Santa Maria class frigate
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The Santa Maria class of frigate
s are the
Spanish Navy's designation for six locally-built warships based on the
Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
of the United States Navy.
Built in two batches, second batch units (F-85&86) received some improvements, such as an improved combat-data system, updated SPS-49 and SQR-19 sets, and a new Meroka mount. The Mk92Mod6 CORT replaced the previous Mod4, providing better capabilities against sea skimmers. The EW suite was also updated.
Spanish ships have a slightly bigger beam and were built with a greater weight reserve for future improvements. Other changes, from the basic model, include Meroka replacing Phanlanx and a RAN-12L air search radar to provide low horizon coverage against sea skimmers cueing the Meroka CIWS mount. The Nettunel EW suite (based on the Italian Nettuno built in Spain) replaced the SLQ-32 system fitted aboard US ships.
The class is currently receiving a mid-life update (MLU), including a new EW suite, improved combat-data system, an upgrade of the Mk92 FCS, new electrical generators, the removal of the SQR-19 TACTASS towed array and habitability improvements. Four ships have already been modernized.
All are homeported in Rota, Spain
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Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
s are the
Spanish Navy's designation for six locally-built warships based on the
Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate
The Oliver Hazard Perry class is a class of frigates named after the American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the naval Battle of Lake Erie...
of the United States Navy.
Built in two batches, second batch units (F-85&86) received some improvements, such as an improved combat-data system, updated SPS-49 and SQR-19 sets, and a new Meroka mount. The Mk92Mod6 CORT replaced the previous Mod4, providing better capabilities against sea skimmers. The EW suite was also updated.
Spanish ships have a slightly bigger beam and were built with a greater weight reserve for future improvements. Other changes, from the basic model, include Meroka replacing Phanlanx and a RAN-12L air search radar to provide low horizon coverage against sea skimmers cueing the Meroka CIWS mount. The Nettunel EW suite (based on the Italian Nettuno built in Spain) replaced the SLQ-32 system fitted aboard US ships.
The class is currently receiving a mid-life update (MLU), including a new EW suite, improved combat-data system, an upgrade of the Mk92 FCS, new electrical generators, the removal of the SQR-19 TACTASS towed array and habitability improvements. Four ships have already been modernized.
Units of class
- SPS Santa María (F81)SPS Santa María (F81)SPS Santa María is the lead ship of six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.Laid down on 22 May 1982 and launched on 11 November 1984, the Santa María was commissioned into service on 12 October 1986....
- SPS Victoria (F82)SPS Victoria (F82)SPS Victoria is the second of the six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.Laid down on August 16, 1983, and launched on July 23, 1986, Victoria was commissioned in service on November 11, 1987....
- SPS Numancia (F83)SPS Numancia (F83)SPS Numancia is the third of the six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.Laid down on January 8, 1986, and launched on January 29, 1987, Numancia was commissioned in service on November 17, 1989....
- SPS Reina Sofía (F84)SPS Reina Sofía (F84)Reina Sofía is the fourth of six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.Laid down on October 12, 1987, and launched on July 19, 1989, Reina Sofía was commissioned in service on October 30, 1990...
- SPS Navarra (F85)SPS Navarra (F85)SPS Navarra is the fifth of the six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.Laid down on April 15, 1991, and launched on October 23, 1992, Navarra was commissioned in service on May 27, 1994....
- SPS Canarias (F86)SPS Canarias (F86)SPS Canarias , is the last of the six Spanish-built s, based on the American design, of the Spanish Navy.Laid down on April 15, 1992, and launched on June 21, 1993, Canarias was commissioned in service in 1995....
All are homeported in Rota, Spain
Rota, Spain
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Links
- MaritimeQuest Oliver Hazard Perry Class Overview
- BUQUESDEGUERRA.TK, a Spanish website about warships