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5SzZttxSlko1n4henlgtGg7de-IFclhmg6H1hEfdGjiCthpPuFaqcBXvhIoDQPwQfUl5q5qijJwq869Hi9qmkqGPx9hYEAM32z8UbISu3AR3NTfzo_K75qK4OuCcnYYxFh_3q2dP6dfF/s200/320px-Naval_Ensign_of_Nigeria.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717580431864443426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">In bad shape...</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cartography: </span><br />Of the entire Nigerian land aera, only 1,4 % were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 853 km; A EEZ of<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea"> 216,789</span> <small>km<sup>2</sup></small> claimed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght:</span> 8000 (included Coast Guard).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Naval Bases:</span> Warri; Port Harcourt; Sapele.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Frigates:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Aradu</span><br />(Aradu). 3300 tons, 125+ meters (German Meko 360 H1 frigate design). Commissioned by 1982.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Thunder</span><br />(Thunder). 3200+ tons, 115 meters (ex US Hamilton late 1960's Cutter). Transferred by 2011.<br /><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Corvettes:</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Enymiri</span><br />(Enymiri). 680/780 tons, 126 meters. Commissioned by late 1970's, now likely unserviceable ?<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fast Attack Missiles Crafts:</span><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 to 3 Combattante IIIB</span><br />(1 Ayam still active ?, 2 others units likely unserviceable: Siri, Ekun). <br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ekpe</span><br />(Damisa). 57 meters (german FPB 57 fast patrol boat). 2 others units maybe already retired ? (Ekpe, Agu).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Manta</span><br />17 meters (Singapore built)<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">In Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 ? Shaldag Mk 2</span><br />24+ meters (Israeli built). Commissioned by 2009/2010.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">15 Defender RB-S</span><br />2+ tons, 8+ meters (US Defender SAR crafts)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mine Warfare Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Ohue</span><br />(Ohue, Barama). (modified Italian Lerici MCM design).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Amphibious Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ambe (LST)</span><br />(Ambe or Ofiom still operationnal ?). German built.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Others Auxiliary Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Training ship/presidential yacht</span><br />(Amariya)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Balsam (ex US buoy tenders)</span><br />(Kyanwa, Ologbo, Nwamba, Obula). 1000 tons, 55 meters (ex 1940's US type C buoy tender).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NIGERIAN COAST GUARD (PORT SECURITY POLICE): 2000</span><br />60 small patrol Crafts/RHIB, uncertain data ?<br />5 small (rivers ?) amphibious crafts, uncertain data ?<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NIGERIAN NAVAL AVIATION</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters:</span><br face="arial">- 3 A-109E Power (Utility)<br />- 2 AB/AW- 139 (SAR)<br />- 2 Lynx Mk 89 (SAR, unserviceable, likely already retired)<br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (<span style="font-style: italic;">or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts</span>), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-82291088660145186262012-03-07T20:50:00.007+01:002012-03-07T20:55:46.036+01:00Future of the Algerian Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXidR4AuvIQKw9aPR5avRmWffkFNNxVAv-yFEt9i8xMrd0jJQHRPKmnKzbfM7FNqWCau3mo_Wf1kXv7kgCmt0_YfO2gFeUKmLnVqbEqRYPMfo-kDfXHWtxLy4VdW5hSO7LFO7kH2WjMy_C/s1600/320px-Naval_Ensign_of_Algeria.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXidR4AuvIQKw9aPR5avRmWffkFNNxVAv-yFEt9i8xMrd0jJQHRPKmnKzbfM7FNqWCau3mo_Wf1kXv7kgCmt0_YfO2gFeUKmLnVqbEqRYPMfo-kDfXHWtxLy4VdW5hSO7LFO7kH2WjMy_C/s200/320px-Naval_Ensign_of_Algeria.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717245218815019042" border="0" /></a><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Toward a progressive modernisation</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ></div><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Cartography:</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Of the entire Algerian land aera, water surface (Rivers/Lakes) was negligible. Coastlines: 998 km; A EEZ of</span><span style="font-family: arial;" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea"> 128,865</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><small style="font-family: arial;">km<sup>2 </sup></small><span style="font-family:arial;">claimed.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Personnal Strenght:</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />6000 (included 500 officers)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Naval Bases: </span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Mers El Kebir; Algiers; Annaba; Jibel</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">+/- 2 Light Frigates/Corvettes</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Up to 2 Tigr</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">2000 tons, Ordered by 2011, to be commissioned by 2015.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 Mourad Rais</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Mourad Rais, Rais Kellik, Rais Korfu). 1500+ tons (Russian Koni corvette). Commissioned by 1980/1984.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Submarines</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Up to 2 Rais Hadi Slimane/Improved Kilo</span><br style="font-family:arial;">To be commissioned in the following years<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Rajs Hadi Mubarek/Kilo</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Rajs Hadj Mubarek, El Hadj Slimane). 3000 tons (Russian Project 887EKM Kilo). Commissioned by 1987/1988.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">3 Corvettes</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 Rais Hamidou</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Rais Hamidou, Salah Rais, Rais Ali). 675 tons (Russian Nanuchka II design). Commissioned by 1980/1982.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Fast Attack Missiles Crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">9 Osa II</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652). 240 tons. Commissioned by 1976/1980.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Osa I</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(641, 642). 200+ tons. Commissioned by 1967.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Status of these ageing crafts highly uncertain....</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Off Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 Djebel Chenoua</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Djebel Chenoua, El Chihab, El Kirch). 550 tons. Commissioned by 1988/1995.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >El Idrissi (Survey Ship)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(El Idrissi). 540 tons (Japanese built). Commissioned by 1980.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">11 Kebir</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(El Djari, El Kechef, El Morakeb, El Moukadem, El Moutarid, El Rassed, El Saher, El Wafi, El Yadekh). 250 tons. Commissioned by 1982/1986.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Amphibious Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Up to 1 Improved San Giorgo</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Ordered by 2011, to be commissioned by 2014.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Polnochny B (LSM)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(471). 800 tons. Commissioned by 1976.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Kalaat Beni Hammed (LST)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kalaat Beni Hammed, Kalaat Beni Rached). 2100+ tons. Commissioned by 1984.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Auxiliary Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Daxin (Training)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">El Mourafik (Salvage Ship)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(El Mourafik). 1000 tons</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">ALGERIAN COAST GUARD (500)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Patrol Crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 Baglietto</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">7 El Mouderrib</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 El Mounkid</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">20 Ocea FPB-98</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">100 tons, 31+ meters, commissioned by 2008/2011.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">ALGERIAN NAVAL AVIATION</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Aircrafts:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 C-295 Persuader (Maritime Patrol), commissioned by 2011.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;" face="arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Helicopters:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 5 Ka-31 (ASW), commissioned by 1997</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 6 AW-101 (SAR), commissioned by 2011</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Super Lynx Mk 130 (ASW), commissioned by 2011</span><br style="font-family: arial;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (<span style="font-style: italic;">or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts</span>), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-51066576294311557782012-03-06T19:50:00.008+01:002012-03-06T20:44:50.490+01:00Future of the Egyptian Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD7V6q9GZk-rSWO3MCNPXu2Y1lkYj_FNAoDzumJgbIyug4vI1JXSd1D2wXQA7Cr5mjfi-_xhVJ9L0Ws1WyyfQmiIsn_3NiAePaxNIDKzLLtyOMSQ_NSkRQgnb_HIvuQBYj0U22dgsFGGt/s1600/320px-Naval_Ensign_of_Egypt.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD7V6q9GZk-rSWO3MCNPXu2Y1lkYj_FNAoDzumJgbIyug4vI1JXSd1D2wXQA7Cr5mjfi-_xhVJ9L0Ws1WyyfQmiIsn_3NiAePaxNIDKzLLtyOMSQ_NSkRQgnb_HIvuQBYj0U22dgsFGGt/s200/320px-Naval_Ensign_of_Egypt.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716871545107814482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Between different paths...</span><br style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Cartography:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Of the entire Egyptian land aera, only 0,632 % were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 2900 km; A EEZ of</span><span style="font-family: arial;" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea"> 261,824</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><small style="font-family: arial;">km<sup>2 </sup></small><span style="font-family: arial;">claimed.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Personnal Strenght: </span><span style="font-family: arial;">18 500 (8500 regular (included 2000 coast-guard) and 10 000 conscript)) + 14 000 reserve).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Naval Bases: </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Alexandria; Port Said; Mersa Matruh; Port Tewfig; Safaqa; Hurghada; Suez; Al Ghardaqah. </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">+/- 6 Frigates:</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 Oliver Hazard Perry</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Sham El Sheik, Toushka, Mubarak, Taba). 4100+ tons, 138 meters (ex US O.H.Perry 1980's frigates). Transferred by 1998.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Knox</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Dumyat, Rasheed). 4200 tons, 134 meters (ex US Knox late 1960's frigates). Transferred by 1994.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">+/- 4 Corvettes/Light Frigates</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Najm El Zapher</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Najim El Zafir, Al Nasser). 1400/1900+ tons, 103+ meters (Chinese type 053 frigates).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 El Suez</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(El Suez, Aboukir). 1200/1400+ tons, 88+ meters (Spanish 1970's Descubierta light frigate design). Commissioned by 1984.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">0 to 4 Submarines</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 ? Roméo</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(831, 842, 852, 858). 1300/1700 tons (early 1980's Chinese Roméo built). Now obsolete & ageing units, very likely unserviceable/unreliable.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Fast Attack Missiles Crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Up to 4 Ambassador Mk-III</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">500+ tons, 60+ meters (US 2000's FAC design). To be commissioned by 2013+</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 to 9 Osa-I</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?, likely unserviceable/unreliable crafts ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">5 Tiger (Type 148)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">260+ tons, 47 meters (ex early 1970's German Type 148 FAC). Transferred by early 2000's.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">6 Ramadan</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Ramadan, Khybar, El Kadesseya, El Yarmouk, Badr, Hetteen). 300+ tons, 52 meters. Commissioned by 1981+</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 October</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(785, 787, 789, 791). 80+ tons, 25+ meters (late 1970's design derived from the late 1950's Russian Komar FAC design). </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">4 to 6 ? Hegu</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(609, 611, 613, 615, 617, 619 ?). 75/79+ tons, 27 meters (Chinese Type 024 PB).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Off Shore/Mid Shore Patrol Boats</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 to 8 ? Hainan (ASW coastal crafts)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Al Hadi, Al Gatar, Al Saddam, Al Salam). maybe 4 others in reserve ?. 390+ tons</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">6 Shershen</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">170 tons, 34 meters (Russian built). Transferred by 1967/1968</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 Shangai II</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">130+ tons, 38+ meters (chinese built).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Medium Amphibious Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 Polnocny A (LSM)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">800 tons (polish built).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">9 Vydra (LCU)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">600 tons.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Mine-Warfare Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 to 6 ? Assiout</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Gharbeya, Daqahleya, Bahareya, Sinai, Assiout ?). 560+ tons, 58 meters (Russian 1950's T-43 MCM).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 or 4 Yurka</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Aswan, Giza, Sohag). 460 tons.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Osprey</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">800/900 tons, 57+ meters (ex US Osprey MCM).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">3 Dhat Al Sawari</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Dhat Al Sawari, Navarine, Al Burullus). 200+ tons, uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Auxiliary Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Safaga (Survey ships)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Safaga, Abu El Ghosn). 160+ tons (US Swiftships type ?).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">6 Okhtenskiy (Ocean Tugs)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Al Meks, Al Agami, Antar, Al Dikhila, Al Iskandarani, Al Kahira). 950 tons, 47+ meters.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">7 or 8 Toplivo II (Coastal Tankers)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Aida 4, Maryut, Al Furat, Al Nil, Ekdu, Atbarah, Aida 3, Al Manzalla).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Shalatein or Shaledin (tanker ?)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Ex German Luneberg class ?, uncertain data ?)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Halaib (tanker ?)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Halaib). (ex German Westerwald class ?, uncertain data ?)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Training Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 El Fateh</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(El Fateh). 2500 tons, (ex 1940's British destroyer)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Intisar</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Intisar). 500 tons, uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">El Kousseir (Training Yacht)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(El Kousseir). 1000 tons, uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">El Horreya <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(Training Yacht)</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">(El Horreya). 3700+ tons, uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Tariq</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Tariq). 2000 tons, (ex British 1940's sloop).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">EGYPTIAN COASTAL DEFENCE</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Coastal Missile Battery: </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- Some SSC-2B Samlet.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- Up to 6 Mk 2 Otomat</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Coastal Artillery:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some 100mm, some 130mm (SM-4-1), 152mm</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">EGYPTIAN COAST GUARD (2000)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Mid-Shore Patrol Crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">5 Nisr</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">21 Timsah</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">7 to 9 Swiftships</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Off-Shore Patrol Crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">9 Type 83</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">6 Crestitalia</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">12 Sea Spectre Mk III</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">12 Petersen ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Maybe others various small crafts, uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">EGYPTIAN NAVAL AVIATION:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Aircrafts:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 Beech 1900C (Martime Patrol).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Helicopters:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- 5 SA-342 Gazelle (anti-tank, light anti-ships).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- 10 SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 Sea King Mk 47 (ASW).</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">UAV:</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">- 2 Camcopter 5.1</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (<span style="font-style: italic;">or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts</span>), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-87379812940995843402012-03-05T17:31:00.016+01:002012-03-05T20:30:42.290+01:00Future of the Royal Moroccan Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdg94SLCvmUFMCJS4NYcnCOfUmI65V2UVfL-vByN-QQGFvkaJHoZmHAL7lBkzWJ3UPM-jl53gFZccVuYBgcLdvQF4gbZDCPkHOyrKRwSM6tF_UWPt8SZsB7JhlbwDpO6L5tRxjemEKx64/s1600/Moroccan_Navy_Force.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdg94SLCvmUFMCJS4NYcnCOfUmI65V2UVfL-vByN-QQGFvkaJHoZmHAL7lBkzWJ3UPM-jl53gFZccVuYBgcLdvQF4gbZDCPkHOyrKRwSM6tF_UWPt8SZsB7JhlbwDpO6L5tRxjemEKx64/s200/Moroccan_Navy_Force.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716452999438423538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">In full expansion...</span><br style="font-family: arial;" face="arial"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><div><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Cartography:</span><br />Of the entire Moroccan land aera, only 0,056% (250 km²) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 1835 km; A EEZ of<span style="font-family: arial;" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea"> 272,059</span> <small>km<sup>2</sup></small> (without Western Sahara...).<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Personnal Strenght:</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"> 7800 (Included 1500 Marines)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Naval Bases: </span><br style="font-family:arial;">Casablanca; Agadir; Al-Hoceima; Dakhla; Tangier; Ksar Sghir.<span class="postdetails"></span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Frigates:</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Mohammed VI</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Mohammed VI). 6000 tons, 142+ meters (French Aquitaine/FREMM frigate design). To be commissioned by 2013.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">+/- 5 Light Frigate/Corvettes</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">:</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">1 Tarik Ben Ziyad</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Tarik Ben Ziyad). 2300+ tons, 105+ meters (Ducth Sigma 10513 corvette design). Commissioned by 2011.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Sultan Moulay Ismail</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Sultan Moulay Ismail, Allal Ben Abdellah). 2000+ tons, 97+ meters (Dutch Sigma 9813 corvette design). Commissioned by 2012.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Mohammed V</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Mohammed V, Hassan II). 2600/2900 tons, 93+ meters (French Floréal corvette/OPV design). Commissioned by 2002/2003.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">1 Lieutenant Colonel Errahmani</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">(Lieutenant Colonel Errahmani). 1200/1400+ tons, 88+ meters (Spanish 1970's Descubierta light frigate design). Commissioned by 1982, to be retired very soon & replaced by the "Mohammed VI/FREMM" large frigate.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Off-Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Up to ? Bir Anzaran</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Bir Anzaran...). 800 tons, 70 meters (French OPV 70 design). Commissioned by 2011.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">5 Rais Bargach</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Rais Bargach, Rais Britel, Rais Charkaoui, Rais Maaninou, Rais Al Mounastiri). 580 tons, 64 meters (French OPV 64 PB design). Commissioned by 1995.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 El Lahiq</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(El Lahiq, El Tawfiq, El Hamiss, El Karib). 420/500 tons, 55 meters (Osprey 55 PB design). Commissioned by 1987/1988. <br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6 </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Lieutenant de vaisseau Rabhi</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Lieutenant de vaisseau Rabhi, Errachiq, El Akid, El Maher, El Majid, El Bachir). 300/400 tons, 58 meters (Vigilance PB design). Commissioned by 1988<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">4 El Khattabi/Lazaga</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(El Khattabi, Cdt Boutouba, Cdt El Harty, Cdt Azouggarh). 300/425 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1981.<br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">2 Okba</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Okba, Triki). 370/440 tons, 57 meters (French PR-72 PB design). Commissioned by 1976. <br face="arial"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">6 P-32</span><br face="arial">(El Wacil, El Jail, El Mikdam, El Khafir, El Haris, El Essahir). 74/90 tons, 32+ meters (French P-32 PB design). Commissioned by 1975.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">4 Improved P-32</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (used by the Moroccan Customs/Coast Guard)</span><br />(Erraid, Erraced, El Kaced, Essaid). 74/90 tons, 32+ meters (French P-32 PB design). Commissioned by late 1980's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 El Boughaz I (Royal Yacht)</span><br />(El Boughaz). 53+ meters (1930's US built). <br face="arial"><br face="arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3 Medium Amphibious Ships</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Daoud Ben Aicha</span><br face="arial">(Daoud Ben Aicha, Ahmed Es Sakali, Abou Abdallah El Ayachi). 770/1400+ tons, 60 meters (French Batral LST). Commissioned by 1977<br face="arial"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small/Medium Amphibious Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 LCT</span><br />(French EDIC type<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Various Auxiliary Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ad Dakhla (Cargo ship)</span><br />(Ad Dakhla). 1100/2100 tons, 69 meters. Commissioned by 1997<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Abou Barakat Albarbari (Oceanographic/Survey ship)</span><br />(Abou Barakat Albarbari). 1200+ tons, 64 meters (late 1960's US Robert D. Conrad class ship). Transferred by 1993.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Sailing Training Ship</span><br />(Boujdour, Al Massira). Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small Harbor Crafts</span><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 YDT 803 (harbor craft)</span><br />(YDT 803).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Some YTM (navigationnal crafts)</span><br />(Y-171...)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fast Small Crafts/RHIB/In Shore Patrol Boats (used by the Moroccan Navy/Gendarmerie/Customs/Coast Guard Service)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Arcor 17</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">18 Arcor 46</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">15 Arcor 53</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Rodman 55</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Rodman 101</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Raidco Marine RPB 20</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Griffon 500TD (Overcrafts)</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ROYAL MOROCCAN MARINES (1500)</span><br />2 Small Brigades<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">GENDARMERIE ROYALE MAROCAINE (20 000, included both Land, Air, Sea troops)</span><br />Up to 18 Patrol Crafts<br />Some helicopters, able for SAR use (SA-360 Dauphin; 6 SA-330 Puma...)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">MOROCCAN CUSTOMS/COAST GUARD</span><br />Up to ? 33 ? patrol Crafts (included above ?)<br />Up to 7 SAR small Crafts<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">ROYAL MOROCCAN NAVAL AVIATION:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;">Helicopters:</span><br />- 3 or 4 AS-565SA Eurocopter (Utility).<br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (<span style="font-style: italic;">or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts</span>), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-17231945320788570402012-03-04T16:14:00.012+01:002012-03-04T16:29:33.697+01:00Future of the Russian Navy: Part 2 : Auxiliary Ships<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfNwsB6_q2DVP56dIpOM_fZPg6k1eyWXCskzjcZcGrJfrj_qy5dBLhT_xyDiQKKrePQTlWvDT758x_oGo0ZcCyi7ufRxNOgGaCB2CfaQ-9g6jWnUv0yg26ECDRTflx0O955tgm-Irq4dH/s1600/1559b-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfNwsB6_q2DVP56dIpOM_fZPg6k1eyWXCskzjcZcGrJfrj_qy5dBLhT_xyDiQKKrePQTlWvDT758x_oGo0ZcCyi7ufRxNOgGaCB2CfaQ-9g6jWnUv0yg26ECDRTflx0O955tgm-Irq4dH/s200/1559b-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716061463344900418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">A usually always very useful fleet, but currently too big and...ageing...</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Warning: some data uncertain, status of some ships relatively unclear</span><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >...</span><br style="font-family: arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 1 Training Ships</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Smolny (Project 887) </span><br />(Perekop). One other in reserve (Smolnyy). 7200+ tons, 138 meters training ship. Commissioned by 1976/1978.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 14 Replenishment Ships (Fleet Oilers)</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Alyay (Project 160 ?) </span><br />(Egorlyk, izhora, kola, ilim, yelnya, prut), 7200 tons, 106 meters, built in finland by 1967/1972.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 ? Dubna </span><br />(Irkut, Pechenga), 11 400 tons, 130 meters, built in finland 1978, Irkut maybe already ? retired.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Boris Chilikin (Project 1559/1593) </span><br />(Sergey osipov, Vladimir kolyachitskiy, boris butoma, genrikh gasanov, ivan bubnov). 22 400 tons, 162 meters. Built 1971/1978.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Kaliningradneft</span><br />(Vyazma), 8900 tons, 115 meters, built by 1983 in finland.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 26 Others Logistics Ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Neon Antonov (Project 1595) </span><br />(dvina, irbit). 4000 tons, 96 meters. Built 1978/1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Vytegrales </span><br />(Yamal). 8900 tons, 121 meters. Built 1963/1966.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Yuniy Partisan (Project 740) </span><br />(Pechora). 3900 tons, 88 meters. Built 1976. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">16 Onega (Acoustic Trials ships; Project 1806) </span><br />(akademik semenikhin, inzhener akulov, Vladimir peregudov, GKS 283, 286, SFP 95, 173, 177, 183, georgy chernyshyov, SFP 295, 372, boris akulov, akademik makeev, akademik isanin, viktor subbotin). Likely some were in reserve. 1400 tons, 80 meters. Built by 1972/2006</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Muna (Coastal Ammunitions Transports; Project 1823/1824) </span><br />(BTP 94, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91). Others in reserve, 21 originally built. 680+ tons, 51 meters. Built by 1970/1976. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 3 Hospital Ships</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Ob (Project B-320) </span><br />(Irtysh, svir, yenisey). 11000 tons, 152 meters, built by 1981/1990. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 12 Missiles & Nuclear Fuel Transport Ships</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Daugava (Missile Ship; Project 1791) </span><br />(Daugava), 6200 tons, 113 metters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Sadko (Missile ship; Project 11 570) </span><br />(Aleksander barykin). 11 400 tons, 159 meters. Built by 1987. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Luza (Missile Fuel Ships; Project 1541) </span><br />(Alambay, Barguzin, Selenga). 1500 tons, 62 meters, built by 1960/1962.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Vala (Nuclear Wastes Ships; Project 1783A) </span><br />(TNT-11, 19, 27, 29, 25). 2300 tons, 74 meters. Built by 1964/1971.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Belyanka (Nuclear Wastes Ships; Project 1151.0) </span><br />(Amur, Pinega). 8200 tons, 130 tons. Built by 1987.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 73 Intelligence & Oceanographic/Survey Ships</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Yug (Oceanographic Research Ships; Project 802) </span><br />(Senezh, Nikolai Matusevich, Donuzlav, Gidrolog, Marshal Gelovani, Pegas, Stvor, Visir, Vitse Admiral Vorontsov). 3000 tons, 82 meters, commissioned by 1978/1983.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 alpinist (Intelligence Ships; Project 503M)</span><br />(GS 7, 19, 39). A fourth ship was unclear. 1100+ tons, 53 meters<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Lira (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1826) </span><br />(Pribaltika), in reserve. 3200/4900 tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 1984.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Moma (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">861M) </span><br />(Kild’in, Liman, Ekvator, SSV-506). 1500 tons, 73 meters.. built in polish shipyards by 1968/1974.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Vishnya (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">864) </span><br />(Tavriya, viktor leonov, priazov’ye, kurily, vasily nikitich tatischev, fedor golovin, Karelia). 3400 tons, 94 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1986/1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 vinograd (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships)</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><br />(GS 525,526). 500 tons, 32 meters. 1985.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">9 Kamenka (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">870) </span><br />(GS 211, 78, 202, 193, 206, 271, 200, 207, 103). 700 tons, 53 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1968/1972.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">21 Finik class (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">872) </span><br />(GS 86, 270, 388, 399, 400, 403, 301, VTR 75 (converted as ammunition carrier by 2000), GS 278, 397, 297, 296, 47, 392, 404, 405, 44, 84, 87, 402, 272). 1200 tons, 61 meters, built in polish shipyards by 1979/1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Biya class (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">871) </span><br />(GS 107, 194, 66, 210, 199, 269, 78). 720 tons, 54 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1972/1976.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Moma class (</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Intelligence Ships; Project </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">861) </span><br />(cheleken, askold, Andromeda, antares, antartika, krilon, mars). 1500 tons, 73 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1967/1974.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Sibirykov (Oceanographic Research Ships; Project 873)</span><br />(sibiryakov, romuald muklevich). 3400 tons, 85 meters. Built in Poland by 1990/1991. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 7 Icebreakers/Polar-Logistic Ships</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Amguema (Icebreakers)</span><br />(Yauza). 14 400 tons, 133 meters. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Dobrynya Nikitich (Project 97 ?) </span><br />(perevest, dobrynya nikitich, purge, buran, sadko). 2700 tons, 67 meters. Built by 1959/1974.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ivan Susanin (Icebreaker)</span><br />(Ivan susanin), 3700 tons, 70 meters, built 1973. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 12 Submarines Support Ships</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Mikhail-Rudnitskiy (Salvage Submersible Support Ship; Project 05360) </span><br />Mikhail Rudnitskiy, Georgiy titov, Georgiy kozmin, Sayany. 7900 tons, 130 meters, built by 1979/1984.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 El-bruz (Submarine Salvage Ship; Project 537) </span><br />(Alagez). 14 300 tons, 175 meters, built 1988.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Kashtan (Salvage Submersible Support Ship)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(SS 750), 5200 tons, 113 meters, built by 1990.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Kommuna (Submersible Salvage Ship) </span><br /></span> <div style="font-family: arial;">(Kommuna), 2400 tons, 96 meters, built by 1913. SOOO AGEING warship (early 1910's built !!!!!!!!, that this ship will be refited into a magnificient museum warship......AMEN !!!)