Between different paths...Cartography:
Of the entire Egyptian land aera, only 0,632 % were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 2900 km; A EEZ of 261,824 km2 claimed.
Personnal Strenght: 18 500 (8500 regular (included 2000 coast-guard) and 10 000 conscript)) + 14 000 reserve).
Naval Bases:
Alexandria; Port Said; Mersa Matruh; Port Tewfig; Safaqa; Hurghada; Suez; Al Ghardaqah.
+/- 6 Frigates:
4 Oliver Hazard Perry
(Sham El Sheik, Toushka, Mubarak, Taba). 4100+ tons, 138 meters (ex US O.H.Perry 1980's frigates). Transferred by 1998.
2 Knox
(Dumyat, Rasheed). 4200 tons, 134 meters (ex US Knox late 1960's frigates). Transferred by 1994.
+/- 4 Corvettes/Light Frigates
2 Najm El Zapher
(Najim El Zafir, Al Nasser). 1400/1900+ tons, 103+ meters (Chinese type 053 frigates).
2 El Suez
(El Suez, Aboukir). 1200/1400+ tons, 88+ meters (Spanish 1970's Descubierta light frigate design). Commissioned by 1984.
0 to 4 Submarines
4 ? Roméo
(831, 842, 852, 858). 1300/1700 tons (early 1980's Chinese Roméo built). Now obsolete & ageing units, very likely unserviceable/unreliable.
Fast Attack Missiles Crafts
Up to 4 Ambassador Mk-III
500+ tons, 60+ meters (US 2000's FAC design). To be commissioned by 2013+
3 to 9 Osa-I
Uncertain data ?, likely unserviceable/unreliable crafts ?
5 Tiger (Type 148)
260+ tons, 47 meters (ex early 1970's German Type 148 FAC). Transferred by early 2000's.
6 Ramadan
(Ramadan, Khybar, El Kadesseya, El Yarmouk, Badr, Hetteen). 300+ tons, 52 meters. Commissioned by 1981+
4 October
(785, 787, 789, 791). 80+ tons, 25+ meters (late 1970's design derived from the late 1950's Russian Komar FAC design).
4 to 6 ? Hegu
(609, 611, 613, 615, 617, 619 ?). 75/79+ tons, 27 meters (Chinese Type 024 PB).
Off Shore/Mid Shore Patrol Boats
4 to 8 ? Hainan (ASW coastal crafts)
(Al Hadi, Al Gatar, Al Saddam, Al Salam). maybe 4 others in reserve ?. 390+ tons
6 Shershen
170 tons, 34 meters (Russian built). Transferred by 1967/1968
4 Shangai II
130+ tons, 38+ meters (chinese built).
Medium Amphibious Ships
3 Polnocny A (LSM)
800 tons (polish built).
9 Vydra (LCU)
600 tons.
Mine-Warfare Ships
3 to 6 ? Assiout
(Gharbeya, Daqahleya, Bahareya, Sinai, Assiout ?). 560+ tons, 58 meters (Russian 1950's T-43 MCM).
3 or 4 Yurka
(Aswan, Giza, Sohag). 460 tons.
2 Osprey
800/900 tons, 57+ meters (ex US Osprey MCM).
3 Dhat Al Sawari
(Dhat Al Sawari, Navarine, Al Burullus). 200+ tons, uncertain data ?
Auxiliary Ships
2 Safaga (Survey ships)
(Safaga, Abu El Ghosn). 160+ tons (US Swiftships type ?).
6 Okhtenskiy (Ocean Tugs)
(Al Meks, Al Agami, Antar, Al Dikhila, Al Iskandarani, Al Kahira). 950 tons, 47+ meters.
7 or 8 Toplivo II (Coastal Tankers)
(Aida 4, Maryut, Al Furat, Al Nil, Ekdu, Atbarah, Aida 3, Al Manzalla).
1 Shalatein or Shaledin (tanker ?)
(Ex German Luneberg class ?, uncertain data ?)
1 Halaib (tanker ?)
(Halaib). (ex German Westerwald class ?, uncertain data ?)
Training Ships
1 El Fateh
(El Fateh). 2500 tons, (ex 1940's British destroyer)
1 Intisar
(Intisar). 500 tons, uncertain data ?
El Kousseir (Training Yacht)
(El Kousseir). 1000 tons, uncertain data ?
El Horreya (Training Yacht)
(El Horreya). 3700+ tons, uncertain data ?
