Köln-class frigate
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The ships of the F120 Köln class of frigates were the first major warships built in Germany after World War II.
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Emden (F221) in 1983 | |
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Name | Köln |
Builders | H. C. Stülcken Sohn, Hamburg |
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Succeeded by | Bremen-class frigate |
Built | 1957–1964 |
In commission | 1961–1989 |
Completed | 6 |
Laid up | 1 |
Retired | 6 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Type | Frigate |
Displacement | 2090 tons standard, 2750 tons full load |
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Beam | 11 m (36 ft 1 in) |
Draught | 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) |
Propulsion |
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Speed | 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) |
Range |
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Endurance | Bunker: 360 t |
Complement | 238 |
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They were the world's first ships to feature a combined diesel and gas propulsion system. The ships received numerous refits during their long careers with new electronics and torpedo tubes. They were replaced by Type 122 frigates in the 1980s and four ships were sold to the Turkish Navy.