<br /></div><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Malina (Submarine Tenders; Project 2020)</span><br />(PTB 5, 6, 7). 13900 tons, 137 meters. Built by 1984/1991.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Urga (Submarine Tenders; Project 1886)</span><br />(Vladimir Yegorov, Volga). 9600 tons, 144 meters. Built by 1963/1968.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ocean Tugs & Firefight Ships<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Severals Project 745MB</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(MB-12, others not yet named...). Commissioned by 2012+.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Some ? Project 21 300</span><br />(Igor Belousov, others not yet named ?). Commissioned by 2011+<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Prut (Project 572M)</span><br />(SS-83, Epron). 3300 tons, 89+ meters. Built by 1959/1961.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 ATA-714 (Project 714)</span><br />(MB-105, SB-523, SB-522, SB-365, SB-36, MB-35, MB-32, SB-931, MB-119, SB-521, MB-38, MB-15). 2600 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1977/1983.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">14 to 17 Okhtenskiy/Goliat (Project 733)</span><br />(MB-174, MB-8, MB-11, MB-16, MB-23, MB-165, MB-152, MB-5, MB-173, Loksa, SB-4, SB-5, SB-9, MB-86, MB-157, Avacha, MB-166). 890+ tons, 47+ meters. Commissioned by 1958/1966. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 13 Sorum (Project 745)</span><br />(MB-4, 19, 31, 37, 56, 58, 61, 76, 100, 110, 148, 304, 307). 1600 tons, 55+ meters. Commissioned by 1973+<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 Ingul (Project 1452)</span><br />(Altay, Alatau, Mashuk, Pamir). 4000 tons, 92+ meters. Commissioned by 1974/1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 Katun-I (Project 1893)</span><br />(PZHS-96, 123, 209, 282). 930+ tons, 62+ meters. Commissioned by 1970/1978.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Katun-II (Project 1993)</span><br />(PZHS-64, 92). 1200+ tons, 65+ meters. Built by 1978/1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Neftegaz (Tugs)</span><br />(Kortunov Kalar, Ilga Aleksander). 4000 tons, 80+ meters. Commissioned around 1983.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Sliva (Project 712)</span><br />(Shakhter, SB-406, 921). 2900 tons, 68+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Vikhr-IVA (Tugs, Firefight)</span><br />(VIKHR-5, 6, 8, 9). 2290+ tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 R-5757/Fotiy Krylov (Tugs)</span><br />(SB-131, 134 or </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Nikolay Chiker, Fotiy Krylov ?</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >). 7000 tons, 99 meters. Commissioned by 1989+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Gryn (Salvage Tugs)</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Harbor Tugs<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 1+ Project BSA-1000 ?</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > One ship ordered.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 10 ? Project 90 600</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >To be commissioned by 2011+ ? </span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to ? Project 16 609 </span><br face="arial"> Unknown number of ships ordered ?<br /></div> <span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 Project 90 600</span><br />(RB-389, others not yet named...).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Coastal & Harbor Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">Sura (Mooring/Buoy Tenders; Project 145) </span><br />(KIL-21, 22, 25, 27, 31). Few others in reserves. 3100 tons, 87 meters. Built in east germany by 1965/1978.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Emba (Coastal Cable Ship; Project 1172) </span><br />(Setun), 2100 tons, 75 meters, built 1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Birusia (Coastal Cable Ship; Project 1175) </span><br />(Kem), 2300 tons, 86 meters, improved from Emba class. Built 1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Klazma (Cable Ships; Project 1112) </span><br />(yana, donetz, zeya, tavda, inguri). 6800 tons, 130 meters. Built in finland 1963/1978.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Kashtan (Mooring/Buoy Tenders) </span><br />(KIL-158, 143, 164, 168, 498, 927, aleksandr pushkin), 5200 tons, 113 meters. Built in east germany 1988/1990.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">17 to 19 Pelym (Degaussing Vessels; Project 1799) </span><br />(SR 188, 222, 233, 281, 370, 455, 111, 409, 280, 334, 203, 215, 344, 218, 220, 26, 180, 241, 276). 1200 tons, 64 meters, built by 1971/1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">16 Bereza (Degaussing Ships; Project 130) </span><br />(SR 933, 28, 936, 74, 120, 137, 216, 245, 478, 479, 541, 548, 569, 570, 938, 939). 2000 tons, 69 meters, built in Poland 1985/1990.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Repair Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Amur (Repair Ships; Project 304) </span><br />(PM 64, 69, 56, 138, 82, 86, 81, 156, 40, 59, 97, 140). 5400 tons, 121 meters. Many more were already retired/scrapped/in reserve. Built in Poland, 1968/1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Oskol (Repair Ships; Project 300/301/303) </span><br />PM 24, 148. 2500 tons, 88 meters. Status unclear (maybe already retired). Built in poland by 1963/1967.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Oskol (Repair Ships)</span><br />(PM-24, 148). Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Amur (Repair Ship)</span><br />(PM-138)</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small Harbor, Coastal & Special Crafts (Too many crafts, uncertain/unreliable ? data ?)</span><br style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- Hundreds of Harbor Crafts & so (Floatting Cranes, Floatting Barges, Personnal Transport Crafts, Floatting Fuel Barges, Harbor Navigationnal Crafts & so......).<br />- Hundreds of RHIB & others special crafts for special forces & Russian Marines, Russian Border Police & so...<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (<span style="font-style: italic;">or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts</span>), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-47702078104507113002012-02-24T13:11:00.016+01:002012-02-25T09:30:04.296+01:00Future of the Russian Navy: Part 1: Combattant Ships<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWQGMeTGdy4MlYBlP52GubfGJl9mjUhmNoTFYZwauEDBm7-kID-jgVtwIX8l_JLKZqvcVQo5BUW_jSJzcPdA7UFllrFHeLBFIy0f422mPimcvT6vFRaxZgo3OZP7eP3mSyyBjiWS2vvDf/s1600/tumblr_kq9vagltt91qzbkhoo1_500.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWQGMeTGdy4MlYBlP52GubfGJl9mjUhmNoTFYZwauEDBm7-kID-jgVtwIX8l_JLKZqvcVQo5BUW_jSJzcPdA7UFllrFHeLBFIy0f422mPimcvT6vFRaxZgo3OZP7eP3mSyyBjiWS2vvDf/s200/tumblr_kq9vagltt91qzbkhoo1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712674456424710754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Toward a major decline (in number) through the 2010’s but toward a more reasonable (and realistic) fleet size.</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Warning: some data uncertain, status of some ships relatively unclear</span><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >...</span><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Cartography:</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coastlines:</span> 37 653 km, 79,400 km² of water area (mainly lakes/rivers, 13% of the entire Russian land aera)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">EEZ: a grand total of 7,566,673 km2 (of wich 1,159 million km2 in Barents Sea, 24 549 km2 in Baltic, 6+ million km2 in Asia and extreme Nordic waters)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Personnal Strength (2006/2007 estimates): 178 500</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Regular/Conscript: 142 000; Naval-Infantry: 9500; Naval-Aviation: 35 000; Coastal Defence Troops: 2000. </span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Aircraft Carriers </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 or 2 ? Future Russian aircraft carrier</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Expected to be designed by 2015-2020 and (likely) to be commissioned by +/- late 2020's. A much improved "Kuznetsov" (but with conventional propulsion) were likely......</span><span style="font-family:arial;">as usual, Wait & See</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Kuznestov</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Admiral Kuznestov), 55 000 tons, 306 meters STOBAR carrier. Commissioned by 1991, with probably 35/40 year of life expected, to be modernized by 2012/2017 and likely to remain in service until late 2020's.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 (+2 ?) 3 Nuclear powered Cruisers (the 3 Russian “White-Elephant”).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 (+2 ?) 3 Kirov class</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Pyotr Velikiy). Two others ships in uncertain ? status (</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Admiral Lazarev, Admiral Nakhimov</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > ). A fourth ship (Admiral Ushakov) were laid-up and likely to be scrapped. 28 000 tons, 252 meters nuclear powered large cruisers. Designed by early 1970's. Commissioned by 1998 (</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Pyotr Velikiy), others during 1980's.....likely to remain in service until late 2010's/mid 2020's.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Very powerful (</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >150+ missiles, nuclear powered)</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > large cruisers (intended to counter the 1980's refitted US Iowa’s battleships). Designed by early 1970’s. Clearly Useless today (</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >too crew expensive, too expensive to operate, not really….stealthy….and highly vulnerable to torpedoes/supersonic missiles) BUT FOR POLITICAL USE (ie. "Gunboat Policy"...)</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >, likely to remain in service until late 2020’s.</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > There is virtually impossible that these 3 very large ships are replaced during 2020’s by new large nuclear-CRUISERS (120+ VLS, advanced AAW radar, nuclear powered), because the cost of such ships would be ASTRONOMICAL for the Russian Navy...</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 5 AAW Cruisers (the last one's ?…)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >3 Slava</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;">(Moskva, Marshal-Ustinov, Varyag), 11 500 tons, 186 meters powerful AAW cruiser (a "scale-down" version of the Kirov’s), designed by mid 1970’s, commissioned by 1982/1989, with probable 35+ year of service life, to be retired by late 2010’s/late 2020’s. They will be not probably directly replaced...<br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >A fourth ship (Ukrayina), is docked unfinished (95% complete). In may 2010 Russian’s agreed to help Ukraine to complete the cruiser (a "very-highly" dubious deal for the Ukrainian’s, because the relative NOW AGEING hull of the uncompleted ship).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Kara (to be retired very soon)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Kerch), 9900 tons, 173 meters AAW cruisers, designed by late 1960’s, commissioned around 1974. Ageing ship, to be retired very soon...</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >It is very clear in any foreseeable future that these AAW cruisers are the last of the Russian navy. Because new/modern AAW CRUISERS (100+ VLS, latest AAW radars, 11,000 + tons) will be too far expensive for Russian financials resources (and too complex for Russian shipyards).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 15 Destroyers (<span style="font-style: italic;">toward a very serious concerns by 2015+ ?</span>)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to ? "project 21 956" Future Russian destroyers</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >9000 tons, 163 meters (uncertain data ?). Likely to replace all Udaloy/Sovremenny DDG's around 2015/2025...Real (Serious) number of ships planned unknow but the bad shape of the Russian shipyards, the Russian Finance and complexity of these future destroyers make it very probable that only a handfull (6 to 8 ?) will be built around 2018/2030……as usual……Wait & See…</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Udaloy-II</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Admiral Chabanenko), commissioned by 1999 after a delayed construction (10 years to be built...). With probable +/- 30 years of service expected, to be retired around late 2020's/early 2030’s.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >8 Udaloy-I</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Vice Admiral Kulakov, Admiral Tributs, Marshal Shaposhnikov, Severomorsk, Admiral Levchenko, Admiral Vinogradov, Admiral Kharlamov, Admiral Panteleyev). Few others were laid-up/unserviceable. 7000+ tons ASW, 163 meters destroyers designed by mid 1970’s. Commissioned by 1981/1991. To be retired around late 2020's/late 2020's.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >5 Sovremenny</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Bystryy, Gremyaschiy, Bespokoynyy, Nastoychiyy, Admiral Ushakov). Few others were laip-up/in reserve (Boyevoy, Burnyy, Rastoropnyy, Bezboyaznennyy, Bezuderzhnyy) and unlikely to sail again. 7000 tons, 156 meters AAW destroyer, designed by mid 1970’s. Current active Russian ships commissioned by 1986/1993. To be retired troughs 2010’s.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Kashin</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Smetlivy), 3500/4000 tons, 144 meters (Kashin AAW destroyer, designed by late 1950’s). Commissioned by 1969. Now totally obsolete and to be retired very soon, in the following years...</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >8+ Frigates (the real workhorse of the future Russian navy by 2016+)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to ? Admiral Sergey Gorshkov (project 22350)……</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Admiral Gorshkov, Admiral Kasatonov, Admiral Kolovko, Admiral Yumashev, others not yet named). 4500 tons, 130+ meters frigate (Project 22 350, intended to renewed the Russian surface fleet). Designed by early 2000’s, first ships suffered from building delays. Commissioned by 2012+......8 to 20 ships planned through 2010's. Expected to replace the current ageing Russian frigates (Krivak’s/Neutrashimy’s FFG)...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Admiral Grigorovich </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Admiral Grigorovich, Admiral Essen, Admiral Makarov, Admiral Kornilov, Admiral Istomin, Admiral Butakov). 3800/4000 tons, 124+ meters (derived from the Indian Talwar FFG design). Commissioned by 2013/2016.</span><br /><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 Neutrashimy</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > (Project 1154)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Neustrashimyy, Yaroslav Mudryy). 4000 tons, 129 meters multi-purpose frigate, designed by mid 1980’s (after the Falkland experience). Commissioned by 1993/2009. The second ship suffered from phenomenal building delays and the third ship (Tuman) were still incomplete on slipway (30% complete) & unlikely to be completed.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 3 Krivak </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Plyky, Ladny, Pytlivy). 3000 tons, 123 meters. Originally 32 Krivak built for the Russian Navy during 1970/1981. Many were currently laid up or scrapped. The three remaining ships still in Russian service were commissioned by 1979/1981...and likely to remain in service until mid/late 2010's</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >When you see the current situation of the Russian Finance/Shipyards, it is likely that some 3500/6000 tons frigates will become the main major surface combatant ships of the Russian navy by 2020’s+…</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 9+ Corvettes</span><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 8 ? Improved Steregushiy (Project 20 385 ?)</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Provornyy ?, Gremyaschiy, others not yet named ?). 2200 tons, 104 meters (Improved Steregushiy). Expected to be commissioned around 2015+...<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to +/- 6 Steregushiy (Project 20 380)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Steregushiy, Soobrazitelny, Boiky, Sovershenny, Stoiky, Provorny ?, others not yet named ?). 1900 tons, 104 meters corvette intended to replace the ageing Grisha class. Designed by late 1990’s. The earlier ships suffered from a lengthy construction. Commissioned from 2007-….. Actually 2 in service, 3 others in completion. "Officially" 19 ships ordered + 10 planned......Wait & See...</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 3 Gepard (Project 11 661)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Tatarstan, Dagaestan, Buravestnik). 1500/1900 tons, 102 meters corvette intended to replace olders Koni/Grisha/Parchim Russian corvettes. This program suffered from severe delays. Designed by late 1980’s, first ship commissioned by 2002, the two others were currently under completion.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 28 ASW Corvettes (700+ tons)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 Buyan (Project 21 630/21 631)</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Astrakhan, Volgodonsk, Mahachkala, Grad Sviyazhsk, Uglich, Veliki Ustyug). 550/950 tons, 62/74 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2014.<br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 or 2 ? Grisha I (Project 1124)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Aleksandrovets, Kholmsk), status unclear. Many others ships already scrapped or laid-up/scrapped. 930 tons, 71 meters ASW corvettes, commissioned by 1982/1987.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 18 Grisha III-IV (Project 1124M)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Muromets, Suzdalets, Kasimov, Povorino, Eisk, MPK- 17, Metel, MPK-221 Promorskyy, Koreets, Sovetskaya Gavan, MPK-82, MPK-107, Monchegorsk, Snezhnogorsk, Brest, Yunga, Onega, Naryan-Mar). Few others in unclear status. Slightly modified Grisha I design. 930 tons, 71 meters. Commissioned by late 1970’s/1991.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 8 Parchim class (Project 1331M)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(MPK-105, MPK-224 Aleksin, MPK-227, MPK-228 Bashkortostan, MPK-229 Kalmykia, MPK-99 Zelznodolsk, MPK-192, MPK-205 Kazanets). 800+ tons, 72+ meters ASW corvette derived from the east german design. Built at east german shipyards and commissioned by 1986/1990.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Fast Missiles Attack Crafts (bigger and much fewer)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 5 Nanuchka I/II (Project 12 341)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Few in limited service/in reserve (Molniya, Zranica ?, Burun, Aysberg, Uragan). Some others already retired/scrapped. 650+ tons, 60 meters missiles corvettes, designed by mid 1960’s. Reportedly to be a poor sea boat, Its engine are considered unreliable.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 6 Nanuchka III (Project 12 341)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >6 still in service (Zyb, Liven, Mirazh, Geizer, Passat, Shtil), few others laid-up/in reserve ? (Priboy, Smerch, Priliv, Meteor, Rassvyet, Moroz, Razliv). </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >650+ tons, 60 meters. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >The ships in current Russian service were commissioned by 1978/1991.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Nanuchka IV</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > (Project 12 341)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Nakat), status unclear. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >650+ tons, 60 meters.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > Commissioned by 1987.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Muhka (Project 1141/11451)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Vladimirets). 460 tons, 50 meters, ASW small corvettes. Commissioned by 1991.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 Bbora (Project 1239)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Bora, Samum), 1000 tons, 64 meters (missiles overcrafts). Construction delayed by the soviet collapse. Commissioned by 1997/2000.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >9 Siren</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > ?</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 2 Tarantul I ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(R 47, ex R160). 500+ tons, 56 meters. Status unclear.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 4 Tarantul II</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(R 71, 29, 101, 257). Status of R 125 unclear. 500+ tons, 56 meters, designed by 1970’s. commissioned by 1983/1993. </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 20 Tarantul III</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(R 334, 104, R5, R11, R19, R79, R 293, R2, R 291, R24, R 187, R 298, R 297, R 129, R 60, R 20, R 109, R 18, 14, 239). 500 tons, 56 meters, mainly commissioned during 1980’s.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Molnia/Pauk (Project 12412) gun corvettes</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Novorossyisk). 500+ tons, 58 meters.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Phm 2 Dergach (Project 1239) missiles</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Samum, Sivuch/Bora). 1200 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1993. </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 Matka</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > ?</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /></div><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >3 (+1) Turya (Project 206M), torpedoes boats</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(R 50, R30, 25). A fourth ship (249) manned by the russian coast guards. 250 tons, 38 meters. Fast torpedo hydrofoils, commissioned by 1978/1983.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Patrols Crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Paul</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" > ?</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >20 Stenka ?</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ></span><br /><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Astrakan</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > ?</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Around 40 Mineweespers (toward +/- 15 ships by early 2020's ?)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 Alexandrit (Project 12 700)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Aexandrit, others not yet named). 600/800 tons, 51+ meters. Commissioned by 2013+...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 ? Natya III</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(vitse admiral zakharin, valintin pikul), improved version of Natya MCM. commissioned by 2009/2011.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 13 Natya I/II (266/266M)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Turbinist, MT-264, MT-265, Komendor, Mashinist, Kovrovets, Pulemetchik, Ivan Golubets, Svyazist, Valintin Pikul, Vitse Admiral Zakhae’in, Vitse admiral Zhukov). Status of few boats unclear. 800 tons, 61 meters. Improved design from the “Yurka” class. Designed by late 1960’s, commissioned by 1975 onward.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 Gorya (Project 1266)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(admiral Zheleznyakov, admiral Gumanenko). 1100 tons, 70 meters mine hunter designed y early 1980’s, commissioned by 1988/1994</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 23 Sonya class (Project 1260/1265)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(BT 245, Yusup Akaev, Yadrin, Kolomna, BT 230, Kolbasyev, BT 115, Petrozavodsk, BT 96? BT 215, BT 232, BT 256, Avangard, Alexei Lebedev, Mineralnie Vodi, Leitenant Il’in, Polyarnyy, german ugryumov, BT 100, Kotelnich, BT 114, BT 132, magomed gadgiev). Some others already retired/scrapped. 430 tons, 49 meters mineweespers designed by late 1960’s. Ships still in service commissioned by 1980/1993.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 7 Lida or Lada? class (Project 10 750)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(RT 248, 249, 252, 273, 231, 233, 234). 130+ tons, 31 meters coastal mineweespers.</span> Status unclear ?<br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 10 Strategic SSBN Submarines (toward +/- 8 ships by early 2020’s ?)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 4 Borei-II (Project 955-U)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Svyatitel Nikolay, others not yet named). </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >14/23 000 tons, 170 meters russian SSBN (improved Borei-I with newer sensors & so). Expected to be commissioned around 2015/2020.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >3 Borei-I (Project 955)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Yuriy Dolgorukiy, Aleksandr Nevkiy, Vladimir Monomakh). 14/23 000 tons, 170 meters newer Russian SSBN design. This program, started by 1996, suffered from serious delays/budget constraints. Initially intended to replace the oldest Russian SSBN (Delta III), but now, with budgets constraints and Russian shipyards bad shape, it is very clear that this class replace all current Russian SSBN (Delta III/IV's, Typhoon) by late 2010’s.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 (+2?) Typhoon (Project 941)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(TK-208 Dmitry Donskoy). Two others in reserve/overhaul (TK-17 </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Arkhangelsk</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >, TK-20 </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Severstal</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >). 23 000 tons, 175 meters russian SSBN. 6 originally built, commissioned by 1981/1989. To be retired by 2019.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >These giants subs, initially intended to survive a first US nuclear strike and launch a major ultimate strike intended to definitively decimate the US/NATO forces (and likely…the world…by nuclear fallout) were each able to carry 200 nuclear warheads. In the aftermarth of the cold war, these ships were clearly a “White-Elephant” (too big, too crew expensive, too expensive to operate, and a too “overkill” weapons systems). </span><br style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >5 Delta IV (Project 667 BDRM)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Verkhoturye, Yekaterinburg, Tula, Bryansk, Karelia, Novomoskovsk). A sixth SSBN (</span><span style="font-family:arial;">Yekaterinburg) has been recently heavily </span><span id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">damaged by fire, </span><span class="hps">its future is..."uncertain".</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> A another ship (Podmoskovye) was converted to scientific sub. Improved from Delta III. Designed by late 1970’s, commissioned by 1984/1990. Likely to remain the main class of Russian SSBN until late 2010’s.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 3 Delta III (Project 667 BDR)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">+/- 3 ships still active (K-223 </span>Podolsk<span style="font-family:arial;">, K-433 </span>Georgiy Pobedonosets<span style="font-family:arial;">, K-44 </span>Ryazan<span style="font-family:arial;">), few others laip up (K-211, K-449, K-455, K-490, K-487, K-496, K-506, K-180). A another sub (K-129) was converted to special ops). 9500+ tons, 155 meters SSBN, improved from Delta II. Designed by late 1960/early 1970’s, commissioned by 1976/1982. All these ships were likely to be retired very soon, by 2015.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 3 Cruise missile submarine</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 to 5 Oscar (Project 949)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 in effective service (K-119 Voronezh, K-226-Orel), others in overhaul/repair for future service (K-410 Smolensk, K-186 Omsk, K-150 Tomsk) and others were laid up (Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chelyabinsk, Vilyuchinsk) and unlikely to sail again. A another sub (Belgorod), was in incomplete status (75%) and likely to be scrapped on slipway. 12/18 000 tons, 155 meters SSGN (originally intended to be a pure "carrier-killer" sub). Designed by late 1970’s, commissioned by 1986/1996, likely to be retired by late 2010’s/late 2020’s….</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Yasen (Project 855)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Severodvinsk), 8000/13 000 tons, 119+ meters. Designed by late 1980’s, laid down by 1993, construction greatly delayed through the 1990’s. Commissioned by 2011. To be retired toward late 2040. +/- Officially 6 others subs planned, but this is very unlikely (now this late 1980’s sub design was too old to remain in service until 2050’s…)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 8 ? Yasen-II (Project 855M)</span><br style="font-family:arial;">(Kazan, others names not yet named). Improved Yasen SSGN (newer sensors & so). Expected to be commissioned by 2015+<br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 15 SSN Submarines (to down to +/- 8/9 by 2020 ?).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2+ ? Akula- I (Project 971)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Two ships in service (K-317 Pantera, K-331 Magadan), few others ships laid-up or in uncertain status ? (K-263 Delfin, K-322 Kashalot, K-391 Bratsk, K-284 Akula). Commissioned by 1984/1990.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4+ ? Akula-I Improved (Project 971+)</span><br style="font-family:arial;">Four ships in service (K-461 Volk, K-328 Leopard, K-154 Tigr, K-295 Samara). A fifth ship in uncertain status ? (K-419 Kuzbass). Commissioned by 1991/1994.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Akula II (Project 971++)</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 ships in service (K-157 Vepr, K-335 Gepard). 5000/8000 tons, 110+ meters. Designed by late 1970’s.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >4 Victor III (Project 671 RTM)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(K-388, K-138, K-414, K-448). Improved Victor II, commissioned by 1988/1992.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Likely few others “Victor” were laid up, unlikely to sail again.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Sierra I (Project 945)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(K-276 Kostroma) 7000+ tons, 107 meters. Designed by early 1980, commissioned by 1987.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 Sierra II (Project 945B)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(K-534 Nizhniy Novgorod, K-336 Pskov). 8000+ tons, 111 meters. Improved Sierra I. Commissioned by 1990/1993.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 15 Conventionnal Submarines</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 (+2 ?) Lada</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > (Project 677)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">One ship almost completed (Saint-Petersburg). Two others ships in building process (Kronshtadt, Sevastopol) but maybe to be stopped ?. 1700/2700 tons, 72 meters. </span><span id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">Initially planned</span> <span class="hps">as "successors of the</span> <span class="hps">Kilo's</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">the Russians</span> <span class="hps">are</span> <span class="hps">in face</span> <span class="hps">of</span> <span class="hps">so many</span> <span class="hps">problems with this</span> <span class="hps">design</span> <span class="hps">they</span> <span class="hps">are</span> <span class="hps">going</span> <span class="hps">to cancel</span> <span class="hps">this entire program...</span></span><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 6 Kilo-III (Project 636-3)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(B-261 </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Novorossiysk</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >, B-237 </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Rostov-on-Don</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >, others not yet named). 2300/3900 tons, 70/74 meters (improved Kilo with newer sensors & so). To be commissioned by 2013/2016</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 11 Kilo-I/II (Project 877/877M)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><div>+/- 11 ships still active in russian hands (B-260 Chita, B-227 Vyborg, B-401 Novosibirsk, B-402 Vologda, B-808 Yaroslavl, B-800 Kaluga, B-871 Alrosa, B-471 Magnitogorsk, B-177 Lipetsk, B-190 Krasnokamensk, B-345 Mogocha ).<br style="font-family:arial;">Around 10 or 11 others in reserve ? (B-248, B-229, B-404, B-439, B-445 Svyatoi Nikolai Chudotvorets, B-394, B-464 Ust'-Kamchatsk, B-459 Vledikavkaz in reserve or active ?, B-494 Ust'-Bolsheretsk in reserve or active ?, B-187, maybe B-806 ??).<br /></div><br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >The Kilo’s were a 2000/4000 tons, 70+ meters sub, designed by early 1980’s. Very effective coastal/ocean going conventional sub. Considerable export success (Indian, China, Algeria, Iran, Vietnam, Poland, Romania). The Russian subs, commissioned by 1981/1994 , was expected to remain in service until late 2010’s/early 2020's.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Midget submarines</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;">Obviously confirmed, but exact number & type of crafts uncertain (various web sources :/ )<br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Russian Maritime Borders Guards (2006/2007 estimates)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >7 Frigates </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 7 Krivak III.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >16 Corvettes </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Grisha II ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Grisha III ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Patrols-Crafts</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ></span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Alpirist ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Komandor ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Off-Shore Patrol Crafts </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >17 Sorum patrol boat</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ></span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >7 Piyavka (Riverine)</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">15 Shmel ? (Riverine)</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Vosh ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Yaz-30 Gonek ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Inshore Patrol-Crafts: </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">20 Svetlyak ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">20 Zhuk ?</span><br />Uncertain data ? </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Fast Patrol-Crafts: </span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 20 Pauk</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 15 Stenka</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 3 Muravey hydrofoil with torpedoes</span></span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >12 Others various patrols-crafts</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /></div><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Large Landing ships (10 000+ tons, a total renewal !)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 4 “Vladivostok”</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Vladivostok, Sevastopol, others not yet named). 16 000/21 000 tons, 199 meters (LHD derived from the French Mistral design). Expected to be commissioned by 2014/2018.