Durango class
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The Durango-class is an Offshore Patrol Vessel
class in the Mexican Navy
. This class of ship features stealth characteristics. The entire class was designed and built in Mexico. These oceanic patrol vessels are used mainly in drug interdiction and coastline protection.
OPV
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class in the Mexican Navy
Mexican Navy
The Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
. This class of ship features stealth characteristics. The entire class was designed and built in Mexico. These oceanic patrol vessels are used mainly in drug interdiction and coastline protection.
Ships
| Ship Name | Hull No. | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| ARM Durango ARM Durango ARM Durango is a Durango class oceanic patrol vessel in the Mexican Navy with a main turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used to fight drug cartels. It is also armed with SA-18 Grouse missiles. Like other ships of this class, it was designed and built in Mexican dockyards,... |
PO-151 | 11 September 2000 |
| ARM Sonora ARM Sonora ARM Sonora is a Durango class oceanic patrol vessel in the Mexican Navy with a main 4 inch turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used to fight drug cartels. It is also armed with SA-18 Grouse missiles... |
PO-152 | 4 September 2000 |
| ARM Guanajuato ARM Guanajuato The ARM Guanajuato is a Durango class oceanic patrol vessel in the Mexican Navy with a main 4 inch turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used for drug interception and maritime security in Mexican territorial waters. It is also armed with SA-18 Grouse missiles... |
PO-153 | 13 December 2001 |
| ARM Veracruz ARM Veracruz ARM Veracruz is a Durango class oceanic patrol vessel in the Mexican Navy with a main 4 inch turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used to fight drug cartels. It is also armed with SA-18 Grouse missiles. Like other ships of this class, it was designed and built in Mexican... |
PO-154 | 13 December 2001 |