1 Tariq
(Tariq). 2000 tons, (ex British 1940's sloop).
EGYPTIAN COASTAL DEFENCE
Coastal Missile Battery:
- Some SSC-2B Samlet.
- Up to 6 Mk 2 Otomat
Coastal Artillery:
Some 100mm, some 130mm (SM-4-1), 152mm
EGYPTIAN COAST GUARD (2000)
Mid-Shore Patrol Crafts
5 Nisr
Uncertain data ?
21 Timsah
Uncertain data ?
7 to 9 Swiftships
Uncertain data ?
Off-Shore Patrol Crafts
9 Type 83
Uncertain data ?
6 Crestitalia
Uncertain data ?
12 Sea Spectre Mk III
Uncertain data ?
12 Petersen ?
uncertain data ?
Maybe others various small crafts, uncertain data ?
EGYPTIAN NAVAL AVIATION:
Aircrafts:
- 4 Beech 1900C (Martime Patrol).
Helicopters:
- 5 SA-342 Gazelle (anti-tank, light anti-ships).
- 10 SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW).
- 4 Sea King Mk 47 (ASW).
UAV:
- 2 Camcopter 5.1
As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !
Hi Mike!
ReplyDeleteSource: Combat Fleets of the World 2009-10
Two Hegu class (619 and 617) reported non-operational. The others carry the following numbers: 609, 611, 613 and 615.
One Shershen class (751) reported non-operational. The others carry the following pennant numbers: 753, 755, 757, 759 and 761. Due to their designed top speed of 45 kts CF classify them as FAC-Gun.
Only three T 43 class reported operational: 507 Daqhiliya, 513 Sinai and 516 Assiyut. They displace 580 tons fl.
Four Yurka class reported operational: 530 Giza, 533 Aswan, 536 Qina and 539 Sohag. They have a length of 52,4 m and displace 540 tons fl.
The two Osprey class MHC are 521 Al Siddiq and 524 Al Farouk. They displace 930 tons fl.
The three Swiftships type MHC are 542 Dat Assawari, 545 Navarin and 548 Burullus. All commissioned in 1997. They have a length of 33,8 m and displace 203 tons fl.
The presidential yacht El Horriya was originally commissioned in 1965. She became a museum in 1987 but was reactivated in 1992. She has a length of 146 meters and displace 4,560 tons fl.
Training ship El Fateh used primarily for harbour trining. Last seen at sea in 1994.
Training ship Al Kousser have the pennant number P 91.
One Okhtensky class (ATA) Al Kahira not operational.
Training ship Tariq is not operational.
One Toplivo 2 class tanker Al Manzalla not operational.
Support ship ARL 230 Shaladein (German Lüneburg class) used for support of the ex- German type 148 craft. She was commissioned in 1968 and transferred in 2003. Length 114,3 meters and displacement 3,709 tons fl.
German Westerwald class 231 Halaib classified as ammunition transport AEL. She was commissioned in 1967 and transferred in 2003. Length 105 meters and displacement 4,042 tons fl.
There is also the two transport ships Al Hurreya 1 and Al Hurreya 2 delivered in 2005 and 2007 resp. They have a length of 139 meters and displace 6,000 tons.
There is also the two 100 tons Poluchat 1 class YPT 936 and 937 used as torpedo recovery vessels, and the two 116 tons Nyryat I (project 522) class diving tenders P 001 and P 002 transferred in 1964.
Coast Guard:
The five large patrol craft Nisr class have a length of 31 meters and displace 110 tons fl. First three launched in 1963 and last two completed 1983.
The twentyone Timsah class large patrol craft have a length of 30,5 meters and displace 106 tons fl. They were commissioned in three batches: Six Batch 1 in 1981-82 (one sunk in late 1993), six batch 2 in 1990-92 and ten batch 3 in 1999.
There are nine Swiftships 93 ft class large patrol craft commissioned in 1985-86 with a length of 28,4 meters and displacement 102 tons fl., and a further three type 83 ft class commissioned in 1997-98 with a length of 25,5 meters and displacement 85 tons fl.
The six Crestitalia MV 70 class coastal patrol craft commissioned in 1981-82 with a length of 21 meters and displacement 36 tons fl.
The twelve Sea Spectre PB Mk III class delivered in 1980-81 with a length of 19,8 meters and displacement 37 tons fl. They are used for Customs duties.