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >+/- 2 Ivan Rogov (Project 1174)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Mistrofan Moskalenko). 2 others in uncertain status (Ivan Rogov, Alexander Nikolayev). 11/14 000 tons, 157 meters, large LST. Designed by early 1970’s. Commissioned by 1978/1990.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Medium Landing ships (2000+ tons)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 5 ? Ivan Gren</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > (Project 11 711)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Ivan Gren, others not yet named). 5000+ tons, 120 meters newer Russian landing ship. To be commissioned by 2012. Up to 4 others “officially” planned, to replace ageing "Alligators".</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >4 Alligator class (Project 1171)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div face="arial" style=" text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Orsk, Saratov, Nikolai Filchenkov, Nikolai Vilkov) 3000/4000 tons, 112 meters LST. Designed by late 1950’s/early 1960’s. Commissioned by 1966-1975. 10 others ships already retired from service.</span> Expected to be retired through the 2010's and replaced by few "Ivan Gren".<br style="font-family:arial;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >About the Ropucha serie’s, data were "unclear"…</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >They are many confusion about Ropucha I/II/III ships....</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >2 or 6 ? Ropucha I (Project 775)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Olenegorsky gornyak, otrakovskyy ?, others ?), 2/4000 tons, 113 meters. Built in Polish shipyards. Few others laid-up/in reserve. Commissioned by 1975/1991.</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >3 to 7 ? Ropucha II-III (Project 775M)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div face="arial" style=" text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Azov, Korolev, Perevest and ? or ? Nikolai Korsakov, Novocherkassk, yamal, Kaliningrad, tsesar kunikov, georgy pobedonosets, oslyaba), 2/4000 tons, 113 meters. Built in Polish shipyards. Commissioned by 1990/1992.</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><br face="arial"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Small Landing ships</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"></div><div face="arial" style=" text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" >9 “Ondatra”</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (LCM)</span><br face="arial">Data unclear ?<br /><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >3 LCU “Serna”</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (LCU)</span><br />Data unclear ?<br /><br face="arial"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >16 Various landings crafts</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (Data unclear ?)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family:arial;">(3 “Aist”; 3 “Lebed”; 2 “Orlan”; 3 “Tsaplya”; 1 “Utenko”; 1 “Utka”; 2 “Zubr” overcrafts expected to be retired by early 2010’s).</span><br face="arial"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >The Russians may be planning to buy some modern small landing ships. Rumors rise about the famous newer French L-CAT design…</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >RUSSIAN NAVAL INFANTRY (9500)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Tanks:</span> 160 T-55M/T-72/T-80</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Recco:</span> 60 BRDM</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">AIFV:</span> 150 BMP-2/BMP-3/BRM-1K</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Vehicles (Tracked):</span> 250 MT-LB</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Vehicles (Wheeled):</span> 500+ BTR-60/BTR-70/BTR-80</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (Self-Propelled):</span> 95 Carnation 2S1 (122mm); 18 2S3 (152mm)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (Towed):</span> 45 D-30 (122mm)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Mortars (Self-Propelled):</span> 20 2S23 Nona-SVK (120mm); 75 2S9 SP Nona-S (120mm)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Mortars (Towed):</span> 18 2B16 Nona-K (120mm)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Rockets Launchers:</span> 96 9P138 (122mm)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Anti-Tanks Missiles:</span> 72+ AT-3 9K11 Sagger/AT-5 9K113 Spandrel</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">SAM Missiles:</span> 20 SA-8 Gecko; 50 SA-9 Gaskin/SA-13 Gopher</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Manpads:</span> 250+ SA-7 Grail</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">AA Guns:</span> 60 ZSU-23-4 (23mm)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >RUSSIAN COASTAL DEFENCE TROOPS (2000)</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Tanks:</span> 350 T-64</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">AIFV:</span> 450 BMP</span><br face="arial" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Vehicles (Trackeed):</span> 40 MT-LB</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Vehicles (Wheeled):</span> 280 BTR-60/BTR-70/BTR-80</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (Self-Propelled):</span> 48 2S5 (152mm)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (Towed):</span> 140 D-30 (122mm); 50 D-20 (152mm); 50 2A36 (152mm); 50 2A65 (152mm).</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Rockets Launchers:</span> 36 BM-21 (122mm)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">SAM:</span> 50 missiles</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Aircrafts:</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 28 Su-27 Flanker (Fighters)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >RUSSIAN NAVAL AVIATION (35 000)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Aircrafts:</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 56 to 58 Tu-22M Backfire A/C (Bombers)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 49 Su-27 Flanker (Fighters)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 30 Mig-31 Foxhound (Fighters)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 5 to 10 Su-25 Frogfoot (Ground attack)</span><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 47 to 58 Su-24 Fencer (Ground attack)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 20 to 27 Tu-142 Bear F/J (ASW)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 15 Be-12 Mail (Maritime Patrol)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 29 to 35 Il-38 May (Maritime Patrol)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 2 Il-20 RT Coot-A (AEW)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 5 An-26 Curl (AEW)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">/</span><br style="font-family: arial;"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">- <span style="font-family:arial;">5 An-12 Cub (AEW)</span><br face="arial"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 37 An-12 Cub/An-24 Coke/An-26 Curl (Transport)</span><br face="arial"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Helicopters:</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 11 Mi-24 Mind (Attack)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 70 to 85 Ka-27 Helix (ASW)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 20 Mi-14 Haze A (ASW)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 8 Mi-8 Hip (AEW)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 28 to 30 Ka-29 Helix</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 22 to 50 Ka-25 PS Hormone C/Ka-27 PS Hormone D (SAR)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 40 Mi-14 PS Haze C (SAR)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 26 to 35 Mi-8 Hip (Transport)</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 10 Mi-6 Hook (Transport)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">A</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >irborne anti-ships missiles</span><br face="arial"><span style="font-family:arial;">AS-10 Karen; AS-11 Kilter; AS-12 Kegler; AS-4 Kitchen; AS-7 Kerry; AS-13 Kingbolt and others</span><br face="arial"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br face="arial"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >In resume, </span><br style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Despite many optimistic statements during the 2000’s, it now seems certain that the Russian navy will see their size seriously reduced in the future, and this for several reasons (</span><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Loss of expertise in Russian shipyards</span><span style=" font-style: italic;">, </span><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Lack of financial resources</span><span style=" font-style: italic;">, technicals difficulties & so...)</span><br face="arial"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Next fleet review: Future of the Russian navy: PART 2: auxiliary ships<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-41450603854342416532012-01-21T11:30:00.011+01:002012-01-21T11:47:12.759+01:00Future of the U.S Amphibious & Auxiliary Fleet's<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIvKSjUpm-5AW1wtJT7Z6_pBnolJKha3yXMbCfCC4TksoJYBmJqvLk_5VxoR9n3_2BYwDywPqWWSEJ2XyYeO53HsY9cpyZKJ9DKO4zFWQ3ZGyec6pSApb4p4VQdW-CJzUN333_qLIj0kl/s1600/lhd-4-arg1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIvKSjUpm-5AW1wtJT7Z6_pBnolJKha3yXMbCfCC4TksoJYBmJqvLk_5VxoR9n3_2BYwDywPqWWSEJ2XyYeO53HsY9cpyZKJ9DKO4zFWQ3ZGyec6pSApb4p4VQdW-CJzUN333_qLIj0kl/s200/lhd-4-arg1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700032375741027698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Always strategic for the U.S Fleet...</span><br /><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">US AMPHIBIOUS FLEET </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 9 LHA/LHD</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 3 ? America</span><br />(America, others not yet named). 45 000+ tons, 257 meters. Commissioned by 2013+.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Wasp</span><br />(Wasp, Essex, Kearsage, Boxer, Bataan, Bonhomme Richard, Iwo Jima, Makin Island). 41 000/45 000 tons, 253 meters. Commissioned by 1989/2009, with probably +/- 30+ years of life expected, to be retired by 2019/2039.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The ageing USS Pelelieu (Tarawa class) will be retired soon, by 2012/2013</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 10 LPD</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">11 San Antonio</span><br />(San Antonio, New Orleans, Mesa Verde, Green Bay, New York, San Diego, Anchorage, Arlington, Somerset, John.P.Murtha, a last not yet named). 24 000+ tons, 208 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2013.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">2 Austin</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (to be retired soon)</span><br />(Denver, Ponces). 9000/17 000 tons, 171 meters. Commissioned by 1968/1971, to be retired very soon, by 2012/2013 and replaced by the last San-Antonio LPD's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">12 (toward 9) LSD</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Harpers Ferry</span><br />(Harpers Ferry, Carter Hall, Oak Hill, Pearl Harbor). 16 000+ tons, 186 meters. Commissioned by 1995/1998.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 (toward 5) Whidbey Island</span><br />(Whidbey Island, Germantown, Fort McHenry, Gunston Hall, Comstock, Tortuga, Rushmore, Ashland). 16 000+ tons, 186 meters. Commissioned by 1985/1992. At least 3 LSD was expected to be prematurely retired from service (Whidbey-Island, Fort-McHenry, Tortuga) by FY-13/14.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Up to 10+ Joint High Speed Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10+ Spearhead</span><br />(Spearhead, Choctaw County, Fortitude, Fall River, Resolute, others not yet named). 1500+ tons, 103 meters. To be commissioned by 2012+<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Medium/Small Amphibious Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">60 to 72 LCAC(X) ?</span><br />Expected to replace the progressively ageing/worn-out 1980's-1990's LCAC by late 2010's/2020's<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">+/- 80 LCAC</span><br />(LCAC-01/91). 87/185 tons, 26 meters. Commissioned by 1984/2001. 74 crafts modernised by 2000/2015.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">+/- 34 LCU-1600</span><br />(hull numbers between 1616-1681). 200/380 tons, 41+ meters. Commissioned by 1959/1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 General Franck R Besson (large LCU, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">US Army manned)</span><br />(Gen Franck S Besson, Harold C Clinger, Gen Brehon B Somervell, Lt Gen William B Bunker, Gen Charles P Gross, James A Loux). 1600/4100 tons, 83+ meters. Commissioned by 1988/1995.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">35 LCU-200 (US Army manned)</span><br />(LCU-2001/2035). 600/1100+ tons, 53 meters. Commissioned by 1990/1992.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 LCVP</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">75 LCPL</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">72 LCM</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">US MARINES CORPS (200 000+)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Tanks:</span> 403 M1-A1 Abrams<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Recco:</span> 252 LAV-25 Coyotte (included 50 in 81mm mortar version & 95 in TOW version)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Amphibious Armored Vehicles:</span> 1311 AAV-7A1<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (Towed):</span> 331 M-101A1 (105mm); 595 M-198 (155mm); 356+ M-777 (155mm, to replace M-198).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Mortars:</span> 535 M-252 (81mm)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Anti-Tanks Missiles:</span> 1083 TOW; 1650 Predator<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Recoiless Guns:</span> 1650 SMAW (83mm); 1114 AT-4 (84mm)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Manpad:</span> FIM-92A Stinger<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">UAV:</span> 972+ 3D Max Dragon Eye; 100 BQM-147 Exdrone; Some RQ-11 Raven<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">US MARINES CORPS AVIATION (34 000+)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts:</span><br />- 44 F/A-18 A Hornet<br />- 2 F/A-18 B Hornet<br />- 83 F/A-18 C Hornet<br />- 94 F/A-18 D Hornet<br />- 131 AV-8B Harrier II<br />- 29 EA-6B Prowler (AEW)<br />- 34 KC-130 J Hercules (tanker)<br />- 1 C-20 G Gulfstream IV (transport)<br />- 2 C-9B Nightingale (transport)<br />- 11 UC-12 B/F Huron (Utility)<br />- 7 UC-35 C/D Citation (Utility)<br />- 3 T-34C Turbo Mentor (training)<br />- 17 TAV-8B Harrier)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters:</span><br />- 139 AH-1 W Cobra<br />- 6+ AH-1Z Viper<br />- 5 HH-1N Iroquois (SAR)<br />- 4 HH-46E Sea Knight (SAR)<br />- 35 CH-53 D Sea Stallion<br />- 145 CH-53 E Sea Stallion<br />- 135 CH-46 E Sea Knight<br />- 8 VH-60 N (VIP)<br />- 76 UH-1N Iroquois (Utility)<br />- 9 UH-1Y Iroquois (Utility)<br />- 11 VH-3 D Sea King (VIP)<br />- Up to 360 MV-22 Osprey (planned)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">UAV:</span><br />- 32 RQ-7B Shadow<br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">US AUXILIARY FLEET & FORCES</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">14 Lewis & Clark (Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship)</span><br />(Lewis & Clark, Sacagawea, Alan Shepard, Richard E Byrd, Robert E Perry, Amelia Earhart, Carl Brashear, Wally Schirra, Matthew Perry, Charles Drew, Washington Chambers, William Mc Lean, Medgar Evers, Cesar Chavez). 23 000/40 000 tons, 210 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2013.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Kilauea (Ammunition Ship)</span><br />(Kilauea ???, Flint, Shasta, Mount Baker, Kiska). 10 000/20 000 tons, 171 meters. Commissioned by 1968/1972.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">15 Henry J Kaiser (Fleet Replenishment Oilers)</span><br />(Henry J Kaiser, John Lenthall, Walter S Diehl, John Ericsson, Leroy Grumman, Kanawha, Pecos, Big Horn, Tippecanoe, Guadalupe, Patuxent, Yukon, Laramie, Rappanhannock, John Humphreys). 31 000/42 000 tons, 206 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1995.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Lyness (combat stores ships)</span><br />(Spica, Saturn). 10 000/16 000 tons, 159 meters (British late 1960's built). Transferred by early 1980's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Mars (combat stores ships)</span><br />(Niagara Falls, Concord, San Jose). 9500/17 000 tons, 177 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1994.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Impeccable</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(ocean surveillance)</span><br />(Impeccable). 5300 tons, 85+ meters. Commissioned by 2000.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Victorious (ocean surveillance)</span><br />(Victorious, Able, Effective, Loyal). 3100/3300 tons, 70 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1993.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 John Mc Donnell (coastal survey)</span><br />(John Mc Donnel). 1300/2200 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1991.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Mercy (hospital ship)</span><br />(Mercy, Comfort). 24 000/67 000 tons, 272 meters. Commissioned by 1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">US CHARTERED MARITIME PREPOSITIONING SHIPS</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Wheat</span><br />(LCPL Roy M Wheat). 50 000 tons, 263 meters (1980's built). Transferred by 2001.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Pisenbarger</span><br />(A1C Wiliam H Pitsenbarger). 40 000 tons, 189 meters (1980's built). Transferred by 2001.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 T-AKR</span><br />(LTC John U D Page). 74 000+ tons, 289 meters (mid 1980's built). Transferred by 2001.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Sea Wolf</span><br />((Maj Bernard Fisher). 44 000 tons, 198 meters (1980's built). Chartered by 1999.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Neptun 900</span><br />(American Tern). 17 300 tons, 158 meters (1990 built). Chartered by 2002.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 AK</span><br />(Capt Steven L Bennet). 59 000 tons, 209 meters (mid 1980's built). Chartered by 1997.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 St Lt Harry L Martin</span><br />(St Lt Harry L Martin). 51 000+ tons, 229 meters (late 1970's built). Chartered by mid 1990's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 TSgt John A Chapman</span><br />(TSgt John A Chapman). 40 000+ tons, 204 meters (late 1970's built). Chartered by 2002.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Lt John P Bobo</span><br />(Lt John P Bobo, Dewayne T Williams, Lt Baldomero Lopez, Lt Jack Lummus, Sgt William R Button). 19 000/41 000 tons, 205 meters. Commissioned by 1985/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Cpl Louis J Hauge/Jr</span><br />(Cpl Louis J Hauge, Pfc William B Baugh, Pfc James Anderson, 1st Lt Alex Bonnyman, Pvt Franklin S Philips). 23 000/49 000 tons, 230 meters. Chartered by mid 1980's<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Sgt Matej Kocak</span><br />(Sgt Matej Kocak, Pfc Eugene A Obregon, Maj Stephen W Pless). 19 000/51 000 tons, 250 meters. Chartered by mid 1980's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Baffin Strait</span><br />(Baffin Strait). 7400 tons, 100+ meters (mid 1990's built). Chartered by 2005.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Wright (aviation logistic support ships)</span><br />(Wright, Curtiss). 12 000/23 000 tons, 183+ meters (1970 built). Converted by 1986/1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 SL-7 fast sealift ships</span><br />(Algol, Bellatrix, Denebola, Pollux, Altair, Regulus, Capella, Antares). 29 000/55 000 tons, 288 meters (1970's built). Converted by 1984/1986.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 T-1 coastal transport tanker</span><br />(Montauk). 7000 tons, 109 meters (1999 built). Chartered by 2000<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Supply (fast combat support ships)</span><br />(Supply, Rainier, Artic, Bridge). 20 000/50 000 tons, 229 meters. Commissioned by 1994/1998.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Paul Buck transport tankers</span><br />(Paul Buck, Samuel L Cobb, Richard G Matthiesen, Lawrence H Gianella). 9000/39 000 tons, 187 meters (1980's built). Commissioned by 1985/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 TSV-101 (theater logistic Vessel)</span><br />(Westpac Express). 101 meters. Chartered by 2001.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Samuel Gompers (destroyers tenders)</span><br />(Puget Sound, Acadia). 14 000/20 000 tons, 196+ meters. Commissioned by 1968/1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Zeus (cable ship)</span><br />(Zeus). 9000/14 000 tons, 153 meters. Commissioned by 1984.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Safeguard (salvage ships)</span><br />(Safeguard, Grasp, Salvor, Grapple). 2400+ tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1985/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Kellie Chouest (deep submergence rescue tender)</span><br />(Kellie Chouest). 1500+ tons, 94 meters. Commissioned/Chartered by 1996.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Harbor & Miscelanous Crafts</span><br /><div>Hundreds of Floatting dock, floatting crane, personnal launch, rescue boats, utility boats, barracks barge, oil barges, target rafts & so...<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">READY RESERVE FORCE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Few Cape class</span><br />14 000/33 000+ tons, 208 meters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Tombarra (Ro-Ro vehicle cargo)</span><br />(Cape Ducato, Cape Douglas, Cape Domingo, Cape Decision, Cape Diamond). 13 000/34 000 tons, 207 meters. Transferred by 1985.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Parralla (Ro-Ro vehicle cargo)</span><br />(Cape Edmont). 12 000/32 000 tons, 199 meters. Transferred by 1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Admiral Wm M Callaghan (vehicle cargo)</span><br />(Admiral Wm M Callaghan). 13 000/26 000 tons, 211 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Meteor (vehicle cargo)</span><br />(Meteor). 9000/21 000 tons, 164 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1985.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Comet (vehicle cargo)</span><br />(Comet). 7600/18 000 tons, 152 meters (1950's built). Transferred by 1985.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 C6SMA60d (crane ship)</span><br />(Green Mountain State, Beaver State). 11 000/27 000 tons, 193 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1992/1997.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 C6SMA1xb (crane ship)</span><br />(Diamond State, Equality State). 15 000/25 000 tons, 203 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1989.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 C5S73C (crane ship)</span><br />(Gopher State, Flickertail State, Cornhusker State). 15 000/25 000 tons, 185 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1987/1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Some Cape Farewell</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 C5S75a (cargo ship)</span><br />(Cape Girardeau, Cape Gibson). 9000+/31 000 tons, 184 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 C4S1u (cargo ship)</span><br />(Cape Jacob). 9000+/22 000 tons, 172 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1980.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Chesapeake (tankers)</span><br />(Petersburg, Chesapeake). 48 000/65 000 tons, 224 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1991/1994.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Powhatan (Fleet Ocean Tugs)</span><br />(Catawba, Navajo, Sioux, Apache). 1300/2200 tons, 69 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Hayes (Acoustic Survey Ships)</span><br />(Hayes).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Blue Ridge (Command Ship)</span><br />(Blue Ridge, Mount Whitney). 18 500+ tons, 190 meters (modified late 1950's LPH hull). Commissioned by 1970/1971, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Missile Instrumentation ships</span><br />(Invinvible, Howard O Lorenzen).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Observation island (Missile Instrumentation ships)</span><br />(Observation island). 17 000 tons, 172 meters. Commissioned by 1958.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Waters (Navigation test suport ships)</span><br />(Waters). 12 200 tons, 139 meters. Commissioned by 1993.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Emory S Land (Submarine Tenders)</span><br />(Emory S L and, Frank Cable). 9000/ 22 000 tons, 198 meters. Commossioned by 1979.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Survey Ships</span><br />(John McDonnel) </div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><div> </div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >7 Pathfinder (Survey Ships)</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Pathfinder, Sumner, Bowditch, Henson, Bruce C Heezen, Mary Sears, Maury). 4700 tons, 100+ meters (the 7th ship "Maury" is a enlarged model). Commissioned by 1994/2012.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;" face="arial"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">I apologize</span> <span class="hps">for this "incomplete" review</span><span>, but I</span> <span class="hps">ran out of time</span> <span class="hps">to fully achieve it.</span> <span class="hps">It will be</span> <span class="hps">completed as soon as</span> <span class="hps atn">possible (</span><span>likely </span><span class="hps">by...late </span><span class="hps">2012</span> <span class="hps">...).</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">Next Fleet Review: Future of the Russian Navy (part 1: combattants ships)...please to be patient...<br /></span></span></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-20315785227380149432011-12-28T09:32:00.011+01:002012-08-21T13:13:26.375+02:00Future of the Chinese Navy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PJNAqRonsyXrxUjV8d6bRdt0b3PONULvP6HOL6ldO-fJG5OR9zzBicdXbVob3spd_i3Ka2ujK9HGVcOUTnDR9E9djfhyAnaWtepquUXWvKYoZldNUdnLxsX-y-MBjqjDr5lXJ79ymtv6/s1600/52B_21307A.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691094460890282418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PJNAqRonsyXrxUjV8d6bRdt0b3PONULvP6HOL6ldO-fJG5OR9zzBicdXbVob3spd_i3Ka2ujK9HGVcOUTnDR9E9djfhyAnaWtepquUXWvKYoZldNUdnLxsX-y-MBjqjDr5lXJ79ymtv6/s200/52B_21307A.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 128px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 200px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Toward the 2nd rank, at full speed !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">Of the entire Chinese land aera, only 2,8% were of water (50 000 Rivers/Lakes).</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br />Coastlines:</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> 14,500 km (around 9,010 mi) , 5000 islands. A EEZ of 877,019 km2, and up to another 3,000,000 km2 claimed by China, disputed by others.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Personnal Strenght:</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> 255 000 (included 40 000 conscript)</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Up to 1 to 4 ??? Aircraft Carriers</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #009900;"><br />Toward 2 or 3 indigenous carriers ???</span></span></div>
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<span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Maybe 2 ships already under initial building process ???. All possible informations & </span><span class="hps">rumors</span> <span class="hps">circulate around the web </span></span>(project 080 to 089 ???)...... <span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"> <span class="hps">From </span><span class="hps">50,000 to </span><span class="hps">80,000</span> <span class="hps">+ tons</span> ship, with none to <span class="hps">4</span> <span class="hps">catapults</span>, with or without <span class="hps">nuclear</span> <span class="hps">propulsion, i</span><span class="hps">n </span><span class="hps">CATOBAR or </span><span class="hps">STOBAR configuration ?</span>.</span><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> Even though</span> <span class="hps">it seems certain</span> <span class="hps">that the Chinese</span> <span class="hps">have understood</span> <span class="hps">that the large (and EXPENSIVE) 80 000+ tons </span><span class="hps">nuclear</span> <span class="hps">aircrafts carriers</span> <span class="hps">have</span> <span class="hps">no future</span> by <span class="hps">2030+......</span></span>As usual, wait & see...<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">("Shilang"). 53 000/67 000 tons, 300 meters (former late 1980's russian Varyag CV). Transferred by 2001. To be commissioned by 2012+ and to remain in service at least until late 2020's/early 2030's.</span> <span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps"><br /><br />Certainly,</span> <span class="hps">the Chinese</span> <span class="hps">aim to</span> <span class="hps">have a</span> <span class="hps">fleet of</span> <span class="hps">3-5</span> <span class="hps">Carriers </span><span class="hps">(but no more</span>). <span class="hps">This is sufficient for their future needs</span><span class="hps">...</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Up to 8+ (12 ?) AAW Destroyers</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> </div>
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Up to 6 </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Luyang II (Type 052C)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />(Lanzhou, Haikou, 4 others currently under construction). 6500+ tons, 153+ meters (Chinese Type 052C). First 2 commissioned by 2004/2005, the second batch of 4 DDG commissioned by 2012/2014, likely to remain in service until mid/late 2030's/early 2040's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Luzhou</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 051C)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Shenyang, Shijiazhuang). 7000 tons, 155 meters (Chinese Type 051C, built around the S-300 SAM system). Commissioned by 2006/2007, likely to remain in service until mid 2030's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 18 Multi-Role Destroyers</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Luyang I</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 052B)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Guangzhou, Wuhan). 5800 tons, 154 meters (Chinese Type 052B). Commissioned by 2004, maybe to receive VLS modernisation by mid/late 2010's ??? (but no sure...), likely to remain in service until early 2030's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Luhai</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 051B)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Shenzhen). 6000+ tons, 153 meters (Chinese Type 051B). Commissioned by 1999, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Luhu</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 052)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(Harbin, Qingdao). 4800 tons, 148 meters (Chinese Type 052). Commissioned by 1993/1996, likely to remain in service until mid 2020's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />4 Hangzhou/Sovremenny</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Taizhou, Ningbo). 7000+ tons, 156 meters (Ex 1980's Russian Sovremenny DDG). Transferred by 1999/2006, likely to remain in service until mid 2020's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">(Zhanjiang, Zhuhai). 3500 tons, 132 meters (Chinese Type 051 G1/G2). Commissioned by 1991/1993, likely to be retired by late 2010's.</span> <b style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />11 Luda-I/II</b><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 051)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Yinchuan, Xining, Dalian, Nanjing, Hefei, Chongqing, Zunyi, Nanning, Nanchang, Guilin, Kaifeng). 3200+ tons, 132 meters (Chinese Type 051). Commissioned by 1972/1991, now ageing/obsolete DD, all likely to be retired from service in the next few years (by mid 2010's).</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Frigates</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br />Up to 12+ ? Jiangkai-III</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 054B)</span><br />
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(530 Xuzhou, 529 Zhoushan, 570 Huangshan, 568 Chaohu, 571 Yuncheng, 569 Yulin, 548 Yiyang, 549 Changzhou, 538 Yantai, 546 Yancheng, 550 Siping, maybe 572 & 547 were the 14th & 15th ships currently under completion, maybe few other still in order ?). 4300 tons, 134 meters (Chinese Type 054 A). Commissioned by early 2008+...<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Jiangkai-I</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">(Type 054)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;">(Maanshan, Wenzhou). 4300 tons, 134 meters (Chinese Type 054). Commissioned by 2005/2006.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />10 Jiangwei-II</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Type 053H3)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Yichang, Jiaxing, Lianyungang, Putian, Sanming, Yulin, Yuxi, Xiangfan, Mianyang, Luoyang). 1900/2400 tons, 112/114 meters (Chinese Type 053H3). Commissioned by 1998/2006, still +/- modern warships, likely to remain in service until late 2010's/early 2020's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">4 Jiangwei-I</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 053H2G)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Anqing, Huainan, Huaibei, Tonqing). 1700/2100 tons (Chinese Type 053H2G). Commissioned by 1991/1994. Now progressively ageing & obsolete FFG. Likely to be retired from service by mid/late 2010's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6 Jianghu-V</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 053 H1G)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Zigong, Kangding, Dongguan, Shantou, Jiangmen, Zhaoging). 1400/1700 tons, 103+ meters (Type 053 H1G). Commissioned by 1993/1996. Now ageing & obsolete (hull/weapons) FFG. Likely to be retired from service by mid/late 2010's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Jianghu-IV</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Type 053HT-H)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Siping). 1600/1800 tons, 103+ meters (Chinese Type 053HT-H). Commissioned by 1986. Now renamed "Lushun" and transferred to Chinese Naval Academy as a training ship.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Jianghu-III</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 053HT/H2)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Huangshi, Wuhu, Cangzhou). 1600/1800 tons, 103+ meters (Chinese 053HT/H2). Commissioned by 1986/1993. Now ageing & obsolete (hull/weapons) FFG. Likely to be retired from service by mid/late 2010's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">5 ? Jianghu-II</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 053H1)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Linfen, Shaoguan, Anshun, Zhaotong, Jishou). (Type 053H1). 1400/1700 tons, 103+ meters (Type 053H1). Now fully obsolete (hull/weapons/sensors) FFG, few others FFG already retired from service. Likely to be retired very soon, all by early 2010's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 8 Jianghu-I</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 053)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Nantong, Wuxi, Huauyin, Zhenjiang, Ji'ian, Changzhi, Maoming, Yibin). (Chinese Type 053). 1400/1700 tons, 103+ meters. Now fully obsolete (hull/weapons/sensors) FFG, some already from service. All llikely to be retired very soon, all by early 2010's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ageing/Obsolete frigate "Jiujiang (Jianghu-I) converted into a fire support ship, with rockets launchers.</span><br /></span> </div>
