The gunboat class HSY-55 is a class of naval vessel designed by the Hellenic Navy

Hellenic Navy

The Hellenic Navy is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence...

. This class of ship uses the modular concept so that weapons and sensors can be changed as required. These vessels are similar in appearance to Gunboats Class Osprey 55. The first pair was ordered in 20 February 1990, but completion was delayed by the shipyard's financial problems. Pyrpolitis (P57) was launched on 16 September 1992, and Polemistis (P61) on 21 June 1993. Each ship can carry 25 fully equipped troops. Alternative guns and Harpoon SSM can be fitted as required.

Ships

• Pyrpolitis (P 57): commissioned 4 May 1993
• Polemistis (P 61): commissioned 16 June 1994

See also

• Current Hellenic Navy ships
  Current Hellenic Navy ships
  -Frigates:*4 × Frigates Class Meko-200HN**HS Hydra Φ/Γ Ύδρα**HS Spetsai Φ/Γ Σπέτσαι**HS Psara Φ/Γ Ψαρά**HS Salamis Φ/Γ Σαλαμίς*2 x Standard Class Frigates - Elli-class...
  
  

• Gunboats Class Osprey 55
• Gunboats Class Osprey HSY-56A