The 9 + 3 Peterson type coastal patrol craft were delivered in 1994 (first nine) and 1996 (last three) with a length of 13,9 meters and 15,5 meters resp. and displacement 18 tons fl and 20 tons fl. resp. Used mostly as pilot boats.
There is also the six (+12?) Swiftships Protector class large patrol craft completed in 2007 with a length of 26,1 meters and displacement 116 tons fl.
Dear Mike ,
ReplyDeleteThanks for including the Egyptian Navy .
Some additional information :
1)the last 5 Osa-1 were bought second-hand
from the " Serbia/Montenegro "-navy ,upgraded and reconditioned before delivery in 2007 , at least these , are operational .
2)also in the late 2000s , 4 Tuima-class ,
modified ex-Osa-2 fast minelayers were bought from Finnland .
3)for the coastal defence , 7 ssc-3c batteries with about 70 msls were bought from
" Serbia/Montenegro " in 2007 .
For the Coast Guard :
1)6 Turkish MRTP-20 fast intervention craft of 48t have been ordered and are being delivered .
2)the Petersen cpc are divided into 2 classes , 9x 18t and 3x 20t and are mainly used
for harbour patrols .
2)the type83 patrol craft are locally-built
and similar in appearance to the October-class ,
without the missiles , lighter armament and slower speed .
wish you every success and will send you additional information soon ,
Fouad Sadek , Egypt
According to CF 2009-10 there are three batteries of Border Guard Otomat truck mounted SSMs (two twin launchers each) (sorry Mike, missed these). The question is, do the SSC-3C batteries from Serbia/Montenegro supplement or replace the Otomat batteries?
DeleteRegarding the Osa fleet CF says it is unclear whether the ex-Yugoslav and ex-Finnish craft are to have an operational role or to be used as spares.
/Per
hello Mike ,
ReplyDeletethis is your correspondent from Egypt once again with more info regarding the Egyptian navy :
Auxiliary ships :
1)Shalatein , ex-Gluecksburg , tanker ,3769t ,built 1968 , purchased 2003 .
2)Halaib ,ex-Odenwald ,ammunition transport ,4107t ,built 1967 , purchased 2003 .
Mine warfare :
1)the 3 Dhat Al Sawari-class ,206t ,were built by Swiftships , USA ,1997 .
2)the 2 Route Survey Vessels ,Safaga-class ,168t ,also from Swiftships ,1994 .
Coast Guard :
1)9x 93ft Swiftships large patrol craft ,104t + another 2 delivered ,another 4 on order for delivery by 2014 .
2)6x 85ft Swiftships Protector-class ,118t ,delivered 2006/7 .
3)the Type83 class are locally built , similar to the October-class in appearance , but slower , with only light weapons .
Very sorry , correction reguarding the Turkish MRTP20 class , weight is 38t , not 48t .
best regards , Fouad Sadek
hello Mike ,
ReplyDeletejust another quick comment , regarding the ex-Serbian/Montenegrin
Osa-1s and 4 ex-Finnish mod Osa-2s , they are all operational and were shown
active in recent naval exercises . Regarding the ssn-3c missiles , they are supplementing , not replacing the coastal defence Otomats .
it is very doubtful the Crestitalia MV70 coastal patrol craft are in
service , as they were NEVER shown in ANY media , in contrast to all the other
naval and coast guard vessels .
there is also a Hurreya3 , 7700gt Ro-Ro transport vessel which ,
together with the other 2 Hurreya transports , belong to the army .
the El Horreya yacht , ex-khedivial El Mahroussa , was built in 1865
not 1965 .
best regards again , Fouad
Thanks for the info! Sorry, it was my fault to be 100 years off on the yacht :-(
DeleteVery interesting that the four ex-Finnish Osa II fast minelayers are operational. So they are used as fast minelayers now, or have they been equipped with missiles again?
You could very well be right on the Crestitalia MV70 boats since there are no pictures of them available and the photo in Combat Fleets is from 1980.
/Per
Hi Per ,
DeleteYou DO have a lot of correct info on the Egyptian Navy , the 100 years difference on the yacht is quite natural , as it is
so old ..
The ex-Finnish Osa-2 have not been equipped with missiles
and are used as fast minelayers .
There is also doubt about the existence of the 12 Sea Spectre PB Mk-3 , that , like the Crestilias have never been spotted , or been photografed .
Best regards , Fouad