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+/- 1400 tons, 90 meters (Chinese Type 056 Corvette/OPV). Likely severals units (one or two dozens ?) planned or under construction. <span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">These</span> <span class="hps">056</span> <span class="hps">type</span> <span class="hps">corvettes</span> <span class="hps">are planned</span> <span class="hps">to replace the</span> <span class="hps">ageing Hainan/Shangai PB's. First type 056 t</span></span>o be commissioned by late 2012+<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">89 to 109 ? Fast Attack Missiles Crafts</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 68 to 80+ Houbei</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 022)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">250 tons, 43+ meters (Type 022/C-14). Real number of crafts completed difficult to find. All commissioned by mid 2000's/early 2010's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">5 to 7 ? Houjian</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776 ?). 540 tons, 65+ meters (Project 520T/037-II). Commissioned by 1991/2001. One ship sunk in accident by 2006.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />16 to 22 Houxin</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769). 450+ tons, 62 meters (Type 343M/037-II or 037-IG ?). Commissioned by 1991/2004.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">+/- 172 to 193 Patrol Crafts</span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">(Mid Shore Patrol Crafts)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">78 ? to 97 ? Hainan</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(275-285, 290, 302, 305, 609, 610, 618-622, 626-629, 636-687, 689-692, 701, 707, 723-733, 740-742...). 390+ tons, 58+ meters (Type 037). Commissioned by 1964/1995, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">dozens of crafts already retired from service. The +/- 80 remaining crafts very likely expected to be retired in the following years, by mid 2010's...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">17 to 18 Haizhui</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(1203-1204, 1208, 1239-1240, 2327-2329, 4339, 4340-4348). 150+ tons, 41 meters (Type 062/062-I). Commissioned by 1992/1998.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />35 to 36 Haiqing</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(661-614, 631-635, 710-717, 743-744, 761-764, 786-797). 470+ tons, 62+ meters (Type 037-I). Commissioned by 1992/1997.<br /></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 40 Shangahi-II</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">120+ tons, 38+ meters (Type 062). Commissioned by 1962/1988, dozens of crafts already retired from service. The +/- 40 remaining crafts very likely expected to be retired in the following years, by mid 2010's...</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />2 Haijiu</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(693, 697). 450 tons, 62 meters (enlarged Hainan PB). Commissioned by 1987/1995</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Up to 6 ? Submarines (SSBN)</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> </div>
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<span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">2+ Jin (Type 094)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(2 Jin's confirmed, a another third ship uncertain ?? maybe up to 3 others under construction but maybe unlikely ?). 8000/9000 tons (Chinese type 094 SSBN). First two commissioned around 2006/2010. </span><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps">But</span> <span class="hps">it seems that these</span> <span class="hps">type 094 are</span> <span class="hps">noisy</span>. <span class="hps">For this,</span> <span class="hps">Chinese s</span><span class="hps">hould not</span> <span class="hps">build</span> <span class="hps">units</span> "<span class="hps">3 to 6" and</span> <span class="hps">are already</span> <span class="hps">designing the</span> <span class="hps">next</span> <span class="hps">SSBN</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> (Type 96 ?)</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Xia</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 092)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(406). 6500/7000 tons, 120 meters (Chinese type 092 SSBN). Commissioned by 1983-1988.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Likely to remain in service at least until late 2010's.</span> <span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps"><br /><br />Certainly,</span> <span class="hps">the Chinese</span> <span class="hps">aim to</span> <span class="hps">have a</span> <span class="hps">fleet of</span> <span class="hps">4-5</span> <span class="hps">SSBN</span> <span class="hps">(but no more</span>). <span class="hps">This will be</span> <span class="hps">sufficient as a</span> <span class="hps">deterrent</span> <span class="hps">against the U.S...</span></span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />5+ Submarines (SSN)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #009900;">Up to 3+ Type 095</span></span></span><br />
<span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps">Likely under development</span><span class="">, because of</span> <span class="hps">weaknesses in the</span> <span class="hps">type</span> <span class="hps">093. First Type 095 expected to be commissioned by 2015...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">2+ Shang (Type 093)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(2 Shang's confirmed, up to 4 others under construction ?). 6000/7000 tons, (Chinese type 093 SSN). First two commissioned by 2006/2010.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps">But</span> <span class="hps">it seems that these</span> <span class="hps">type 093 are</span> <span class="hps">noisy</span>. <span class="hps">For this,</span> <span class="hps">Chinese s</span><span class="hps">hould not</span> <span class="hps">build</span> <span class="hps">units</span> "<span class="hps">3 to 6" and</span> <span class="hps">are already</span> <span class="hps">designing the</span> <span class="hps">next</span> <span class="hps">SSBN</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> (Type 95 ?)</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Han</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;">(403, 404, 405). 4500/5500 tons, 106+ meters (Chinese Type 091 SSN). Commissioned by 1984/1991.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span>2 first SSN of this class (401/402) already retired from service. The 3 remaining SSN to last until late 2010's.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Submarines (SSK)</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Up to 1+ Qing (Type 041/041B ?)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">Around 4500/6000 tons, 90/95 meters (Maybe Type 041 or 041B ?, likely derived from olders Russian SSK design, maybe used as a SSG or a Weapon/Missiles Trials Submarine ?). Commissioned by 2011, likely to remain in service until late 2030's/early 2040's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />6+ Yuan</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 039 A/B)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(330, .....). Commissioned by 2006+</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Up to 12 Song-III</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 039G1)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329). 1700/2100 tons, 76+ meters (Chinese type 039G1 SSK). Commissioned around 2005/2009.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">3 Song-II</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 039G)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(321, 322, 323). 1700/2200 tons, 76+ meters (Chinese type 039G SSK). Commissioned by 2001/2003. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Song-I</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 039)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(320). 1700/2200 tons, 76+ meters (Chinese type 039 SSK). Commissioned by</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1999.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6 improved Ming (Type 035B)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310). 1500/2100 tons, 78 meters (Chinese type 035B, improved Ming). Commissioned by 1998/2001, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />+/- 12 Ming</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (Type 053G)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(342, 352, 353, 354, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363). 1500/2100 tons, 76 meters (Chinese type 053G, derived from Russian 1950's Romeo SSK). Commissioned by 1987/1996. Now obsolete SSK, likely to be retired by late 2010's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />10 Kilo-II</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375). 2300/3900 tons, 70/74 meters (Russian 636/636M Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1997/2007.</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />2 Kilo-I</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"> (364, 365). 2300/3900 tons, 70/74 meters (Russian 877 EKM Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1995 </span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br />3 to 8 Romeo</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Type 033)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />1300/1700 tons, 76+ meters (Type 033). Commissioned by 1960/1984.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Now fully obsolete SSK, only usable as a training sub or floating battery (and maybe for intelligence ops ?). Now longer in service, </span><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps">they must all</span> <span class="hps">be</span> <span class="hps">disarmed</span> <span class="hps">in the coming years</span><span class="">, by 2015</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Midget-Submarines, UUV/ROUV/AUV</span> </div>
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Existence of severals midget-submarines and dozens of UUV/ROUV/AUV confirmed<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Mine-Warfare</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span class="hps">(</span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><span class="hps"><span style="font-style: italic;">One of the major</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">weaknesses</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps"><span style="font-style: italic;">of the Chinese fleet</span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span class="hps">)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Wozang</span><br />
(Huoqiu/804). (heavily modified Type 082 Wosao MCM). Commissioned by 2005.<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">4+ Wochi</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">(Type 081)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(805 ? Zhangjiagang, 810 ? Jingjiang, 839, 840). 575 tons, 55 meters (Chinese Type 081 MCM). Commissioned by 2007+.<br /></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Wolei</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(Wolei). 3100 tons, 93+ meters (Chinese Type 918 Minelayer). Commissioned by 1988.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Up to 5 Wosao</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(800, 801, 802, 803, 806). 320 tons, 44+ meters (Chinese Type 082 coastal MCM).</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Commissioned during 1980's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Up to 40 ? T-43</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(364-366, 377-379, 386-389, 396-397, 398-399, 801-803, 807-809, 821-823, 829-832, 853-854, 863, 994-996...). 570 tons, 58+ meters (Chinese type 6610, derived from Russian 1950's T-43 MCM). Commissioned by 1956-late 1980's. Now fully obsolete......but effective ships !...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Futi</span></span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />(Type 312 mine-sweeping drone).</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Large Amphibious Ships</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br />Up to 3+ ? future LHD ?</span></span><br />
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps">After the development of</span> <span class="hps">the Type 071 LPD</span> <span class="hps atn">(</span>and the need <span class="hps">for very versatile larger</span> <span class="hps">amphibious ships...</span>). <span class="hps">It is certain that</span> <span class="hps">the Chinese fleet</span> <span class="hps">will build</span> <span class="hps">helicopter carriers</span>. <span class="hps">Many rumors</span> <span class="hps">speak</span> <span class="hps">of a type</span> <span class="hps atn">081 (</span>probably <span class="hps">similar to the</span> <span class="hps">current European</span> <span class="hps">LHD's</span>). <span class="hps">2</span> <span class="hps">or 3</span> <span class="hps">units should</span> <span class="hps">be</span> <span class="hps">built in the</span> <span class="hps">2010</span><span class="">'s...WAIT & SEE<br /></span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #009900;">Up to 4+ Yuzhao (type 071</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">(998, 999, 2 others under construction).</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> +/- 20 000 tons, 210 meters (Chinese Type 071 LPD). Commissioned by 2007+</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Medium Amphibious Ships</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 7 Yukan (Type 072 LST)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933). 3100+ tons, 119+ meters (Type 072). Commissioned by around 1978/1982.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">10 or 11 Yuting-I (Type 072-II LST)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(908, 909, 910, 934, 935, 936, 937, 939, 940, 941...). 3400/4800 tons, 119+ meters (Type 072-II). Commissioned by 1991/2001.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">9 to 12 ? Yuting-II (Type 072 IIA or Type 072 III ? LST)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(911, 912, 913, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997...). 3400+ tons, 130 meters (Type 072 IIA or 072 III ?).</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Commissioned around 2003/2005.</span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps">It is</span> <span class="hps">possible that</span> <span class="hps">errors</span> <span class="hps">on these "Type 072xxx" LST's</span> <span class="hps">...</span></span><br />
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps">There are many</span> <span class="hps">inconsistencies</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">the "hull numbers" </span><span class="hps">and related LST models</span> <span class="hps">..... </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> :(</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Yudao II/III ? (LSM)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Type 073 ?).</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Uncertain data ?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 11 Yudeng/Yunshu IV ? (LSM)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 990). 1400/2000 tons, 87 meters (Type 073A/Type 073-III). Commissioned by 1991/early 2000's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">+/- 10 Yuhai/Wuhu-A (LSM/LCU)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">(3111, 3113, 3115, 3116, 3117, 3229, 3244, 7593, 7594, 7595). 800 tons, 58+ meters (Type 074). Commissioned by 1995/2000.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">7+ Type 074A (LSM)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(3128, 3129, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235....). 800 tons, Commissioned by 2005+</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />+/- 27 Yuliang-I (LSM)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />730/850 tons, 53/60 meters (Type 079-I). Commissioned by 1971/1978.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Maybe few already retired from service.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />4 to 7 ? Yuliang-II (LSM)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;">(973, 974, 975, 977, 979, 980, 986). 730/850 tons, 53/60 meters (Type 079-II). Commissioned by 1979/1983.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Now progressively retired from service, maybe no longer serviceable ?</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Yunshu (LSM)</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> ?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">Medium & Small Amphibious Ships</span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">10+ Yubei (LCU)</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />1200 tons, 64 meters. Commissioned by 2004-</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />+/- 130 Yunan (LCU) </span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />130+ tons, 27+ meters (Type 067). Commissioned by 1968/1992, now many crafts retired from service or in reserve....<br /></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">10+</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> Type 726</span> </div>
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80/180 tons, 26 meters (Chinese Type 726 LCAC, copy of the US LCAC design). Commissioned by late 2000's.<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">20 to 30 Type 724 (small LCAC)</span><br />
Small Chinese Type 724 LCAC. Commissioned by early 1990's.<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">30 to 100+ ? Yuqing/Yuchin (LCM)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">125+ tons, 24+ meters (LCM type 068).</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Commissioned by late 1960's/1990's. Now many in reserve ?</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Up to 8 Zubr ?</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Expected to be delivered by Russia in the following years ?</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br />AUXILIARIES SHIPS</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Fleet & Coastal Oilers/Tankers</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br />2 (3 ?) Fuchi (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Replenishment Ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Qiandaohu, Weishanhu). 22 000+ tons, 178+ meters. Commissioned by 2004/2005. maybe a third ship planned ?</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Nancang/</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Komandarm Fedko </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #009900;">(</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Replenishment Ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Qinghaihu). 37 000 tons, 168/188+ meters. Commissioned by 1996.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Fuqing </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #009900;"> (</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Replenishment Ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Hongzhu, Fencang). 14 000/21 000 tons, 168 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1982.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Jinyou (transport oilers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dongyun 622, 625, 675). 2500 tons, 99 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1990.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Sengi (transport oilers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dongyun 620, 621). 4900+ tons, 101 meters. Commissioned by 1981+</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">8 ? to 14 Fulin (transport oilers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dongyun 583, 606, 607, 609, 623, 626, 628, 629, 633, Nanyun 923, 924, 940, 1104). 2200 tons, 66 meters. Commissioned by 1972+. Now maybe only 8 units serviceable ?</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />7 to 20 Fuzhou (transport oilers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dongyun 570, 573, 580, 581, 608, 903; Nanyun 904, 906, 907, 909, 910, 912, 920, 926, 927, 930, 935, 941, 1101, 1104). 1200 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1964/1970. Now maybe only 7 units serviceable ?</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Others Cargo/Tankers</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Fuxianhu (transport ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Fuxianhu). 15000+ tons. Commissioned by 2007.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />2 Dayun </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(transport ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(883, 884). 10900+ tons, 156+ meters (Type 904). Commissioned by 1993. Now both ships operate as fisheries Inspection ships (Zhongguo Yuzheng 21 & 88).</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />8 Fuzhou (water tanker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(570, 573, 580, 581, 608, 903, 904, 906, 908, 938...). 1200 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1964/1970.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Dadong </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(water tanker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dadong/J304). 1500 tons, 82 meters (Type 946A). Commissioned by 1982.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Dazhou </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(water tanker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Nanjiu-502, Beijiu-137). 1100 tons, 79 meters (Type 946). Commissioned by 1977/1978.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">3 Dajiang </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(water tanker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Changxingdao, Chongmingdao, Yonxingdao). 10 000+ tons, 156 meters. Commissioned by 1976/1980.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />5 to 7 Hongqi (cargo ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(433, 443, 528, 755, 756, 771, 836). 1900+ tons, 62 meters (Cargo type 081). Commissioned during 1970's. Now maybe only 5 units serviceable ?</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />2 Romanian Galati (cargo ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haiyun 318, 600). 5200 tons, 100+ meters. Commissioned by early 1970's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">7 Danlin (cargo ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haileng 531, 592, 794, 975, 591, 594, 972). 1200+ tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1960/1962.</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Submarines Rescue Ships & Tenders</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #009900;">Up to 3+ ? Type 926 (Dalao class ?)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(864 ?, two others not yet named ?). All commissioned by 2012...</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />One 648</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Commissioned by 1985.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Dalang-II</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(428, 911 or </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Dongjiu, Beijiu-138, Nanjiu-510 ???</span><span style="font-family: arial;">). 3700/4200 tons, 115 meters (Type 922A). Commissioned by 1986/1997</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Dalang-I</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(332 ex Beiju-122, Nanjiu-503). 3500/4000 tons (Type 922), 111+ meters. Commissioned by 1975/1986.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Dazhi (submarine tenders)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dazhi 920). 5800 tons, 106+ meters. Commissioned by 1965.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Yudong?/Hudong (submarine rescue ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haijiu 512). 5000 tons, 95 meters. Commissioned by 1969.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Dazhou (submarine rescue ship)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />(Haijou 502, 504). 1100 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1976/1977.</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />Existence of 4 Daliang uncertain ?</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Existence of 1 Dadong uncertain ?</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Salvage ships & Ocean Tugs<br /><span style="color: #009900;">One or two dozens of Indigenous (chinese built) Ocean Tugs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">Likely to be build during the 2010's to replace 34+ obsoletes (1960's) Gromovoy/Roslavi Ocean Tugs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">3 Dajiang (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Ocean Salvage & Rescue Ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(861, 862, 863). 11900+ tons, 156+ meters (Type 925).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Daozha (salvage ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Daozha). 4000 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 1993.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Kansha (salvage ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Hailao). 1400 tons, 69+ meters. Commissioned by 1981.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">4 Tuzhong (salvage tugs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(T 154, 710, 830, 890). 3600 tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6+ Tuzhong (ocean tugs)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />(Beituo 622, Beituo 711, Dongtuo 837, Dongtuo 842, Dongtuo 843, Nantuo 155). 750 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned during 1980's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Tuzhong-II (ocean tugs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Beituo 710, Dongtuo 830, Nantuo 154). 3600 tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">11 (9?) Hujiu </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(ocean tugs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(147, 155, 622, 711, 717, 837, 842, 843, 867, 875, 877). 750 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned during 1980's. Now maybe only 9 units serviceable ?</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Dinghai (ocean tugs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(717, 842, 843). 1400+ tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">17 Gromovoy (ocean tugs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(149, 156, 166, 167, 680, 683, 684, 716, 802, 809, 811, 813, 814, 817, 822, 824, 827). 790+ tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1958-1962, now ageing crafts, likely to be retired during 2010's and replaced by some new Chinese indegenous ocean tugs.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />17 (19 ?) Roslavi (ocean tugs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(153, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 518, 604, 613, 646, 707, 852, 853, 854, 862, 863, 867). 750 tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1964/1965, now ageing crafts, likely to be retired during 2010's and replaced by some new Chinese indegenous ocean tugs.</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Hospital Ships</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">4 to 6 ? Qiongsha </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Troop Transport/Hospital ships</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(830, 831, 832, 836, status of another 3 ships (833, 834, 835) uncertain ?). 2100+ tons, 86 meters. Commissioned by late 1980's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Daishandao (hospital ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Daishandao/866). 20 000 tons (Type 920). Commissioned by 2008.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Qiongsha (hospital ships)</span><br />
(<span style="font-family: arial;">Nankang 833, ...). 2100+ tons, 86 meters. Commissioned by 1980+</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Weapon Trial Ships</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Shiyan/Bi Sheng (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Weapon Trial Ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(891, 892). 6000 tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1999+.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Wuhu (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Trial ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(891). 6000 tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1997.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Yanxi (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Weapon Trial Ship</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Hsun 701). 1200 tons, 60 meters. Commissioned by 1970.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">3 Yantai (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Ammunition Ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(938, 800, 801). 3300+ tons, 115 meters (based on the Yukan amphibious ship design). Commissioned by 1992.</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Training Ships</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br />1 Shichang (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Training Ship/Helico ship)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />(Shichang). 9000+ tons, 120+ meters. Commissioned by 1996.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Daxing (</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Training Ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Zheng-he). 4500/6000+ tons, 132 meters (Type 795). Commissioned by 1987/1988.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Intelligence & Survey Ships</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">One 851 (intelligence ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(851). 6000 tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1999.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Dadie </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(intelligence ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Beidiao 900). 1800/2500 tons, 94 meters. Commissioned by 1987.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Yanbing (intelligence ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haidiao 723). 5000 tons, 94+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">3 Yanha </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(intelligence ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haibing 519, 721, 722). 3200 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 1969/1989.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Xingfengshan </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(intelligence ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Xingfengshan 856). 5500 tons, 115 meters (derived from the Dalang design). Commissioned by 1988.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Xiangyanghong 01 (Intelligence ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Xiangyanghong 09). 1100+ tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1979.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 Kan Yang (coastal survey)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Nance 426, 428). 600 tons, 50 meters. Commissioned by 1975.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">3 Shuguang (hydrographic survey ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Shuguang 01/03). 500 tons, 60 meters (modified T-43 MCM). Commissioned by late 1960's</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">With</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">probably</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">dozens of</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">civilians </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"></span><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">trawlers & others </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">boats</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">converted</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"> into </span><span class="hps"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">spy/intelligence ships...</span></span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Missiles & Space Ships</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Dongdiao (missile range instrumentation ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Dongdiao 851). 4600 tons, 121 meters. Commissioned by 1999.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Yuanwang (Space support ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Yuanwang 1/3). 17 000/21 000 tons, 190 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1995.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">1 Xiangyanghong (space support ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Yuanwang 4). 10 000+ tons, 156 meters. Commissioned by 1980.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Others auxiliaries Ships</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6 or 7 Yannan (navigationnal buoy tenders)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(124, 463, Beidiao 983, B25, Dongce 263, Beidiao 982, B22). 1500+ tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6 Yanbai </span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">(Degaussing Tenders</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">)</span><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(203, 735, 736, 745, 746, 863). 740 tons, 65 meters. Commissioned by ?</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />3 Youzhong (cable ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(G 2693, 2304, 2404). 750 tons, 59 meters. Commissioned by 1982+</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">6+ Youdian (cable ship)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Nanlan 233, 234, 764, 765, 873, 874). 1500+ tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Harbors & others small Crafts</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> (uncertain data ?)</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Wuting/Huludao (project 611)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">Commissioned by 1987+</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, uncertain data ?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">42+ Patrol crafts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Hai Guan 801/842). 98 tons, 31 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1999.</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- Likely up to severals hundreds of harbors crafts (personnal launch, floatting crane, small navigationnal crafts & so)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">- Likely up to severals hundreds of RHIB & fast small crafts for special force & intelligence use...</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />CHINESE NAVAL INFANTRY (10 000+)</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Light-Tanks:</span> 100+ Type 63/63A; 60 Type-05 AAAV ZTD-05</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br />Armored Vehicles (Trackeed):</span> 180+ Type-63C/Type-77 II/Type-86; 200 Type-05 AAAV ZBD-05</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br />Artillery (towed):</span> many Type-83 (122mm)</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">MRL: many Type-63 (107mm)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Anti-Tanks missiles:</span> many HJ-73; HJ-8; Type-98 Queen Bee</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br />Manpads:</span> HN-5 Hong Nu/Red Cherry</span> <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />CHINESE CUSTOMS NAVAL SERVICE</span><span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">20 to 24 Qui-M class</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">80 meters</span><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">7 P-58A (coastal command ships)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Hai-Guan 901/907). 400 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1990/1998.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">CHINESE BORDER SECURITY FORCE MARITIME COMMAND</span><br />
<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">20+ Huxin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">160+ tons, 28 meters (modified Hungpu design). Commissioned during 1980's.</span> <span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">CHINESE COAST GUARDS</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">(estimation)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Type 718 Cutter</span><br />
(Pudong/Haijing 1001). 1000 tons. Commissioned by 2007. <span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />2 Jianghu-I</span><br />
