Between Pacific Ocean and the Amazon... Cartography:
Of the entire Peruvian land aera, 0,4 % were of water (5,220 km², rivers/Lakes).
Coastline: 2,414 km, EEZ of +/- 815,915 km2
Personnal Strenght: +/- 25 000 (Included 1000 Coast-Guards).
1 Cruiser (a ageing white elephant, even a white dinosaur...)
1 Almirante Grau
(Almirante Grau). 9000/12000 tons, 187 meters (Ex Dutch AAW cruiser built by mid/late 1940’s). Transferred by 1973, modernized by 1985/1988, current status dubious but in any case to be retired soon from service without replacement into the Peruvian fleet.
8 Frigates
4 Carvajal
(Carvajal, Villavisencio, Montero, Mariategui). 2800 tons, 113 meters (Italian Lupo 1970’s FFG design). Commissioned by 1979/1987, with probable +/- 30 year of service expected, to be retired during 2010’s decade.
4 Aguirre
(Aguirre, Palacios, Bolognesi, Quinones). 2800 tons, 113 meters (Italian Lupo 1970’s FFG design). Transferred by 2004/2006, likely to remain in service until late 2010's/early 2020's.
6 Submarines
4 Angamos
(Angamos, Antofagasta, Pisagua, Chipana). 1300 tons, 56 meters (German Type 209/1200 SSK design). Commissioned by 1980/1983, modernisation currently under study, maybe to remain in service until late 2010's.
2 Islay
(Islay, Arica). 1200 tons, 54 meters (German Type 209/1100 design). Commissioned by 1974/1975, locally upgraded by 2008/2009, to remain in service until late 2010's.
6 Fast Missile Attack Crafts
6 Velarde
(Velarde, Santillana, De los heros, Herrera, Larrea, Sanchez carrion). 560 tons, 64 meters (French PR-72-500 FAC design). Commissioned by 1980/1981, likely to be retired during 2010’s.
4 Medium Amphibious Ships
4 Terrebonne Parish
(Paita, Pisco, Callao, Eten). 2500/6000 tons, 117+ meters (Ex US County's LST of 1950’s). Transferred by 1984/1985.
Small Amphibious Crafts
Uncertain data ?
Tankers/Replenishments Ships
1 Sealift (Fleet Tanker)
(Lobitos). 33 000 tons, 178+ meters (Ex 1970’s US ship). Transferred by 1995.
1 Talara (Fleet Tanker)
(Talara). 30 000 tons, 171 meters. Commissioned by 1978.
1 Supe (Coastal Fuel Tanker)
(Supe). 1400 tons, 66+ meters, built by 1965, acquired by 1995.
2 Noguera (Coastal Tanker)
(Noguera, Gauden). 440 tons, 53 meters (Ex 1940’s US Coastal tanker). Transferred by 1975/1981.
Survey Ships
1 Carrasco (Survey Ship)
(Carrasco). 370 tons, 46+ meters (Ex 1950’s Dutch minesweeper). Transferred by 1994.
2 Van Straelen (Inshore Survey Crafts)
(Carrilo, Melo). 150 tons, 33 meters (Ex late 1950’s Ducth inshore minesweepers). Transferred by 1985.
1 Macha (Coastal Survey Craft)
(Macha); 49 tons, 19+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.
2 Ocean Tugs
1 Unanue
(Unanue). 830+ tons, 43+ meters (Ex 1940’s US Ocean Tug). Transferred by 1961.
1 Guardian Rios
(Guardian Rios). 1200+ tons, 62+ meters (Ex 1940’s US Ocean Tug). Transferred by 1960.
Various auxiliary
1 Humboldt (oceanographic research ship)
(Humboldt). 1200+ tons, 76+ meters. Commissioned by 1980.
1 Ilo (cargo ship)
(Mollendo). 18 000+ tons, 153 meters. Commissioned by 1971.
1 AEH 173
AEH 173. 12 tons, 10 meters, built by 1981.
2 ABP 342
(ABP 342-343). 210 tons, 60 meters, built by 1974.
1 ABP 344
(ABP 344). 150 tons, 42 meters, built by ?
1 ABP 345
270 tons, 48 meters, built by 1974.
1 ABP 346
320 tons, 45 meters.
Few self-propelled supply lighter, Floatting dry dock & others harbors stuffs...