(Haijing 1002, 1003). 1400/1600 tons, 103+ meters (former Jianghu-I Type 053H frigate). Transferred by 2007. <span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />100+ Type 218</span><br />
130 tons, 41+ meters, various models A/B/C/D/E...<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Haijing 35082</span><br />
Uncertain data ?<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Haijing 35012</span><br />
Uncertain data ?<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Haijing 31020</span><br />
Uncertain data ?<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Haijing 33026</span><br />
Uncertain data ?<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">2 SRC-90E</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">6+ tons, 11+ meters (Swedish built). Commissioned by 1998.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">With likely dozens of smaller coastal/In-Shore crafts, data unclear ?</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">CHINESE MARITIME SURVEILLANCE</span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">(estimation)</span></span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br />2 Type-I Cutter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haijian 17, 46). 1100+ tons, 73+ meters. Commissioned by 2005.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Type-II Cutter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haijian 27). 1200 tons, 75+ meters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Haijian 51</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haijian 51). 1600+ tons, 87+ meters. Commissioned by 2005.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Haijian 83</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">(Haijian 83). 3400 tons, 98 meters. Commissioned by 2004.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">With likely dozens of smaller coastal/In-Shore crafts, data unclear ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">CHINESE FISHERIES LAW ENFORCEMENT (estimation)</span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Yunzheng</span><br />
(Yunzheng). 4400+ tons, 113+ meters (former late 1970's Dalang Type 922-II). Transferred by 2009. <span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />8 Cutters</span><br />
(Yuzheng 33, 118, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205). 960+ tons, 69+ meters. <span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />1 Yunzheng 204</span><br />
(1 Yunzheng 204)<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Yunzheng 31</span><br />
(Yunzheng 31). 1000 tons. Built by 1992.<br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">1 Yunzheng 117</span><br />
(Yunzheng 117).<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">With likely dozens of smaller coastal/In-Shore crafts, data unclear ?</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">CHINESE NAVAL AVIATION (estimation) (26 000+)</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #009900; font-weight: bold;">Aircrafts:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 30 H-6 D (bomber)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 48 J-8 I/F/B/D Finback (Fighter-bomber)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 84 JH-7</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 30 Q-5 Fantan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 20 Su-30 Mk 2 Flanker</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 PS/SH-5 (ASW)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 7 HZ-5 (Il-28R Beagle, reco)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 6 Y-8J/B Cub (reco)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 Y-8X (maritime patrol)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 3 HY-6 (tanker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 Y-8 An-12 BP Cub A (transport)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 50 Y-5 An-2 Colt (Transport)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 Y-7 An-24 Coke (Transport)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 6 Y-7H An-26 Curl (Transport)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 2 Yak-42 (transport)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 14 JJ-6 Mig-19 UTI Farmer (Training, no longer ops ?)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 4 JJ-7 Mongol A (</span><span style="font-family: arial;">Training, no longer ops ?)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 38 PT/CJ-6 (training)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 21 HY-7 (training)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 12 K-8 (training)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 33 HJ-5 (training)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #009900; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Helicopters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 25 Z-9C (ASW)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 15 SA-321 (SAR)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 20 Z-8 SA-321Ja (SAR)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">- 2 Z-8S (SAR)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 3 Z-8JH </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(SAR)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 19+ Ka-28 Helix A (ASW)</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br />- 8 Mi-8 Mip (transport)</span> <span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="hps"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Following the</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">rapid growth</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">of the Chinese navy</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps atn" style="font-style: italic;">(</span><span style="font-style: italic;">and because of</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">the strong</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">misinformation about</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">Chinese warships & their "hull numbers"</span><span style="font-style: italic;">).</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">This "Fleet-Review" </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">can only be "approximate"</span><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> As usual, f</span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">eel</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">free to correct me</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">or</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-style: italic;">add additional information</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">. </span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps">Your help & </span><span class="hps">information</span> <span class="hps">are welcome !!!<br /></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps">(Next Fleet-Review: Future of the US Amphibious & Auxiliary Fleet")</span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;"><span class="hps"><br /></span></span></div>
Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-88531297086534483442011-12-22T14:33:00.002+01:002011-12-22T14:36:10.849+01:00Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012.<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg55oBDSB75Iei7_tEjg6TbvQS1MoA5ztEvdO8uJPs9NvB5hDNmxI0qNebhrtPlwfpnaWn1Bjj2RL3k314l4Zo9OxfCRXCAZjFO5PlGmBRktRCRrGHQt0FfJTdulmli809Oi-TQG5Rw3EQC/s1600/111215-N-ZZ999-090.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg55oBDSB75Iei7_tEjg6TbvQS1MoA5ztEvdO8uJPs9NvB5hDNmxI0qNebhrtPlwfpnaWn1Bjj2RL3k314l4Zo9OxfCRXCAZjFO5PlGmBRktRCRrGHQt0FfJTdulmli809Oi-TQG5Rw3EQC/s200/111215-N-ZZ999-090.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688945534783833314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span style="font-family: arial;" class="hps">I wish you</span> <span style="font-family: arial;" class="hps">a</span> <span style="font-family: arial;" class="hps">Merry Christmas</span> <span style="font-family: arial;" class="hps">and</span> <span style="font-family: arial;" class="hps">a Happy New Year</span> <span class="hps">2012.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">Best Regards.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps">M.C</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">(Next Fleet Review: "Future of the Chinese Navy")</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-86587802381023244532011-11-20T11:33:00.006+01:002011-11-20T11:45:42.782+01:00Blog Upgrade<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_W2NpxBtsy5PYNZW03U7yVFliTokxMZTYhfxndPiNb5wnoeP0V9Ol8lMJfTDAzkHeltpWITSp90ZPXWEE96W0tZISw8mJW3dHaMQZ9vi1UrchqbeZ28Vy2qilJRFw8u7Xt_z4m4ef7-m/s1600/website-upgrade.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_W2NpxBtsy5PYNZW03U7yVFliTokxMZTYhfxndPiNb5wnoeP0V9Ol8lMJfTDAzkHeltpWITSp90ZPXWEE96W0tZISw8mJW3dHaMQZ9vi1UrchqbeZ28Vy2qilJRFw8u7Xt_z4m4ef7-m/s200/website-upgrade.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677026683503422418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">In the coming weeks, this blog is subject to change.<br /><br />As previously <a href="http://combatfleetoftheworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/combat-fleets-of-world-will-take_03.html"> announced</a>, this blog will move toward a "Fleet review/Size" blog. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />All "News" post (<span style="font-style: italic;">more than 1400 post</span>) will be deleted. I will try to save your comments on these post, but I'm afraid of having to delete them :(</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Only "Fleet Review" post will be kept. <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Now please leave your comments only on the "Fleet Review" post.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Best Regards</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />M.C</span><br /></span>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-84132215644905562772011-10-29T09:24:00.012+02:002011-11-01T16:53:07.857+01:00Future of the Polish Navy<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwDfwUAAkB5WJV9nmy1gwP3_kG3q0HZYy0PXjSlJNJUJweVTrTcZ4GgbsxkJ5xk7lUZwEDlRwFvs4GCWxW0GOaH0pOUpz4WDF_9LPWDh2-eR8nhzenJhfng2oY-S9m-GWlWWjL-iiwdpo/s1600/200px-Naval_Jack_of_Poland.svg.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668812260034098226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwDfwUAAkB5WJV9nmy1gwP3_kG3q0HZYy0PXjSlJNJUJweVTrTcZ4GgbsxkJ5xk7lUZwEDlRwFvs4GCWxW0GOaH0pOUpz4WDF_9LPWDh2-eR8nhzenJhfng2oY-S9m-GWlWWjL-iiwdpo/s200/200px-Naval_Jack_of_Poland.svg.png" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Maybe too ambitious ?</span><br /></div></span><br /><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cartography:</span><br />Of the entire Polish land aera, 3,07% were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastline: 491 km. A EEZ of 30,533 km<sup>2</sup>. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Personnal Strenght:</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> 8000 </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 Frigates</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 General Kazimierz Pulaski</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(General Kazimierz Pulaski, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko). 3600/4100, 136 meters (ex 1980's US O.H.Perry FFG). Transferred by 2000/2002. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3+ Corvettes</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Up to 7 Gawron ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Slazak, Kujawiak, Krakowiak, Mazur, Kurp, Goral,?). 1600/2000 tons, 90+ meters (German Meko 100-A). <span id="result_box" lang="en" class="long_text"><span class="hps">This (<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">too ambitious</span>) program faces</span> <span class="hps">enormous problems of</span> <span class="hps">delays/</span><span class="hps">cost overruns</span> <span class="hps">(and</span> <span class="hps">mismanagement</span>). <span class="hps">It is now</span> <span class="hps">very likely that</span> <span class="hps">the first ship</span> <span class="hps">will be finished</span> <span class="hps">only by</span> <span class="hps">2015+ </span><span class="hps atn">(</span>after 10 <span class="hps">years of construction</span> !). <span class="hps">Other ships</span> <span class="hps">are VERY uncertain</span></span>......wait & see</span><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Kaszub</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Kaszub). 1100+ tons, 82+ meters. Commissioned by 1987. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 Tarantul I</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Metalowiec, Rolnik). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (1980's Russian Tarantil I FAC). Transferred by 1988/1989.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />3 Fast Attack Missile Crafts</span> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3 Orkan</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Orkan, Poirun, Grom). 350+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 1992/1995, modernised by 2009/2012. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">5 Submarines</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Kilo</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Orzel). 2400/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1986.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">4 Kobben</span><br />(Sokol, Sep, Bielik, Kondor). 430/480 tons, 47+ meters (ex 1960's Norwegian SSK's). Transferred by 2002/2004.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Mine-Warfare</span> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3 Krogulec (206FM</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">)<br />(Flaming, Mewa, Czajka). 420/500 tons, 58+ meters. Commissioned by 1962/1967, modernised by 1999/2001.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />12 or 13 Gardno/Goplo (Project 207 D/P)</span><br />(Gardno, Bukowo, Dabie, Jamno, Mielno, Wicko, Resko, Sarbsko, Necko, Naklo, Druzno, Hancza). 210+ tons, 38+ meters. Commissioned by 1981/1991. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">4 Mamry</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Mamry, Wigry, Sniardwy, Wdzydze). 210+ tons, 38+ meters (Improved Goplo MCM design). Commissioned by 1991/1995</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />Mine-Layers</span> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">5 Lublin (LSM/Minelayers)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Lublin, Gniezno, Krakow, Poznan, Torun). 1745 tons, 95+ meters (project 767). Commissioned by 1989/1991.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">3 Deba (LCU)</span><br />(KD-11/13). 176 tons, 37+ meters ( Project 716). Commissioned by 1988/1991<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">4 Salvage Ships</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2 Piast</span><br />(Piast, Lech). 1600 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1974.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />2 Zbyszko</span><br />(Zbyszko, Macko). 380 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />Auxiliaries Ships</span> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki). 2290 tons, 72+ meters (Bereza class). Commissioned by 2011.</span></p><br /><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Baltyk (small replenishment)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Baltyk). 2980+ tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by 1991. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 Heweliusz (Hydrographic ships)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Heweliusz, Arctowski). 1218 tons, 61+ meters (project 874). Commissioned by 1982.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2 Nawigator</span> (Intelligence ships)<br />(Nawigator, Hydrograf). 1675 tons, 73+ meters (project 863). Commissioned by 1975.<br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">6 Training Ships</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">1 Wodnik</span> (training ships)<br />(Wodnik). 1745 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1976. A second ship (Gryf) now only used as a pontoon/base ship.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2 Podchorazy</span> (training ship)<br />(Podchorazy, Kadet). Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">1 Iskra (sail training ship)</span><br />(Iskra). 498 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned by 1982.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">POLISH MARITIME BORDER GUARD</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">1 Mid shore patrol vessel</span><br />1 SKS-40 Type. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">In Shore Patrol Vessels (uncertain data ?)</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Few patrol Crafts Type 90</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Severals SAR Crafts 1500</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Few Interceptors Crafts Parker 900 Baltic K</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Few Patrol Crafts IC16M III</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Some RHIB</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Few Patrol 240 Baltic</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Few Overcrafts (Griffon 2000 TD)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />POLISH NAVAL AVIATION (1800)</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Aircrafts</span><br />- 12 PZL M28B Bryza (Patrol/Utility) or 8 An-28B1R and 2 An-28E ???<br />- 2 An-28 TD (Transport) </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Helicopters</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />- 4 Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW)<br />- 2 Mi-17 (Mi-8MT) Transport)<br />- 7 PZL W-3RM Anakonda (SAR) and 2 PZL W-3T Sokol (Utility)<br />- 2 PZL Mi-2 (Utility) and 3 others in reserve ?<br />- 6 Mi-14PL (SAR) and 3 Mi-14PS Haze (SAR) </span></p><br /><p align="justify"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span></p>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-7422148705041689142011-10-29T09:00:00.009+02:002011-11-04T15:15:54.239+01:00Future of the Romanian Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyffyl7504k95Rg6udJ8ZNBglI9NT3Nw70pGqOCJM-meOh7zFSQgQTmakyPMHWoHbvG_ewfdnbEvaut6Iak6VMgQX-xh_RHA8xK2tzKLV1T-8RRL8tPrufo4WMlQTAXwUco67DA25TeiU/s1600/220px-Naval_Jack_of_Romania.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyffyl7504k95Rg6udJ8ZNBglI9NT3Nw70pGqOCJM-meOh7zFSQgQTmakyPMHWoHbvG_ewfdnbEvaut6Iak6VMgQX-xh_RHA8xK2tzKLV1T-8RRL8tPrufo4WMlQTAXwUco67DA25TeiU/s200/220px-Naval_Jack_of_Romania.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668806545748478226" border="0" /></a><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >At the crossroads</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cartography:</span><br />Of the entire Romanian land aera, 3% (7,160 km²) were of water (Rivers/Lakes), Coastlines: 193 to 245 km, a EEZ of<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea">20,598</span> <small>km<sup>2 </sup></small>claimed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght:</span> 7150<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3 Frigates</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Maraseti</span><br />(Maraseti). 5500+ tons, 144+ meters. Commissioned by 1985.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Regele Ferdinand</span><br />(Regele Ferdinand, Regina Maria). 4800/5500 tons, 146+ meters (ex 1980's British Type 22 batch-2 FFG). Transferred by 2003/2004.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">4 Corvettes</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Tetal I</span><br />(Amiral Petre Barbureanu, Contra Amiral Eugen Rosca). 1400+ tons, 92+ meters. Commissioned by 1983/1987.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Tetal II</span><br />(Contra Amiral Eustatiu Sebastian, Contra Amiral Horia Macelaru). 1540/1660 tons, 92+ meters (project 1048M). Commissioned by 1989/1996.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3 Corvettes</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Zborul</span><br />(Zborul, Pescarusul, Lastunul). (Russian Tarantul I FAC). 385:455 tons, 56+ meters (project 1241E). Transferred by 1990/1991.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3 Fast Attack Torpedo Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Naluca</span><br />(Smeul, Vijelia, Vulcanul). 190 tons, 38+ meters (Osa I variant). Commissioned by 1979/1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mine-Warfare</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Musca</span><br />(Lt Remus lepri, Lt Lupu Dinescu, Lt Dimitrie Nicolescu, Slt Alexandra Axente). 790 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1986/1989.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 VD-141 (now used as a patrol crafts)</span><br />90+ tons, 33+ meters. Commissioned by 1976/1984<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Auxiliaries Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Vice Amiral Constantin Balescu</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (Minelayers)</span><br />1200/1400 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1981<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">1 Constanta</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (combattant tender)</span><br />(Constanta). 2850 tons, 108 meters. Commissioned by 1980.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">1 Emil Racovita</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (Intelligence Ship)</span><br />(Emil Racovita). 1900 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1977.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">1 Mircea</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (sail training ship)</span><br />(Mircea). 1600 tons, 81+ (ex german ship). Commissioned by 1939.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Albatros (general cargo)</span><br />(Albatros). 8750 tons, 130 meters (1970's ship). Acquired by 1995.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 TM-532 (small tanker)</span><br />(TM-532). 2100+ TONS, 76+ meters. Commissioned by 1992.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Grigore Antipa ((Salvage ship)</span><br />(Grigore Antipa). 1450 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1980.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Likely some others small crafts</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ROMANIAN RIVERS FLOTILLA</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">3 Mihail Kogalniceanu</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (River Monitor)</span><br />(Mihail Kogalniceanu, Ion C Bratianu, Lascar Catagiu). 520+ tons, 52+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Smardan/Brutar</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(River Monitor)</span><br />(Rahova, Opanez, Smardan, Posada, Rovine). 320 tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1987/1993.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">18 VB-76 rivers patrol crafts</span><br />(VB-76/93). 120 tons, 32+ meters. Commissioned by 1973/1982.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ROMANIAN NAVAL INFANTRY</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Vehicles (wheeled):</span> 13 ABC-79M; 3 TABC-79M<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-34519384311102379272011-10-29T08:59:00.008+02:002011-10-29T09:16:04.956+02:00Future of the Bulgarian Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxWStLNMZWiauI5GkbsLHTYOHcJqoyjuvOXFh8IkyOgRMwVwZ_iY8G976Wsc5G9s_zo_K9DpIGbJtO-V35HLRax1A2b9oBhQytPtjjJFLNW0DjHjozxzb5_VC4oD-kkJ7-Nv29CWEG0sg/s1600/200px-Naval_Ensign_of_Bulgaria.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxWStLNMZWiauI5GkbsLHTYOHcJqoyjuvOXFh8IkyOgRMwVwZ_iY8G976Wsc5G9s_zo_K9DpIGbJtO-V35HLRax1A2b9oBhQytPtjjJFLNW0DjHjozxzb5_VC4oD-kkJ7-Nv29CWEG0sg/s200/200px-Naval_Ensign_of_Bulgaria.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668805994218561938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Think Coastal defence...</span><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cartography:</span> Of the entire Bulgarian land aera, only 0,3% (2,390 km<sup>2</sup>) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 354 km, a EEZ of <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea">35,156</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> </span><small>km<sup>2</sup></small><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> claimed.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />Personnal Strenght:</span> 3400 (+ 7500 reserve)</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">4 Frigates</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />3 Drazki</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />(Drazki, Verni, Gordi). 2200 tons, 106+ meters (ex 1970's Belgian FFG). Transferred by 2004/2008.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />1 Smeli</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />(Smeli)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">. 1100/1900 tons, 95 meters (ex Russian Koni I frigate). Transferred by 1990.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />5 or 6 Corvettes/Fast Attack Missile Crafts</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />2 Reshitelni</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />(Reshitelni, Bodri)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">. 500/600 tons, 57 meters (ex Russian Pauk FAC). Transferred by 1989/1990.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />1 Mulniya</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />(Mulniya). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (Russian Tarantul II FAC). Transferred by 1989.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />2 or 3 Osa</span><br /><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">(Uragon, Grum, a third craft ?). 180/210 tons, 38+ meters (ex Russian Osa FAC). Transferred by late 1970's/early 1980's. Now no longer ops.</span><br /><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">5 Mine-Warfare</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ships</span><br />1 Tsibar</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />(Tsibar)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">. 530/600 tons, 51+ meters (ex 1980's Belgian Tripartite MCM). Transferred by 2004.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />4 Sonya</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">(Briz, Priboj, Shkval, Shtorm). 450 tons, 48+ meters. Transferred by 1981/1984.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />2 Amphibious</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2 Polnocny</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> A</span><br /><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">(Sirius, Antares). 770+ tons, 73 meters. Transferred by 1986/1987.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Auxiliaries</span><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 Proteo (salvage ship/submarine tender)</span><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">(A 224). 1800+ tons, 75+meters (ex 1950's Italian ship). Transferred by 2004.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">1 Bereza (Tender)</span><br />(Kapitan 1 Rang Dimitri Dobrev). 1800+ tons, 69+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">BULGARIAN BORDER POLICE (included </span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">BULGARIAN BORDER GUARD (12 000)</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">?)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">14+ ? In Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">3 FPB-21</span><br />(Varna, Burgas, Kabapha). 50 tons, 21 meters. Commissioned by 2003:2005.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">9 Zhuk</span><br />35+ tons, 23+ meters (Russian built). Commissioned by 1980/1981<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2 Vigilant</span><br />1+ tons, 8+ meters (US built). Commissioned by 1993.<br /><br />Likely few others small crafts ?<br /><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">BULGARIAN COASTAL ARTILLERY</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />Guns:</span> 4 SM-4-1 (130mm), status unclear ?</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />Coastal Missile Battery:</span> Few SS-C-1B Sepal and SS-C3 Styx (maybe unserviceable...)</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />BULGARIAN NAVAL AVIATION</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />Helicopters</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><br />- 7 Mi-14 Haze</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">(to be replaced by 6 AS-565MB Panther)<br />- 3 AS-565 Panther</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: arial">As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-41687946357625123352011-10-28T19:07:00.009+02:002011-12-17T21:47:57.323+01:00Future of the Uruguayan Navy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuvh5Q8_gT8_gqU3Ly59XGxj2bTC4BtC9OpnFZzeD8zeuN3l8j3PupM2NzFjqqNEs5Zeqr_h5BpnStwVEmjVOLnd3H9bQGZYk63AqU_j9PeFS6LgZXHHYddpr1kvO7EpOiA1lqiSAYO1q/s1600/320px-Naval_Jack_of_Uruguay.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuvh5Q8_gT8_gqU3Ly59XGxj2bTC4BtC9OpnFZzeD8zeuN3l8j3PupM2NzFjqqNEs5Zeqr_h5BpnStwVEmjVOLnd3H9bQGZYk63AqU_j9PeFS6LgZXHHYddpr1kvO7EpOiA1lqiSAYO1q/s200/320px-Naval_Jack_of_Uruguay.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668591478214184466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">a small navy, between two giants...</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span> <div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cartography:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Of the entire Uruguay land aera, 1,5% were of water. <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br />Coastlines:</span> 660 km, a water area of 2,600 km². ; a EEZ of </span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea" style="font-family:arial;">132,286</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><small style="font-family: arial;">km<sup>2</sup></small><span style="font-family:arial;"> claimed.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght:</span> 5400+ </span><span style="font-family:arial;">(1800 Coast Guard included)</span><br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >+/- 3 Frigates</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >2 Joao Belo</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Uruguay, Cte Pedro Campbell)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 1700/2200 tons, 98 meters (French 1960's Cdt.Riviere Sloop). Commissioned by 1967/1969.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >1 Cdt Rivière</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Montevideo)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 1700/2200 tons, 98 meters (Ex French 1960's Cdt.Rivière Sloop). Transferred by 1991. Maybe unserviceable ? </span><br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Vigilante</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Quince de Noviembre, Veinticinco de Agosto, Comodoro Coe). 170+ tons, 41+ meters (French Vigilante PB). Commissioned by 1981. maybe one unserviceable ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> 2 Cape</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Colonia, Rio Negro). 29 meters (ex 1950's US Cape PB). Transferred by 1990.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Paysandu</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Paysandu). 60 tons (ex US Coastal PB). Commissioned by 1968.</span><br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >In Shore Patrol Boats (uncertain data ?)</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 4 UPF ?</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 16 Vigilante 27</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mine-Warfare</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Temerario/Kondor III</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Temerario, Fortuna, Audaz). (ex 1970's East German Kondor II coastal MCM). Transferred by 1991.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">2 Amphibious Ships</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Lades</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(ROU 41/42)</span>. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">or 2 LCVP and 2 LCM</span> ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Auxiliaries Ships</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Luneburg (AOR)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(General Artigas)</span>. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Hydrographic</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Capitan Miranda)</span>. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Oceanic Sail Boat</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Bonanza)</span>. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Buoy Tender</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sirius)</span>. Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Survey Ship</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Oyarvide). 1200+ tons, 68 meters (ex 1960's German Type 720 Helgoland Tug). Transferred by 1998</span><br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Maldonado</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (salvage Tug)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">800 tons, 52+ meters (ex 1960's German Type 722 Wangerooge Tug). Transferred by</span><br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 </span></span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Vanguardia</span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(salvage Tug)</span><br />Vanguardia. (ex East German Salvage ship)</span><br /><br /><span style=" color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >1 Banco Ortiz (Coastal tug)</span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Banco Ortiz). (ex East German Type 720 tug).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">URUGUAYAN NAVAL INFANTRY (450)</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">URUGUAYAN COAST GUARD (1800)</span></span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mid Shore/In Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br />2 PCC</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> ?</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >9 Type 44</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Type PS</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">URUGUAYAN NAVAL AVIATION</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" ><br />Aicrafts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 Jetstream Mk 2 (ASW/Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 1 Beech 200T (Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 T-34C Turbo Mentor</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" ><br />Helicopters</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 1 or 2 ? Wessex HC2/Mk60 (Utility, dubious state ?)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Up to 6 Bo-105C/M (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 1 Esquilo AS-350 B2 (Utility)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-35258024091376850692011-10-28T18:59:00.011+02:002011-12-17T21:48:24.131+01:00Future of the Ecuadorian Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHFMiV52snSelXwgYZuH2mRTcMNiJIYS6vQ1KOJ2UShyW1IaABvjwQrZbQ0tG-0Z6vxgCugmB9nKpbwB4dztGuq3_yclSDNc9SyfOBoWvRaWHERO3PgalAgHlvn5VSdUbKvimz0sR0Pzh/s1600/Armada_del_Ecuador.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHFMiV52snSelXwgYZuH2mRTcMNiJIYS6vQ1KOJ2UShyW1IaABvjwQrZbQ0tG-0Z6vxgCugmB9nKpbwB4dztGuq3_yclSDNc9SyfOBoWvRaWHERO3PgalAgHlvn5VSdUbKvimz0sR0Pzh/s200/Armada_del_Ecuador.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668589097642485426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >A small navy, to protect some beautiful islands</span><br /><br /></div><div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >Cartography: </span><br />Of the entire Ecuadorian Navy, 5% (6,720 km<sup>2</sup> (2,595 sq mi)) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 2337 km, a EEZ of<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_specs_lblSurfaceArea" style="font-family:arial;"> 236,597</span> <small>km<sup>2 </sup></small>claimed.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght:</span> 7200+ </span><span style="font-family:arial;">(Naval Aviation, Marines & Coast Guard included)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >2 Frigates</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Condell</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Altaro, Valverde). 2600+ tons, 113+ meters (ex 1970's Chilean Leander FFG). Transferred by 2008.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >2 Submarines</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); ">2 Shyri</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shyri, Huancavilca). 1100+ tons, 59+ meters (German Type 1300 SSK). Commissioned by 1977/1978.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >6 Corvettes</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Esmeraldas</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Esmeralda, Manabi, Los Rios, El Oro, Galapagos, Loja). 600/650 tons, 62+ meters. Commissioned by 1982/1984.</span> May be up to 2 Crafts on reserve ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >3 Fast Attack Missile Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Quitos</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca). 250+ tons, 47 meters. Commissioned by 1976/1977.</span> Maybe one (Quito ?) in reserve.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >Auxiliaries Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); ">1 Huacolopo</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Huacolpo). 1600/4000 tons, 100+ meters (ex 1940's US LST). Transferred by 1977.</span> Maybe no longer ops ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); "><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Kintebury</span></span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (supply ship) </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Calicuchima)</span>. 2000+ tons, 70+ meters (ex 1970's British Kinterburry supply ship). Transferred by 1992.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >1 YW</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (water tanker)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Atahualpa). 400/1300 tons, 53+ meters (ex 1940 US water lighter). Transferred by 1963.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >1 Waterfall</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> (water tanker)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Quisquis). 340 tons, 40 meters (ex 1960's british water lighter). Transferred by 1991.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Taurus</span></span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(coastal transport tanker)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Taurus). 1800 tons 53 meters. Commissioned by 1987.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >1 Abnaki</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Chimborazo)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 1200 tons, 62+ meters (ex 1940's US Fleet Tug). Transferred by 1977.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >1 Orion (oceanographic)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Orion). 1500 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1981</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >1 Sirius</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sirius)</span>. Commissioned by 2011. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Guayas</span></span><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(Sail Training Ship)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Guaya<span>s). 900+ tons, 76+ meters. Commissioned by 1977.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >ECUADORIAN COAST GUARD (500)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">7 to 11 Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Manta</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(9 de Octubre, 27 de Octubre). 120 tons, 36+ meters (German Lurssen design). Commissioned by 1971.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Vigilante (protector)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">300 tons, 45 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2007</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Espada</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(5 de Agosto, 27 de Febrero). 120 tons, 34+ meters. Commissioned by 1991</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 10 de Agosto</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > ?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Uncertain data ?</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 PGM-71</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(25 de Julio). 130 tons, 30+ meters (US PGM 71 PB). Commissioned by 1965.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Point</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(24 de Mayo). 64 tons, 25 meters (ex 1960's US Point). Transferred by 1967.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">In Shore Patrol Vessels</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Rio Puyango</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Rio Puyango, Rio Mateje, Rio Zarumilla, Rio Chone, Rio Daule, Rio Babhoyo). 17 tons, 13+ meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Rio Esmeralda</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Rio Esmeralda, Rio Santiago). 17 tons, 13+ meters (US 45 foot PB). Commissioned by 1992.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 Pirana ?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 8 Interceptor ?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 8 Albatrosuaya ?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Up to 10 Riverine Crafts, manned by the Ecuadorian Army ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >ECUADORIAN MARINES (2000+)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Mortars:</span> 32+ (60/81/120mm)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Manpads:</span> 64+ (Mistral/SA-18 Igla)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >ECUADORIAN NAVAL AVIATION </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(375)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 1 CN-235-100 (Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 1 CN-235-300M </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Maritime Patrol)</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 1 Beech 300 </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 1 Beech 200 Super King Air (Transport)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 1 Beech 300 Super King Air </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Transport)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 4 T-35B Pillan (Training)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 2 T-34C Turbo Mentor </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Training)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 2 Bell 230 (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 3 Bell 206B </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Utility)</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >- 3 Bell 206A </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Utility)</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); ">UAV</span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 IAI Searcher Mk2</span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 IAI Heron<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-53005777497482302252011-10-22T10:41:00.011+02:002011-10-22T11:04:12.959+02:00Future of the Japanese Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-KqIKfeCY4rIDl6hKybmA83xY3gkwpfR6i6lqU3BZYIYZRpcIs3uzK1HeEmG314lkLMX54NgfnXPhgcLFEw54pVQSdny5y_FP2iEOzcndfiUUU1-MZWZL68epqBBVtHv2vRe-TOpXfHu/s1600/200px-Naval_Ensign_of_Japan.svg.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-KqIKfeCY4rIDl6hKybmA83xY3gkwpfR6i6lqU3BZYIYZRpcIs3uzK1HeEmG314lkLMX54NgfnXPhgcLFEw54pVQSdny5y_FP2iEOzcndfiUUU1-MZWZL68epqBBVtHv2vRe-TOpXfHu/s200/200px-Naval_Ensign_of_Japan.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666236769368361682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Will face the threats of Chinese, Russian, North-Korean (and even South-Korean) Navies......a great challenge !</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Cartography: </span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Of the entire Japanese land aera, only 0,8% were of water (3,091 km² of Rivers/Lakes). A <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coastline</span> of 34,751 km (21,593 mi). Japan has a total of 6,852 islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. A EEZ of 4,479,358 km<sup>2</sup> claimed/disputed... </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght:</span> 42 000+ (+ 900 reserve).</span><br /></div><br /><sup style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ></span></span></sup><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 Helicopters-Carriers/Destroyers:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to two 22DDH</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">248 meters, 19 000/27 000 tons planned. Expected to be commissioned by 2016+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Hyuga</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hyuga, Ise). 13 000/18 000 tons, 197 meters. Commissioned by 2009/2011.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Shirane</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shirane, Kurama). 5 000/7 000 tons, 159 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1981, to be retired by 2015/2018 and replaced by the 2 newer 22DDH.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >8 AAW Destroyers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Atago</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Atago, Ashigara). 7000/10 000 tons, 170 meters. Commissioned by 2007/2008.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 Kongo</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kongo, Kirishima, Myoko, Chokai). 7 000/9 000+ tons, 161 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Hatakaze</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hatakaze, Shimakaze). 4600+ tons, 150 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.</span><br /><br /></div><div> </div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >+/- 30 Destroyers/Frigates</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to ? Akizuki</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Akizuki, Terusuki, others not yet named). 5000/6500+ tons, 150+ meters. Commissioned by 2012+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >5 Takanami</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Takanami, Onami, Makinami, Sazanami, Suzunami). 4600+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 2003/2006.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >9 Murasame</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Murasame, Harusame, Yudachi, Kirisame, Inazuma, Samidare, Ikazuchi, Akebono, Ariake). 4500+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 1996/2002.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >7 Asagiri</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Yamagiri, Yugiri, Amagiri, Hamagiri, Setogiri, Sawagiri, Umigiri). 3500/4900 tons, 137 meters. Commissioned by 1988/1991.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >9 Hatsuyuki</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Mineyuki, Sawayuki, Hamayuki, Isoyuki, Haruyuki, Yamayuki, Matsuyuki, Setiyuki, Asayuki). 3000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1982/1987.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >6 Light Frigates</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >6 Abukuma</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Abukuma, Jintsu, Oyodo, Sendai, Chikuma, Tone). 2500 tons, 109 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1993</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >+/- 16 Submarines</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 7 ? Soryu</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Soryu, Unryu, Hakuryu, Kenryu, up to 3 others planned......). 2900/4200 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 2009+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >11 Oyashio</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Oyashio, Michishio, Uzushio, Makishio, Isoshio, Narushio, Kuroshio, Takashio, Yaeshio, Setoshio, Mochishio). 2700/4000 tons, 81+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2008.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Harushio</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Arashio, Wakashio). 2400/2800 tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >6 Fast Attack Missile Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >6 Hayabusa</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hayabusa, Wakataka, Otaka, Kumataka, Umitaka, Shiritaka). 220+ tons, 50+ meters. Commissioned by 2002/2004.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Large Amphibious Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Osumi</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Osumi, Shimokita, Kunisaki). 8000+/14000 tons, 178 meters. Commissioned by 1998/2003.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small Amphibious Ships</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Yura (LSM/LCU)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Yura, Noto). 500 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1981</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 LC-01 (LCU)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(LC-01/02). 420 tons, 52 meters. Commissioned by 1988/1992</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 YF 2121 (LCM)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 YF 2150 (LCM)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 LCM Mk 6</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">24/50+ tons, 17 meters. Carried aboard Miura LST's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 LCVP</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">13+ tons, 10+ meters.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 to 8 LCAC (Landing Overcrafts)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(LA-01/08). 90/180 tons, 26 meters (US LCAC-1 design). Commissioned by 1997/2004.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> <div> </div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Mine-Warfare</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 or 2 Uraga</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (Support Ship/Minelayers)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Uraga, Bungo). 5600/8000+ tons, 141 meters. Commissioned by 1997/1998.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Yaeyama</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (deep sea Mine-Hunters)<br /></span> <span style="font-family:arial;">(Yaeyama, Tsushima, Hachijo). 1000+ tons, 67 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 or 3 Hirashima</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >12 Sugashima</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sugashima, Notojima, Tsunoshima, Naoshima, Toyoshima, Ukushima, Izushima, Aishima, Aoshima, Miyajima, Shishijima, Kuroshima). 500+ tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1999/2007.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >7 to 9 Uwajima</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Uwajima, Ieshima, Tsukishima, Maejima, Kumejima, Makishima, Tobishima, Yugeshima, Nagashima). 490+ tons, 57+ meters. Commissioned by 1990/1996. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Nijima</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Leshima</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fex radio-controlled drone mine crafts </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />15 tons, 18 meters (Swedish design). Commissioned by 1998/1999</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >5 Replenishment Oilers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Masyu</span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Masyu, Omi). 13500 tons, 221 meters. Commissioned by 2004/2005.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">3 Towada</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Towada, Tokiwa, Hamana). 8000/15000+ tons, 167 meters. Commissioned by 1987/1990 </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >+/- 8 Training Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Kashima</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kashima). 4000 tons, 143 meters. Commissioned by 1995. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Shimayuki</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (only 1 ops ?)</span> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Asagiri (Training Frigate)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Asagiri). 3500/4900 tons, 137 meters. Commissioned by 1988, converted by 2005.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Hatsuyuki</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(Training Frigates)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shirayuki, </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Shimayuki</span><span style="font-family:arial;">). 3000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1982/1987, converted by 1999/2011.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br />2 Harushio</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(Training Submarines)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Fuyushio, Asashio). 2400/2800 tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1995/1997, converted by 2000/2011.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 YTE-13 (Training Tender)</span><br />(YTE-13). 170 tons, 35+ meters. Commissioned by 2002.<br /><br />Dozens & dozens of small training sailboats/crafts.<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Others Auxiliary Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Muroto (Cable Layer)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Muroto)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 4500 tons, 131 meters. Commissioned by 1980. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Chihaya (Submarine Rescue Ship)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Chihaya)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 5400+ tons, 127+ meters. Commissioned by 2000. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Chiyoda (Submarine Rescue Ship)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Chiyoda)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 3600/4400 tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1985 </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Shonan</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data/status ?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Nichinan</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (Hydrographic Survey Ship)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Nichinan). 3300/4000 tons, 111 meters. Commissioned by 1999. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Suma (Hydrographic Survey Ship)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Suma). 1100+ tons, 72 meters. Commissioned by 1982. </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Futami</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (Hydrographic Survey Ship)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Futami). 2000/3000 tons, 96+ meters. Commissioned by 1979 </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Hibiki (Ocean Surveillance Ship)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hibiki, Harima). 3700 tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992. </span><br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Asuka </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(weapons trials ship)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Asuka). 4200+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 1995.</span><br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Kurihama </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(weapons trials ship)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kurihama). 950/1400 tons, 68 meters. Commissioned by 1980. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Tenryu</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (Target ship)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Tenryu). 2400/3500 tons, 106 meters. Commissioned by 2000. </span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Kurobe</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (Target ship) </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Kurobe). 2200/3200 tons, 101 meters. Commissioned by 1989. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Shirase (Ice-Breaker)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shirase). 11000/18000 tons, 134 meters. Commissioned by 1983 </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >5 Hiuchi (Support Ships)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hiuchi, Suo, Amakusa...). 980+ tons, 65 meters. Commissioned by 2002/2008. </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Hashidate (Yacht)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Hashidate). 400 tons, 62 meters. Commissioned by 1999. </span></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Service Crafts/Harbour Crafts</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Data unclear, due to the fact that many small ageing harbour crafts are being progressively continually replaced by newer crafts...</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Severals Landing Crafts Lighters</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(7 YL-09; 12 YF-2121...+ 7 LCVP)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Severals Personnal Launches</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(1 YF-2137; 4 YF-2131; 1 YF-2126; 3 YF-2123; 5 YF-1029; 11 YF-2088; 2 YF-1022 + some others new crafts)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Severals Fuel Lighters</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(9 YO-29; 2 YO-28; 7 YO-21; 1 YO-14; 2 YO-10; 5 YG-07; 1 YB-01; 4 YB-101 + some others new crafts)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />6 YDT-01 (Diving Tenders)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(YDT-01/06). 300+ tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2003</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Severals Harbors Tugs</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(20 YT-58; 4 YT-53; 10 YT-75; 3 YT-60; 3 YT-34 + some others new crafts)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />2 YR-01 Fireboats</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(YR-01/02). 60 tons, 25 meters. Commissioned by 2001/2002.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Severals Barges, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & so...</span> </div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >JAPANESE COAST GUARD (12 000+)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 26 Cutters/Ocean Patrol Vessels</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Izu</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Izu)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 3500 tons, 110 meters. Commissioned by 1997 </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Kojima</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (training cutter) </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kojima)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 2600/2900 tons, 115 meters. Commissioned by 1993 </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">2 Mizuho</span></span> </div><span style="font-family:arial;">(Mizuho, Yashima). 5000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Shikishima</span> </div><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shikishima). 6500+ tons, 150 meters. Commissioned by 1992.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">2 Ryukyu</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Ryukyu, Daisen). 3500+ tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2001.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Soya</span></span> </div><span style="font-family:arial;">(Soya). 3200+ tons, 98+ meters. Commissioned by 1978</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Miura</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (training cutter)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Miura). 3000+ tons, 115 meters. Commissioned by 1998 </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Nojima</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Oki). 800+ tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1989</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >7 Tsugaru</span> </div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">(Tsugaru, Oosumi, Hayato, Zao, Chikuzen, Settsu, Echigo). 3300+ tons, 105+ meters. Commissioned by 1979/1990.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 or 3 Hida</span><br />(Hida, Akaishi). 1800 tons, 95 meters. Commissioned by 2006+<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">4 Hakata</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hakata, Dejima, Satsuma, Motoru). 1400/1900 tons, 93+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2000.</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />3 Ojika</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Erimo, Kudaka, Yahiko). 1200/1800 tons, 91+ meters. Commissioned by 1991/1995.</span></span> </div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Mid Shore Patrol Vessels (Large)</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >22 to 26 Shiretoko</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shiretoko, Esan, Wakasa, Shimanto, Rishiri, Matsushima, Iwaki, Shikine, Suruga, Rebun, Chokai, Nojima, Tosa, Noto, Iwami, Shimokita, Suzuka, Kunisaki, Amagi, Goto, Koshiki, Hateruma, Katori, Kunigami, Etomo, Yonakumi). 960+ tons, 77 meters. Commissioned by </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">1978/1982</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Aso</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Aso, Dewa, Hakusan). </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">770 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 2005/2006</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >14 Teshio</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Natsui, Kitakami, Echizen, Tokachi, Hitachi, Okitsu, Isazu, Chitose, Kuwano, Sorachi, Yubari, Motoura, Kano, Sendai). </span><span style="font-family:arial;">550 tons, 67 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1988 </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Takatori</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Takatori, Kumano). </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">470+ tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1978/1979</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >15 to 17 Bihoro</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Bihoro, Kuma, Ishikari, Abakuma, Isuzu, Kikuchi, Kuzuryu, Horobetsu, Shirakami, Matsuura, Tone Misasa, Kurobe, Chikugo, Yamakuni, Katsura, Oyodo). </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">500/600 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1974/1978. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 Amani</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Amani, Kurakami, Kunashiri, Minabe). </span><span style="font-family:arial;">230/350 tons, 56 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1998 </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 Tokara</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Tokara, Fukue, Oirase). 330 tons, 56 meters. Commissioned by 2003/2004. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Teshio (Ice-Breaker)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Teshio). 550+ tons, 54+ meters. Commissioned by 1995</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 27 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (PS-Type)</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Tsurugi</span><br />(Tsurugi, Hotaka, Norikura, Kaimon, Asama, Houo). 220 tons, 50 meters. Commissioned by 2001/2005.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Mihashi</span><br />(Shinzan, Saroma, Inasa, Kirishima, Kamui, Banna, Ashitaki, Kariba, Arase, Sanbe, Mizuki, Koya). 180 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 1988/2004.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Takatsuki</span><br />(Takatsuki, Nobaru). 130 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1993.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Akagi</span><br />(Akagi, Tsukuba, Kongo, Katsuragai, Bizan, Shizuki, Takashio). 100+ tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1988.</span><br /><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >+/- 61 "Large" In-Shore Patrol Vessels (PC-Type</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Yodo (firefighting crafts)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Yodo, Kotobiki, Nachi, Nunobiki). 130+ tons, 37 meters. Commissioned by 2002/2003</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Kagayuki</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Hamayuki, Murakumo, Izunami). 100 tons, 32 meters. Commissioned by 1999/2003.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Matsunami</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Matsunami). 160+ tons, 38 meters. Commissioned by 1995.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Asogiri</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Asogiri, Murozuki, Wakagumo, Naozuku). 100 tons, 33 meters. Commissioned by 1994/1997.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >15 Hayanami</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Hayanami, Setogiri, Mizunami, Ionami, Kurinami, Hamanami, Shinonome, Haruname, Kiyozuki, Ayanami, Tokinami, Hamagumo, Awanami, Uranami, Shikinami). 110+ tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">1993/2000.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">20 Murakomo</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kitagumo, Yukigumo, Hayagumo, Akigumo, Yaegumo, Natsugumo, Kawagiri, Bizan, Natsuzuki, Miyazuki, Nijigumo, Tatsugumo, Iseyuki, Isonami, Nagozuki, Yaezuki, Yamayuki, Komayuki, Asagiri, Umigiri). 100+ tons, 31 meters. Commissioned by 1978/1983.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Natsugiri</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Natsugiri, Suganami). 55 tons, 27 meters. Commissioned by 1990.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Shimagiri</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shimagiri, Okinami, Hayagiri). 40+ tons, 23 meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >9 Akizuki</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Urayuki, Hatagumo, Makigumo, Hamazuki, Isozuki, Shimanami, Yuzuki, Tamanami, Awagiri). 80/100+ tons, 26 meters. Commissioned by 1975/1982.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 170 In Shore Patrol Vessels (CL-Type)</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >124 Suzukaze</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Suzukaze, Asakaze, Sugikaze, Fujikaze, Miyakaze, Hibakaze, Satakaze, Tomakaze, Yurikaze, Fusakaze, Umekaze, Shigikaze, Uzukaze, Akikaze, Kurekaze, Mojikaze, Sodekaze, Kinukaze, Mayakaze, Setokaze, Makikaze, Himekaze, Kugakaze, Kamikaze, Umikaze, Kirikaze, Hakaze, Shachikaze, Isekaze, Nijikaze, Kishikaze, Kikukaze, Otokaze, Hirokaze, Ashikaze, Toyokaze, Satsukaze, Shiokaze, Awakaze, Hamakaze, Miokaze, Tomkaze, Kibikaze, Nachikaze, Hatakaze, Sekikaze, Terukaze, Shimakaze, Sasakaze, Kiikaze, Ikikaze, Minekaze, Torikaze, Amakaze, Aokaze, Kunikaze, Tachikaze, Deigo, Yuna, Adan, Kijikaze, Hatsukaze, Yurakaze, Hinokaze, Tosatsubaki, Mutsukaze, Tonekaze, Shizukaze, Komakaze, Yukikaze, Nakakaze, Kawakaze, Kiyokaze, Hikokaze, Ozakaze, Wakakaze, Ikekaze, Nomokaze, Yumikaze, Kumakaze, Harukaze, Hoshikaze, Oitsukaze, Kochikaze, Hamanasu, Akashia, Tosamizuki, Okokaze, Sachikaze, Ogikaze, Natsuzaze, Sawakaze, Beninana, Yamazakura, Kaido, Sazanka, Aoi, Suisen, Yaezakura, Yanakaze, Yukitsubaki, Washikaze, Nogekaze, Imakaze, Komakusa, Shiragiku, Katsukaze, Satsuke, Yaguruma, Murokaze, Fuyo, Tsubaki, Higokaze, Shirahagi, Ashibi, Suiren, Kobai, Yamayuri, Kurikaze, Sorakaze, Murakaze, Aikaze, Ayame). 20 tons, 20 meters. Commissioned by 1992/2002.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />4 Isokaze</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Isokaze, Hayakaze, Nadakaze, Kotokaze). 18+ tons, 18 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1991.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />42 Yamayuri</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />(Miyagiku, Suzuran, Isogiku, Isegiko, Ahsai, Hazakura, Hinagiku, Hamagiku, Tsutsuji, Satozakura, Ezogiku, Hayagiku, Kozakura, Shirane, Sarubia, Hatsugiku, Hamayura, Airisu, Yamabuki, Shirayuri, Karatachi, Hamayuu, Sasayuri, Kosumosu, Takagiku, Yamahagi, Mokuren, Isofuji, Tamatsubaki, Yodoki, Iozakura, Himetsubaki, Tokikusa, Mutsugiku, Terugiko, Mayazakura, Yamagiko, Tobiume, Kotozakura, Monigiku, Kuroyuri, Chiyogiku). 30 tons, 18 meters. Commissioned by 1979/1988.</span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 FM-Type</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >JAPANESE COAST GUARD AVIATION</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Aircrafts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 Falcon 900 (Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 SAAB-340B (SAR)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 10 LR-2 Beech 350 Super King Air (Transport)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 3 to 5 Beech 200T (Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 or 3 Gulfstream V (Transport/Maritime Patrol/VIP)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 1 Cessna U-206G Stationair (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 5 NAMC YS-11A (Utility)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Helicopters</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 AS-332L1 Super Puma</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> (SAR)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Bell 206B JetRanger II (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 21 to 26 ? Bell 212 Twin Huey (Transport/Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 8 Bell 412 Twin Huey (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 3 S-76C (Utility)</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" > </span><span style="font-family:arial;">or 3 AW-139 ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >JAPANESE NAVAL AVIATION (9800+)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Aircrafts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 80 to 93 P-3C Orion (Maritime Patrol; ELINT, Reco...)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Shin Meiwa US-1A (SAR)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 3 Shin Meiwa US-2 (SAR)</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 YS-11M (Transport)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">, 6 others in reserve ?</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 5 LC-90 (Transport)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">, up to 25 others in reserve ?</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;">- 35 Fuji T-35 (Training)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Learjet 35 (Utility)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Helicopters</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 62 SH-60J Seahawk (ASW), up to 40 others in reserve ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 28 or 29 SH-60K (ASW)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 9 or 10 MH-53E Sea Dragon (MCM, to be retired soon & replaced by up to 11 MCH-101)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 18 or 19 UH-60J Black Hawk (SAR)</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;">- 2 MCH-101</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> (others to be introduced)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Few CH-101</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> (others to be introduced)</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">- 3 S-61A Black Hawk (Utility, to be retired soon & replaced by 5 CH-101)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 1 USH-60K (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 3 OH-6D/MD-500MD (Training, to be replaced by up to 15 EC-135/TH-135)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 5 OH-6DA/MD-500ME </span><span style="font-family:arial;">(Training, to be replaced by up to 15 EC-135/TH-135)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-4212637425795462502011-10-14T20:19:00.016+02:002011-10-14T22:22:41.242+02:00Future of the Indian Navy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOdEx0tjadI1eZ_C5C44BgA8E5DPnfTVFhic26HMfSq9D8R3t1Mmev1ApONqLS1jTKRbySU6um6bSOZo3dka2kN0rgdXNfXobTXE9L7OwPS1tZIdDUOZVx4MXvPQcxkpRVuCZ7SOLxVy5/s1600/indian_navy_crest_india_poster-p228487999517733202tdcp_400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOdEx0tjadI1eZ_C5C44BgA8E5DPnfTVFhic26HMfSq9D8R3t1Mmev1ApONqLS1jTKRbySU6um6bSOZo3dka2kN0rgdXNfXobTXE9L7OwPS1tZIdDUOZVx4MXvPQcxkpRVuCZ7SOLxVy5/s200/indian_navy_crest_india_poster-p228487999517733202tdcp_400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663444839765943650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >One of the six largest navies of the world......