Riverine Flotilla's
1 floating riverine base
(ABF 401), 45 meters, US built.
2 Loreto (Rivers Gunboats)
(Loreto, Amazonas). 250 tons, 46+ meters. Commissioned by 1934 !!!
2 Maranon (Rivers Gunboats)
(Maranon, Ucayali). 350 tons, 47 meters. Commissioned by 1951.
2 Clavero (Rivers Gunboats)
(Clavero, Putumayo). Newer River gunboat. Status of Clavero uncertain (heavily damaged by a fire in 2010 ?).
1 Stiglich (Rivers Survey Crafts)
(Stiglich). 230 tons, 31 meters. Commissioned by 1981
4 Rio Comaina (Rivers lighters)
(Rio Comaina, Rio Huazaga, Rio Chinganaza, Rio Cenepa). 165+ tons, 30 meters. Commissioned by 1975/1976.
1 Morona (Hospital Rivers Crafts)
(Morona). 150 tons, 30 meters, built by 1976
1 Puno (Hospital Lake Crafts)
(Puno). 500 tons, 38 meters, built by 1879 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!, status uncertain...
Peruvian Coast Guards
+/- 30 Inshore Patrol Vessels
2 Cougar 42
(Rio Supe, Rio Vitor). 2+ tons, 12+ meters, built by 1992/1993.
3 Cougar 25
(Mancora, Huara, Quilca). 1+ tons, 6+ meters, built by 1992/1993.
1 Pucusana
(Pucusana). 3+ tons, 9+ meters.
8 Cougar 22
(La Cruz, Cabo Blanco, Colan, Samanco, Besique, Salinas, Ancon, Paracas). 1+ tons, 6+ meters, built by 1992/1993.
3 La Punta
(Rio Punta, Rio Viru, Rio Lurin). 43 tons, 18+ meters, built by 1981/1982.
4 Rio Santiago River
(Rio Huallaga, Rio Santiago, Rio Putumayo, Rio Nanay). 4+ tons, 10 meters, built by ?
4 Rio Napo
(Rio Napo, Rio Yavari, Rio Matador, Rio Pachitea). 1,8 tons, 6+ meters, built by ?
4 Rio Itaya
(Rio Itaya, Rio Patayacu, Rio Zapote, Rio Chambira). 1 tons, 5+ meters, built by ?
1 Rio Tambopata
Rio Tambopata. 1+ tons, 8+ meters.
Maybe few others IPV's ?, uncertain data ?
Naval Aviation (+/- 800)
Aicrafts
- 4 Beechcraft Super Air King B200T.
- 1 Fokker F27 (used by Coast Guard).
- 2 Fokker 60 5 T-34C Turbo Mentor (acquired by 1978).
- 2 Fokker 60 (acquired by 2010).
- 2 An-32B Cline (acquired by 1994).
- 1 DHC-6 (used by Coast Guard).
Helicopters
- 6 Enstorm F-28 (acquired by 2008).
- 3 Bell 206 Jet Ranger II (acquired by 1982, maybe 2 others unserviceable ?).
- 5 Bell 212 (acquired by 1976, maybe only 3 serviceable ?).
- 3 SH-3D Sea King (acquired by 1978/1984).
- 2 SH-3/UH-3 ? (acquired by 2010/2011).
- 2 Mi-8 Hip (acquired by 1992, 2 others unserviceable).
Peruvian Marines +/- 4000 troops
Armored Transport Vehicles: 20 BMR-600, 15 V-200 Chaimite, few V-100 Commando.
Artillery (towed): some D-30 (122mm).
Mortars: some 81mm, 18 120mm.
Recoiless Guns: some 84mm Carl-Gustav, some 106mm M-40A1.
AA Guns: some twin 20mm mounts.
Manpads: Unkown ?
The Peruvian Navy will face by the end of these decade a big problem of obscolescence. Much of its ships are ageing (and often second-hand ships). The purchase of new vessels (Frigates, Submarines, FAC, Auxiliary Ships...) will therefore soon be urgent. If the Chilean & Colombian Navies remain +/- a significant threat, others "softs" threats can paradoxically be as important for the Peruvian fleet (Smugglers, Pollution, ect ..).
Next fleet review/editorial: Future of the Colombian Navy
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 !