</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cartography: </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Of the entire Indian land aera, 9,56% were of water (rivers/lakes), 14,500 km of inland navigable waterways, a coastline of 7,517 km (4,671 mi) ; EEZ 1,630,356 (255,764 sq mi) km2</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strentgh:</span> 58 000 (+ 9550 Coast Guard)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">(+ 55 000 reserve)</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Up to 3 Aircraft-Carriers </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 1 Vishal ??? </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Vishal). Up to 65 000 tons, 260 meters (likely pure Indian indeginously design, derived/enlarged from the Vikrant design, but in CATOBAR configuration). Originaly scheduled to be commissioned by 2018 (with a second ship by 2024 ?). But current economic & technical problems are now delaying the project by severals years......as usual...wait & see...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 1 Vikrant </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Vikrant), 40 000 tons, 252 meters (Indian design with help from Italian shipyard) STOBAR carrier. These construction suffered from initial problems/delays, mainly due to Indian industry shorthcoming. To be commissioned by 2014, with probably 35+ years of service, to be retired by late 2040's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 1 Vikramaditya </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Vikramaditya), 44 000 tons, 283 meters (former 1980's Ex-Soviet Admiral Gorshkov carrier). Extensively rebuild (2,3 $ billion......yeah...a big joke...) for Indian service. To be commissioned by late 2012, with probable +/- 20 years of further service expected, to be retired during 2030’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Viraat </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Viraat), 23/28 000 tons, 226 meters (former Ex-British HMS Hermes, built by late 1940’s/1950’s). Extensively refited but fully obsolete, to be retired by 2018...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 10 Destroyers </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 Type 15B </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Not yet named). Up to 7000 tons (improved design from Type 15B Kolkata, likely with phased array radar, and change in superstructure, for a much more stealthier design). Likely to be commissioned by 2018/2020 and to remain in service until +/- 2050.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 3 Type 15A </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai). 6800 tons, 163 meters (improved design from Type 15 Delhi DDG). Commissioned by 2012/2014, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired by mid 2040’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Type 15 </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Delhi, Mysore, Mumbai). 6200 tons, 163 meters (first major indeginously Indian warship). Commissioned by 1997/2001, to remain in service until early 2030’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Rajput </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Rajput, Rana, Ranjit, Ranvir, Ranvijay). 4000+ tons, 147 meters (Russian Kashin design of early 1960’s). Commissioned by 1980/1988, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired through 2010’s and replaced by the Type 15 A/B DDG’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Frigates </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to ? Shivalik (Type 17) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shivalik, Satpura, Sahyadri, others not yet named). 5500 tons, 142 meters. A first batch of 5 ships likely to be commissioned by 2010/2012. A second batch (improved design ?) of 7 ships by 2015/2020.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 Talwar </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Talwar, Trishul, Tabar). 3800 tons, 124 meters (Russian 11356 Frigate design). Commissioned by 2003/2004, to remain in service until early 2030’s. A further group of 3 and slightly improved ships (Teg, Tarkash, Trikand) expected to be commissioned by 2011/2012 and to remain in service until early 2040’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Brahamaputra (Type 16A) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Brahamaputra, Betwa, Beas). 3800 tons, 126 meters (Indian design derived from Godavari FFG). Commissioned by 2000/2005, to remain in service until mid 2020’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Godavari (Type 16) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Godavari, Ganga, Gomati). 3600 tons, 126 meters (Indian design derived from the British Leander FF design). Commissioned by 1983/1988, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired through 2010’s and replaced by some Shivalik FFG’s.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Nilgiri </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Taragiri). 2800 meters, 113 meters (improved design from British Leander FF class). Commissioned by 1980, to be retired very soon (2011/2012).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Corvettes/Fast Attack Missile Crafts</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 (+8?) Kamorta (Type 28, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">more a light frigate than a Corvette.<span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">)</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kamorta, others not yet nammed...). 2500 tons, 109+ meters. Commissioned by 2012+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Kora (Type 25A) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kora, Kirch, Kulish, Kharmuk). 1400 tons, 91 meters (improved design from Type 25). Commissioned by 1998/2004</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Khukri (Type 25) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Khukri, Kuthar, Kirpan, Khanjar). 1300 tons, 91 meters (Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous content). Commissioned by 1989/1991.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Veer (Tarantul I) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Veer, Nirbhik, Nipat, Nishank, Nirghat, Vibhuti, Vipul, Vinash, Vidyut, Nashak). 450 tons, 56 meters (Russian Tarantul I FAC design). First five crafts built in Russia (commissioned by 1987/1989). Next five crafts built in India (commissioned by 1991/1995).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Prabal (Tarantul IV)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Prabal, Pralaya). 450 tons, 56+ meters (Russian Tarantul IV FAC design). Commissioned by 2002.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Abhay (Pauk II) </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Abhay, Ajay, Akshay, Agray). 500+ tons, 57 meters (Russian Pauk/Molniya II FAC design). Transferred by 1989/1991.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Submarines</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">Up to 3 SSBN ???</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Up to 3 future SSBN (enlarged/improved from the Arihant design) were expected (hoped) during the 2020’s.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 1 Chakra</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Chakra). 8000+ tons, 110+ meters (ex Russian Akula I SSN). Transferred by late 2011.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 4 ? Arihant (SSN/SSGN)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Arihant, others not yet named). 6000 tons, 112 meters SGN design (indeginously design derived from olders Soviet designs). All four expected to be commissioned during the 2010’s decade, with probable +/- 30 years of service, to be retired during 2040’s/early 2050's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 future SSK </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Project under review, main design possible French "Scorpene" or Russian "Lada/Amur"..., likely to be commissioned by 2018/2023 ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 Scorpene </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Not yet nammed). 1800 tons, 70 meters. Expected to be commissioned by 2015/2020.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 Sindhughosh</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sindhughosh, </span><i style="font-family: arial;">Sindhudhvaj</i><span style="font-family:arial;">, S</span><i style="font-family: arial;">indhuraj, Sindhuvir, Sindhuratna, Sindhukesari, Sindhukirti, Sindhuvijay, </i> <i style="font-family: arial;">Sindhurakshak, Sindhushastra).</i><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><i style="font-family: arial;"> </i><span style="font-family:arial;"> 2300/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK design). Commissioned by 1986/2000.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Shishumar </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(</span><i style="font-family: arial;">Shishumar, Shankush</i><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><i style="font-family: arial;">Shalki</i><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><i style="font-family: arial;">Shankul</i><span style="font-family:arial;">). 1400/1800 tons, 64+ meters (German Type 209 SSK design). Commissioned by 1986/1994.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 5 future Midgets Submarines</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Planned.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 8 Mine-Hunters </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 8 newer MCM </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">8 newer MCM (derived from Italian design), First 2 ships built in south-korea, next 6 built in India under technology transfert (+/- 670 $ million per ship). First two Korean-Built MCM commissioned by 2016 and the next 6 Indian-Built by 2018.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 2 Osprey ? </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Ex-US MCM). Under negociation ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Pondicherry </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Alleppey, Ratnagiri, Karwar, Cannanore, Cuddalore, Kakinanda, Kozhikode, Konkan). 750/870+ tons, 61 meters (Russian Natya MCM design). Commissioned by 1980/1988, likely to be retired by late 2010's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Large Amphibious </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 or 3 newer LPD ?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Currently under study. Likely to be commissioned by late 2010's...wait & see</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Jalashwa (LPD)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Jalashwa). 8000/16 000 tons, 173 meters (ex 1960's US Austin LPD). Transferred by 2007.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Shardul (LST)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Shardul, Kesari, Airavat). 5600 tons, 125 meters. Commissioned by 2007/2009.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Magar (LST)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Magar, Gharial). 5600 tons, 120 meters. Commissioned by 1987/1997.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Kumbhir (LSM)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Cheetah, Mahish, Guldar, Kumbhir). 1200 tons, 83+ meters (Polish Polnocny LSM). Commissioned by 1985/1986.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Nicobar (transport)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Nicobar, Andamans). 20 000 tons, 157 meters (Polish 1991/1999 built), commissioned by 1998/2000.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small Amphibious </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 or 7 Vasco Da Gama (LCU)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(L-33/39 ?). 500 tons, 57 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1987.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ocean Patrol Vessels</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" > & Survey Vessels</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 5 Future OPV</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Planned.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 7 Saryu</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Saryu, Sunayna, Sumedha, Sumitra, others not yet nammed). 2200+ tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 2010+</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Sukanya</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sukanya, Subhadra, Suvarna, Savitri, Sharada, Sujata). 1800 tons, 101+ meters. Commissioned by 1989/1993.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Up to 6 newer Survey Ships</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Makar, Meen, others not yet nammed). Unclear data ?</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Sandhayak</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (Survey Ships)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sandhayak, Nirdeshak, Nirupak, Investigator, Jamuna, Sutlej, Darshak, Sarvekshak). 1300/1900 tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1981/2002.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10+ Car Nicobar</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Car Nicobar, Chetlat, Kora Divh, Cheriyam, Cankaraso, Kondul, Kalpeni, Kabra, Koswari, Karuva). 325 tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 2009/2011.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Trinkat/Bangaram (imrpoved SDB Mk 3)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Trinkat, Tillangchang, Tarasa, Bangaram, Bitra, Bati Malv, Baratang). 260 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2006.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 3 SDB Mk 3</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(T-58/59, Rajkamal). 160+ tons, 37+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985. Now uncertain status ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Makar</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Mesh)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">. Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >In Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 to 8 Super Dvora Mk II</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(T-80/86, 87?). 48/60 tons, 22+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2005.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Replenishment Ships </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Deepak</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Deepak, Shakti). 27 500 tons, 175 meters (italian design). Commissioned by 2011.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Jyoti </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Jyoti). 35 900 tons, 178 meters (russian Komandarm Fedko design). Commissioned by 1996.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Aditya </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Aditya). 24 000 tons, 172 meters. Commissioned by 2000.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ambika </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Ambika). Commissioned by 1995</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Poshak class </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Palan, Pushpa...). Data unclear ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Various Auxiliary Ships</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Sagardhwani</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">(research ship)</span><br />(</span>Sagardhwani). 1300/2000 tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1994.</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Tir</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (training ship)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Tir). 2400/3200 tons, 105+ meters. Commissioned by 1986.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Krishna</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(training ship)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Krishna). Commissioned by 1995.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Sudarshini (sail training ship)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sudarshini). Commissioned by 2011.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Varuna</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(sail training ship)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Varuna, Tarangini). 400+ tons, 54 meters. Commissioned by 1981/1997.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Mhadel (Yacht)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Mhadel). Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Astravahini (Torpedo recovery vessels)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">( Astravahini, ?). Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Lakshadweep (hospital ship)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Lakshadweep). 800+ tons, 82 meters. Commissioned by 1981.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Nireekshak (submarine rescue ship, diving support ship)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Nireekshak). 3600 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Gaj (ocean tug)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Gaj). 560 tons, 34 meters. Commissioned by 2002.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Matanga (ocean tug)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Matanga). 1600 tons, 67+ meters. Commissioned by 1983</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Likely few others auxiliary ships (Water Carrier, Diving Tender, ect...). Data unclear ?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Likely severals Harbour Tugs, data unclear ?</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDIAN MARINES (1200</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Data unclear about their equipment ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">SAGAR PRAHARI BAL (1000+</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Created as a consequence of the infamous Mumbai terrorist Attacks</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Up to 80 small patrol crafts</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >INDIAN COAST GUARD (9500+)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Off Shore/Ocean Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Sankalp</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 Samar</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >8 Vikram</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Vijaya</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Vijaya, Varuna.......). 1000+ tons, 74+ meters. Commissioned by 1985/1990.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Sarojini-Naidu</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sarojini Naidu, Durgabai Deshmukh, Kasturba Gandhi...). 235+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 2002/2008.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Rani Abbakka</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Jija Bai Mod 1</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Priyadarshini, Annie Beseant, Kamla Devi, Amrit Kaur, Kanak Lata Barua, Bhikaji Cama, Sucheta Kripalani). 215 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1998.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Jija Bai</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Jija Bai, Chand Bai, Kittur Chinnama, Rani Jindan, Habbahkhatun, Ramadevi, Avvayar). 180+ tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1983/1985</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >8 Priyadarshini</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Tara Bai</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Tara Bai, Ahalya Bai, Lakshami Bai, Akka Devi, Naiki Devi, Ganga Devi). 170+ tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1987/1990</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >2 Rajkiran (SDB Mk 2)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(Rajkiran, Rajkamal). 200 tons, 37+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >In Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">9 (+6) P-2000</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(C-131/140...). 49 tons, 20+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Swallow 65</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(C-01/06, 63). 32 tons, 20 meters. Commissioned by early 1980's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Griffon 8000 TDX</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > (overcrafts)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(H-181/186). 27 tons, 21+ meters. Commissioned by 2000/2002.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >INDIAN SHIPS UNDER A ANOTHER ADMINISTRATION</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >6 ? Fisherie Protection Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kallyani, Kayerii, Karuna, Keishna, Kalpoka). 16+ meters. Delivered by 1996+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >BORDERS SECURITY FORCES</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Numbers of 17 meters small crafs ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDIAN COAST GUARD AVIATION</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 24 Do-228 (transport)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 17 HAL Chetal SA-316B Alouette III (utility)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDIAN NAVAL AVIATION (7000</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aicrafts</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Up to 11 Sea-Harrier FRS Mk 51</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Tu-142M Bear (ASW).</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 14 Do-228 (Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 6 Il-38 May (Maritime Patrol)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 17 BN-2 Islander (Transport)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 10 Do-228 (Transport)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 10 HAL-784M (Transport)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 6 HJT-16 Mk II (Training)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 6 HJT-16 Mk II Kiran II (Training)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 8 HPT-32 Deepak</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 7 Ka-25 Hormone (ASW)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 12 Ka-28 (Ka-27PL) Helix A (ASW)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Up to 21 Sea King Mk 42A (ASW)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 14 Sea King Mk 42B (ASW)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 9 Ka-31 Helix B (AEW)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Dhruv ALH 2 (Utility)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 8 HAL Chetak SA-316B Alouette III (Utility)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />- Up to 23 SA-319 Alouette III (Utility)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />- Up to 6 UH-3H Sea King (Utility)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >UAV</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 8 Searcher Mk II</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- 4 Heron</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-67614511771410046622011-10-07T15:20:00.017+02:002011-12-17T21:56:42.081+01:00Future of the Philipine Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOf1Y4gYONziHVL5VpJIpsDmBlkGKrMN1dZAbfz9DXpTL__I5emOqHFvu-aWX1deMk6RgqWv_hhyphenhyphenPmbbY9lCOxCc5iHSnB3mHPTywkLM1btnTf270n6jk8BYu7VvTixr5De8XxTbf6jO3/s1600/PN_Seal.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOf1Y4gYONziHVL5VpJIpsDmBlkGKrMN1dZAbfz9DXpTL__I5emOqHFvu-aWX1deMk6RgqWv_hhyphenhyphenPmbbY9lCOxCc5iHSnB3mHPTywkLM1btnTf270n6jk8BYu7VvTixr5De8XxTbf6jO3/s200/PN_Seal.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660749148002119874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >A myriad of small crafts, to protect a myriad of islands...</span><span style="font-style: italic;" id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />Cartography</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Of the entire Philipinos land aera, only 0,61% were of water (Rivers/Lakes). 7,107 islands; 36,289 kilometers (22,549 miles) of coastline makes it the country with the 5th longest coastline in the world.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght 24 000 (+ 15 000 reserve)</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Frigates </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 3 Gregorio del Pilar</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Gregorio Del Pilar, other not yet named...). 3200 tons, 115 meters (ex US 1960's Hamilton cutters). Transferred by 2011-2013+, likely to remain in service until 2030's.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Datu Kalantiaw </span><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Rajah Humabon)</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">. 1300/1600 tons, 93 meters (ex US 1940's escort destroyer). Transferred by 1976. No longer ops.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Up to 11 Corvettes </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Jacinto </span><br />(Emilio Jacinto, Apolinario Mabini, Artemio Ricarte). 700+ tons, 62+ meters (ex British 1980's corvettes). Transferred by 1997.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><br />2 Rizal<br /></span>(Quezon, Rizal). 1000+ tons, 67+ meters (ex US 1940's Auk MCM's). Transferred by 1965/1967.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Miguel Malvar </span><br />(Miguel Malvar, Magat Salamat, Sultan Kudarat, Cebu, Pangasinan, Iloilo). 600/900 tons, 56+ meters (ex US 1940's Admirable MCM's). Transferred by 1948/1975.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 3 Off Shore Patrol Vessels </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Mariano Alvarez </span><br />(Mariano Alvarez). 330 tons, 52 meters (ex US 1990's Cyclone PB's). Transferred by 2004.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Generale Emilio Aguinaldo </span><br />(Generale Emilio Aguinaldo, Generale Antonio Luna). 210/280 tons, 44 meters. Commissioned by 1990/1999.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Kagitingan </span><br />(Bagong Lakas, Bagong Silang). Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Tomas Batillo </span><br />(Tomas Batillo, Boni Serrano, Bienvenido Salting, Salvador Abcedel, Ramon Aguirre, Nicolas Mahusayl, Dionisio Ojedal, Emilio Liwanagl). 170 tons, 37 meters (South Korean Chamsuri design), transferred by 1995/2006.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Conrado Yap </span><br />(Leopoldo Regis, Apollo Tiano, Sulpicio Fernandez). Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Inshore Patrol Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">22 Jose Andrada </span><br />(Jose Andrada, Enrique Jurado, Alfredo Peckson, Simeon Castro, Carlos Albert, Heracleo Alano, Liberto Picar, Hilario Ruiz, Rafael Pargas, Estor Reinoso, Dioscoro Papa, Ismael Lomibao, Leoviglido Gantioqui, Federico Martir, Filipino Flojo, Anastacio Cacayorin, Manuel Gomez, Teotimo Figoracion, Jose Loor Sr, Juan Magluyan, Florencio Inigo, Felix Apolinario). 56+ tons, 24 meters. Commissioned by 1990+...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Alberto Navarette</span><br />(Alberto Navarette, Abraham Campo). </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">29 Swift PB 3 </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Some RHIB, likely some others small crafts ?<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 7 Medium Amphibious Ships </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 5 US LST </span><br />4800 tons, 116 meters (ex US 1940's LST). Current status unclear, maybe no longer ops ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Bacolod City </span><br />(Bacolod City, Dagupan City). 4200 tons, 83 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small Amphibious Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 LCT Mk6 </span><br />(Manobo)</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 3 LCU</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 6 LCVP</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 30 LCM</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Auxiliaries Ships </span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">PHILIPINOS MARINES 7500</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Transport Vehicles (wheeled):</span> 24 LAV-300<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Amphibious Armored Transport Vehicles:</span> 30 LVTP-5; 55 LVTP-7<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (towed):</span> 150 M-101 (105mm)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Mortars:</span> Some M-30 (107mm).</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (40 500)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Patrol Boats </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">14 Rodman </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts </span><br />- 2BN-2 Islander (transport)<br />- 3 Lancair 320 (training) </span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />PHILIPPINOS COAST GUARDS</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Offshore Patrol Vessels ?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 San Juan</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Balsan</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Midshore Patrol Crafts ? </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Ilocosnorte</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Tirad</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Inshore Patrol Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Agusan;</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 De Havilland<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Swift</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Up to 2 others dozens of small crafts ???<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters </span><br />- Up to 3 SAR </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">PHILIPINOS NAVAL AVIATION </span><br />- 8 BN-2A Islander (may be only 4 ops ?)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> - 2 Bo-105 (maybe 3 others unserviceable ?)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />- 2 Cessna T-41D 1 Robinson R-22 (uncertain ?)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-50249873246828921202011-10-05T21:10:00.008+02:002011-12-17T21:57:11.468+01:00Future of the Vietnamese Navy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSw8fOZjdHj6ddEiaYvKhLfTnJDEJFthazwoNmKtA7MQWzl-mImnDK8HEZOiRW1SYeTAaGDH2wT_4bHJM3cT6C9GG_sVP75WgacX4sx5LITnzuBPEgtYSVpZ9d6Py7IH5U4R7jHQru3P2/s1600/200px-Flag_of_Viet_Nam_Peoples_Army.svg.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSw8fOZjdHj6ddEiaYvKhLfTnJDEJFthazwoNmKtA7MQWzl-mImnDK8HEZOiRW1SYeTAaGDH2wT_4bHJM3cT6C9GG_sVP75WgacX4sx5LITnzuBPEgtYSVpZ9d6Py7IH5U4R7jHQru3P2/s200/200px-Flag_of_Viet_Nam_Peoples_Army.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660098673607284034" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Preparing for a major modernisation</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cartography</span><br />Of the entire Vietnam land aera, around 4 200 km² (1,3%) were of water. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coastline</span> (excluding islands) is 3,444 km (2,140 mi)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght 13 000</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />2 Corvettes </span><br />2 Dinh Thien Hoang</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Dinh Thien Hoang, Ly Thai To). 1500/1900 tons, 102 meters (Russian 11660 3.9 Gepard corvette design). Commissioned by 2011, likely to remain in service until late 2030's/early 2040's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Petya (3 Petya II & 2 Petya III) </span><br />(HQ-09, 11, 13, 15, 17). 900/1100 tons, 81+ meters (ex 1960’s Russian Petya II/III corvettes). Transferred by 1978/1984, now ageing ships, likely to be retired during 2010's.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />6 Submarines </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 improved Kilo </span><br />Expected by 2014-2019</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">2 Midget submarines </span><br />2 Yugo.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ligth Corvette/Fast Attack Missile Crafts</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><br />1 Paul (project 1241.2)</span><br />550+ tons, 58 meters (ex Russian Pauk corvette).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Tarantul V (project 1241-RE) </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(HQ-375/376).</span> 56 meters, 500+ tons.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Tarantul I (project 1241)</span><br />maybe only 4 ops ( HQ-371/374, 378, 381). 480+ tons, 52 meters (ex 1980’s Russian Tarantul I FAC)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Osa II (project 205M) </span><br />180+ tons, 37+ meters (late 1960’s Russian Osa II FAC design). Transferred by 1979/1981<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fast Attack Torpedo Crafts</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><br />5 Turya (project 206ME) </span><br />maybe no longer ops 220+ tons, 39+ meters (ex Russian Turya 206ME 1970’s MTB crafts). Transferred by 1984/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Shershen (project 206) </span><br />220+ tons, 39+ meters (ex Russian Shershen 206 1960’s MTB crafts). Transferred by 1979/1983.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Svetlyak (project 1041.2)</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Inshore Patrol Vessels </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 to 24 HQ-56<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">22+ meters crafts, uncertain data ?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 HQ-37<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Uncertain data ? </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">14 Zhuk (project 1400M)</span><br />Transferred by 1978/1990.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">up to 22 Riverine Patrol </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 22 Swift Boat Mk II & Mk VI </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">up to 8 Minewarfare ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Yurka (project 266) </span><br />520 tons, 52 meters (ex Russian Yurka 266 1960’s MCM design). Transferred by 1979.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Sonya (project 1265E) </span><br />450 tons, 48+ meters (ex Russian 1980’s Sonya 1260 MCM design). Transferred by 1987/1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Yevgenya (project 1258) </span><br />90+ tons, 26+ meters (rx Russian 1970’s Yevgenya 1258 coastal MCM design). Transferred by 1984.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Amphibious Ships </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 LST (ex US's LST) </span><br />116 meters, 4800 meters. Maybe no longer ops ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Polnocny (project 771) </span><br />(HQ-511/513). 750+ tons, 74 meters (ex Russian 1960’s Polnocny B LCT). Transferred by 1979/1980.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">up to 5 LCU-1466 </span><br />180/360 tons.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">10 to 12 T-4 (project 1785) LCM</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Transferred by 1979.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Auxiliary Ships (uncertain data about ships caracteristics ?)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 HQ-966 (logistic ship) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 BD-621 (logistic ship)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Sorum (project 745) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Voda (project 561)<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Nyrat-2 (Project 376U) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 PO-2 (project 376) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 ex us 53 meters coastal tanker </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Chaolocco </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Severals Tugs</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >VIETNAM NAVAL INFANTRY 27 000</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />With likely some armored vehicles, guns & mortars...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">VIETNAM NAVAL AVIATIONS</span><br />Some Aircrafts & helico from the Vietnamese Air Force able to conduct SAR, Patrol & Anti-Ships ops ?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-45717285603667732532011-09-09T14:20:00.024+02:002011-12-17T21:57:45.359+01:00Future of the R.O.C Navy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxek4U7iYrBQMODp5SLmTRQ6gw2ACtwAYswlG9GQe5HZk2hDyM8K1YYoiGHU8N30etP8SEJOV0daUMdQEcataChZGqRRhXtwD4C334f-nYponPWbqZiJ6IjAI9_NJBQ6t0sAw1u8OpuPM/s1600/200px-Naval_Jack_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxek4U7iYrBQMODp5SLmTRQ6gw2ACtwAYswlG9GQe5HZk2hDyM8K1YYoiGHU8N30etP8SEJOV0daUMdQEcataChZGqRRhXtwD4C334f-nYponPWbqZiJ6IjAI9_NJBQ6t0sAw1u8OpuPM/s200/200px-Naval_Jack_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653003993929366674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">D</span><span id="result_box" class="long_text" lang="en"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="hps">esperately trying</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="hps">to modernize</span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="">, facing the</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="hps"></span><span class="hps"><span style="font-style: italic;">Chinese giant</span><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cartography:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coastline</span> of 1,566.3 km (973.3 mi); 3,720 km2 (1,436 sq mi) is territorial water claims.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght:</span> 45 000 (+67 000 reserve).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />4 Destroyers </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Kee Kung </span><br />(Kee Lung, Su Ao, Tso Ying, Ma Kong). 7200/8000 tons, 172 meters (late 1970's US AAW destroyer). Transferred by 2005/2006, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">22 Frigates</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Chi Yang</span><br />(Chi Yang, Fong Yang, Fen Yang, Lan Yang, Hae Yang, Hwai Yang, Ning Yang, Yi Yang). 3800/4200 tons, 134 meters (Ex US 1960's Knox FFG). Transferred by late 1990's, now ageing ships but likely to remain in service until at least late 2010's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Cheng Kung </span><br />(Cheng Kung, Cheng Ho, Chi Kuang, Yueh Fei, Tzi I, Pan Chao, Chang Chien, Tian Dan). 4100 tons, 138 meters (US O.H Perry FFG design). Commissioned by 1993/2004, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Kang Ding </span><br />(Kang Ding, Si Ning, Wu Chang, Di Hua, Kun Ming, Chen De). 3200 tons, 125 meters (derived from the French 1990's Lafayette FFG design). Commissioned by late 1990's, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">12 Corvettes </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Jing Chiang </span><br />(Jing Chiang, Dang Chiang, Sing Chiang, Feng Chiang, Tzeng Chiang, Kao Chiang, Jin Chiang, Hsiang Chiang, Tze Chiang, Po Chiang, Chang Chiang, Chu Chiang)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fast Attack Missiles Crafts </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">+/- 47 Hai Ou </span><br />45 tons, 21+ meters (derived from the Israeli Dvora craft). Commissioned trought 1980's/1990's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 30 Kung Hua VI</span><br />170 tons, 34+ meters. Commissioned since 2003.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">4 Submarines </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Hai Lung </span><br />(Hai Lung, Hai Hu). 2300/2600 tons, 66+ meters (Dutch improved Zwaardvis SSK design). Commissioned by 1987/1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Hai Shih</span><br />(Hai Shih, Hai Bao). 1500/2400 tons, 95 meters (Ex 1940's US Tench SSK).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Off shore patrol Crafts </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">9 PCL</span><br />(PCL 1-9), 140 tons<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 10 Minesweespers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Yung Yang </span><br />(Yung Yang, Yung Tzu, Yung Ku, Yung The). 850 tons, 52 meters (US 1950's Agressive MCM design).Transferred by 1994.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Yung Feng</span><br />(ex German MMW50 coastal MCM). uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 (3?) Osprey</span><br />880+ tons, 57 meters (Ex 1990's US Osprey MCM).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 3 Large Amphibious Ships </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Hsu Hai </span><br />(Hsu Hai). 14 000 tons, 169 meters (ex US 1960's Anchorage LSD). Transferred by 2000.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Chung Ho </span><br />(Chung Ho, Chung Ping). 4700/8500 tons, 159 meters (ex US 1960's Newport LST). Transferred by 2000.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Medium & Small Amphibious Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Chung Hai</span><br />(Ex US 1940's LST). Current status unclear.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Mei Chin</span><br />(Ex US 1940's LSM). Current status unclear.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 20 LCU.</span><br />.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 100 LCVP.</span><br />.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 170 LCM.</span><br />.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3 Tugs/Salvage Tugs</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ta De</span><br />(Da Juan). 1900+ tons, 65+ meters (ex US 1940's fleet tug). Transferred by 1994.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Tai Hu</span><br />(Tai Hu). 1600 tons, 65 meters (ex US 1940's Fleet Tug). Transferred by 1977.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ta Tung</span><br />(Ta Tung). 1200 tons, 62 meters (ex US 1940's Fleet Tug). Transferred by 1976.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Auxiliary Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Yuen Feng (Transport) </span><br />(Yuen Feng)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Wu Yi (oiler) </span><br />(Wu Yi)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Ta Kuan (Oceanographic Research ship)</span><br />(Ta Kuan)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Chung Bai </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >(coastal transport)</span><br />Uncertai data ?<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Wu Kang (coastal transport)</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Wan An (Coastal Transport)</span><br />Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">R.O.C COAST GUARD (17 000)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Various Patrol Boats</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Ho-Hsing</span><br />(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Taipei</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Mou Hsing</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Yun Hsing</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Dao Hsing</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Shun Hu</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Kinmen</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Shun Hsing</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Hai Cheng</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Hai Ying</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Various crafts</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">Uncertain data ?</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">R.O.C MARINES (15 000 troops).</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Amphibious Armored Transport Vehicles:</span> 54 AAV-7A1; 150 LVTP-5A1.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (towed):</span> Some 105mm and 155mm.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Anti-Tank Recoiless Gun:</span> Some 106mm<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">R.O.C NAVAL AVIATION</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">- Up to 32 S-2 Tracker (ASW): with 24 S-2E Tracker and 8 S-2G Tracker (maybe a total of 24 only Ops ???).<br />- 12 P-3C Orion (ASW/Maritime Patrol).<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters</span><br />- 19 or 20 S-70C Seahawk (ASW).<br />- 9 Hughes 500MD (ASW), now maybe unserviceable ?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-5131458417743945612011-09-09T13:10:00.020+02:002011-12-17T21:58:08.292+01:00Future of the Thai Navy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkkjQTVX2phbUgLM5UcdP-PvLWy12BcE1O8_3G1yMeo2O1gw9UiP0APZFqqr8AIquckqT-vHf-w8eYyp72z_YvWyfJx7zp0EsPiCjgN1X8kC4iqGTrao1EPjtXzn566W0X3Ese90-feSO/s1600/500px-Royal_Thai_Navy_Flag.svg.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkkjQTVX2phbUgLM5UcdP-PvLWy12BcE1O8_3G1yMeo2O1gw9UiP0APZFqqr8AIquckqT-vHf-w8eYyp72z_YvWyfJx7zp0EsPiCjgN1X8kC4iqGTrao1EPjtXzn566W0X3Ese90-feSO/s200/500px-Royal_Thai_Navy_Flag.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651130012677382498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Always very ambitious... </span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />Cartography<br /></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Of the entire Thai land aera, only 0,4% were of water (Rivers/Lakes).</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Coastlines : 3219 Km.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strenght</span> 69 000+<br />(44 000 regular (included Naval Aviation, Marines, Coastal Defence) and 25 000+ conscript).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1 Light Carrier </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Chakri Naruebet </span><br />(Chakri Naruebet). 11 000+ tons, 182+ meters (design derived from Spanish Principe de Asturias CVL). Commissioned by 1997, with probably +/- 30 year of service expected, to be retired around late 2020’s. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">9 </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Frigates </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Phutthayotfa </span><br />(Phutthayotfa Chulalok, Phutthaloetla Naphalai). 4000 tons, 134 meters (ex US 1960’s Knox FFG). Transferred by 1994/1996. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Naresuan </span><br />(Naresuan, Taksin). 2900 tons, 120 meters. Commissioned by 1995. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Chao Phraya </span><br />(Chao Phraya, Bangpakong, Kraburi, Saiburi). 1600/1900 tons, 103+ meters (modified Chinese Type 053 frigates design). Commissioned by 1991/1992. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> 1 Makut Rajakumarn (now used as a training ship) </span><br />(Makut Rajakumarn). 1600/1900 tons, 97+ meters. Commissioned by 1973. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Submarines</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Few SSK's expected by late 2010's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">4 Corvettes </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Ratanakosin </span><br />(Ratanakosin, Sukhothai). 950+ tons, 77 meters (US 1970’s corvette design). Commissioned by 1986/1987. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Tapi </span><br />(Tapi, Khirirat). 880/1100 tons, 84 meters (US 1970’s corvette design). </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">9 Fast Attack Missiles Crafts </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Rajcharit </span><br />(Rajcharit, Vitiyakom, U domdej). 250+ tons, 49+ meters. Commissioned by 1979/1980. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> 3 Prabbrorapak </span><br />(Prabbrorapak, Hanhak Sudtru, Soo Pirin). (German TNC 45 FAC design). Commissioned by 1976/1977. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Chonburi </span><br />(Chonburi, Songgkla, Phuket). 400/450 tons, 57+ meters (Italian MV 400 TH FAC design). Commissioned by 1981/1983. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Large Amphibious Ships</span></span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 LPD </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(</span><span style="font-family:arial;">Angthong). 7600 tons (derived from the Singaporian Endurance LPD). To be delivered by 2012.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Fleet Tanker</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >1 Similan</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Similan). 22 000 tons, 171 meters (ex Russian/Chinese AOR tanker). Transferred by 1996.</span><br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mid Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Khamrosin </span><br />(Kamronsin, Thaychanon, Longlom). 350/630 tons, 57 meters. Commissioned by 1991. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Sattahip </span><br />(Sattahip, Klongyai, Takbai, Kangtang, Thepa, Theai Mueang). 280+ tons, 50 meters. Commissioned by 1983/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Others Patrol Boats (uncertain data ?)</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Pattani (OPV)</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Pattani, Narathiwat). </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">1440/1635 tons, 95+ meters. Commissioned by 2007/2008.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Hua Hin</span><br />(Hua Hin, Klang, Sriracha).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">up to 6 Tor 991(patrol boat)</span><br />(T-991/996). 180+ tons. T-991/993 delivered by 2007, T-994/996 under construction.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">THAI MARINE POLICE (2200) </span></span><b style="font-family:arial;"><br /></b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >+/- 3 Off Shore Patrol Boats</span><b style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" > (uncertain data ?)</span><br /></b><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 </span></span><i style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Srinakrin</i><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 </span></span><i style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Hameln</i><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > </span><b style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >+/- 4 Mid Shore Patrol Boats</span></b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(uncertain data ?)</span></b><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 </span></span><i style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Chasanyabadee</i><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 </span></span><i style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Yokohama</i><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 </span></span><i style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Sriyanont</i><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" > </span><b style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >In Shore Patrol Boats & others small crafts</span></b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b face="arial"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(uncertain data ?)</span></b><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Ital </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Thai Marine </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Burespadoog kit</span></span><i style="font-family: arial;"><br /></i><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >3 </span><i style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Cutlass</i><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Technautic </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Severals dozens of additional small crafts ?</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ROYAL THAI COASTAL DEFENSE COMMAND </span><br />Some 155mm guns.<br />Some 37 & 40mm AA guns.<br />Some Manpads.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">THAI MARINE CORPS (23 000 troops) </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Transport Vehicles (Wheeled):</span> 24 LAV-150 Commando; Maybe up to 12 BTR-3<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Amphibious Armored Vehicles:</span> 33 LVTP-7<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (Towed):</span> 36 105mm; 12 155mm (GC-45)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Anti-Tanks Missiles (Towed):</span> 24 HMMW Tow<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Anti-Tanks Missiles (Manpats): </span>M47 Dragon; Tow </span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >THAI NAVAL AVIATION (1200)</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts</span><br />- 9 AV-8S Matador (dubious state...)<br />- 7 Do 228 Dornier (maritime patrol)<br />- 6 F-27 200/400 Fokker (maritime patrol)<br />- P-3T Orion (maritime patrol)<br />- 1 CL-215 Canadair (SAR/Firefighting)<br />- 5 N 24A Gaf Normad (transport)<br />- 12 to 14 T-337 Cessna (training, light attack)<br />- Up to 2 ERJ-135LR Embraer (transport) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters</span><br />- 8 Bell 212 (transport)<br />- 7 Bell 214 (transport)<br />- 6 SH-60B Seahawk (ASW)<br />- 6 S-76B Sikorski (SAR)<br />- Up to 6 MH-60S Knighthawk (Transport/SAR)<br />- Up to 4 Super Lynx 300 (anti ship) </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion </span></div> </div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-61759060375421243492011-09-03T19:08:00.003+02:002011-09-03T19:12:22.878+02:00"Combat Fleets Of The World" will take a different way...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNdNyuSsR-mCx8PLVglGXBPhyphenhyphenLV85hAr8D89g7yN2a3Mlrlz0nSjri72sEbeK_TphMOCh5RO0BcKVmKJAxeTOYYC7QxILQacq7ZaW_elb0ppErIbBsUxqSZxNLtw69q1XrX2bGg7aQ9HK/s1600/thank-you+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNdNyuSsR-mCx8PLVglGXBPhyphenhyphenLV85hAr8D89g7yN2a3Mlrlz0nSjri72sEbeK_TphMOCh5RO0BcKVmKJAxeTOYYC7QxILQacq7ZaW_elb0ppErIbBsUxqSZxNLtw69q1XrX2bGg7aQ9HK/s200/thank-you+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648181871072083394" border="0" /></a><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Hi Loyal Readers ;) </span> <span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >
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<br />"Combat Fleets Of The World" will take a different way... </span> <span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >
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<br />After two intensive years for this Blog, its path will change </span> <span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >
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<br />In the Long-term (1+ year) </span> <span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >
<br />Hopefully, I want to progressively fully update all "Fleets Reviews". </span> <span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >
<br />I plan to deeply change this blog (from a "News" blog toward a "Navies/Fleets - Strenght/Size" blog).
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<br /></span><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >...as usual...Wait & See :) </span> <span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >
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<br />Mike Colombaro </span>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064462751833591182.post-61816327414518304122011-09-02T12:46:00.011+02:002011-12-17T21:58:35.334+01:00Future of the Indonesian Navy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZaNNKVI04PriT7mqEr9pse2MN7iJK4ZxJMztlO5Q0lSXVl2Imw9r540-5VDoLT1jt55jQKV8AeoTSSAQ7CffIReRYdjAke37s-Z0XErew5nizaGDCGhCtC-nuAjycY0-rll5FBWNP_66/s1600/Logo-Indonesian_Navy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZaNNKVI04PriT7mqEr9pse2MN7iJK4ZxJMztlO5Q0lSXVl2Imw9r540-5VDoLT1jt55jQKV8AeoTSSAQ7CffIReRYdjAke37s-Z0XErew5nizaGDCGhCtC-nuAjycY0-rll5FBWNP_66/s200/Logo-Indonesian_Navy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647714044648402098" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-family:arial;" >A major regional power</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carthography </span><br />Of the entire Indonesian Land aera, around 93,000 sq km (35,908 sq mi) or 4,84% were of waters (Lakes/Rivers…).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Coastlines:</span> 54,716 km (islands included) ; 17,508 islands (<span style="font-style: italic;">…”only”…6,000 of which are inhabited</span>). A EEZ of 6,159,032 km2<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Personnal Strength</span> +/- 45 000<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">7 Frigates </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Ahmad Yani </span><br />(Ahmad Yani, Slamet Riyadi, Yos Sudarso, Oswald Siahaan, Halim Perdanakususma, Karel Satsuitubun). 2200/2800 tons, 113 meters (ex 1960’s Ducth Van Speijk FFG). Transferred by 1986/1987, modernised through 2000's with newer missiles, likely to remain in service until late 2010's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Hajar Dewantara (training frigate)</span><br />(Hajar Dewantara). 1800 tons, 96+ meters. Commissioned by 1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 23 Corvettes </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Diponegoro </span><br />(Diponegoro, Sultan Hasanuddin, Sultan Iskandar Muda, Frans Kaisiepo). 1600+ tons, 90 meters (Ducth Sigma 9113 FFG design). Commissioned by 2007/2009, with probably +/- 30 year of service expected, to be retired around 2040.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Discussion underway between Indonesian & Dutch about the purchase of some newer 105 meters Sigma corvettes (Sigma 10 514 design). 1st ship operational by 2014...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Fatahillah </span><br />(Fatahillah, Malahayati, Nala). 1100/1400 tons, 83 meters. Commissioned by 1979/1980, with probably +/- 35 year of service expected, to be retired during 2010's<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">16 Kapitan Patimura </span><br />(Kapitan Patimura, Untung Suropati, Nuku, Lambung Mangkurat, Cut Nyak Dien, Sultan Thaha Syaifudin, Sutanto, Sutedi Senoputra, Wiratno, Memet Sastrawiria, Tjiptadi, Hasan Basri, Imam Bonjol, Pati Unus, Teuku Umar, Silas Papare). 800/950+ tons, 72 meters (ex early 1980’s East German Parchim I FFG corvettes). Transferred by 1992, likely to remain in service until late 2010's/early 2020's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">2 Submarines<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Few future submarine expected (Russian Kilo or German/Turkis/South Korean Type 209 SSK's very likely...).</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Cakra </span><br />(Cakra, Nanggala). 1350+ tons, 59+ meters (German Type 209/1300 SSK design). Commissioned by 1981, refitted by 2004/2011, likely to remain in service until early 2020’s.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">7+ Fast Attack Missiles Crafts<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to ? Clurit</span><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >(Clurit). 44 meters (Indonesian KCR-40 FAC design).</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Launched by early 2011. Maybe some others crafts planned ?</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Mandau</span><br />(Mandau, Rencong, Badik, Keris). 250+ tons, 53+ meters (US large 1970’s PB design). Commissioned by 1979/1980.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;" >2 Salawaku</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Salawaku, Badau). 150/200 tons, 37 meters (Former late 1970's Brunei FAC). Transferred during 2011</span>.<br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">12 Off-Shore Patrol Vessels</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Todak </span><br />(Todak, Hiu, Layang, Lemadang). 440+ tons, 58+ meters (German PB 57 V design). Commissioned by 2000/2004.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Pandrong </span><br />(Pandrong, Sura). 420+ tons, 58 meters (German PB 57 IV design). Commissioned by 1990/1991.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Singa (ASW)</span><br />(Singa, Ajak) 420 tons, 58+ meters (German PB 57 II ASW). Commissioned by 1988/1989.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >4 Kakap</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Kakap, Kerapu, Tongkol, Barakuda). 350 tons, 58+ meters (German PB 57 I SAR). Commissioned by 1988/1989.</span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 22 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">8 Sibarau class</span><br />(Sibarau, Suliman, Sigalu, Silea, Siribua, Siada, Sikuda, Sigurot). 140 tons, 32+ meters (Australian built). Built by 1967/1968.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">13 Boa </span><br />(Boa, Welang, Suluh Pari, Katon, Sanca, Warakas, Panama, Kalakae, Tedong Naga, Kobra, Anakonda, Patola, Taliwangsa). 90 tons, 35 meters. Built by 2004/2005.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Cucuk (Patrol Boat/Diver Tenders)</span><br />(Cucuk).170 tons, 35+ meters (former Singaporian 1990's ship). Transferred by 2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">In-Shore Patrol Vessels</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">18 Kal Kangean</span><br />(1101/1118). 44+ tons, 24+ meters. Built by 1987/1990.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 Fast Patrol Boats</span><br />(1119/1125). 45 tons, 12+ meters. Built by 1992/1997.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">11 PC-40</span><br />(Viper, Piton, Weling, Matacora, Tedung Selar, Boiga, Krait, Tarihu, Alkura, Birang, Mulga). Commissioned by 2006.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Tenggiri</span><br />(Tenggiri). (Former Australian HMAS Ardent). Transferred by 2007.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">+/- 2 ? Mine-Sweepers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Pulau Rengat </span><br />(Pulau Rengat, Pulau Rupat). 500 tons, 51+ meters (European MCM Tripartite design). Commissioned by 1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 9 Kondor II (uncertain status ?)</span><br />(Pulau Rote, Pulau Raas, Pulau Romang, Pulau Rimau, Pulau Rondo, Pulau Rusa, Pulau Rangsang, Pulau Raibu, Pulau Rempang). 400+ tons, 56+ meters (ex East German Kondor II 1970's coastal MCM). Transferred by 1993, now no longer in service ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Medium/Large Amphibious Ships<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Dr Soeharso (ex Tanjung Dalpele LPD)</span><br />(Dr Soeharso). 11 000/13 000 tons, 109 meters. Commissioned since 2004.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Makassar (LPD) </span><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Makassar, Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Banda Aceh).</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> 7300/11 300 tons, 122+ meters. Commissioned by 2007/2011.</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Teluk Semangka (LST) </span><br />(Teluk Semangka, Teluk Penyu, Teluk Mandar, Teluk Sampit, Teluk Banten, Teluk Ende). 1800/3700 tons, 100 meters. Commissioned by 1981/1982.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">12 Teluk Gilimanuk (LSM)</span><br />(Teluk Gilimanuk, Teluk Celukan Bawang, Teluk Cendrawasih, Teluk Berau, Teluk Peleng, Teluk Sibolga, Teluk Manado, Teluk Hading, Teluk Parigi, Teluk Lampung, Teluk Jakarta, Teluk Sangkulirang). 1700/1900 tons, 90 meters (ex East German 1970’s Type 108 Frosch I LSM). Transferred by 1992/1994.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Teluk Sirebon (LSM)</span><br />(Teluk Sirebon, Teluk Sabang). 1500 tons, 90 meters (ex East German 1970’s Type 109 Frosch II LSM). Transferred by 1992/1994.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 LST-542 (LST)</span><br />(Teluk Bone). 1600/4000 tons, 99+ meters (ex US 1940’s LST). Transferred by early 1970’s. Now no longer in service.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Small Amphibious Crafts</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 LCU </span><br />(Dore, Kupang, Dili, Nusa Utara).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 20 LCM (Mk6) </span><br />24+ tons, 17 meters, built by 1988.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 24 LCVP (Mk7) </span><br />13 tons, 10+ meters, built by 1981/1982.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Sekoci (LCP) </span><br />28 meters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">6 Oceanographic and Research Ships</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Baruna Jaya VIII </span><br />(Baruna Jaya VIII). 1300 tons, 66+ meters. Built by 1998.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Baruna Jaya I </span><br />(Baruna Jaya I-IV). 1100/1300 tons, 60 meters. Built by 1989/1995.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Jalanidhi </span><br />(Jalanidhi). 700/900+ tons, 54 meters. Built by 1964.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1 Auxiliary Ships </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Multatuli (Command Ship) </span><br />(Multatuli). 3200/6700 tons, 111+ meters. Built by 1962.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Up to 5 ? Tankers/Oilers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Arun </span><br />(Arun). 4700/11 500 tons, 140+ meters (ex British 1960's Rover AO ship). Transferred by 1992.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Sungai Gerong</span><br />(Sungai Gerong). Small Oiler, transferred around 1996.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Sorong</span><br />(Sorong). 8700 tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1965.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2 Fleet Tugs</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><br />(Soputan, Leuser). Uncertain data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">3 Harbor Tug</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Lampo Batang</span><br />(Lampo Batang). 250 tons, 28 meters, built by 1961.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Tambora </span><br />(Tambora, Bromo). 250 tons, 24 meters, built by 1961.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDONESIA MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Hungarian Tisza (cargo ship) </span><br />(Teluk Mentawi, Karamaja). 2000 tons, 74+ meters. Built by 1963/1964.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Nusu Telu (cargo ship) </span><br />(Nusu Telu). 1950's small cargo, now no longer ops.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Sambu (coastal tanker) </span><br />(Sambu). 2800 tons, 70+ meters. Built by 1965.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Balikpapan (coastal tanker) </span><br />(Balikpapan). 69+ meters (1960’s built). Purchased by 1978.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Teluk Amboina (LST) </span><br />(Teluk Amboina). 4000 tons, 99+ meters (derived from US 1940's LST design). Built by early 1960's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Kupang (LCU) </span><br />(Kupang, Nusantara, Dili). 400 tons, 42+ meters (US LCU 1610 design). Built by 1978/1980.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Amurang (LCU) </span><br />(Dore). 180+ tons, 38 meters. Built by 1968.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Soputan (Salvage Tug)</span><br />(Soputan). 2100 tons, 66 meters. Built by 1996.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDONESIAN ARMY (mainly logistics landing crafts)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 ADRI XLI </span><br />(ADRI XLI-III). 480 tons, 32+ meters. Built by 1982.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 ADRI XXXIII </span><br />(ADRI XXXIII-VII). 300 tons, 32 meters. Built by 1979/1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 ADRI XXXII </span><br />(ADRI XXXII). 490 tons, 37 meters. Built by 1979.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 ADRI XL </span><br />(ADRI XL). 520 tons, 44+ meters. Built by 1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 ADRI XXXVIII </span><br />(ADRI XXXVIII-IX). 145 tons, 26+ meters. Built by 1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 ADRI XVI </span><br />(ADRI XVI-XIX). 700 tons, 53+ meters. Built by 1963/1964.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 ADRI III </span><br />(34 meters, built by 1954.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDONESIAN SEA COMMUNICATION AGENCY (COAST GUARD ?)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">4 Golok (MPV's) </span><br />(Golok, Panan, Pedang, Kapak). 200 tons, 37+ meters. Built by 1982.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">5 Kujang (MPV's) </span><br />(Kujang, Parang, Celurit, Cundrik, Belati). 120 tons, 38+ meters. Built by 1981.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 PAT 01 (IPV's)</span><br />(PAT 01/06). 12 tons, 12+ meters. Built by 1978/1979.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Hecla</span><br />(Dewa Kembar). 1900/2700 tons, 79+ meters (ex British 1960's Hydrographic Survey Ship). Transferred by 1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Status of 2 Support Ships (Karimata, Wagio) unclear ???</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >- Status of some Transport ships (Tanjung Oisina, Tanjung Nusanive, Tanjung Fatagar, Karang Tekok)</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" > unclear ???</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />+ severals Commercial Passenger Vessels used (loaned ?) for Inter-Island used communication & so...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">2 Sail Training Ships</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">1 Dewaruci </span><br />(Dewaruci). 800+ tons, 58 meters. Built by 1953.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Arung Samudera </span><br />(Arung Samudera). 280 tons, 39 meters, built by 1991.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDONESIAN MARINE POLICE (+/- up to 60 crafts)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Bisma (PB's)</span><br />600 tons, 61 meters, built by early 2000's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">7 ? Jasa (Inspection/Navigation Crafts)</span><br />(Antares, Altair, Adhara, Arcturus, Aldebaran, Mokmer, Marapa). 500+ tons, built by 1999/2000.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 9 DKN 908 (small PB's)</span><br />(DKN 908/916), buil by 1961/1964.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 10 DKN 504 (small PB's)</span><br />Built by 1963/1964.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">6 Carpenteria (small PB's)</span><br />(KAL-II 201/206), built by 1976/1977.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">+/- 32 "Chase-Boats" (small PB's)</span><br />Built by 1982/1986.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Up to 14 "Bango" (small PB's ?)</span><br />Unreliable data ?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDONESIAN MARINES (15 to 20 000 troops)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Light Tanks</span>: 55 PT-76 (no longer in service ?)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Reco</span>: 21 BRDM<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Transport vehicles</span>: 24 AMX-10P; 10 AMX-10 PAC 90<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Armored Transport Vehicles (wheeled)</span>: 100 BTR-50P<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Artillery (towed)</span>: 22 LG1 Mk II (105mm); 28 M-38 M-1938 (122mm)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Rockets Launchers</span>: 12 BM-14 (140mm)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Mortars</span>: 81mm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">AA Guns</span>: around 150 included 40mm Bofor (L/60/70) and towed 57mm (S-60)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INDONESIAN NAVAL AVIATION +/- 1000 </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aircrafts:</span><br />- Up to 4 Socata TB-9 Tampico GT (training)<br />- Up to 5 Socata TB-10 Tobago GT (training)<br />- Up to 3 Bonanza G-33 (light transport)<br />- 2 DHC-5D Buffalo (transport)<br />- up to 15/16 GAF N-22B Searchmaster (Maritime Patrol/Transport) and 6/10 GAF N-22 SL Searchmaster L (Maritime Patrol/Transport).<br />- 2 Casa 235 MPA (Maritime Patrol).<br />- 3 Casa 235M and 4 Casa 212-200 (Maritime Patrol/Transport).<br />- Various Transport planes: Up to 4 PA-34 Seneca; 4 Rockwell Commander 100 (no longer ops); 6 PA-38 Tomahawk.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Helicopters:</span><br />- 2 Bo-105 (utility), up to 4 others in reserve ?<br />- 3 EC-120 B Colibri (Utility), 6 others ordered<br />- 2 Mi-2 Hoplite (utility), up to 6 others in reserve ?<br />- 3 to 5 AS-332 Super Puma (ASW)<br />- Up to 9 HAS-1 Wasp (ASW, no longer ops)<br />- 4 to 8 Bell 412 Twin Huey (utility)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !</span><br /></div>Mike Colombarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775506320809799429noreply@blogger.com4